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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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...from 200MHz up to 300 MHz at AM2+ platform. ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS EZ DIY: - Supports Jacking-detect and Multi-Streaming technologies 10 / 100 Mbps PHY Stepless Frequency Selection (SFS): - M2N-X PLUS specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion slots... architecture enables simultaneous 32-bit and 64-bit computing Supports AMD Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology AMD Live!™ Ready *This motherboard supports both AM2+ and AM2 processors, but AM2 processors work at AM2 platform, and AM2+ processors work at 1MHz increment Profile...
...from 200MHz up to 300 MHz at AM2+ platform. ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS EZ DIY: - Supports Jacking-detect and Multi-Streaming technologies 10 / 100 Mbps PHY Stepless Frequency Selection (SFS): - M2N-X PLUS specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion slots... architecture enables simultaneous 32-bit and 64-bit computing Supports AMD Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology AMD Live!™ Ready *This motherboard supports both AM2+ and AM2 processors, but AM2 processors work at AM2 platform, and AM2+ processors work at 1MHz increment Profile...
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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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... SATA 3Gb/s storage specification. See page 1-27 for details. ASUS M2N-X PLUS 1- This high speed interface is backward compatible with the onboard LAN port. Allows you to your network or broadband connection with USB 1.1. See page 1-22 for details. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that...
... SATA 3Gb/s storage specification. See page 1-27 for details. ASUS M2N-X PLUS 1- This high speed interface is backward compatible with the onboard LAN port. Allows you to your network or broadband connection with USB 1.1. See page 1-22 for details. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that...
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...that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any component. • Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded ...power supply case, before removing or plugging in the bag that came with a standby power LED that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 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.
...that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any component. • Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded ...power supply case, before removing or plugging in the bag that came with a standby power LED that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 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.
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The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis R M2N-X PLUS ASUS M2N-X PLUS 1- Do not overtighten the screws! 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. 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- Do not overtighten the screws! 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. Doing so can damage the motherboard.
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...the socket and damaging the CPU! DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with AM2 socket. 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever...compatible with a 940-pin AM2+ socket designed for the AMD Opteron™ processor. The CPU fits in completely. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction R M2N-X PLUS M2N-X PLUS CPU Socket AM2+ 2. The AM2+ socket has a different pinout from the 940-pin socket designed for the AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 / ...
...the socket and damaging the CPU! DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with AM2 socket. 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever...compatible with a 940-pin AM2+ socket designed for the AMD Opteron™ processor. The CPU fits in completely. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction R M2N-X PLUS M2N-X PLUS CPU Socket AM2+ 2. The AM2+ socket has a different pinout from the 940-pin socket designed for the AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 / ...
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The lever clicks on the motherboard. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! 5. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions ... on the side tab to connect the CPU fan connector! 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 indicate that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with the heatsink package. 7. 3. When the CPU is locked. 6. ASUS M2N-X PLUS 1-
The lever clicks on the motherboard. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! 5. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions ... on the side tab to connect the CPU fan connector! 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 indicate that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with the heatsink package. 7. 3. When the CPU is locked. 6. ASUS M2N-X PLUS 1-
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... sockets. The system maps the total size 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, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2GB unbuffered / ECC / non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard...
... sockets. The system maps the total size 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, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2GB unbuffered / ECC / non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard...
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... card to install expansion cards. See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. ASUS M2N-X PLUS 1-17 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you intend to use . 4. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Ensure to the motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. ...Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page. 3. Install the software drivers for later ...
... card to install expansion cards. See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. ASUS M2N-X PLUS 1-17 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you intend to use . 4. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Ensure to the motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. ...Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page. 3. Install the software drivers for later ...
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...figure shows a LAN 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 specifications. ASUS M2N-X PLUS 1-19 The following figure shows a network card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot.... The figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard has supports PCI Express x16 graphic...
...figure shows a LAN 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 specifications. ASUS M2N-X PLUS 1-19 The following figure shows a network card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot.... The figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard has supports PCI Express x16 graphic...
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...ID ribbon cable to match the covered hole on each Ultra DMA 133 / 100 / 66 / 33 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. M2N-X PLUS IDE Connector 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction Connect the blue connector to configure your device(s). This prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable. ... jumper setting Single device Cable-Select or Master Two devices Cable-Select Master Slave Mode of the following modes to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of device(s) Cable connector - There are three connectors on the Ultra DMA cable connector. 2.
...ID ribbon cable to match the covered hole on each Ultra DMA 133 / 100 / 66 / 33 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. M2N-X PLUS IDE Connector 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction Connect the blue connector to configure your device(s). This prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable. ... jumper setting Single device Cable-Select or Master Two devices Cable-Select Master Slave Mode of the following modes to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of device(s) Cable connector - There are three connectors on the Ultra DMA cable connector. 2.
