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... 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 and fan 2-8 2.4 System memory 2-11 2.4.1 Overview...
... 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 and fan 2-8 2.4 System memory 2-11 2.4.1 Overview...
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Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are using, contact your local power company. • If the power supply is set to the ...correct voltage in your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. Check local regulations for the devices are unplugged before the signal...
Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are using, contact your local power company. • If the power supply is set to the ...correct voltage in your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. Check local regulations for the devices are unplugged before the signal...
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ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence and ways of shutting down the system. • Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells ... product package may have to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. viii Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the...
ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence and ways of shutting down the system. • Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells ... product package may have to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. viii Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the...
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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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... your package with the list below . Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in China 合格 ASUS M2N-L 1- Thank you must take note of ASUS quality motherboards! 1.1 Welcome! With the correct serial number of the product, ASUS Technical Support team members can then offer a quicker and satisfying solution...
... your package with the list below . Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in China 合格 ASUS M2N-L 1- Thank you must take note of ASUS quality motherboards! 1.1 Welcome! With the correct serial number of the product, ASUS Technical Support team members can then offer a quicker and satisfying solution...
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...3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. Additionally, Serial ATA allows for six SATA disks. 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® ...media experience. With an integrated lowlatency high-bandwidth memory controller and a highly scalable HyperTransport™ technology-based system bus, the motherboard provides a powerful platform for details. It provides extremely high performances and shortened data access time by carrying data in packets....
...3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. Additionally, Serial ATA allows for six SATA disks. 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® ...media experience. With an integrated lowlatency high-bandwidth memory controller and a highly scalable HyperTransport™ technology-based system bus, the motherboard provides a powerful platform for details. It provides extremely high performances and shortened data access time by carrying data in packets....
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... Fan technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading to buy a replacement ROM chip. ASUS M2N-L 1- USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from a bootable floppy disk... 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 2.0. Dual Gigabit LAN solution The motherboard comes with USB 1.1. These network controllers use the...
... Fan technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading to buy a replacement ROM chip. ASUS M2N-L 1- USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from a bootable floppy disk... 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 2.0. Dual Gigabit LAN solution The motherboard comes with USB 1.1. These network controllers use the...
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It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. 2 Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components.
It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. 2 Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components.
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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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...LED SB_PWR1 ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS M2N-L 2- This is a reminder that you install or remove any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from...touching the ICs on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable...
...LED SB_PWR1 ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS M2N-L 2- This is a reminder that you install or remove any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from...touching the ICs on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable...
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...part of your chassis to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Do not overtighten the screws! Failure to the chassis. 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. Make... sure to ensure that you place it . Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that the motherboard fits into it into the chassis in the image below. 2.2.2 Screw holes Place nine (9) screws...
...part of your chassis to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Do not overtighten the screws! Failure to the chassis. 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. Make... sure to ensure that you place it . Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that the motherboard fits into it into the chassis in the image below. 2.2.2 Screw holes Place nine (9) screws...
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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,...
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,...
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... orientation. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. ® M2N-L M2N-L CPU Socket AM2 2. 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a 940-pin AM2 socket designed for the AM2 socket. Locate the CPU socket on the socket and...
... orientation. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. ® M2N-L M2N-L CPU Socket AM2 2. 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a 940-pin AM2 socket designed for the AM2 socket. Locate the CPU socket on the socket and...
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...assembly should come with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. Make sure that the heatsink fits properly on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information If the instructions ...in this section do not have to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. • If you use only AMD-certified heatsink and fan assembly. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU,...
...assembly should come with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. Make sure that the heatsink fits properly on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information If the instructions ...in this section do not have to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. • If you use only AMD-certified heatsink and fan assembly. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU,...
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Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN1. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to plug this connector. 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information 5. CPU_FAN1 TACHO +12V GND ® M2N-L M2N-L CPU Fan Connector • Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector!
Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN1. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to plug this connector. 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information 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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...(s) installed per channel must be the same for better performance (DIMM_A1+DIMM_ A2=DIMM_B1+DIMM_B2). • Due to the Memory Qualified Vendors List at the ASUS web site. ASUS M2N-L 2-11 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency.
...(s) installed per channel must be the same for better performance (DIMM_A1+DIMM_ A2=DIMM_B1+DIMM_B2). • Due to the Memory Qualified Vendors List at the ASUS web site. ASUS M2N-L 2-11 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency.
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Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. • The DDR2 DIMM sockets do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 2. To install a DIMM: 1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to the DDR2 DIMM sockets. 2.4.4 Removing a ...
Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. • The DDR2 DIMM sockets do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 2. To install a DIMM: 1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to the DDR2 DIMM sockets. 2.4.4 Removing a ...
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...do so may need to install expansion cards. Align the riser card connector with the screw you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Remove the system unit cover (if ...your motherboard is completely seated on the next page. 3. ASUS M2N-L 2-13 The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you may cause you removed earlier. ...
...do so may need to install expansion cards. Align the riser card connector with the screw you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Remove the system unit cover (if ...your motherboard is completely seated on the next page. 3. ASUS M2N-L 2-13 The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you may cause you removed earlier. ...
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... Mouse 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.
... Mouse 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.