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... 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 contents...
... 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 contents...
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..., disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using an adpater or extension cord. viii Operation safety ...8226; Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the product...
..., disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using an adpater or extension cord. viii Operation safety ...8226; Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the product...
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... include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that comes with the motherboard package. • Chapter 6: NVIDIA® SLI™ technology support This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up...
... include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that comes with the motherboard package. • Chapter 6: NVIDIA® SLI™ technology support This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up...
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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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... Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition IEEE 1394a module 1 x 2-port USB 2.0 module 6 x Serial ATA cables 3 x Serial ATA power cables for buying an ASUS® M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition motherboard! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition 1- Before you for six...
... Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition IEEE 1394a module 1 x 2-port USB 2.0 module 6 x Serial ATA cables 3 x Serial ATA power cables for buying an ASUS® M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition motherboard! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition 1- Before you for six...
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...technology allows two graphics processing units (GPUs) in packets. NVIDIA nForce® 590 SLI™ (NVIDIA LinkBoost™ certified) NVIDIA nForce® 590 SLI™ media and communication processors (MCPs) deliver the tools and performance PC enthusiasts ... Product introduction With an integrated lowlatency high-bandwidth memory controller and a highly scalable HyperTransport™ technology-based system bus, the motherboard provides a powerful platform for your diverse computing needs, increased office productivity, and enhanced digital media experience. Dual-Core CPU The...
...technology allows two graphics processing units (GPUs) in packets. NVIDIA nForce® 590 SLI™ (NVIDIA LinkBoost™ certified) NVIDIA nForce® 590 SLI™ media and communication processors (MCPs) deliver the tools and performance PC enthusiasts ... Product introduction With an integrated lowlatency high-bandwidth memory controller and a highly scalable HyperTransport™ technology-based system bus, the motherboard provides a powerful platform for your diverse computing needs, increased office productivity, and enhanced digital media experience. Dual-Core CPU The...
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...multistreaming technology that allows you to different destinations. See pages 2-28 for details. ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition 1- Serial ATA allows for six SATA 3.0 Gb/s connector. See pages 2-24. The NVIDIA® nForce® 590 SLI™ chipset allows RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5, and JBOD ... network games. See page 2-23 and 2-24 for details. Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology and SATA-On-The-Go The motherboard fully supports the Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology through simple, lowcost, high-bandwidth asynchronous (real-time) data interfacing between computers,...
...multistreaming technology that allows you to different destinations. See pages 2-28 for details. ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition 1- Serial ATA allows for six SATA 3.0 Gb/s connector. See pages 2-24. The NVIDIA® nForce® 590 SLI™ chipset allows RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5, and JBOD ... network games. See page 2-23 and 2-24 for details. Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology and SATA-On-The-Go The motherboard fully supports the Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology through simple, lowcost, high-bandwidth asynchronous (real-time) data interfacing between computers,...
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...USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the comfort of your couch. See page 5-31 for details. 1.3.2 ASUS AI Lifestyle features AI Remote The revolutionary AI Remote gives you can quickly do more productivity out of the button, you ...page 2-24 and 2-29 for a cool and quiet operating environment. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology The motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology, which improves system performance under Windows® Vista. With just a touch of your favorite applications by enabling AP Trigger function, or control AI Gear...
...USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the comfort of your couch. See page 5-31 for details. 1.3.2 ASUS AI Lifestyle features AI Remote The revolutionary AI Remote gives you can quickly do more productivity out of the button, you ...page 2-24 and 2-29 for a cool and quiet operating environment. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology The motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology, which improves system performance under Windows® Vista. With just a touch of your favorite applications by enabling AP Trigger function, or control AI Gear...
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...at minimum power and noise when the user is purchased separately. ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition 1- The TPM meets the Windows® Vista BitLocker™ Drive Encryption hardware requirement for details. TPM Support This motherboard supports the Trusted Platform Module (TPM), which provides you the time...launch predefined applications simultaneously! See page 5-28 for details. The TPM module is temporarily away. Use the ASUS TPM module ONLY. ASUS Crystal Sound This feature can quickly turn on your favorite applications. This saves you with enhanced data protection...
...at minimum power and noise when the user is purchased separately. ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition 1- The TPM meets the Windows® Vista BitLocker™ Drive Encryption hardware requirement for details. TPM Support This motherboard supports the Trusted Platform Module (TPM), which provides you the time...launch predefined applications simultaneously! See page 5-28 for details. The TPM module is temporarily away. Use the ASUS TPM module ONLY. ASUS Crystal Sound This feature can quickly turn on your favorite applications. This saves you with enhanced data protection...
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... a special design on the speech engine. The design ensures high efficiency operation to the CPU and power supply module. ASUS has devoted special efforts to addressing the thermal issues across the motherboard, and most efficient manner. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction This feature can enchance speech-centric applications like computer fans, air conditioners, and...
... a special design on the speech engine. The design ensures high efficiency operation to the CPU and power supply module. ASUS has devoted special efforts to addressing the thermal issues across the motherboard, and most efficient manner. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction This feature can enchance speech-centric applications like computer fans, air conditioners, and...
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...line with the European Union's Restriction on the environment. See page 5-9 for details. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). ASUS Q-Connector You can use ASUS Q-Connector to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on the use of creating environment... to overclocking, C.P.R. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition 1- See page 2-36 for each parameter. See page 4-5 for details.
...line with the European Union's Restriction on the environment. See page 5-9 for details. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). ASUS Q-Connector You can use ASUS Q-Connector to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on the use of creating environment... to overclocking, C.P.R. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition 1- See page 2-36 for each parameter. See page 4-5 for details.
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...settings can be stored in your CPU! Inject "nitrous oxide" into the memory modules. ASUS gives you 25-step voltage control to share and distribute their favorite settings. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Unlike other dynamic overclocking techniques, AI NOS™ reacts much power is about ... 1MHz increment - See page 4-43 for details. AI NOS™ (Non-Delay Overclocking System) Applications such as 3D games and video editing demand a huge chunk of your machine and taking pride in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to the DIMM vCore ...
...settings can be stored in your CPU! Inject "nitrous oxide" into the memory modules. ASUS gives you 25-step voltage control to share and distribute their favorite settings. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Unlike other dynamic overclocking techniques, AI NOS™ reacts much power is about ... 1MHz increment - See page 4-43 for details. AI NOS™ (Non-Delay Overclocking System) Applications such as 3D games and video editing demand a huge chunk of your machine and taking pride in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to the DIMM vCore ...
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This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. 2 Hardware information
This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. 2 Hardware information
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Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-7 2.4 System memory 2-13 2.5 Expansion slots 2-19 2.6 Jumper 2-22 2.7 Connectors 2-23 ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition
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... the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. M2N32-SLI PREMIUM SB_PWR ON Standy M2N32-SLI PREMIUM Power Onboard LED connector OFF Powered Off ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition 2- Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. Onboard LED The...
... the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. M2N32-SLI PREMIUM SB_PWR ON Standy M2N32-SLI PREMIUM Power Onboard LED connector OFF Powered Off ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition 2- Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. Onboard LED The...
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.... Place this side towards the rear of the chassis M2N32-SLI PREMIUM 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that the motherboard fits into the holes indicated by circles to secure...
.... Place this side towards the rear of the chassis M2N32-SLI PREMIUM 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that the motherboard fits into the holes indicated by circles to secure...
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The motherboard uses a special design on the printed circuit board (PCB) to dissipate heat that lowers the temperature of critical heat generating components by 20ºC. 2.2.3 ASUS Stack Cool 2 The motherboard comes with the ASUS Stack Cool 2 cooling solution that critical components generate. ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition 2-
The motherboard uses a special design on the printed circuit board (PCB) to dissipate heat that lowers the temperature of critical heat generating components by 20ºC. 2.2.3 ASUS Stack Cool 2 The motherboard comes with the ASUS Stack Cool 2 cooling solution that critical components generate. ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition 2-
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EATXPWR 30.5cm (12in) 2.2.4 Motherboard layout 24.5cm (9.6in) COM1 SPDIF_O2 SPDIF_O1 PS2/2KBMS T:Mouse B:Keyboard SATA_RAID2 CPU_FAN DDR2 DIMM_B2 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64 bit... 240-pin module) ESATA_1394 PRI_IDE FLOPPY LAN1_USB12 SOCKET AM2 LAN2_USB34 AUDIO USB910_ASAP ATX12V Marvell 88E1116 CHA_FAN1 CHA_FAN2 PCIEX16_1 Marvell 88E1116 PCIEX4_1 CD PCIEX1_1 AAFP M2N32-SLI PREMIUM AD1988B SPDIF_OUT PCIEX16_2 TSB43AB22A IE1394_1 PCI1 SB_PWR PCI2 USB78 USB56 TPM nVidia® C51XE CLRTC CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power PWR_FAN CHIP_FAN nVidia®...
EATXPWR 30.5cm (12in) 2.2.4 Motherboard layout 24.5cm (9.6in) COM1 SPDIF_O2 SPDIF_O1 PS2/2KBMS T:Mouse B:Keyboard SATA_RAID2 CPU_FAN DDR2 DIMM_B2 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64 bit... 240-pin module) ESATA_1394 PRI_IDE FLOPPY LAN1_USB12 SOCKET AM2 LAN2_USB34 AUDIO USB910_ASAP ATX12V Marvell 88E1116 CHA_FAN1 CHA_FAN2 PCIEX16_1 Marvell 88E1116 PCIEX4_1 CD PCIEX1_1 AAFP M2N32-SLI PREMIUM AD1988B SPDIF_OUT PCIEX16_2 TSB43AB22A IE1394_1 PCI1 SB_PWR PCI2 USB78 USB56 TPM nVidia® C51XE CLRTC CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power PWR_FAN CHIP_FAN nVidia®...
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DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. otherwise, the CPU will not fit in only one correct orientation. 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a 940-pin AM2 socket designed for the AMD Opteron processor. The AM2 ... lift it up to a 90º angle. Socket lever Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to a 90º angle; ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition 2- Make sure you use a CPU designed for the AM2 socket. Locate the CPU socket on the socket and damaging the CPU! 2.3.1 Installing ...
DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. otherwise, the CPU will not fit in only one correct orientation. 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a 940-pin AM2 socket designed for the AMD Opteron processor. The AM2 ... lift it up to a 90º angle. Socket lever Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to a 90º angle; ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition 2- Make sure you use a CPU designed for the AM2 socket. Locate the CPU socket on the socket and damaging the CPU! 2.3.1 Installing ...
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... not have to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that you install the heatsink and fan assembly. ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition 2- To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. CPU fan CPU heatsink Retention module base...
... not have to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that you install the heatsink and fan assembly. ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition 2- To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. CPU fan CPU heatsink Retention module base...