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...devices 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable I/O shield ASUS SLI™ Bridge ASUS Array Mic ASUS Optional Fan ASUS Q-Connector Kit (USB, 1394, system panel; ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition 1- Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your ...your motherboard package for the following 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...
...devices 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable I/O shield ASUS SLI™ Bridge ASUS Array Mic ASUS Optional Fan ASUS Q-Connector Kit (USB, 1394, system panel; ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition 1- Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your ...your motherboard package for the following 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...
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... two Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (one at mid-board and one on the rear panel) provide smart setup, and hot-plug function. ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition 1- See page 2-23 and 2-24 for details. See page 2-24, 2-27, and 2-28 for details. Serial ATA allows for details. ...twice the bandwidth of new features, including Nativa Command Queueing (NCQ), and Power Management (PM) Implementation Algorithm. The NVIDIA® nForce® 590 SLI™ chipset allows RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5, and JBOD configuration for details. See pages 2-28 for six SATA 3.0 Gb/s ...
... two Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (one at mid-board and one on the rear panel) provide smart setup, and hot-plug function. ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition 1- See page 2-23 and 2-24 for details. See page 2-24, 2-27, and 2-28 for details. Serial ATA allows for details. ...twice the bandwidth of new features, including Nativa Command Queueing (NCQ), and Power Management (PM) Implementation Algorithm. The NVIDIA® nForce® 590 SLI™ chipset allows RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5, and JBOD configuration for details. See pages 2-28 for six SATA 3.0 Gb/s ...
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...on your favorite applications. See page 2-34 and 4-42 for details. See page 5-28 for details. Use the ASUS TPM module ONLY. ASUS Crystal Sound This feature can choose the mode that best suits their needs. TPM Support This motherboard supports the Trusted ... running at minimum power and noise when the user is purchased separately. ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition 1- The ScreenDUO synchronizes information from four modes to view vital information. The TPM meets the Windows® Vista BitLocker™ Drive Encryption hardware requirement for details. The TPM module is...
...on your favorite applications. See page 2-34 and 4-42 for details. See page 5-28 for details. Use the ASUS TPM module ONLY. ASUS Crystal Sound This feature can choose the mode that best suits their needs. TPM Support This motherboard supports the Trusted ... running at minimum power and noise when the user is purchased separately. ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition 1- The ScreenDUO synchronizes information from four modes to view vital information. The TPM meets the Windows® Vista BitLocker™ Drive Encryption hardware requirement for details. The TPM module is...
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... You can use of buying a replacement BIOS chip. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition 1- See page 5-9 for each parameter. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in line with the ...Flash 2 is the new feature present in the motherboard that allows you to personalize and add style to your BIOS easily without entering the OS. ASUS MyLogo 3 ASUS My Logo 3 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. See page 4-9 for details. This is in case the system hangs due to overclocking....
... You can use of buying a replacement BIOS chip. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition 1- See page 5-9 for each parameter. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in line with the ...Flash 2 is the new feature present in the motherboard that allows you to personalize and add style to your BIOS easily without entering the OS. ASUS MyLogo 3 ASUS My Logo 3 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. See page 4-9 for details. This is in case the system hangs due to overclocking....
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ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition 1- You may download the utility and the driver from the ASUS website (support.asus.com). 1.3.5 ASUS features and the supporting OS Refer to the following table for the OS that supports ASUS features. ScreenDUO AI Remote AP Trigger ASAP AI NOS AI Gear AI Nap AI Booster Array Mic Noise Filter SoundMAX PC Probe II...
ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition 1- You may download the utility and the driver from the ASUS website (support.asus.com). 1.3.5 ASUS features and the supporting OS Refer to the following table for the OS that supports ASUS features. ScreenDUO AI Remote AP Trigger ASAP AI NOS AI Gear AI Nap AI Booster Array Mic Noise Filter SoundMAX PC Probe II...
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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 ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall 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- The green LED lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage...
... the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall 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- The green LED lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage...
