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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 setupTypematic Rate (Chars/Sec) [6]Allows you to select the rate at which a character repeats when you hold a key. Conguration o

ASUS M2N-E 4-413. When prompted, conrm the password by typing the exact characters again, then press <Enter>. The password eld setting is c

4-42 Chapter 4: BIOS setupThe succeeding items become user-congurable when you enable the ASUS Music Alarm.4.7 Tools menuThe Tools menu items allow

ASUS M2N-E 4-43Alarm Date: Sunday/Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday/Friday/Saturday [Enabled]Allows you to enable or disable the alarm for a particul

4-44 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.7.2 ASUS O.C. ProleThis item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Select MenuItem Specic HelpPress [Ente

ASUS M2N-E 4-45Select MenuItem Specic HelpSave current BIOS Prole to Prole 1.Save BIOS ProleSave to Prole 1Save to Prole 2Save to FilePhoenix-A

4-46 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.7.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Press <Enter> to start EZ Flash 2 then from the conrmation s

ASUS M2N-E 4-474.8 Exit menuThe Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard you

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

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

ASUS M2N-EChapter summary55.1 Installing an operating system ... 5-15.2 Support CD information ...

ASUS M2N-E 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. Dou

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-E 5-35.2.3 Utilities menuThe Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS Cool ‘n’ Quiet Uti

5-4 Chapter 5: Software supportASUS AI BoosterThe ASUS AI Booster application allows you to overclock the CPU speed in Windows® environment.ASUS AI Na

ASUS M2N-E 5-5Make nVidia 32bit SATA RAID Driver Make nVidia 64bit SATA RAID DriverAllows you to create an NVIDIA® Serial ATA RAID driver disk for a 3

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-E 5-7Browse this CDDisplays the support CD contents in graphical format.Technical support FormDisplays the ASUS Technical Support Request For

5-8 Chapter 5: Software support5.3.1 Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ TechnologyThe motherboard supports the AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ Technology that dynamically and au

ASUS M2N-E5-9• Make sure to install the AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ driver and application before using this feature.• The AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ technology

xiiM2N-E specications summaryASUS Exclusive Overclocking featuresIntelligent overclocking tools: - AI NOS™ (Non-delay Overclocking System) - AI

5-10 Chapter 5: Software support5.3.2 ASUS PC Probe IIPC Probe II is a utility that monitors the computer’s vital components, and detects and alerts

ASUS M2N-E5-11Button Function Opens the Conguration window Opens the Report window Opens the Desktop Management Interface window Opens the Perip

5-12 Chapter 5: Software supportChanging the monitor panels positionTo change the position of the monitor panels in the desktop, click the

ASUS M2N-E5-13Monitoring sensor alertThe monitor panel turns red when a component value exceeds or is lower than the threshold value. Refer to the ill

5-14 Chapter 5: Software supportPCI browserC l i c k t o d i s p l a y t h e P C I (Peripheral Component Interconnect) b r ow s e r. T h is

ASUS M2N-E5-15Memory usageThe Memory tab shows both used and available physical memory. The pie chart at the bottom of the window repre

5-16 Chapter 5: Software support5.3.3 ASUS Music AlarmThis motherboard is equipped with an audio alarm clock called ASUS Music Alarm. The ASUS Music

ASUS M2N-E 5-17OS congurationTo congure ASUS Music Alarm in Windows®1. Place the support CD into the optical drive.2. Click the Utilities tab and

5-18 Chapter 5: Software support7. Click the arrow ( ) next to Options in the Options section. The Options panel appears. Disable or select the Repea

ASUS M2N-E 5-195.3.4 ASUS AI NapThis feature allows you to minimize the power consumption of your computer whenever you are away. Enable this feature

xiiiM2N-E specications summaryRear panel 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x Serial (COM1) port 1 x Coaxial S/PDIF Out p

5-20 Chapter 5: Software support5.3.5 ASUS AI GearASUS AI Gear provides four system performance options that allows you to select the best performan

ASUS M2N-E 5-21You can also set the AI Gear modes by clicking the AI Gear icon on the Windows taskbar.• When AI Gear is enabled, the system will auto

5-22 Chapter 5: Software support5.3.6 SoundMAX® High Denition Audio utilityThe ADI AD1988 High Definition Audio CODEC provides 8-channel audi

ASUS M2N-E5-23From the taskbar, double-click on the SoundMAX® icon to display the SoundMAX® Control Panel.Audio Setup WizardBy clicking the ico

5-24 Chapter 5: Software supportJack congurationThis screen helps you congure your computer’s audio ports, depending on the audio devices you have i

ASUS M2N-E5-25Audio preferencesClick the icon to go to the Preferences page. This page allows you to change various audio settings.General optionsCl

5-26 Chapter 5: Software support5.4 RAID congurationsThe motherboard comes with the NVIDIA® nForce™ 570 Ultra MultiShield™ RAID controllers that a

ASUS M2N-E 5-275.4.1 Installing hard disksThe motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. For optimal performance, install identical drive

