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M2N-L Motherboard - Asus M2NL | M2N-L Series User's manual English Edition - 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 M2NL | M2N-L Series User's manual English Edition - Page 3
2-2 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-2 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 2-4 2.2.4 Layout contents 2-5 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.3.1 Installing the CPU 2-6 2.3.2 Installing the heatsink and fan 2-8 2.4 System memory 2-11 2.4.1 Overview 2-11 2.4.2 Memory configurations 2-11 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM - Asus M2NL | M2N-L Series User's manual English Edition - Page 4
BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-1 4.1.2 AFUDOS utility 4-2 4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 4-5 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-7 4.2.1 BIOS 4-15 4.4.1 CPU Configuration 4-15 4.4.2 Chipset 4-16 4.4.3 Onboard Devices Configuration 4-21 - Asus M2NL | M2N-L Series User's manual English Edition - Page 5
support 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support CD information 5-1 5.2.1 Running the support CD 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu 5-2 5.2.3 Management Software menu 5-3 5.2.4 Utilities menu 5-4 5.2.5 ASUS Creating a RAID driver disk 5-17 Appendix: Reference information M2N-L block diagram A-1 - Asus M2NL | M2N-L Series User's manual English Edition - Page 6
and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of - Asus M2NL | M2N-L Series User's manual English Edition - Page 7
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 M2NL | M2N-L Series User's manual English Edition - Page 8
the BIOS parameters are also provided. • Chapter 5: 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 M2NL | M2N-L Series User's manual English Edition - 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 key names are connected with a plus sign (+). Command Example: +< - Asus M2NL | M2N-L Series User's manual English Edition - Page 10
AM2 supports: AMD Sempron™ AMD Athlon™ 64 AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 AMD Athlon™ 64 FX AMD Opteron™ 64 1000 series (dual core) AMD Phenom™ Single Core/ Dual Core/Quad Core processor HT Bus Link Speed: 2000 MT/s AMD64 Technology AMD Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology NVIDIA® nForce® 570 SLI MCP (MCP55P) ATX, 12 - Asus M2NL | M2N-L Series User's manual English Edition - Page 11
M2N-L specifications summary Networking LAN Graphic VGA Onboard I/O Connectors Floppy power connector 1 (for 2 USB 2.0/1.1 ports) 4 x 3-pin (CPU_FAN1, FRNT_FAN1/2, REAR_FAN1) 1 1 1 2 (Both support USB 2.0/1.1) 1 2 1 mouse port + 1 keyboard port ASWM 2.0 � � � � Operating temperature: 10 oC ~ 35 - Asus M2NL | M2N-L Series User's manual English Edition - Page 12
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction - Asus M2NL | M2N-L Series User's manual English Edition - Page 14
Chapter summary 1 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Serial number label 1-1 1.4 Special features 1-2 ASUS M2N-L - Asus M2NL | M2N-L Series User's manual English Edition - Page 15
support CD User guide MB Packing Quantity M2N-L motherboard MB Retail Pack 6 3 1 1 1 1 1 piece per box MB Bulk Pack - 10 10 10 10 pieces per carton If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. 1.3 Serial number label Before requesting support from the ASUS Technical - Asus M2NL | M2N-L Series User's manual English Edition - Page 16
highlights Latest processor technology The motherboard comes with a 940-pin AM2 socket that supports AMD Athlon™ 64 x2, AMD Athlon™ 64, AMD Athlon™ 64 FX, AMD Sempron™, AMD Opteron™ 64 1000 series (dual core), and AMD Phenom™ processors. With an integrated lowlatency high-bandwidth memory controller - Asus M2NL | M2N-L Series User's manual English Edition - Page 17
Gigabit LAN solution The motherboard comes with dual Gigabit LAN motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology, which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for a cool and quiet operating environment. 1.4.2 ASUS Special features ASUS CrashFree BIOS - Asus M2NL | M2N-L Series User's manual English Edition - Page 18
1- Chapter 1: Product introduction - Asus M2NL | M2N-L Series User's manual English Edition - Page 19
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 M2NL | M2N-L Series User's manual English Edition - Page 20
Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.4 System memory 2-11 2.5 Expansion slots 2-13 2.6 Jumpers 2-16 2.7 Connectors 2-18 ASUS M2N-L - Asus M2NL | M2N-L Series User's manual English Edition - Page 21
motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. Onboard LED The motherboard comes motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. ® M2N-L M2N-L Onboard - Asus M2NL | M2N-L Series User's manual English Edition - Page 22
rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 2.2.2 Screw holes Place nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Refer to the illustration on the next page. Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the - Asus M2NL | M2N-L Series User's manual English Edition - Page 23
Place this side towards the rear of the chassis ® M2N-L PRI_IDE1 ASUS M2N-L 2- - Asus M2NL | M2N-L Series User's manual English Edition - Page 24
-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module) REAR_FAN1 Socket AM2 VGA1 CPU_FAN1 LAN1 LAN2 Marvell 8056 Marvell 8056 PCIE2 PCIE3 PCIE1 XGI PCIE4 Z9s PCI5 COM2 PCI6 PRI_IDE1 NVIDIA NF570 SLI 8Mb BIOS M2N-L CR2032 3V ® Lithium Cell CMOS Power CLRTC1 SATA1 SATA3 SATA5 FRNT_FAN1 - Asus M2NL | M2N-L Series User's manual English Edition - Page 25
Layout contents Slots 1. CPU sockets 2. DDR2 DIMM sockets 3. PCI Express x16 slot 4. PCI Express x1 slot 5. PCI slot Jumper 1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) 2. BIOS Recovery Rear panel connectors 1. PS/2 mouse port (green) 2. LAN 1 (RJ-45) port 3. LAN 2-19 2-19 2-20 2-21 2-21 2-22 2-23 2-24 ASUS M2N-L 2- - Asus M2NL | M2N-L Series User's manual English Edition - Page 26
Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a 940-pin AM2 socket designed for AMD Athlon™ 64 X2, AMD Athlon™ 64, AMD Athlon™ 64 FX, AMD Sempron™, AMD Opteron™ 64 1000 series (dual core), and AMD Phenom™ processors. The AM2 socket has a different pin layout from the 940-pin socket designed for the AMD - Asus M2NL | M2N-L Series User's manual English Edition - Page 27
it fits in place. Gold triangle Small triangle 5. When the CPU is in place, push down the socket lever to secure the CPU. The lever clicks on the side tab to indicate that it is locked. 6. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that came with the heatsink package. ASUS M2N-L 2- - Asus M2NL | M2N-L Series User's manual English Edition - Page 28
Opteron™ 64 1000 series (dual core), and AMD Phenom™ processors require a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. • If you purchased a separate instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. If the instructions - Asus M2NL | M2N-L Series User's manual English Edition - Page 29
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-L 2- - Asus M2NL | M2N-L Series User's manual English Edition - Page 30
5. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN1. CPU_FAN1 TACHO +12V GND ® M2N-L M2N-L CPU Fan Connector • Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this - Asus M2NL | M2N-L Series User's manual English Edition - Page 31
socket. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: ® M2N-L Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 2.4.2 Memory chipset resource allocation, the system may detect less than 8 GB of system memory when you installed four 2 GB DDR2 memory - Asus M2NL | M2N-L Series User's manual English Edition - Page 32
DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. To install a DIMM: 1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Align a DIMM on the socket 1 such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the - Asus M2NL | M2N-L Series User's manual English Edition - Page 33
cards that they support. Make sure to unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in a BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 4 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 - Asus M2NL | M2N-L Series User's manual English Edition - Page 34
Data Processor 14 9 Primary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. 2.5.4 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express - Asus M2NL | M2N-L Series User's manual English Edition - Page 35
. The following figure shows a network card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. 2.5.6 PCI slot The PCI slot supports cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. The figure shows a LAN card installed on a PCI slot. ASUS M2N-L 2-15 - Asus M2NL | M2N-L Series User's manual English Edition - Page 36
the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC1 jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! ® M2N-L M2N-L Clear RTC RAM CLRTC1 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC • Make - Asus M2NL | M2N-L Series User's manual English Edition - Page 37
updated BIOS file named "M2N-L.rom". 4. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 5. The system searches for the BIOS file in the floppy then reflashes the BIOS BIOS setup to re-enter data. RECOVERY1 ® M2N-L M2N-L BIOS Recovery Setting 12 Normal (Default) 23 BIOS recovery ASUS M2N-L - Asus M2NL | M2N-L Series User's manual English Edition - Page 38
panel connectors 7 6 5 4 3 2 1. PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2/3. LAN 2/1 (RJ-45) port. Both ports are supported by the Marvell 8056 LAN controller and allow Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Refer to the table below for the - Asus M2NL | M2N-L Series User's manual English Edition - Page 39
. There are three connectors on each Ultra DMA 133/100/66/33 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of the following modes to configure your device. PRI_IDE PIN 1 ® M2N-L M2N-L IDE Connector NOTE: Orient the red markings - Asus M2NL | M2N-L Series User's manual English Edition - Page 40
100/66/33 IDE devices. If any device jumper is set as "Cable-Select," make sure all other device jumpers have the same setting. 3. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4, SATA5, SATA6) Supported by the NVIDIA® nForce® 570 SLI MCP (MCP55P) chipset in the BIOS. See section M2N-L M2N - Asus M2NL | M2N-L Series User's manual English Edition - Page 41
. Lack of sufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors! • All fan features the ASUS Smart Fan technology. ® M2N-L M2N-L Fan Connectors GND +12V TACHO CPU_FAN1 TACHO +12V GND REAR_FAN1 FRNT_FAN2 - Asus M2NL | M2N-L Series User's manual English Edition - Page 42
(COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. ® M2N-L COM2 PIN1 M2N-L COM Port Connector The COM2 serial port module cable is optional. 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information - Asus M2NL | M2N-L Series User's manual English Edition - Page 43
Standby +12 Volts +12 Volts +3 Volts GND +12V DC +3 Volts -12 Volts Ground PSON# Ground Ground Ground -5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts Ground GND +12V DC ® M2N-L M2N-L ATX Power Connector ASUS M2N-L 2-23 - Asus M2NL | M2N-L Series User's manual English Edition - Page 44
supports several chassis-mounted functions. 1 2 3 POWERLED+ GND POWERLEDMLED+ MLEDNC +5V GND GND SPKROUT HDLED+ HDLEDNMIBTN# GND POWERBTN# GND NC RESETBTN# GND ® M2N-L PANEL1 M2N system in SLEEP or SOFT-OFF mode depending on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four - Asus M2NL | M2N-L Series User's manual English Edition - Page 45
This chapter describes the power up Powerin3g up sequence and ways of shutting down the system. - Asus M2NL | M2N-L Series User's manual English Edition - Page 46
Chapter summary 3 3.1 Starting up for the first time 3-1 3.2 Powering off the computer 3-2 ASUS M2N-L - Asus M2NL | M2N-L Series User's manual English Edition - Page 47
system then runs the power-on self tests or POST. While the tests are running, the BIOS beeps or additional messages appear on the screen. If you do not see anything within 30 seconds power on, hold down the key to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in Chapter 4. ASUS M2N-L 3- - Asus M2NL | M2N-L Series User's manual English Edition - Page 48
the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows® 2000: 1. Click the Start button then click Shut Down... 2. Make sure to sleep mode or to soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds lets the system enter the soft - Asus M2NL | M2N-L Series User's manual English Edition - Page 49
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 M2NL | M2N-L Series User's manual English Edition - Page 50
Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-7 4.3 Main menu 4-10 4.4 Advanced menu 4-15 4.5 Power menu 4-26 4.6 Boot menu 4-29 4.7 Exit menu 4-33 ASUS M2N-L - Asus M2NL | M2N-L Series User's manual English Edition - Page 51
