Asus M2N-E User Manual
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express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL - Asus M2N-E | User Manual - Page 3
viii About this guide ix M2N-E specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS AI Lifestyle features 1-4 1.3.3 ASUS Special features 1-5 1.3.4 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking - Asus M2N-E | User Manual - Page 4
BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility 4-1 4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-4 4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 4-5 4.1.4 Updating the BIOS 4-6 4.1.5 Saving the current BIOS file 4-8 4.1.6 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 4-9 4.2 BIOS Memory 4-18 iv - Asus M2N-E | User Manual - Page 5
4.7.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 4-46 4.8 Exit menu 4-47 Chapter 5: Software support 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support CD information 5-1 5.2.1 Running the support CD 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu 5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu 5-3 5.2.4 Make Disk menu 5-4 5.2.5 Manuals menu 5-5 5.2.6 ASUS Contact - Asus M2N-E | User Manual - Page 6
Music Alarm 5-16 5.3.4 ASUS AI Nap 5-19 5.3.5 ASUS AI Gear 5-20 5.3.6 SoundMAX® High Definition Audio utility 5-22 Audio Setup Wizard 5-23 5.4 RAID configurations 5-26 5.4.1 Installing hard disks 5-27 5.4.2 NVIDIA® MediaShield RAID configurations 5-28 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-35 vi - Asus M2N-E | User Manual - Page 7
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference - Asus M2N-E | User Manual - Page 8
service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician - Asus M2N-E | User Manual - Page 9
comes with the motherboard package. • Chapter 6: NVIDIA® SLI™ Technology support This chapter tells how to install SLI‑ready PCI Express graphics cards. Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The - Asus M2N-E | User Manual - Page 10
the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete - Asus M2N-E | User Manual - Page 11
M2N-E specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage High Definition Audio USB ASUS AI Lifestyle features LAN Socket AM2 for AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 /AMD Athlon™ 64 /AMD Athlon™ 64 FX/AMD Sempron™ processors Supports AMD Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology AMD64 architecture enables - Asus M2N-E | User Manual - Page 12
connector 1 x S/PDIF Out connector Chassis intrusion connector Front panel audio connector CD audio in connector 24-pin ATX power connector 4-pin ATX 12 V power connector System panel connector ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS Music Alarm (continued on the next page) xii - Asus M2N-E | User Manual - Page 13
audio ports 4 Mb AWARD BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3 WOL by PME, WOR by PME, Chassis intrusion, PXE Power requirements Support CD contents Form factor ATX power supply with 24-pin and 4-pin 12V plugs ATX 12V 2.0 compliant Device drivers ASUS AI Booster ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update - Asus M2N-E | User Manual - Page 14
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction - Asus M2N-E | User Manual - Page 16
Chapter summary 1 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 ASUS M2N-E - Asus M2N-E | User Manual - Page 17
for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application CD Documentation ASUS M2N-E 4 x Serial ATA cables 2 x Serial ATA power cables for four devices 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable I/O shield ASUS motherboard support CD User guide If any of the above - Asus M2N-E | User Manual - Page 18
Product highlights Latest processor technology The motherboard comes with a 940-pin AM2 socket that supports AMD Athlon™ 64 X2/AMD Athlon™ 64/AMD Athlon™ 64 FX/AMD Sempron™ processors. With an integrated low-latency high-bandwidth memory controller and a highly scalable HyperTransport™ technology - Asus M2N-E | User Manual - Page 19
technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 1.1 to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0. USB 2.0 is backward compatible with USB 1.1. See pages 2-21 and 2-24 for details. ASUS M2N-E 1- - Asus M2N-E | User Manual - Page 20
motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology, which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for a cool and quiet operating environment. See page 4-26 for details. 1.3.2 ASUS See page 5-20 for details. ASUS Crystal Sound Noise Filter This feature - Asus M2N-E | User Manual - Page 21
system temperature, resulting in quieter operation and longer system life. ASUS has devoted special efforts to address the thermal issues across the motherboard, and most notably in the following areas: CPU, power, VGA, and chipset. The heat pipe, heatsink, and strategic board layout were tailor - Asus M2N-E | User Manual - Page 22
the RTC data. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for each parameter. 1.3.4 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking features ASUS O.C. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Profile that allows users to conveniently store or load multiple - Asus M2N-E | User Manual - Page 23
