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Contents 2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support 2-31 2.5.4 APM Configuration 2-32 2.5.5 Hardware Monitor 2-33 2.6 Boot menu 2-34 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 2-34 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 2-35 2.6.3 Security 2-36 2.7 Exit menu 2-38 Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 Installing an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support CD information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-4 3.2.4 Make Disk menu 3-5 3.2.5 Manual menu 3-6 3.2.6 ASUS Contact information 3-7 3.2.7 Other information 3-7 3.3 Creating a RAID driver disk 3-9
Contents 2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support 2-31 2.5.4 APM Configuration 2-32 2.5.5 Hardware Monitor 2-33 2.6 Boot menu 2-34 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 2-34 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 2-35 2.6.3 Security 2-36 2.7 Exit menu 2-38 Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 Installing an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support CD information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-4 3.2.4 Make Disk menu 3-5 3.2.5 Manual menu 3-6 3.2.6 ASUS Contact information 3-7 3.2.7 Other information 3-7 3.3 Creating a RAID driver disk 3-9
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... 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 the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may have been added by your dealer. Detailed... Setup menus. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 3: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the standard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. viii How this guide This user guide contains the...
... 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 the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may have been added by your dealer. Detailed... Setup menus. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 3: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the standard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. viii How this guide This user guide contains the...
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... Protection: - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 - HT LINK frequency tuning from 200MHz up to 2 GB of unbuffered/ECC/non-ECC 800/667/533 MHz 1 x PCI Express™ x16 slot 2 x PCI Express™ x1 slots 3 x PCI slots Supports: - 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66/33 interfaces - 4 x Serial ATA 3 Gb/s devices - M2N-X specifications...
... Protection: - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 - HT LINK frequency tuning from 200MHz up to 2 GB of unbuffered/ECC/non-ECC 800/667/533 MHz 1 x PCI Express™ x16 slot 2 x PCI Express™ x1 slots 3 x PCI slots Supports: - 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66/33 interfaces - 4 x Serial ATA 3 Gb/s devices - M2N-X specifications...
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xi 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 ...connector WOR by Ring, WOL by PME, WOR 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. x 7.6 in .
xi 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 ...connector WOR by Ring, WOL by PME, WOR 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. x 7.6 in .
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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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... 64-bit architecture. Before you for buying an ASUS® M2N-X motherboard! 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 ASUS motherboard support CD Documentation User guide If any of the above...
... 64-bit architecture. Before you for buying an ASUS® M2N-X motherboard! 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 ASUS motherboard support CD Documentation User guide If any of the above...
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...14 for details. See page 1-21 for details. USB 2.0 is software compatible with the onboard LAN port. 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 Mbps LAN Easy...® nForce 520 MCP southbridge allows RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5, and JBOD configurations for a cool and quiet operating environment. ASUS M2N-X 1- This high speed interface is backward compatible with peak bandwidths of up the PCI bus. NVIDIA® nForce™ 520 MCP chipsets ...
...14 for details. See page 1-21 for details. USB 2.0 is software compatible with the onboard LAN port. 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 Mbps LAN Easy...® nForce 520 MCP southbridge allows RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5, and JBOD configurations for a cool and quiet operating environment. ASUS M2N-X 1- This high speed interface is backward compatible with peak bandwidths of up the PCI bus. NVIDIA® nForce™ 520 MCP chipsets ...
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... case the system hangs due to overclocking. See page 2-3 for each parameter. feature of inappropriate connection. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features Fanless Design The ASUS fanless design allows multi-directional heat flow from major thermal sources in the motherboard to lower overall system temperature, resulting ...following areas: CPU, power, VGA, Northbridge and Southbridge. eliminates the need to use a DOS-based utility or boot from the support CD in quieter operation and longer system life. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU...
... case the system hangs due to overclocking. See page 2-3 for each parameter. feature of inappropriate connection. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features Fanless Design The ASUS fanless design allows multi-directional heat flow from major thermal sources in the motherboard to lower overall system temperature, resulting ...following areas: CPU, power, VGA, Northbridge and Southbridge. eliminates the need to use a DOS-based utility or boot from the support CD in quieter operation and longer system life. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU...
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... highersized channel is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 12 Pins M2N-X 112 Pins M2N-X 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 256...
... highersized channel is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 12 Pins M2N-X 112 Pins M2N-X 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 256...
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... Brand Elpida Elpida Hynix Infineon Kingston Micron Samsung Samsung Qimonda Qimonda Qimonda Qimonda Micron Micron Micron Corsair Elpida Micron Kingmax Elpida Elpida Side(s) Component DIMM support A BC SS E5116AB-5C-E SS E5116AF-5C-E DS HY5PS56821F-C4 SS HYB18T512800AF3733336550 DS D6408TE7BL-37 DS 5YD11D9GCT SS K4T56083QF-GCD5 SS K4T51083QB-GCD5 SS ... DS D9BOM DS Z9BQT DS D9CRZ DS MIII0052532M8CEC SS E5108AB-5C-E SS 6ND22D9GCT(ECC) SS KKEA88B4IAK-37 SS E5116AB-5C-E SS E5108AE-5C-E Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest QVL. Double-sided DIMM support: A - C - B -
... Brand Elpida Elpida Hynix Infineon Kingston Micron Samsung Samsung Qimonda Qimonda Qimonda Qimonda Micron Micron Micron Corsair Elpida Micron Kingmax Elpida Elpida Side(s) Component DIMM support A BC SS E5116AB-5C-E SS E5116AF-5C-E DS HY5PS56821F-C4 SS HYB18T512800AF3733336550 DS D6408TE7BL-37 DS 5YD11D9GCT SS K4T56083QF-GCD5 SS K4T51083QB-GCD5 SS ... DS D9BOM DS Z9BQT DS D9CRZ DS MIII0052532M8CEC SS E5108AB-5C-E SS 6ND22D9GCT(ECC) SS KKEA88B4IAK-37 SS E5116AB-5C-E SS E5108AE-5C-E Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest QVL. Double-sided DIMM support: A - C - B -
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... DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. Failure to do not support DDR DIMMs. Do not install DDR DIMMs to both the motherboard and the components. 1. ASUS M2N-X 1-15 Align a DIMM on the socket such that it flips out with extra force. 2. Firmly ... or other system components. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Make sure to unlock the DIMM. 2 1 1 DDR2 DIMM notch Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in place and the DIMM is...
... DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. Failure to do not support DDR DIMMs. Do not install DDR DIMMs to both the motherboard and the components. 1. ASUS M2N-X 1-15 Align a DIMM on the socket such that it flips out with extra force. 2. Firmly ... or other system components. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Make sure to unlock the DIMM. 2 1 1 DDR2 DIMM notch Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in place and the DIMM is...
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... until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you intend to use . 4. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Align the card connector with the screw you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Turn on...
... until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you intend to use . 4. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Align the card connector with the screw you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Turn on...
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used - otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. ASUS M2N-X 1-17 When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments; used - - - - Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Priority 0 1 1 2 2 - 3 11 4 12 5 13 6 14...
used - otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. ASUS M2N-X 1-17 When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments; used - - - - Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Priority 0 1 1 2 2 - 3 11 4 12 5 13 6 14...
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... on the PCI Express x16 slot. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction The 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. 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 the PCI Express specifications. The figure shows a graphics card installed ...
... on the PCI Express x16 slot. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction The 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. 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 the PCI Express specifications. The figure shows a graphics card installed ...
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...ATA I interface allows up to 150 MB/s data transfer rate while Serial ATA II allows up to the RAID manual in the support CD. • The RAID function of these connectors, enable the RAID Enabled item in the NVRAID Configuration sub-menu in the...connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for details. 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction M2N-X SATA1 SATA2 SATA SATA GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND GND RSATA_TXP RSATA_TXN GND RSATA_RXP...
...ATA I interface allows up to 150 MB/s data transfer rate while Serial ATA II allows up to the RAID manual in the support CD. • The RAID function of these connectors, enable the RAID Enabled item in the NVRAID Configuration sub-menu in the...connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for details. 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction M2N-X SATA1 SATA2 SATA SATA GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND GND RSATA_TXP RSATA_TXN GND RSATA_RXP...
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Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. CPU_FAN M2N-X CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND M2N-X Fan Connectors 5. 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 ...22A (26.64W max.) at +12V. 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 Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors.
Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. CPU_FAN M2N-X CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND M2N-X Fan Connectors 5. 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 ...22A (26.64W max.) at +12V. 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 Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors.
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...+V USB_PUSB_P+ GND USB+V USB_PUSB_P+ GND NC USB+V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC M2N-X USB 2.0 Connectors USB10 1 USB 1 USB+V USB_PUSB_P+ GND USB+V USB_PUSB_P+ GND Never connect a 1394 cable to receive stereo audio input from ...connector (4-pin CD) These connectors allow you to the USB connectors. CD (black) M2N-X Left Audio Channel Ground Ground Right Audio Channel M2N-X Internal Audio Connector 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The USB ...
...+V USB_PUSB_P+ GND USB+V USB_PUSB_P+ GND NC USB+V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC M2N-X USB 2.0 Connectors USB10 1 USB 1 USB+V USB_PUSB_P+ GND USB+V USB_PUSB_P+ GND Never connect a 1394 cable to receive stereo audio input from ...connector (4-pin CD) These connectors allow you to the USB connectors. CD (black) M2N-X Left Audio Channel Ground Ground Right Audio Channel M2N-X Internal Audio Connector 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The USB ...
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... connector is set to this connector. ASUS M2N-X 1-27 Azalia-compliant pin definition Legacy AC'-compliant pin definition AGND PRESENSE# MIC2_JD HP_HD M2N-X 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 Azalia Analog Front Panel Connector •...the HD Audio item in the BIOS is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, make sure that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. 8. Connect one end of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. • If you...
... connector is set to this connector. ASUS M2N-X 1-27 Azalia-compliant pin definition Legacy AC'-compliant pin definition AGND PRESENSE# MIC2_JD HP_HD M2N-X 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 Azalia Analog Front Panel Connector •...the HD Audio item in the BIOS is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, make sure that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. 8. Connect one end of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. • If you...
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...(2-pin PWRBTN) This connector is for the system power button. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. 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 in sleep or soft-off mode depending on or... from or written to the HDD. • ATX power button/soft-off the system power. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. ASUS M2N-X 1-29 PLED+ PLEDPWR GND IDELED+ IDELED- System panel connector (20-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.
...(2-pin PWRBTN) This connector is for the system power button. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. 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 in sleep or soft-off mode depending on or... from or written to the HDD. • ATX power button/soft-off the system power. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. ASUS M2N-X 1-29 PLED+ PLEDPWR GND IDELED+ IDELED- System panel connector (20-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.
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...2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 3. b. e. e. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a floppy disk or the motherboard support CD.) 2. c. ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS in case you to the optical drive. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . A Format 3...\makeboot a: assuming that D: is your BIOS The following to restore the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk, or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) 4. 2.1 Managing and updating your optical drive. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB...
...2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 3. b. e. e. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a floppy disk or the motherboard support CD.) 2. c. ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS in case you to the optical drive. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . A Format 3...\makeboot a: assuming that D: is your BIOS The following to restore the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk, or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) 4. 2.1 Managing and updating your optical drive. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB...