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Motherboard M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 2
Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 3
ix M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition 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 1-7 1.3.4 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 4
3-2 Chapter 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 setup - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 5
Exit menu 4-47 Chapter 5: Software support 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support DVD information 5-1 5.2.1 Running the support DVD 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu 5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu 5-3 5.2.4 Make Disk menu 5-5 5.2.5 Manuals menu 5-6 5.2.6 ASUS Contact information 5-6 5.2.7 Other - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 6
5.4 Windows® Vista feature 5-39 5.4.1 ASAP (ASUS Accelerated Propeller 5-39 5.5 RAID configurations 5-40 5.5.1 Installing hard disks 5-41 5.5.2 NVIDIA® MediaShield RAID configurations 5-42 5.5.3 Silicon Image RAID configurations 5-49 5.6 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-56 Chapter 6: NVIDIA® SLI - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 7
may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's 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 M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's 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 M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's 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 M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 11
M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) Storage LAN Socket AM2 for AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 / Athlon™64 / Athlon™ 64 FX / Sempron™ processor Supports AMD Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology AMD64 architecture enables - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 12
M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition specifications summary High Definition Audio IEEE 1394 USB ASUS AI Lifestyle features Other features SoundMAX® ADI AD1988B 8-channel CODEC Supports Jack-Sensing, Enumeration, Multi-Streaming, and Jack-Retasking Technology Optical and Coaxial S/PDIF Out back I/O - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 13
M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Overclocking features Rear panel I/O ports Intelligent overclocking tools: - AI NOS™ (Non-delay Overclocking System) - AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner) - AI Clock Skew - ASUS O.C. Profile: overclocking - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 14
M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition specifications summary Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support CD contents Form factor 2 x USB 2.0 connectors support Retail version only) User's manual Drivers ASUS AI Suite ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update NVIDIA® MediaShield™ RAID Anti- - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 15
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 16
Chapter summary 1 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 17
panel; Retail version only) ScreenDUO Kit (ScreenDUO, user guide, support CD, USB cable; Retail version only) AI Remote (Retail version only) ASUS motherboard support DVD User guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition 1- - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 18
features 1.3.1 Product highlights Latest processor technology The motherboard comes with a 940-pin AM2 socket that supports AMD Athlon™ 64 X2/Athlon™ 64/Athlon™ 64 FX/Sempron™ processor. With an integrated lowlatency high-bandwidth memory controller and a highly scalable HyperTransport™ technology - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 19
retasking functions and multistreaming technology that simultaneously sends different audio streams to different destinations. You can now talk to your partners on the headphone while playing multi-channel network games. See page 2-23 and 2-24 for details. ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition 1- - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 20
motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology, which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage ASUS Accelerated Propeller) ASAP gets you to your destination ASAP. ASAP supports the Windows® ReadyBoost™ technology which improves system performance under Windows® Vista - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 21
away. To wake the system and return to the OS environment, simply click the mouse or press a key. See page 5-28 for details. ASUS Crystal Sound This feature can enhance speech-centric applications like Skype, online game, video conference and recording. ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition 1- - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 22
stress to the CPU and power supply module. The design ensures high efficiency operation to generate less heat compared with conventional power solutions, thus achieving cool system environment and making this motherboard ideal for overclocking. Fanless Design and Heat-pipe The ASUS fanless design - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 23
European Union's Restriction on the use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). This is in line with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on the environment. ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition 1- - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 24
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 BIOS settings. The BIOS memory modules. ASUS gives you 25-step voltage control to the DIMM vCore finds out "exactly" how much power your CPU - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 25
v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v Vista 32bit v v v v v v v v v v ※ v Vista 64bit v v v v v v v v v v ※ v Features with ※ mark will be available later. You may download the utility and the driver from the ASUS website (support.asus.com). ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition 1- - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 26
1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 27
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 M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 28
Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-7 2.4 System memory 2-13 2.5 Expansion slots 2-19 2.6 Jumper 2-22 2.7 Connectors 2-23 ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 29
and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. M2N32-SLI PREMIUM SB_PWR ON Standy M2N32-SLI PREMIUM Power Onboard LED connector OFF Powered Off ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition 2- - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 30
