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SPEAKER、RESET 與 PWRSW IDE_LED 與 PLED PIN1 PIN1 4 25 Ground Reset PWR LED PWR BTN M2N-X F_PANEL HD LED RESET 1 2. 若 LED PIN1)。 3. PWR Ground Reset Ground 10-1 pin IDE_LED RESET PWRSW * Requires an ATX power supply. 紅色 1 ... 的位置 PLED+ PLEDPWR GND IDELED+ IDELED- 1.8 1 RESET(Reset Switch PLED(Power LED PWRSW(Power Switch IDE_LED(IDE Hard Disk Active LED SPEAKER(Speaker Connector 20-8 pin PLED SPEAKER 1 PANEL1 PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker P5B-E ® IDE_LED+ IDE_LED-
SPEAKER、RESET 與 PWRSW IDE_LED 與 PLED PIN1 PIN1 4 25 Ground Reset PWR LED PWR BTN M2N-X F_PANEL HD LED RESET 1 2. 若 LED PIN1)。 3. PWR Ground Reset Ground 10-1 pin IDE_LED RESET PWRSW * Requires an ATX power supply. 紅色 1 ... 的位置 PLED+ PLEDPWR GND IDELED+ IDELED- 1.8 1 RESET(Reset Switch PLED(Power LED PWRSW(Power Switch IDE_LED(IDE Hard Disk Active LED SPEAKER(Speaker Connector 20-8 pin PLED SPEAKER 1 PANEL1 PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker P5B-E ® IDE_LED+ IDE_LED-
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2. Asus Q-Connector 華碩 Q-Connector Q-Connector Q-Connector Q-Connector 1.9 24-pin 或 20-pin 24-pin 4-pin 的 ATX+12V 連接 ATX12V 24-pin ATX 20- pin ATX 26
2. Asus Q-Connector 華碩 Q-Connector Q-Connector Q-Connector Q-Connector 1.9 24-pin 或 20-pin 24-pin 4-pin 的 ATX+12V 連接 ATX12V 24-pin ATX 20- pin ATX 26
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Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii M2N-CM DVI specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-5 1.4 Before you proceed 1-6 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-7 1.5.1 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.5.2 Placement direction 1-8 ...1.8.4 PCI Express x16 slot 1-22 1.9 Jumpers 1-23 1.10 Connectors 1-25 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1-25 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1-27 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 iii
Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii M2N-CM DVI specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-5 1.4 Before you proceed 1-6 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-7 1.5.1 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.5.2 Placement direction 1-8 ...1.8.4 PCI Express x16 slot 1-22 1.9 Jumpers 1-23 1.10 Connectors 1-25 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1-25 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1-27 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 iii
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... damage, contact your retailer. Contact a qualified service technician or your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that all the manuals that...
... damage, contact your retailer. Contact a qualified service technician or your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that all the manuals that...
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... procedures that may have to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support CD / DVD that comes with the motherboard... information and for product and software updates. 1. It includes description of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the...
... procedures that may have to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support CD / DVD that comes with the motherboard... information and for product and software updates. 1. It includes description of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the...
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... M2N-CM DVI specifications summary BIOS features Storage ASUS Special Features Rear panel I/O Internal I/O connectors Support CD contents Accessary Form Factor 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5 1 x Ultra DMA 133 / 100 interface 4 x Serial ATA 3 Gb/s hard disk drives supporting RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, and JBOD configuration ASUS Q-Fan ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS...
... M2N-CM DVI specifications summary BIOS features Storage ASUS Special Features Rear panel I/O Internal I/O connectors Support CD contents Accessary Form Factor 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5 1 x Ultra DMA 133 / 100 interface 4 x Serial ATA 3 Gb/s hard disk drives supporting RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, and JBOD configuration ASUS Q-Fan ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS...
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...-bit audio output, jack-sensing feature, retasking functions and multistreaming technology that simultaneously sends different audio streams to provide efficient power management for four SATA connectors. You can now talk to your PC! Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology This motherboard supports next-generation SATA hard drives based on the new SATA 3Gb...
...-bit audio output, jack-sensing feature, retasking functions and multistreaming technology that simultaneously sends different audio streams to provide efficient power management for four SATA connectors. You can now talk to your PC! Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology This motherboard supports next-generation SATA hard drives based on the new SATA 3Gb...
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R M2N-CM DVI M2N-CM DVI CPU Socket AM2/AM2+ 2. ASUS M2N-CM DVI 1- Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to 90°-100° angle, otherwise the CPU does not fit in ... socket and damaging the CPU! 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU. 1. Socket lever Ensure that you use a CPU is lifted up to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. The CPU fits in completely. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a 940-pin AM2/AM2+ socket designed for the AMD...
