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Contents Notices vi Safety information vii M2N-X 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 1.7.2 Memory configurations 1-12 1.7.3 Installing...
Contents Notices vi Safety information vii M2N-X 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 1.7.2 Memory configurations 1-12 1.7.3 Installing...
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... setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility 2-3 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility 2-4 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 2-6 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility 2-8 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-11 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-12 2.2.2 Menu bar... 2-15 2.3.6 SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, and SATA4 2-17 2.3.7 System Information 2-18 2.4 Advanced menu 2-19 2.4.1 Jumperfree Configuration 2-19 2.4.2 CPU Configuration 2-21 2.4.3 Chipset 2-22 2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration 2-28 2.4.5 PCI PnP 2-29 2.4.6 USB Configuration 2-30 2.5 Power menu 2-31 ...
... setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility 2-3 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility 2-4 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 2-6 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility 2-8 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-11 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-12 2.2.2 Menu bar... 2-15 2.3.6 SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, and SATA4 2-17 2.3.7 System Information 2-18 2.4 Advanced menu 2-19 2.4.1 Jumperfree Configuration 2-19 2.4.2 CPU Configuration 2-21 2.4.3 Chipset 2-22 2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration 2-28 2.4.5 PCI PnP 2-29 2.4.6 USB Configuration 2-30 2.5 Power menu 2-31 ...
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... DMA 133/100/66/33 interfaces - 4 x Serial ATA 3 Gb/s devices - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 - ASUS EZ Flash ASUS Install ASUS MyLogo™ ASUS Dram Burnt Proof ASUS Fanless Thermal Solution (heatsink) (continued on back) Stepless Frequency Selection (SFS): - Profile Overclocking Protection: - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS EZ DIY: - M2N-X specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion slots Storage High Definition...
... DMA 133/100/66/33 interfaces - 4 x Serial ATA 3 Gb/s devices - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 - ASUS EZ Flash ASUS Install ASUS MyLogo™ ASUS Dram Burnt Proof ASUS Fanless Thermal Solution (heatsink) (continued on back) Stepless Frequency Selection (SFS): - Profile Overclocking Protection: - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS EZ DIY: - M2N-X specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion slots Storage High Definition...
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M2N-X specifications summary Manageability BIOS features Rear panel Internal Connector Manageability Form Factor Support CD contents 4 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI, Wfm2.0, ACPI2.0a, SM BIOS2.3, CPU Multiplier 1 x Parallel port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x Coaxial S/PDIF Out port 1 x COM port 1 x PS/2 ...by PME, Chassis Intrusion(option), PXE ATX Form Factor: 12 in . (30.5cm x 19.3cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update NVIDIA® MediaShield™ RAID Anti-virus software (OEM version) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xi x 7.6 in ...
M2N-X specifications summary Manageability BIOS features Rear panel Internal Connector Manageability Form Factor Support CD contents 4 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI, Wfm2.0, ACPI2.0a, SM BIOS2.3, CPU Multiplier 1 x Parallel port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x Coaxial S/PDIF Out port 1 x COM port 1 x PS/2 ...by PME, Chassis Intrusion(option), PXE ATX Form Factor: 12 in . (30.5cm x 19.3cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update NVIDIA® MediaShield™ RAID Anti-virus software (OEM version) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xi x 7.6 in ...
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... the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 1.1 to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. ASUS M2N-X 1- AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology The motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology, which features data transfer rates of 800MHz/667... fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for details. This high speed interface is backward compatible with existing PCI specifications. Allows you to play online...
... the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 1.1 to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. ASUS M2N-X 1- AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology The motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology, which features data transfer rates of 800MHz/667... fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for details. This high speed interface is backward compatible with existing PCI specifications. Allows you to play online...
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...-directional heat flow from a floppy disk. See page 2-6 for details. ASUS EZ Flash With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to personalize and add style to the BIOS default settings in the following areas: CPU, power, VGA, Northbridge and Southbridge. Simply shut down and reboot the system..., and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS MyLogo™ This new feature present in quieter ...
