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... and AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology. AM2+ CPU socket is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M2N-X PLUS motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the long... line of the above items is backward compatible with better overclocking capabilities and less power consumption. Before you for the following items. Motherboard ASUS M2N-X PLUS motherboard Cables Accessories 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x Ultra DMA 133 / 100 / 66 cable 1 x Floppy...
... and AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology. AM2+ CPU socket is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M2N-X PLUS motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the long... line of the above items is backward compatible with better overclocking capabilities and less power consumption. Before you for the following items. Motherboard ASUS M2N-X PLUS motherboard Cables Accessories 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x Ultra DMA 133 / 100 / 66 cable 1 x Floppy...
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Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology The motherboard supports next-generation SATA hard drives based on the next generation memory technology. ASUS M2N-X PLUS 1- USB 2.0 is software compatible with USB 1.1. See page 1-19 for details. See page 1-22 for details. See page 1-27 for Serial ATA 3Gb/s. See pages 1-...
Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology The motherboard supports next-generation SATA hard drives based on the next generation memory technology. ASUS M2N-X PLUS 1- USB 2.0 is software compatible with USB 1.1. See page 1-19 for details. See page 1-22 for details. See page 1-27 for Serial ATA 3Gb/s. See pages 1-...
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... that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off or the power cord is switched off mode. R M2N-X PLUS SB_PWR ON Standby Power M2N-X PLUS Onboard LED OFF Powered Off ASUS M2N-X PLUS 1- The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before removing or plugging in any component, place it on them...
... that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off or the power cord is switched off mode. R M2N-X PLUS SB_PWR ON Standby Power M2N-X PLUS Onboard LED OFF Powered Off ASUS M2N-X PLUS 1- The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before removing or plugging in any component, place it on them...
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Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis R M2N-X PLUS ASUS M2N-X PLUS 1- 1.5.2 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in the image below. 1.5.3 Screw holes Place six (6) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation.
Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis R M2N-X PLUS ASUS M2N-X PLUS 1- 1.5.2 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in the image below. 1.5.3 Screw holes Place six (6) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation.
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... CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND M2N-X PLUS CPU Fan Connector Do not forget to plug this connector. Position the CPU above the socket such that the CPU corner with the gold triangle ... and fan following the instructions that it fits in place. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket until it is in one correct orientation. ASUS M2N-X PLUS 1- The lever clicks on the motherboard. Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to prevent bending the pins and...
... CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND M2N-X PLUS CPU Fan Connector Do not forget to plug this connector. Position the CPU above the socket such that the CPU corner with the gold triangle ... and fan following the instructions that it fits in place. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket until it is in one correct orientation. ASUS M2N-X PLUS 1- The lever clicks on the motherboard. Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to prevent bending the pins and...
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Ensure that the retention bracket is in place. 4. Push down the retention bracket lock on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to the retention module base. 3. Attach one end of the retention bracket (near the retention bracket lock) to the retention module base. A clicking sound denotes that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module base. Otherwise, you cannot snap the retention bracket in place. 2. Align the other end of the retention bracket to the module base. ASUS M2N-X PLUS 1-11
Ensure that the retention bracket is in place. 4. Push down the retention bracket lock on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to the retention module base. 3. Attach one end of the retention bracket (near the retention bracket lock) to the retention module base. A clicking sound denotes that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module base. Otherwise, you cannot snap the retention bracket in place. 2. Align the other end of the retention bracket to the module base. ASUS M2N-X PLUS 1-11
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Single-sided DS - ASUS M2N-X PLUS 1-15 Double-sided DIMM Support: A - Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest QVL. Supports one pair of modules inserted into the yellow slots. Supports one module inserted in any slot for a single-channel ...(ECC) • • KKEA88B4IAK-37 • • E5116AB-5C-E • • E5108AE-5C-E • • AD29608A8A-37DG20719 • • AD20908A8A-37DG30721 • • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest memory Qualified Vendor List (QVL). Side(s): SS - B -
Single-sided DS - ASUS M2N-X PLUS 1-15 Double-sided DIMM Support: A - Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest QVL. Supports one pair of modules inserted into the yellow slots. Supports one module inserted in any slot for a single-channel ...(ECC) • • KKEA88B4IAK-37 • • E5116AB-5C-E • • E5108AE-5C-E • • AD29608A8A-37DG20719 • • AD20908A8A-37DG30721 • • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest memory Qualified Vendor List (QVL). Side(s): SS - B -
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... the chassis with the screw you removed earlier. 6. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you intend to use . 4. ASUS M2N-X PLUS 1-17 Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage to the...