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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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... the socket and damaging the CPU! 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Make sure you use a CPU designed for the AMD Opteron processor. M2N32-SLI PREMIUM M2N32-SLI PREMIUM CPU Socket AM2 2. ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition 2- Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to a 90º angle; otherwise, the CPU will not fit in only...
... the socket and damaging the CPU! 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Make sure you use a CPU designed for the AMD Opteron processor. M2N32-SLI PREMIUM M2N32-SLI PREMIUM CPU Socket AM2 2. ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition 2- Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to a 90º angle; otherwise, the CPU will not fit in only...
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... 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.
... 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.
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5. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. • This connector is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition 2-11 When the fan and heatsink assembly is backward compatiable with old 3-pin CPU fan. 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 the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN.
5. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. • This connector is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition 2-11 When the fan and heatsink assembly is backward compatiable with old 3-pin CPU fan. 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 the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN.
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..., 1 GB, and 2GB unbuffered ECC/non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. Recommended Memory Configurations Mode Single-Channel Dual-channel (1) Dual-channel (2) DIMM_A1 - Populated ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition 2-13 Populated - Populated Populated DIMM_B2 - Populated Populated Populated Sockets DIMM_B1 DIMM_A2 Populated - - - A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240...
..., 1 GB, and 2GB unbuffered ECC/non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. Recommended Memory Configurations Mode Single-Channel Dual-channel (1) Dual-channel (2) DIMM_A1 - Populated ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition 2-13 Populated - Populated Populated DIMM_B2 - Populated Populated Populated Sockets DIMM_B1 DIMM_A2 Populated - - - A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240...
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... DDR2 DIMM sockets do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition 2-15 Failure to do not support DDR DIMMs. DO not install DDR DIMMs to unlock the DIMM. Do not force a DIMM into the socket until...
... DDR2 DIMM sockets do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition 2-15 Failure to do not support DDR DIMMs. DO not install DDR DIMMs to unlock the DIMM. Do not force a DIMM into the socket until...
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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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.... 2. Refer to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition 2-19 Make sure to the card. See Chapter 4 for the card. 2. otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and...
.... 2. Refer to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition 2-19 Make sure to the card. See Chapter 4 for the card. 2. otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and...
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... of x32. • We recommend that you 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 the slot. 2.5.6 PCI Express x16 slots This motherboard supports two NVIDIA®...x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x4 and PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with PCI Express specifications. ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition 2-21 See page 2-30 for details. • In single card mode, you provide sufficient power when running NVIDIA®...
... of x32. • We recommend that you 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 the slot. 2.5.6 PCI Express x16 slots This motherboard supports two NVIDIA®...x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x4 and PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with PCI Express specifications. ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition 2-21 See page 2-30 for details. • In single card mode, you provide sufficient power when running NVIDIA®...
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... connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other serial devices. 3. 2.7 Connectors 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 4 567 8 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 1. PS/2 mouse port (green). ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition 2-23
... connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other serial devices. 3. 2.7 Connectors 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 4 567 8 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 1. PS/2 mouse port (green). ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition 2-23
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... to [RAID Mode]. This port connects an external audio output device via a coaxial S/PDIF cable. 15. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port. This port is configured. 13. ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition 2-25 PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port connects an external audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable. 14. otherwise, you cannot enter the Silicon...
... to [RAID Mode]. This port connects an external audio output device via a coaxial S/PDIF cable. 15. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port. This port is configured. 13. ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition 2-25 PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port connects an external audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable. 14. otherwise, you cannot enter the Silicon...
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... RSATA_RXN6 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... GND 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 If you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5, or JBOD configuration through...
... RSATA_RXN6 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... GND 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 If you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5, or JBOD configuration through...
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...comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connector onboard. 6. 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. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_1) This connector is for ...USB 2.0 ports. You can connect the USB cable to ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-...
...comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connector onboard. 6. 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. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_1) This connector is for ...USB 2.0 ports. You can connect the USB cable to ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-...