This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. 2 Hardware information - Asus M2N-E | User Manual - Page 24
Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.4 System memory 2-11 2.5 Expansion slots 2-16 2.6 Jumper 2-19 2.7 Connectors 2-20 ASUS M2N-E - Asus M2N-E | User Manual - Page 25
any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. The green LED lights up to - Asus M2N-E | User Manual - Page 26
or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the - Asus M2N-E | User Manual - Page 27
DIMM_A1 (240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B2 (240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B1 (240-pin module) Socket AM2 LPT CHA_FAN1 CHA_FAN2 LAN1_USB12 USB34 AUDIO USB910 PCIEX1_1 Marvell 88E1116 PCIEX16_1 M2N-E PCIEX1_2 R PCI1 PCIEX4 ADI 1988 AAFP SB_PWR SPDIF_OUT CD ADH PCI2 PCI3 PRI_IDE nVIDIA NF570 - Asus M2N-E | User Manual - Page 28
Express x1 slots PCI Express x4 slot PCI Express x16 slot Jumper 1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) Rear panel connectors 1. PS/2 mouse port (green) 2. Serial (COM) port 3. LAN 1 (RJ-45) port. 4. Rear Speaker Out port (black) 5. Center/Subwoofer port (orange) 6. Line In port (light blue - Asus M2N-E | User Manual - Page 29
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_FAN1) 7. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) 8. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) 9. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 10. ATX ATX - Asus M2N-E | User Manual - Page 30
orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. M2N-E R M2N-E CPU Socket AM2 2. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then - Asus M2N-E | User Manual - Page 31
it fits in place. Gold triangle Small triangle 5. When the CPU is in place, push down the socket lever to secure the CPU. The lever clicks on the side tab to indicate that it is locked. 6. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that came with the heatsink package. ASUS M2N-E 2- - Asus M2N-E | User Manual - Page 32
• The retention module base is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not have to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that a Thermal Interface - Asus M2N-E | User Manual - Page 33
the retention bracket in place. 4. Push down the retention bracket lock on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to the module base. ASUS M2N-E 2- - Asus M2N-E | User Manual - Page 34
PWR GND 5. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. CPU_FAN M2N-E R M2N-E CPU Fan Connector • Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector - Asus M2N-E | User Manual - Page 35
Memory Configurations Mode Single Channel Dual-channel (1) Dual-channel (2) DIMM_A1 Populated - - - Populated - Populated Sockets DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 - - Populated - - Populated - - - Populated Populated - Populated Populated DIMM_B2 - - - Populated - Populated Populated ASUS M2N - Asus M2N-E | User Manual - Page 36
check the URLs below for third party comments on this issue: http://dlsvr01.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/4GB_Rev1.pdf http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/sb/cs-016594.htm This motherboard can support 8 GB physical memory on the operating systems listed below. You may install a maximum of 2 GB - Asus M2N-E | User Manual - Page 37
DS BL12864AA664.16FA DS BL6464AL664.16FB DS BL12864AL664.16FA DS 78.01092.420 SS M20EL5G3H3160B1C0Z DIMM socket support A* B* C* ••• • • • ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• • • ••• ••• • • ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• •• ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• •• ••• • • ASUS M2N-E 2-13 - Asus M2N-E | User Manual - Page 38
-80ED4 SS MT8HTF6464AY-80ED4 SS M20EL6F3G3160A1D0Z DIMM socket support A* B* C •• Side(s): SS - Single-sided DS - Double-sided DIMM Support: A - Supports one module inserted in any slot for a single-channel memory configuration. B - Supports one pair of modules inserted into either - Asus M2N-E | User Manual - Page 39
: 1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out 1 with extra force. 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch ASUS M2N-E 2-15 - Asus M2N-E | User Manual - Page 40
Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis). 3. BIOS setup. 2. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the tables on the next page. 3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card. When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support - Asus M2N-E | User Manual - Page 41
These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCI Slot 1 shared PCI Slot PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. Refer to the figure - Asus M2N-E | User Manual - Page 42
. Refer to the figure below for the location of the slot. 2.5.6 PCI Express x16 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphics cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. Refer to the figure below for the location of the slots. PCI Express x1 slot PCI slots PCI Express - Asus M2N-E | User Manual - Page 43
Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Shut down and reboot the system so the BIOS can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. ASUS M2N-E 2-19 - Asus M2N-E | User Manual - Page 44
(green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. Serial port. This 9-pin COM1 port is for pointing devices and other serial devices. 3. LAN 1 (RJ-45) port. Supported light blue). This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. 7. Line Out port (lime). This port connects a headphone or - Asus M2N-E | User Manual - Page 45
for the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration. Audio 2, 4, 6, or 11. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port. This port connects an external audio output device via an coaxial S/PDIF cable. 12. PS/2 keyboard Pin 5. M2N-E R PIN 1 FLOPPY NOTE: Orient the red markings on the floppy - Asus M2N-E | User Manual - Page 46
100/66 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of the following modes to configure your device. Drive jumper device jumpers have the same setting. PRI_IDE M2N-E R M2N-E IDE Connector 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information - Asus M2N-E | User Manual - Page 47
specification M2N-E SATA Connectors SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND ASUS M2N - Asus M2N-E | User Manual - Page 48
USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC USB+5V UUSSBB__PP66 -+ GND NC M2N-E R M2N-E USB 2.0 . Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB module cable is purchased separately. 5. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This - Asus M2N-E | User Manual - Page 49
FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND M2N-E R M2N-E Fan Connectors CHA_FAN1 GND +12V CHA_FAN2 Rotation GND +12V Rotation CHA_FAN3 CHA_FAN4 Rotation +12V GND Rotation +12V GND • Only the CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN1, CHA_FAN2, CHA_FAN3, and CHA_FAN4 connectors support the ASUS Q-Fan2 feature. ASUS M2N - Asus M2N-E | User Manual - Page 50
intend to use the chassis intrusion detection feature. +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND M2N-E R CHASSIS M2N-E Chassis Intrusion Connector (Default) 8. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) This connector allows you to receive stereo audio input from an optical drive such as DVD or CD-ROM.. Right - Asus M2N-E | User Manual - Page 51
audio capability. • By default, this connector is set to AC97 Audio. If you want to connect a High Definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Support Type item in the BIOS to [HD Audio]. See section "4.4.7 Onboard Device Configuration" for details.. ASUS M2N - Asus M2N-E | User Manual - Page 52
until the connectors completely fit. ATX12V EATXPWR GND +12V DC M2N-E R M2N-E ATX Power Connector GND +12V DC +3 Volts -12 Volts Ground ) that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 300 W. • Do not forget to connect the 4-pin ATX +12 V power - Asus M2N-E | User Manual - Page 53
a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. LPT SLCT GND GND PE BUSY GND ACK# GND GND PD7 PD6 GND GND PD5 PD4 M2N-E R GND PD3 SLIN# PD2 INIT# PD1 ERR# PD0 AFD STB# 1 M2N-E Parallel Port Connector The parallel port cable is purchased separately - Asus M2N-E | User Manual - Page 54
This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. PLED SPEAKER PANEL M2N-E R IDE_LED RESET PWRSW * Requires an ATX power supply M2N-E System or puts the system in sleep or soft-off mode depending on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system - Asus M2N-E | User Manual - Page 55
This chapter describes the power up Powerin3g up sequence and ways of shutting down the system. - Asus M2N-E | User Manual - Page 56
Chapter summary 3 3.1 Starting up for the first time 3-1 3.2 Powering off the computer 3-2 ASUS M2N-E - Asus M2N-E | User Manual - Page 57
front panel case lights up. For systems with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up when you press the ATX power button. If your monitor complies with "green" standards or if it has a "power hold down the key to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in Chapter 4. ASUS M2N-E 3- - Asus M2N-E | User Manual - Page 58
is ON, pressing the power switch for less than four seconds puts the system to sleep mode or to soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the - Asus M2N-E | User Manual - Page 59
This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 4 BIOS setup - Asus M2N-E | User Manual - Page 60
Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-10 4.3 Main menu 4-14 4.4 Advanced menu 4-19 4.5 Power menu 4-32 4.6 Boot menu 4-37 4.7 Tools menu 4-42 4.8 Exit menu 4-47 ASUS M2N-E - Asus M2N-E | User Manual - Page 61
BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. This utility is available in the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS Update requires - Asus M2N-E | User Manual - Page 62
update the BIOS using this utility. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS - Asus M2N-E | User Manual - Page 63
to download. Click Next. 5. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through the Internet. Always update the utility to avail all its features. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file - Asus M2N-E | User Manual - Page 64
drive. c. Click Start, then select Run. d. From the Open field, type D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: assuming that D: is your optical drive. e. Press , then follow screen instructions to continue. 2. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 4- Chapter - Asus M2N-E | User Manual - Page 65
is accessible by pressing + during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2: 1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. Save the BIOS file to a floppy disk or a USB flash disk, then restart the system. 3. You - Asus M2N-E | User Manual - Page 66
The Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) can be updated using the AwardBIOS Flash Utility. Follow these instructions to update the BIOS using this utility. 1. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS web site. Rename the file to m2ne.bin and save it to a floppy disk CD ROM or a USB flash disk in FAT - Asus M2N-E | User Manual - Page 67
Ltd. All Rights Reserved CD-ROM, or USB flash For M2N-E DATE:03/30/2006 disk and starts flashing the Flash Type - PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH BIOS file. File Name to Program: m2ne.bin Programming Flash Memory - OFE00 OK Write OK No Update Write Fail Warning: Don't Turn Off Power Or Reset - Asus M2N-E | User Manual - Page 68
m2nsli.bin following screen appears. Save current BIOS as: Message: 3. Type a filename for the current BIOS file in the Save current BIOS as field, then press . AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved For M2N-E DATE:03/30/2006 Flash Type - Asus M2N-E | User Manual - Page 69
BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support CD, floppy, or USB flash disk that contains the updated BIOS - Asus M2N-E | User Manual - Page 70
setup program This motherboard supports a programmable Low-Pin Count (LPC) chip that you can update using the provided utility described in section "4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS." Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or prompted to"Run - Asus M2N-E | User Manual - Page 71
Item Specific Help Legacy Diskette A: Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave SATA 1 SATA 2 SATA 3 SATA 4 SATA 5 SATA 6 HDD SMART Monitoring [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [ST321122A] [ASUS CDS520/A] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [Disabled] Change the day, month, year and century. Installed Memory - Asus M2N-E | User Manual - Page 72
Help screen Loads setup default values Exits the BIOS setup or returns to the main menu from a sub‑menu Left highlighted field 4.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu - Asus M2N-E | User Manual - Page 73
-up window with the configuration options for that item. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit System Time System Menu Item Specific Help Specifies the capacity and physical size of diskette drive A. Installed Memory Usable Memory ↑↓ :Move ASUS M2N-E 4-13 - Asus M2N-E | User Manual - Page 74
BIOS menu screen" for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS [ASUS CDS520/A] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [Disabled] Select Menu Item Specific Help Change the day, month, year and century. Installed Memory Usable Memory F1 - Asus M2N-E | User Manual - Page 75
information. Main Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Primary IDE UDMA 5 Select Menu Item Specific Help Set a PIO mode for and Exit The BIOS automatically detects the detection is successful, the BIOS automatically fills in the BIOS may detect incorrect parameters. Select [Manual] to manually - Asus M2N-E | User Manual - Page 76
] for this item if you set the IDE Primary Master/Slave to [Manual]. Configuration options: [CHS] [LBA] [Large] [Auto] Before attempting to This item is not configurable. After entering the IDE hard disk drive information into BIOS, use a disk utility, such as FDISK, to partition and format new IDE - Asus M2N-E | User Manual - Page 77
Access Mode Capacity Cylinder Head Landing Zone Sector Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility SATA 1 [Auto] [Auto] 0 MB 0 0 0 0 Select Menu Item Specific Help Selects the type of fixed disk connected to the system number of the hard disk cylinders. This item is not configurable. ASUS M2N-E 4-17 - Asus M2N-E | User Manual - Page 78
to enable or disable the HDD Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology (SMART) feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.3.7 Installed Memory [xxx MB] Shows the size of installed memory. 4.3.8 Usable Memory [XXX MB] Shows the size of usable memory. 4-18 Chapter 4: BIOS setup - Asus M2N-E | User Manual - Page 79
can cause the system to malfunction. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration AI NET2 PEG Link Mode CPU Configuration Chipset PCIPnP Onboard Device Configuration Select Menu Item Specific Help Adjust system frequency/ voltage. F1:Help - Asus M2N-E | User Manual - Page 80
for stability when overclocking. The ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System feature become user-configurable when you set AI Tuning to [Manual]. CPU Frequency [XXX] (value is auto-detected) Indicates the the bus multiple equals the CPU speed. The BIOS auto-detects the value of this item. The values range - Asus M2N-E | User Manual - Page 81
vCore voltage. Setting a high vCore voltage may damage the CPU. Advanced Voltage Control Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Advanced Voltage Control CPU VCore Offset Voltage [Disabled] Select Menu Item Specific Help Set NB Core/PCI-E Voltage. F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item - Asus M2N-E | User Manual - Page 82
-On Self‑Test (POST). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.4.3 PEG Link Mode Advanced PEG Link Mode Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility PEG Link Mode [Auto] Select Menu Item Specific Help Enhance performance on PCIE serial graphic card. PEG Link Mode [Auto] Allows you to enhance the - Asus M2N-E | User Manual - Page 83
by the BIOS. Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility DRAM Configuration Memory Clock Frequency Tcl Trcd Trp Tras 1T/2T Memory Timing Advance Memory Settings DRAM Timing Control Output Driver Control [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Select Menu Item Specific Help Setting - Asus M2N-E | User Manual - Page 84
Advance Memory Settings CPU On-die Termination Configuration options: [Auto] [300ohm] [150ohm] [75ohm] Trc Configuration options: [Auto] [11] [12] [13]...[25] [26] Twr ] [2 ns] [3 ns]...[14 ns] [15 ns] R/W Queue Bypass Configuration options: [Auto] [2x] [4x] [8x] [16x] 4-24 Chapter 4: BIOS setup - Asus M2N-E | User Manual - Page 85
] [No delay] [1/64 MEMCLK delay] [2/64 MEMCLK delay] [3/64 MEMCLK delay] [4/64 MEMCLK delay] [5/64 MEMCLK delay]...[30/64 MEMCLK delay] [31/64 MEMCLK delay] ASUS M2N-E 4-25 - Asus M2N-E | User Manual - Page 86
ps] [350 ps] [400 ps]...[8550 ps] [8600 ps] [8650 ps] [8700 ps] Output Driver Control CKE Drive Strength Configuration options: [Auto] [1.00x] [1.25x] [1.50x] [2.00x] CS/ODT Drive : [Auto] [0.75x] [1.00x] [1.25x] [1.50x] DRAM Drivers Weak Mode Configuration options: [Auto] [Normal] [Weak] AMD Cool - Asus M2N-E | User Manual - Page 87
Chipset Advanced CPUMCP55 HT Speed CPUMCP55 HT Width Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Chipset [5x] [↓16 ↑16] Select Menu Item Specific Help F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select Sub-menu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit CPU - Asus M2N-E | User Manual - Page 88
memory base address fields. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The item IRQ Resources becomes user-configurable when you set Resources Controlled By to [Manual]. IRQ Resources Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS assigned to When set to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is free for use of PCI/PnP devices. - Asus M2N-E | User Manual - Page 89
Audio Front Panel Support Type Serial Port1 Address Parallel Port Address Parallel Port Mode x ECP Mode Use DMA [Enabled] [Disabled] [PCI-E slot] [Auto] [AC97] [3F8/IRQ4] [378/IRQ7] [EPP] 3 Select Menu Item Specific read prefetch mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M2N-E 4-29 - Asus M2N-E | User Manual - Page 90
press to display the configuration options. Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility USB Configuration Select Menu USB Controller USB2.0 Controller USB Legacy support [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] Item Specific Help Enable or Disable the USB Controller. USB Controller [Enabled - Asus M2N-E | User Manual - Page 91
High-Definition audio function. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] Front Panel Support Type [AC97] Allows you to set the front panel audio support type. Configuration options: [AC97] [HD Audio] Serial Use DMA [3] Allows selection of ECP Mode. Configuration options: [1] [3] ASUS M2N-E 4-31 - Asus M2N-E | User Manual - Page 92
press to display the configuration options. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit ACPI Suspend Type ACPI APIC support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor [S1&S3] [Enabled] Select Menu Item Specific Help Press [Enter] to select whether or not to restart - Asus M2N-E | User Manual - Page 93
APM Configuration Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Power APM Off] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] 0 0 : 0 : 0 [Disabled] [Disabled] Select Menu Item Specific Help Press [Enter] to select whether or not to restart the system after AC power loss. F1:Help system power on. ASUS M2N-E 4-33 - Asus M2N-E | User Manual - Page 94
use the PS/2 mouse to turn on the system. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options by PS/2 keyboard function or set specific keys on the PS/2 keyboard to turn on the system. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least - Asus M2N-E | User Manual - Page 95
Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Power Hardware Monitor CPU Q-Fan Control x CPU Q-Fan Profile Chassis Q-Fan Control x Chassis Q-Fan Profile Vcore Voltage 3.3V Voltage 5V Voltage 12V Voltage [Disabled] Performance [Disabled] Performance 1.47V 3.15V 5.05V 11.58V Select Menu Item Specific Help - Asus M2N-E | User Manual - Page 96
in rotations per minute (RPM). If any of the fans is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows 0. These items are not user-configurable. CPU Fan Speed warning [ 800 RPM] Allows you to disable or set the CPU fan warning speed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [800 RPM] [1200 RPM] [1600 RPM - Asus M2N-E | User Manual - Page 97
-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Boot Device Priority Removable Drives Hard Disk Drives CDROM Drives Boot Settings Configuration Security Select Menu Item Specific Help system. Configuration options: [Removable] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] [Disabled] ASUS M2N-E 4-37 - Asus M2N-E | User Manual - Page 98
Disks Allows you to assign a removable drive attached to the system. 4.6.3 Hard Disk Drives Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Boot Hard Disk Drives 1. 1st Master: XXXXXXXXX Select Menu Item Specific Help 1. 1st Master: XXXXXXXXX Allows you to assign hard disk drives attached to the system - Asus M2N-E | User Manual - Page 99
Settings Configuration Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Boot Disabled] [On] [Disabled] 6 250 [Non-OS2] [Enabled] [All Errors] Select Menu Item Specific Help Press [Enter] to enable or disable. F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: item Typematic Rate Setting is enabled. ASUS M2N-E 4-39 - Asus M2N-E | User Manual - Page 100
sure that the above item is set to [Enabled] if you want to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. Halt On [All Errors] Allows you to error report type. Configuration Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Boot Security Supervisor Password User Password Password Check Clear Clear [Setup] Select Menu Item Specific - Asus M2N-E | User Manual - Page 101
Check This field requires you to enter the password before entering the BIOS setup or the system. Select [Setup] to require the password before entering the BIOS Setup. Select [System] to require the password before entering the system. Configuration options: [Setup] [System] ASUS M2N-E 4-41 - Asus M2N-E | User Manual - Page 102
. Select an item then press to display the sub-menu. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS Music Alarm ASUS O.C. Profile ASUS EZ Flash 2 Select Menu Item Specific Help F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter - Asus M2N-E | User Manual - Page 103
disable the alarm for a particular day. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled the IDE ATAPI devices from the chipset can support the Music Alarm function. • ASUS Music Alarm utility. See section "5.3.6 ASUS Music Alarm" for details. • ASUS Music Alarm supports audio CDs only. ASUS M2N-E 4-43 - Asus M2N-E | User Manual - Page 104
when loading is finished. Update only a BIOS file coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Tools Load BIOS Profile Load from Profile 1 Load from Profile 2 Load from File Select Menu Item Specific Help Load BIOS Profile from Profile - Asus M2N-E | User Manual - Page 105
BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Tools Save BIOS Profile Select Menu Item Specific Help Save current BIOS Profile to Profile 1. Save to Profile 1/2 Allows you to save the current BIOS file to the BIOS DATE: 05/12/2006 Update CMOS BOARD: Unknown VER: BIOS file will be saved as "xxx.CMO". ASUS M2N-E 4-45 - Asus M2N-E | User Manual - Page 106
following screen appears if you select [Yes]. Follow screen instructions to flash the BIOS. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility B311 FLASH TYPE: Winbond W39V080A 8Mb LPC Current ROM BOARD: M2NE VER: 0122.bin DATE: 05/12/2006 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\M2N320C - Asus M2N-E | User Manual - Page 107
changes to the BIOS items. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Load Setup Default Discard Changes Select Menu Item Specific Help This YES to discard any changes and load the previously saved values. ASUS M2N-E 4-47 - Asus M2N-E | User Manual - Page 108
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This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. 5 Software support - Asus M2N-E | User Manual - Page 110
Chapter summary 5 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support CD information 5-1 5.3 Software information 5-8 5.4 RAID configurations 5-26 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-35 ASUS M2N-E - Asus M2N-E | User Manual - Page 111
without notice. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for updates. 5.2.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to the optical drive. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer. Click an icon to display support CD/motherboard information Click an item - Asus M2N-E | User Manual - Page 112
