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Before you for buying an ASUS® M2N-X motherboard! It features 2000/1600 MT/s HyperTransport Bus, dual-channel ECC, non-ECC and unbuffered DDR2 800 memory support and AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology. Thank ... 64 FX processors with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for details. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction See page 1-8 for the following items. Motherboard ASUS M2N-X motherboard Cables 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 Accessories I/O shield Application CD...
Before you for buying an ASUS® M2N-X motherboard! It features 2000/1600 MT/s HyperTransport Bus, dual-channel ECC, non-ECC and unbuffered DDR2 800 memory support and AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology. Thank ... 64 FX processors with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for details. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction See page 1-8 for the following items. Motherboard ASUS M2N-X motherboard Cables 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 Accessories I/O shield Application CD...
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... (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 1.1 to a fast 480 Mbps on the new SATA 3Gb/s storage specification. ASUS M2N-X 1- DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for four SATA connectors. 10/100...
... (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 1.1 to a fast 480 Mbps on the new SATA 3Gb/s storage specification. ASUS M2N-X 1- DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for four SATA connectors. 10/100...
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... cable before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. M2N-X SB_PWR M2N-X Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS M2N-X 1- This is switched off mode.
... cable before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. M2N-X SB_PWR M2N-X Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS M2N-X 1- This is switched off mode.
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1.5.2 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis R M2N-X ASUS M2N-X 1- Do not overtighten the screws! The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. Doing so can damage the motherboard. 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.
1.5.2 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis R M2N-X ASUS M2N-X 1- Do not overtighten the screws! The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. Doing so can damage the motherboard. 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.
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.... Carefully insert the CPU into the socket to indicate that came with a small triangle. 4. When the CPU is locked. 6. CPU_FAN M2N-X CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND M2N-X CPU Fan Connector Do not forget to plug this connector. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket until it... the gold triangle matches the socket corner with the heatsink package. 7. 3. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! ASUS M2N-X 1-
.... Carefully insert the CPU into the socket to indicate that came with a small triangle. 4. When the CPU is locked. 6. CPU_FAN M2N-X CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND M2N-X CPU Fan Connector Do not forget to plug this connector. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket until it... the gold triangle matches the socket corner with the heatsink package. 7. 3. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! ASUS M2N-X 1-
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ASUS M2N-X 1-11 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; Align the other end of the retention bracket to the module base. Push down the retention bracket lock on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to the retention module base. 3. 2. Make sure that the retention bracket is in place. 4. otherwise, you cannot snap the retention bracket in place.
ASUS M2N-X 1-11 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; Align the other end of the retention bracket to the module base. Push down the retention bracket lock on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to the retention module base. 3. 2. Make sure that the retention bracket is in place. 4. otherwise, you cannot snap the retention bracket in place.
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... DIMM notch Unlocked retaining clip • A DDR2 DIMM is keyed with a notch so that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the 1 socket. 3. ASUS M2N-X 1-15 Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. • The DDR2 DIMM sockets do so may cause severe damage to the...
... DIMM notch Unlocked retaining clip • A DDR2 DIMM is keyed with a notch so that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the 1 socket. 3. ASUS M2N-X 1-15 Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. • The DDR2 DIMM sockets do so may cause severe damage to the...
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.... used - used - - - - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments; ASUS M2N-X 1-17 Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Priority 0 1 1 2 2 - 3 11 4 12 5 13 6 14 7 15 8 3 9 4 10 5 11 6 12 7 13 8 14 9 15 10 Standard Function System Timer Keyboard Controller Re...
.... used - used - - - - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments; ASUS M2N-X 1-17 Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Priority 0 1 1 2 2 - 3 11 4 12 5 13 6 14 7 15 8 3 9 4 10 5 11 6 12 7 13 8 14 9 15 10 Standard Function System Timer Keyboard Controller Re...
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To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. M2N-X M2N-X Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 2 Normal (Default) Clear RTC You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to pins 2-3. 1.9 Jumpers 1. ...-enter data. For system failure due to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. ASUS M2N-X 1-19 Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. You can automatically reset parameter settings to default...
To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. M2N-X M2N-X Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 2 Normal (Default) Clear RTC You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to pins 2-3. 1.9 Jumpers 1. ...-enter data. For system failure due to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. ASUS M2N-X 1-19 Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. You can automatically reset parameter settings to default...
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... Description OFF No link ORANGE 100 Mbps connection Status OFF GREEN Description No link 10 Mbps connection LAN port 4. This port connects a headphone or a speaker. ASUS M2N-X 1-21 This port connects a tape, CD, DVD player, or other devices. 3. Refer to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Parallel port. This port connects...
... Description OFF No link ORANGE 100 Mbps connection Status OFF GREEN Description No link 10 Mbps connection LAN port 4. This port connects a headphone or a speaker. ASUS M2N-X 1-21 This port connects a tape, CD, DVD player, or other devices. 3. Refer to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Parallel port. This port connects...
