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... 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 heatsink and fan...
... 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 heatsink and fan...
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...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 ACPI Suspend Type 4-34 4.5.2 ACPI APIC Support 4-...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 4.7.2 ASUS O.C. Profile 4-45 4.7.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 4-47 4.8 Exit menu 4-48
...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 ACPI Suspend Type 4-34 4.5.2 ACPI APIC Support 4-...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 4.7.2 ASUS O.C. Profile 4-45 4.7.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 4-47 4.8 Exit menu 4-48
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.../s on the rear panel - 1 x IDE connector for up to two Ultra DMA 133/100 devices - 6 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors support six Serial ATA devices - M2N32 WS Professional specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) Storage LAN Socket AM2 for AMD Athlon™64 FX/Athlon™ 64...
.../s on the rear panel - 1 x IDE connector for up to two Ultra DMA 133/100 devices - 6 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors support six Serial ATA devices - M2N32 WS Professional specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) Storage LAN Socket AM2 for AMD Athlon™64 FX/Athlon™ 64...
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...200 MHz up to 200 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... 1394a connectors (at mid-board) Supports up to 400 MHz at 1 MHz increment - AI Clock Skew - ASUS AI Booster - AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner) - Fixed PCI/PCIe frequencies. - Stepless Frequency Selection(SFS) allows FSB tuning from 100 MHz to...
...200 MHz up to 200 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... 1394a connectors (at mid-board) Supports up to 400 MHz at 1 MHz increment - AI Clock Skew - ASUS AI Booster - AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner) - Fixed PCI/PCIe frequencies. - Stepless Frequency Selection(SFS) allows FSB tuning from 100 MHz to...
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xiii 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...
xiii 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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... Express™ bus architecture and features intelligent 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 replace the current 32-bit architecture. This motherboard provides excellent compatibility...
... Express™ bus architecture and features intelligent 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 replace the current 32-bit architecture. This motherboard provides excellent compatibility...
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... 2-27 for details. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction 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 your wired or wireless Internet, LAN, and file sharing requirements. Dual Gigabit LAN solution The motherboard comes with dual Gigabit LAN...
... 2-27 for details. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction 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 your wired or wireless Internet, LAN, and file sharing requirements. Dual Gigabit LAN solution The motherboard comes with dual Gigabit LAN...
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...CPU, power, VGA, Northbridge and Southbridge. The heat pipe, heatsink, and strategic board layout were tailor made to address the thermal issues across the motherboard, and most efficient manner. The motherboard uses a special design on the printed circuit board (PCB) to the OS environment, simply click the mouse or press a key. ASUS M2N32 WS Professional... 1- Advanced Thermal Design ASUS Stack Cool 2 ASUS Stack Cool 2 is temporarily away. Users can continue running at minimum power and ...
...CPU, power, VGA, Northbridge and Southbridge. The heat pipe, heatsink, and strategic board layout were tailor made to address the thermal issues across the motherboard, and most efficient manner. The motherboard uses a special design on the printed circuit board (PCB) to the OS environment, simply click the mouse or press a key. ASUS M2N32 WS Professional... 1- Advanced Thermal Design ASUS Stack Cool 2 ASUS Stack Cool 2 is temporarily away. Users can continue running at minimum power and ...
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...system hangs due to restore corrupted BIOS data from the available options. See page 4-23 for details. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to overclocking. See page 4-9 for details. Update your PCI Express graphics ...card performance. See page 4-14 for each parameter. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction feature of buying a replacement BIOS chip. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU...
...system hangs due to restore corrupted BIOS data from the available options. See page 4-23 for details. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to overclocking. See page 4-9 for details. Update your PCI Express graphics ...card performance. See page 4-14 for each parameter. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction feature of buying a replacement BIOS chip. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU...
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... 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. AI NOS™ (Non-Delay Overclocking System) ASUS Non-delay ...ASUS Q-Connector allows you to connect or disconnect chassis front panel cables in one easy step with one cable at a time, making connection quick and accurate. This unique adapter eliminates the trouble of plugging in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. ASUS M2N32 WS Professional 1- ASUS...
... 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. AI NOS™ (Non-Delay Overclocking System) ASUS Non-delay ...ASUS Q-Connector allows you to connect or disconnect chassis front panel cables in one easy step with one cable at a time, making connection quick and accurate. This unique adapter eliminates the trouble of plugging in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. ASUS M2N32 WS Professional 1- ASUS...
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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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... FLOPPY) 2. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910) 7. Marvell® 88SE614x Serial ATA connector (7-pin EXT_ SATA1, EXT_SATA2, EXT_SATA3) 6. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) 15. 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. IEEE 1394a port connectors (10-1 pin IE1394_1...