below. 2.2.2 Screw holes Place nine (9) 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 M2N32-SLI PREMIUM 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 31
comes with the ASUS Stack Cool 2 cooling solution that lowers the temperature of critical heat generating components by 20ºC. The motherboard uses a special design on the printed circuit board (PCB) to dissipate heat that critical components generate. ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition 2- - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 32
FLOPPY LAN1_USB12 SOCKET AM2 LAN2_USB34 AUDIO USB910_ASAP ATX12V Marvell 88E1116 CHA_FAN1 CHA_FAN2 PCIEX16_1 Marvell 88E1116 PCIEX4_1 CD PCIEX1_1 AAFP M2N32-SLI PREMIUM AD1988B SPDIF_OUT PCIEX16_2 TSB43AB22A IE1394_1 PCI1 SB_PWR PCI2 USB78 USB56 TPM nVidia® C51XE CLRTC - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 33
PCI slots PCI Express x 4 slot PCI Express x 1 slot PCI Express x16 slots Jumper 1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) Rear panel connectors 1. PS/2 mouse port (green) 2. Serial (COM) port 3. IEEE 1394a 23 2-23 2-23 2-23 2-24 2-24 2-24 2-24 2-25 2-25 2-25 ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition 2- - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 34
-1 pin FLOPPY) 2. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) 3. NVIDIA® nForce® 590 SLI Southbridge Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1 [red], SATA2 [red], , USB910_ASAP) 6. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_1) 7. CPU, chassis, power, and chipset fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1 - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 35
M2N32-SLI PREMIUM M2N32-SLI PREMIUM CPU Socket AM2 2. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to a 90º angle. Socket lever Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to a 90º angle; otherwise, the CPU will not fit in completely. ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 36
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. 2- Chapter 2: Hardware - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 37
Retention bracket lock Your boxed CPU heatsink and fan assembly should come with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. If the instructions in this section do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition 2- - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 38
2. Attach one end of the retention bracket to the retention module base. 3. Align the other end of the retention bracket (near the retention bracket lock) to the retention module base. A clicking sound denotes that the retention bracket is in place. Make sure that the fan and heatsink assembly - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 39
IN CPU FAN PWR GND M2N32-SLI PREMIUM M2N32-SLI PREMIUM CPU Fan connectors • Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. • This connector is backward compatiable with old 3-pin CPU fan. ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 40
cooler or a water cooler. Installing the optional fan with an active CPU cooler will interfere with the airflow and destabilize the system. 1. the fan installed on the motherboard. • Plug the optional fan cable to any of the CHA FAN1~4 connectors on the motherboard. • Make sure the optional - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 41
into the DIMM sockets. Recommended Memory Configurations Mode Single-Channel Dual-channel (1) Dual-channel (2) DIMM_A1 - Populated Populated Populated Sockets DIMM_B1 DIMM_A2 Populated - - - Populated - Populated Populated DIMM_B2 - Populated ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition 2-13 - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 42
would like to work under Windows® XP 32-bit version OS. The excess memory installation will not cause any usage problem, but it will not give users the benefit of manipulating this excess memory space. Visit the ASUS FAQ site for further explanation: http://support.asus.com/faq/faq. aspx?SLanguage - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 43
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 M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition 2-15 - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 44
M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800 MHz capability Size 512MB 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 256MB 256MB BL12864AA804.16FA SS BL6464AA804.8FD DS BL12864AA804.16FD SS OCZ28001024EBDCPE-K OCZ2G8002GK SS GX21GB6400DC SS GX21GB6400UDC DIMM support - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 45
-Sink Package E5108AE-6E-E 4WAIID9CWX 4UA12D9CRZ 18D51280D-3 18D51280D-3 Heat-Sink Package ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition SS/ Part No. DS DIMM support A* B* C* SS M20EL5G3H3160B1C0Z • • SS M20AD5Q3H3163J1C52 • • • SS AET660UD00-30DA98Z • • • SS M2U51264TU88A0F-3C • • DS - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 46
the yellow slots or the black slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. • C*: Supports 4 modules inserted into both the yellow and black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-800/667/533 MHz QVL. 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 47
the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments; otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 48
IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. IRQ assignments for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 Onboard 1394 PCIE x16_1 PCIE x16_2 PCIE x 4 PCIE x 1 A B C D E F G H - shared - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - shared - - - - - - - shared - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 49
. 2.5.5 PCI Express x4 slot & PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x4 and PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and NVIDIA® SLI™ mode. See page 2-31 and 2-32 for details. • See chapter 6 for details on the NVIDIA SLI™ technology feature. ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 50
Clear CMOS (Default) M2N32-SLI PREMIUM Clear RTC RAM • Make sure to re-enter your previous BIOS settings after you clear the CMOS. • You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. For system failure due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 51
storage peripherals, PCs, or portable devices. 4. LAN 1/2 (RJ-45) port. Supported by Marvell® 88E1116 Gigabit LAN controller, this port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area 8-channel configuration, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition 2-23 - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 52
