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M2N-X PLUS Motherboard - Asus M2N-X PLUS | User Manual - Page 2
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-X PLUS | User Manual - Page 3
this guide viii M2N-X PLUS specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-4 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Motherboard - Asus M2N-X PLUS | User Manual - Page 4
utility 2-4 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 2-6 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility 2-8 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-11 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-12 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-12 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-12 2.2.4 Menu items 2-13 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-13 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-13 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-13 - Asus M2N-X PLUS | User Manual - Page 5
2-36 Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 Installing an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support CD information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-4 3.2.4 Make Disk menu 3-5 3.2.5 Manual menu 3-6 3.2.6 ASUS Contact information 3-7 3.2.7 Other information - Asus M2N-X PLUS | User Manual - Page 6
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. - Asus M2N-X PLUS | User Manual - Page 7
qualified service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. The symbol of - Asus M2N-X PLUS | User Manual - Page 8
the BIOS parameters are also provided. • Chapter 3: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS - Asus M2N-X PLUS | User Manual - Page 9
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 the key names are linked with a plus sign (+). Example: ++ Means - Asus M2N-X PLUS | User Manual - Page 10
M2N-X PLUS specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion slots Storage High Definition Audio LAN Overclocking features Special features Supports AMD® socket AM2+ / AM2 for AMD Athlon™ 64 FX / Athlon™ 64 X2 / Athlon™ 64 / Sempron processors AMD64 architecture enables - Asus M2N-X PLUS | User Manual - Page 11
M2N-X PLUS specifications summary Manageability USB BIOS features Rear panel Internal Connector Accessories Manageability Form Factor Support CD contents Supports up to 10 USB 2.0 / 1.1 ports (6 on board and 4 on back) 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI, Wfm 2.0, ACPI 2.0a, SM BIOS 2.5, CPU - Asus M2N-X PLUS | User Manual - Page 12
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction - Asus M2N-X PLUS | User Manual - Page 14
for the following items. Motherboard ASUS M2N-X PLUS motherboard Cables Accessories 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x Ultra DMA 133 / 100 / 66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable I / O shield Application CD Documentation ASUS motherboard support CD User guide If any of the - Asus M2N-X PLUS | User Manual - Page 15
2.0 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 page 1-27 for details. ASUS M2N-X PLUS 1- - Asus M2N-X PLUS | User Manual - Page 16
to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. This protection eliminates the need to buy a replacement BIOS chip. See page 2-6 for details. ASUS EZ Flash With the ASUS EZ Flash, you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the - Asus M2N-X PLUS | User Manual - Page 17
is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. R M2N-X PLUS SB_PWR ON Standby Power M2N-X PLUS Onboard LED OFF Powered Off ASUS M2N-X PLUS 1- - Asus M2N-X PLUS | User Manual - Page 18
bit,240-pin module) EATXPWR SPDIF_O PARALLE PORT 30.5cm(12.0in) COM1 USB34 PS2_USBPW1-4 CPU_FAN LAN_USB12 AUDIO Attansic F2 CHA_FAN R M2N-X PLUS PCIEX16 Super I/O 8Mb BIOS ALC662 PCIEX1_1 PCIEX1_2 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power CLRTC PCI1 Nvidia MCP61P SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 - Asus M2N-X PLUS | User Manual - Page 19
indicated in the image below. 1.5.3 Screw holes Place six (6) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis R M2N-X PLUS ASUS M2N-X PLUS 1- - Asus M2N-X PLUS | User Manual - Page 20
prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! AM2+ socket is backward compatible with AM2 socket. 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. R M2N-X PLUS M2N-X PLUS CPU Socket AM2+ 2. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways - Asus M2N-X PLUS | User Manual - Page 21
the CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN connector on the motherboard. R M2N-X PLUS CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND M2N-X PLUS 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-X PLUS 1- - Asus M2N-X PLUS | User Manual - Page 22
properly applied to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the heatsink and fan assembly. CPU Fan CPU Heatsink Retention Module Base Retention bracket Retention bracket lock Your boxed CPU heatsink and fan assembly should come with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the - Asus M2N-X PLUS | User Manual - Page 23
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-X PLUS 1-11 - Asus M2N-X PLUS | User Manual - Page 24
Pins R M2N-X PLUS 112 Pins M2N-X PLUS 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 1.7.2 Memory configurations You optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. • This motherboard does not support memory modules - Asus M2N-X PLUS | User Manual - Page 25
Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) KVR800D2N5/1G CL Brand SS/DS Component N/A Samsung DS K4T51083QC-ZCE7 A DIMM support B • • 1G Kingston KHX6400D2LL/1G N/A Kingston DS Heat-Sink Package • SS A3R12E3HEF641B9A05 • • 1G PSC AL7E8E63B-8E1K 5 PSC DS A3R12E3HEF641B9A05 • • ASUS M2N-X PLUS 1-13 - Asus M2N-X PLUS | User Manual - Page 26
M2GVD5G3I41P6I1C52 N/A M2GVD5G3I41C4I1C52 N/A M2GVD5G3I4176I1C52 N/A AL6E8E63B-6E1K 5 AL6E8E63J-6E1 5 Brand SS/DS Component Kingston SS D3216TLSAKL3U DIMM support AB • • Infineon SS HYB18T256800AF3SW65 33154 • • Elpida SS E5108AGBG-6E-E • • Kingston DS D6408TEBGGL3U • • Elpida DS - Asus M2N-X PLUS | User Manual - Page 27
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 the yellow slots. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest memory Qualified Vendor List (QVL). ASUS M2N-X PLUS 1-15 - Asus M2N-X PLUS | User Manual - Page 28
components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. • The DDR2 DIMM sockets do not support DDR DIMMs. Do not install DDR DIMMs to the DDR2 DIMM sockets. 1.7.4 Removing - Asus M2N-X PLUS | User Manual - Page 29
it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 2 for information on 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. ASUS M2N-X PLUS 1-17 - Asus M2N-X PLUS | User Manual - Page 30
are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. IRQ assignments for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI slot 3 A B C D used - - - - used - - - - used - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments - Asus M2N-X PLUS | User Manual - Page 31
figure shows a network card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard has supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with PCI Express specifications. The figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot. ASUS M2N-X PLUS 1-19 - Asus M2N-X PLUS | User Manual - Page 32
! R M2N-X PLUS CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) M2N-X PLUS Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. For system failure due to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. Shut down and reboot the system so the BIOS can - Asus M2N-X PLUS | User Manual - Page 33
+5VSB to wake up from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in reduced power mode). PS2_USBPWR1-4 12 23 R M2N-X PLUS +5V (Default) +5VSB USBPWR56 12 23 +5V (Default) M2N-X PLUS USB Device Wake Up +5VSB USBPWR7-10 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB • The USB - Asus M2N-X PLUS | User Manual - Page 34
, or other devices. 3. LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows 10/100 PHY connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. LAN port LED indications link 10 Mbps connection LAN port 4. Line In port (light blue). This port connects a tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. 5. Line - Asus M2N-X PLUS | User Manual - Page 35
the floppy disk drive. Pin 5 on the connector is removed to prevent incorrect cable connection when using an FDD cable with a covered Pin 5. R M2N-X PLUS FLOPPY PIN 1 NOTE: Orient the red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1. M2N-X PLUS Floppy Disk Drive Connector ASUS M2N-X PLUS 1-23 - Asus M2N-X PLUS | User Manual - Page 36
cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 133 / 100 / 66 / 33 IDE devices. If any device jumper is set as "Cable-Select", ensure that all other device jumpers have the same setting. R M2N-X PLUS PRI_IDE PIN1 NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the ID ribbon cable to PIN - Asus M2N-X PLUS | User Manual - Page 37
compatible with Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s specification. M2N-X PLUS SATA Connectors Install the Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack1 before using Serial ATA. • For detailed instructions on how to configure RAID 0, 1, 0+1, 5,and JBOD, refer to the RAID manual in the support - Asus M2N-X PLUS | User Manual - Page 38
the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors. Only CPU Fan connector supports Q-Fan function. R M2N-X PLUS CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND M2N-X PLUS Fan Connectors 5. Speaker out - Asus M2N-X PLUS | User Manual - Page 39
drive audio in connector (4-pin CD) These connectors allow you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. R M2N-X PLUS CD (black) Left Audio Channel Ground Ground Right Audio Channel M2N-X PLUS Internal Audio Connector ASUS M2N-X PLUS 1-27 - Asus M2N-X PLUS | User Manual - Page 40
out_R NC Line out_L MIC2_L MIC2_R HP_R Jack_Sense HP_L M2N-X PLUS Azalia Analog Front Panel Connector • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. • By default, this connector is set to HD - Asus M2N-X PLUS | User Manual - Page 41
you use an ATX 12 V Specification 2.0‑compliant power supply unit (PSU M2N-X PLUS Power OK Ground +5 Volts Ground +5 Volts Ground +3 Volts M2N-X PLUS ATX Power Connector +3 Volts Ground +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts Ground Ground Ground PSON# Ground -12 Volts +3 Volts ASUS M2N-X PLUS - Asus M2N-X PLUS | User Manual - Page 42
supports several chassis-mounted functions. R M2N-X PLUS PLED+ PLEDPWR GND PWR LED PWR BTN F_PANEL IDELED+ IDELED- Ground Reset HDLED RESET M2N-X PLUS 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 - Asus M2N-X PLUS | User Manual - Page 43
This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 2 BIOS setup - Asus M2N-X PLUS | User Manual - Page 44
motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Do any of the following to create a bootable floppy disk: DOS environment a. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. b. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . Windows® XP - Asus M2N-X PLUS | User Manual - Page 45
update the BIOS using EZ Flash: 1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard and rename the same to M2NXPLUS.ROM. 2. Save the BIOS BIOS file is not found in the floppy disk. Ensure that you rename the BIOS file to M2NXPLUS.ROM. ASUS M2N-X PLUS 2- - Asus M2N-X PLUS | User Manual - Page 46
is not write-protected and has at least 1024KB free space to save the file. • The succeeding BIOS screens are for reference only. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be same as shown. 1. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the bootable floppy disk you created - Asus M2N-X PLUS | User Manual - Page 47
Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk. Write the BIOS filename on a piece of paper. You need to type the exact BIOS filename - Asus M2N-X PLUS | User Manual - Page 48
2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 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 or the floppy disk that contains the updated BIOS file. • Prepare - Asus M2N-X PLUS | User Manual - Page 49
Reading file "M2NXPLUS.ROM". Completed. Start flashing... 4. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file. ASUS M2N-X PLUS 2- - Asus M2N-X PLUS | User Manual - Page 50
CD that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support CD in the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities - Asus M2N-X PLUS | User Manual - Page 51
> Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest the Internet option from the you to avoid network traffic, or drop‑down menu, then click Next. click Auto Select. Click Next. ASUS M2N-X PLUS 2- - Asus M2N-X PLUS | User Manual - Page 52
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-X PLUS | User Manual - Page 53
the Exit Menu. See section "2.7 Exit Menu." • The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. ASUS M2N-X PLUS 2-11 - Asus M2N-X PLUS | User Manual - Page 54
2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A IDE Configuration Primary IDE Master items in the menu and change the settings. Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another. 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS setup - Asus M2N-X PLUS | User Manual - Page 55
Chipset settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in the sections below may cause system to malfunction. Configure DRAM Timing by SPD Memory Acceleration Mode DRAM Idle Timer DRAm Refresh Rate [Enabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Graphic Adapter Priority Graphics window Scroll bar ASUS M2N-X PLUS 2-13 - Asus M2N-X PLUS | User Manual - Page 56
Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information. Refer to section "2.2.1 BIOS menu screen" for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A IDE Configuration Primary IDE - Asus M2N-X PLUS | User Manual - Page 57
-2 Ultra DMA : Ultra DMA-5 SMART Monitoring: Supported Exit Type LBA/Large Mode Block(Multi-Sector Transfer) M PIO Mode DMA Mode SMART Monitoring 32Bit Data Transfer [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Enabled] Select the type of device connected to the system. ASUS M2N-X PLUS 2-15 - Asus M2N-X PLUS | User Manual - Page 58
IDE device type. Select CDROM if you are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select ARMD (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is . Setting to Auto enables the LBA mode if the device supports this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA mode disabled. Configuration - Asus M2N-X PLUS | User Manual - Page 59
Mode ifthe device supports it and the device is not already formatted with LBA Mode disabled. The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, ] [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0] [UDMA1] [UDMA2] [UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5] ASUS M2N-X PLUS 2-17 - Asus M2N-X PLUS | User Manual - Page 60
: 0102 Build Date : 07/22/07 Processor Type : AMD Sempron(tm) Processor 3200+ Speed Count : 900MHz : 1 System Memory Usable Size: 512MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system - Asus M2N-X PLUS | User Manual - Page 61
than CPU manufacturer recommends are not guaranteed to be stable. If the system becomes unstable, return to the default. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] [Standard] [Overclock Profile] The following item appears only when the AI Overclocking item is set to [MANUAL]. ASUS M2N-X PLUS 2-19 - Asus M2N-X PLUS | User Manual - Page 62
chipset voltage. The configuration options vary depending on the CPU installed. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.2V] [1.3V] Memory Voltage [Auto] Allows you to select the memory voltage or set it to auto for safe mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.900V] [1.950V] 2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS setup - Asus M2N-X PLUS | User Manual - Page 63
menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. CPU Configuration Module Version: driver developer may enable it for testing purpose. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Enables or disables the microcode updation ASUS M2N-X PLUS 2-21 - Asus M2N-X PLUS | User Manual - Page 64
Voltage [Auto] Configure CPU Frequence. Processor Frequency Chipset Settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction. NorthBridge Cofiguration SouthBridge Configuration Memory Options & Information NorthBridge Configuration Memory Controller Memory - Asus M2N-X PLUS | User Manual - Page 65
] Memory Hole Remapping [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Memory Remapping Around Memory Hole.Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Unganged Mode support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Force Unganged mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M2N-X PLUS - Asus M2N-X PLUS | User Manual - Page 66
so all of memory is scrubbed in eight hours. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Basic] [Good] [Super] [Max] [User] DRAM .97ms] [42.00ms] [84.00ms] Data Cache BG Scrub [Disabled] Allows the L1 Data Cache ram to be corrected while idle. Configuration options: [Disabled] [40ns] [80ns] [160ns] [320ns] - Asus M2N-X PLUS | User Manual - Page 67
SouthBridge Configuration SouthBridge MCP61 chipset Configuration Primary Graphics Adapter [PCIE-> PCI -> IGP] AZALIA Audio [Auto] Front Panel Select [HD Audio] OnBoard LAN [Auto] OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] MCP61 ACPI HPET TABLE [Enabled] Display Device Priority, from high to - Asus M2N-X PLUS | User Manual - Page 68
2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration Configure ITE8712 Super IO Chipset Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Parallel Port Address [378] Parallel Port Mode [Normal] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] Allows BIOS to Select Serial Port1 Base Addresses. Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Allows you to select - Asus M2N-X PLUS | User Manual - Page 69
BIOS assigns an IRQ to PCI VGA card if the card requests for an IRQ. When set to [No], BIOS does not assign an IRQ to the PCI VGA card devices that an ISA graphics device is installed in the system so that the latter can function correctly. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M2N-X PLUS - Asus M2N-X PLUS | User Manual - Page 70
IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device] When set to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is free for use of PCI/PnP devices. When set to [Reserved], the IRQ is reserved for legacy ISA devices. Configuration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved] 2.4.6 USB Configuration The items in this menu allows you to change the - Asus M2N-X PLUS | User Manual - Page 71
you to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). When set to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M2N-X PLUS 2-29 - Asus M2N-X PLUS | User Manual - Page 72
Off] [Power On] Power On By PCI(-E) Device [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to turn on the system through a PCI LAN or modem card. This feature requires an ATX power supply that with set values. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-30 Chapter 2: BIOS setup - Asus M2N-X PLUS | User Manual - Page 73
CPU fan speed in Rotations Per Minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the motherboard fan is not connected to the chassis, the specific field shows N/A. Select Ignored if you do CPU/System temperature and smartly adjust the fan speed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M2N-X PLUS - Asus M2N-X PLUS | User Manual - Page 74
Device [1st Floppy Drive] These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. Configuration options: [xxxxx Drive] [Disabled] 2-32 Chapter 2: BIOS setup - Asus M2N-X PLUS | User Manual - Page 75
set to [Disabled], BIOS performs all the POST support for PS/2 mouse. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] Wait for 'F1' If Error [Enabled] When set to Enabled, the system waits for the F1 key to be pressed when error occurs. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M2N-X PLUS - Asus M2N-X PLUS | User Manual - Page 76
To clear the supervisor password, select the Change Supervisor Password then press . The message "Password Uninstalled" appears. If you forgot your BIOS password, you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section "1.9 Jumpers" for information on how to erase the RTC - Asus M2N-X PLUS | User Manual - Page 77
. To change the user password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password. Clear User Password Select this item to clear the user password. ASUS M2N-X PLUS 2-35 - Asus M2N-X PLUS | User Manual - Page 78
the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Exit Options Exit & Save Changes Exit RAM. An onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on even when the PC is turned off. When you select this option, a confirmation window - Asus M2N-X PLUS | User Manual - Page 79
fields other than System Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation before exiting. Discard Changes This option window appears. Select OK to load default values. Select Exit & Save Changes or make other changes before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM. ASUS M2N-X PLUS - Asus M2N-X PLUS | User Manual - Page 80
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This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. 3 Software support - Asus M2N-X PLUS | User Manual - Page 82
that you install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 3.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications - Asus M2N-X PLUS | User Manual - Page 83
Installs the NVIDIA® nForce™ Chipset Driver program. Realtek Audio Driver Install the Realtek audio driver. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Driver Installs the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet driver. The screen display and drivers option may not be the same for different operating system versions. ASUS M2N-X PLUS 3- - Asus M2N-X PLUS | User Manual - Page 84
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 a Windows® environment. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider - Asus M2N-X PLUS | User Manual - Page 85
3.2.4 Make Disk menu The Make Disk menu allows you to make a RAID driver disk. NVIDIA 32bit SATA RAID Disk Allows you to create an NVIDIA® 32-bit Serial ATA (SATA) RAID disk. ASUS M2N-X PLUS 3- - Asus M2N-X PLUS | User Manual - Page 86
Format (PDF). Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual file. NVIDIA® SATA RAID User's Manual Allows you to open the NVIDIA® SATA RAID user's manual. HD Audio User's Manual Allows you to open the HD Audio user's manual. 3- Chapter 3: Software support - Asus M2N-X PLUS | User Manual - Page 87
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 motherboard. ASUS M2N-X PLUS 3- - Asus M2N-X PLUS | User Manual - Page 88
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. Filelist Displays the contents of the support CD and a brief description of each in text format. - Asus M2N-X PLUS | User Manual - Page 89
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 does not support Serial Optical Disk Drives (Serial ODD) under DOS. ASUS M2N-X PLUS 3- - Asus M2N-X PLUS | User Manual - Page 90
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