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... information viii About this guide ix M2N32 WS Professional 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 Special features 1-5 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 2.2.5 Motherboard layout 2-4 2.2.4 Layout contents 2-5 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-7 2.3.1 Installing the CPU 2-7 2.3.2 Installing the heatsink and fan...
... information viii About this guide ix M2N32 WS Professional 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 Special features 1-5 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 2.2.5 Motherboard layout 2-4 2.2.4 Layout contents 2-5 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-7 2.3.1 Installing the CPU 2-7 2.3.2 Installing the heatsink and fan...
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Profile 4-45 4.7.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 4-47 4.8 Exit menu 4-48 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 PEG Link Mode 4-23 4.4.4 CPU Configuration 4-23 4.4.5 Chipset 4-27 4.4.6 PCIPnP 4-29 4.4.7 Onboard Device Configuration 4-30 4.5 Power menu 4-34 4.5.1...38 4.6.2 Removable Drives 4-39 4.6.3 Hard Disk Drives 4-39 4.6.4 CDROM Drives 4-39 4.6.5 Boot Settings Configuration 4-40 4.6.6 Security 4-41 4.7 Tools menu 4-43 4.7.1 ASUS Music Alarm 4-43...
Profile 4-45 4.7.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 4-47 4.8 Exit menu 4-48 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 PEG Link Mode 4-23 4.4.4 CPU Configuration 4-23 4.4.5 Chipset 4-27 4.4.6 PCIPnP 4-29 4.4.7 Onboard Device Configuration 4-30 4.5 Power menu 4-34 4.5.1...38 4.6.2 Removable Drives 4-39 4.6.3 Hard Disk Drives 4-39 4.6.4 CDROM Drives 4-39 4.6.5 Boot Settings Configuration 4-40 4.6.6 Security 4-41 4.7 Tools menu 4-43 4.7.1 ASUS Music Alarm 4-43...
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M2N32 WS Professional specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) Storage LAN Socket AM2 for up to two Ultra DMA 100 devices 2 x Marvell® ...
M2N32 WS Professional specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) Storage LAN Socket AM2 for up to two Ultra DMA 100 devices 2 x Marvell® ...
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... MHz up to 400 MHz at 0.0125 V increment - M2N32 WS Professional specifications summary High Definition Audio IEEE 1394 USB ASUS special features Performance ASUS special features Thermal ASUS special features Life ASUS special features Others SoundMAX® ADI AD1988B 8-channel CODEC Supports...8482; 3 CrashFree BIOS 3 EZ Flash 2 ASUS AI NET 2 Q-Connector ASUS AI Quiet (continued on the next page) xii vDIMM: 25-step DRAM voltage control - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 1 MHz increment - AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner) - Hyper Path 3 Precision ...
... MHz up to 400 MHz at 0.0125 V increment - M2N32 WS Professional specifications summary High Definition Audio IEEE 1394 USB ASUS special features Performance ASUS special features Thermal ASUS special features Life ASUS special features Others SoundMAX® ADI AD1988B 8-channel CODEC Supports...8482; 3 CrashFree BIOS 3 EZ Flash 2 ASUS AI NET 2 Q-Connector ASUS AI Quiet (continued on the next page) xii vDIMM: 25-step DRAM voltage control - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 1 MHz increment - AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner) - Hyper Path 3 Precision ...
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M2N32 WS Professional specifications summary Rear panel Internal connectors BIOS features 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (... support six additional USB 2.0 ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 2 x IDE connectors for two devices 9 x Serial ATA connectors 1 x CPU / 4 x Chassis / 1 x Power fan connectors 2 x IEEE 1394a connectors 1 x Parallel connector 1 x TPM connector Chassis intrusion connector ...) ATX 12 V 2.0 compliant Support CD contents Device drivers BIOS flash utility under DOS ASUS AI Booster ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update NVIDIA® RAID Form factor ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in ...
M2N32 WS Professional specifications summary Rear panel Internal connectors BIOS features 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (... support six additional USB 2.0 ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 2 x IDE connectors for two devices 9 x Serial ATA connectors 1 x CPU / 4 x Chassis / 1 x Power fan connectors 2 x IEEE 1394a connectors 1 x Parallel connector 1 x TPM connector Chassis intrusion connector ...) ATX 12 V 2.0 compliant Support CD contents Device drivers BIOS flash utility under DOS ASUS AI Booster ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update NVIDIA® RAID Form factor ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in ...