ports will turn on the computer. 12. External SATA port. This port connects to an external SATA box or a Serial ATA port multiplier. This port supports a Serial ATA hard disk drive that you can combine with an external Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s device to configure a RAID 0, RAID 1, or JBOD set through the - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 53
the Silicon Image RAID utility and SATA BIOS setup during POST. • If you intend to create a RAID multiplier and external Serial ATA box are purchased separately. • DO NOT insert a different connector to this port. • DO NOT unplug the external Serial ATA box ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition 2-25 - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 54
PIN1 M2N32-SLI PREMIUM Floppy disk drive connector 2. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) The onboard IDE connector is for the Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable. There are three connectors on each Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. Connect the blue connector to the motherboard - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 55
cable to PIN1. PIN1 M2N32-SLI PREMIUM M2N32-SLI PREMIUM IDE connector 3. NVIDIA® nForce® 590 SLI Southbridge Serial ATA connectors the SATA Configuration sub-menu in the BIOS. See section 4.4.6 Onboard Device Configuration M2N32-SLI PREMIUM SATA connectors ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition 2-27 - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 56
. This connector supports a Serial ATA Controller item in the BIOS is set to [SATA M2N32-SLI PREMIUM have connected the Serial ATA signal cables and installed Serial ATA hard disk drives; otherwise, you cannot enter the Silicon Image® RAID utility and SATA SATA RAID cBoIOnSnseetucp tdourirng POST - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 57
1394a module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. TPA2-+ GND TPB2-+ +12V GND M2N32-SLI PREMIUM M2N32-SLI PREMIUM IEEE 1394 connector IE1394_1 ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition TPA2+ GND TPB2+ +12V 2-29 - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 58
GND +12V Rotation GND +12V Rotation M2N32-SLI PREMIUM M2N32-SLI PREMIUM CPU Fan connectors PWR_FAN GND +12V Rotation CHA_FAN3 GND +12V Rotation CHIP_FAN GND +12V Rotation CHA_FAN4 GND +12V Rotation • Only the CPU-FAN and CHA-FAN 1-4 connectors support the ASUS Q FAN2 feature. • If you install - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 59
Volts +5V Standby Power OK Ground +5 Volts Ground +5 Volts Ground +3 Volts +3 Volts Ground +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts Ground Ground Ground PSON# Ground -12 Volts +3 Volts ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition 2-31 - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 60
• The ATX 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant (500W) PSU has been tested to support the motherboard power requirements with the following configuration: CPU: AMD FX-62 Memory 1024 MB DDR2-800 (x4) Graphics card: PCI Express x16 NVIDIA 7900GTX Serial ATA device: SATA hard disk drive (x2) Optical drives - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 61
. AFD# ERROR# PINIT# SLIN# GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND STB# SPD0 SPD1 SPD2 SPD3 SPD4 SPD5 SPD6 SPD7 ACK# BUSY PE SLCT M2N32-SLI PREMIUM LPT M2N32-SLI PREMIUM Parallel port connector The parallel port cable is purchased separately. ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition 2-33 - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 62
M2N32-SLI PREMIUM M2N32-SLI PREMIUM Digital audio connector SPDIF_OUT The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. 14. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) This connector supports details. M2N32-SLI PREMIUM M2N32-SLI PREMIUM TPM connector TPM The TPM module is purchased separately. Use the ASUS TPM - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 63
the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF. • Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power. ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 64
a few steps. Refer to the instructions below to install the ASUS QConnector. 1. Connect the front panel cables to the ASUS Q-Connector. Refer to the labels 2. Install the ASUS Q-Connector to the system panel connector, making sure the orientation matches the labels on the motherboard. 3. The front - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 65
This chapter describes the power up Powerin3g up sequence, the vocal POST messages, and ways of shutting down the system. - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 66
Chapter summary 3 3.1 Starting up for the first time 3-1 3.2 Turning off the computer 3-2 ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 67
tests or POST. While the tests are running, the BIOS beeps (see BIOS test. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your retailer for assistance. 7. At power on, hold down the key to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in Chapter 4. ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 68
Windows® shuts down. If you are using Windows® Vista: 1. Click the Start button then select ShutDown. 2. The power supply should turn off after Windows on the BIOS setting. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 69
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 M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 70
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 4-33 4.6 Boot menu 4-38 4.7 Tools menu 4-43 4.8 Exit menu 4-47 ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 71
ASUS Update: 1. Place the support DVD in the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. See page 5-3 for the Utilities screen menu. 3. The ASUS Update utility is copied to your system. ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition 4- - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 72
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 M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 73
. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition 4- - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 74
Insert the Windows® 2000 CD to the optical 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 - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 75
automatically reboots the system when done. • This function can support devices such as USB flash disk, hard disk, or floppy disk with FAT 32/16/12 format only. • Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition 4- - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 76
for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved the name of the disk assignment) to switch to For NF590-SLI-M2N32-SLI-PREMIUM DATE:03/30/2006 Flash Type - PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH the folder of floppy disk, CD ROM or USB flash File Name to Program: disk you saved the BIOS - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 77
