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Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii M2N-L specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Serial number label 1-1 1.4 Special features 1-2 1.4.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.4.2 ASUS Special features 1-3 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 Motherboard layout 2-4 2.2.4 Layout contents 2-5 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.3.1 Installing the CPU 2-6 2.3.2 ...
Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii M2N-L specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Serial number label 1-1 1.4 Special features 1-2 1.4.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.4.2 ASUS Special features 1-3 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 Motherboard layout 2-4 2.2.4 Layout contents 2-5 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.3.1 Installing the CPU 2-6 2.3.2 ...
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...Software support 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support CD information 5-1 5.2.1 Running the support CD 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu 5-2 5.2.3 Management Software menu 5-3 5.2.4 Utilities menu 5-4 5.2.5 ASUS Contact information 5-5 5.2.6 Other information 5-5 5.3 Software information 5-7 Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology 5-7 5.4 RAID configurations 5-8 Installing hard disks 5-9 5.5 NVIDIA® RAID configurations 5-10...5.5.4 Deleting a RAID array 5-15 5.5.5 Clearing the MBR 5-16 5.6 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-17 Appendix: Reference information M2N-L block diagram A-1
...Software support 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support CD information 5-1 5.2.1 Running the support CD 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu 5-2 5.2.3 Management Software menu 5-3 5.2.4 Utilities menu 5-4 5.2.5 ASUS Contact information 5-5 5.2.6 Other information 5-5 5.3 Software information 5-7 Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology 5-7 5.4 RAID configurations 5-8 Installing hard disks 5-9 5.5 NVIDIA® RAID configurations 5-10...5.5.4 Deleting a RAID array 5-15 5.5.5 Clearing the MBR 5-16 5.6 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-17 Appendix: Reference information M2N-L block diagram A-1
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M2N-L specifications summary Processor / System Bus Core Logic Form Factor ASUS Features Memory Smart Fan ASWM2.0 Total Slots Capacity Memory Type Expansion Slots (follow SSI Loacation #) Storage Memory Size Total PCI/PCI-X/ PCIe Slots Slot Location 1 ...
M2N-L specifications summary Processor / System Bus Core Logic Form Factor ASUS Features Memory Smart Fan ASWM2.0 Total Slots Capacity Memory Type Expansion Slots (follow SSI Loacation #) Storage Memory Size Total PCI/PCI-X/ PCIe Slots Slot Location 1 ...
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xi M2N-L specifications summary Networking LAN Graphic VGA Onboard I/O Connectors Floppy Connector PSU Connectors USB Connectors Fan Headers Chassis Intruder Serial Port Header Rear I/O Connectors External Serial ...
xi M2N-L specifications summary Networking LAN Graphic VGA Onboard I/O Connectors Floppy Connector PSU Connectors USB Connectors Fan Headers Chassis Intruder Serial Port Header Rear I/O Connectors External Serial ...
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...contents Check your retailer. 1.3 Serial number label Before requesting support from the ASUS Technical Support team, you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in China 合格 ASUS M2N-L 1- The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making... it , check the items in your package with the list below . Before you must take note of ASUS quality motherboards! Thank you for the...
...contents Check your retailer. 1.3 Serial number label Before requesting support from the ASUS Technical Support team, you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in China 合格 ASUS M2N-L 1- The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making... it , check the items in your package with the list below . Before you must take note of ASUS quality motherboards! Thank you for the...
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... dramatically increasing the connection speed from a bootable floppy disk containing the BIOS file in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. ASUS M2N-L 1- Dual Gigabit LAN solution The motherboard comes with USB 1.1. USB 2.0 is backward compatible with dual Gigabit LAN controllers to a fast ... These network controllers use the PCI Express segment to provide faster data bandwidth for a cool and quiet operating environment. 1.4.2 ASUS Special features ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 1.1 to ...
... dramatically increasing the connection speed from a bootable floppy disk containing the BIOS file in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. ASUS M2N-L 1- Dual Gigabit LAN solution The motherboard comes with USB 1.1. USB 2.0 is backward compatible with dual Gigabit LAN controllers to a fast ... These network controllers use the PCI Express segment to provide faster data bandwidth for a cool and quiet operating environment. 1.4.2 ASUS Special features ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 1.1 to ...
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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 2-6 2.4 System memory 2-11 2.5 Expansion slots 2-13 2.6 Jumpers 2-16 2.7 Connectors 2-18 ASUS M2N-L
Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.4 System memory 2-11 2.5 Expansion slots 2-13 2.6 Jumpers 2-16 2.7 Connectors 2-18 ASUS M2N-L
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... in any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is detached from the power supply. 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. ® M2N-L M2N-L Onboard LED SB_PWR1 ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off...
... in any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is detached from the power supply. 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. ® M2N-L M2N-L Onboard LED SB_PWR1 ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off...