Insert the Windows® 2000 CD to the optical drive. c. Click Start, then select Run. d. In the Open field, type D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: assuming that D is your optical drive letter. e. Press , then follow screen instructions to continue. 2. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file - Asus M2NL | M2N-L Series User's manual English Edition - Page 52
. 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 earlier. 2. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt type: afudos /o[filename] where the [filename] is any user-assigned - Asus M2NL | M2N-L Series User's manual English Edition - Page 53
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 M2NL | M2N-L Series User's manual English Edition - Page 54
5. The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive. A:\>afudos /iM2N-L.ROM /pbnc AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.29(07.03.02BA)) Copyright (C) 2003 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. WARNING!! - Asus M2NL | M2N-L Series User's manual English Edition - Page 55
found! Reading file "M2N-L.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-L 4- - Asus M2NL | M2N-L Series User's manual English Edition - Page 56
Exit Menu. See section "4.7 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. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup - Asus M2NL | M2N-L Series User's manual English Edition - Page 57
arrow key on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. • The 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 M2N-L 4- - Asus M2NL | M2N-L Series User's manual English Edition - Page 58
an item is user‑configurable, you can change the value of the field You cannot select an item that is not user-configurable. A configurable field is enclosed in brackets Pop-up window." 4.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up window with the configuration - Asus M2NL | M2N-L Series User's manual English Edition - Page 59
screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information. Refer to section "4.2.1 BIOS menu screen" for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. [Disabled] [360K, 5.25 in.] [1.2M, 5.25 in.] [720K, 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [2.88M, 3.5 in.] ASUS M2N-L 4- - Asus M2NL | M2N-L Series User's manual English Edition - Page 60
of device connected to the system. The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed Ultra DMA, and SMART monitoring). These values are not user-configurable. These items show N/A if no IDE device Auto] enables the LBA mode if the device supports this mode, and if the device was not - Asus M2NL | M2N-L Series User's manual English Edition - Page 61
disables primary IDE controllers. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Serial-ATA Devices [Device 0/1/2] Enables or disables the SATA0/1/2 IDE Interfaces. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Device 0] [Device 0/1] [Device 0/1/2] ASUS M2N-L 4-11 - Asus M2NL | M2N-L Series User's manual English Edition - Page 62
] Hard Disk Write Protect [Disabled] Enables or disables the device write protection. This will be effective only if device is accessed through BIOS. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) [35] Selects the time out value for detecting ATA/ATAPI devices. Configuration - Asus M2NL | M2N-L Series User's manual English Edition - Page 63
: 12/18/07 Processor Type Speed Count : AMD Sempron(tm) Processor 3200+ : 1800 MHz : 1 System Memory Size : 512MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory ASUS M2N-L 4-13 - Asus M2NL | M2N-L Series User's manual English Edition - Page 64
malfunction. CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. CPU Configuration Module Version uCode Patch Level : 0x1000035 GART Error Reporting Microcode Updation Secure Virtual Machine Mode Cool 'N' Quiet ACPI SRAT - Asus M2NL | M2N-L Series User's manual English Edition - Page 65
Memory Configuration ECC Configuration DRAM Timing Configuration Alternate VID [Auto] Memory CLK :333 MHz CAS Latency(TCL) :5.0 RAS/CAS Delay(Trcd) :5 CLK Row Precharge Time(Trp) :5 CLK Min Active RAS(Tras) :15 CLK RAS/RAS Delay(Trrd) :3 CLK Row Cycle (Trc) :21 CLK ASUS M2N - Asus M2NL | M2N-L Series User's manual English Edition - Page 66
/ALTVID Memory Hole Remapping DCT Unganged Mode support Power support [Always] Enables or disables DCT Unganged Mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Always] Power Down Enable [Enabled] Enables or disables DDR power down mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS - Asus M2NL | M2N-L Series User's manual English Edition - Page 67
