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... menu 4-29 4.6.1 Boot Device Priority 4-29 4.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 4-30 4.6.3 Security 4-31 4.7 Exit menu 4-33 Chapter 5: 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®...
... menu 4-29 4.6.1 Boot Device Priority 4-29 4.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 4-30 4.6.3 Security 4-31 4.7 Exit menu 4-33 Chapter 5: 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®...
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... optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that comes with the motherboard package. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 5: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the standard package. Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter...
... optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that comes with the motherboard package. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 5: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the standard package. Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter...
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... 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: AMD Sempron™ AMD...
... 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: AMD Sempron™ AMD...
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...™ Z9s VGA Controller / 32MB DDR2 DRAM 1 24-pin ATX power connector + 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 (for 2 USB 2.0/1.1 ports) 4 x 3-pin (CPU_FAN1, FRNT_FAN1/2, REAR_FAN1) 1 1 1 2 (Both support USB 2.0/1.1) 1 2 1 mouse port + 1 keyboard port ASWM 2.0 � � � � Operating temperature: 10 oC ~ 35 oC Non operating temperature: -40 oC ~ 70 oC Non operating...
...™ Z9s VGA Controller / 32MB DDR2 DRAM 1 24-pin ATX power connector + 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 (for 2 USB 2.0/1.1 ports) 4 x 3-pin (CPU_FAN1, FRNT_FAN1/2, REAR_FAN1) 1 1 1 2 (Both support USB 2.0/1.1) 1 2 1 mouse port + 1 keyboard port ASWM 2.0 � � � � Operating temperature: 10 oC ~ 35 oC Non operating temperature: -40 oC ~ 70 oC Non operating...
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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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... and hardware devices on it another standout in China 合格 ASUS M2N-L 1- Thank you must take note of ASUS quality motherboards! With the correct serial number of the product, ASUS Technical Support team members can then offer a quicker and satisfying solution to your retailer.... 1.3 Serial number label Before requesting support from the ASUS Technical Support team, you for the following items. Cables Accessories Application...
... and hardware devices on it another standout in China 合格 ASUS M2N-L 1- Thank you must take note of ASUS quality motherboards! With the correct serial number of the product, ASUS Technical Support team members can then offer a quicker and satisfying solution to your retailer.... 1.3 Serial number label Before requesting support from the ASUS Technical Support team, you for the following items. Cables Accessories Application...
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... socket that speeds up to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory that features data transfer rates of 800/667/533 MHz to 12.8 GB/s. The dual-channel DDR2 architecture doubles the...; processors. PCI Express features point‑to select the best RAID solution using Serial ATA devices. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology The motherboard supports the next-generation Serial ATA II 3Gb/s technology through the Serial ATA interfaces and the NVIDIA® nForce® 570 SLI MCP (...
... socket that speeds up to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory that features data transfer rates of 800/667/533 MHz to 12.8 GB/s. The dual-channel DDR2 architecture doubles the...; processors. PCI Express features point‑to select the best RAID solution using Serial ATA devices. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology The motherboard supports the next-generation Serial ATA II 3Gb/s technology through the Serial ATA interfaces and the NVIDIA® nForce® 570 SLI MCP (...
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... 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 networking needs. Dual Gigabit LAN solution The motherboard comes with USB 1.1. This protection eliminates the need to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. ASUS M2N-L 1- USB 2.0 is backward...
... 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 networking needs. Dual Gigabit LAN solution The motherboard comes with USB 1.1. This protection eliminates the need to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. ASUS M2N-L 1- USB 2.0 is backward...
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... damage to unlock the DIMM. 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 2. Failure to do not support DDR DIMMs. DO not install DDR DIMMs to the DDR2 DIMM sockets. 2.4.4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM: 1. Align a DIMM on...
... damage to unlock the DIMM. 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 2. Failure to do not support DDR DIMMs. DO not install DDR DIMMs to the DDR2 DIMM sockets. 2.4.4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM: 1. Align a DIMM on...
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...an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on the slot. 5. ASUS M2N-L 2-13 Make sure to the card. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to install expansion cards. Assign ...the software drivers for later use . See Chapter 4 for the card. 2. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an ...
...an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on the slot. 5. ASUS M2N-L 2-13 Make sure to the card. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to install expansion cards. Assign ...the software drivers for later use . See Chapter 4 for the card. 2. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an ...