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Place this side towards the rear of the chassis ® M2N-L PRI_IDE1 ASUS M2N-L 2-
Place this side towards the rear of the chassis ® M2N-L PRI_IDE1 ASUS M2N-L 2-
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... Socket AM2 VGA1 CPU_FAN1 LAN1 LAN2 Marvell 8056 Marvell 8056 PCIE2 PCIE3 PCIE1 XGI PCIE4 Z9s PCI5 COM2 PCI6 PRI_IDE1 NVIDIA NF570 SLI 8Mb BIOS M2N-L CR2032 3V ® Lithium Cell CMOS Power CLRTC1 SATA1 SATA3 SATA5 FRNT_FAN1 USB34 SATA2 SATA4 RECOVERY1 PANEL1 CHASSIS1 SATA6 SB_PWR1 FRNT_FAN2 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information
... Socket AM2 VGA1 CPU_FAN1 LAN1 LAN2 Marvell 8056 Marvell 8056 PCIE2 PCIE3 PCIE1 XGI PCIE4 Z9s PCI5 COM2 PCI6 PRI_IDE1 NVIDIA NF570 SLI 8Mb BIOS M2N-L CR2032 3V ® Lithium Cell CMOS Power CLRTC1 SATA1 SATA3 SATA5 FRNT_FAN1 USB34 SATA2 SATA4 RECOVERY1 PANEL1 CHASSIS1 SATA6 SB_PWR1 FRNT_FAN2 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information
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...) Page 2-6 2-12 2-14 2-15 2-15 Page 2-16 2-17 Page 2-18 2-18 2-18 2-18 2-18 2-18 2-18 Page 2-19 2-19 2-20 2-21 2-21 2-22 2-23 2-24 ASUS M2N-L 2-
...) Page 2-6 2-12 2-14 2-15 2-15 Page 2-16 2-17 Page 2-18 2-18 2-18 2-18 2-18 2-18 2-18 Page 2-19 2-19 2-20 2-21 2-21 2-22 2-23 2-24 ASUS M2N-L 2-
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DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. ® M2N-L M2N-L CPU Socket AM2 2. Socket lever Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to a 90º angle; The CPU fits in completely. 2- Chapter 2: Hardware ...
DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. ® M2N-L M2N-L CPU Socket AM2 2. Socket lever Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to a 90º angle; The CPU fits in completely. 2- Chapter 2: Hardware ...
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The lever clicks on the side tab to indicate that it fits in place, push down the socket lever to secure the CPU. Gold triangle Small triangle 5. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it is in place. ASUS M2N-L 2- 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. 3. When the CPU is locked. 6.
The lever clicks on the side tab to indicate that it fits in place, push down the socket lever to secure the CPU. Gold triangle Small triangle 5. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it is in place. ASUS M2N-L 2- 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. 3. When the CPU is locked. 6.
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ASUS M2N-L 2- Make sure that the retention bracket is in place. 4. Attach one end of the retention bracket (near the retention bracket lock) to the retention module base. A clicking sound denotes that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module base, otherwise you cannot snap the retention bracket in place. Push down the retention bracket lock on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to the retention module base. 3. 2. Align the other end of the retention bracket to the module base.
ASUS M2N-L 2- Make sure that the retention bracket is in place. 4. Attach one end of the retention bracket (near the retention bracket lock) to the retention module base. A clicking sound denotes that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module base, otherwise you cannot snap the retention bracket in place. Push down the retention bracket lock on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to the retention module base. 3. 2. Align the other end of the retention bracket to the module base.
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When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to plug this connector. 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN1. 5. CPU_FAN1 TACHO +12V GND ® M2N-L M2N-L CPU Fan Connector • Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector!
When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to plug this connector. 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN1. 5. CPU_FAN1 TACHO +12V GND ® M2N-L M2N-L CPU Fan Connector • Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector!
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...module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to the Memory Qualified Vendors List at the ASUS web site. ASUS M2N-L 2-11 DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to chipset resource allocation, the system may install 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, or ...four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: ® M2N-L Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may detect less than 8 GB of memory module(s) ...
...module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to the Memory Qualified Vendors List at the ASUS web site. ASUS M2N-L 2-11 DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to chipset resource allocation, the system may install 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, or ...four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: ® M2N-L Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may detect less than 8 GB of memory module(s) ...
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.... 2. Replace the system cover. 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for the expansion card. ASUS M2N-L 2-13 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Remove the bracket...
.... 2. Replace the system cover. 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for the expansion card. ASUS M2N-L 2-13 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Remove the bracket...
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ASUS M2N-L 2-15 The figure shows a LAN card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. 2.5.6 PCI slot The PCI slot supports cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. The following figure shows a network card installed on a PCI slot.
ASUS M2N-L 2-15 The figure shows a LAN card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. 2.5.6 PCI slot The PCI slot supports cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. The following figure shows a network card installed on a PCI slot.
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... the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! ® M2N-L M2N-L Clear RTC RAM CLRTC1 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC • Make sure to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include...
... the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! ® M2N-L M2N-L Clear RTC RAM CLRTC1 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC • Make sure to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include...