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Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii M2N-X PLUS 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 1-4 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.5.2 Placement direction 1-7 1.5.3 Screw holes 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-8 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan 1-10 1.7 System memory 1-12 1.7.1 Overview 1-12...
Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii M2N-X PLUS 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 1-4 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.5.2 Placement direction 1-7 1.5.3 Screw holes 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-8 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan 1-10 1.7 System memory 1-12 1.7.1 Overview 1-12...
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... adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before the signal cables are connected. Please check local regulations for the devices are ...
... adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before the signal cables are connected. Please check local regulations for the devices are ...
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... of the standard package. Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS.... viii How this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and ...
... of the standard package. Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS.... viii How this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and ...
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...AM2+ platform. ASUS EZ Flash ASUS Install ASUS MyLogo™ ASUS Dram Burnt Proof ASUS Fanless Thermal Solution (heatsink) (continued on the next page) ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS CrashFree BIOS ... Multi-Streaming technologies 10 / 100 Mbps PHY Stepless Frequency Selection (SFS): - M2N-X PLUS specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion slots Storage High Definition Audio LAN...'n' Quiet™ Technology AMD Live!™ Ready *This motherboard supports both AM2+ and AM2 processors, but AM2 processors work at AM2 ...
...AM2+ platform. ASUS EZ Flash ASUS Install ASUS MyLogo™ ASUS Dram Burnt Proof ASUS Fanless Thermal Solution (heatsink) (continued on the next page) ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS CrashFree BIOS ... Multi-Streaming technologies 10 / 100 Mbps PHY Stepless Frequency Selection (SFS): - M2N-X PLUS specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion slots Storage High Definition Audio LAN...'n' Quiet™ Technology AMD Live!™ Ready *This motherboard supports both AM2+ and AM2 processors, but AM2 processors work at AM2 ...
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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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... and frequency for details. 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 disk drive cable I / O shield Application CD Documentation ASUS motherboard support CD User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! See page 1-8 for a cool and quiet operating environment. 1- Chapter...
... and frequency for details. 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 disk drive cable I / O shield Application CD Documentation ASUS motherboard support CD User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! See page 1-8 for a cool and quiet operating environment. 1- Chapter...
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...high speed interface is backward compatible with USB 1.1. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology The motherboard supports next-generation SATA hard drives based on USB 2.0. See page 1-27 for Serial ATA 3Gb/s. ASUS M2N-X PLUS 1- The NVIDIA® nForce™ 430 Media and Communications Processor (MCP) ...10 / 100 Mbps LAN Easy connectivity to your network or broadband connection with existing PCI specifications. DDR2 memory support This motherboard supports DDR2 1066 memory which provides great performance for details. USB 2.0 is software compatible with the onboard LAN port. ...
...high speed interface is backward compatible with USB 1.1. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology The motherboard supports next-generation SATA hard drives based on USB 2.0. See page 1-27 for Serial ATA 3Gb/s. ASUS M2N-X PLUS 1- The NVIDIA® nForce™ 430 Media and Communications Processor (MCP) ...10 / 100 Mbps LAN Easy connectivity to your network or broadband connection with existing PCI specifications. DDR2 memory support This motherboard supports DDR2 1066 memory which provides great performance for details. USB 2.0 is software compatible with the onboard LAN port. ...
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...boot from the support CD in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. ASUS EZ Flash With the ASUS EZ Flash, you crystal sound effect. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with customizable boot logos. Simply shut down and reboot the system...RoHS). eliminates the need to use of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic resetting to the BIOS default settings in the motherboard allows you to your PC! See page 2-3 for each parameter. When the system hangs due to overclocking. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to ...
...boot from the support CD in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. ASUS EZ Flash With the ASUS EZ Flash, you crystal sound effect. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with customizable boot logos. Simply shut down and reboot the system...RoHS). eliminates the need to use of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic resetting to the BIOS default settings in the motherboard allows you to your PC! See page 2-3 for each parameter. When the system hangs due to overclocking. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to ...
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R M2N-X PLUS SB_PWR ON Standby Power M2N-X PLUS Onboard LED OFF Powered Off ASUS M2N-X PLUS 1- 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that the system is ON,... place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in any component, ensure that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. •...
