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... or missing, contact your retailer. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction Before you for the following items. Motherboard ASUS M2S-X motherboard Cables Accessories 1 x Ultra DMA cable 1 x SATA power cable 1 x SATA signal cable 1 x Floppy disk cable I/O shield Application CDs... ASUS motherboard support CD Documentation User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with the ...
... or missing, contact your retailer. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction Before you for the following items. Motherboard ASUS M2S-X motherboard Cables Accessories 1 x Ultra DMA cable 1 x SATA power cable 1 x SATA signal cable 1 x Floppy disk cable I/O shield Application CDs... ASUS motherboard support CD Documentation User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with the ...
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... features point‑to 48 times faster than other existing technologies. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product Highlights Latest processor technology The motherboard comes with existing PCI specifications. ASUS M2S-X 1- With an integrated low-latency high-bandwidth memory controller and a highly scalable HyperTransport™ technology-based system bus, the motherboard provides a powerful platform for RAID...
... features point‑to 48 times faster than other existing technologies. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product Highlights Latest processor technology The motherboard comes with existing PCI specifications. ASUS M2S-X 1- With an integrated low-latency high-bandwidth memory controller and a highly scalable HyperTransport™ technology-based system bus, the motherboard provides a powerful platform for RAID...
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... SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS M2S-X 1- Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before handling components to ...
... SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS M2S-X 1- Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before handling components to ...
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... six (6) screws into it. Failure to ensure that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Doing so may damage the motherboard. ASUS M2S-X 1- Place this side towards the rear of the chassis M2S-X R Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. Make sure to...
... six (6) screws into it. Failure to ensure that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Doing so may damage the motherboard. ASUS M2S-X 1- Place this side towards the rear of the chassis M2S-X R Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. Make sure to...
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... locked. 6. The lever clicks on the side tab to indicate that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with a small triangle. 4. 2. ASUS M2S-X 1-
... locked. 6. The lever clicks on the side tab to indicate that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with a small triangle. 4. 2. ASUS M2S-X 1-
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... on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to the module base. 5. CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM M2S-X R M2S-X CPU Fan Connector Do not forget to the retention module base. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you cannot snap the retention bracket in place.... 2. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place. 4. ASUS M2S-X 1-11 Attach one end of the retention bracket (near the retention bracket lock) to connect the CPU fan connector!
... on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to the module base. 5. CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM M2S-X R M2S-X CPU Fan Connector Do not forget to the retention module base. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you cannot snap the retention bracket in place.... 2. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place. 4. ASUS M2S-X 1-11 Attach one end of the retention bracket (near the retention bracket lock) to connect the CPU fan connector!
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...-channel memory configuration (2), you would like to work under Windows® XP 32-bit version OS. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus. Important notice on the 64-bit operating systems. ASUS M2S-X 1-13 The excess memory installation will not cause any usage problem, but less memory size detected." Click the ...in DIMM_A2 and DIMM_B2 (black sockets) * Always use identical DDR2 DIMM pairs for third party comments on this issue: http://dlsvr01.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/4GB_Rev1.pdf http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/sb/cs-016594.htm Due to 3 GB on installing Windows® XP...
...-channel memory configuration (2), you would like to work under Windows® XP 32-bit version OS. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus. Important notice on the 64-bit operating systems. ASUS M2S-X 1-13 The excess memory installation will not cause any usage problem, but less memory size detected." Click the ...in DIMM_A2 and DIMM_B2 (black sockets) * Always use identical DDR2 DIMM pairs for third party comments on this issue: http://dlsvr01.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/4GB_Rev1.pdf http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/sb/cs-016594.htm Due to 3 GB on installing Windows® XP...
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... 2 PCIe x16 slot Onboard USB controller 1 Onboard USB controller 2 Onboard USB controller 3 Onboard USB 2.0 controller Onboard LAN Onboard Audio Serial ATA A B C DE F G H shared - - - - - - - - ASUS M2S-X 1-17 shared - - - - - - - -
... 2 PCIe x16 slot Onboard USB controller 1 Onboard USB controller 2 Onboard USB controller 3 Onboard USB 2.0 controller Onboard LAN Onboard Audio Serial ATA A B C DE F G H shared - - - - - - - - ASUS M2S-X 1-17 shared - - - - - - - -
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... (RTC) RAM in CMOS, that include system setup information such as system words, is powered by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. M2S-X R M2S-X Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due ... cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. The RAM data in CMOS. For system failure due to pins 2-3. ASUS M2S-X 1-19 1.9 Jumpers 1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 1-2. 3. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! You can automatically...
... (RTC) RAM in CMOS, that include system setup information such as system words, is powered by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. M2S-X R M2S-X Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due ... cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. The RAM data in CMOS. For system failure due to pins 2-3. ASUS M2S-X 1-19 1.9 Jumpers 1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 1-2. 3. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! You can automatically...
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... SPEED LED Status Description GREEN(Right) 10 Mbps connection YELLOW(Left) 100 Mbps connection SPEED SPEED LED LED LAN port 4. Rear Speaker Out port (black). ASUS M2S-X 1-21 This green 6-pin connector is for the LAN port LED indications. This port allows connection to the table below for a PS/2 mouse. 2. 1.10 Connectors...
... SPEED LED Status Description GREEN(Right) 10 Mbps connection YELLOW(Left) 100 Mbps connection SPEED SPEED LED LED LAN port 4. Rear Speaker Out port (black). ASUS M2S-X 1-21 This green 6-pin connector is for the LAN port LED indications. This port allows connection to the table below for a PS/2 mouse. 2. 1.10 Connectors...
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...; Pin 20 on the IDE connector is set as "Cable-Select," make sure all other device jumpers have the same setting. PIN1 PRI_IDE SEC_IDE M2S-X R M2S-X IDE Connectors ASUS M2S-X 1-23 This prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 133/100/66...
...; Pin 20 on the IDE connector is set as "Cable-Select," make sure all other device jumpers have the same setting. PIN1 PRI_IDE SEC_IDE M2S-X R M2S-X IDE Connectors ASUS M2S-X 1-23 This prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 133/100/66...
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... Power Connector +12V DC GND +3 Volts +3 Volts Ground +5 Volts Ground +5 Volts Ground Power OK +5V Standby +12 Volts +12 Volts +3 Volts ASUS M2S-X 1-25 The system may become unstable or may not boot up . • Use of 350 W is recommended for an ATX power supply plugs. ATX power ...
... Power Connector +12V DC GND +3 Volts +3 Volts Ground +5 Volts Ground +5 Volts Ground Power OK +5V Standby +12 Volts +12 Volts +3 Volts ASUS M2S-X 1-25 The system may become unstable or may not boot up . • Use of 350 W is recommended for an ATX power supply plugs. ATX power ...
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..., faster than the standard parallel ATA with a jumper cap. GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND M2S-X R SATA2 M2S-X SATA Connectors SATA1 ASUS M2S-X 1-27 7. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) This lead is for primary internal storage devices. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2) ...-level signal to this lead to use the chassis intrusion detection feature, remove the jumper cap from the pins. +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND M2S-X R CHASSIS M2S-X Chassis Intrusion Connector (Default) 8.
..., faster than the standard parallel ATA with a jumper cap. GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND M2S-X R SATA2 M2S-X SATA Connectors SATA1 ASUS M2S-X 1-27 7. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) This lead is for primary internal storage devices. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2) ...-level signal to this lead to use the chassis intrusion detection feature, remove the jumper cap from the pins. +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND M2S-X R CHASSIS M2S-X Chassis Intrusion Connector (Default) 8.
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ASUS M2S-X 1-29 • System Power LED Lead (3-pin PLED) This 3-pin connector connects to the case-mounted speaker and allows you turn on the BIOS or ...
ASUS M2S-X 1-29 • System Power LED Lead (3-pin PLED) This 3-pin connector connects to the case-mounted speaker and allows you turn on the BIOS or ...
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...screen is your optical drive. The BIOS information on your motherboard. Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Reading file ..... Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the bootable floppy disk. 5. At the DOS prompt, type the command line: afudos /i[filename] where [filename] means the latest ... BIOS! You need to update the BIOS To update the BIOS using the AFUDOS.EXE utility: 1. All rights reserved. ASUS M2S-X 2- Press . From the Open field, type D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: assuming that D: is for your screen may cause system boot failure!