...-directional heat flow from a floppy disk. See page 2-6 for details. ASUS EZ Flash With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to personalize and add style to the BIOS default settings in the following areas: CPU, power, VGA, Northbridge and Southbridge. Simply shut down and reboot the system..., and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS MyLogo™ This new feature present in quieter ...
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...completely. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction Socket lever Make sure that the socket lever is designed for the AM2 socket. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to a 90°-100° angle. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to ...90°-100° angle, otherwise the CPU does not fit in only one correct orientation. Locate the CPU socket on the socket and damaging the CPU! 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU. 1. M2N-X M2N-X CPU Socket AM2 2. Make sure you use a CPU is lifted up to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard...
...completely. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction Socket lever Make sure that the socket lever is designed for the AM2 socket. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to a 90°-100° angle. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to ...90°-100° angle, otherwise the CPU does not fit in only one correct orientation. Locate the CPU socket on the socket and damaging the CPU! 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU. 1. M2N-X M2N-X CPU Socket AM2 2. Make sure you use a CPU is lifted up to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard...
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... to secure the CPU. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket to indicate that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with the heatsink package. 7. ASUS M2N-X 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 damaging the CPU! 5. 3. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! CPU_FAN M2N-X CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND M2N-X CPU...
... to secure the CPU. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket to indicate that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with the heatsink package. 7. ASUS M2N-X 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 damaging the CPU! 5. 3. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! CPU_FAN M2N-X CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND M2N-X CPU...
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...™ 64 X2/Athlon™ 64/Athlon™ FX/Sempron™ processor require a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to install the CPU heatsink and fan. 1. If the instructions in this section do not have to remove the retention module base when installing the... base is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that you install the heatsink and fan assembly. Follow these steps to ensure optimum...
...™ 64 X2/Athlon™ 64/Athlon™ FX/Sempron™ processor require a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to install the CPU heatsink and fan. 1. If the instructions in this section do not have to remove the retention module base when installing the... base is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that you install the heatsink and fan assembly. Follow these steps to ensure optimum...
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... (Default) Clear RTC You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. For system failure due to overclocking. ASUS M2N-X 1-19 You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Remove the onboard...
... (Default) Clear RTC You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. For system failure due to overclocking. ASUS M2N-X 1-19 You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Remove the onboard...
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...matches the ground pin of 1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at +12V. Only CPU Fan connector supports Q-Fan function. CPU_FAN M2N-X CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND M2N-X Fan Connectors 5. Speaker out connector (4-pin SPEAKER) This connector is for the case...CPU and Chassis Fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~740mA (8.88W max.) or a total of the connector. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to hear system beeps and warnings. +V GND GND Speaker Out SPEAKER M2N-X 1 M2N-X Speaker Out Connector ASUS M2N...
...matches the ground pin of 1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at +12V. Only CPU Fan connector supports Q-Fan function. CPU_FAN M2N-X CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND M2N-X Fan Connectors 5. Speaker out connector (4-pin SPEAKER) This connector is for the case...CPU and Chassis Fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~740mA (8.88W max.) or a total of the connector. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to hear system beeps and warnings. +V GND GND Speaker Out SPEAKER M2N-X 1 M2N-X Speaker Out Connector ASUS M2N...
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... Sempron(tm) Processor 3200+ Speed Count : 1800MHz : 1 System Memory Usable Size: 256MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory 2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS setup
... Sempron(tm) Processor 3200+ Speed Count : 1800MHz : 1 System Memory Usable Size: 256MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory 2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS setup
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... default. If the system becomes unstable, return to malfunction. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.900V] [1.950V] ASUS M2N-X 2-19 Jumperfree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration Configure System Frequency/Voltage AI Overclocking Chipset Voltage ... [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] AI Overclocking [Auto] Allows selection of CPU frequency and auto adjustment of the chipset voltage. The configuration options vary depending on the CPU installed. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.2V] [1.3V] Memory Voltage [Auto...