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... Port* 13 8 Numeric Data Processor 14 9 Primary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. 2.5.4 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that comply with the PCI Express specifications.
... Port* 13 8 Numeric Data Processor 14 9 Primary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. 2.5.4 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that comply with the PCI Express specifications.
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The following figure shows a network card installed on a PCI slot. 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. 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.
The following figure shows a network card installed on a PCI slot. 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. 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.
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... USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 7. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). PS/2 mouse port (green). LAN 2/1 (RJ-45) port. Serial (COM1) port. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are supported by the Marvell 8056 LAN controller and allow Gigabit connection to the table below for a PS/2 keyboard. 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information Both ports are available...
... USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 7. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). PS/2 mouse port (green). LAN 2/1 (RJ-45) port. Serial (COM1) port. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are supported by the Marvell 8056 LAN controller and allow Gigabit connection to the table below for a PS/2 keyboard. 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information Both ports are available...
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.... 3. This prevents incorrect insertion when you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5, or JBOD configuration. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4, SATA5, SATA6) Supported by default.
.... 3. This prevents incorrect insertion when you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5, or JBOD configuration. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4, SATA5, SATA6) Supported by default.
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Connect the fan cables 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 GND +12V TACHO GND +12V TACHO FRNT_FAN1 5. USB ... speed. Lack of 1A~3.48A (41.76 W max.) at +12V. CPU, Front and Rear fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN1, 3-pin FRNT_FAN1/2, 3-pin Rear_FAN1) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~2000mA (24 W max.) or a total of sufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components...
Connect the fan cables 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 GND +12V TACHO GND +12V TACHO FRNT_FAN1 5. USB ... speed. Lack of 1A~3.48A (41.76 W max.) at +12V. CPU, Front and Rear fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN1, 3-pin FRNT_FAN1/2, 3-pin Rear_FAN1) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~2000mA (24 W max.) or a total of sufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components...
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... LED is for system reboot without turning off button (Yellow 2-pin POWERBTN) This connector is for details. 1. System panel connector (20-1pin PANEL1) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. 1 2 3 POWERLED+ GND POWERLEDMLED+ MLEDNC +5V GND GND SPKROUT HDLED+ HDLEDNMIBTN# GND POWERBTN# GND NC RESETBTN# GND ® M2N-L PANEL1 M2N-L System...
... LED is for system reboot without turning off button (Yellow 2-pin POWERBTN) This connector is for details. 1. System panel connector (20-1pin PANEL1) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. 1 2 3 POWERLED+ GND POWERLEDMLED+ MLEDNC +5V GND GND SPKROUT HDLED+ HDLEDNMIBTN# GND POWERBTN# GND NC RESETBTN# GND ® M2N-L PANEL1 M2N-L System...
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... fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup Press . Version 1.19(ASUS V2.29(07.03.02BA)) Copyright (C) 2003 American Megatrends, Inc. ok A:\> The utility returns to the...
... fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup Press . Version 1.19(ASUS V2.29(07.03.02BA)) Copyright (C) 2003 American Megatrends, Inc. ok A:\> The utility returns to the...
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.... A:\>afudos /iM2N-L.ROM 4. The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to a bootable floppy disk. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.29(07.03.02BA)) Copyright (C) 2003 American Megatrends, Inc. WARNING!! Erasing flash ...... done Reading flash ...... done Advance Check ...... Save the... rights reserved. Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. ASUS M2N-L 4-
.... A:\>afudos /iM2N-L.ROM 4. The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to a bootable floppy disk. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.29(07.03.02BA)) Copyright (C) 2003 American Megatrends, Inc. WARNING!! Erasing flash ...... done Reading flash ...... done Advance Check ...... Save the... rights reserved. Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. ASUS M2N-L 4-
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...Setup program when you are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for most conditions to "Run Setup." For example, you scroll through the various sub-menus ... then back on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit Menu. 4.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable Low-Pin Count (LPC) chip that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in section "4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS."...
...Setup program when you are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for most conditions to "Run Setup." For example, you scroll through the various sub-menus ... then back on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit Menu. 4.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable Low-Pin Count (LPC) chip that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in section "4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS."...
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...], the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. Select a device item, then press to [Auto] enables the LBA mode if the device supports this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA mode disabled. Configuration options...
...], the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. Select a device item, then press to [Auto] enables the LBA mode if the device supports this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA mode disabled. Configuration options...