... the chassis with the screw you removed earlier. 6. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you intend to use . 4. ASUS M2N-X PLUS 1-17 Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage to the...
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... slot. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. ASUS M2N-X PLUS 1-19 1.8.3 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications...
... slot. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. ASUS M2N-X PLUS 1-19 1.8.3 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications...
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.... • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in reduced power mode). ASUS M2N-X PLUS 1-21 Otherwise, the system would not power up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in low power mode) using...Set these jumpers to +5V to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in sleep mode. PS2_USBPWR1-4 12 23 R M2N-X PLUS +5V (Default) +5VSB USBPWR56 12 23 +5V (Default) M2N-X PLUS USB Device Wake Up +5VSB USBPWR7-10 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB • The USB device wake-up the...
.... • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in reduced power mode). ASUS M2N-X PLUS 1-21 Otherwise, the system would not power up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in low power mode) using...Set these jumpers to +5V to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in sleep mode. PS2_USBPWR1-4 12 23 R M2N-X PLUS +5V (Default) +5VSB USBPWR56 12 23 +5V (Default) M2N-X PLUS USB Device Wake Up +5VSB USBPWR7-10 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB • The USB device wake-up the...
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... PIN 1 NOTE: Orient the red markings on the connector is for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 8. M2N-X PLUS Floppy Disk Drive Connector ASUS M2N-X PLUS 1-23 This port connects an external audio output device via a coaxial S/PDIF cable. 11. Insert one end of the cable to the signal connector at ...
... PIN 1 NOTE: Orient the red markings on the connector is for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 8. M2N-X PLUS Floppy Disk Drive Connector ASUS M2N-X PLUS 1-23 This port connects an external audio output device via a coaxial S/PDIF cable. 11. Insert one end of the cable to the signal connector at ...
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ASUS M2N-X PLUS 1-25 Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for details. The current Serial ATA I interface ... RAID 0, 1, 0+1, 5,and JBOD, refer to [Disabled]. If you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5, and JBOD configuration through the onboard NVIDIA® MediaShield™ controller. R M2N-X PLUS SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND...
ASUS M2N-X PLUS 1-25 Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for details. The current Serial ATA I interface ... RAID 0, 1, 0+1, 5,and JBOD, refer to [Disabled]. If you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5, and JBOD configuration through the onboard NVIDIA® MediaShield™ controller. R M2N-X PLUS SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND...
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...+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND Never connect a 1394 cable to 480 Mbps connection speed. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. 7. R M2N-X PLUS CD (black) Left Audio Channel Ground Ground Right Audio Channel M2N-X PLUS Internal Audio Connector ASUS M2N-X PLUS 1-27 These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage...
...+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND Never connect a 1394 cable to 480 Mbps connection speed. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. 7. R M2N-X PLUS CD (black) Left Audio Channel Ground Ground Right Audio Channel M2N-X PLUS Internal Audio Connector ASUS M2N-X PLUS 1-27 These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage...
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... DC GND +12V DC +3 Volts GND +12 Volts +12 Volts R +5V Standby M2N-X PLUS Power OK Ground +5 Volts Ground +5 Volts Ground +3 Volts M2N-X PLUS ATX Power Connector +3 Volts Ground +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts Ground Ground Ground PSON# Ground -12 Volts +3 Volts ASUS M2N-X PLUS 1-29 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed...
