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...viii About this guide ix M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS AI Lifestyle features 1-4 1.3.3 ASUS special features 1-7 1.3.4 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking features 1-8 1.3.5 ASUS features and the supporting OS 1-9 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-2 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-2 2.2.3 ASUS Stack Cool 2 2-3 2.2.4 Motherboard layout 2-4 2.2.5 Layout...
...viii About this guide ix M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS AI Lifestyle features 1-4 1.3.3 ASUS special features 1-7 1.3.4 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking features 1-8 1.3.5 ASUS features and the supporting OS 1-9 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-2 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-2 2.2.3 ASUS Stack Cool 2 2-3 2.2.4 Motherboard layout 2-4 2.2.5 Layout...
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... menu 4-47 Chapter 5: Software support 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support DVD information 5-1 5.2.1 Running the support DVD 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu 5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu 5-3 5.2.4 Make Disk menu 5-5 5.2.5 Manuals menu 5-6 5.2.6 ASUS Contact information 5-6 5.2.7 Other information 5-7 Contents 4.3.7 HDD SMART Monitoring 4-18 4.3.8 Installed Memory 4-18 4.3.9 Usable Memory 4-18 4.4 Advanced menu 4-19 4.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 4-19 4.4.2 AI NET2 4-22 4.4.3 CPU Configuration 4-23 4.4.4 Chipset 4-27...
... menu 4-47 Chapter 5: Software support 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support DVD information 5-1 5.2.1 Running the support DVD 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu 5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu 5-3 5.2.4 Make Disk menu 5-5 5.2.5 Manuals menu 5-6 5.2.6 ASUS Contact information 5-6 5.2.7 Other information 5-7 Contents 4.3.7 HDD SMART Monitoring 4-18 4.3.8 Installed Memory 4-18 4.3.9 Usable Memory 4-18 4.4 Advanced menu 4-19 4.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 4-19 4.4.2 AI NET2 4-22 4.4.3 CPU Configuration 4-23 4.4.4 Chipset 4-27...
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...x1 card) 1 x PCI Express™ x1 slot 2 x PCI 2.2 slots Supports two identical NVIDIA® SLI™-ready graphics cards, both at x16 mode ASUS two-slot thermal design NVIDIA® nForce® 590 SLI™ MCP supports: - 1 x IDE connector for AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 / Athlon... 800/667/533 MHz memory modules - Supports up to 8 GB system memory 2 x PCI Express™ x16 slots with external Marvell® PHY - M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) Storage LAN Socket AM2 for up...
...x1 card) 1 x PCI Express™ x1 slot 2 x PCI 2.2 slots Supports two identical NVIDIA® SLI™-ready graphics cards, both at x16 mode ASUS two-slot thermal design NVIDIA® nForce® 590 SLI™ MCP supports: - 1 x IDE connector for AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 / Athlon... 800/667/533 MHz memory modules - Supports up to 8 GB system memory 2 x PCI Express™ x16 slots with external Marvell® PHY - M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) Storage LAN Socket AM2 for up...
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M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition specifications summary Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support CD contents Form factor 2 x USB 2.0 connectors support four additional USB 2.0 ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector for 6 devices 1 x 2-port USB 2.0 module 1 x IEEE 1394a module 1 x I/O shield ScreenDUO (Retail version only) AI Remote (Retail version only) User's manual Drivers ASUS AI Suite ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update...
M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition specifications summary Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support CD contents Form factor 2 x USB 2.0 connectors support four additional USB 2.0 ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector for 6 devices 1 x 2-port USB 2.0 module 1 x IEEE 1394a module 1 x I/O shield ScreenDUO (Retail version only) AI Remote (Retail version only) User's manual Drivers ASUS AI Suite ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update...
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... caches to satisfy the rising demand for more powerful processing capability. NVIDIA nForce® 590 SLI™ (NVIDIA LinkBoost™ certified) NVIDIA nForce® 590 SLI™ media and communication processors (MCPs) deliver the tools and performance PC enthusiasts demand. ... contains two physical CPU cores with existing PCI specifications. See page 2‑13 and 2-14 for system overclocking and greater data throughput. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that supports AMD Athlon™...
... caches to satisfy the rising demand for more powerful processing capability. NVIDIA nForce® 590 SLI™ (NVIDIA LinkBoost™ certified) NVIDIA nForce® 590 SLI™ media and communication processors (MCPs) deliver the tools and performance PC enthusiasts demand. ... contains two physical CPU cores with existing PCI specifications. See page 2‑13 and 2-14 for system overclocking and greater data throughput. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that supports AMD Athlon™...
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...quiet operating environment. ASAP (ASUS Accelerated Propeller) ASAP gets you unprecedented control from a distance! ASAP supports the Windows® ReadyBoost™ technology which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for details. 1.3.2 ASUS AI Lifestyle features AI ... The motherboard comes with USB 1.1. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology The motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology, which improves system performance under Windows® Vista. USB 2.0 is backward compatible with dual Gigabit LAN controllers to provide the...
...quiet operating environment. ASAP (ASUS Accelerated Propeller) ASAP gets you unprecedented control from a distance! ASAP supports the Windows® ReadyBoost™ technology which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for details. 1.3.2 ASUS AI Lifestyle features AI ... The motherboard comes with USB 1.1. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology The motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology, which improves system performance under Windows® Vista. USB 2.0 is backward compatible with dual Gigabit LAN controllers to provide the...
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... adjust CPU and Vcore voltage, minimizing noise and power consumption. See page 2-34 and 4-42 for details. See page 5-27 for details. ASUS Crystal Sound... This feature can choose the mode that best suits their needs. The ScreenDUO synchronizes information from four modes to start up your favorite applications. TPM Support This motherboard supports... the Windows® Vista BitLocker™ Drive Encryption hardware requirement for details. The TPM module is temporarily away. ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition 1- See page 5-28 for a...
... adjust CPU and Vcore voltage, minimizing noise and power consumption. See page 2-34 and 4-42 for details. See page 5-27 for details. ASUS Crystal Sound... This feature can choose the mode that best suits their needs. The ScreenDUO synchronizes information from four modes to start up your favorite applications. TPM Support This motherboard supports... the Windows® Vista BitLocker™ Drive Encryption hardware requirement for details. The TPM module is temporarily away. ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition 1- See page 5-28 for a...
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... of the connector. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CHA_FAN1 CHA_FAN2 GND +12V Rotation GND +12V Rotation M2N32-SLI PREMIUM M2N32-SLI PREMIUM CPU Fan connectors PWR_FAN GND +12V Rotation CHA_FAN3 GND +12V Rotation CHIP_FAN GND +12V Rotation CHA_FAN4 GND +12V Rotation • Only the CPU-FAN and CHA-FAN 1-4 connectors support the ASUS Q FAN2 feature. • If...
... of the connector. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CHA_FAN1 CHA_FAN2 GND +12V Rotation GND +12V Rotation M2N32-SLI PREMIUM M2N32-SLI PREMIUM CPU Fan connectors PWR_FAN GND +12V Rotation CHA_FAN3 GND +12V Rotation CHIP_FAN GND +12V Rotation CHA_FAN4 GND +12V Rotation • Only the CPU-FAN and CHA-FAN 1-4 connectors support the ASUS Q FAN2 feature. • If...
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...This connector is inadequate. • The ATX 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant (500W) PSU has been tested to support the motherboard power requirements with the following configuration: CPU: AMD FX-62 Memory 1024 MB DDR2-800 (x4) Graphics card: PCI Express x16 NVIDIA 7900GTX Serial ... Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition GND PRESENCE# SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC M2N32-SLI PREMIUM MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT1 L M2N32-SLI PREMIUM Analog front panel connector • We recommend that you want to [HD Audio]. If...
...This connector is inadequate. • The ATX 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant (500W) PSU has been tested to support the motherboard power requirements with the following configuration: CPU: AMD FX-62 Memory 1024 MB DDR2-800 (x4) Graphics card: PCI Express x16 NVIDIA 7900GTX Serial ... Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition GND PRESENCE# SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC M2N32-SLI PREMIUM MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT1 L M2N32-SLI PREMIUM Analog front panel connector • We recommend that you want to [HD Audio]. If...
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...[Advance 450ps] [Advance 300ps] [Advance 150ps] [Normal] [Delay 150ps] [Delay 300ps] [Delay 450ps] [Delay 600ps] [Delay 750ps] [Delay 900ps] Advance Memory Settings CPU On-die Termination [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [300ohm] [150ohm] [75ohm] Trc [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [11] [12] [13]~[25] [26]...Channel A and B. 1T/2T Memory Timing [Auto] Sets the memory timing. AI Clock Skew [Auto] Allows you install DRAM modules that support ECC function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] This item appears only when you to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Auto] [1T] [2T...
...[Advance 450ps] [Advance 300ps] [Advance 150ps] [Normal] [Delay 150ps] [Delay 300ps] [Delay 450ps] [Delay 600ps] [Delay 750ps] [Delay 900ps] Advance Memory Settings CPU On-die Termination [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [300ohm] [150ohm] [75ohm] Trc [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [11] [12] [13]~[25] [26]...Channel A and B. 1T/2T Memory Timing [Auto] Sets the memory timing. AI Clock Skew [Auto] Allows you install DRAM modules that support ECC function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] This item appears only when you to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Auto] [1T] [2T...
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... Click to display the previous screen ASUS InstAll - ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition 5- ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you keep your computer in healthy operating condition. 5.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet Utility Installs the...
... Click to display the previous screen ASUS InstAll - ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition 5- ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you keep your computer in healthy operating condition. 5.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet Utility Installs the...
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See section "4.4 Advanced Menu." 3. Make sure the Control Panel is set it to [Enabled]. ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition 5-11 Reboot your computer and set your Power Option Properties depending on the system and enter BIOS by ...function and set to effect settings. 5.3.2 Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology The motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology that dynamically and automatically change the CPU speed, voltage, and amount of power depending on the task the CPU performs. Enabling Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology To enable Cool 'n' Quiet!™ ...
See section "4.4 Advanced Menu." 3. Make sure the Control Panel is set it to [Enabled]. ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition 5-11 Reboot your computer and set your Power Option Properties depending on the system and enter BIOS by ...function and set to effect settings. 5.3.2 Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology The motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology that dynamically and automatically change the CPU speed, voltage, and amount of power depending on the task the CPU performs. Enabling Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology To enable Cool 'n' Quiet!™ ...
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... launch the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ program: 1. Select Programs > ASUS > Cool & Quiet > Cool & Quiet. 2. If you to install the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ software from the motherboard support DVD. The Cool 'n' Quiet!™ technology screen appears and displays the current CPU Frequency and CPU Voltage. 5-12 Chapter 5: Software support Launching the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ software The motherboard...
... launch the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ program: 1. Select Programs > ASUS > Cool & Quiet > Cool & Quiet. 2. If you to install the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ software from the motherboard support DVD. The Cool 'n' Quiet!™ technology screen appears and displays the current CPU Frequency and CPU Voltage. 5-12 Chapter 5: Software support Launching the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ software The motherboard...
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...on the triangle on . The PC Probe II main window appears. With this icon to complete installation. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II. 3. Because PC Probe II is software-based, you can start installation. 2. Launching PC Probe II You can close the... Preference panel 5-18 Chapter 5: Software support PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. To launch the PC Probe II...
...on the triangle on . The PC Probe II main window appears. With this icon to complete installation. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II. 3. Because PC Probe II is software-based, you can start installation. 2. Launching PC Probe II You can close the... Preference panel 5-18 Chapter 5: Software support PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. To launch the PC Probe II...
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... the sensor threshold value You can now move together using the Config window. When you want to decrease value 5-20 Chapter 5: Software support You cannot adjust the sensor threshold values in two display modes: hexagonal (large) and rectangular (small). Click OK when finished. You can... adjust the sensor threshold value in the desktop, click the arrow down button of a system sensor such as fan rotation, CPU temperature, and voltages. Large display Small display Changing the monitor panels position To change the position of the monitor panels in the monitor ...
... the sensor threshold value You can now move together using the Config window. When you want to decrease value 5-20 Chapter 5: Software support You cannot adjust the sensor threshold values in two display modes: hexagonal (large) and rectangular (small). Click OK when finished. You can... adjust the sensor threshold value in the desktop, click the arrow down button of a system sensor such as fan rotation, CPU temperature, and voltages. Large display Small display Changing the monitor panels position To change the position of the monitor panels in the monitor ...
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... The CPU tab displays realtime CPU usage in line graph representation. Hard disk drive space usage The Hard Disk tab displays the used (blue) and the available HDD 5-22 Chapter 5: Software support Click to display available information. The pie chart at the bottom of the window ...represents the used and available hard disk drive space. PCI browser Click to display the information on the CPU, hard disk drive space, and memory usage...
... The CPU tab displays realtime CPU usage in line graph representation. Hard disk drive space usage The Hard Disk tab displays the used (blue) and the available HDD 5-22 Chapter 5: Software support Click to display available information. The pie chart at the bottom of the window ...represents the used and available hard disk drive space. PCI browser Click to display the information on the CPU, hard disk drive space, and memory usage...
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... personal overclocking configurations. The options on the AI Suite main window. ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition 5-29 After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. 5.3.9 ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you can launch the utility by double...
... personal overclocking configurations. The options on the AI Suite main window. ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition 5-29 After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. 5.3.9 ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you can launch the utility by double...
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...-down menu button and display the fan names. After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you to set to automatically adjust depending on the AI Suite mAIn window. Select CPU Q-FAN or CHASSIS Q-FAN. Optimal mode makes the fans adjust speed with the temperature;... efficient system operation. Enable Q-Fan box drop-down list button Profile list appears after clicking the Enable Q-Fan box. 5.3.10 ASUS Q-Fan This ASUS Q-Fan Control feature allows you can be set the appropriate performance level of Enable Q-Fan to activate this function. Performance mode boosts...
...-down menu button and display the fan names. After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you to set to automatically adjust depending on the AI Suite mAIn window. Select CPU Q-FAN or CHASSIS Q-FAN. Optimal mode makes the fans adjust speed with the temperature;... efficient system operation. Enable Q-Fan box drop-down list button Profile list appears after clicking the Enable Q-Fan box. 5.3.10 ASUS Q-Fan This ASUS Q-Fan Control feature allows you can be set the appropriate performance level of Enable Q-Fan to activate this function. Performance mode boosts...