Asus M2N DH User manual

Motherboard
M2N/
M2N DH

ii
E2753
First Edition
August 2006
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Contents
Notices......................................................................................................... vi
Safety information ..................................................................................... vii
About this guide ....................................................................................... viii
M2N/M2N DH specications summary ...................................................... x
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 Special features ................................................... 1-4
1.3.3 ASUS Digital Home features for M2N DH model............ 1-5
Chapter 2: Hardware information
2.1 Before you proceed ..................................................................... 2-1
2.2 Motherboard overview................................................................. 2-2
2.2.1 Placement direction ........................................................ 2-2
2.2.2 Screw holes .................................................................... 2-2
2.2.3 Motherboard layout ......................................................... 2-3
2.2.4 Layout contents............................................................... 2-4
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 congurations...................................................2-11
2.4.3 Installing a DIMM .......................................................... 2-15
2.4.4 Removing a DIMM ........................................................ 2-15
2.5 Expansion slots.......................................................................... 2-16
2.5.1 Installing an expansion card ......................................... 2-16
2.5.2 Conguring an expansion card ..................................... 2-16
2.5.3 Interrupt assignments ................................................... 2-17
2.5.4 PCI slots........................................................................ 2-18
2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slot....................................................... 2-18
2.5.6 PCI Express x16 slots................................................... 2-18

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Contents
2.6 Jumper ........................................................................................ 2-19
2.7 Connectors ................................................................................. 2-22
2.7.1 Rear panel connectors.................................................. 2-22
2.7.2 Internal connectors ....................................................... 2-23
Chapter 3: Powering up
3.1 Starting up for the rst time........................................................ 3-1
3.2 Powering off the computer.......................................................... 3-2
3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function.................................... 3-2
3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch.............................. 3-2
Chapter 4: BIOS setup
4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ............................................ 4-1
4.1.1 Creating a bootable oppy disk....................................... 4-1
4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility................................................... 4-2
4.1.3 AFUDOS utility................................................................ 4-3
4.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ...................................... 4-5
4.1.5 ASUS Update utility ........................................................ 4-7
4.2 BIOS setup program .................................................................. 4-10
4.2.1 BIOS menu screen.........................................................4-11
4.2.2 Menu bar........................................................................4-11
4.2.3 Legend bar.....................................................................4-11
4.2.4 Menu items ................................................................... 4-12
4.2.5 Sub-menu items............................................................ 4-12
4.2.6 Conguration elds ....................................................... 4-12
4.2.7 Pop-up window ............................................................. 4-12
4.2.8 Scroll bar....................................................................... 4-12
4.2.9 General help ................................................................. 4-12
4.3 Main menu .................................................................................. 4-13
4.3.1 System Time ................................................................. 4-13
4.3.2 System Date ................................................................. 4-13
4.3.3 Legacy Diskette A ......................................................... 4-13
4.3.4 IDE Conguration.......................................................... 4-14
4.3.5 Primary IDE Master/Slave............................................. 4-15
4.3.6 SATA 1, 2, 3, 4 .............................................................. 4-17
4.3.7 System Information ....................................................... 4-18

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Contents
4.4 Advanced menu ......................................................................... 4-19
4.4.1 JumperFree Conguration ............................................ 4-19
4.4.2 CPU Conguration ........................................................ 4-21
4.4.3 Chipset.......................................................................... 4-22
4.4.4 Onboard Device Conguration...................................... 4-25
4.4.5 PCI PnP ........................................................................ 4-26
4.4.6 USB Conguration ........................................................ 4-27
4.5 Power menu................................................................................ 4-28
4.5.1 Suspend Mode.............................................................. 4-28
4.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume........................................ 4-28
4.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support .......................................................... 4-28
4.5.4 ACPI APIC Support....................................................... 4-28
4.5.5 APM Conguration........................................................ 4-29
4.5.6 Hardware Monitor ......................................................... 4-30
4.6 Boot menu .................................................................................. 4-31
4.6.1 Boot Device Priority ...................................................... 4-31
4.6.2 Boot Settings Conguration .......................................... 4-32
4.6.3 Security ......................................................................... 4-33
4.7 Tools menu ................................................................................. 4-35
4.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2.......................................................... 4-35
4.7.2 ASUS O.C. Prole......................................................... 4-36
4.8 Exit menu.................................................................................... 4-37
Chapter 5: Software support
5.1 Installing an operating system ................................................... 5-1
5.2 Support CD information .............................................................. 5-1
5.2.1 Running the support CD ................................................. 5-1
5.2.2 Drivers menu................................................................... 5-2
5.2.3 Utilities menu .................................................................. 5-3
5.2.4 Make Disk menu ............................................................. 5-4
5.2.5 Manuals menu ................................................................ 5-5
5.2.6 ASUS Contact information .............................................. 5-5
5.2.7 Other information ............................................................ 5-6
5.3 RAID congurations .................................................................... 5-8
5.3.1 Installing hard disks ........................................................ 5-9
5.3.2 NVIDIA® MediaShield RAID congurations .................... 5-9
5.4 Creating a RAID driver disk....................................................... 5-16

vi
Notices
Federal Communications Commission Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful interference, and
• This device must accept any interference received including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer’s
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television 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 the following
measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Canadian Department of Communications Statement
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions
from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the
Canadian Department of Communications.
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is
required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modications
to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

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Safety information
Electrical safety
• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the
electrical outlet before relocating the system.
• When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the
power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are
connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system
before you add a device.
• Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure
that all power cables are unplugged.
• Seek professional assistance before using an adpater or extension cord.
These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit.
• Make sure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area.
If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using,
contact your local power company.
• If the power supply is broken, do not try to x it by yourself. Contact a
qualied service technician or your retailer.
Operation safety
• Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all
the manuals that came with the package.
• Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the
power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer
immediately.
• To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from
connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.
• Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in
any area where it may become wet.
• Place the product on a stable surface.
• If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualied
service technician or your retailer.
This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical
and electronic equipment) should not be placed in municipal waste. Check local
regulations for disposal of electronic products.

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About this guide
This user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring
the motherboard.
How this guide is organized
This guide contains the following parts:
• Chapter 1: Product introduction
This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new
technology it supports.
• Chapter 2: Hardware information
This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform
when installing system components. It includes description of the switches,
jumpers, and connectors on the motherboard.
• Chapter 3: Powering up
This chapter describes the power up sequence and ways of shutting down
the system.
• Chapter 4: BIOS setup
This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup
menus. Detailed descriptions of 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 nd more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and
software updates.
1. ASUS websites
The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and
software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.
2. Optional documentation
Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty
yers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not
part of the standard package.

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Conventions used in this guide
To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following
symbols used throughout this manual.
Typography
Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select.
Italics Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.
<Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign
means that you must press the enclosed key.
Example: <Enter> means that you must press the
Enter or Return key.
<Key1>+<Key2>+<Key3> If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the
key names are connected with a plus sign (+).
Example: <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<D>
Command Means that you must type the command exactly as
shown.
Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line:
format a:
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.
NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a
task.
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a
task.

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M2N/M2N DH specications summary
(continued on the next page)
CPU Socket AM2 for AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 /AMD Athlon™ 64
/AMD Athlon™ 64 FX /AMD Sempron™ processors
Supports AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet™ Technology
AMD64 architecture enables simultaneous 32-bit and
64-bit computing
AMD Live!™ ready
Chipset NVIDIA®nForce®430 MCP
System bus 2000 / 1600 MT/s
Memory Dual-channel memory architecture
- 4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support unbuffered
ECC/non-ECC DDR2 800/667/533 MHz memory
modules
- Supports up to 8 GB system memory
Expansion slots 1 x PCI Express™ x16 slot
2 x PCI Express™ x1 slots
3 x PCI 2.2 slots
Storage NVIDIA®nForce®430 MCP supports:
- 1 x IDE connector for up to two Ultra DMA
133/100/66/33 devices
- 4 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors support four
Serial ATA devices
- RAID 0, RAID1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5, and JBOD
congurations spanning across Serial ATA drives
via the onboard NVIDIA®MediaShield™ RAID
controller
LAN NVIDIA®nForce®430 MCP built-in Gigabit MAC with
external Attansic PHY
High Denition Audio ADI 6-channel High Denition Audio CODEC
Supports Jack-Sensing, Enumeration Technology
S/PDIF Out interface
USB Supports up to 10 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (for M2N model)
Supports up to 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (for M2N DH model)
Special features ASUS Q-Fan 2 (for 4-pin CPU cooler only)
Q-Connector
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
ASUS EZ Flash 2
Advanced Thermal Design
- ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-sink Thermal solution
ASUS MyLogo

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M2N/M2N DH specications summary
ASUS Exclusive
Overclocking features
ASUS O.C. Prole: overclocking conguration-sharing tool
Precision Tweaker:
- Stepless Frequency Selection(SFS) allows FSB
tuning from 200 MHz up to 300 MHz at 1 MHz
increment
Overclocking protection:
- ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)
Rear panel 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple)
1 x PS/2 mouse port (green)
1 x Parallel port
1 x Coaxial S/PDIF Out port
1 x LAN (RJ-45) port
4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
6-channel audio ports
Internal connectors 3 x USB 2.0 connectors support six additional USB 2.0
ports ( 2 x USB 2.0 connectors on M2N DH model)
1 x Floppy disk drive connector
1 x IDE connector for two devices
4 x Serial ATA connectors
1 x CPU / 1 x Chassis / 1 x Power fan connector
1 x COM port connector
1 x S/PDIF Out connector
Chassis intrusion connector
Front panel audio connector
CD audio in connector
24-pin ATX power connector
4-pin ATX 12 V power connector
System panel connector
BIOS features 4 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM2.0,
SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI2.0a
Manageability WOL by PME, WOR by PME, Chassis intrusion, PXE
Power requirements ATX power supply with 24-pin and 4-pin 12V plugs
ATX 12V 2.0 compliant
Support CD contents Device drivers
ASUS PC Probe II
ASUS Update
NVIDIA®MediaShield™ RAID
Anti-virus software (OEM version)
Form factor ATX form factor: 12 in x 8.1 in (30.5 cm x 20.6 cm)
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Extra specications on M2N DH
*Specications are subject to change without notice.
ASUS Digital
Home Features
ASUS WiFi-AP Solo
- 54 Mbps IEEE 802.11g and backwards compatible
with 11 Mbps IEEE 802.11b
- Access point mode
- Station mode: Infrastructure mode or Ad-Hoc mode
ASUS DH Remote™
- Power
- Quick Power
- Noise off
- EZ WiFi
- AP Launch
- Full Screen
- Media Control Zone
ASUS MP3-In™
Wireless LAN Up to 54 Mbps IEEE 802.11b/g (ASUS WiFi-AP Solo™)
Rear Panel 1 x WiFi-AP Solo antenna jack
Internal connectors 1 x MP3-In connector
Support CD contents ASUS WiFi-AP Solo Wizard
ASUS DH Remote™ Application
Form factor ATX form factor: 12 in x 8.1 in (30.5 cm x 20.6 cm)

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

ASUS M2N / M2N DH
Chapter summary 1
1.1 Welcome! ...................................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Package contents......................................................................... 1-1
1.3 Special features............................................................................ 1-2

ASUS M2N / M2N DH 1-1
1.1 Welcome!
Thank you for buying an ASUS®M2N / M2N DH motherboard!
The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it
another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards!
Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the
items in your package with the list below.
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
1.2 Package contents
Check your motherboard package for the following items.
Motherboard ASUS M2N / M2N DH
Cables 1 x Serial ATA cables
1 x Serial ATA power cable
1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable
1 x Floppy disk drive cable
Accessories I/O shield
ASUS Q-Connector Kit (Retail version only)
ASUS DH Remote (for M2N DH model only)
ASUS DH Remote Receiver (for M2N DH model only)
ASUS WiFi-AP Solo™ Antenna (for M2N DH model only)
ASUS MP3-In module (for M2N DH model only)
Application CD ASUS motherboard support CD
Documentation User guide
ASUS DH Remote manual (for M2N DH model only)
ASUS WiFi-AP Solo manual (for M2N DH model only)

1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.3 Special features
1.3.1 Product highlights
Latest processor technology
The motherboard comes with a 940-pin AM2 socket that supports AMD Athlon™
64 X2/AMD Athlon™ 64/AMD Athlon™ 64 FX/AMD Sempron™ processors. With
an integrated low-latency high-bandwidth memory controller and a highly scalable
HyperTransport™ technology-based system bus, the motherboard provides a
powerful platform for your diverse computing needs, increased ofce productivity,
and enhanced digital media experience. See page 2-6 for details.
DDR2 memory support
The motherboard supports DDR2 memory that features data transfer rates of
800/667/533 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the latest
3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. The dual-channel DDR2
architecture doubles the bandwidth of your system memory to boost system
performance, eliminating bottlenecks with peak bandwidths of up to 12.8 GB/s.
See pages 2-11 to 2-14 for details.
PCI Express™ interface
The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology
that speeds up the PCI bus. PCI Express features point-to-point serial
interconnections between devices and allows higher clockspeeds by carrying data
in packets. This high speed interface is software compatible with existing PCI
specications. See page 2-18 for details.
Serial ATA I/II technology
The motherboard fully supports the Serial ATA II 3.0 Gb/s technology through the
Serial ATA interfaces and the NVIDIA® nForce® 430 MCP chipset. The Serial ATA 3
Gb/s specication provides twice the bandwidth of the current Serial ATA products
with a host of new features, including Nativa Command Queueing (NCQ), and
Power Management (PM) Implementation Algorithm. Serial ATA allows for thinner,
more exible cables with lower pin count and reduced voltage required. See page
2-25 for details.
S/PDIF digital sound ready
The motherboard supports the S/PDIF technology through the S/PDIF interfaces
on the rear panel. The S/PDIF technology turns your computer into a high-end
entertainment system with digital connectivity to powerful audio and speaker
systems. See pages 2-23 and 2-29 for details.

ASUS M2N / M2N DH 1-3
USB 2.0 technology
The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specication,
dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB
1.1 to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0. USB 2.0 is backward compatible with USB 1.1.
See pages 2-23 and 2-26 for details.
Gigabit LAN solution
This motherboard comes with a Gigabit LAN controller to meet your growing
networking needs. The controller provides faster data bandwidth for your Internet,
LAN, and le sharing requirements. See page 2-22 for details.
AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet Technology
The motherboard supports the AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet Technology, which monitors
system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for a cool
and quiet operating environment. See page 4-21 for details.

1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.3.2 ASUS Special features
ASUS Q-Connector
ASUS Q-Connector allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front
panel cables to the motherboard. This unique module eliminates the trouble of
connecting the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable
connections. See page 2-31 for details.
ASUS O.C. Prole
The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Prole that allows users to conveniently
store or load multiple BIOS settings. The BIOS settings can be stored in the
CMOS or a separate le, giving users freedom to share and distribute their favorite
settings. See page 4-36 for details.
ASUS Q-Fan 2
ASUS Q-Fan2 technology intelligently adjusts both CPU fan and chassis fan
speeds according to system loading to ensure quiet, cool and efcient operation.
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to restore corrupted BIOS data from a
USB ash disk containing the BIOS le. See page 4-5 for details.
ASUS EZ Flash 2
EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Simply press the predened
hotkey to launch the utility and update the BIOS without entering the OS. Update
your BIOS easily without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based ash
utility. See page 4-2 for details.
ASUS MyLogo™
This new feature present in the motherboard allows you to personalize and add
style to your system with customizable boot logos. See details on page 4-32.
C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)
The C.P.R. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the
BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to overclocking. When the
system hangs due to overclocking, C.P.R. eliminates the need to open the system
chassis and clear the RTC data. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the
BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for each parameter.

ASUS M2N / M2N DH 1-5
1.3.3 ASUS Digital Home features
for M2N DH model
ASUS WiFi-AP Solo™ (For M2N DH model only)
WiFi AP Solo™ allows a new level of versitility for your PC, enabling it to create a
complete wireless home network in either AP or wirelesss client mode. Users will
be able to play LAN games, connecting to the Internet, access and share printers,
and use Skype from anywhere within range. WiFi-AP Solo™ can provide these
functions even when the PC is in sleep mode, so users can use Skype as a true
replacement for tradition long distance telephone service. WiFi-AP Solo™ is an
on-board feature, which means that users will save the extra WiFi-AP cost. (Refer
to the ASUS Wi-Fi AP Solo™ user guide for details.)
ASUS DH Remote™ (For M2N DH model only)
DH Remote™ is a convenient PC remote controller that gives users
unprecedented control over their PCs from the comfort of their couches. With the
touch of a button, users can instantly operate the following functions: (Refer to the
ASUS DH Remote™ user guide for details.)
Power: Turns the computer on/off.
Quick Power: Puts the computer quickly into sleep mode.
Noise Off: Reduces the noise coming from the computer.
EZ WiFi: Puts the computer quickly into sleep mode but allowing WiFi-AP
Solo™ to still operate.
Full Screen: Puts the media application into full screen.
AP Launch: Launches the media application.
Media Control Zone: Controls the media application.
ASUS MP3-In™ (For M2N DH model only)
A convenient interface between computers and MP3 players, the ASUS MP3-In™
features enables MP3 players to connect to PC speakers even when the PC power
is off, which means that users can enjoy the sound quality from PC speakers
without additional stereo equipment cost. (Refer to the ASUS MP3-In™ quick
installation guide for details.)

1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction