Asus M2N-X Bedienungsanleitung

Motherboard

M2N-X

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E3147

Second Edition V2.0

March 2007

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Contents

Notices ................................................................................................ vi

Safety information ..............................................................................vii

M2N-X specications summary ............................................................ x

Chapter 1: Product introduction

1.1 Welcome! .............................................................................. 1-2

1.2 Package contents ................................................................. 1-2

1.3 Special features .................................................................... 1-2

1.3.1 Product highlights ................................................... 1-2

1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ...................................... 1-4

1.4 Before you proceed .............................................................. 1-5

1.5 Motherboard overview .......................................................... 1-6

1.5.1 Motherboard layout ................................................ 1-6

1.5.2 Placement direction ................................................ 1-7

1.5.3 Screw holes............................................................. 1-7

1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) .............................................. 1-8

1.6.1 Installing the CPU.................................................... 1-8

1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan.............................. 1-10

1.7 System memory.................................................................. 1-12

1.7.1 Overview ............................................................... 1-12

1.7.2 Memory congurations ......................................... 1-12

1.7.3 Installing a DIMM ................................................... 1-15

1.7.4 Removing a DIMM.................................................. 1-15

1.8 Expansion slots ................................................................... 1-16

1.8.1 Installing an expansion card .................................. 1-16

1.8.2 Conguring an expansion card .............................. 1-16

1.8.3 PCI slots ................................................................ 1-18

1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot ............................................... 1-18

1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot ............................................. 1-18

1.9 Jumpers .............................................................................. 1-19

1.10 Connectors ......................................................................... 1-21

1.10.1 Rear panel connectors .......................................... 1-21

1.10.2 Internal connectors ............................................... 1-22

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Chapter 2: BIOS setup

2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ........................................ 2-2

2.1.1 Creating a bootable oppy disk .............................. 2-2

2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility............................................... 2-3

2.1.3 AFUDOS utility ........................................................ 2-4

2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ................................ 2-6

2.1.5 ASUS Update utility ................................................ 2-8

2.2 BIOS setup program............................................................ 2-11

2.2.1 BIOS menu screen ................................................. 2-12

2.2.2 Menu bar ............................................................... 2-12

2.2.3 Navigation keys..................................................... 2-12

2.2.4 Menu items ........................................................... 2-13

2.2.5 Sub-menu items.................................................... 2-13

2.2.6 Conguration elds ............................................... 2-13

2.2.7 Pop-up window...................................................... 2-13

2.2.8 Scroll bar............................................................... 2-13

2.2.9 General help .......................................................... 2-13

2.3 Main menu........................................................................... 2-14

2.3.1 System Time ......................................................... 2-14

2.3.2 System Date ......................................................... 2-14

2.3.3 Legacy Diskette A ............................................... 2-14

2.3.4 IDE Conguration .................................................. 2-15

2.3.5 Primary IDE Master/Slave...................................... 2-15

2.3.6 SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, and SATA4 .................... 2-17

2.3.7 System Information............................................... 2-18

2.4 Advanced menu .................................................................. 2-19

2.4.1 Jumperfree Conguration ..................................... 2-19

2.4.2 CPU Conguration ................................................ 2-21

2.4.3 Chipset.................................................................. 2-22

2.4.4 Onboard Devices Conguration............................. 2-28

2.4.5 PCI PnP.................................................................. 2-29

2.4.6 USB Conguration ................................................. 2-30

2.5 Power menu ........................................................................ 2-31

2.5.1 Suspend Mode....................................................... 2-31

2.5.2 ACPI Version Features .......................................... 2-31

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Chapter 3: Software support

3.1 Installing an operating system.............................................. 3-2

3.2 Support CD information ........................................................ 3-2

3.2.1 Running the support CD.......................................... 3-2

3.2.2 Drivers menu........................................................... 3-3

3.2.3 Utilities menu .......................................................... 3-4

3.2.4 Make Disk menu ...................................................... 3-5

3.2.5 Manual menu ........................................................... 3-6

3.2.6 ASUS Contact information ...................................... 3-7

3.2.7 Other information ................................................... 3-7

3.3 Creating a RAID driver disk ................................................... 3-9

2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support ................................................ 2-31

2.5.4 APM Conguration ................................................ 2-32

2.5.5 Hardware Monitor.................................................. 2-33

2.6 Boot menu .......................................................................... 2-34

2.6.1 Boot Device Priority .............................................. 2-34

2.6.2 Boot Settings Conguration ................................. 2-35

2.6.3 Security................................................................. 2-36

2.7 Exit menu............................................................................ 2-38

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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 adapter 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.

The symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product

(electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in municipal

waste. Please 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: 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 3: 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 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 M2N-X.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-X specications summary

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CPU

Chipset

Front Side Bus

Memory

Expansion slots

Storage

High Denition Audio

LAN

USB

Overclocking features

Special features

Supports AMD socket AM2 for AMD Athlon™ 64 FX/

Athlon™ 64 X2/Athlon™ 64/Sempron processors

AMD64 architecture enables simultaneous 32-bit and

64-bit computing

Supports AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet™ Technology

AMD Live!™ Ready

NVIDIA®nForce®520 MCP (MCP65S)

2000/1600 MT/s

Dual-channel memory architecture

2 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support up to 2 GB of

unbuffered/ECC/non-ECC 800/667/533 MHz

1 x PCI Express™ x16 slot

2 x PCI Express™ x1 slots

3 x PCI slots

Supports:

- 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66/33 interfaces

- 4 x Serial ATA 3 Gb/s devices

- NVIDIA®MediaShield™ RAID supports RAID 0, RAID

1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5, and JBOD span cross Serial

ATA drives

ALC883-GR 6-channel High Denition Audio Azalia CODEC

1 x Coaxial S/PDIF out port

Supports Enumeration Technology

Supports Multi-Streaming Technology

10/100 PHY

Supports up to 10 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (six on board and

four on back)

Stepless Frequency Selection (SFS):

- HT LINK frequency tuning from 200MHz up to 300

MHz at 1MHz increment;

Prole

Overclocking Protection:

- ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)

ASUS EZ DIY:

- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2

- ASUS EZ Flash

ASUS Install

ASUS MyLogo™

ASUS Dram Burnt Proof

ASUS Fanless Thermal Solution (heatsink)

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