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Contents Notices...vii Safety information viii About this guide ix Typography x M2N-SLI specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS Special features 1-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-2 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-2 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 2-3 2.2.4 Layout Contents 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.3.1 Installing the CPU 2-6 2.3.2 Installing the heatsink and...
Contents Notices...vii Safety information viii About this guide ix Typography x M2N-SLI specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS Special features 1-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-2 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-2 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 2-3 2.2.4 Layout Contents 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.3.1 Installing the CPU 2-6 2.3.2 Installing the heatsink and...
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... it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect...
... it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect...
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...Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that comes with the motherboard package. • Chapter 6: NVIDIA® SLI™ technology support This chapter tells how to install SLI-ready PCI Express graphics cards. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and ...connectors on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence, the vocal POST messages,...
...Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that comes with the motherboard package. • Chapter 6: NVIDIA® SLI™ technology support This chapter tells how to install SLI-ready PCI Express graphics cards. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and ...connectors on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence, the vocal POST messages,...
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
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... standout in your package with dual plugs 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable Accessories I/O shield ASUS SLI™ bridge 1 x ASUS Q-Connector Kit (USB, System panel; Before you for the following items. Motherboard ASUS M2N-SLI motherboard Cables 2 x Serial ATA signal cables 1 x Serial ATA power cable with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer...
... standout in your package with dual plugs 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable Accessories I/O shield ASUS SLI™ bridge 1 x ASUS Q-Connector Kit (USB, System panel; Before you for the following items. Motherboard ASUS M2N-SLI motherboard Cables 2 x Serial ATA signal cables 1 x Serial ATA power cable with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer...
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... Quiet!™ Technology that features data transfer rates of 800/667/533 MHz to 12.8 GB/s. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory that dynamically and automatically changes the CPU speed, voltage and amount of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia,... experience. Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) technology The NVIDIA® Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) technology allows two graphics processing units (GPUs) in a single system. See page 2-23 for details. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Latest processor technology The motherboard comes with a 940-pin ...
... Quiet!™ Technology that features data transfer rates of 800/667/533 MHz to 12.8 GB/s. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory that dynamically and automatically changes the CPU speed, voltage and amount of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia,... experience. Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) technology The NVIDIA® Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) technology allows two graphics processing units (GPUs) in a single system. See page 2-23 for details. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Latest processor technology The motherboard comes with a 940-pin ...
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...PCI Express features point‑to the IEEE 1394a standard. See page 2-19 for details. ASUS M2N-SLI 1- USB 2.0 is software compatible with existing PCI specifications. The onboard NVIDIA nForce® 560 SLI™ MCP allows RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5, and JBOD. This high speed...computers, peripherals, and consumer electronic devices such as camcorders, VCRs, printers, TVs, and digital cameras. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that speeds up to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 1.1 to 400 Mbps ...
...PCI Express features point‑to the IEEE 1394a standard. See page 2-19 for details. ASUS M2N-SLI 1- USB 2.0 is software compatible with existing PCI specifications. The onboard NVIDIA nForce® 560 SLI™ MCP allows RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5, and JBOD. This high speed...computers, peripherals, and consumer electronic devices such as camcorders, VCRs, printers, TVs, and digital cameras. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that speeds up to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 1.1 to 400 Mbps ...
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... page 4-5 for ventilation thus lowering the overall system temperature. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is designed with customizable boot logos. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to personalize and add style to the motherboard. 1.3.2 ASUS Special features ASUS Two-slot thermal design The motherboard is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. This special design permits...
... page 4-5 for ventilation thus lowering the overall system temperature. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is designed with customizable boot logos. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to personalize and add style to the motherboard. 1.3.2 ASUS Special features ASUS Two-slot thermal design The motherboard is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. This special design permits...
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This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. 2 Hardware information
This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. 2 Hardware information
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Chapter summary 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.4 System memory 2-11 2.5 Expansion slots 2-17 2.6 Jumpers 2-20 2.7 Connectors 2-23 ASUS M2N-SLI
Chapter summary 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.4 System memory 2-11 2.5 Expansion slots 2-17 2.6 Jumpers 2-20 2.7 Connectors 2-23 ASUS M2N-SLI
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...for details. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. M2N-SLI R M2N-SLI Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS M2N-SLI 2- Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install motherboard components or change any component. • Use a grounded wrist strap ...ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off or the power cord is detached from the wall socket before touching any motherboard settings. See "8. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before handling components to avoid damaging them due...
...for details. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. M2N-SLI R M2N-SLI Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS M2N-SLI 2- Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install motherboard components or change any component. • Use a grounded wrist strap ...ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off or the power cord is detached from the wall socket before touching any motherboard settings. See "8. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before handling components to avoid damaging them due...
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... in the image below. 2.2.2 Screw holes Place six (6) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Do not overtighten the screws! Place this side towards the rear of the chassis M2N-SLI R 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information
... in the image below. 2.2.2 Screw holes Place six (6) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Do not overtighten the screws! Place this side towards the rear of the chassis M2N-SLI R 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information
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...in only one correct orientation. 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a 940-pin AM2 socket designed for the AM2 socket. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to a 90º angle; M2N-SLI R M2N-SLI CPU Socket AM2 2. Make sure you use a CPU is lifted... up to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to a 90º angle. The CPU fits...
...in only one correct orientation. 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a 940-pin AM2 socket designed for the AM2 socket. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to a 90º angle; M2N-SLI R M2N-SLI CPU Socket AM2 2. Make sure you use a CPU is lifted... up to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to a 90º angle. The CPU fits...
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...performance. If the instructions in this section do not have to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. • If you use only qualified heatsink and fan assembly. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, ...making sure that you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that a Thermal Interface Material is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information Follow these steps to install...
...performance. If the instructions in this section do not have to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. • If you use only qualified heatsink and fan assembly. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, ...making sure that you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that a Thermal Interface Material is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information Follow these steps to install...
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Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! CPU_FAN M2N-SLI R M2N-SLI CPU Fan Connector Do not forget to plug this connector. 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM 5.
Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! CPU_FAN M2N-SLI R M2N-SLI CPU Fan Connector Do not forget to plug this connector. 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM 5.
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...The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B2 128 Pins M2N-SLI R 112 Pins M2N-SLI 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2... Memory Configurations Mode Single Channel Dual-channel (1) Dual-channel (2) DIMM_A1 Populated - - - Populated Sockets DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 - - Populated Populated ASUS M2N-SLI 2-11 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. Populated - A DDR2 module has the same...
...The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B2 128 Pins M2N-SLI R 112 Pins M2N-SLI 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2... Memory Configurations Mode Single Channel Dual-channel (1) Dual-channel (2) DIMM_A1 Populated - - - Populated Sockets DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 - - Populated Populated ASUS M2N-SLI 2-11 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. Populated - A DDR2 module has the same...
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... DIMM pair in DIMM_A2 and DIMM_B2 (black sockets) * Always use identical DDR2 DIMM pairs for further explanation: http://support.asus.com/faq/faq. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest Qualified Vendors List. * When using only one memory module, start installing the DDR2 DIMMs from... modules from slot DIMM_A1 and DIMM_B1 for third party comments on this issue: http://dlsvr01.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/4GB_Rev1.pdf http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/sb/cs-016594.htm This motherboard can support 8 GB physical memory under Windows® XP 32-bit version OS. Important...
... DIMM pair in DIMM_A2 and DIMM_B2 (black sockets) * Always use identical DDR2 DIMM pairs for further explanation: http://support.asus.com/faq/faq. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest Qualified Vendors List. * When using only one memory module, start installing the DDR2 DIMMs from... modules from slot DIMM_A1 and DIMM_B1 for third party comments on this issue: http://dlsvr01.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/4GB_Rev1.pdf http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/sb/cs-016594.htm This motherboard can support 8 GB physical memory under Windows® XP 32-bit version OS. Important...
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... install DDR DIMMs to the DDR2 DIMM sockets. 2.4.4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM: 1. To install a DIMM: 1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Align a DIMM on the socket such that...
... install DDR DIMMs to the DDR2 DIMM sockets. 2.4.4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM: 1. To install a DIMM: 1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Align a DIMM on the socket such that...