... FLOPPY) 2. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910) 7. Marvell® 88SE614x Serial ATA connector (7-pin EXT_ SATA1, EXT_SATA2, EXT_SATA3) 6. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) 15. 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. IEEE 1394a port connectors (10-1 pin IE1394_1...
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... designed for the AMD Opteron™ processor. Socket lever Make sure that the socket lever is designed for the AM2 socket. The CPU fits in completely. The AM2 socket has a different pinout from the 939-pin socket designed for the AMD Athlon™ 64 X2...fit in only one correct orientation. Make sure you use a CPU is lifted up to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. ASUS M2N32 WS Professional 2- DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to a 90º angle. M2N32 WS PRO ® M2N32 WS PRO CPU Socket AM2 2. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways...
... designed for the AMD Opteron™ processor. Socket lever Make sure that the socket lever is designed for the AM2 socket. The CPU fits in completely. The AM2 socket has a different pinout from the 939-pin socket designed for the AMD Athlon™ 64 X2...fit in only one correct orientation. Make sure you use a CPU is lifted up to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. ASUS M2N32 WS Professional 2- DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to a 90º angle. M2N32 WS PRO ® M2N32 WS PRO CPU Socket AM2 2. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways...
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Gold triangle Small triangle 5. Position the CPU above the socket such that came with a small triangle. 4. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with the heatsink package. 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information When the CPU is locked. 6. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it is in place, push down the socket lever to indicate that it fits in place. The lever clicks on the side tab to secure the CPU. 3.
Gold triangle Small triangle 5. Position the CPU above the socket such that came with a small triangle. 4. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with the heatsink package. 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information When the CPU is locked. 6. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it is in place, push down the socket lever to indicate that it fits in place. The lever clicks on the side tab to secure the CPU. 3.
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... Interface Material is properly applied to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that you install the heatsink and fan assembly. ASUS M2N32 WS Professional 2- 2.3.2 Installing the heatsink and fan The AMD Athlon™ 64FX/Athlon™ 64/Athlon...
... Interface Material is properly applied to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that you install the heatsink and fan assembly. ASUS M2N32 WS Professional 2- 2.3.2 Installing the heatsink and fan The AMD Athlon™ 64FX/Athlon™ 64/Athlon...
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Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. ASUS M2N32 WS Professional 2-11 When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to plug this 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 connect the CPU fan connector! 5.
Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. ASUS M2N32 WS Professional 2-11 When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to plug this 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 connect the CPU fan connector! 5.
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To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Reinstall the battery. 5. ASUS M2N32 WS Professional 2-25 The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Remove the onboard battery. 3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer...., time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. For system failure due to pins 2-3. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds...
To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Reinstall the battery. 5. ASUS M2N32 WS Professional 2-25 The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Remove the onboard battery. 3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer...., time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. For system failure due to pins 2-3. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds...
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... of the connector. These are not jumpers! 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 2: Hardware information Insufficient air...
... of the connector. These are not jumpers! 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 2: Hardware information Insufficient air...
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...Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility JumperFree Configuration AI Tuning x Overclock Options x N.O.S. Option x CPU Frequency x PCIE X16_1 Clock x PCIE X16_2 Clock x DDR2 Voltage Control x CPU Multiplier x CPU Voltage Advanced Voltage Control [Auto] Disabled Disabled [200.0] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto... to change the settings for the system. Selct either one of CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. 4.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to malfunction. ASUS M2N32 WS Professional 4-19 F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item...
...Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility JumperFree Configuration AI Tuning x Overclock Options x N.O.S. Option x CPU Frequency x PCIE X16_1 Clock x PCIE X16_2 Clock x DDR2 Voltage Control x CPU Multiplier x CPU Voltage Advanced Voltage Control [Auto] Disabled Disabled [200.0] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto... to change the settings for the system. Selct either one of CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. 4.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to malfunction. ASUS M2N32 WS Professional 4-19 F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item...
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... [XXX] (value is auto-detected) Indicates the frequency sent by the bus multiple equals the CPU speed. The values range from 200.0 to the default setting. Configuration options: [Auto] [100MHz] ~ [200MHz] 4-20 Chapter 4: BIOS setup The BIOS auto-... Express_2. Loads overclocking profiles with optimal parameters for the system. Setting a very high CPU frequency may cause the system to become user-configurable when you to the system bus and PCI bus. The ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System feature intelligently determines the system load and automatically boosts the performance...
... [XXX] (value is auto-detected) Indicates the frequency sent by the bus multiple equals the CPU speed. The values range from 200.0 to the default setting. Configuration options: [Auto] [100MHz] ~ [200MHz] 4-20 Chapter 4: BIOS setup The BIOS auto-... Express_2. Loads overclocking profiles with optimal parameters for the system. Setting a very high CPU frequency may cause the system to become user-configurable when you to the system bus and PCI bus. The ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System feature intelligently determines the system load and automatically boosts the performance...