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... (internal 1-3 1.4 Rear panel 1-4 1.5 Internal components 1-6 Chapter 2: Basic Installation 2.1 Preparation 2-2 2.2 Before you proceed 2-2 2.3 Removing the cover 2-3 2.4 Lifting the power supply 2-4 2.5 Installing a CPU 2-4 2.5.1 Removing the CPU fan and heatsink assembly........ 2-4 2.5.2 CPU installation 2-5 2.5.3 Reinstalling the CPU fan and heatsink assembly...... 2-7 2.6 Installing a DIMM 2-8 2.6.1 Memory configurations 2-9 2.6.2 DIMM installation 2-13 2.7 Installing an expansion card 2-14 2.7.1 Expansion slots 2-14 2.7.2 Expansion card...
... (internal 1-3 1.4 Rear panel 1-4 1.5 Internal components 1-6 Chapter 2: Basic Installation 2.1 Preparation 2-2 2.2 Before you proceed 2-2 2.3 Removing the cover 2-3 2.4 Lifting the power supply 2-4 2.5 Installing a CPU 2-4 2.5.1 Removing the CPU fan and heatsink assembly........ 2-4 2.5.2 CPU installation 2-5 2.5.3 Reinstalling the CPU fan and heatsink assembly...... 2-7 2.6 Installing a DIMM 2-8 2.6.1 Memory configurations 2-9 2.6.2 DIMM installation 2-13 2.7 Installing an expansion card 2-14 2.7.1 Expansion slots 2-14 2.7.2 Expansion card...
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Table of contents 5.3.6 System Information 5-14 5.4 Advanced menu 5-15 5.4.1 AMD Cool'n'Quiet Configuration 5-15 5.4.2 USB Configuration 5-16 5.4.3 CPU Configuration 5-17 5.4.4 Chipset 5-17 5.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration 5-22 5.4.6 PCI PnP 5-23 5.5 Power menu 5-24 5.5.1 Suspend Mode 5-24 5.5.2 ACPI APIC Support 5-24 5.5.3 Restore on AC Power ...
Table of contents 5.3.6 System Information 5-14 5.4 Advanced menu 5-15 5.4.1 AMD Cool'n'Quiet Configuration 5-15 5.4.2 USB Configuration 5-16 5.4.3 CPU Configuration 5-17 5.4.4 Chipset 5-17 5.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration 5-22 5.4.6 PCI PnP 5-23 5.5 Power menu 5-24 5.5.1 Suspend Mode 5-24 5.5.2 ACPI APIC Support 5-24 5.5.3 Restore on AC Power ...
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... following items. If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately. Support CD 4. ASUS T3-M2NC51PV barebone system with • ASUS motherboard • 250 W PFC power supply unit • Gigabit LAN port • CPU fan and heatsink assembly • 1 x 5.25" drive bays 2. Cables • AC power cable • IDE cable •...
... following items. If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately. Support CD 4. ASUS T3-M2NC51PV barebone system with • ASUS motherboard • 250 W PFC power supply unit • Gigabit LAN port • CPU fan and heatsink assembly • 1 x 5.25" drive bays 2. Cables • AC power cable • IDE cable •...
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... outlet and make sure that you have all the components you plan to install in soft-off mode, and not powered OFF. Central Processing Unit (CPU) 2. DDR2 Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) 3. The motherboard comes with the component. This LED lights up to indicate that the system is OFF before handling...
... outlet and make sure that you have all the components you plan to install in soft-off mode, and not powered OFF. Central Processing Unit (CPU) 2. DDR2 Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) 3. The motherboard comes with the component. This LED lights up to indicate that the system is OFF before handling...
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... direction of the arrow to a 900 angle. 2 2 3 When removing the PSU, make sure to the chassis. 3. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the CPU fan connector on a flat, stable surface. 2. Carefully lift the fan and heatsink assembly, and set aside the four screws that secures ... 2- Chapter 2: Basic installation The unit may accidentally drop and damage other system components. 2.5 Installing a CPU The motherboard comes with other system components. DO NOT replace the proprietary CPU fan and heatsink with a 940-pin AM2 socket designed for the AMD Athlon™ 64/AMD Athlon...
... direction of the arrow to a 900 angle. 2 2 3 When removing the PSU, make sure to the chassis. 3. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the CPU fan connector on a flat, stable surface. 2. Carefully lift the fan and heatsink assembly, and set aside the four screws that secures ... 2- Chapter 2: Basic installation The unit may accidentally drop and damage other system components. 2.5 Installing a CPU The motherboard comes with other system components. DO NOT replace the proprietary CPU fan and heatsink with a 940-pin AM2 socket designed for the AMD Athlon™ 64/AMD Athlon...
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ASUS T3-M2NC51PV 2- Installing the CPU IMPORTANT! DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to the bottom of the B A cooler / fan. 2 2 2 2 1 3 2.5.2 CPU installation The AM2 socket has a different pinout from the 940-pin socket designed for the AM2 socket. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. Before installing the CPU, remove the two rubbers (A and B) attached to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! Make sure you use a CPU is designed for the AMD Opteron™ processor.
ASUS T3-M2NC51PV 2- Installing the CPU IMPORTANT! DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to the bottom of the B A cooler / fan. 2 2 2 2 1 3 2.5.2 CPU installation The AM2 socket has a different pinout from the 940-pin socket designed for the AM2 socket. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. Before installing the CPU, remove the two rubbers (A and B) attached to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! Make sure you use a CPU is designed for the AMD Opteron™ processor.
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...the gold triangle matches the socket corner with a small triangle. 4. Position the CPU above the socket such that the socket lever is lifted up to 90°-100° angle, otherwise the CPU does not fit in place. Small triangle Gold triangle 2- Chapter 2: Basic ...installation Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it fits in completely. 3. R M2N5-BN CPU Socket AM2 2. To install a CPU: 1. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until ...
...the gold triangle matches the socket corner with a small triangle. 4. Position the CPU above the socket such that the socket lever is lifted up to 90°-100° angle, otherwise the CPU does not fit in place. Small triangle Gold triangle 2- Chapter 2: Basic ...installation Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it fits in completely. 3. R M2N5-BN CPU Socket AM2 2. To install a CPU: 1. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until ...
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... lever clicks on top of the installed CPU. 2. Position the CPU fan and heatsink assembly on the side tab to the motherboard. 2 2 2 2 1 ASUS T3-M2NC51PV 2- When the CPU is locked. 2.5.3 Reinstalling the CPU fan and heatsink assembly To reinstall the CPU fan and heatsink assembly: 1. DO NOT force the CPU into the CPU fan screw holes to secure the fan...
... lever clicks on top of the installed CPU. 2. Position the CPU fan and heatsink assembly on the side tab to the motherboard. 2 2 2 2 1 ASUS T3-M2NC51PV 2- When the CPU is locked. 2.5.3 Reinstalling the CPU fan and heatsink assembly To reinstall the CPU fan and heatsink assembly: 1. DO NOT force the CPU into the CPU fan screw holes to secure the fan...
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... Sockets 2- Chapter 2: Basic installation Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! 3. R M2N5-BN CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND M2N5-BN CPU Fan Connector Do not forget to plug this connector. 2.6 Installing a DIMM The system motherboard comes... with two Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. Connect the CPU fan cable to the ...
... Sockets 2- Chapter 2: Basic installation Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! 3. R M2N5-BN CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND M2N5-BN CPU Fan Connector Do not forget to plug this connector. 2.6 Installing a DIMM The system motherboard comes... with two Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. Connect the CPU fan cable to the ...
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... chassis. 5. Connect the 24-pin ATX power plug to the ATX12V connector on the motherboard. 4. Secure the PSU with the CPU and/or chassis fans. 8 9A 9B Power supply unit plugs 2 3 ASUS T3-M2NC51PV 2-19 To reinstall the PSU: 1. Slide the PSU toward the direction of the optical drive bay. 6. Lift the chassis to...
... chassis. 5. Connect the 24-pin ATX power plug to the ATX12V connector on the motherboard. 4. Secure the PSU with the CPU and/or chassis fans. 8 9A 9B Power supply unit plugs 2 3 ASUS T3-M2NC51PV 2-19 To reinstall the PSU: 1. Slide the PSU toward the direction of the optical drive bay. 6. Lift the chassis to...
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...V7.0 The Acrobat® Acrobat Reader® software is for viewing files saved in a healthy operating condition. ASUS InstAll - Installation Wizard for details. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet ...ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility continuously monitors vital system information such as fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you on any detected problems. This utility helps you to update the motherboard BIOS and drivers. ASUS Update Installs the ASUS Update that the motherboard supports. ASUS T3-M2NC51PV...
...V7.0 The Acrobat® Acrobat Reader® software is for viewing files saved in a healthy operating condition. ASUS InstAll - Installation Wizard for details. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet ...ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility continuously monitors vital system information such as fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you on any detected problems. This utility helps you to update the motherboard BIOS and drivers. ASUS Update Installs the ASUS Update that the motherboard supports. ASUS T3-M2NC51PV...
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Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in reduced power mode). The USBPW1234 jumper is for the internal USB connectors that you press a key on the keyboard (... to +5VSB to wake up the computer when you can connect to wake up the computer from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. USBPW12 12 23 R M2N5-BN USBPW56 +5V (Default) +5VSB USBPW34...
Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in reduced power mode). The USBPW1234 jumper is for the internal USB connectors that you press a key on the keyboard (... to +5VSB to wake up the computer when you can connect to wake up the computer from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. USBPW12 12 23 R M2N5-BN USBPW56 +5V (Default) +5VSB USBPW34...
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... flow within the system may damage the motherboard components. ASUS T3-M2NC51PV 4- 4.4 Connectors This section describes and illustrates the connectors on the fan connectors! Connect the fan cable to the fan connectors. R M2N5-BN CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND M2N5-BN CPU Fan Connector Do not forget to connect the fan... the black wire of the cable matches the ground pin of the connector. DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard. 1. These are not jumpers! CPU fan connector (4-pin CPU_FAN) The fan connector supports the proprietary...
... flow within the system may damage the motherboard components. ASUS T3-M2NC51PV 4- 4.4 Connectors This section describes and illustrates the connectors on the fan connectors! Connect the fan cable to the fan connectors. R M2N5-BN CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND M2N5-BN CPU Fan Connector Do not forget to connect the fan... the black wire of the cable matches the ground pin of the connector. DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard. 1. These are not jumpers! CPU fan connector (4-pin CPU_FAN) The fan connector supports the proprietary...
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5.3.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. AMIBIOS Version : 0202 Build Date : 08/11/06 Processor Type Speed Count : AMD Sempron(tm) Processor 3200+ : 1800MHz : 1 System Memory Usable Size: 256MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory 5-14 Chapter 5: BIOS setup The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu.
5.3.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. AMIBIOS Version : 0202 Build Date : 08/11/06 Processor Type Speed Count : AMD Sempron(tm) Processor 3200+ : 1800MHz : 1 System Memory Usable Size: 256MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory 5-14 Chapter 5: BIOS setup The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu.
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AMD Cool'n'Quiet Configuration USB Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP 5.4.1 AMD Cool'n'Quiet Configuration Cool'n'Quiet [Enabled] Cool'n'Quiet [Enabled] Enables or disables the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet function. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS T3-M2NC51PV 5-15 5.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to malfunction.
AMD Cool'n'Quiet Configuration USB Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP 5.4.1 AMD Cool'n'Quiet Configuration Cool'n'Quiet [Enabled] Cool'n'Quiet [Enabled] Enables or disables the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet function. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS T3-M2NC51PV 5-15 5.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to malfunction.
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... items in below sections may cause the system to malfunction. CPU Configuration Module Version: 13.00 Physical Count: 1 Logical Count : 1 AMD Opteron(tm) Processor 146 Revision: CG Cache L1: 128KB Cache L2: 1024KB ... menu allows you to display the sub-menu. Advanced Chipset Settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Select an item then press to change the advanced chipset settings. NorthBridge Configuration SouthBridge/MCP51 Configuration NvigpBridge/C51PV Configuration ASUS T3-M2NC51PV 5-17
... items in below sections may cause the system to malfunction. CPU Configuration Module Version: 13.00 Physical Count: 1 Logical Count : 1 AMD Opteron(tm) Processor 146 Revision: CG Cache L1: 128KB Cache L2: 1024KB ... menu allows you to display the sub-menu. Advanced Chipset Settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Select an item then press to change the advanced chipset settings. NorthBridge Configuration SouthBridge/MCP51 Configuration NvigpBridge/C51PV Configuration ASUS T3-M2NC51PV 5-17
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... connected to enable or disable smart Q-Fan function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5-26 Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.5.5 Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature [51ºC/122.5ºF] MB Temperature [41ºC/105.5ºF] CPU Fan Speed [3813 RPM] VCORE Voltage [ 1.320V] 3.3V Voltage [ 3.345V] 5V Voltage [ 5.094V] 12V Voltage [11.880V] Smart Q-FAN Function...
... connected to enable or disable smart Q-Fan function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5-26 Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.5.5 Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature [51ºC/122.5ºF] MB Temperature [41ºC/105.5ºF] CPU Fan Speed [3813 RPM] VCORE Voltage [ 1.320V] 3.3V Voltage [ 3.345V] 5V Voltage [ 5.094V] 12V Voltage [11.880V] Smart Q-FAN Function...