5-28 Chapter 5: Software support5.4.2 NVIDIA® MediaShield™ RAID congurationsThe motherboard includes a high performance SATA RAID controller integr

ASUS M2N-E 5-29Entering the NVIDIA® MediaShield RAID utilityTo enter the NVIDIA® RAID utility:1. Boot up your computer. 2. During POST, press <

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5-30 Chapter 5: Software supportTIP: For server systems, we recommend using a lower array block size. For multimedia computer systems u

ASUS M2N-E 5-31Rebuilding 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 then

5-32 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-E 5-33Deleting 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 pre

5-34 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-E 5-355.5 Creating a RAID driver diskA oppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows® 2000/XP operating system on

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

ASUS M2N-EChapter summary11.1 Welcome! ... 1-11.2 Package content

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

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

ASUS M2N-E 1-3High Denition Audio Enjoy high-end sound system on your PC! The onboard 8-channel HD audio (High Definition Audio, previously codena

iiE2630First Edition May 2006Copyright © 2006 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and software de

1-4 Chapter 1: Product introductionAMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet Technology The motherboard supports the AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet Technology, which monitors system op

ASUS M2N-E 1-5Advanced Thermal DesignFanless Design and Heat-pipe The ASUS fanless design allows multi-directional heat ow from major thermal source

1-6 Chapter 1: Product introductionPrecision Tweaker This feature allows you to ne tune the CPU/memory voltage and gradually increase the Front Side

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

ASUS M2N-EChapter summary22.1 Before you proceed ... 2-12.2 Motherboard overview .

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

2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.2 Motherboard overviewBefore you install the motherboard, study the conguration of your chassis to ensure that

ASUS M2N-E 2-32.2.3 Motherboard layoutSocket AM2 DDR2 DIMM_B1 (240-pin module)DDR2 DIMM_B2 (240-pin module)DDR2 DIMM_A1 (240-pin module)DDR2 DIMM_A2

2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.2.4 Layout contentsSlots Page1. DDR2 DIMM slots 2-112. PCI slots2-173. PCI Express x1 slots2-184. PCI Expres

ASUS M2N-E 2-5Internal connectors Page1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) 2-212. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE)2-223. NVIDIA® nForce

iiiContentsNotices ... viiSafety information ...

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

ASUS M2N-E 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.4.

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

ASUS M2N-E 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 rete

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

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

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

ASUS M2N-E 2-13 DDR2 SizeVendor ModelSide(s)ComponentDIMM socket support A* B* C*512MB KINGSTON E5108AE-6E-E SS KVR667D2N5/512 • • •1024MB KINGSTON E5

2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware informationQualied Vendors List DDR2-800 DDR2 SizeVendor ModelSide(s)ComponentDIMM socket support A* B* C*512MB KINGSTON K4

ASUS M2N-E 2-152.4.3 Installing a DIMMUnplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so can cause

ivContents2.6 Jumper ... 2-192.7 Connectors ...

2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.5 Expansion slotsIn the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe th

ASUS M2N-E 2-172.5.3 Interrupt assignmentsStandard interrupt assignments* These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices.IRQ Priority Standa

2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware informationPCI Express x 4 slotPCI Express x16 slot(at x16 speed)PCI slotsPCI Express x1 slotPCI Express x1 slotPCI slots2.5.

ASUS M2N-E 2-192.6 Jumper Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC)This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory

2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.7 Connectors2.7.1 Rear panel connectors1. PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse.2. Serial p

ASUS M2N-E 2-21Refer to the audio conguration table below for the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel conguration.Audio 2, 4, 6, or

2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information2. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE)The onboard IDE connector is for the Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable. There

ASUS M2N-E 2-233. NVIDIA® nForce® 570 Ultra MCP Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1 [red], SATA2 [red], SATA3 [red], SATA4 [red], SATA5 [red], SATA6

2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information4. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910)These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module c

ASUS M2N-E 2-256. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1, 3-pin CHA_FAN2, 3-pin CHA_FAN3, 3-pin CHA_FAN4, 3-pin PWR_FA

vContents4.3.8 Usable Memory ... 4-184.4 Advanced menu ...

2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information7. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS)This connector is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection senso

ASUS M2N-E 2-279. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports eithe

2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information10. ATX power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR, 4-pin EATX12V)These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. The pow

ASUS M2N-E 2-2911. Parallel port connector (26-1 pin LPT)This connector is for a parallel port. Connect the parallel port module cable to this connec

2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information• System power LED (2-pin PLED)This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cab

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

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

ASUS M2N-E 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 are

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

viContents5.2.7 Other information ... 5-65.3 Software information ...

Chapter summary4ASUS M2N-E4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ... 4-14.2 BIOS setup program ...

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

4-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setupQuit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using this utility.3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoi

ASUS M2N-E 4-3Updating the BIOS through a BIOS leTo update the BIOS through a BIOS le:1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop b

4-4 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.1.2 Creating a bootable oppy disk1. Do either one of the following to create a bootable oppy disk.DOS environmenta. In

ASUS M2N-E 4-5To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2:1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS le for the motherboard.2. Sa

4-6 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.1.4 Updating the BIOSThe Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) can be updated using the AwardBIOS Flash Utility. Follow these i

ASUS M2N-E 4-77. Press <N> when the utility prompts you to save the current BIOS le. The following screen appears.8. The utility veries the

4-8 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4. The utility saves the current BIOS le to the disk, then returns to the BIOS ashing process.3. Type a lename for the

ASUS M2N-E 4-94.1.6 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utilityThe ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS le when it f

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 setup4.2 BIOS setup programThis motherboard supports a programmable Low-Pin Count (LPC) chip that you can update using the provi

ASUS M2N-E 4-114.2.1 BIOS menu screenSelect MenuItem Specic HelpChange the day, month, year and century.Legend barGeneral helpMenu barSub-menu item

4-12 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.2.4 Menu itemsThe highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example, selecting Main

ASUS M2N-E 4-134.2.7 Pop-up windowSelect a menu item then press <Enter> to display a pop-up window with the conguration options for that item

4-14 Chapter 4: BIOS setupF1:Help ↑↓ : Select Item -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults ESC: Exit →←: Select Menu Enter: Select Su

ASUS M2N-E 4-154.3.4 Primary IDE Master/SlaveWhile entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE devices. There is a separate s

4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS setupCapacityDisplays the auto-detected hard disk capacity. This item is not congurable. CylinderShows the number of the hard di

ASUS M2N-E 4-174.3.5 SATA 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of Serial ATA devices. There is a separa

4-18 Chapter 4: BIOS setupHeadShows the number of the hard disk read/write heads. This item is not congurable. Landing ZoneShows the number of landi

ASUS M2N-E 4-19Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Select MenuItem Specic HelpAdjust system fr

viiiSafety informationElectrical safety• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating t

4-20 Chapter 4: BIOS setupStandard Loads the standard settings for the system.AI Overclock Loads overclocking proles with optimal parameters for

ASUS M2N-E 4-21CPU Multiplier [Auto]Allows you to set the operating CPU multiplier. The conguration options may vary depending on the type of CPU in

4-22 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.4.2 AI NET2F1:Help ↑↓ : Select Item -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults ESC: Exit →←: Select Menu

ASUS M2N-E 4-234.4.4 CPU CongurationSelect MenuItem Specic HelpDRAM timing and control.CPU Conguration CPU Type AMD Engineering Sample CPU Sp

4-24 Chapter 4: BIOS setupAdvance Memory SettingsCPU On-die TerminationConguration options: [Auto] [300ohm] [150ohm] [75ohm] TrcConguration options:

ASUS M2N-E 4-25Dynamic Idle Cycle CounterConguration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]Idle Cycle LimitConguration options: [Auto] [0 cycles] [4

4-26 Chapter 4: BIOS setupAddress/Command Setup TimeConguration options: [Auto] [1/2 MEMCLK] [1 MEMCLK]Read DQS Timing ControlConguration options: [

ASUS M2N-E 4-274.4.5 ChipsetF1:Help ↑↓ : Select Item -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults ESC: Exit →←: Select Menu Enter: S

4-28 Chapter 4: BIOS setupSelect MenuItem Specic HelpSelect Yes if you are using a Plug and Play capable operating system. Select No if you need the

ASUS M2N-E 4-29Select MenuItem Specic HelpPhoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility AdvancedIDE Function SetupThis sub-menu contains IDE func

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

4-30 Chapter 4: BIOS setupSelect MenuItem Specic HelpPhoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility AdvancedSerial-ATA CongurationThis sub-menu al

ASUS M2N-E 4-31Onboard NV LAN [Enabled]Enables or disables the onboard NVIDIA® LAN controller. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] OnBoard LAN

4-32 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.5 Power menuThe Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Conguration and Power Interface (ACPI

ASUS M2N-E 4-334.5.3 APM CongurationSelect MenuItem Specic HelpPress [Enter] to select whether or not to restart the system after AC power loss.AP

4-34 Chapter 4: BIOS setupPower On By RTC Alarm [Disabled]Allows you to enable or disable RTC to generate a wake event. When this item is set to Enabl

ASUS M2N-E 4-352.5.4 Hardware MonitorThe items in this sub-menu displays the hardware monitor values automatically detected by the BIOS. It also all

4-36 Chapter 4: BIOS setupThe Chassis Q-Fan Prole item becomes user-congurable when you set the Chassis Q-Fan Control item to [Enabled].Chassis Q-Fa

ASUS M2N-E 4-374.6 Boot menuThe Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the

4-38 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.6.2 Removable Drives1. Floppy DisksAllows you to assign a removable drive attached to the system.Select MenuItem Specic

ASUS M2N-E 4-394.6.5 Boot Settings Conguration F1:Help ↑↓ : Select Item -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults ESC: Exit →←: Sel