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...front panel cover hooks, then lift them until they disengage from the chasis. 1 2 2. Lay the system on the rear panel. Keep the screws for motherboard details. Pull the cover toward the rear panel. 3. Lift the cover, then set aside. 2 1 1 1 Installation manual Front panel cover 5.25...-inch optical drive and 3.5-inch hard disk drive cage Power supply unit PCI/PCIE card riser bracket (connected to the motherboard PCI/PCIE slot) ASUS motherboard* DIMM sockets CPU socket NOTE: *Refer to the right, remove it, and set it aside. 2 3 1 Removing the front panel...
...front panel cover hooks, then lift them until they disengage from the chasis. 1 2 2. Lay the system on the rear panel. Keep the screws for motherboard details. Pull the cover toward the rear panel. 3. Lift the cover, then set aside. 2 1 1 1 Installation manual Front panel cover 5.25...-inch optical drive and 3.5-inch hard disk drive cage Power supply unit PCI/PCIE card riser bracket (connected to the motherboard PCI/PCIE slot) ASUS motherboard* DIMM sockets CPU socket NOTE: *Refer to the right, remove it, and set it aside. 2 3 1 Removing the front panel...
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... fan connector! CAUTION! Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to the left corner of the arrow to the connector on the motherboard. 2. When the fan and heatsink assembly is released from the load plate window to plug this connector. 1 1 Installation manual Place the heatsink on top of...
... fan connector! CAUTION! Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to the left corner of the arrow to the connector on the motherboard. 2. When the fan and heatsink assembly is released from the load plate window to plug this connector. 1 1 Installation manual Place the heatsink on top of...
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... the socket corner with a small triangle. 3. English Removing an AMD CPU fan and heatsink assembly 1. Carefully lift each metal clip from the connector on the motherboard, then remove the fan and heatsink assembly. Locking 2 Metal clip levers 3 4 4 5 Retention module Hook Installing an AMD CPU 1. Install the CPU to secure the CPU...
... the socket corner with a small triangle. 3. English Removing an AMD CPU fan and heatsink assembly 1. Carefully lift each metal clip from the connector on the motherboard, then remove the fan and heatsink assembly. Locking 2 Metal clip levers 3 4 4 5 Retention module Hook Installing an AMD CPU 1. Install the CPU to secure the CPU...
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Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 3. Installing an expansion card 1. Make sure that it fits in the motherboard. 2. Lift the PCI/PCIE riser card assembly to use. 3. Secure the card with a notch so that the riser card connector sits properly on the socket. ...socket such that you intend to remove. 2. Remove the metal cover opposite the slot that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the motherboard PCI/PCIE slot. Installation manual Reinstall the PCI/PCIE riser card assembly. Push the DIMM to the socket until it fits in only one ...
Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 3. Installing an expansion card 1. Make sure that it fits in the motherboard. 2. Lift the PCI/PCIE riser card assembly to use. 3. Secure the card with a notch so that the riser card connector sits properly on the socket. ...socket such that you intend to remove. 2. Remove the metal cover opposite the slot that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the motherboard PCI/PCIE slot. Installation manual Reinstall the PCI/PCIE riser card assembly. Push the DIMM to the socket until it fits in only one ...
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... 3-2 3.3.1 Running the support CD 3-3 3.3.2 Utilities menu 3-4 3.3.3 Make disk menu 3-5 3.3.4 ASUS contact information 3-5 3.4 Software information 3-6 ASUS PC Probe II 3-6 Chapter 4: Motherboard Info 4.1 Introduction 4-2 4.2 Motherboard layout 4-2 4.3 Jumpers 4-3 4.4 Connectors 4-5 Chapter 5: BIOS Information 5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 5-2 5.1.1 ASUS Update utility 5-2 5.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 5-5 5.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash utility 5-6 5.1.4 AFUDOS utility 5-8 5.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 5-10 5.2 BIOS setup program 5-12 5.2.1 BIOS...
... 3-2 3.3.1 Running the support CD 3-3 3.3.2 Utilities menu 3-4 3.3.3 Make disk menu 3-5 3.3.4 ASUS contact information 3-5 3.4 Software information 3-6 ASUS PC Probe II 3-6 Chapter 4: Motherboard Info 4.1 Introduction 4-2 4.2 Motherboard layout 4-2 4.3 Jumpers 4-3 4.4 Connectors 4-5 Chapter 5: BIOS Information 5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 5-2 5.1.1 ASUS Update utility 5-2 5.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 5-5 5.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash utility 5-6 5.1.4 AFUDOS utility 5-8 5.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 5-10 5.2 BIOS setup program 5-12 5.2.1 BIOS...
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... This chapter gives information about ASUS P2-M2A690G barebone system. Chapter 2: Basic installation This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on the front and rear panel, and internal components. 2. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. ...5. viii How this guide Audience This guide provides general information and installation instructions about the motherboard that comes with hardware knowledge of ASUS P2-M2A690G. Chapter 3: Starting up This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and utilities from...
