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xConventions used in this guideTo make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.Ty

4-40 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.6.3 Boot Settings Conguration F1:Help ↑↓ : Select Item -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults ESC: E

ASUS M2N-SLI 4-41The items Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec) and Typematic Delay (Msec) becomes user-congurable only when the item Typematic Rate Setting is

4-42 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.6.4 SecurityF1:Help ↑↓ : Select Item -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults ESC: Exit →←: Sele

ASUS M2N-SLI 4-43A note about passwordsThe Supervisor password is required to enter the BIOS Setup program preventing unauthorized access. The User pa

4-44 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.7 Tools menuThe Tools menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter> to

ASUS M2N-SLI 4-45Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Select MenuItem Specic HelpThis option s

4-46 Chapter 4: BIOS setupLoad Setup Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. When yo

5Software supportThis chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package.

ASUS M2N-SLIChapter summary5.1 Installing an operating system ... 5-15.2 Support CD information

ASUS M2N-SLI 5-1If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to locate the le ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. D

xiM2N-SLI specications summary(continued on the next page)CPU Socket AM2 for AMD Athlon™ 64 FX/AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 /AMD Athlon 64™/AMD Sempron™ pro

5-2 Chapter 5: Software support5.2.2 Drivers menuThe drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install

ASUS M2N-SLI 5-35.2.3 Utilities menuThe Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS PC Probe IIThis

5-4 Chapter 5: Software supportMicrosoft DirectX 9.0cInstalls the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0 driver. The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0 is a multimedia technolog

ASUS M2N-SLI 5-55.2.5 Manuals menuThe Manuals menu contains a list of supplementary user manuals. Click an item to open the folder of the user manual

5-6 Chapter 5: Software support5.2.6 ASUS Contact informationClick the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also nd this inf

ASUS M2N-SLI 5-7Browse this CDDisplays the support CD contents in graphical format.Technical support FormDisplays the ASUS Technical Support Request F

5-8 Chapter 5: Software supportFilelistDisplays the contents of the support CD and a brief description of each in text format.

ASUS M2N-SLI 5-95.3.1 Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ TechnologyThe motherboard supports the AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ Technology that dynamically and automatically chan

5-10 Chapter 5: Software support• The AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ technology feature works only with the AMD heatsink and fan assembly with monitor chip• If

ASUS M2N-SLI 5-115.3.2 ASUS PC Probe IIPC Probe II is a utility that monitors the computer’s vital components, and detects and alerts you of any prob

xiiM2N-SLI specications summarySpecial features ASUS EZ DIY: - Q-Connector - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS MyLog

5-12 Chapter 5: Software support Button Function Opens the Conguration window Opens the Report window Opens the Desktop Managem

ASUS M2N-SLI 5-13Changing the monitor panels positionTo change the position of the monitor panels in the desktop, click the arrow down button of the S

5-14 Chapter 5: Software supportMonitoring sensor alertThe monitor panel turns red when a component value exceeds or is lower than the threshold value

ASUS M2N-SLI 5-15PCI browserClick to display the PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) browser. This browser provides information on the PCI devic

5-16 Chapter 5: Software supportMemory usageThe Memory tab shows both used and available physical memory. The pie chart at the bottom of the window re

ASUS M2N-SLI 5-175.3.3 C-Media CM6501 audio utilityThe C-Media Superior Quality Audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability through the C-Media 6

5-18 Chapter 5: Software support7.1 Virtual Speaker ShifterClick to enable this function.Click to adjust the volume.Click to arrange the position of

ASUS M2N-SLI 5-19EffectThe Effect option allows you to set your listening environment, adjust the equalizer, or select pre-programmed equalizer settin

5-20 Chapter 5: Software support5.4 RAID congurationsThe motherboard comes with the NVIDIA® SLI Southbridge RAID controllers that allow you to cong

ASUS M2N-SLI 5-215.4.1 Installing hard disksThe motherboard supports Ultra DMA /133/100/66 and Serial ATA hard disk drives. For optimal performance,

1Product introductionThis chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports.

5-22 Chapter 5: Software support5.4.2 NVIDIA® RAID congurationsThe motherboard includes a high performance IDE RAID controller integrated in the NVI

ASUS M2N-SLI 5-23Entering the NVIDIA® RAID utilityTo enter the NVIDIA® RAID utility:1. Boot up your computer. 2. During POST, press <F10> to

5-24 Chapter 5: Software supportTIP: For server systems, we recommend using a lower array block size. For multimedia computer systems used mainly for

ASUS M2N-SLI 5-25Rebuilding a RAID arrayTo rebuild a RAID array:1. From the Array List menu, use the up or down arrow keys to select a RAID array the

5-26 Chapter 5: Software support A new set of navigation keys is displayed on the bottom of the screen. 2. Press <R> to rebuild a RAID array.