...screen is your optical drive. The BIOS information on your motherboard. Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Reading file ..... Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the bootable floppy disk. 5. At the DOS prompt, type the command line: afudos /i[filename] where [filename] means the latest ... BIOS! You need to update the BIOS To update the BIOS using the AFUDOS.EXE utility: 1. All rights reserved. ASUS M2S-X 2- Press . From the Open field, type D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: assuming that D: is for your screen may cause system boot failure!
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... BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [ESC] Exit [Up/Down/Home/End] Move ASUS M2S-X 2- Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. The EZ Flash 2 is built-in two ways: (1) Insert the floppy disk or USB flash disk that the... floppy disk has at least 600KB of booting from a diskette and using ASUS EZ Flash 2: 1. Press + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). Save the BIOS file to the floppy disk. Go to display the following...
... BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [ESC] Exit [Up/Down/Home/End] Move ASUS M2S-X 2- Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. The EZ Flash 2 is built-in two ways: (1) Insert the floppy disk or USB flash disk that the... floppy disk has at least 600KB of booting from a diskette and using ASUS EZ Flash 2: 1. Press + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). Save the BIOS file to the floppy disk. Go to display the following...
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Reading file "M2S-X.ROM". Completed. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. • Use only a USB flash disk smaller than 8GB with single partition and ... format. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Turn on the system. 3. Doing so can cause system boot failure! ASUS M2S-X 2- Start flashing... 4. Insert the USB flash disk that contains BIOS file to the USB port. 2. Bad BIOS checksum. Checking for the BIOS file When found...
Reading file "M2S-X.ROM". Completed. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. • Use only a USB flash disk smaller than 8GB with single partition and ... format. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Turn on the system. 3. Doing so can cause system boot failure! ASUS M2S-X 2- Start flashing... 4. Insert the USB flash disk that contains BIOS file to the USB port. 2. Bad BIOS checksum. Checking for the BIOS file When found...
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...the system by pressing ++, or by turning the system off and then back on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to ensure system compatibility and stability. 2.2 BIOS Setup program This motherboard supports a programmable LPC chip that the computer can ...motherboard, reconfiguring your system using this last option only if the first two failed. Select the Load Default Settings item under the Exit Menu. ASUS M2S-X 2- If you may want to enter the Setup utility. See section "2.8 Exit Menu." Use the BIOS Setup program when you are ...
...the system by pressing ++, or by turning the system off and then back on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to ensure system compatibility and stability. 2.2 BIOS Setup program This motherboard supports a programmable LPC chip that the computer can ...motherboard, reconfiguring your system using this last option only if the first two failed. Select the Load Default Settings item under the Exit Menu. ASUS M2S-X 2- If you may want to enter the Setup utility. See section "2.8 Exit Menu." Use the BIOS Setup program when you are ...
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... to display a list of the menu screen is distinguished by a solid triangle before the item. To change the value of the selected item. ASUS M2S-X 2-11 Press Up/Down arrow keys or PageUp/ PageDown keys to display the other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the screen... [64MB] Select Screen Select Item +- You can not select an item that is highlighted when selected. A configurable field is enclosed in ] [English] :[ST320413A] :[ASUS CD-S340] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to display a pop-up window Scroll...
... to display a list of the menu screen is distinguished by a solid triangle before the item. To change the value of the selected item. ASUS M2S-X 2-11 Press Up/Down arrow keys or PageUp/ PageDown keys to display the other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the screen... [64MB] Select Screen Select Item +- You can not select an item that is highlighted when selected. A configurable field is enclosed in ] [English] :[ST320413A] :[ASUS CD-S340] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to display a pop-up window Scroll...
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... formatted with LBA mode disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-sector Transfer) [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS M2S-X 2-13 Setting to display the IDE device information. There is installed in the system. Select CDROM if you are not user-configurable. When set to...
... formatted with LBA mode disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-sector Transfer) [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS M2S-X 2-13 Setting to display the IDE device information. There is installed in the system. Select CDROM if you are not user-configurable. When set to...