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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 Installing the heatsink...
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 Installing the heatsink...
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... on it another standout in China 合格 ASUS M2N-L 1- 1.1 Welcome! Thank you must take note of the motherboard's serial number containing 12 characters xxM0Axxxxxxx shown as the figure below . 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M2N-L motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of the product, ASUS Technical Support team members can then offer a quicker...
... on it another standout in China 合格 ASUS M2N-L 1- 1.1 Welcome! Thank you must take note of the motherboard's serial number containing 12 characters xxM0Axxxxxxx shown as the figure below . 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M2N-L motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of the product, ASUS Technical Support team members can then offer a quicker...
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...motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology, which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency 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 a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0. ASUS M2N...when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. Dual Gigabit LAN solution The motherboard comes with USB 1.1. ASUS Smart Fan technology The ASUS Smart Fan technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading...
...motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology, which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency 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 a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0. ASUS M2N...when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. Dual Gigabit LAN solution The motherboard comes with USB 1.1. ASUS Smart Fan technology The ASUS Smart Fan technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading...
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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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...the component. • Before you install or remove any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the following...cause severe damage to a metal object, such as the power supply case, before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. This is a reminder that...wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 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...
...the component. • Before you install or remove any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the following...cause severe damage to a metal object, such as the power supply case, before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. This is a reminder that...wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 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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30.5cm (12in) 2.2.3 Motherboard layout PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard USB12 SuperI/O COM1 ATX12V1 24.5cm (9.6in) FLOPPY1 ATXPWR1 DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,... 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
30.5cm (12in) 2.2.3 Motherboard layout PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard USB12 SuperI/O COM1 ATX12V1 24.5cm (9.6in) FLOPPY1 ATXPWR1 DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,... 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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... to a 90º angle; Socket lever Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. ® M2N-L M2N-L CPU Socket AM2 2. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to a 90º angle. Locate the CPU socket on the...fits in completely. 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information otherwise, the CPU will not fit in only one correct orientation. 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a 940-pin AM2 socket designed for the AM2 socket. The AM2 socket has a different pin layout from the 940-pin socket designed for...
... to a 90º angle; Socket lever Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. ® M2N-L M2N-L CPU Socket AM2 2. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to a 90º angle. Locate the CPU socket on the...fits in completely. 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information otherwise, the CPU will not fit in only one correct orientation. 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a 940-pin AM2 socket designed for the AM2 socket. The AM2 socket has a different pin layout from the 940-pin socket designed for...
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CPU_FAN1 TACHO +12V GND ® M2N-L M2N-L CPU Fan Connector • Do not forget to plug this connector. 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable 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 plug this connector. 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN1. 5.
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2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to the Memory Qualified Vendors List at the ASUS web site. Refer to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket. A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR ...(s) installed per channel must be the same for better performance (DIMM_A1+DIMM_ A2=DIMM_B1+DIMM_B2). • Due to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. ASUS M2N-L 2-11 For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you installed four 2 GB DDR2 memory modules. • Always install DIMMs with four Double Data ...
2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to the Memory Qualified Vendors List at the ASUS web site. Refer to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket. A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR ...(s) installed per channel must be the same for better performance (DIMM_A1+DIMM_ A2=DIMM_B1+DIMM_B2). • Due to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. ASUS M2N-L 2-11 For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you installed four 2 GB DDR2 memory modules. • Always install DIMMs with four Double Data ...
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... adding or removing expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the slot. 5. Make sure to the card. Turn on the next page. 3. ASUS M2N-L 2-13 The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion ...cards that you removed earlier. 7. 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...
... adding or removing expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the slot. 5. Make sure to the card. Turn on the next page. 3. ASUS M2N-L 2-13 The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion ...cards that you removed earlier. 7. 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...
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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. ASUS M2N-L 2-15 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.
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. ASUS M2N-L 2-15 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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... connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one end of the cable to this connector, then connect the other end to the signal connector at the back of the following modes to prevent incorrect cable connection when using a FDD cable with a covered Pin 5. ASUS M2N-L 2-19 IDE...and gray. Insert one of the floppy disk drive. There are three connectors on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1. PRI_IDE PIN 1 ® M2N-L M2N-L IDE Connector NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the connector is for the provided floppy disk drive (FDD) signal cable. 2.7.2 ...
... connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one end of the cable to this connector, then connect the other end to the signal connector at the back of the following modes to prevent incorrect cable connection when using a FDD cable with a covered Pin 5. ASUS M2N-L 2-19 IDE...and gray. Insert one of the floppy disk drive. There are three connectors on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1. PRI_IDE PIN 1 ® M2N-L M2N-L IDE Connector NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the connector is for the provided floppy disk drive (FDD) signal cable. 2.7.2 ...
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...connection speed. Lack of 1A~3.48A (41.76 W max.) at +12V. These are not jumpers! ASUS M2N-L USB+5V USB_P3USB_P3+ GND 2-21 4. DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that supports up to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • All fan ...features the ASUS Smart Fan technology. ® M2N-L M2N-L Fan Connectors GND +12V TACHO CPU_FAN1 TACHO +12V GND REAR_FAN1 FRNT_FAN2 ...
...connection speed. Lack of 1A~3.48A (41.76 W max.) at +12V. These are not jumpers! ASUS M2N-L USB+5V USB_P3USB_P3+ GND 2-21 4. DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that supports up to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • All fan ...features the ASUS Smart Fan technology. ® M2N-L M2N-L Fan Connectors GND +12V TACHO CPU_FAN1 TACHO +12V GND REAR_FAN1 FRNT_FAN2 ...
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...the drive. d. In the Open field, type D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: assuming that D is your BIOS The following to create a bootable floppy disk. ASUS M2N-L 4- Press , then follow screen instructions to the bootable floppy disk. 4.1 Managing and updating your optical drive letter. DOS environment a. b. c. ...bootable floppy when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) Refer to the optical drive. e. b. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in case you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. Insert the Windows® 2000 CD to the corresponding...
...the drive. d. In the Open field, type D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: assuming that D is your BIOS The following to create a bootable floppy disk. ASUS M2N-L 4- Press , then follow screen instructions to the bootable floppy disk. 4.1 Managing and updating your optical drive letter. DOS environment a. b. c. ...bootable floppy when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) Refer to the optical drive. e. b. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in case you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. Insert the Windows® 2000 CD to the corresponding...
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... American Megatrends, Inc. Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... done Advance Check ...... Erasing flash ...... ASUS M2N-L 4- Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. done Writing flash ...... 0x0008CC00 (9%) Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to a bootable floppy...
... American Megatrends, Inc. Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... done Advance Check ...... Erasing flash ...... ASUS M2N-L 4- Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. done Writing flash ...... 0x0008CC00 (9%) Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to a bootable floppy...
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... the following message and automatically checks the floppy disk for floppy... Bad BIOS checksum. Reading file "M2N-L.ROM". Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to M2N-L.ROM. Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Doing so can update a corrupted BIOS file using the... the floppy disk that contains the updated BIOS file. • Prepare the floppy disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using this motherboard...
... the following message and automatically checks the floppy disk for floppy... Bad BIOS checksum. Reading file "M2N-L.ROM". Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to M2N-L.ROM. Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Doing so can update a corrupted BIOS file using the... the floppy disk that contains the updated BIOS file. • Prepare the floppy disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using this motherboard...
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Select [Ignored] if you do not wish to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. If the fan is not connected to display the detected temperatures. ASUS M2N-L 4-27 Select [Ignored] if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures. VCORE Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage [x.xxxV] The onboard hardware ...] CPU Temperature CPU Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and motherboard temperature.
Select [Ignored] if you do not wish to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. If the fan is not connected to display the detected temperatures. ASUS M2N-L 4-27 Select [Ignored] if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures. VCORE Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage [x.xxxV] The onboard hardware ...] CPU Temperature CPU Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and motherboard temperature.
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... 2003 operating systems (OS). Refer to avail all motherboard features. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for better compatibility and system stability. 5.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that... the setup procedures presented in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in this chapter for reference only. ASUS M2N-L 5- Always install the latest OS version and corresponding ...
... 2003 operating systems (OS). Refer to avail all motherboard features. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for better compatibility and system stability. 5.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that... the setup procedures presented in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in this chapter for reference only. ASUS M2N-L 5- Always install the latest OS version and corresponding ...
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ASUS M2N-L 5- Click an icon to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide. 5.2.6 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the motherboard. Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the support CD. 5.2.5 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the specified information.
ASUS M2N-L 5- Click an icon to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide. 5.2.6 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the motherboard. Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the support CD. 5.2.5 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the specified information.