ASUS M2N-SLI 5-27Deleting a RAID arrayTo delete a RAID array:1. From the Array List menu, use the up or down arrow keys to select a RAID array then p

5-28 Chapter 5: Software supportClearing a disk dataTo clear disk data:1. From the Array List menu, use the up or down arrow keys to select a RAID ar

ASUS M2N-SLI 5-295.5 Creating a RAID driver diskA oppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows® 2000/XP operating system on a

5-30 Chapter 5: Software support

6 This chapter tells how to install SLI-ready PCI Express graphics cards. NVIDIA® SLI™ technology support

ASUS M2N-SLIChapter summary1.1 Welcome! ... 1-11.2 Package conte

ASUS M2N-SLIChapter summary6.1 Overview ... 6-16.2 Dual graphic

ASUS M2N-SLI6-16.1 OverviewThe motherboard supports the NVIDIA® SLI™ (Scalable Link Interface) - Intel® Edition technology that allows

6-2Chapter 6: NVIDIA® SLI™ technology support6.2 Dual graphics card setup6.2.1 Installing SLI-ready graphics cardsInstall only identical SLI-read

ASUS M2N-SLI6-34. Insert the second graphics card into the other slot. Make sure that the card is properly seated on the slot.If required, connect

6-4Chapter 6: NVIDIA® SLI™ technology support7. Connect a VGA cable or a DVI-I cable to the graphics card/s.We recommend to install an addition

ASUS M2N-SLI6-5NVIDIA Settings iconTo enable the multi-GPU feature:1. Click the NVIDIA Settings icon on your Windows taskbar.2. From the pop-

6-6Chapter 6: NVIDIA® SLI™ technology support5. From the Display Properties dialog box, select the Settings tab then click Advanced.6. Select t

ASUS M2N-SLI 1-11.1 Welcome!Thank you for buying an ASUS® M2N-SLI motherboard!The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies

1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.3 Special features1.3.1 Product highlightsLatest processor technology The motherboard comes with a 940-

ASUS M2N-SLI 1-3Serial ATA 3Gb/s RAID The motherboard supports the next-generation Serial ATA hard drives based on the SATA 3Gb/s storage specicati

1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.3.2 ASUS Special featuresASUS Two-slot thermal designThe motherboard is designed with two PCI Express x1 slots p

2Hardware informationThis chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes descript

iiCopyright © 2007 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be repro

ASUS M2N-SLIChapter summary2.1 Before you proceed ... 2-12.2 Motherboard overvi

ASUS M2N-SLI 2-1Onboard LEDThe motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft

2-2Chapter 2: Hardware informationRM2N-SLI2.2 Motherboard overviewBefore you install the motherboard, study the conguration of your chassis to ensur

ASUS M2N-SLI 2-32.2.3 Motherboard layout21.8cm(8.6in)30.5cm(12.0in)Socket AM2CPU_FANPRI_IDESEC_IDEDDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module)DDR2 DIMM_B1 (6

2-4Chapter 2: Hardware information2.2.4 Layout ContentsSlots Page1. DDR2 DIMM slots 2-112. PCI slots 2-183. PCI Express x16 slot

ASUS M2N-SLI 2-5Internal connectors Page1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) 2-252. Primary/Secondary IDE connector (40-1 pi

2-6Chapter 2: Hardware information2.3.1 Installing the CPUTo install a CPU:1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.Make sure that the socket lev

ASUS M2N-SLI 2-73. Position the CPU above the socket such that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with a small triangle.

2-8Chapter 2: Hardware information2.3.2 Installing the heatsink and fanThe the AMD Athlon™ FX, AMD Athlon 64™, AMD Sempron™ or AMD Athlon™ X2 proces

ASUS M2N-SLI 2-92. Attach one end of the retention bracket to the retention module base.3. Align the other end of the retention bracket (near the re

iiiContentsNotices ... viiSafety information ...

2-10Chapter 2: Hardware information5. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard l

ASUS M2N-SLI 2-112.4 System memory2.4.1 OverviewThe motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.