... DC GND +12V DC +3 Volts GND +12 Volts +12 Volts R +5V Standby M2N-X PLUS Power OK Ground +5 Volts Ground +5 Volts Ground +3 Volts M2N-X PLUS ATX Power Connector +3 Volts Ground +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts Ground Ground Ground PSON# Ground -12 Volts +3 Volts ASUS M2N-X PLUS 1-29 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed...
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...from a floppy disk and using EZ Flash: 1. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you rename the BIOS file to a floppy disk, then restart the system. 3. To update the BIOS using a... of booting from the Windows® desktop, then select Computer. When the correct BIOS file is no floppy disk in the floppy disk. ASUS M2N-X PLUS 2- d. Reading file "M2NXPLUS.rom". Click Start. 2. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for the motherboard and rename the same to the floppy...
...from a floppy disk and using EZ Flash: 1. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you rename the BIOS file to a floppy disk, then restart the system. 3. To update the BIOS using a... of booting from the Windows® desktop, then select Computer. When the correct BIOS file is no floppy disk in the floppy disk. ASUS M2N-X PLUS 2- d. Reading file "M2NXPLUS.rom". Click Start. 2. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for the motherboard and rename the same to the floppy...
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...the BIOS filename on the bootable floppy disk. A:\>afudos /iM2NXPLUS.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Erasing flash ...... The utility returns to...ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to prevent system boot failure! 5. A:\>afudos /iM2NXPLUS.ROM 4. WARNING!! done Writing flash ...... done Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to a bootable floppy disk. done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS M2N-X PLUS...
...the BIOS filename on the bootable floppy disk. A:\>afudos /iM2NXPLUS.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Erasing flash ...... The utility returns to...ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to prevent system boot failure! 5. A:\>afudos /iM2NXPLUS.ROM 4. WARNING!! done Writing flash ...... done Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to a bootable floppy disk. done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS M2N-X PLUS...
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.... 2. The utility then updates the corrupted BIOS file. Starting BIOS recovery... Reading file "M2NXPLUS.ROM". Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the optical drive. 3. Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Bad BIOS checksum. Completed. ASUS M2N-X PLUS 2- CD-ROM found ! Checking for this motherboard. Floppy not found ! Checking for the original or updated...
.... 2. The utility then updates the corrupted BIOS file. Starting BIOS recovery... Reading file "M2NXPLUS.ROM". Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the optical drive. 3. Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Bad BIOS checksum. Completed. ASUS M2N-X PLUS 2- CD-ROM found ! Checking for this motherboard. Floppy not found ! Checking for the original or updated...
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click Auto Select. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Click Next. ASUS M2N-X PLUS 2- Launch the ASUS Update utility from 3. Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest the Internet option from the you to avoid network traffic, or drop‑down menu, then click Next. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2.
click Auto Select. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Click Next. ASUS M2N-X PLUS 2- Launch the ASUS Update utility from 3. Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest the Internet option from the you to avoid network traffic, or drop‑down menu, then click Next. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2.
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... then back on the system chassis. • Press the power button to run this section are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to "Run Setup." Use the BIOS Setup program when you are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you can... most conditions to your system using the OS standard shut-down the system properly from a running operating system can cause damage to ensure optimum performance. ASUS M2N-X PLUS 2-11
... then back on the system chassis. • Press the power button to run this section are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to "Run Setup." Use the BIOS Setup program when you are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you can... most conditions to your system using the OS standard shut-down the system properly from a running operating system can cause damage to ensure optimum performance. ASUS M2N-X PLUS 2-11
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... items Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to malfunction. A configurable field is highlighted when selected. Refer to "2.2.7 Pop-up window." 2.2.7 Pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS M2N-X PLUS 2-13 Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to configure system time. Configure DRAM Timing by SPD Memory Acceleration Mode DRAM Idle Timer DRAm...
... items Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to malfunction. A configurable field is highlighted when selected. Refer to "2.2.7 Pop-up window." 2.2.7 Pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS M2N-X PLUS 2-13 Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to configure system time. Configure DRAM Timing by SPD Memory Acceleration Mode DRAM Idle Timer DRAm...