memory User] ESC Exit The flowing items are changeable when the ECC Mode is set to [User ]. DRAM ECC Enable [Disabled] Enables or disables the DRAM ECC that allows the hardware to report and correct memory item allows the data cache BG Scrub RAM to be corrected when idle. Configuration options - Asus M2NL | M2N-L Series User's manual English Edition - Page 68
Mode is set to [Limit] or [Manual] Memclock Value [266 MHz] Allows you to set the memory clock value. Configuration options: [266 MHz] [333 MHz] [400 MHz] [533 MHz] DRAM Timing Mode [Auto] Allows you to set the DIMM RAM Timing mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [DCT0] 4-18 Chapter 4: BIOS setup - Asus M2NL | M2N-L Series User's manual English Edition - Page 69
[0.800V] [Auto] SouthBridge / MCP55 Configuration The SouthBridge Configuration menu allows you to change the SouthBridge settings. South Bridge/MCP55 Chipset Configuration Primary Graphics Adapter [PCI Express -> PCI] Options PCI Express -> PCI PCI -> PCI Express Primary Graphics Adapter [PCI - Asus M2NL | M2N-L Series User's manual English Edition - Page 70
[Normal] Configure Onboard Device Onboard XGI Z9S VGA [Enabled] Onboard MARVELL8056 Lan A [Enabled] Onboard Lan BootROM [Disabled] Onboard MARVELL8056 Lan B [Enabled] Onboard Lan BootROM [Disabled] Allows BIOS to Select Serial Port1 Base Addresses. Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Allows - Asus M2NL | M2N-L Series User's manual English Edition - Page 71
MARVELL 8056 Lan B [Enabled] Enable or disable the Onboard MARVELL 8056 Lan B. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Onboard LAN B BootROM [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the option ROM in the onboard LAN B controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M2N-L 4-21 - Asus M2NL | M2N-L Series User's manual English Edition - Page 72
resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for legacy ISA devices. Take caution when changing the settings and Play operating system. Plug And Play O/S [No] When set to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in the system. When set to [Yes] and if you - Asus M2NL | M2N-L Series User's manual English Edition - Page 73
Version - 2.24.0-12.4 USB Devices Enabled: None None USB 1.1 Controller [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] Legacy USB Support [Auto] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Enabled] Options Enabled Disabled The Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the auto - Asus M2NL | M2N-L Series User's manual English Edition - Page 74
legacy mode is enabled. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] USB 2.0 Controller options: [FullSpeed ] [HiSpeed ] BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Enabled] Enables or disables the BIOS EHCI hand-off feature. Configuration options: - Asus M2NL | M2N-L Series User's manual English Edition - Page 75
[Auto] ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] ACPI APIC support [Enabled] APM Configuration Hardware [S3 Only] [Auto] 4.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] Allows you to add more tables ] [Enabled] 4.5.3 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable APIC support after you have installed the operating system ( - Asus M2NL | M2N-L Series User's manual English Edition - Page 76
to Enabled, the items RTC Alarm Date/ RTC Alarm Hour/ RTC Alarm Minute/ RTC Alarm Second will become user-configurable with set values. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Restore on AC Power Loss [Last State] When options: [Power Off] [Power On] [Last State] 4-26 Chapter 4: BIOS setup - Asus M2NL | M2N-L Series User's manual English Edition - Page 77
ºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and motherboard temperature. Select [Ignored] if you do not wish to display in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. Select [Ignored] if you do not wish to display - Asus M2NL | M2N-L Series User's manual English Edition - Page 78
Smart FAN Function [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Smart FAN feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation. Configuration options: [Disabled] Full Speed Temp [xxoC] Shows the FAN temperature at full speed in auto mode. 4-28 Chapter 4: BIOS setup - Asus M2NL | M2N-L Series User's manual English Edition - Page 79
Yukon Boot Agent] [Network:B06 D00 Yukon Boot Agent] [Disabled] [Network:B05/B06 D00 Yukon Boot Agent] option appears only when the item Onboard Marvell8056 Lan B/A - Onboard Lan BootROM is set to [Enabled]. Refer to section 4.4.3 Onboard Devices Configuration for settings - Asus M2NL | M2N-L Series User's manual English Edition - Page 80
Logo AddOn ROM Display Mode Bootup Num-Lock PS/2 Mouse Support Wait For 'F1' If Error Hit 'DEL' Message Display Interrupt 19 Capture [Enabled] [Enabled] [Force BIOS] [On] [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] Allows BIOS to skip certain tests while booting. This will decrease the - Asus M2NL | M2N-L Series User's manual English Edition - Page 81
the supervisor password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password. To clear the supervisor password, select the Change Supervisor BIOS password, you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section "2.6 Jumpers" for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. ASUS M2N - Asus M2NL | M2N-L Series User's manual English Edition - Page 82
to allow you to change other security settings. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Security Settings Supervisor Password : Installed User Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password User Access Level [Full Access] Change User Password Password Check [Setup] to change password - Asus M2NL | M2N-L Series User's manual English Edition - Page 83
confirmation window appears. Select Ok to save the changes and exit. If you attempt to exit the Setup program without saving your changes, the program prompts you with a message asking if you want to save your changes before exiting. Press to save the changes while exiting. ASUS M2N-L 4-33 - Asus M2NL | M2N-L Series User's manual English Edition - Page 84
to fields other than System Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation before exiting. Discard Changes Allows you to discard you select this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Select Ok to load default values. Select Exit & Save Changes or make - Asus M2NL | M2N-L Series User's manual English Edition - Page 85
This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. 5 Software support - Asus M2NL | M2N-L Series User's manual English Edition - Page 86
Chapter summary 5 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support CD information 5-1 5.3 Software information 5-7 5.4 RAID configurations 5-8 5.5 NVIDIA® RAID configurations 5-10 5.6 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-17 ASUS M2N-L - Asus M2NL | M2N-L Series User's manual English Edition - Page 87
sure that you install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® 32/64-bit 2003 before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 5.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities - Asus M2NL | M2N-L Series User's manual English Edition - Page 88
nVIDIA nForce (MCP55) Chipset Installs the nVIDIA® nForce® (MCP55) Chipset driver. Marvell LAN CPA Config tool Installs the Marvell LAN CPA Config tool driver. XGI VOLARI Z9s Installs the XGI VOLARI Z9s driver. AMD Processor driver Installs the AMD processor driver. 5- Chapter 5: Software support - Asus M2NL | M2N-L Series User's manual English Edition - Page 89
Software menu The Management Software menu displays all the available server management software applications. ASUS Network Utility Installs the ASUS Network Utility. Refer to the application help file for details. ASWM Installs the ASUS System Web-based Management (ASWM) software. ASUS M2N-L 5- - Asus M2NL | M2N-L Series User's manual English Edition - Page 90
computer screen by installing the ASUS screen saver. 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). 5- Chapter 5: Software support - Asus M2NL | M2N-L Series User's manual English Edition - Page 91
user guide. 5.2.6 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 - Asus M2NL | M2N-L Series User's manual English Edition - Page 92
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. 5- Chapter 5: Software support - Asus M2NL | M2N-L Series User's manual English Edition - Page 93
select the item ACPI 2.0 Support and set it to [Enabled]. See section "4.5 Power Menu." 4. Save your changes and exit BIOS Setup. 5. Reboot your computer and set your Power Option Properties depending on your operating system. Windows® 2000/2003 1. From the Windows® 2000/2003 operating system, click - Asus M2NL | M2N-L Series User's manual English Edition - Page 94
® 570 SLI MCP (MCP55P) RAID utility that allow you to configure Serial ATA hard disk drives as RAID sets. The motherboard supports the following (Spanning) stands for just a Bunch of Disks and refers to hard disk drivers that are not yet configured as a RAID set. This configuration stores the same - Asus M2NL | M2N-L Series User's manual English Edition - Page 95
Installing hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. For optimal performance, install identical to the power connector on each drive. Refer to the RAID controllers user manual in the motherboard support CD for detailed information on RAID configurations. ASUS M2N-L 5- - Asus M2NL | M2N-L Series User's manual English Edition - Page 96
5.5 NVIDIA® RAID configurations The motherboard includes a high performance SATA RAID controller integrated in the NVIDIA® nForce® 570 SLI MCP (MCP55P). It supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5, and JBOD for six independent Serial ATA disks. The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are - Asus M2NL | M2N-L Series User's manual English Edition - Page 97
The RAID mode is set to Mirrored by default. • Not all RAID modes are supported on all platforms. (If the server only has two HDDs, it only supports RAID 0 and RAID 1 mode.) 2. Press to select the Stripe Block Repeat the process until all desired hard disk drives are added. ASUS M2N-L 5-11 - Asus M2NL | M2N-L Series User's manual English Edition - Page 98
data on the drives if you clear the MBR! 6. Press to clear MBR. The Array List windows appears. MediaShield BIOS Apr 20 2007 - Array List - Boot NO Status Healthy Vendor NVIDIA Array STRIPE Size XXX.XXG [Ctrl +X> to save your settings and exit the utility. 5-12 Chapter 5: Software support - Asus M2NL | M2N-L Series User's manual English Edition - Page 99
RAID set you want to rebuild, then press . The RAID set details appear. MediaShield BIOS Apr 20 2007 - Array List - Boot YES NO Status Healthy Healthy Vendor NVIDIA NVIDIA Array 0 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXX.XXGB XXX.XXGB [R] Rebuild [D] Delete [C] Clear MBR [ENTER] Return ASUS M2N-L 5-13 - Asus M2NL | M2N-L Series User's manual English Edition - Page 100
array List screen displays the RAID set after rebuilding. All data on new (or added) disks will be overwritten. Continue? [Y] YES [N] NO 5-14 Chapter 5: Software support - Asus M2NL | M2N-L Series User's manual English Edition - Page 101
then press . The RAID set details appear. RAID Mode: Mirrored Stripe Width: 1 MediaShield BIOS Apr 20 2007 - Array Detail - Stripe Block: 64K Port 0.0 1.0 Index 0 1 Disk when you press . Create a new RAID set following the instructions in the previous sections. ASUS M2N-L 5-15 - Asus M2NL | M2N-L Series User's manual English Edition - Page 102
down arrow keys to select a RAID set, then press . The RAID set details appear. MediaShield BIOS Apr 20 2007 - Array List - Boot Status No Healthy NO Healthy Vendor NVIDIA NVIDIA Array STRIPE MIRROR , or press to cancel. Clear MBR? [Y] Yes [N] NO 5-16 Chapter 5: Software support - Asus M2NL | M2N-L Series User's manual English Edition - Page 103
the floppy disk with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive. 3. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation. Due to chipset limitation, the Serial ATA ports supported by the NVIDIA chipset doesn't support Serial Optical Disk Drives (Serial ODD) under DOS. ASUS M2N-L 5-17 - Asus M2NL | M2N-L Series User's manual English Edition - Page 104
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This appendix includes additional information that you may refer to when configuring the motherboard. A Reference information - Asus M2NL | M2N-L Series User's manual English Edition - Page 106
Appendix summary A M2N-L block diagram A-1 ASUS M2N-L - Asus M2NL | M2N-L Series User's manual English Edition - Page 107
M2N-L block diagram x16 slot PCIE1 x1 slot PCIE2 x1 slot PCIE3 x16 slot PCIE4 Marvell 8056 Marvell 8056 AM2 CPU DDR2-800 DDR2-800 HT Bus x16 x1 x1 x8 x1 6 x SATA2 PCI 33 NVIDIA NF570 SLI PCI5 PCI6 XGI Z9s x1 ASUS M2N-L A- - Asus M2NL | M2N-L Series User's manual English Edition - Page 108
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