2-12Chapter 2: Hardware informationImportant notice on installing Windows® XP 32-bit versionIf you install Windows® XP 32-bit version Operating System

ASUS M2N-SLI 2-13Qualied Vendors List DDR2-800 512MB KINGSTON K4T51083QC SS KVR800D2N5/512 V V V1024MB KINGSTON K4T51083QC DS KVR800D2N5/1

2-14Chapter 2: Hardware informationQualied Vendors List DDR2-667 DD R 2Si z eVen dor Mode lSi de (s )Co m p o nentDI MM S oc ke t su pp or tA* B * C

ASUS M2N-SLI 2-15Side(s): SS - Single-sided DS - Double-sidedDIMM Support:A - Supports one module inserted in any slot for a single-channel memory

2-16Chapter 2: Hardware information2.4.3 Installing a DIMMUnplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure

ASUS M2N-SLI 2-172.5 Expansion slotsIn the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the exp

2-18Chapter 2: Hardware information2.5.3 Interrupt assignmentsStandard interrupt assignments* These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices

ASUS M2N-SLI 2-19• In single card mode, we recommend that you use the blue PCI Express x16 (PCIEX16_1) slot.• Due to chipset limitation, the black P

ivContents2.6 Jumpers ... 2-202.7 Connectors ...

2-20Chapter 2: Hardware information2.6 Jumpers1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC)This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You ca

ASUS M2N-SLI 2-212. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34, USBPW56, USBPW78)Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up the computer from S1 sleep mode

2-22Chapter 2: Hardware information3. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR)This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up feature. Set this

ASUS M2N-SLI 2-232.7 Connectors2.7.1 Rear panel connectors1. PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse.2. Parallel port. This 25-pin

2-24Chapter 2: Hardware information7. Line In port (light blue). This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. 8. Line Out po

ASUS M2N-SLI 2-252. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE, SEC_IDE)The onboard IDE connector is for the Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable. There are three

2-26Chapter 2: Hardware information3. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4)These connectors are for the Serial ATA signa

ASUS M2N-SLI 2-274. CPU, Chassis, and Power fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin PWR_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN)The fan connectors support cooling fans of 35

2-28Chapter 2: Hardware informationNever connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard!5. USB connectors (10-1 pin

ASUS M2N-SLI 2-297. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS)This connector is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. Connec

vContents4.3.8 Installed Memory ... 4-194.4 Advanced menu ...

2-30Chapter 2: Hardware information9. Internal audio connectors (4-pin CD)These connectors allow you to receive stereo audio input from sound source

ASUS M2N-SLI 2-3110. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin FP_AUDIO)This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that support

2-32Chapter 2: Hardware information12. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.• System powe

ASUS M2N-SLI 2-33Q-Connector (System panel)ASUS Q-Connector allows you to easily to connect the chassis front panel cables to the motherboard. Perform

2-34Chapter 2: Hardware information

3Powering upThis chapter describes the power up sequence and ways of shutting down the system.

ASUS M2N-SLIChapter summary33.1 Starting up for the rst time ... 3-13.2 Powering off the c

ASUS M2N-SLI 3-13.1 Starting up for the rst time1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Be sure that all switches a

3-2 Chapter 3: Powering up3.2 Powering off the computer3.2.1 Using the OS shut down functionIf you are using Windows® 2000:1. Click the Start butt

4BIOS setupThis chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also

viContents5.4 RAID congurations ... 5-205.4.1 Installing hard disks ...

ASUS M2N-SLIChapter summary4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ... 4-14.2 BIOS setup program ...

ASUS M2N-SLI 4-14.1 Managing and updating your BIOSThe following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (

4-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setupc. Click Start, then select Run.d. From the Open eld, type D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: assuming that D: is your optical driv

ASUS M2N-SLI 4-36. Type the BIOS le name in the File Name to Program eld, then press <Enter>.7. Press <N> when the utility prompts you

4-4 Chapter 4: BIOS setup3. Type a lename for the current BIOS le in the Save current BIOS as eld, then press <Enter>.4. The utility saves

ASUS M2N-SLI 4-54.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utilityThe ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS le when it

4-6 Chapter 4: BIOS setupThe recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download

ASUS M2N-SLI 4-7To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2:1. Go to the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS le for your motherboard.2.

4-8 Chapter 4: BIOS setupInstalling ASUS UpdateTo install ASUS Update:1. Place the support CD in the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Cli

ASUS M2N-SLI 4-93. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network trafc, or click Auto Select. Click Next.Updating the BIOS through the Inter

viiNoticesFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two con

4-10 Chapter 4: BIOS setupUpdating the BIOS through a BIOS leTo update the BIOS through a BIOS le:1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Window

ASUS M2N-SLI 4-114.2 BIOS setup programThis motherboard supports a programmable Low-Pin Count (LPC) chip that you can update using the provided utili

4-12 Chapter 4: BIOS setupF1:Help ↑↓ : Select Item -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults ESC: Exit →←: Select Menu Enter:

ASUS M2N-SLI 4-134.2.4 Menu itemsThe highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows th

4-14 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.2.7 Pop-up windowSelect a menu item then press <Enter> to display a pop-up window with the conguration options for

ASUS M2N-SLI 4-15F1:Help ↑↓ : Select Item -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults ESC: Exit →←: Select Menu Enter: Select Sub

4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS setupBefore attempting to congure a hard disk drive, make sure you have the correct conguration information supplied by the dri

ASUS M2N-SLI 4-17CapacityDisplays the auto-detected hard disk capacity. This item is not congurable. CylinderShows the number of the hard disk cylind

4-18 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.3.6 SATA 1, 2, 3, 4While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of Serial ATA devices. There is a se

ASUS M2N-SLI 4-19HeadShows the number of the hard disk read/write heads. This item is not congurable. Landing ZoneShows the number of landing zone pe

viiiThe symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical and electronic equipment, Mercury-containing button cell battery)

4-20 Chapter 4: BIOS setupPhoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Exit Select MenuItem Specic HelpPress Enter to

ASUS M2N-SLI 4-21AI Tuning [Auto]Allows selection of CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Select either one of the pres

4-22 Chapter 4: BIOS setupCPU Voltage [Auto]Sets the operating CPU voltage. The conguration options vary depending on the model of processor installe

ASUS M2N-SLI 4-23F1:Help ↑↓ : Select Item -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults ESC: Exit →←: Select Menu Enter: Select S

4-24 Chapter 4: BIOS setupDRAM Timing ControlLoad Fail-Safe DefaultsConguration options: [YES] [NO]USB Keyboard Support [Enabled]Conguration options

ASUS M2N-SLI 4-25Trcd[Auto]Conguration options: [Auto] [3] [4] [5] [6] Trp[Auto]Conguration options: [Auto] [3] [4] [5] [6] Tras[Auto]Conguration o

4-26 Chapter 4: BIOS setupTrfc[Auto]Conguration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3]1T/2T Memory Timing[Auto]Conguration Options: [Auto] [1T] [2T]Hyper T

ASUS M2N-SLI 4-274.4.5 Onboard Device CongurationIDE Function SetupThis item in this sub-menu allows you to enable or disable IDE functions.F1:Help

4-28 Chapter 4: BIOS setupSATA Port 1, 2[Enabled]Allows to disable or enable OnChip SATA(Port 1, Port 2) Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SA

ASUS M2N-SLI 4-29NVRAID CongurationThis item in this sub-menu allows you to set up RAID feature.F1:Help ↑↓ : Select Item -/+: Change Value

ixAbout this guideThis user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring the motherboard.How this guide is organizedThis man

4-30 Chapter 4: BIOS setupUSB Controller[enabled] Enables or disables USB 1.1 and 2.0 Controller Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB Cong

ASUS M2N-SLI 4-31Onboard USB Audio[Enabled]Enable or Disable Onboard USB Audio. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]Onboard 1394[Enabled]Enable

4-32 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.4.6 SLI CongurationAI-Selector[Auto]Allows selection of the Scalable Link Interface mode. When set to Auto, BIOS detects

ASUS M2N-SLI 4-334.5 Power menuThe Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Conguration and Power Interface (ACPI) and the

4-34 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.5.3 APM CongurationF1:Help ↑↓ : Select Item -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults ESC: Exit →←

ASUS M2N-SLI 4-35Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled]Allows you to enable or disable RTC to generate a wake event. When this item is set to Enabled, the i

4-36 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.5.4 Hardware MonitorThe items in this sub-menu displays the hardware monitor values automatically detected by the BIOS. I

ASUS M2N-SLI 4-3712V Voltage[11.90V] Allows you to set or ignore the 12V voltage. Conguration options: [11.90V] [Ignore]CPU Temperature, M/B Temperat

4-38 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.6 Boot menuThe Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter> to di

ASUS M2N-SLI 4-394.6.2 Removable Drives1. Floppy DisksAllows you to assign a removable drive attached to the system. F1:Help ↑↓ : Select It