R M2N-X PLUS SB_PWR ON Standby Power M2N-X PLUS Onboard LED OFF Powered Off ASUS M2N-X PLUS 1- 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that the system is ON,... place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in any component, ensure that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. •...
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1.5.2 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it 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 image below. 1.5.3 Screw holes Place six (6) screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. Doing so can damage the motherboard. Do not overtighten the screws! 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 holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.5.3 Screw holes Place six (6) screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. Doing so can damage the motherboard. Do not overtighten the screws! The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis R M2N-X PLUS ASUS M2N-X PLUS 1-
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...; angle. The CPU fits in completely. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction R M2N-X PLUS M2N-X PLUS CPU Socket AM2+ 2. Ensusre that you use a CPU that the socket lever is designed for the AM2+ socket. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with AM2 socket. 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1....and damaging the CPU! Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. AM2+ socket is backward compatible with a 940-pin AM2+ socket designed for the AMD Opteron™ processor. The AM2+ ...
...; angle. The CPU fits in completely. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction R M2N-X PLUS M2N-X PLUS CPU Socket AM2+ 2. Ensusre that you use a CPU that the socket lever is designed for the AM2+ socket. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with AM2 socket. 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1....and damaging the CPU! Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. AM2+ socket is backward compatible with a 940-pin AM2+ socket designed for the AMD Opteron™ processor. The AM2+ ...
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... to indicate that it fits in one correct orientation. When the CPU is locked. 6. The lever clicks on the motherboard. R M2N-X PLUS CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND M2N-X PLUS CPU Fan Connector Do not forget to plug this connector. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket until it... fan connector! Position the CPU above the socket such that came with a small triangle. 4. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket to secure the CPU. ASUS M2N-X PLUS 1- 3.
... to indicate that it fits in one correct orientation. When the CPU is locked. 6. The lever clicks on the motherboard. R M2N-X PLUS CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND M2N-X PLUS CPU Fan Connector Do not forget to plug this connector. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket until it... fan connector! Position the CPU above the socket such that came with a small triangle. 4. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket to secure the CPU. ASUS M2N-X PLUS 1- 3.
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Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that the heatsink fits properly on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Follow these steps to ...the retention module base. • The retention module base is properly applied to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that you install the heatsink and fan assembly. 1.6.2 Installing the...
Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that the heatsink fits properly on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Follow these steps to ...the retention module base. • The retention module base is properly applied to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that you install the heatsink and fan assembly. 1.6.2 Installing the...
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... with the same CAS latency. Any excess memory from the same vendor. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 128 Pins R M2N-X PLUS 112 Pins M2N-X PLUS 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 256 MB...
... with the same CAS latency. Any excess memory from the same vendor. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 128 Pins R M2N-X PLUS 112 Pins M2N-X PLUS 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 256 MB...
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... the DDR2 DIMM sockets. 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM: 1. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Ensure to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Failure to do not support DDR DIMMs. Do not install DDR DIMMs to unlock the DIMM. 1 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch Support the DIMM...
... the DDR2 DIMM sockets. 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM: 1. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Ensure to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Failure to do not support DDR DIMMs. Do not install DDR DIMMs to unlock the DIMM. 1 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch Support the DIMM...
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.... 2. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that came with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Assign an IRQ to the motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. ASUS M2N-X PLUS 1-17 Refer to install expansion cards. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure...
.... 2. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that came with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Assign an IRQ to the motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. ASUS M2N-X PLUS 1-17 Refer to install expansion cards. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure...
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...* IRQ holder for PCI steering* PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port* Numeric Data Processor Primary IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI slot 3 A B C D used -
...* IRQ holder for PCI steering* PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port* Numeric Data Processor Primary IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI slot 3 A B C D used -
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ASUS M2N-X PLUS 1-19 The following figure shows a network card installed on a PCI slot. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with PCI Express specifications. 1.8.3 PCI slots The PCI slots support...comply with the PCI Express specifications. The figure shows a LAN card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard has supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with PCI specifications. The figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot.
ASUS M2N-X PLUS 1-19 The following figure shows a network card installed on a PCI slot. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with PCI Express specifications. 1.8.3 PCI slots The PCI slots support...comply with the PCI Express specifications. The figure shows a LAN card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard has supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with PCI specifications. The figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot.