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... 1: System Introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Front panel (external 1-2 1.3 Front panel (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...
... 1: System Introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Front panel (external 1-2 1.3 Front panel (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...
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... 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 Loss by IO 5-24 5.5.4 APM Configuration 5-25 5.5.5 Hardware Monitor 5-26 5.6 Boot menu 5-27 5.6.1 Boot Device Priority 5-27 5.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 5-28 5.6.3 Security 5-29 5.7 Exit menu 5-31 Appendix Power supply specifications A-2
... 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 Loss by IO 5-24 5.5.4 APM Configuration 5-25 5.5.5 Hardware Monitor 5-26 5.6 Boot menu 5-27 5.6.1 Boot Device Priority 5-27 5.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 5-28 5.6.3 Security 5-29 5.7 Exit menu 5-31 Appendix Power supply specifications A-2
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... Operation safety • Before installing devices into the system, carefully read all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are connected. • If the power supply is incorrectly replaced. Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einem vom Hersteller empfohlenem ähnljchen Typ. Lithium-Ion Battery... do not try to fix it may become wet. Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from connectors, slots, sockets ...
... Operation safety • Before installing devices into the system, carefully read all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are connected. • If the power supply is incorrectly replaced. Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einem vom Hersteller empfohlenem ähnljchen Typ. Lithium-Ion Battery... do not try to fix it may become wet. Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from connectors, slots, sockets ...
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.... 3. About 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 2: Basic installation This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on the front and rear panel, and internal components. 2. Chapter... includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. 5. How this system. Appendix The Appendix includes the power supply unit specification for experienced users and integrators with the system. Chapter 3: Starting up This chapter helps you...
.... 3. About 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 2: Basic installation This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on the front and rear panel, and internal components. 2. Chapter... includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. 5. How this system. Appendix The Appendix includes the power supply unit specification for experienced users and integrators with the system. Chapter 3: Starting up This chapter helps you...
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... • IDE cable • Serial ATA cable • Serial ATA power cable 3. 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. System package contents Check your T3-M2NC51PV system package for the following items. If any of the items...
... • IDE cable • Serial ATA cable • Serial ATA power cable 3. 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. System package contents Check your T3-M2NC51PV system package for the following items. If any of the items...
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...supply in your audio system for the fan that provides ventilation inside the system chassis. 13. This connector is for 5.1channel surround sound and enhanced 3D audio. S/PDIF Out port. Expansion card lock. This Line Out (lime) port connects a headphone or a speaker. VGA port . ASUS T3-M2NC51PV 1- Chassis vent. Power... connector. In 6-channel mode, the function of this port becomes Surround output. 16. Power switch. This vent is for IEEE 1394a-compliant audio...
...supply in your audio system for the fan that provides ventilation inside the system chassis. 13. This connector is for 5.1channel surround sound and enhanced 3D audio. S/PDIF Out port. Expansion card lock. This Line Out (lime) port connects a headphone or a speaker. VGA port . ASUS T3-M2NC51PV 1- Chassis vent. Power... connector. In 6-channel mode, the function of this port becomes Surround output. 16. Power switch. This vent is for IEEE 1394a-compliant audio...
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Hard disk drive metal tray 3. Expansion card slots 10. PCI Express™ x16 slot 8. 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. Proceed to Chapter 2 for your reference. PCI slot 9. Power supply unit 1- Chapter 1: System introduction ASUS motherboard 4. Serial ATA connectors 7. DIMM sockets 6. AMD® AM2 socket 5. 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.
Hard disk drive metal tray 3. Expansion card slots 10. PCI Express™ x16 slot 8. 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. Proceed to Chapter 2 for your reference. PCI slot 9. Power supply unit 1- Chapter 1: System introduction ASUS motherboard 4. Serial ATA connectors 7. DIMM sockets 6. AMD® AM2 socket 5. 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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... precautions before you install components into the system. • Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, before installing any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with an onboard standby... power LED. DDR2 Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) 3. Unplug the power cable from the power outlet and make sure that you have all the components you plan to avoid touching the ICs on them...
... precautions before you install components into the system. • Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, before installing any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with an onboard standby... power LED. DDR2 Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) 3. Unplug the power cable from the power outlet and make sure that you have all the components you plan to avoid touching the ICs on them...
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To remove the CPU fan and heatsink assembly: 1. To lift the PSU: 1. You must lift the power supply unit (PSU) before you can install a CPU. 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 models. 2.4 Lifting the power supply You must remove the CPU fan and heatsink assembly before you can install a central processing unit (CPU) and other system components. Lay the system on...
To remove the CPU fan and heatsink assembly: 1. To lift the PSU: 1. You must lift the power supply unit (PSU) before you can install a CPU. 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 models. 2.4 Lifting the power supply You must remove the CPU fan and heatsink assembly before you can install a central processing unit (CPU) and other system components. Lay the system on...
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... drive: 1. Secure the optical drive with the holes on both sides of the bay. 4. Connect the SATA power cable to the connectors at the 3 3 back of the power supply unit. 1 ASUS T3-M2NC51PV 2-17 Connect the IDE and the power plugs to the plug of the drive. 2.9 Installing a hard disk drive (HDD) The system supports one Serial...
... drive: 1. Secure the optical drive with the holes on both sides of the bay. 4. Connect the SATA power cable to the connectors at the 3 3 back of the power supply unit. 1 ASUS T3-M2NC51PV 2-17 Connect the IDE and the power plugs to the plug of the drive. 2.9 Installing a hard disk drive (HDD) The system supports one Serial...
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... Position the PSU over the chassis. 5. 2.10 Reinstalling the power supply unit Reinstall the power supply unit (PSU) after installing the system components and reconnecting the cables. Connect the 4-pin 12 V power plug to the ATXPWR connector on the motherboard. 3. Connect the... 24-pin ATX power plug to the ATX12V connector on the motherboard. 4. Lift the chassis to a 90o angle. 2. To reinstall the PSU: 1. Secure the PSU with the CPU and/or chassis fans. 8 9A 9B Power supply unit plugs 2 3 ASUS T3-M2NC51PV...
... Position the PSU over the chassis. 5. 2.10 Reinstalling the power supply unit Reinstall the power supply unit (PSU) after installing the system components and reconnecting the cables. Connect the 4-pin 12 V power plug to the ATXPWR connector on the motherboard. 3. Connect the... 24-pin ATX power plug to the ATX12V connector on the motherboard. 4. Lift the chassis to a 90o angle. 2. To reinstall the PSU: 1. Secure the PSU with the CPU and/or chassis fans. 8 9A 9B Power supply unit plugs 2 3 ASUS T3-M2NC51PV...
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... selector The PSU has a 115 V/230 V voltage selector switch located beside the power connector. Use this switch to select the appropriate system input voltage according to a 4-pin (female) power plug from the power supply unit. NOTE. LINE IN FRONT MIC IN eSATA 2-20 Chapter 2: Basic installation For... the switch to 230 V. or - 9B. See the Appendix for the power supply specifications. Connect the 4-pin power plug(s) to the power connector of the optical drive(s). 9A. Connect the 4-pin power plug to the power connector of the IDE hard disk drive, or the Serial ATA hard disk...
... selector The PSU has a 115 V/230 V voltage selector switch located beside the power connector. Use this switch to select the appropriate system input voltage according to a 4-pin (female) power plug from the power supply unit. NOTE. LINE IN FRONT MIC IN eSATA 2-20 Chapter 2: Basic installation For... the switch to 230 V. or - 9B. See the Appendix for the power supply specifications. Connect the 4-pin power plug(s) to the power connector of the optical drive(s). 9A. Connect the 4-pin power plug to the power connector of the IDE hard disk drive, or the Serial ATA hard disk...
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...computer from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in the BIOS. This feature requires an ATX power supply that you press a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in reduced power mode). USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW123456)...+5V (Default) +5VSB USBPW34 12 23 12 23 +5V +5VSB +5V +5VSB (Default) (Default) M2N5•-BNThUeSUBSBDdeevviciceeWwaakkee-uUppfeature requires a power supply that can provide 500 mA on the +5VSB lead for the internal USB connectors that can connect to wake up feature. otherwise, the system would...
...computer from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in the BIOS. This feature requires an ATX power supply that you press a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in reduced power mode). USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW123456)...+5V (Default) +5VSB USBPW34 12 23 12 23 +5V +5VSB +5V +5VSB (Default) (Default) M2N5•-BNThUeSUBSBDdeevviciceeWwaakkee-uUppfeature requires a power supply that can provide 500 mA on the +5VSB lead for the internal USB connectors that can connect to wake up feature. otherwise, the system would...
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... +3 Volts ATX12V GND +12V DC M2N5-BN ATX Power Connector GND +12V DC 4- Chapter 3: Starting up . ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are for the 24-pin and 4-pin power plugs from the power supply unit are designed to the ATX12V connector on the motherboard...; The plugs from the power supply unit. Do not forget to connect the 4-pin ATX12V power plug to fit these connectors in only one orientation. 2....
... +3 Volts ATX12V GND +12V DC M2N5-BN ATX Power Connector GND +12V DC 4- Chapter 3: Starting up . ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are for the 24-pin and 4-pin power plugs from the power supply unit are designed to the ATX12V connector on the motherboard...; The plugs from the power supply unit. Do not forget to connect the 4-pin ATX12V power plug to fit these connectors in only one orientation. 2....
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... Alarm [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable RTC to generate a wake event. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS T3-M2NC51PV 5-25 This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Resume On Ring [Disabled] Allows you to... enable or disable the RI to generate a wake event. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the system through a PCI LAN or modem card. 5.5.4 APM Configuration Resume On PME# [Disabled] Resume ...
... Alarm [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable RTC to generate a wake event. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS T3-M2NC51PV 5-25 This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Resume On Ring [Disabled] Allows you to... enable or disable the RI to generate a wake event. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the system through a PCI LAN or modem card. 5.5.4 APM Configuration Resume On PME# [Disabled] Resume ...
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Appendix Appendix The Appendix includes the power supply unit specification for this system.
Appendix Appendix The Appendix includes the power supply unit specification for this system.