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... data transfers and enhanced system reliability with a 940-pin AM2 socket that allows multiple GPUs to work together and achieve exceptional graphics performance. 64-bit CPU support The motherboard supports 64-bit computing, which is the next generation technology to 2-13 for details. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction
... data transfers and enhanced system reliability with a 940-pin AM2 socket that allows multiple GPUs to work together and achieve exceptional graphics performance. 64-bit CPU support The motherboard supports 64-bit computing, which is the next generation technology to 2-13 for details. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction
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AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology The motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology, which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for details. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction See page 4-26 for a cool and quiet operating environment. See page 2-27 for your wired or wireless ...
AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology The motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology, which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for details. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction See page 4-26 for a cool and quiet operating environment. See page 2-27 for your wired or wireless ...
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... issues across the motherboard, and most efficient manner. The design ensures high efficiency operation to adjust CPU, FSB speed and Vcore voltage, minimizing noise and power consumption. ASUS M2N32 WS Professional 1- Fanless Design and Heat-pipe The ASUS fanless design allows multi-directional heat flow from four modes to generate less heat compared with conventional...
... issues across the motherboard, and most efficient manner. The design ensures high efficiency operation to adjust CPU, FSB speed and Vcore voltage, minimizing noise and power consumption. ASUS M2N32 WS Professional 1- Fanless Design and Heat-pipe The ASUS fanless design allows multi-directional heat flow from four modes to generate less heat compared with conventional...
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... without entering the OS. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. See page 4-14 for each parameter. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to overclocking, C.P.R. See page 4-23 for details. See page 4-9 for details. See pages...
... without entering the OS. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. See page 4-14 for each parameter. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to overclocking, C.P.R. See page 4-23 for details. See page 4-9 for details. See pages...
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...at a time, making connection quick and accurate. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS BIOS Profile that auto‑detects the CPU loading and dynamically overclocks the CPU speed only when needed. The BIOS settings can be stored in the CMOS ...or a separate file, giving users freedom to connect or disconnect chassis front panel cables in one complete module. See page 4-20 for details. ASUS O.C. Q-Connector The ASUS Q-Connector allows you to share and distribute their favorite settings. ASUS M2N32 WS...
...at a time, making connection quick and accurate. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS BIOS Profile that auto‑detects the CPU loading and dynamically overclocks the CPU speed only when needed. The BIOS settings can be stored in the CMOS ...or a separate file, giving users freedom to connect or disconnect chassis front panel cables in one complete module. See page 4-20 for details. ASUS O.C. Q-Connector The ASUS Q-Connector allows you to share and distribute their favorite settings. ASUS M2N32 WS...
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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 2-12 2.5 Expansion slots 2-16 2.6 Jumper 2-25 2.7 Connectors 2-27 ASUS M2N32 WS Professional
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 2-12 2.5 Expansion slots 2-16 2.6 Jumper 2-25 2.7 Connectors 2-27 ASUS M2N32 WS Professional
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...-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin ATX12V) 11. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) 15. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910) 7. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 14. CPU, chassis, power, and Power Fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1, 3-pin CHA_FAN2, 3-pin CHA_FAN3, 3-pin CHA_FAN4, 3-pin SPS_FAN1) 9. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY...
...-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin ATX12V) 11. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) 15. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910) 7. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 14. CPU, chassis, power, and Power Fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1, 3-pin CHA_FAN2, 3-pin CHA_FAN3, 3-pin CHA_FAN4, 3-pin SPS_FAN1) 9. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY...
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... on the motherboard. ASUS M2N32 WS Professional 2- Locate the CPU socket on the socket and damaging the CPU! 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to a 90º angle; Socket lever Make sure that the socket lever is designed for the AM2 socket. M2N32 WS PRO ® M2N32 WS PRO CPU Socket AM2 2.
... on the motherboard. ASUS M2N32 WS Professional 2- Locate the CPU socket on the socket and damaging the CPU! 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to a 90º angle; Socket lever Make sure that the socket lever is designed for the AM2 socket. M2N32 WS PRO ® M2N32 WS PRO CPU Socket AM2 2.
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Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that came with a small triangle. 4. 3. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it is in place. When the CPU is locked. 6. Gold triangle Small triangle 5. The lever clicks on the side tab to secure the CPU. Position the CPU above the socket such that it fits in place, push down the socket lever to indicate that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with the heatsink package. 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information
Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that came with a small triangle. 4. 3. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it is in place. When the CPU is locked. 6. Gold triangle Small triangle 5. The lever clicks on the side tab to secure the CPU. Position the CPU above the socket such that it fits in place, push down the socket lever to indicate that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with the heatsink package. 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information
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To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. ASUS M2N32 WS Professional 2- Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that the heatsink fits properly on the retention module base. • The retention module base is properly applied to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you use only AMD... requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly 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. If the ...
To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. ASUS M2N32 WS Professional 2- Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that the heatsink fits properly on the retention module base. • The retention module base is properly applied to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you use only AMD... requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly 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. If the ...
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When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM M2N32 WS PRO ® M2N32 WS PRO CPU fan connector Do not forget to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. ASUS M2N32 WS Professional 2-11 5.
When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM M2N32 WS PRO ® M2N32 WS PRO CPU fan connector Do not forget to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. ASUS M2N32 WS Professional 2-11 5.
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... the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. ASUS M2N32 WS Professional 2-25 To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default... position. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. You can automatically reset parameter settings to pins 1-2. 4. Remove the onboard battery. 3. CLRTC M2N32 WS PRO ® 12 Normal (Default) M2N32 WS PRO ...
... the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. ASUS M2N32 WS Professional 2-25 To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default... position. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. You can automatically reset parameter settings to pins 1-2. 4. Remove the onboard battery. 3. CLRTC M2N32 WS PRO ® 12 Normal (Default) M2N32 WS PRO ...
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...making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of 1 A ~ 3.48 A (41.76 W max.) at +12V. CPU, Chassis, and Power Fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1, 3-pin CHA_FAN2, 3-pin CHA_FAN3, 3-pin CHA_FAN4, 3-pin SPS_FAN1) The fan connectors... the motherboard components. SPS_FAN1 CPU_FAN CHA_FAN3 CHA_FAN1 GND +12V Rotation CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM SPS_FAN CHA_FAN1 CHA_FAN2 GND CHA_FANPWR Rotation GND CHA_FANPWR Rotation M2N32 WS PRO ® CHA_FAN2 CHA_FAN4 M2N32 WS PRO Fan connectors CHA_FAN3 CHA_FAN4 GND +12V x GND +12V x 2-34 Chapter...
...making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of 1 A ~ 3.48 A (41.76 W max.) at +12V. CPU, Chassis, and Power Fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1, 3-pin CHA_FAN2, 3-pin CHA_FAN3, 3-pin CHA_FAN4, 3-pin SPS_FAN1) The fan connectors... the motherboard components. SPS_FAN1 CPU_FAN CHA_FAN3 CHA_FAN1 GND +12V Rotation CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM SPS_FAN CHA_FAN1 CHA_FAN2 GND CHA_FANPWR Rotation GND CHA_FANPWR Rotation M2N32 WS PRO ® CHA_FAN2 CHA_FAN4 M2N32 WS PRO Fan connectors CHA_FAN3 CHA_FAN4 GND +12V x GND +12V x 2-34 Chapter...
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... [Auto] Disabled Disabled [200.0] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Select Menu Item Specific Help Press [Enter] to malfunction. ASUS M2N32 WS Professional 4-19 Take caution when changing the settings of CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration AI NET2...
... [Auto] Disabled Disabled [200.0] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Select Menu Item Specific Help Press [Enter] to malfunction. ASUS M2N32 WS Professional 4-19 Take caution when changing the settings of CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration AI NET2...
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...when you to [AI Overclocking]. The values range from 200.0 to set the Non-delay Overclocking System mode. Setting a very high CPU frequency may cause the system to become user-configurable when you to set the clock of this happens, revert to [AI N.O.S.] ...when you to set the clock of the PCI Express_2. PCIEX16_1 Clock [Auto] Allows you set AI Tuning to the default setting. The ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System feature intelligently determines the system load and automatically boosts the performance for stability when overclocking. Configuration options: [Disabled] ...
...when you to [AI Overclocking]. The values range from 200.0 to set the Non-delay Overclocking System mode. Setting a very high CPU frequency may cause the system to become user-configurable when you to set the clock of this happens, revert to [AI N.O.S.] ...when you to set the clock of the PCI Express_2. PCIEX16_1 Clock [Auto] Allows you set AI Tuning to the default setting. The ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System feature intelligently determines the system load and automatically boosts the performance for stability when overclocking. Configuration options: [Disabled] ...