... This chapter gives information about ASUS P2-M2A690G barebone system. Chapter 2: Basic installation This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on the front and rear panel, and internal components. 2. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. ...5. viii How this guide Audience This guide provides general information and installation instructions about the motherboard that comes with hardware knowledge of ASUS P2-M2A690G. Chapter 3: Starting up This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and utilities from...
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... package for the following items. If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately. ASUS P2-M2A690G barebone system with • ASUS motherboard • CPU fan and heatsink assembly • CompactFlash card reader • 3-in-1 storage card reader • PCI riser card • 200W power supply unit 2. Cable ...
... package for the following items. If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately. ASUS P2-M2A690G barebone system with • ASUS motherboard • CPU fan and heatsink assembly • CompactFlash card reader • 3-in-1 storage card reader • PCI riser card • 200W power supply unit 2. Cable ...
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1.1 Welcome! ASUS P2-M2A690G is an all-in a stylish casing and powered by the ASUS motherboard that supports the AMD® Athlon64, AMD® Sempron, or AMD® Athlon 64 X2 processor. The system supports up to 4 GB of system memory ... the optical drive bays, power button, and several I/O ports. The system comes in -one barebone system with a versatile home entertainment feature. Thank you for choosing ASUS P2-M2A690G! Close 1 2 3 4 5 6 1- Chapter 1: System introduction
1.1 Welcome! ASUS P2-M2A690G is an all-in a stylish casing and powered by the ASUS motherboard that supports the AMD® Athlon64, AMD® Sempron, or AMD® Athlon 64 X2 processor. The system supports up to 4 GB of system memory ... the optical drive bays, power button, and several I/O ports. The system comes in -one barebone system with a versatile home entertainment feature. Thank you for choosing ASUS P2-M2A690G! Close 1 2 3 4 5 6 1- Chapter 1: System introduction
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Proceed to the motherboard PCI slot) 5. Power supply unit 4. Front panel cover 3. DIMM sockets 7. The installed components are labeled for instructions on installing additional system components. 3 1 2 4 8 5 7 6 1. 5.25-inch optical ... internal view of the system when you remove the top cover and the power supply unit. AM2 socket (under the CPU fan and heatsink assembly) 8. ASUS motherboard 6.
Proceed to the motherboard PCI slot) 5. Power supply unit 4. Front panel cover 3. DIMM sockets 7. The installed components are labeled for instructions on installing additional system components. 3 1 2 4 8 5 7 6 1. 5.25-inch optical ... internal view of the system when you remove the top cover and the power supply unit. AM2 socket (under the CPU fan and heatsink assembly) 8. ASUS motherboard 6.
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... you plan to install 1. R M2R68L SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off M2R68L Onboard LED 2- Chapter 2: Basic installation DDR2 Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) 3. The motherboard comes with the component. Basic components to install in the system. Expansion card(s) 4. 2.1 Preparation Before you proceed, ensure that you have all the components you...
... you plan to install 1. R M2R68L SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off M2R68L Onboard LED 2- Chapter 2: Basic installation DDR2 Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) 3. The motherboard comes with the component. Basic components to install in the system. Expansion card(s) 4. 2.1 Preparation Before you proceed, ensure that you have all the components you...
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... CPU Socket AM2 2. Ensure than you use a CPU that is designed for the AMD Opteron™ processor. Locate the AM2 CPU socket on the motherboard. 2.7 Central Processing Unit (CPU) 2.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with a 940-pin AM2 socket designed for the AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 / Athlon™ 64 / Sempron™ processor.
... CPU Socket AM2 2. Ensure than you use a CPU that is designed for the AMD Opteron™ processor. Locate the AM2 CPU socket on the motherboard. 2.7 Central Processing Unit (CPU) 2.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with a 940-pin AM2 socket designed for the AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 / Athlon™ 64 / Sempron™ processor.
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... fan connector on top of the installed CPU. Connect the CPU cable to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. 2. 2.7.3 ReInstalling the CPU fan and heatsink assembly The AMD Athlon™ 64 / AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 / AMD Sempron™ processor requires a... specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to reinstall the CPU fan and heatsink assembly: 1. Position the CPU fan and heatsink assembly on the motherboard. 2 2- Chapter 2: Basic installation Follow these steps to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance.
... fan connector on top of the installed CPU. Connect the CPU cable to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. 2. 2.7.3 ReInstalling the CPU fan and heatsink assembly The AMD Athlon™ 64 / AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 / AMD Sempron™ processor requires a... specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to reinstall the CPU fan and heatsink assembly: 1. Position the CPU fan and heatsink assembly on the motherboard. 2 2- Chapter 2: Basic installation Follow these steps to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance.
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... system memory using 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB DDR2 DIMMs. • Install only identical (the same type and size) DDR2 memory modules. • Install only ASUS-certified memory modules. DIMM Support 2-10 Chapter 2: Basic installation 2.8 Installing a DIMM The system motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. Visit the ASUS website for details. For...
... system memory using 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB DDR2 DIMMs. • Install only identical (the same type and size) DDR2 memory modules. • Install only ASUS-certified memory modules. DIMM Support 2-10 Chapter 2: Basic installation 2.8 Installing a DIMM The system motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. Visit the ASUS website for details. For...
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Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Simultaneously press the 1 retaining clips outward to remove a DIMM: 2 1. Locked Retaining Clip 2.8.3 Removing a DDR2 DIMM Follow these steps to unlock the DIMM. 1 ... severe damage to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. 2.8.2 Installing a DDR2 DIMM Ensure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. ASUS P2-M2A690G 2-15
Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Simultaneously press the 1 retaining clips outward to remove a DIMM: 2 1. Locked Retaining Clip 2.8.3 Removing a DDR2 DIMM Follow these steps to unlock the DIMM. 1 ... severe damage to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. 2.8.2 Installing a DDR2 DIMM Ensure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. ASUS P2-M2A690G 2-15
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... install expansion cards. Lift the PCI riser card assembly. 2-16 Chapter 2: Basic installation 2.9 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage to the motherboard components. 2.9.1 PCI slot This system has one PCI slot that supports cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply...
... install expansion cards. Lift the PCI riser card assembly. 2-16 Chapter 2: Basic installation 2.9 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage to the motherboard components. 2.9.1 PCI slot This system has one PCI slot that supports cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply...
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Secure the card with a screw. 4. Insert the card connector to use. 3. Reinstall the PCI riser card assembly. Remove the metal cover opposite the slot that the riser card connector sits properly on the motherboard PCI slot. ASUS P2-M2A690G 2-17 Ensure that you intend to the slot, then press the card firmly until it fits in place. 2.
Secure the card with a screw. 4. Insert the card connector to use. 3. Reinstall the PCI riser card assembly. Remove the metal cover opposite the slot that the riser card connector sits properly on the motherboard PCI slot. ASUS P2-M2A690G 2-17 Ensure that you intend to the slot, then press the card firmly until it fits in place. 2.
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Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup procedures presented in this chapter for updates. 3- Chapter 3: Starting up Press the system power button ( ) to your ... utility drivers that enhance the system features. • Screen display and driver options may not be the same for more information. 3.2 Powering up Visit the ASUS website for general reference only.
Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup procedures presented in this chapter for updates. 3- Chapter 3: Starting up Press the system power button ( ) to your ... utility drivers that enhance the system features. • Screen display and driver options may not be the same for more information. 3.2 Powering up Visit the ASUS website for general reference only.
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...Installs the ATI HDMI. Attansic L1 Gigabit Ethernet Driver Installs the Attansic L1 Gigabit Ethernet driver. ASUS P2-M2A690G 3- Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to install the Realtek audio driver. ASUS InstALL - The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your ... computer. Installation Wizard for Drivers Automatically installs all the necessary drivers for this motherboard. ATI Display Driver Installs the ATI display driver. Click an icon to display support CD/motherboard information Click an item to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder...
...Installs the ATI HDMI. Attansic L1 Gigabit Ethernet Driver Installs the Attansic L1 Gigabit Ethernet driver. ASUS P2-M2A690G 3- Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to install the Realtek audio driver. ASUS InstALL - The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your ... computer. Installation Wizard for Drivers Automatically installs all the necessary drivers for this motherboard. ATI Display Driver Installs the ATI display driver. Click an icon to display support CD/motherboard information Click an item to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder...
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... detected problems. This utility helps you to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. 3- Chapter 3: Starting up ASUS Cool'n'Quiet Utility Installs the ASUS Cool'n'Quiet Utility. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in a Windows® environment. ASUS Screen Saver Installs ASUS Screen Saver. Installation Wizard Utilities. Installation Wizard for Utilities...
... detected problems. This utility helps you to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. 3- Chapter 3: Starting up ASUS Cool'n'Quiet Utility Installs the ASUS Cool'n'Quiet Utility. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in a Windows® environment. ASUS Screen Saver Installs ASUS Screen Saver. Installation Wizard Utilities. Installation Wizard for Utilities...
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Make ATI RAID/AHCI Vista32 Driver Allows you to display the ASUS contact information. Make ATI RAID/AHCI Vista64 Driver Allows you to make ATI RAID/AHCI Vista32 driver. ASUS P2-M2A690G 3- Make ATI RAID/AHCI x86_x64_WinXP Driver Allows you to make ATI RAID/AHCI Vista64 driver. 3.3.4 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to make ATI RAID/AHIC x86_x64_WinXP driver. 3.3.3 Make disk menu The Make disk menu shows the drivers that the motherboard supports. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide.
Make ATI RAID/AHCI Vista32 Driver Allows you to display the ASUS contact information. Make ATI RAID/AHCI Vista64 Driver Allows you to make ATI RAID/AHCI Vista32 driver. ASUS P2-M2A690G 3- Make ATI RAID/AHCI x86_x64_WinXP Driver Allows you to make ATI RAID/AHCI Vista64 driver. 3.3.4 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to make ATI RAID/AHIC x86_x64_WinXP driver. 3.3.3 Make disk menu The Make disk menu shows the drivers that the motherboard supports. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide.