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... CD, USB cable; Retail version only) AI Remote (Retail version only) ASUS motherboard support DVD User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition 1- The motherboard delivers a host of new features and the latest technologies, ...items. Motherboard I/O modules 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! Before you for six devices 1 x Ultra ...
... CD, USB cable; Retail version only) AI Remote (Retail version only) ASUS motherboard support DVD User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition 1- The motherboard delivers a host of new features and the latest technologies, ...items. Motherboard I/O modules 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! Before you for six devices 1 x Ultra ...
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The NVIDIA® nForce® 590 SLI™ chipset allows RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5, and JBOD configuration for details. See page 2-23 and 2-29... peripherals and devices compliant to 400 Mbps transfer rates through the Serial ATA interfaces and the NVIDIA® nForce® 590 SLI™ chipset. The Silicon Image® Sil3132 controller supports two additional Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (one at midboard and...audio output, jack-sensing feature, retasking functions and multistreaming technology that allows you to your PC! ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition 1-
The NVIDIA® nForce® 590 SLI™ chipset allows RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5, and JBOD configuration for details. See page 2-23 and 2-29... peripherals and devices compliant to 400 Mbps transfer rates through the Serial ATA interfaces and the NVIDIA® nForce® 590 SLI™ chipset. The Silicon Image® Sil3132 controller supports two additional Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (one at midboard and...audio output, jack-sensing feature, retasking functions and multistreaming technology that allows you to your PC! ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition 1-
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...time you to quickly boot or resume directly into media or into your PC and launch predefined applications simultaneously! Use the ASUS TPM module ONLY. ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition 1- See page 2-34 and 4-42 for details. Users can enhance speech-centric applications like Skype, online game, video ...Trigger The AP Trigger allows you want to view vital information. The TPM meets the Windows® Vista BitLocker™ Drive Encryption hardware requirement for details. ASUS Crystal Sound This feature can choose the mode that best suits their needs. AI Nap With AI ...
...time you to quickly boot or resume directly into media or into your PC and launch predefined applications simultaneously! Use the ASUS TPM module ONLY. ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition 1- See page 2-34 and 4-42 for details. Users can enhance speech-centric applications like Skype, online game, video ...Trigger The AP Trigger allows you want to view vital information. The TPM meets the Windows® Vista BitLocker™ Drive Encryption hardware requirement for details. ASUS Crystal Sound This feature can choose the mode that best suits their needs. AI Nap With AI ...
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.../packaging to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on the use ASUS Q-Connector to connect / disconnect chassis from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition 1- See page 4-9 for details. Update your system with customizable and animated boot logos. ASUS Q-Connector You can use of buying a replacement BIOS chip. When the system...
.../packaging to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on the use ASUS Q-Connector to connect / disconnect chassis from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition 1- See page 4-9 for details. Update your system with customizable and animated boot logos. ASUS Q-Connector You can use of buying a replacement BIOS chip. When the system...
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... following table for the OS that supports ASUS features. ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition 1- ScreenDUO AI Remote AP Trigger ASAP AI NOS AI Gear AI Nap AI Booster Array Mic Noise Filter SoundMAX PC Probe II Win 2000 XP 32bit XP 64bit v v v v v v Function as USB Flash only v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v Vista 32bit v v v v v v v v v v ※ v Vista 64bit v v v v v v v v v v ※ v Features with ※ mark will...
... following table for the OS that supports ASUS features. ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition 1- ScreenDUO AI Remote AP Trigger ASAP AI NOS AI Gear AI Nap AI Booster Array Mic Noise Filter SoundMAX PC Probe II Win 2000 XP 32bit XP 64bit v v v v v v Function as USB Flash only v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v Vista 32bit v v v v v v v v v v ※ v Vista 64bit v v v v v v v v v v ※ v Features with ※ mark will...
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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
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 edges to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you install motherboard components or change any motherboard component. M2N32-SLI PREMIUM SB_PWR ON Standy M2N32-SLI PREMIUM Power Onboard LED connector OFF Powered Off ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition 2- Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the system...
... the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you install motherboard components or change any motherboard component. M2N32-SLI PREMIUM SB_PWR ON Standy M2N32-SLI PREMIUM Power Onboard LED connector OFF Powered Off ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition 2- Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the system...
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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. ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition 2- 2.2.3 ASUS Stack Cool 2 The motherboard comes with the ASUS Stack Cool 2 cooling solution that critical components generate.
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. ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition 2- 2.2.3 ASUS Stack Cool 2 The motherboard comes with the ASUS Stack Cool 2 cooling solution that critical components generate.
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.../Athlon™ 64/Athlon™ 64FX/Sempron™ processor. M2N32-SLI PREMIUM M2N32-SLI PREMIUM CPU Socket AM2 2. 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a 940-pin AM2 socket designed for the AMD Opteron processor. Make sure you use a CPU designed for the AM2 socket. ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition 2- Locate the CPU socket on the socket and damaging the...
.../Athlon™ 64/Athlon™ 64FX/Sempron™ processor. M2N32-SLI PREMIUM M2N32-SLI PREMIUM CPU Socket AM2 2. 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a 940-pin AM2 socket designed for the AMD Opteron processor. Make sure you use a CPU designed for the AM2 socket. ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition 2- Locate the CPU socket on the socket and damaging the...
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To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition 2- CPU fan CPU heatsink Retention module base Retention bracket Retention bracket lock Your boxed CPU heatsink and fan assembly should come with installation instructions for ...
To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition 2- CPU fan CPU heatsink Retention module base Retention bracket Retention bracket lock Your boxed CPU heatsink and fan assembly should come with installation instructions for ...
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CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND M2N32-SLI PREMIUM M2N32-SLI PREMIUM CPU Fan connectors • Do not forget to plug this connector. • This connector is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! When the fan and heatsink assembly is backward compatiable with old 3-pin CPU fan. 5. ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition 2-11
CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND M2N32-SLI PREMIUM M2N32-SLI PREMIUM CPU Fan connectors • Do not forget to plug this connector. • This connector is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! When the fan and heatsink assembly is backward compatiable with old 3-pin CPU fan. 5. ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition 2-11
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... and DIMM_B2 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2GB unbuffered ECC/non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. Populated ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition 2-13 Populated Populated Populated Sockets DIMM_B1 DIMM_A2 Populated - - - Populated Populated DIMM_B2 - Recommended Memory Configurations Mode Single-Channel Dual-channel (1) Dual-channel (2) DIMM_A1 - 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview...
... and DIMM_B2 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2GB unbuffered ECC/non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. Populated ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition 2-13 Populated Populated Populated Sockets DIMM_B1 DIMM_A2 Populated - - - Populated Populated DIMM_B2 - Recommended Memory Configurations Mode Single-Channel Dual-channel (1) Dual-channel (2) DIMM_A1 - 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview...
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.... 2. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to the DDR2 DIMM sockets. 2.4.4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM: 1. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition 2-15 Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. • The DDR2 DIMM sockets do so can cause severe damage to both...
.... 2. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to the DDR2 DIMM sockets. 2.4.4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM: 1. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition 2-15 Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. • The DDR2 DIMM sockets do so can cause severe damage to both...
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... K4T56083QF-ZCE6 E5108AE-6E-E Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package E5108AE-6E-E 4WAIID9CWX 4UA12D9CRZ 18D51280D-3 18D51280D-3 Heat-Sink Package ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition SS/ Part No.
... K4T56083QF-ZCE6 E5108AE-6E-E Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package E5108AE-6E-E 4WAIID9CWX 4UA12D9CRZ 18D51280D-3 18D51280D-3 Heat-Sink Package ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition SS/ Part No.
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... an expansion card: 1. Make sure to the card. otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition 2-19 Failure to use . 4. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you removed earlier. 6. Assign an IRQ to unplug...
... an expansion card: 1. Make sure to the card. otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition 2-19 Failure to use . 4. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you removed earlier. 6. Assign an IRQ to unplug...
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...31 and 2-32 for details. • See chapter 6 for better thermal environment. ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition 2-21 PCI Express x16_1 slot (blue) PCI Express x4 slot PCI Express x1 slot... may use either the blue or black slot for PCI Express x16 cards. • In NVIDIA® SLI™ mode, the PCI Express x16 slots work at the full bandwidth of PCI Express x16 for the... location of the slot. 2.5.6 PCI Express x16 slots This motherboard supports two NVIDIA® SLI™-ready PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with PCI Express specifications. See page 2-30 for ...
...31 and 2-32 for details. • See chapter 6 for better thermal environment. ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition 2-21 PCI Express x16_1 slot (blue) PCI Express x4 slot PCI Express x1 slot... may use either the blue or black slot for PCI Express x16 cards. • In NVIDIA® SLI™ mode, the PCI Express x16 slots work at the full bandwidth of PCI Express x16 for the... location of the slot. 2.5.6 PCI Express x16 slots This motherboard supports two NVIDIA® SLI™-ready PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with PCI Express specifications. See page 2-30 for ...
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... a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. This port connects the rear speakers in a 4-channel, 6-channel, or 8-channel audio configuration. 7. Line In port (light blue). ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition 2-23 PS/2 mouse port (green). Serial (COM) port. LAN port LED indications Activity/Link Speed LED Status Description OFF No link ORANGE Linked BLINKING Data...
... a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. This port connects the rear speakers in a 4-channel, 6-channel, or 8-channel audio configuration. 7. Line In port (light blue). ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition 2-23 PS/2 mouse port (green). Serial (COM) port. LAN port LED indications Activity/Link Speed LED Status Description OFF No link ORANGE Linked BLINKING Data...
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Coaxial S/PDIF Out port. ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition 2-25 This port is for details. • Use these ports and an external Serial ATA box connected to the external SATA port, if you want ...
Coaxial S/PDIF Out port. ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition 2-25 This port is for details. • Use these ports and an external Serial ATA box connected to the external SATA port, if you want ...
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... GND GND RSATA_TXP5 RSATA_TXN5 GND RSATA_RXP5 RSATA_RXN5 GND GND RSATA_TXP5 RSATA_TXN5 GND RSATA_RXP5 RSATA_RXN5 GND M2N32-SLI PREMIUM M2N32-SLI M2N32-SLI PREMIUM PREMIUM SATA connectors GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1...GND M2N32-SLI PREMIUM SATA connectors ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition 2-27 The RAID function of these connectors, enable the RAID Enabled item in the SATA Configuration sub-menu in the BIOS. PIN1 M2N32-SLI PREMIUM M2N32-SLI PREMIUM IDE connector 3. NVIDIA® nForce® 590 SLI ...
... GND GND RSATA_TXP5 RSATA_TXN5 GND RSATA_RXP5 RSATA_RXN5 GND GND RSATA_TXP5 RSATA_TXN5 GND RSATA_RXP5 RSATA_RXN5 GND M2N32-SLI PREMIUM M2N32-SLI M2N32-SLI PREMIUM PREMIUM SATA connectors GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1...GND M2N32-SLI PREMIUM SATA connectors ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition 2-27 The RAID function of these connectors, enable the RAID Enabled item in the SATA Configuration sub-menu in the BIOS. PIN1 M2N32-SLI PREMIUM M2N32-SLI PREMIUM IDE connector 3. NVIDIA® nForce® 590 SLI ...
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...are for a IEEE 1394a port. NC GND USB_P10+ USB_P10USB+5V USB910_ASAP GND USB_P9+ USB_P9USB+5V GND USB_P5+ USB_P5USB+5V M2N32-SLI PREMIUM M2N32-SLI PREMIUM USB78 USB 2.0 connectors GND USB_P7+ USB_P7USB+5V USB56 NC GND USB_P6+ USB_P6USB+5V NC GND USB_P8+ USB_P8USB+5V Never ...at the back of the system chassis. TPA2-+ GND TPB2-+ +12V GND M2N32-SLI PREMIUM M2N32-SLI PREMIUM IEEE 1394 connector IE1394_1 ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition TPA2+ GND TPB2+ +12V 2-29 5. You can connect the USB cable to ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB)...
...are for a IEEE 1394a port. NC GND USB_P10+ USB_P10USB+5V USB910_ASAP GND USB_P9+ USB_P9USB+5V GND USB_P5+ USB_P5USB+5V M2N32-SLI PREMIUM M2N32-SLI PREMIUM USB78 USB 2.0 connectors GND USB_P7+ USB_P7USB+5V USB56 NC GND USB_P6+ USB_P6USB+5V NC GND USB_P8+ USB_P8USB+5V Never ...at the back of the system chassis. TPA2-+ GND TPB2-+ +12V GND M2N32-SLI PREMIUM M2N32-SLI PREMIUM IEEE 1394 connector IE1394_1 ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition TPA2+ GND TPB2+ +12V 2-29 5. You can connect the USB cable to ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB)...