... default. If the system becomes unstable, return to malfunction. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.900V] [1.950V] ASUS M2N-X 2-19 Jumperfree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration Configure System Frequency/Voltage AI Overclocking Chipset Voltage ... [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] AI Overclocking [Auto] Allows selection of CPU frequency and auto adjustment of the chipset voltage. The configuration options vary depending on the CPU installed. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.2V] [1.3V] Memory Voltage [Auto...
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...when the AI Overclocking item is set to [Overclock Profile]. Overclock Options [Auto] Allows you to adjust the CPU frequency. You can also type the desired CPU frequency using the numeric keypad. PCI-Express Frequency (MHz) [100] Allows you to the default setting. ... The values range from 200 to become unstable! Configuration options: [Auto] [Overclock 3%] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 7%] 2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS setup CPU Frequency (MHz) [200.0] Displays the frequency sent by the BIOS. The value of this happens, revert to select the overclock options. Selecting a very...
...when the AI Overclocking item is set to [Overclock Profile]. Overclock Options [Auto] Allows you to adjust the CPU frequency. You can also type the desired CPU frequency using the numeric keypad. PCI-Express Frequency (MHz) [100] Allows you to the default setting. ... The values range from 200 to become unstable! Configuration options: [Auto] [Overclock 3%] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 7%] 2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS setup CPU Frequency (MHz) [200.0] Displays the frequency sent by the BIOS. The value of this happens, revert to select the overclock options. Selecting a very...
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... function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M2N-X 2-21 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Secure Virtual Machine [Enabled] Enables or disables the AMD secure virtual machine. 2.4.2 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. GART...Reporting [Disabled] This option should remain disabled for testing purpose. The driver developer may enable it run at lower multiplier setting. CPU Configuration Module Version: 13.06 AGESA Version: 02.08.00 Physical Count: 1 Logical Count : 1 AMD Sempron(tm) ...
... function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M2N-X 2-21 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Secure Virtual Machine [Enabled] Enables or disables the AMD secure virtual machine. 2.4.2 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. GART...Reporting [Disabled] This option should remain disabled for testing purpose. The driver developer may enable it run at lower multiplier setting. CPU Configuration Module Version: 13.06 AGESA Version: 02.08.00 Physical Count: 1 Logical Count : 1 AMD Sempron(tm) ...
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...or [Ignored] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M2N-X 2 - 33 Select Ignored if you to the chassis, the specific field shows N/A. If the fan is not connected to display... Ignored if you do not wish to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. 2.5.5 Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature [38ºC/100ºF] MB Temperature [32ºC/89.5ºF] CPU Fan Speed [3260RPM] Chassis Fan Speed [N/A] VCORE Voltage [ 1.424V] 3.3V Voltage [ 3.296V] ...
...or [Ignored] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M2N-X 2 - 33 Select Ignored if you to the chassis, the specific field shows N/A. If the fan is not connected to display... Ignored if you do not wish to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. 2.5.5 Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature [38ºC/100ºF] MB Temperature [32ºC/89.5ºF] CPU Fan Speed [3260RPM] Chassis Fan Speed [N/A] VCORE Voltage [ 1.424V] 3.3V Voltage [ 3.296V] ...
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...CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of the utilities through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer screen by installing the ASUS screen saver. ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet Utility This item installs the ASUS... Utilities Install all of any detected problems. This utility helps you to your computer in a Windows® environment. ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard for different operating system versions. 3- Chapter 3: Software support This utility requires an Internet connection either through...
...CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of the utilities through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer screen by installing the ASUS screen saver. ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet Utility This item installs the ASUS... Utilities Install all of any detected problems. This utility helps you to your computer in a Windows® environment. ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard for different operating system versions. 3- Chapter 3: Software support This utility requires an Internet connection either through...