(C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved For NF590-SLI-M2N32-SLI-PREMIUM DATE:03/30/2006 Flash Type - PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Program: M2N32SLI.bin Flashing Complete Press to Continue Write OK F1 Reset No Update Write Fail ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition 4- - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 78
0112.bin following screen appears. Save current BIOS as: Message: 3. Type a filename for the current BIOS file in the AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved Save current BIOS as field, For NF590-SLI-M2N32-SLI-PREMIUM DATE:03/30/2006 then press - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 79
. • Only the USB flash disk with FAT 32/16/12 format and single partition can support ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. The device size should be smaller than 8GB. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause system boot failure! ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition 4- - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 80
changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of the LPC chip. The LPC chip on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. When you start up the computer, the system provides you with the opportunity to run this program. Press during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to enter the Setup utility; otherwise - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 81
time. Installed Memory Usable Memory 512MB 511MB BIOS setup screens shown in this chapter 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 information. ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 82
or + (plus) Function Displays the General Help screen Loads setup default values Exits the BIOS setup or returns to the main menu from a sub‑menu Selects the menu item to the left or to display a list of options. Refer to "4.2.7 Pop-up window." 4-12 Chapter 4: BIOS setup - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 83
to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. ] Specifies the capacity and physical size of diskette drive A. Installed Memory Usable Memory ↑↓ :Move ENT2E5R6:MABccept ESC:Abort 255MB F1:Help ESC: Exit selected item. ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition 4-13 - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 84
None] [None] [None] [Disabled] Change the internal time. Installed Memory Usable Memory 256MB 255MB F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select the system date. 4.3.3 Language [English] Allows you to choose the BIOS language version from the options. Configuration options: [English] [French] - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 85
disk was already formatted on a previous system, the setup BIOS may detect incorrect parameters. Select [Manual] to manually enter the IDE hard disk drive parameters. If no drive is installed select [None]. Configuration options: [None] [Auto] [Manual] ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition 4-15 - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 86
] 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 M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 87
Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select SubMenu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Capacity, Cylinder, Head, Landing Zone and the hard disk cylinders. This item is not configurable. ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition 4-17 - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 88
to enable or disable the HDD Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology (SMART) feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.3.8 Installed Memory [xxx MB] Shows the size of installed memory. 4.3.9 Usable Memory [XXX MB] Shows the size of usable memory. 4-18 Chapter 4: BIOS setup - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 89
of CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Selct either one of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. Auto Loads the optimal settings for the system. ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition 4-19 - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 90
] Allows you to set the Non-delay Overclocking System mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Overclock 3%] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 8%] [Overclock 10%] The following items will become user-configurable when you set AI Tuning to [Manual] CPU Frequency [XXX] (value is auto-detected) Indicates - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 91
Menu Item Specific Help When select enabled in this item, CPU Vcore voltage will offset 200mV. F1:Help ESC: Exit CPU to NB HT Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU to Northbridge HT voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.200V] [1.225V] [1.250V]~[1.500V] ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 92
Value Enter: Select Sub-menu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit POST Check LAN Cable [Disabled] POST Check LAN2 Cable [Disabled] Enables or disables checking of the LAN/LAN2 cable during the Power-On Self‑Test (POST). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4-22 Chapter 4: BIOS setup - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 93
] [DDR2 667] [DDR2 800] Tcl [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [3] [4] [5] [6] Trcd [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [3] [4] [5] [6] Trp [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [3] [4] [5] [6] Tras [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [5] [6] [7]~[18] ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition 4-23 - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 94
support ECC function. AI Clock Skew [Auto] Allows you to adjust the DRAM clock skew for Channel A and B. The following two items become user-configurable when you set the AI Clock Skew item to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Advance Memory Settings CPU On-die 24 Chapter 4: BIOS setup - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 95
MEMCLK delay] [4/64 MEMCLK delay] [5/64 MEMCLK delay]~[30/64 MEMCLK delay] [31/64 MEMCLK delay] CKE Setup Time [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1/2 MEMCLK] [1 MEMCLK] ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition 4-25 - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 96
ps] [350 ps] [400 ps]~[8550 ps] [8600 ps] [8650 ps] [8700 ps] Output Driver Control CKE Drive Strength [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1.00x] [1.25x] [1.50x] [2.00x] [Auto] [0.75x] [1.00x] [1.25x] [1.50x] DRAM Drivers Weak Mode [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Normal] [Weak] 4-26 - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 97
] 4.4.4 Chipset Advanced NB to SB HT Frequency CPUNB HT Speed NB-->SB HT Speed SB-->NB HT Speed CPUNB HT Width NBSB HT Width NVIDIA GPU Ex Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Chipset [Auto [4xNB to SB HT Frequency] [5xNB to SB HT Frequency] ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition 4-27 - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 98
HT Frequency] [5xSB to NB HT Frequency] CPUNB HT Width [↓16 ↑16] Allows you to set the CPU to Northbridge HT width. Configuration options: [↓8 ↑8] NVIDIA GPU Ex [Disabled] Allows you to enable the optimized Nvidia® Ex graphics driver. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] 4-28 Chapter 4: BIOS - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 99
BIOS automatically configures all the boot and Plug and Play compatible devices. Set to [Manual] if you want to assign the IRQ DMA and memory base address fields. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual devices. Configuration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved] ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition 4-29 - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 100
nVidia LAN Onboard 2nd nVidia LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM Primary Display Adapter HD Audio Front Panel Support Type Silicon SATAII Controller ASUS related items. Select an item then press to edit. Advanced Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility IDE Function Setup ] 4-30 Chapter 4: BIOS setup - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 101
you to enable or disable the USB 2.0 controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB Legacy Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition 4-31 - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 102
support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Onboard 1st/2nd nVidia LAN [Enabled] Enables or disables the onboard NVIDIA the onboard USB flash module for the ASUS ASAP feature that supports Windows® Vista ReadyBoost™ function. Configuration options: [ /IRQ7] 4-32 Chapter 4: BIOS setup - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 103
the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller (APIC). When set to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition 4-33 - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 104
On By External Modems Power On by RTC Alarm x Date(of Month) Alarm x Alarm Time(hh:mm:ss) HPET Support Power Up By PS/2 Mouse Power Up By PS/2 Keyboard [Power-Off] [Instant-Off] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled with set values. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4-34 Chapter 4: BIOS setup - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 105
selection (Min=0, Max=23 for the hour field; Min=0, Max=59 for the minutes/seconds field). HPET Support [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power Up By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] When set to [ : [Disabled] [Space Bar] [Ctrl-ESC] [Power Key] ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition 4-35 - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 106
4.5.4 Hardware Monitor The items in this sub-menu displays the hardware monitor values automatically detected by the BIOS. It also allows you to change CPU Q-Fan feature-related parameters. Select an item then press to display the configuration options. Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 107
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 M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition 4-37 - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 108
items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. Configuration options: [Removable] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] [Disabled] 4-38 Chapter 4: BIOS setup - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 109
disk drives attached to the system. 4.6.4 CDROM Drives Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Boot CDROM Drives 1. 1st Slave: XXXXXXXXX Select Menu Item Specific Help 1. 1st Slave: XXXXXXXXX Allows you to assign optical drives attached to the system. ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition 4-39 - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 110
or disable the system quick boot feature. When set to [Enabled], the system skips certain tests while booting. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Boot Up Floppy Seek [Disabled] Enables or become user-configurable when the item Typematic Rate Setting is enabled. 4-40 Chapter 4: BIOS setup - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 111
this item to OS2 only when you are running on an OS/2 operating system with an installed RAM of greater than 64 KB. Configuration options: [Non-OS2] [OS2] Full Screen LOGO [Enabled of a maximum of eight (8) alpha- numeric characters, then press . ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition 4-41 - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 112
is powered by the onboard button cell battery. If you need to erase the CMOS RAM, refer to section "2.6 Jumper" for instructions. Password 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 - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 113
BIOS Profile Load from Profile 1 Load from Profile 2 Load from File Select Menu Item Specific Help Load BIOS Profile from Profile 1. Load from Profile 1/2 Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. Press to load the file. ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 114
the instructions below to load the BIOS file. 1. Insert the storage devices that contains the "xxx.CMO" file. 2. Turn on the system. 3. Enter BIOS setup process finishes. • Suggest only to update the BIOS file coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the "xxx.CMO - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 115
C: M2N32 DOCUME"1 PROGRA"1 SYSTEM"1 M2NSLI RECYCLED TEST_REB BOOTFONT.BIN 213830 2001-09-05 20:00:00 Note [Enter] Select [Y] Yes [N/Eec] No [Left/Right]: Switch The BIOS file will be saved as "xxx.CMO". ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 116
your choice. Please see page 4-5, section 4.1.3 for details. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility B318 FLASH TYPE: Winbond W39V080A 8Mb LPC Current ROM BOARD: M2N32-SLI PREMIUM VER: 0107 DATE: 12/25/2006 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 117
-volatile RAM. Discard Changes This option allows you to discard the selections you made and restore the previously saved values. After selecting this option, a confirmation appears. Select [YES] to discard any changes and load the previously saved values. ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition 4-47 - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 118
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This chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. 5 Software support - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 120
Chapter summary 5 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support DVD information 5-1 5.3 Software informtion 5-9 5.4 Windows® Vista feature 5-39 5.5 RAID configurations 5-40 5.6 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-56 ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 121
icon to display support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the DVD. ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition 5- - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 122
devices. ASUS InstAll - Drivers Installation Wizard Installs all of the drivers through the installation wizard. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Driver Installs the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet™ technology driver. Nvidia Chipset Driver Program Installs the NVIDIA® Chipset drivers for the NVIDIA® nForce™ 590 SLI chipset - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 123
Installs the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet™ software. ASUS PC Probe II This smart 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 M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition 5- - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 124
ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that you have an Internet connection so that you - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 125
/RAID driver disk. Make NV SATA/RAID 32bit Driver Allows you to create an NVIDIA® Serial ATA RAID driver disk for a 32-bit system. Silicon Image 32/64bit RAID/SATA Driver Allows you to create a Silicon Image® Serial ATA/RAID driver disk for a 32/64-bit system ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 126
in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual file. 5.2.6 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 127
on the motherboard and the contents of the support DVD. Click an icon to display the specified information. Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the motherboard. Browse this DVD Displays the support DVD contents in graphical format. ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition 5- - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 128
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 DVD and a brief description of each in text format. 5- Chapter 5: Software support - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 129
BIOS from a file from the drop down menu, then click Next. 5. When prompted, locate the new BIOS file, then click Next. The ASUS MyLogo window appears. 6. From the left window pane, select the folder that contains the image you intend to use as your boot logo. ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 130
image to your desired size by selecting a value on the Ratio box. 9. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to load the new boot logo. 10. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to display the new boot logo during POST. 5-10 Chapter 5: Software support - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 131
. 4. Click the Power button. The following dialogue box appears. 5. From the Power schemes combo list box, select Minimal Power Management. 6. Click OK to effect settings. ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition 5-11 - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 132
-time CPU Frequency and voltage. Make sure to install the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ software from the motherboard support DVD. Refer to section 5.2.3 Utilities menu for details. To launch the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ program: 1. If you are using Windows® 2000, click the Start button. Select Programs > ASUS > Cool - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 133
Driver from the support DVD that came with the motherboard supports SoundMAX®. • Jack Retasking function works on High Definition front panel audio ports only. If the SoundMAX® audio utility is correctly installed, you will find the SoundMAX® icon on the taskbar. ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 134
® 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. 5-14 Chapter 5: Software - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 135
adjust speaker volume. Click the Test button to hear the changes you have made. Adjust microphone volume This screen helps you adjust microphone volume. You will be asked to read prewritten text to allow the AudioWizard to adjust the volume as you speak. ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition 5-15 - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 136
/ disable the AudioESP™ feature, and enable/disable digital output. Listening options Click the Listening Environment tab to optimize your speaker output settings. 5-16 Chapter 5: Software support - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 137
If you are using Windows® Vista, you have to manually enable the directional Array and Speaker Phone function. Go to Control panel > Sound. Click the Recording tab on the top and select Microphone. Click the Microphone Enhancement tab and check Array Mic. ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition 5-17 - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 138
.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 II You can launch the PC Probe II right after installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop. To launch the PC Probe II from the - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 139
sensor also turns red. Refer to the Monitor panels section for details. Preferences You can customize the application using the Preference section in the main window. Click the box before each preference to activate or deactivate. ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition 5-19 - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 140
the current value of a system sensor such as fan rotation, CPU temperature, and voltages. The hardware monitor panels come in two display the or buttons. You can also adjust the threshold values using the Config window. You cannot adjust the sensor threshold values in a small monitoring panel. - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 141
display WMI browser Click to display the WMI (Windows Management Instrumentation) browser. This browser displays various Windows® management information. Click an item from the left (+) before DMI Information to display the available information. ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition 5-21 - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 142
the CPU, hard disk drive space, and memory usage. Click to display the Usage browser. CPU usage The CPU tab displays realtime CPU usage in line graph representation. If the CPU The pie chart at the bottom of the window represents the used (blue) and the available HDD 5-22 Chapter 5: Software - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 143
memory. The pie 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 window saved configuration Saves your configuration ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition 5-23 - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 144
AI Suite on your computer: 1. Place the support DVD to the optical drive. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer has an enabled Autorun feature. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite. 3. Follow the screen instructions to complete installation. Launching AI Suite You can - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 145
monitor window. Displays the CPU/ system temperature, CPU/memory/PCIE voltage, and CPU/ chassis fan speed Displays the FSB/CPU frequency Click on right corner of the expanded window to switch the temperature from degrees Centigrade to degrees Fahrenheit. ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition 5-25 - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 146
This ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System feature intelligently determines the system load and automatically boosts the performance for the most demanding tasks. After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows OS - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 147
then click the AI Gear button on the AI Suite main window. Shift the gear to the performance setting that you like. Maximum Performance Medium Performance High Performance Maximum Power Saving Refer to page 1-9 for the OS that supports this utility. ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition 5-27 - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 148
a more quiet system operation. After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows OS taskbar and click the AI Nap button on the AI Suite main window. Click Yes on the confirmation screen. To exit AI Nap mode - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 149
AI Suite main window. The options on the taskbar allow you to use the default settings, adjust CPU/ Memory/PCI-E frequency manually, or create and apply your personal overclocking configurations. Refer to page 1-9 for the OS that supports this utility. ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition 5-29 - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 150
5.3.10 ASUS Q-Fan This ASUS Q-Fan Control feature allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the CPU Q-Fan or the Chassis bundled support DVD, you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows® OS taskbar and click the Q-Fan button on the AI Suite mAIn window. - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 151
AI Remote in your hand and do more with your PC at a distance away. Overview of the ASUS AI Remote 1. Power 2. Full Screen 5. AP-1/2 Trigger 7. Media Control Zone 3. AI Gear 4. AI application menu. 7. Media Control Zone: Controls the media application. ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition 5-31 - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 152
. Software Installation Before enjoying the convenience the ASUS AI Remote brings you, you need to install the software after the infrared receiver installation. Simply click and install the file ASUS AI Remote from the Drivers menu of the Motherboard Support DVD package for the first time, and - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 153
device to bring the computer out of standby. 1. Click Windows icon and choose Control Panel. 2. Double click System and Maintenance. 3. Click Device Manager. 4. Select HID-compliant device. 5. Check the box of Allow this device to wake the computer. ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition 5-33 - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 154
allows you to configure the ASUS AI Remote settings. Set up the function keys following the instructions below. 1 2 3 1. allows you to lead your PC to the Windows S4 mode, which enables your PC to enter not support MS-DOS Mode. • You have to check the box of Enable Power Key before using the ASUS - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 155
same instructions to manually before you using the ASUS AI Remote. • Save after the .exe file path is directed. • If the executable file is relocated or the application is re-installed, you have to redirect the file path for a correct ASUS AI Remote operation. ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 156
. • For music listening, making playlists beforehand is suggested. • Press again to close the application and again to re-launch the profile menu. 5-36 Chapter 5: Software support - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 157
application hotkeys are correct. • The hotkey definitions may vary with different software versions. Click the box of Redefine default hotkeys to an ASUS AI Remote icon on the Windows OS taskbar. Click the icon and select Settings to launch the utility screen. ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 158
The Function Buttons and AP Profile The ASUS AI Remote software helps you set up the Page Up User DefIne If you find the 9 default applications insufficient and would like to add different applications, you are able to rename the 5 sets User Define and create your preferred applications and - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 159
. Right-click on the ASAP drive, and select Format > OK. • If you accidentally remove the ASAP device from Windows® Vista, you may re-activate it by rebooting your computer. • If you want to reinstall an operating system, uninstall the ASAP utility first. ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition 5-39 - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 160
NVIDIA® nForce™ 590 SLI Southbridge RAID controllers that allow you to configure Serial ATA hard disk drives as RAID sets. The motherboard supports an existing drive and three new drives for this setup. (For NF-590 SLI only) RAID 5 stripes both data and parity information across three or more hard - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 161
to section 5.6 Creating a RAID driver disk for details. 5.5.1 Installing hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. user manual in the motherboard support DVD for detailed information on RAID configurations. See section 5.2.5 Manual menu. ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 162
RAID setup. • For detailed descriptions on the NVIDIA® RAID configuration, refer to the "NVIDIA® RAID User's Guide" found in your motherboard support DVD. • When using Windows 2000 operating system, make sure to install the Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 or later versions. 5-42 Chapter 5: Software - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 163
volume: 1. From the NVIDIA® RAID utility Define a New Array menu, select RAID Mode then press . The following submenu appears. Use the up or down arrow keys to select a RAID mode then press . Mirroring Striping Stripe Mirroring Spanning ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition 5-43 - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 164
, 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 select the Free All data on the RAID drives will be lost! 5-44 Chapter 5: Software support - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 165
to select a RAID array then press . The RAID Array details appear. Array 1 : NVIDIA MIRROR XXX.XXG - Array Detail - RAID Mode: Mirroring Striping Width: 1 Striping Block: XXX.XXGB XXX.XXGB [R] Rebuild [D] Delete [C] Clear Disk [ENTER] Return ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition 5-45 - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 166
of the screen. 2. Press to rebuild a RAID array. The following screen appears. Array 1 : NVIDIA MIRROR XXX.XXG - Select Disk Inside Array - RAID Mode: Mirroring Striping Width: 1 Striping Block: 64K 5. After the rebuild process, the Array list menu appears. 5-46 Chapter 5: Software support - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 167
arrow keys to select a RAID array then press . The RAID Array details appear. Array 1 : NVIDIA MIRROR XXX.XXG - Array Detail - RAID Mode: Mirroring Striping Width: 1 Striping Block: 64K Adapt selected Yes, the Define a New Array menu appears. ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition 5-47 - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 168
or down arrow keys to select a RAID array then press . The RAID Array details appear. Array 1 : NVIDIA MIRROR XXX.XXG - Array Detail - RAID Mode: Mirroring Striping Width: 1 Striping Block: 64K Adapt Channel M/S 2 data on the RAID drives will be lost! 5-48 Chapter 5: Software support - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 169
Image Array Management software from Windows® XP by clicking the Start button and selecting All Programs > Silicon Image > Sam For details on the Silicon Image SATARaid™ RAID configuration, refer to the "Sil3132 User Guide" in your motherboard support DVD. ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition 5-49 - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 170
Utility To enter the Silicon Image BIOS RAID configuration utility: 1. Boot up your computer. 2. During POST, press or . The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section to the next item : Previous Menu : Select : Exit 5-50 Chapter 5: Software support - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 171
menu appears. b. Use the up or down arrow keys to select a chunk size appropriate to your drive usage then press . MAIN MENU Auto configuration Manual configuration chunk size 4K 8K 16K 32K 64K 128K ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition 5-51 - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 172
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. c. The selection bar > to display the following. MAIN MENU Auto configuration Manual configuration 5-52 Chapter 5: Software support - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 173
source and target drives, the following pop‑up menu appears. MAIN MENU Auto configuration Manual configuration Create with data copy Create without data copy • The Create with data copy and reformatted to guarantee the consistency of its contents. ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition 5-53 - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 174
with data copy, the following pop-up menu appears. MAIN MENU Auto configuration Manual configuration online copy offline copy The online copy option automatically copies the data to . A copy progress appears if you previously selected offline copy. 5-54 Chapter 5: Software support - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 175
to the Main Menu. XXXXXXMB XXXXXXMB XXXXXXMB XXXXXXMB Configure a CONCATENATION set when using a single Serial ATA drive; otherwise, the system will not recognize the drive. ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition 5-55 - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 176
disk A floppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows® 2000/XP/ Vista operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in a RAID set. To create a RAID driver disk: 1. Place the motherboard support DVD into the DVD-ROM drive. 2. Select Make Disk tab. 3. From the Make - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 177
This chapter tells how to install SLI‑ready 6 PCI Express graphics cards. NVIDIA® SLI™ technology support - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 178
Chapter summary 6.1 Overview 6-1 6.2 Dual graphics cards setup 6-2 ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 179
™ 32-bit/64bit operating system. Visit the NVIDIA website (www.nvidia.com) for the NVIDIA® SLI™ technology under Windows® Vista™ • Visit the NVIDIA zone website (http://www.nzone.com) for the latest certified graphics card and supported 3D application list. ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition 6- - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 180
6.2 Dual graphics card setup 6.2.1 Installing SLI-ready graphics cards Install only identical SLI-ready graphics cards that are NVIDIA®-certified. Different types of graphics cards will not work together properly. To install the graphics cards: 1. Prepare two graphics cards. Each graphics card - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 181
slot. Make sure that the card is properly seated on the slot. If required, connect an auxiliary power source to the PCI Express graphics cards. ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition 6- - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 182
goldfingers on each graphics card. Make sure that the connector is firmly in place. SLI connector 6. When installing two VGA cards using a 20-pin ATX PSU with We recommend to install an additional chassis fan for better thermal environment. 6- Chapter 6: NVIDIA® SLI™ technology support - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 183
taskbar. 2. From the pop-up menu, select nView Desktop Manager then click nView Properties. NVIDIA Settings icon 3. From the nView Desktop Manager window, select the Desktop Management tab. 4. Click Properties to display the Display Properties dialog box. ASUS M2N32-SLI Premium Vista Edition 6- - Asus M2N32-SLI Premium VISTA Edition | M2N32-SLI Premium user's manual - Page 184
box, select the Settings tab then click Advanced. 6. Select the NVIDIA GeForce tab. 7. Click the slider to display the following screen, then select the SLI multi‑GPU item. Slider 8. Click the Enable SLI multi-GPU check box. 9. Click OK when done. 6- Chapter 6: NVIDIA® SLI™ technology support
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