nForce™ 570 Ultra chipset. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Driver Installs the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet™ technology driver. SoundMAX ADI1988 Audio Driver Installs the SoundMAX® ADI1988 audio driver and application. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) driver. 5- Chapter 5: Software support - Asus M2N-E | User Manual - Page 113
utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer in healthy operating condition. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. This utility - Asus M2N-E | User Manual - Page 114
viruses. View the online help for detailed information. ASUS Screen Saver Bring life to your computer screen by installing the ASUS screen saver. 5.2.4 Make Disk menu The Make Disk menu contains items to create the NVIDIA® nForce™ 570 Ultra or RAID driver disk. 5- Chapter 5: Software support - Asus M2N-E | User Manual - Page 115
Manuals menu The Manuals menu contains a list of supplementary user manuals. Click an item to open the folder of the user manual. Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual file. ASUS M2N - Asus M2N-E | User Manual - Page 116
front cover of this user guide. 5.2.7 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the support CD. Click an icon to display the specified information. Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the - Asus M2N-E | User Manual - Page 117
Browse this CD Displays the support CD contents in graphical format. Technical support Form Displays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to fill out when requesting technical support. ASUS M2N-E 5- - Asus M2N-E | User Manual - Page 118
conveniently guide you through the installation. View the online help or readme file that came with the software application for more information. 5.3.1 Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology The motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology that dynamically and automatically change the CPU speed - Asus M2N-E | User Manual - Page 119
• If you purchased a separate heatsink and fan package, use the ASUS Q-Fan technology feature to automatically adjust the CPU fan speed according to your system loading. Launching the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ software The motherboard support CD includes the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ software that enables you to view - Asus M2N-E | User Manual - Page 120
, browse the contents of the support CD to locate the setup.exe file from the ASUS PC Probe II folder. Double-click the setup.exe file to start installation. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II. 3. Follow the screen instructions to complete installation. Launching PC Probe - Asus M2N-E | User Manual - Page 121
Instrumentation window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application Sensor alert When a system sensor detects a problem, deactivate. ASUS M2N-E 5-11 - Asus M2N-E | User Manual - Page 122
panels The hardware monitor panels display the current value of a system sensor such as fan rotation, CPU temperature, and voltages. The hardware monitor panels come in two display modes: hexagonal (large) panel. Click to increase value Click to decrease value 5-12 Chapter 5: Software support - Asus M2N-E | User Manual - Page 123
DMI (Desktop Management Interface) browser. This browser displays various desktop and system information. Click the plus sign (+) before DMI Information to display the available information. ASUS M2N-E 5-13 - Asus M2N-E | User Manual - Page 124
information on the CPU, hard disk drive space, and memory usage. Click to display the Usage browser. CPU usage The CPU tab displays real-time CPU usage in line graph representation. If the CPU has an enabled the used (blue) and the available HDD space. 5-14 Chapter 5: Software support - Asus M2N-E | User Manual - Page 125
chart at the bottom of the window represents the used (blue) and the available physical memory. Configuring PC Probe II Click to view and adjust the sensor threshold values. The Config Cancels or ignores your changes Loads your saved configuration Saves your configuration ASUS M2N-E 5-15 - Asus M2N-E | User Manual - Page 126
Music Alarm This motherboard is equipped with an audio alarm clock called ASUS Music Alarm. The ASUS Music Alarm gives you a personal wake-up called with your favorite CD music when the system is off. The onboard audio CODEC supports this feature, which requires an optical drive (CD-ROM, CD-RW, or - Asus M2N-E | User Manual - Page 127
support CD into the optical drive. 2. Click the Utilities tab and choose ASUS Music Alarm to install the utility. 3. Insert an audio CD into the optical drive. 4. Launch the ASUS Music Alarm application by going to Start > ASUS > ASUS panel appears. Set the days and time of the ASUS M2N-E 5-17 - Asus M2N-E | User Manual - Page 128
, mouse, PCI/PCIE device, modem) are deactivated. • If the system loses connection or if it does not detect any optical drive or audio CD, the ASUS Music Alarm is automatically disabled/turned off. • While the music alarm is playing, the optical drive front panel functions are automatically disabled - Asus M2N-E | User Manual - Page 129
installing AI Nap from the bundled support CD, you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Nap icon on the Windows OS taskbar. Click Yes on the confirmation screen. To exit AI Nap mode, press the system power or mouse button then click Yes on the confirmation screen. ASUS M2N-E 5-19 - Asus M2N-E | User Manual - Page 130
AI Gear ASUS AI Gear provides four system performance options that allows you to frequency and vCore voltage to minimize system noise and power consumption. After installing AI Gear from the bundled support CD, you can launch AI Gear by double-clicking the AI Gear icon on your Windows OS taskbar - Asus M2N-E | User Manual - Page 131
the AI Gear modes by clicking the AI Gear icon on the Windows taskbar. • When AI Gear is enabled, the system will automatically optimize the CPU and chassis fan speed according to the system loading. • The AI Booster (AI NOS) and AI Gear functions cannot be enabled simultaneously - Asus M2N-E | User Manual - Page 132
, and advanced voice-input technologies. Follow the installation wizard to install the ADI AD1988 Audio Driver from the support CD that came with the motherboard package to activate the SoundMAX® audio utility. • You must use 4-channel, 6-channel or 8-channel speakers for this setup. • SoundMAX - Asus M2N-E | User Manual - Page 133
-click on the SoundMAX® icon to display the SoundMAX® Control Panel. Audio Setup Wizard By clicking the icon from the SoundMAX® control panel, you can easily configure your audio settings. Simply follow succeeding screen instructions and begin enjoying High Definition Audio. ASUS M2N-E 5-23 - Asus M2N-E | User Manual - Page 134
Jack configuration This screen helps you configure your computer's audio ports, depending on the audio devices you have installed. Adjust speaker volume This screen helps you adjust speaker volume. Click to allow the AudioWizard to adjust the volume as you speak. 5-24 Chapter 5: Software support - Asus M2N-E | User Manual - Page 135
the icon to go to the Preferences page. This page allows you to change various audio settings. General options Click the General tab to choose your playback and recording devices, enable Click the Listening Environment tab allows you to optimize your microphone input settings. ASUS M2N-E 5-25 - Asus M2N-E | User Manual - Page 136
NVIDIA® nForce™ 570 Ultra MultiShield™ RAID controllers that allow you to configure Serial ATA hard disk drives as RAID sets. The motherboard supports the following RAID configurations. RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write data in parallel, interleaved - Asus M2N-E | User Manual - Page 137
to section "5.6 Creating a RAID driver disk" for details. 5.4.1 Installing hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. RAID controllers user manual in the motherboard support CD for detailed information on RAID configurations. See section "5.2.4 Manuals menu." ASUS M2N-E 5-27 - Asus M2N-E | User Manual - Page 138
. • For detailed descriptions on the NVIDIA® RAID configuration, refer to the "NVIDIA® MediaShield RAID User's Manual" found in your motherboard support CD. • When using Windows 2000 operating system, make sure to install the Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 or later versions. 5-28 Chapter 5: Software - Asus M2N-E | User Manual - Page 139
your computer. 2. During POST, press to display the main menu of the utility. The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference only, and may not exactly match the items on your RAID mode then press . Mirroring Striping Stripe Mirroring Spanning ASUS M2N-E 5-29 - Asus M2N-E | User Manual - Page 140
For server systems, we recommend using a lower array block size. For multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing, we recommend a higher array block size for optimum performance. 3.` Press to All data on the RAID drives will be lost! 5-30 Chapter 5: Software support - Asus M2N-E | User Manual - Page 141
Width: 1 Striping Block: 64K Adapt Channel M/S 2 1 1 0 Master Master Index Disk Model Name 0 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX 1 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Capacity XXX.XXGB XXX.XXGB [R] Rebuild [D] Delete [C] Clear Disk [ENTER] Return ASUS M2N-E 5-31 - Asus M2N-E | User Manual - Page 142
[ESC] Cancel 4. Press to start rebuilding array or press to cancel. 5. After the rebuild process, the Array list menu appears. 5-32 Chapter 5: Software support - Asus M2N-E | User Manual - Page 143
. Take caution in using this option. All data on the RAID drives will be lost! 4. If you selected Yes, the Define a New Array menu appears. ASUS M2N-E 5-33 - Asus M2N-E | User Manual - Page 144
the disk data or press to cancel. Take caution in using this option. All data on the RAID drives will be lost! 5-34 Chapter 5: Software support - Asus M2N-E | User Manual - Page 145
the floppy disk with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive. 3. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation. Due to chipset limitation, the Serial ATA ports supported by the NVIDIA chipset doesn't support Serial Optical Disk Drives (Serial ODD) under DOS. ASUS M2N-E 5-35 - Asus M2N-E | User Manual - Page 146
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