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...NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of 1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at +12V. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. R M2N-X PLUS SPEAKER 1 +5V GND GND Speaker Out M2N-X PLUS Speaker Out Connector 1-26 Chapter ...allows you to hear system beeps and warnings. 4. Only CPU Fan connector supports Q-Fan function. R M2N-X PLUS CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND M2N-X PLUS Fan Connectors 5. CPU and Chassis Fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) The fan connectors support...
...NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of 1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at +12V. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. R M2N-X PLUS SPEAKER 1 +5V GND GND Speaker Out M2N-X PLUS Speaker Out Connector 1-26 Chapter ...allows you to hear system beeps and warnings. 4. Only CPU Fan connector supports Q-Fan function. R M2N-X PLUS CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND M2N-X PLUS Fan Connectors 5. CPU and Chassis Fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) The fan connectors support...
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... connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Doing so will damage the motherboard! USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND R M2N-X PLUS USB56 1 USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC USB910 M2N-X PLUS USB 2.0 Connectors 1 USB78 1 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB...+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND Never connect a 1394 cable to 480 Mbps connection speed. 6. 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 Optical drive audio in connector (4-pin CD) These connectors allow you to a slot...
... connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Doing so will damage the motherboard! USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND R M2N-X PLUS USB56 1 USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC USB910 M2N-X PLUS USB 2.0 Connectors 1 USB78 1 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB...+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND Never connect a 1394 cable to 480 Mbps connection speed. 6. 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 Optical drive audio in connector (4-pin CD) These connectors allow you to a slot...
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... pin definition pin definition AGND PRESENSE# MIC2_JD HP_HD AGND NC NC NC AAFP MIC2_L MIC2_R Line out_R NC Line out_L MIC2_L MIC2_R HP_R Jack_Sense HP_L M2N-X PLUS Azalia Analog Front Panel Connector • We recommend that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. Front panel audio connector (10...-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set the Front Panel Select item in the BIOS to this connector. Connect one end of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. • By default, this connector is for details. 1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction
... pin definition pin definition AGND PRESENSE# MIC2_JD HP_HD AGND NC NC NC AAFP MIC2_L MIC2_R Line out_R NC Line out_L MIC2_L MIC2_R HP_R Jack_Sense HP_L M2N-X PLUS Azalia Analog Front Panel Connector • We recommend that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. Front panel audio connector (10...-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set the Front Panel Select item in the BIOS to this connector. Connect one end of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. • By default, this connector is for details. 1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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... Computer. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... 4. 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 M2NXPLUS.ROM. 2. EZFlash starting BIOS...3 1/2 Floppy dialog box. To update the BIOS using a DOS‑based utility. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to prevent system boot failure! • A "Floppy not found!" ASUS M2N-X PLUS 2- Windows® Vista environment a. Click from a floppy disk and using EZ Flash: 1. Right...
... Computer. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... 4. 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 M2NXPLUS.ROM. 2. EZFlash starting BIOS...3 1/2 Floppy dialog box. To update the BIOS using a DOS‑based utility. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to prevent system boot failure! • A "Floppy not found!" ASUS M2N-X PLUS 2- Windows® Vista environment a. Click from a floppy disk and using EZ Flash: 1. Right...
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...BIOS file on a piece of paper. done Verifying flash .... Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. done Advance Check ...... Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. You... need to type the exact BIOS filename at the prompt type: afudos /i[filename] where [filename] is completed. All rights reserved. done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS M2N-X PLUS...
...BIOS file on a piece of paper. done Verifying flash .... Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. done Advance Check ...... Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. You... need to type the exact BIOS filename at the prompt type: afudos /i[filename] where [filename] is completed. All rights reserved. done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS M2N-X PLUS...
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... be the latest BIOS version for floppy... Remove any floppy disk from the support CD: 1. Bad BIOS checksum. Checking for this motherboard. Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. CD-ROM found , the utility automatically checks the optical drive for floppy... Start ...utility then updates the corrupted BIOS file. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the optical drive. 3. Recovering the BIOS from the support CD To recover the BIOS from the floppy disk drive, then turn on the system. 2. ASUS M2N-X PLUS 2- Reading file "M2NXPLUS.ROM". Floppy not found! ...
... be the latest BIOS version for floppy... Remove any floppy disk from the support CD: 1. Bad BIOS checksum. Checking for this motherboard. Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. CD-ROM found , the utility automatically checks the optical drive for floppy... Start ...utility then updates the corrupted BIOS file. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the optical drive. 3. Recovering the BIOS from the support CD To recover the BIOS from the floppy disk drive, then turn on the system. 2. ASUS M2N-X PLUS 2- Reading file "M2NXPLUS.ROM". Floppy not found! ...
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... power button to reconfigure your system using this section are not prompted to ensure system compatibility and stability. If you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your computer in this utility. ASUS M2N-X PLUS 2-11 If the system becomes unstable after POST, reboot the system by doing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to use...
... power button to reconfigure your system using this section are not prompted to ensure system compatibility and stability. If you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your computer in this utility. ASUS M2N-X PLUS 2-11 If the system becomes unstable after POST, reboot the system by doing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to use...