R M2N-CM DVI M2N-CM DVI CPU Socket AM2/AM2+ 2. ASUS M2N-CM DVI 1- Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to 90°-100° angle, otherwise the CPU does not fit in ... socket and damaging the CPU! 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU. 1. Socket lever Ensure that you use a CPU is lifted up to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. The CPU fits in completely. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a 940-pin AM2/AM2+ socket designed for the AMD...
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...fail to connect the CPU fan connector! Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that came with a small triangle. 4. 3. R M2N-CM DVI CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND M2N-CM DVI CPU Fan Connector Do not forget to plug this connector. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product ...introduction Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to secure the CPU...
...fail to connect the CPU fan connector! Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that came with a small triangle. 4. 3. R M2N-CM DVI CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND M2N-CM DVI CPU Fan Connector Do not forget to plug this connector. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product ...introduction Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to secure the CPU...
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... may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Ensure to the card. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Secure the card to install expansion cards. Remove the bracket opposite...
... may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Ensure to the card. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Secure the card to install expansion cards. Remove the bracket opposite...
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... stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in sleep mode. 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction PS2_USBPW1-4 12 23 R M2N-CM DVI +5V (Default) +5VSB USBPW5-10 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB M2N-CM DVI USB Device Wake Up • The USB device wake-up the computer from S3 and S4 sleep modes. USB... jumpers to +5V to wake up feature requires a power supply that you can provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead for the internal USB connectors that can connect to wake up . • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition...
... stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in sleep mode. 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction PS2_USBPW1-4 12 23 R M2N-CM DVI +5V (Default) +5VSB USBPW5-10 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB M2N-CM DVI USB Device Wake Up • The USB device wake-up the computer from S3 and S4 sleep modes. USB... jumpers to +5V to wake up feature requires a power supply that you can provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead for the internal USB connectors that can connect to wake up . • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition...
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...for a PS/2 mouse. 2. This port connects a headphone or a speaker. This port connects the side speakers in a 4-channel, 6-channel, or 8-channel audio configuration. 5. ASUS M2N-CM DVI 1-25 LAN (RJ-45) port. Side Speaker Out port (gray). This port connects the rear speakers in an 8-channel audio configuration. Center/Subwoofer port (orange... table below for a VGA monitor or other audio sources. . 7. Rear Speaker Out port (black). This port connects the center/subwoofer speakers. 6. 1.10 Connectors 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 45 6 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 1.
...for a PS/2 mouse. 2. This port connects a headphone or a speaker. This port connects the side speakers in a 4-channel, 6-channel, or 8-channel audio configuration. 5. ASUS M2N-CM DVI 1-25 LAN (RJ-45) port. Side Speaker Out port (gray). This port connects the rear speakers in an 8-channel audio configuration. Center/Subwoofer port (orange... table below for a VGA monitor or other audio sources. . 7. Rear Speaker Out port (black). This port connects the center/subwoofer speakers. 6. 1.10 Connectors 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 45 6 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 1.
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... drive. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. R M2N-CM DVI FLOPPY PIN1 NOTE: Orient the red markings on the connector is then generated as a chassis intrusion event. The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to use the chassis intrusion detection feature. +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND R M2N-CM DVI CHASSIS M2N-CM DVI Intrusion Connector (Default) ASUS M2N-CM DVI 1-27 The signal...
... drive. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. R M2N-CM DVI FLOPPY PIN1 NOTE: Orient the red markings on the connector is then generated as a chassis intrusion event. The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to use the chassis intrusion detection feature. +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND R M2N-CM DVI CHASSIS M2N-CM DVI Intrusion Connector (Default) ASUS M2N-CM DVI 1-27 The signal...
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... other device jumpers have the same setting. There are three connectors on the ID ribbon cable to configure your device(s). Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of device(s) Master Slave Master Slave Cable connector Black Black Gray Black or gray • Pin 20 on... connect the IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for an Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable. PRI_IDE R M2N-CM DVI PIN1 M2N-CM DVI IDE Connector NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on each Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. IDE...
... other device jumpers have the same setting. There are three connectors on the ID ribbon cable to configure your device(s). Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of device(s) Master Slave Master Slave Cable connector Black Black Gray Black or gray • Pin 20 on... connect the IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for an Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable. PRI_IDE R M2N-CM DVI PIN1 M2N-CM DVI IDE Connector NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on each Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. IDE...
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...Color Red Black Setting Master Slave Use Boot disk Data disk ASUS M2N-CM DVI 1-29 If you install Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the SATA Mode select item in the BIOS to...RAID 10, and JBOD configuration through the onboard controller. SATA2 SATA4 R M2N-CM DVI GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND SATA1 SATA3 M2N-CM DVI SATA Connectors GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXP3 ...
...Color Red Black Setting Master Slave Use Boot disk Data disk ASUS M2N-CM DVI 1-29 If you install Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the SATA Mode select item in the BIOS to...RAID 10, and JBOD configuration through the onboard controller. SATA2 SATA4 R M2N-CM DVI GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND SATA1 SATA3 M2N-CM DVI SATA Connectors GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXP3 ...
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... place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the system chassis. GND SPDIFOUT +5V R M2N-CM DVI SPDIF_OUT M2N-CM DVI Digital Audio Connector The S/PDIF module is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). Connect the fan cables to the fan...
... place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the system chassis. GND SPDIFOUT +5V R M2N-CM DVI SPDIF_OUT M2N-CM DVI Digital Audio Connector The S/PDIF module is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). Connect the fan cables to the fan...
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... damage the motherboard! Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connectors. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. 8. R M2N-CM DVI CD (black) Right Audio Channel Ground Ground Left Audio Channel M2N-CM DVI Internal Audio Connector ASUS M2N-CM DVI 1-31 USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910, USB 1112) These...
... damage the motherboard! Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connectors. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. 8. R M2N-CM DVI CD (black) Right Audio Channel Ground Ground Left Audio Channel M2N-CM DVI Internal Audio Connector ASUS M2N-CM DVI 1-31 USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910, USB 1112) These...
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... purchased separately. Connect the serial port module cable to the connector, then install the module to this connector, set to [AC97]. See page 2-27 for a serial (COM) port. R M2N-CM DVI COM1 PIN1 M2N-CM DVI COM Port Connector 10. Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O ... to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the system chassis. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set the item to [HD Audio]; R M2N-CM DVI Azalia-compliant Legacy AC'97-compliant pin definition pin definition AGND NC...
... purchased separately. Connect the serial port module cable to the connector, then install the module to this connector, set to [AC97]. See page 2-27 for a serial (COM) port. R M2N-CM DVI COM1 PIN1 M2N-CM DVI COM Port Connector 10. Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O ... to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the system chassis. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set the item to [HD Audio]; R M2N-CM DVI Azalia-compliant Legacy AC'97-compliant pin definition pin definition AGND NC...
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...when configuring a system with a minimum of 300 W. ASUS M2N-CM DVI 1-33 The plugs from the power supply are designed to connect the 4-pin ATX +12 V power plug. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. The system may become unstable or may ... Ground +5 Volts Ground +3 Volts +3 Volts Ground +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts Ground Ground Ground PSON# Ground -12 Volts +3 Volts M2N-CM DVI ATX Power Connector • We recommend that the PSU has a minimum power rating of 300 W power rating. This PSU type has 24-pin and 4-pin power ...
...when configuring a system with a minimum of 300 W. ASUS M2N-CM DVI 1-33 The plugs from the power supply are designed to connect the 4-pin ATX +12 V power plug. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. The system may become unstable or may ... Ground +5 Volts Ground +3 Volts +3 Volts Ground +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts Ground Ground Ground PSON# Ground -12 Volts +3 Volts M2N-CM DVI ATX Power Connector • We recommend that the PSU has a minimum power rating of 300 W power rating. This PSU type has 24-pin and 4-pin power ...
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... warnings. 1 R M2N-CM DVI M2N-CM DVI Speaker Connector 1-34 Chapter 1: Product introduction GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND SLIN# INIT# ERR# AFD R M2N-CM DVI LPT 1 SLCT PE BUSY ACK# PD7 PD6 PD5 PD4 PD3 PD2 PD1 PD0 STB# M2N-CM DVI Parallel Port Connector 13. LPT standardizes as... a printer. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) This connector is the parallel port interface on IBM PC-compatible computers. LPT connector The LPT (Line Printing Terminal) connector supports devices such as IEEE 1284, which...
... warnings. 1 R M2N-CM DVI M2N-CM DVI Speaker Connector 1-34 Chapter 1: Product introduction GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND SLIN# INIT# ERR# AFD R M2N-CM DVI LPT 1 SLCT PE BUSY ACK# PD7 PD6 PD5 PD4 PD3 PD2 PD1 PD0 STB# M2N-CM DVI Parallel Port Connector 13. LPT standardizes as... a printer. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) This connector is the parallel port interface on IBM PC-compatible computers. LPT connector The LPT (Line Printing Terminal) connector supports devices such as IEEE 1284, which...