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Contents Notices...vii Safety 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...
Contents Notices...vii Safety 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...
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Do not place the product in your area. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. viii These devices could interrupt ... your power supply is broken, do not try to the correct voltage in any damage, contact your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are using, contact your local power company. • If the power supply is ...
Do not place the product in your area. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. viii These devices could interrupt ... your power supply is broken, do not try to the correct voltage in any damage, contact your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are using, contact your local power company. • If the power supply is ...
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...• Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. Refer 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 sequence and ways of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. About this guide is ...
...• Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. Refer 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 sequence and ways of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. About this guide is ...
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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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...check the items in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard I/O modules Cables Accessories Application CD Documentation ASUS M2N32 WS Professional 1 x 2-port IEEE 1394a module 1 x 2-port USB 2.0 module 9 x Serial ATA... 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable I/O shield ASUS SLI™ Bridge ASUS Q-Connector Kit (USB, 1394, System panel) ASUS motherboard support CD InterVideo® Media Launcher User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS M2N32 WS Professional 1-
...check the items in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard I/O modules Cables Accessories Application CD Documentation ASUS M2N32 WS Professional 1 x 2-port IEEE 1394a module 1 x 2-port USB 2.0 module 9 x Serial ATA... 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable I/O shield ASUS SLI™ Bridge ASUS Q-Connector Kit (USB, 1394, System panel) ASUS motherboard support CD InterVideo® Media Launcher User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS M2N32 WS Professional 1-
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... hardware and software solutions 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 10.7 GB/s. The 64-bit architecture delivers advanced system ...performance, faster memory access, and increased productivity. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory that supports AMD Athlon™ 64 X2/Athlon™ 64/Athlon™ FX/Sempron™ processor. See page ...
... hardware and software solutions 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 10.7 GB/s. The 64-bit architecture delivers advanced system ...performance, faster memory access, and increased productivity. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory that supports AMD Athlon™ 64 X2/Athlon™ 64/Athlon™ FX/Sempron™ processor. See page ...
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...range of new features, including Power Management (PM) Implementation Algorithm. See page 2-33 for details. S/PDIF digital sound ready The motherboard supports the S/PDIF technology through the Serial ATA interfaces and the NVIDIA® nForce® 590 SLI™ chipset. See pages...as camcorders, VCRs, printers, TVs, and digital cameras. Leveraging these Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s features is the SATA-On-The-Go. ASUS M2N32 WS Professional 1- The Serial ATA 3 Gb/s specification provides twice the bandwidth of the current Serial ATA products with existing PCI specifications. See pages...
...range of new features, including Power Management (PM) Implementation Algorithm. See page 2-33 for details. S/PDIF digital sound ready The motherboard supports the S/PDIF technology through the Serial ATA interfaces and the NVIDIA® nForce® 590 SLI™ chipset. See pages...as camcorders, VCRs, printers, TVs, and digital cameras. Leveraging these Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s features is the SATA-On-The-Go. ASUS M2N32 WS Professional 1- The Serial ATA 3 Gb/s specification provides twice the bandwidth of the current Serial ATA products with existing PCI specifications. See pages...
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... with dual Gigabit LAN controllers to provide faster data bandwidth for your networking needs. 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 ...
... with dual Gigabit LAN controllers to provide faster data bandwidth for your networking needs. 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 ...
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...ASUS M2N32 WS Professional 1- See page 2-3 for overclocking. The heat pipe, heatsink, and strategic board layout were tailor made to the OS environment, simply click the mouse or press a key. The design ensures high efficiency operation to generate less heat compared with conventional power solutions, thus achieving cool system environment and making this motherboard... ideal for details. 8-Phase Power Design The ASUS 8-Phase Power Design prolongs CPU lifespan and keeps the system stable ...
