Asus VISTA EDITION M2N-PLUS SLI User manual

Motherboard
M2N-Plus SLI
Vista Edition

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E3166
Second Edition V2
April 2007
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Contents
Notices........................................................................................................ vii
Safety information .................................................................................... viii
About this guide ......................................................................................... ix
M2N-Plus SLI Vista Editionspecications summary............................... xi
Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.1 Welcome! ...................................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Package contents......................................................................... 1-1
1.3 Special features............................................................................ 1-2
1.3.1 Product highlights ........................................................... 1-2
1.3.2 ASUS AI Lifestyle features.............................................. 1-4
1.3.3 ASUS Special features ................................................... 1-5
1.3.4 ASUS features and the supporting OS ........................... 1-6
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 .......................................................... 2-13
2.4.4 Removing a DIMM ........................................................ 2-13
2.5 Expansion slots.......................................................................... 2-17
2.5.1 Installing an expansion card ......................................... 2-17
2.5.2 Conguring an expansion card ..................................... 2-17
2.5.3 Interrupt assignments ................................................... 2-18
2.5.4 PCI slots........................................................................ 2-18
2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slots..................................................... 2-18
2.5.6 PCI Express x16 slots................................................... 2-19

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2.6 Jumper ........................................................................................ 2-20
2.7 Connectors ................................................................................. 2-22
2.7.1 Rear panel connectors.................................................. 2-22
2.7.2 Internal connectors ....................................................... 2-24
Chapter 3: Powering up
3.1 Starting up for the rst time........................................................ 3-1
3.2 Turning 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 ASUS Update utility ........................................................ 4-1
4.1.2 Creating a bootable oppy 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 le............................................ 4-8
4.1.6 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ...................................... 4-9
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.................................................................... 4-12
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 ............................................................. 4-13
4.2.8 General help ................................................................. 4-13
4.3 Main menu .................................................................................. 4-14
4.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx] ................................................. 4-14
4.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]....................................... 4-14
4.3.3 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.]................................. 4-14
4.3.4 Primary/Secondary IDE Master/Slave .......................... 4-15
4.3.5 SATA1~4 ....................................................................... 4-17
4.3.6 HDD SMART Monitoring [Disabled] .............................. 4-18
4.3.7 Installed Memory [xxx MB]............................................ 4-18
4.3.8 Usable Memory [XXX MB] .............................................. -18

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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 PCIPnP ......................................................................... 4-24
4.4.4 Onboard Device Conguration...................................... 4-24
4.4.5 SLI Conguration .......................................................... 4-28
4.5 Power menu................................................................................ 4-29
4.5.1 ACPI Suspend Type [S1&S3]........................................ 4-29
4.5.2 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]....................................... 4-29
4.5.3 APM Conguration........................................................ 4-30
4.5.4 Hardware Monitor ......................................................... 4-32
4.6 Boot menu .................................................................................. 4-34
4.6.1 Boot Device Priority ...................................................... 4-34
4.6.2 Removable Drives......................................................... 4-35
4.6.3 Hard Disk Drives ........................................................... 4-35
4.6.4 CDROM Drives ............................................................. 4-35
4.6.5 Boot Settings Conguration ......................................... 4-36
4.6.6 Security ......................................................................... 4-37
4.7 Tools menu ................................................................................. 4-39
4.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2.......................................................... 4-39
4.8 Exit menu.................................................................................... 4-40
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 ............................................................. 5-5
5.2.5 Manual menu .................................................................. 5-6
5.2.6 ASUS Contact information .............................................. 5-6
5.2.7 Other information ............................................................ 5-7
5.3 Software information ................................................................... 5-9
5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2™........................................................... 5-9
5.3.2 Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ Technology..........................................5-11
5.3.3 C-Media CM6501 audio utility....................................... 5-13

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5.3.4 ASUS PC Probe II......................................................... 5-16
5.3.5 ASUS AI Gear ............................................................... 5-22
5.3.6 ASUS AI Nap ................................................................ 5-23
5.3.7 AI Remote ..................................................................... 5-24
5.4 Windows®Vista feature ............................................................. 5-32
5.4.1 ASAP (ASUS Accelerated Propeller) ....................5-32
5.5 RAID congurations .................................................................. 5-33
5.5.1 Installing hard disks ...................................................... 5-34
5.5.2 NVIDIA® RAID congurations........................................ 5-35
5.6 Creating a RAID driver disk....................................................... 5-42
Chapter 6: NVIDIA®SLI™ technology support
6.1 Overview ....................................................................................... 6-1
6.2 Dual graphics card setup ............................................................ 6-2
6.2.1 Installing SLI-ready graphics cards................................. 6-2
6.2.2 Installing the device drivers............................................. 6-5
6.2.3 Enabling the multi-GPU feature in Windows® ...............................6-5

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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.
• Chapter 6: NVIDIA®SLI™technology support
This chapter tells how to install SLI-ready PCI Express graphics cards.
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 linked with a plus sign (+).
Example: <Ctrl+Alt+D>
Command Means that you must type the command exactly
as shown, then supply the required item or value
enclosed in brackets.
Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line:
awdash M2NPLUSV.bin
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-Plus SLI Vista Edition
specications summary
(continued on the next page)
CPU Socket AM2 for AMD Athlon™64 FX / AMD Athlon™64 X2
/ AMD Athlon 64™ / 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®500 SLI™MCP
System bus 2000 / 1600 MT/s
Memory Dual-channel memory architecture
- 4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support unbufferred
ECC/non-ECC DDR2 800/667/533 MHz memory
modules
- Supports up to 8 GB system memory
Expansion slots 2 x PCI Express™x16 slots with NVIDIA® SLI™support
at x8, x8 speed
2 x PCI Express™x1 slots
2 x PCI 2.2 slots
Scalable Link Interface
(SLI™)
Supports two identical NVIDIA® SLI™-ready graphics
cards, both at x8 mode
ASUS two-slot thermal design
Storage NVIDIA®nForce®500 SLI™MCP supports:
- 2 x IDE connectors for four Ultra DMA133/100/66/33
devices
- 4 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors support four
Serial ATA devices
- RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5, and JBOD
congurations spanning across Serial ATA drives
LAN NVIDIA®nForce®500 SLI™MCP built-in Gigabit MAC
with external Attansic PHY
- Supports TCP/IP Acceleration
Audio C-Media Superior Quality Audio 7.1 channel CODEC
(Vista-ready)
- Supports S/PDIF Out interface
IEEE 1394a VIA 1394 controller supports 2 x 1394a ports
USB 2.0 Supports up to 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (four at mid-board,
four on the rear panel)

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ASUS AI Lifestyle
features
ASUS AI Lifestyle Vista Edition features:
- AI Remote
- ASAP (ASUS Accelerated Propeller)
- TPM Support (the module is purchased separately)
- AP Trigger
*ASUS AI Remote, AP Trigger, and TPM run with both
Windows®Vista and XP
ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution:
- ASUS AI Gear
- ASUS AI Nap
Overclocking features AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner)
Stepless Frequency Selection (SFS) allows FSB tuning
from 200 MHz up to 400 MHz at 1 MHz increment
ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)
Adjustable FSB/DDR2 ratio. Fixed PCI/PCIe frequencies
Special features ASUS EZ DIY:
- ASUS Q-Connector
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
- ASUS EZ Flash 2
ASUS Q-Fan 2
ASUS MyLogo2
Rear panel I/O ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple)
1 x PS/2 mouse port (green)
1 x LAN (RJ-45) port
1 x IEEE 1394a port
4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
1 x S/PDIF Out port
1 x Parallel port (printer port)
1 x COM port
8-channel audio ports
Internal connectors 2 x USB 2.0 connectors support four additional USB 2.0
ports
1 x Floppy disk drive connector
2 x IDE connector for four devices
4 x Serial ATA connectors
1 x CPU / 1 x Chassis / 1 x Power fan connectors
1 x IEEE 1394a connector
1 x S/PDIF Out connector
Front panel audio connector
CD audio in
24-pin ATX power connector
4-pin ATX 12 V power connector
System panel connector
(continued on the next page)
M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition
specications summary

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M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition
specications summary
BIOS features 4 Mb BIOS ROM, AWARD BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM2.0,
SM BIOS 2.3
Manageability WOL by PME, WOR by PME, Chassis intrusion, PXE
Accessories 1 x SLI bridge
1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable
2 x SATA cables
1 x SATA power cable for 2 devices
1 x I/O shield
1 x ASUS Q-Connector kit (USB, system panel; Retail
version only)
AI Remote (Retail version only)
User’s manual
Support CD Drivers
ASUS PC Probe II
ASUS Update
NVIDIA®MediaShield™RAID
Anti-virus software (OEM version)
Form factor ATX form factor: 12 in x 8.6 in (30.5 cm x 21.8 cm)
*Specications are subject to change without notice.

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

ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition
Chapter summary 1
1.1 Welcome! ...................................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Package contents......................................................................... 1-1
1.3 Special features............................................................................ 1-2

ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 1-1
1.1 Welcome!
Thank you for buying an ASUS®M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition motherboard!
The motherboard delivers a host of new features and the 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-Plus SLI Vista Edition
Cables 2 x Serial ATA cables
1 x Serial ATA power cables for two devices
1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable
1 x Floppy disk drive cable
Accessories I/O shield
ASUS SLI™Bridge
1 x ASUS Q-Connector Kit (USB, System panel;
Retail version only)
AI Remote (Retail version only)
Application CD ASUS motherboard support CD
Documentation User guide

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/Athlon™64/Athlon™64 FX/Sempron™processor. 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.
NVIDIA®Scalable Link Interface (SLI™)
The NVIDIA®Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) technology allows two graphics
processing units (GPUs) in a single system. This technology takes advantage of
the PCI Express™bus architecture and features intelligent hardware and software
solutions that allows multiple GPUs to work together and achieve exceptional
graphics performance.
NVIDIA nForce® 500 SLI™
NVIDIA nForce® 500 SLI™media and communication processors (MCPs) deliver
a complete range of solutions for AMD-based discrete platforms. Performance
enhancing features include NVIDIA®LinkBoost™technology to automatically
increase the bus speed and NVIDIA®SLI™ technology for scalable graphics
performance.
AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™Technology
The motherboard supports the AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™Technology that dynamically
and automatically changes the CPU speed, voltage and amount of power
depending on the task the CPU performs. See page 4-24.
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 page 2-11 and 2-12 for details.
Serial ATA 3Gb/s RAID
The motherboard supports the next-generation Serial ATA hard drives based on the
SATA 3Gb/s storage specication. The onboard NVIDIA nForce®500 SLI™MCP
allows RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5, and JBOD. See page 2-25.

ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 1-3
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 and 2-19 for details.
Gigabit LAN
The motherboard comes with a Gigabit LAN controller built into the NVIDIA®
nForce™500 SLI™chipset to meet your growing networking needs. The controller
uses the PCI Express segment to provide faster data bandwidth for your Internet,
LAN, and le sharing requirements. See page 2-22 for details.
IEEE 1394a support
The IEEE 1394a interface provides high-speed and exible PC connectivity to
a wide range of peripherals and devices compliant to the IEEE 1394a standard.
The IEEE 1394a interface allows up to 400 Mbps transfer rates through simple,
low-cost, high-bandwidth asynchronous (real-time) data interfacing between
computers, peripherals, and consumer electronic devices such as camcorders,
VCRs, printers, TVs, and digital cameras. See page 2-22 and 2-27 for details.
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 page 2-23 and 2-27 for details.
C-Media Superior Quality Audio
C-Media CM6501 onboard 8-channel superior audio CODEC transfers audio signal
over USB bus and is Microsoft Vista-ready. See page 5-13 to 5-15 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 page 2-23 and 2-30 for details.
This function can only work under C-Media ofcial driver.

1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.3.2 ASUS AI Lifestyle features
AI Remote
The revolutionary AI Remote gives you unprecedented control from the comfort of
your couch. With just a touch of the button, you can quickly do your usual computer
activities such as turn ON/OFF your PC, launch your favorite applications by
enabling AP Trigger function, or control AI Gear and AI Nap. The AI Remote also
gives you the comfort of a traditional remote on media player. Have an AI Remote
in your hand and do more with your PC from a distance! See page 5-24 for details.
ASAP (ASUS Accelerated Propeller)
ASAP gets you to your destination ASAP. ASAP supports the Windows®
ReadyBoost™technology which improves system performance under Windows®
Vista. Enjoy greater efciency and get more productivity out of your system. See
page 5-32 for details.
AP Trigger
The AP Trigger allows you to quickly boot or resume directly into media or into
your favorite applications. With just a touch of the button on the AI Remote
controller, you can quickly turn on your PC and launch predened applications
simultaneously!
TPM Support
This motherboard supports the Trusted Platform Module (TPM), which provides
you with enhanced data protection via high-level encryption/decryption and
ensures platform integrity. The TPM meets the Windows®Vista BitLocker™Drive
Encryption hardware requirement for a more secure working environment. See
page 2-30 and 4-38 for details.
The TPM module is purchased separately. Use the ASUS TPM module ONLY.
AI Gear
AI Gear allows users to choose from four modes to adjust CPU and Vcore voltage,
minimizing noise and power consumption. Users can choose the mode that best
suits their needs. See page 5-22 for details.
AI Nap
With AI Nap, the system can continue running at minimum power and noise
when the user is temporarily away. To wake the system and return to the OS
environment, simply click the mouse or press a key. See page 5-23 for details.