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... up 3-2 3.3 Support CD information 3-2 3.3.1 Running the support CD 3-3 3.3.2 Drivers menu 3-4 3.3.3 Utilities menu 3-5 3.3.4 Make Disk menu 3-6 3.3.5 ASUS contact information 3-7 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 CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 5-2 5.1.2 ASUS Update utility 5-3 5.2 BIOS setup program 5-6 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen 5-7 5.2.2 Menu bar 5-7 5.2.3 Navigation keys 5-7 5.2.4 Menu items 5-8 5.2.5 Sub-menu...
... up 3-2 3.3 Support CD information 3-2 3.3.1 Running the support CD 3-3 3.3.2 Drivers menu 3-4 3.3.3 Utilities menu 3-5 3.3.4 Make Disk menu 3-6 3.3.5 ASUS contact information 3-7 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 CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 5-2 5.1.2 ASUS Update utility 5-3 5.2 BIOS setup program 5-6 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen 5-7 5.2.2 Menu bar 5-7 5.2.3 Navigation keys 5-7 5.2.4 Menu items 5-8 5.2.5 Sub-menu...
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...guide is intended for this guide Audience This guide provides general information and installation instructions about the motherboard that comes with hardware knowledge of the ASUS T3-M2NC51PV. Chapter 3: Starting up This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and utilities...how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters. 6. Chapter 4: Motherboard information This chapter gives information about the ASUS T3-M2NC51PV barebone system. Chapter 5: BIOS information This chapter tells how to install components in the system. 3. ...
...guide is intended for this guide Audience This guide provides general information and installation instructions about the motherboard that comes with hardware knowledge of the ASUS T3-M2NC51PV. Chapter 3: Starting up This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and utilities...how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters. 6. Chapter 4: Motherboard information This chapter gives information about the ASUS T3-M2NC51PV barebone system. Chapter 5: BIOS information This chapter tells how to install components in the system. 3. ...
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... Guide • 6 x USB 2.0 ports • 2 x IEEE 1394a ports • LED panel • 7-in-1 storage card reader • 2 x 3.5" hard disk drive bay 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...
... Guide • 6 x USB 2.0 ports • 2 x IEEE 1394a ports • LED panel • 7-in-1 storage card reader • 2 x 3.5" hard disk drive bay 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...
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..., and powered by the ASUS motherboard with a versatile home entertainment feature. The system supports up when data is being read from or written to access the optical drive. 2. With these and many more, the T3-M2NC51PV definitely delivers the cutting edge technology for choosing the ASUS T3-M2NC51PV! Open this door to ...supports the AMD Athlon™ 64 X2/AMD Athlon™ 64/AMD Athlon™ 64 FX/AMD Sempron™ processors. The ASUS T3-M2NC51PV is designed for the sophisticated. This LED lights up to show the input/output ports. 1- Chapter 1: System introduction
..., and powered by the ASUS motherboard with a versatile home entertainment feature. The system supports up when data is being read from or written to access the optical drive. 2. With these and many more, the T3-M2NC51PV definitely delivers the cutting edge technology for choosing the ASUS T3-M2NC51PV! Open this door to ...supports the AMD Athlon™ 64 X2/AMD Athlon™ 64/AMD Athlon™ 64 FX/AMD Sempron™ processors. The ASUS T3-M2NC51PV is designed for the sophisticated. This LED lights up to show the input/output ports. 1- Chapter 1: System introduction
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Proceed to Chapter 2 for your reference. PCI slot 9. Expansion card slots 10. Hard disk drive metal tray 3. AMD® AM2 socket 5. PCI Express™ x16 slot 8. Serial ATA connectors 7. Power supply unit 1- Chapter 1: System introduction ASUS motherboard 4. DIMM sockets 6. The installed components are labeled for instructions on installing additional system components. 1 2 4 3 8 7 6 5 10 9 1. 5.25-inch optical drive 2. 1.5 Internal components The illustration below is the internal view of the system when you remove the top cover and the power supply unit.
Proceed to Chapter 2 for your reference. PCI slot 9. Expansion card slots 10. Hard disk drive metal tray 3. AMD® AM2 socket 5. PCI Express™ x16 slot 8. Serial ATA connectors 7. Power supply unit 1- Chapter 1: System introduction ASUS motherboard 4. DIMM sockets 6. The installed components are labeled for instructions on installing additional system components. 1 2 4 3 8 7 6 5 10 9 1. 5.25-inch optical drive 2. 1.5 Internal components The illustration below is the internal view of the system when you remove the top cover and the power supply unit.
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... make sure that came with an onboard standby power LED. R M2N5-BN Onboard LED 2- SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off Chapter 2: Basic installation The motherboard comes with the component.
... make sure that came with an onboard standby power LED. R M2N5-BN Onboard LED 2- SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off Chapter 2: Basic installation The motherboard comes with the component.
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The unit may accidentally drop and damage other system components. 2.5 Installing a CPU The motherboard comes with other system components. Lay the system on its side on the motherboard. 2. Locate and remove the two screws that secure the fan and heatsink assembly to the chassis. 3. 2.4 Lifting the power supply You must remove the CPU... ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. Carefully lift the fan and heatsink assembly, and set aside the four screws that secures the PSU to the motherboard. 3.
The unit may accidentally drop and damage other system components. 2.5 Installing a CPU The motherboard comes with other system components. Lay the system on its side on the motherboard. 2. Locate and remove the two screws that secure the fan and heatsink assembly to the chassis. 3. 2.4 Lifting the power supply You must remove the CPU... ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. Carefully lift the fan and heatsink assembly, and set aside the four screws that secures the PSU to the motherboard. 3.
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... socket lever is lifted up to 90°-100° angle, otherwise the CPU does not fit in place. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. Small triangle Gold triangle 2- Chapter 2: Basic installation R M2N5-BN CPU Socket AM2 2. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it fits in...
... socket lever is lifted up to 90°-100° angle, otherwise the CPU does not fit in place. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. Small triangle Gold triangle 2- Chapter 2: Basic installation R M2N5-BN CPU Socket AM2 2. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it fits in...
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DO NOT force the CPU into the CPU fan screw holes to secure the fan and heatsink assembly to the motherboard. 2 2 2 2 1 ASUS T3-M2NC51PV 2- Drive in one correct orientation. 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 and heatsink assembly to the motherboard. 2 2 2 2 1 ASUS T3-M2NC51PV 2- Drive in one correct orientation. When the CPU is locked. 2.5.3 Reinstalling the CPU fan and heatsink assembly To reinstall the CPU fan and heatsink assembly: 1. ...
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... 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. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the 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. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU...
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ASUS T3-M2NC51PV 2- Use any of 128 Mb chips or double-sided x16 memory modules. Installed Dual-channel (3)* Installed Installed * Use only identical DDR2 DIMM pairs. 2.6.1 Memory configurations You may cause ... memory configurations Sockets Mode DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 Single-channel (1) Installed - (2) - For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you installed two 1 GB DDR2 memory. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up to chipset resource allocation, the system may detect less than 2 GB system memory when you obtain memory modules...
ASUS T3-M2NC51PV 2- Use any of 128 Mb chips or double-sided x16 memory modules. Installed Dual-channel (3)* Installed Installed * Use only identical DDR2 DIMM pairs. 2.6.1 Memory configurations You may cause ... memory configurations Sockets Mode DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 Single-channel (1) Installed - (2) - For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you installed two 1 GB DDR2 memory. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up to chipset resource allocation, the system may detect less than 2 GB system memory when you obtain memory modules...
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Align a DIMM on the socket such that it fits in place and the DIMM is keyed with a notch so that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the motherboard. 2. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM! DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. ASUS T3-M2NC51PV 2-13 Retaining clips 2 2 3 4 4 1 A DDR2 DIMM is properly seated. Unlock a socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 3. Locate the two DIMM sockets on the socket. 4. 2.6.2 DIMM installation To install a DDR2 DIMM: 1.
Align a DIMM on the socket such that it fits in place and the DIMM is keyed with a notch so that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the motherboard. 2. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM! DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. ASUS T3-M2NC51PV 2-13 Retaining clips 2 2 3 4 4 1 A DDR2 DIMM is properly seated. Unlock a socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 3. Locate the two DIMM sockets on the socket. 4. 2.6.2 DIMM installation To install a DDR2 DIMM: 1.
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... support PCI cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. PCI Express™ x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express™ x16 graphic cards that they support. The figure shows a graphics card installed on a PCI slot. The following sub-sections describe the... to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. The figure shows a LAN card installed on the PCI Express™ x16 slot. The motherboard has one PCI and one PCI Express™ x16 slot.
... support PCI cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. PCI Express™ x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express™ x16 graphic cards that they support. The figure shows a graphics card installed on a PCI slot. The following sub-sections describe the... to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. The figure shows a LAN card installed on the PCI Express™ x16 slot. The motherboard has one PCI and one PCI Express™ x16 slot.
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shared -- -- shared -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- IRQ assignments for this motherboard LNKA LNEA LNEB LNEC LSMB LUB2 LSA0 LUB0 LMAC LAZA LATA PCI slot1 PCIE x16 slot Onboard E-SATA LAN controller Onboard SMB controller Onboard USB1.1 ...
shared -- -- shared -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- IRQ assignments for this motherboard LNKA LNEA LNEB LNEC LSMB LUB2 LSA0 LUB0 LMAC LAZA LATA PCI slot1 PCIE x16 slot Onboard E-SATA LAN controller Onboard SMB controller Onboard USB1.1 ...
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2. Connect the SATA signal 2 cable and the power plugs to the connectors at the back of the chassis) to the SATA connector on the motherboard. 6. Insert a hard disk drive (with the plastic coils. 4 4 4 4 4 6 6 2-18 Chapter 2: Basic installation Connect the SATA signal cable to the tray, then secure it with four screws. 5. Tighten all the cables with the HDD PCB facing the top of the drive. 3. Locate the HDD tray. 4.
2. Connect the SATA signal 2 cable and the power plugs to the connectors at the back of the chassis) to the SATA connector on the motherboard. 6. Insert a hard disk drive (with the plastic coils. 4 4 4 4 4 6 6 2-18 Chapter 2: Basic installation Connect the SATA signal cable to the tray, then secure it with four screws. 5. Tighten all the cables with the HDD PCB facing the top of the drive. 3. Locate the HDD tray. 4.
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Connect the 24-pin ATX power plug to the ATX12V connector on the motherboard. 3. Align the PSU side hook with the CPU and/or chassis fans. 8 9A 9B Power supply unit plugs 2 3 ASUS T3-M2NC51PV 2-19 Connect the 4-pin 12 V power plug to the ATXPWR connector on the side of the rear panel until it...
Connect the 24-pin ATX power plug to the ATX12V connector on the motherboard. 3. Align the PSU side hook with the CPU and/or chassis fans. 8 9A 9B Power supply unit plugs 2 3 ASUS T3-M2NC51PV 2-19 Connect the 4-pin 12 V power plug to the ATXPWR connector on the side of the rear panel until it...
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..., restarts, or puts the system in this chapter for general reference only. Visit the ASUS website for more information. 3.2 Powering up 3.1 Installing an operating system The barebone system supports Windows® 2000/XP operating systems (OS). Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup procedures presented in sleep mode (S3...
..., restarts, or puts the system in this chapter for general reference only. Visit the ASUS website for more information. 3.2 Powering up 3.1 Installing an operating system The barebone system supports Windows® 2000/XP operating systems (OS). Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup procedures presented in sleep mode (S3...
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...Format (PDF). ASUS T3-M2NC51PV 3- 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 .... This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS Update Installs the ASUS Update that the motherboard supports. ASUS InstAll - See page 5-4 for viewing files saved in a healthy operating condition. Installation Wizard for Utilities ...
...Format (PDF). ASUS T3-M2NC51PV 3- 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 .... This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS Update Installs the ASUS Update that the motherboard supports. ASUS InstAll - See page 5-4 for viewing files saved in a healthy operating condition. Installation Wizard for Utilities ...
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This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. Motherboard info Chapter 4 This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes with the system.
This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. Motherboard info Chapter 4 This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes with the system.
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4.1 Introduction The ASUS M2N5-BN motherboard comes already installed in the ASUS T3-M2NC51PV system. This chapter provides technical information about the motherboard for future upgrades or system reconfiguration. 4.2 Motherboard layout ESATA 22.4cm (8.8in) VGA_DVI AUDIO PS/2KBM S T: Mouse B: Keyboard LAN_USB34 USBPW56 1394_USB USBPW34 USBPW12 KBPWR CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power Marvell 88E1116 ...
4.1 Introduction The ASUS M2N5-BN motherboard comes already installed in the ASUS T3-M2NC51PV system. This chapter provides technical information about the motherboard for future upgrades or system reconfiguration. 4.2 Motherboard layout ESATA 22.4cm (8.8in) VGA_DVI AUDIO PS/2KBM S T: Mouse B: Keyboard LAN_USB34 USBPW56 1394_USB USBPW34 USBPW12 KBPWR CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power Marvell 88E1116 ...