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... jumper is removed to match the covered hole on the ID ribbon cable to configure your device(s). M2N-X PRI_IDE M2N-X IDE Connector PIN1 NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the Ultra DMA cable connector. 2. ASUS M2N-X 1-23 Drive jumper setting Single device Cable-Select or Master Two devices Cable-Select Master Slave...
... jumper is removed to match the covered hole on the ID ribbon cable to configure your device(s). M2N-X PRI_IDE M2N-X IDE Connector PIN1 NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the Ultra DMA cable connector. 2. ASUS M2N-X 1-23 Drive jumper setting Single device Cable-Select or Master Two devices Cable-Select Master Slave...
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... FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND M2N-X Fan Connectors 5. 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-X 1-25 CPU and Chassis Fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) The fan connectors...
... FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND M2N-X Fan Connectors 5. 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-X 1-25 CPU and Chassis Fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) The fan connectors...
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... Analog Front Panel Connector • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector. ASUS M2N-X 1-27 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that the HD Audio item in the ...
... Analog Front Panel Connector • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector. ASUS M2N-X 1-27 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that the HD Audio item in the ...
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... (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for the system power LED. PWR LED PWR BTN M2N-X F_PANEL HD LED RESET M2N-X System Panel Connector • System power LED (2-pin PWRLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power button. Connect the...(2-pin PWRBTN) This connector is read from or written to this connector. Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings. ASUS M2N-X 1-29 System panel connector (20-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. The system power LED lights up or flashes...
... (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for the system power LED. PWR LED PWR BTN M2N-X F_PANEL HD LED RESET M2N-X System Panel Connector • System power LED (2-pin PWRLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power button. Connect the...(2-pin PWRBTN) This connector is read from or written to this connector. Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings. ASUS M2N-X 1-29 System panel connector (20-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. The system power LED lights up or flashes...
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... not found , EZ Flash performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. ASUS M2N-X 2- EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... error message appears if there is accessible by pressing + during POST to display the following. To update the .... error message appears if the correct BIOS file is found !" Insert the floppy disk that you to update the BIOS without having to M2N-X.ROM. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for floppy... 4. The EZ Flash utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it is...
... not found , EZ Flash performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. ASUS M2N-X 2- EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... error message appears if there is accessible by pressing + during POST to display the following. To update the .... error message appears if the correct BIOS file is found !" Insert the floppy disk that you to update the BIOS without having to M2N-X.ROM. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for floppy... 4. The EZ Flash utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it is...
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... CD to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 3. done Reading flash ...... done Writing flash ...... done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS M2N-X 2- Save the BIOS file to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is the latest or the original BIOS file on a... exact BIOS filename at the prompt type: afudos /i[filename] where [filename] is completed. All rights reserved. done Advance Check ...... Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. WARNING!! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... Erasing...
... CD to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 3. done Reading flash ...... done Writing flash ...... done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS M2N-X 2- Save the BIOS file to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is the latest or the original BIOS file on a... exact BIOS filename at the prompt type: afudos /i[filename] where [filename] is completed. All rights reserved. done Advance Check ...... Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. WARNING!! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... Erasing...
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... BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for the original or updated BIOS file. ASUS M2N-X 2- Insert the support CD to download the latest BIOS file. Checking for floppy... Checking for floppy... Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the optical drive. 3. Recovering the BIOS from the support CD To recover the... for the original or updated BIOS file. Completed. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the floppy disk for CD-ROM... Reading file "M2N-X.ROM". 4. Starting BIOS recovery...
... BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for the original or updated BIOS file. ASUS M2N-X 2- Insert the support CD to download the latest BIOS file. Checking for floppy... Checking for floppy... Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the optical drive. 3. Recovering the BIOS from the support CD To recover the... for the original or updated BIOS file. Completed. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the floppy disk for CD-ROM... Reading file "M2N-X.ROM". 4. Starting BIOS recovery...
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The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from the Internet option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select. ASUS M2N-X 2- Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Click Next. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3.
The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from the Internet option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select. ASUS M2N-X 2- Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Click Next. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3.
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..."2.7 Exit Menu." • The BIOS setup screens shown in 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 with...the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit Menu. Being a menu-driven program, it as easy to force reset from the operating system. ASUS M2N-X 2-11 If the system becomes unstable after POST, reboot the system by doing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to ensure optimum ...
..."2.7 Exit Menu." • The BIOS setup screens shown in 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 with...the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit Menu. Being a menu-driven program, it as easy to force reset from the operating system. ASUS M2N-X 2-11 If the system becomes unstable after POST, reboot the system by doing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to ensure optimum ...
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... when there are items that is userconfigurable, you can change the value of a field, select it then press to display a pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS M2N-X 2-13 Select Screen Select Item +- A configurable field is enclosed in the sections below may cause system to configure system time. Configure DRAM Timing by SPD...
... when there are items that is userconfigurable, you can change the value of a field, select it then press to display a pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS M2N-X 2-13 Select Screen Select Item +- A configurable field is enclosed in the sections below may cause system to configure system time. Configure DRAM Timing by SPD...