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...4-20 4.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 4-20 4.4.3 CPU Configuration 4-23 4.4.4 PCIPnP 4-26 4.4.5 Onboard Device Configuration 4-27 4.4.6 SLI Configuration 4-32 4.5 Power menu 4-33 4.5.1 ACPI Suspend Type 4-33 4.5.2 ACPI APIC Support 4-33 4.5.3 APM...42 4.7 Tools menu 4-44 ASUS EZ Flash 2 4-44 4.8 Exit menu 4-45 Chapter 5: Software support 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support CD information 5-1 5.2.1 Running the support CD 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu 5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu 5-3 5.2.4 Make Disk menu 5-4 5.2.5 Manuals menu 5-5 5.2.6 ASUS Contact information 5-6 5.2.7 Other ...
...4-20 4.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 4-20 4.4.3 CPU Configuration 4-23 4.4.4 PCIPnP 4-26 4.4.5 Onboard Device Configuration 4-27 4.4.6 SLI Configuration 4-32 4.5 Power menu 4-33 4.5.1 ACPI Suspend Type 4-33 4.5.2 ACPI APIC Support 4-33 4.5.3 APM...42 4.7 Tools menu 4-44 ASUS EZ Flash 2 4-44 4.8 Exit menu 4-45 Chapter 5: Software support 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support CD information 5-1 5.2.1 Running the support CD 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu 5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu 5-3 5.2.4 Make Disk menu 5-4 5.2.5 Manuals menu 5-5 5.2.6 ASUS Contact information 5-6 5.2.7 Other ...
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Contents 5.4 RAID configurations 5-20 5.4.1 Installing hard disks 5-21 5.4.2 NVIDIA® RAID configurations 5-22 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-29 Chapter 6: NVIDIA® SLI™ technology support 6.1 Overview 6-1 Requirements 6-1 6.2 Dual graphics card setup 6-2 6.2.1 Installing SLI-ready graphics cards 6-2 6.2.2 Installing the device drivers 6-5 6.2.3 Enabling the multi-GPU feature in Windows 6-5 vi
Contents 5.4 RAID configurations 5-20 5.4.1 Installing hard disks 5-21 5.4.2 NVIDIA® RAID configurations 5-22 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-29 Chapter 6: NVIDIA® SLI™ technology support 6.1 Overview 6-1 Requirements 6-1 6.2 Dual graphics card setup 6-2 6.2.1 Installing SLI-ready graphics cards 6-2 6.2.2 Installing the device drivers 6-5 6.2.3 Enabling the multi-GPU feature in Windows 6-5 vi
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...Device drivers Image-Editing Suite ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update NVIDIA® MediaShield™ RAID Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in x 8.6 in (30.5 cm x 21.8 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xii ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - M2N-SLI ...specifications summary Special features Rear panel Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Power requirements Support CD contents Form factor ASUS EZ DIY: - Q-Connector -
...Device drivers Image-Editing Suite ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update NVIDIA® MediaShield™ RAID Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in x 8.6 in (30.5 cm x 21.8 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xii ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - M2N-SLI ...specifications summary Special features Rear panel Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Power requirements Support CD contents Form factor ASUS EZ DIY: - Q-Connector -
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... ready The motherboard supports the S/PDIF Out function through simple, low-cost, high-bandwidth asynchronous (real-time) data interfacing between devices and allows higher clockspeeds by carrying data in packets. This function can only work under C-Media official driver. See page 2-24 and 2-28 for details. See page 2-28 for details. ASUS M2N-SLI 1- The...
... ready The motherboard supports the S/PDIF Out function through simple, low-cost, high-bandwidth asynchronous (real-time) data interfacing between devices and allows higher clockspeeds by carrying data in packets. This function can only work under C-Media official driver. See page 2-24 and 2-28 for details. See page 2-28 for details. ASUS M2N-SLI 1- The...
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...4 for later use . When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. ASUS M2N-SLI 2-17 Failure to use . 4. Turn on the slot. 5. Align the card connector... with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Make sure to the card. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is...
...4 for later use . When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. ASUS M2N-SLI 2-17 Failure to use . 4. Turn on the slot. 5. Align the card connector... with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Make sure to the card. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is...
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...can switch between drives by press + during POST to a floppy disk or a USB flash disk then restart your motherboard. 2. Go to the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for your computer. 3. Go to the Tools menu then select EZ Flash...display the following. ASUS M2N-SLI 4- ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility B312 FLASH TYPE: Winbond W39V080A 8Mb LPC Current ROM BOARD: M2N-SLI VER: 0122 DATE: 06/27/2006 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\M2N320C A: WIN98SE C: NETTERM DRIVERS RECYCLED WUTEMP NEWFOL~1 ...
...can switch between drives by press + during POST to a floppy disk or a USB flash disk then restart your motherboard. 2. Go to the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for your computer. 3. Go to the Tools menu then select EZ Flash...display the following. ASUS M2N-SLI 4- ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility B312 FLASH TYPE: Winbond W39V080A 8Mb LPC Current ROM BOARD: M2N-SLI VER: 0122 DATE: 06/27/2006 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\M2N320C A: WIN98SE C: NETTERM DRIVERS RECYCLED WUTEMP NEWFOL~1 ...
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...the Utilities screen menu. 3. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup The ASUS Update utility is copied to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either ... support CD in the support CD that allows you to your system. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. This utility is available in the optical drive. 4.1.6 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. The Drivers menu appears. 2.
...the Utilities screen menu. 3. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup The ASUS Update utility is copied to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either ... support CD in the support CD that allows you to your system. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. This utility is available in the optical drive. 4.1.6 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. The Drivers menu appears. 2.
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... run ASUS EZ Flash 2. The following screen appears if you to change the system boot options. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility B311 FLASH TYPE: Winbond W39V080A 8Mb LPC Current ROM BOARD: M2N-SLI VER: 0122.bin DATE: 05/12/2006 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\M2N320C A: WIN98SE C: NETTERM DRIVERS...
... run ASUS EZ Flash 2. The following screen appears if you to change the system boot options. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility B311 FLASH TYPE: Winbond W39V080A 8Mb LPC Current ROM BOARD: M2N-SLI VER: 0122.bin DATE: 05/12/2006 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\M2N320C A: WIN98SE C: NETTERM DRIVERS...
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Chapter summary 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support CD information 5-1 5.3 Software information 5-9 5.4 RAID configurations 5-20 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-29 ASUS M2N-SLI
Chapter summary 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support CD information 5-1 5.3 Software information 5-9 5.4 RAID configurations 5-20 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-29 ASUS M2N-SLI
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...CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only. Double-click the ASSETUP... to avail all motherboard features. Click an icon to display support CD/motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. ASUS M2N-SLI 5- 5.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows®...
...CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only. Double-click the ASSETUP... to avail all motherboard features. Click an icon to display support CD/motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. ASUS M2N-SLI 5- 5.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows®...
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NVIDIA nForce Chipset Driver Installs the NVIDIA® Chipset drivers for the NVIDIA® nForce® 560 SLI chipset. driver and application. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. C-Media CM6501 Audio Driver Installs the C-Media CM6501 audio driver and application. AMD Cool'n'Quiet Driver Installs the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet! 5.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) driver. 5- Chapter 5: Software support
NVIDIA nForce Chipset Driver Installs the NVIDIA® Chipset drivers for the NVIDIA® nForce® 560 SLI chipset. driver and application. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. C-Media CM6501 Audio Driver Installs the C-Media CM6501 audio driver and application. AMD Cool'n'Quiet Driver Installs the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet! 5.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) driver. 5- Chapter 5: Software support
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...Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0 driver. Anti-virus Utility The anti-virus application detects and protects your computer. DirectX® improves the multimedia features of you computer so you to create the NVIDIA® nForce® 560-SLI or Silicon Image SATA RAID driver disk. Make NV SATA/RAID ...32bit 2000 Driver Make NV SATA/RAID 32bit XP Driver Make NV SATA/RAID 32bit 2003 Driver Allows you can enjoy watching TV and movies, capturing videos, or...
...Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0 driver. Anti-virus Utility The anti-virus application detects and protects your computer. DirectX® improves the multimedia features of you computer so you to create the NVIDIA® nForce® 560-SLI or Silicon Image SATA RAID driver disk. Make NV SATA/RAID ...32bit 2000 Driver Make NV SATA/RAID 32bit XP Driver Make NV SATA/RAID 32bit 2003 Driver Allows you can enjoy watching TV and movies, capturing videos, or...
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Make NV SATA/RAID 64bit XP Driver Make NV SATA/RAID 64bit 2003 Driver Allows you to open the folder of supplementary user manuals. Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual ... menu The Manuals menu contains a list of the user manual. • Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). ASUS M2N-SLI 5- Click an item to create an NVIDIA® Serial ATA RAID driver disk for this motherboard model. NVIDIA RAID User's Guide Allows you to open the NVIDIA® RAID User's Guide.
Make NV SATA/RAID 64bit XP Driver Make NV SATA/RAID 64bit 2003 Driver Allows you to open the folder of supplementary user manuals. Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual ... menu The Manuals menu contains a list of the user manual. • Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). ASUS M2N-SLI 5- Click an item to create an NVIDIA® Serial ATA RAID driver disk for this motherboard model. NVIDIA RAID User's Guide Allows you to open the NVIDIA® RAID User's Guide.
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... online help or readme file that came with the software application for more information. 5.3.1 Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology The motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology that will conveniently guide you through the installation. Go to Advanced -> CPU ...it to install the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ driver and application before using this feature. See section "4.4 Advanced Menu." 3. Windows® 2000/XP 1. Select Settings, then Control Panel. 2. The following dialog box appears. 5. Make sure to [Enabled]. ASUS M2N-SLI 5- Make sure the Control Panel is set...
... online help or readme file that came with the software application for more information. 5.3.1 Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology The motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology that will conveniently guide you through the installation. Go to Advanced -> CPU ...it to install the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ driver and application before using this feature. See section "4.4 Advanced Menu." 3. Windows® 2000/XP 1. Select Settings, then Control Panel. 2. The following dialog box appears. 5. Make sure to [Enabled]. ASUS M2N-SLI 5- Make sure the Control Panel is set...
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...Because PC Probe II is software-based, you turn it on the main window right handle. Place the support CD to close the Preference panel ASUS M2N-SLI 5-11 Double-click the setup.exe file to close or restore the Preference section by clicking on the triangle on . Click the Utilities tab, ...you of the support CD to locate the setup.exe file from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.00.43. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others....
...Because PC Probe II is software-based, you turn it on the main window right handle. Place the support CD to close the Preference panel ASUS M2N-SLI 5-11 Double-click the setup.exe file to close or restore the Preference section by clicking on the triangle on . Click the Utilities tab, ...you of the support CD to locate the setup.exe file from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.00.43. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others....
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...the speaker test. ASUS M2N-SLI 5-17 Click to set the digital volume. 5.3.3 C-Media CM6501 audio utility The C-Media Superior Quality Audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability through the C-Media 6501 sound configuration software to install the C-Media CM6501 Audio Driver from the support ...CD that one of each speaker to configure your computer. Follow the installation wizard to deliver the ultimate audio experience on the C-Media icon to select S/PDIF Output. Click to effect the settings and exit. Make sure that came with the motherboard...
...the speaker test. ASUS M2N-SLI 5-17 Click to set the digital volume. 5.3.3 C-Media CM6501 audio utility The C-Media Superior Quality Audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability through the C-Media 6501 sound configuration software to install the C-Media CM6501 Audio Driver from the support ...CD that one of each speaker to configure your computer. Follow the installation wizard to deliver the ultimate audio experience on the C-Media icon to select S/PDIF Output. Click to effect the settings and exit. Make sure that came with the motherboard...
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... audio engine, audio codec, audio driver version, audio controller, and DirectX version. Click the shortcut buttons or the drop-down menus for your listening pleasure. Information Click the Information tab to effect the settings and exit. Effect The Effect option allows you to music genre. ASUS M2N-SLI 5-19 You may manually adjust the...
... audio engine, audio codec, audio driver version, audio controller, and DirectX version. Click the shortcut buttons or the drop-down menus for your listening pleasure. Information Click the Information tab to effect the settings and exit. Effect The Effect option allows you to music genre. ASUS M2N-SLI 5-19 You may manually adjust the...
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Refer to boot the system from a hard disk drive included in the motherboard support CD for details. 5.4.1 Installing hard disks The motherboard supports Ultra DMA /133/100/66 and Serial ATA hard disk drives. Connect a SATA power cable to the power ... section "5.6 Creating a RAID driver disk" for detailed information on each drive. Connect the HDD signal cables. 4. Connect the SATA signal cables. 3. Installing Serial ATA (SATA) hard disks To install the SATA hard disks for a RAID configuration: 1. See section "5.2.4 Manuals menu". ASUS M2N-SLI 5-21 Set the jumpers of...
Refer to boot the system from a hard disk drive included in the motherboard support CD for details. 5.4.1 Installing hard disks The motherboard supports Ultra DMA /133/100/66 and Serial ATA hard disk drives. Connect a SATA power cable to the power ... section "5.6 Creating a RAID driver disk" for detailed information on each drive. Connect the HDD signal cables. 4. Connect the SATA signal cables. 3. Installing Serial ATA (SATA) hard disks To install the SATA hard disks for a RAID configuration: 1. See section "5.2.4 Manuals menu". ASUS M2N-SLI 5-21 Set the jumpers of...
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... chipset limitation, the Serial ATA ports supported by the NVIDIA chipset doesn't support Serial Optical Disk Drives (Serial ODD) under DOS. ASUS M2N-SLI 5-29 To create a RAID driver disk: 1. To install the RAID driver: 1. Place the motherboard support CD into the floppy disk drive. 3. Or Browse the contents of the support CD to locate the...
... chipset limitation, the Serial ATA ports supported by the NVIDIA chipset doesn't support Serial Optical Disk Drives (Serial ODD) under DOS. ASUS M2N-SLI 5-29 To create a RAID driver disk: 1. To install the RAID driver: 1. Place the motherboard support CD into the floppy disk drive. 3. Or Browse the contents of the support CD to locate the...
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Download the latest driver from the NVIDIA website (www.nvidia.com). • Make sure that your system. ATX power connectors" on page 2-28 for details. • The NVIDIA SLI technology supports Windows® XP™ 32-bit/64bit operating system only. •...by your graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA SLI technology. See "6. 6.1 Overview The motherboard supports the NVIDIA® SLI™ (Scalable Link Interface) ‑ Intel ® Edition technology that allows you to install two identical PCI Express™ x16 graphics cards. ASUS M2N-SLI 6- Follow the ...
Download the latest driver from the NVIDIA website (www.nvidia.com). • Make sure that your system. ATX power connectors" on page 2-28 for details. • The NVIDIA SLI technology supports Windows® XP™ 32-bit/64bit operating system only. •...by your graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA SLI technology. See "6. 6.1 Overview The motherboard supports the NVIDIA® SLI™ (Scalable Link Interface) ‑ Intel ® Edition technology that allows you to install two identical PCI Express™ x16 graphics cards. ASUS M2N-SLI 6- Follow the ...