...ASUS M2N32 WS Professional 1- See page 2-3 for overclocking. The heat pipe, heatsink, and strategic board layout were tailor made to the OS environment, simply click the mouse or press a key. The design ensures high efficiency operation to generate less heat compared with conventional power solutions, thus achieving cool system environment and making this motherboard... ideal for details. 8-Phase Power Design The ASUS 8-Phase Power Design prolongs CPU lifespan and keeps the system stable ...
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... increment to achieve maximum system performance. Update your PCI Express graphics card performance. It allows the motherboard to automatically adjust the PCI Express graphics link mode to the correct frequency based on the system configuration. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to restore corrupted BIOS data from the available options.
... increment to achieve maximum system performance. Update your PCI Express graphics card performance. It allows the motherboard to automatically adjust the PCI Express graphics link mode to the correct frequency based on the system configuration. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to restore corrupted BIOS data from the available options.
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..., giving users freedom to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. ASUS M2N32 WS Professional 1- ASUS O.C. This unique adapter eliminates the trouble of plugging in one complete module. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS BIOS Profile that auto‑detects the CPU loading and dynamically overclocks ...the CPU speed only when needed. See page 4-20 for details. Q-Connector The ASUS Q-Connector allows you to connect or ...
..., giving users freedom to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. ASUS M2N32 WS Professional 1- ASUS O.C. This unique adapter eliminates the trouble of plugging in one complete module. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS BIOS Profile that auto‑detects the CPU loading and dynamically overclocks ...the CPU speed only when needed. See page 4-20 for details. Q-Connector The ASUS Q-Connector allows you to connect or ...
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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 This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components.
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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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SB_PWR M2N32 WS PRO ® ON Standby Power M2N32 WS PRO Onboard LED OFF Powered Off ASUS M2N32 WS Professional 2- This is a reminder that the ATX power supply is detached from the wall socket before touching any component. • Use a grounded wrist strap or ... sleep mode, or in soft‑off or the power cord is switched off mode. The green LED lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that you should shut down the system and...
SB_PWR M2N32 WS PRO ® ON Standby Power M2N32 WS PRO Onboard LED OFF Powered Off ASUS M2N32 WS Professional 2- This is a reminder that the ATX power supply is detached from the wall socket before touching any component. • Use a grounded wrist strap or ... sleep mode, or in soft‑off or the power cord is switched off mode. The green LED lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that you should shut down the system and...
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... so can cause you place it . Place this side towards the rear of the chassis M2N32 WS PRO ® 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in...Make sure to the chassis. 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 it into the holes ...
... so can cause you place it . Place this side towards the rear of the chassis M2N32 WS PRO ® 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in...Make sure to the chassis. 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 it into the holes ...
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2.2.3 ASUS Stack Cool 2 The motherboard comes with the ASUS Stack Cool 2 cooling solution that critical components generate. ASUS M2N32 WS Professional 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 WS Professional 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.
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...not fit in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to a 90º angle. ASUS M2N32 WS Professional 2- The CPU fits in completely. M2N32 WS PRO ® M2N32 WS PRO CPU Socket AM2 2. The AM2 socket has a different pinout from the 939-pin socket designed for the AMD Athlon...processor. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to a 90º angle; 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 is lifted up to prevent ...
...not fit in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to a 90º angle. ASUS M2N32 WS Professional 2- The CPU fits in completely. M2N32 WS PRO ® M2N32 WS PRO CPU Socket AM2 2. The AM2 socket has a different pinout from the 939-pin socket designed for the AMD Athlon...processor. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to a 90º angle; 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 is lifted up to prevent ...
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ASUS M2N32 WS Professional 2- If the instructions in this section do 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 a Thermal Interface Material is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not...
ASUS M2N32 WS Professional 2- If the instructions in this section do 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 a Thermal Interface Material is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not...
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ASUS M2N32 WS Professional 2-11 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 plug this connector. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! 5. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN.
ASUS M2N32 WS Professional 2-11 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 plug this connector. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! 5. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN.