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...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 ...2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.3.1 Installing the CPU 2-6 2.3.2 Installing the heatsink and fan 2-8 2.4 System memory 2-11 2.4.1 Overview 2-11 2.4.2 Memory configurations 2-11 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM 2-12 2.4.4 Removing a DIMM 2-12 2.5 Expansion slots 2-13 2.5.1 Installing ...
...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 ...2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.3.1 Installing the CPU 2-6 2.3.2 Installing the heatsink and fan 2-8 2.4 System memory 2-11 2.4.1 Overview 2-11 2.4.2 Memory configurations 2-11 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM 2-12 2.4.4 Removing a DIMM 2-12 2.5 Expansion slots 2-13 2.5.1 Installing ...
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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 Slot Location 2 Slot Location 3 Slot Location 4 Slot Location 5 Slot Location 6 IDE Controller SATA Controller 1 x Socket AM2 supports: ...
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 Slot Location 2 Slot Location 3 Slot Location 4 Slot Location 5 Slot Location 6 IDE Controller SATA Controller 1 x Socket AM2 supports: ...
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...interconnections between devices and allows higher clockspeeds by supporting 2000 MT/s HyperTransport Bus, dual-channel un-buffered DDR2 800 memory and AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology The motherboard supports the next-generation Serial ATA II...Special features 1.4.1 Product highlights Latest processor technology The motherboard comes with existing PCI specifications. With an integrated lowlatency high-bandwidth memory controller and a highly scalable HyperTransport™ technology-based system bus, the motherboard provides a powerful platform for thinner, more...
...interconnections between devices and allows higher clockspeeds by supporting 2000 MT/s HyperTransport Bus, dual-channel un-buffered DDR2 800 memory and AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology The motherboard supports the next-generation Serial ATA II...Special features 1.4.1 Product highlights Latest processor technology The motherboard comes with existing PCI specifications. With an integrated lowlatency high-bandwidth memory controller and a highly scalable HyperTransport™ technology-based system bus, the motherboard provides a powerful platform for thinner, more...
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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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... a DDR DIMM socket. DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to the Memory Qualified Vendors List at the ASUS web site. 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 install 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, or...
... a DDR DIMM socket. DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to the Memory Qualified Vendors List at the ASUS web site. 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 install 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, or...
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You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Move the ...
You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Move the ...
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The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. 4.3.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. AMIBIOS Version : 0127 Build Date : 12/18/07 Processor Type Speed Count : AMD Sempron(tm) Processor 3200+ : 1800 MHz : 1 System Memory Size : 512MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory ASUS M2N-L 4-13
The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. 4.3.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. AMIBIOS Version : 0127 Build Date : 12/18/07 Processor Type Speed Count : AMD Sempron(tm) Processor 3200+ : 1800 MHz : 1 System Memory Size : 512MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory ASUS M2N-L 4-13
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... change the advanced chipset settings. NorthBridge Configuration Southbridge/MCP55 Configuration NorthBridge Configuration NorthBridge Chihpset Configuration Memory Configuration ECC Configuration DRAM Timing Configuration Alternate VID [Auto] Memory CLK :333 MHz CAS Latency(TCL) :5.0 RAS/CAS Delay(Trcd) :5 CLK Row ...Precharge Time(Trp) :5 CLK Min Active RAS(Tras) :15 CLK RAS/RAS Delay(Trrd) :3 CLK Row Cycle (Trc) :21 CLK ASUS M2N-L 4-15 Configuration options...
... change the advanced chipset settings. NorthBridge Configuration Southbridge/MCP55 Configuration NorthBridge Configuration NorthBridge Chihpset Configuration Memory Configuration ECC Configuration DRAM Timing Configuration Alternate VID [Auto] Memory CLK :333 MHz CAS Latency(TCL) :5.0 RAS/CAS Delay(Trcd) :5 CLK Row ...Precharge Time(Trp) :5 CLK Min Active RAS(Tras) :15 CLK RAS/RAS Delay(Trrd) :3 CLK Row Cycle (Trc) :21 CLK ASUS M2N-L 4-15 Configuration options...
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...MemClk Tristate C3/ALTVID [Disabled] Enables or disables MemClk Tri-Stating during C3 and Alt VID. Memory Configuration Bank Interleaving Channel Interleaving Enable Clock to DIMMs when memory slots are not populated. If Limit, the DRAM speed will be based on SPDs. Configuration options:... Address bits [20:16, 9]] Enable Clock to All DIMMs [Disabled] Enables or disables unused Clocks to All DIMMS MemClk Tristate C3/ALTVID Memory Hole Remapping DCT Unganged Mode support Power Down Enable [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Always] [Enabled] Select the...
...MemClk Tristate C3/ALTVID [Disabled] Enables or disables MemClk Tri-Stating during C3 and Alt VID. Memory Configuration Bank Interleaving Channel Interleaving Enable Clock to DIMMs when memory slots are not populated. If Limit, the DRAM speed will be based on SPDs. Configuration options:... Address bits [20:16, 9]] Enable Clock to All DIMMs [Disabled] Enables or disables unused Clocks to All DIMMS MemClk Tristate C3/ALTVID Memory Hole Remapping DCT Unganged Mode support Power Down Enable [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Always] [Enabled] Select the...
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.... DRAM ECC Enable [Disabled] Enables or disables the DRAM ECC that allows the system to report and correct memory errors automatically. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4-Bit ECC Mode (or ECC Chip Kill) [Disabled] Enables...ECC Mode [Disabled] Select Item +- This item allows the data cache BG Scrub RAM to report and correct memory errors automatically maintaining system integrity. Change Option Allows you to set to [User]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled...7us] [655.4us] [1.31ms] [2.62ms] [5.24ms] [10.49ms] [20.97ms] [42.00ms] [84.00ms] ASUS M2N-L 4-17
.... DRAM ECC Enable [Disabled] Enables or disables the DRAM ECC that allows the system to report and correct memory errors automatically. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4-Bit ECC Mode (or ECC Chip Kill) [Disabled] Enables...ECC Mode [Disabled] Select Item +- This item allows the data cache BG Scrub RAM to report and correct memory errors automatically maintaining system integrity. Change Option Allows you to set to [User]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled...7us] [655.4us] [1.31ms] [2.62ms] [5.24ms] [10.49ms] [20.97ms] [42.00ms] [84.00ms] ASUS M2N-L 4-17
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... Mode [Auto] DRAM Timing Mode [Auto] DRAM ECC allows hardware to be corrected when idle. This item allows the cache RAM to set the memory clock value. Configuration options: [266 MHz] [333 MHz] [400 MHz] [533 MHz] DRAM Timing Mode [Auto] Allows you to change the DRAM ...[2.62ms] [5.24ms] [10.49ms] [20.97ms] [42.00ms] [84.00ms] DRAM Timing Configuration The DRAM Timing configuration menu allows you to set the memory clock mode. Memory Clock Mode [Auto] Allows you to set to [Limit] or [Manual] Memclock Value [266 MHz] Allows you to be corrected when idle. L2 Cache...
... Mode [Auto] DRAM Timing Mode [Auto] DRAM ECC allows hardware to be corrected when idle. This item allows the cache RAM to set the memory clock value. Configuration options: [266 MHz] [333 MHz] [400 MHz] [533 MHz] DRAM Timing Mode [Auto] Allows you to change the DRAM ...[2.62ms] [5.24ms] [10.49ms] [20.97ms] [42.00ms] [84.00ms] DRAM Timing Configuration The DRAM Timing configuration menu allows you to set the memory clock mode. Memory Clock Mode [Auto] Allows you to set to [Limit] or [Manual] Memclock Value [266 MHz] Allows you to be corrected when idle. L2 Cache...
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... wrong values in the system. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for boot if your system has a Plug and Play operating system. Configuration options: [32] [64] [96] [128] [160] [192] [224] [248] Allocate IRQ...
... wrong values in the system. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for boot if your system has a Plug and Play operating system. Configuration options: [32] [64] [96] [128] [160] [192] [224] [248] Allocate IRQ...