ASUS M2N-L User Manual
M2N-L
Motherboard
E3333
First Edition
December 2007
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Contents
Notices ......................................................................................................... vi
Safety information ..................................................................................... vii
About this guide ....................................................................................... viii
M2N-L specications summary .................................................................. x
Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.1 Welcome! ...................................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Package contents .........................................................................
1.3 Serial number label ......................................................................
1.4 Special features ............................................................................
1.4.1 Product highlights ...........................................................
1.4.2 ASUS Special features ...................................................
Chapter 2: Hardware information
2.1 Before you proceed ..................................................................... 2-1
2.2 Motherboard overview .................................................................
2.2.1 Placement direction ........................................................
2.2.2 Screw holes ....................................................................
2.2.3 Motherboard layout .........................................................
2.2.4 Layout contents ...............................................................
2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ...................................................
2.3.1 Installing the CPU ...........................................................
2.3.2 Installing the heatsink and fan ........................................
2.4 System memory .........................................................................
2.4.1 Overview ........................................................................
2.4.2 Memory congurations ...................................................
2.4.3 Installing a DIMM ..........................................................
2.4.4 Removing a DIMM ........................................................
2.5 Expansion slots ..........................................................................
2.5.1 Installing an expansion card .........................................
2.5.2 Conguring an expansion card .....................................
2.5.3 Interrupt assignments ...................................................
2.5.4 PCI Express x16 slot .....................................................
2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slot .......................................................
2.5.6 PCI slot .........................................................................
2.6 Jumpers ......................................................................................
2.7 Connectors .................................................................................
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2.7.1 Rear panel connectors .................................................. 2-18
2.7.2 Internal connectors .......................................................
Chapter 3: Powering up
3.1 Starting up for the rst time ........................................................ 3-1
3.2 Powering off the computer ..........................................................
3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function ....................................
3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch ..............................
Chapter 4: BIOS setup
4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ............................................ 4-1
4.1.1 Creating a bootable oppy disk .......................................
4.1.2 AFUDOS utility ................................................................
4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ......................................
4.2 BIOS setup program ....................................................................
4.2.1 BIOS menu screen ..........................................................
4.2.2 Menu bar .........................................................................
4.2.3 Navigation keys ...............................................................
4.2.4 Menu items .....................................................................
4.2.5 Sub-menu items ..............................................................
4.2.6 Conguration elds .........................................................
4.2.7 Pop-up window ...............................................................
4.2.8 General help ...................................................................
4.3 Main menu ..................................................................................
4.3.1 System Time .................................................................
4.3.2 System Date .................................................................
4.3.3 Legacy Diskette A ........................................................
4.3.4 Primary IDE Master/Slave, SATA1~6 .............................
4.3.5 IDE Conguration ..........................................................
4.3.6 System Information .......................................................
4.4 Advanced menu .........................................................................
4.4.1 CPU Conguration ........................................................
4.4.2 Chipset ..........................................................................
4.4.3 Onboard Devices Conguration ....................................
4.4.4 PCI PnP ........................................................................
4.4.5 MPS Conguration ........................................................
4.4.6 USB Conguration ........................................................
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4.4.7 Remote Access Conguration ....................................... 4-25
4.5 Power menu ................................................................................
4.5.1 Suspend Mode .............................................................
4.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support ..........................................................
4.5.3 ACPI APIC Support ......................................................
4.5.4 APM Conguration ........................................................
4.5.5 Hardware Monitor .........................................................
4.6 Boot menu ..................................................................................
4.6.1 Boot Device Priority ......................................................
4.6.2 Boot Settings Conguration ..........................................
4.6.3 Security .........................................................................
4.7 Exit menu ....................................................................................
Chapter 5: Software support
5.1 Installing an operating system ................................................... 5-1
5.2 Support CD information ..............................................................
5.2.1 Running the support CD .................................................
5.2.2 Drivers menu ...................................................................
5.2.3 Management Software menu ..........................................
5.2.4 Utilities menu ..................................................................
5.2.5 ASUS Contact information ..............................................
5.2.6 Other information ............................................................
5.3 Software information ...................................................................
Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ Technology .......................................................... 5-7
5.4 RAID congurations ....................................................................
Installing hard disks ........................................................................ 5-9
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5.5 NVIDIA
5.5.1 Entering the NVIDIA
5.5.2 Creating a RAID Volume ...............................................
5.5.3 Rebuilding a RAID set ...................................................
5.5.4 Deleting a RAID array ...................................................
5.5.5 Clearing the MBR ..........................................................
5.6 Creating a RAID driver disk .......................................................
RAID congurations .................................................... 5-10
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RAID Utility ................................ 5-10
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Appendix: Reference information
M2N-L block diagram ...................................................................A-1
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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.
The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is
required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modications
to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
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.
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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
qualied 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 qualied
service technician or your retailer.
This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical
and electronic equipment, Mercury-containing button cell battery) 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 conguring
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.
DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself
when trying to complete a task.
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components
when trying to complete a task.
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a
task.
NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a
task.
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:/S
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M2N-L specications summary
Processor / System Bus 1 x Socket 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
Core Logic NVIDIA® nForce® 570 SLI MCP (MCP55P)
Form Factor ATX, 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.5 cm)
ASUS
Features
Memory Total Slots 4
Expansion
Slots
(follow SSI
Loacation #)
Storage IDE Controller NVIDIA® nForce® 570 SLI MCP (MCP55P)
Smart Fan Smart Fan
ASWM2.0 �
Capacity Maximum up to 8GB
Memory Type Unbuffered DIMM DDR2 800/667/533 ECC/
Memory Size 128MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, 2GB
To ta l PC I/ PC I- X/
PCIe Slots
Slot Location 1 1 x PCI slot (33MHz/32-bit/3.3V/PCI2.2)
Slot Location 2 1 x PCI slot (33MHz/32-bit/3.3V/PCI2.2)
Slot Location 3 1 x PCI Express x16 slot (x8 link, PCIE4)
Slot Location 4 1 x PCI Express x1 slot (x1 link)
Slot Location 5 1 x PCI Express x1 slot (x1 link)
Slot Location 6 1 x PCI Express x16 slot (x16 link, PCIE1)
SATA Controller NVIDIA® nForce® 570 SLI MCP (MCP55P)
Non-ECC
6
- 1 x IDE connector for up to two Ultra DMA
133/100/66/33 devices
- 6 x Serial ATA II 3.0 Gb/s devices with
RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5, and
JBOD congurations
(continued on the next page)
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M2N-L specications summary
Networking LAN Dual Onboard Marvell® 8056 PCIe GbE LAN
Graphic VGA XGI® Volari™ Z9s VGA Controller / 32MB
Onboard I/O
Connectors
Rear I/O
Connectors
Ma na ge me nt
Solutions
Monitoring CPU Temperature �
EMI US (F C C, CF R 47
Environment
Floppy Connector 1
PSU Connectors 24-pin ATX power connector + 4-pin ATX 12V
USB Connectors 1 (for 2 USB 2.0/1.1 ports)
Fan Headers 4 x 3-pin (CPU_FAN1, FRNT_FAN1/2,
Chassis Intruder 1
Serial Port Header 1
External Serial Port 1
External USB ports 2 (Both support USB 2.0/1.1)
VGA Port 1
RJ-45 Port 2
PS/2 KB/Mouse 1 mouse port + 1 keyboard port
Software ASWM 2.0
FAN RPM �
Part 15, Class B)
Europe (CE,
EN55022 & EN
55024)
controllers
DDR2 DRAM
power connector
REAR_FAN1)
�
�
Operating temperature: 10 oC ~ 35 oC
Non operating temperature: -40 oC ~ 70 oC
Non operating humidity: 20% ~ 90%
(Non condensing)
*Specications are subject to change without notice.
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This chapter describes the motherboard
features and the new technologies
it supports.
Product
1
introduction
Chapter summary
1
1.1 Welcome! ...................................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Package contents .........................................................................
1.3 Serial number label ......................................................................
1.4 Special features ............................................................................
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1-1
1-2
ASUS M2N-L
1.1 Welcome!
Thank you for buying an ASUS® M2N-L 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.
1.2 Package contents
Check your motherboard package for the following items.
MB Retail Pack MB Bulk Pack
Cables Serial ATA signal cable 6 -
Serial ATA power cable 3 -
2-in-1 Floppy/Ultra ATA
disk drive cable
Accessories I/O shield 1 10
Application CD M2N-L support CD 1 10
Documentation User guide 1 10
MB Packing Quantity M2N-L motherboard 1 piece per box 10 pieces per carton
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
1 -
1.3 Serial number label
Before requesting support from the ASUS Technical Support team, you must take
note of the motherboard's serial number containing 12 characters xxM0Axxxxxxx
shown as the gure below. With the correct serial number of the product, ASUS
Technical Support team members can then offer a quicker and satisfying solution
to your problems.
M2N-L
xxM0Axxxxxxx
ASUS M2N-L 1-1
Made
in
China
合格
1.4 Special features
1.4.1 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™, AMD Opteron™ 64
1000 series (dual core), and AMD Phenom™ processors. With an integrated lowlatency 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 ofce productivity, and enhanced digital
media experience.
It provides extremely high performances and shortened data access time by
supporting 2000 MT/s HyperTransport Bus, dual-channel un-buffered DDR2 800
memory and AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet Technology. 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.
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
specications.
RAID solution
Onboard RAID controllers allow you to select the best RAID solution using Serial
ATA devices.
The NVIDIA® nForce® 570 SLI MCP (MCP55P) chipset allows RAID 0, RAID 1,
RAID 5, RAID 0+1, and JBOD congurations for six SATA disks.
Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology
The motherboard supports the next-generation Serial ATA II 3Gb/s technology
through the Serial ATA interfaces and the NVIDIA® nForce® 570 SLI MCP
(MCP55P) chipset. The Serial ATA 3Gb/s specication provides twice the
bandwidth of the current Serial ATA products. Additionally, Serial ATA allows for
thinner, more exible cables with lower pin count and reduced voltage required.
1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction
USB 2.0 technology
The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specication,
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.
Dual Gigabit LAN solution
The motherboard comes with dual Gigabit LAN controllers to provide the total
solution for your networking needs. These network controllers use the PCI Express
segment to provide faster data bandwidth for your wired or wireless Internet, LAN,
and le sharing requirements.
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.
1.4.2 ASUS Special features
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2
This feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data from a bootable oppy disk
containing the BIOS le in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. This
protection eliminates the need to buy a replacement ROM chip.
ASUS Smart Fan technology
The ASUS Smart Fan technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the
system loading to ensure quiet, cool, and efcient operation.
ASUS M2N-L 1-3
1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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.
information
Hardware
2
Chapter summary
2
2.1 Before you proceed ..................................................................... 2-1
2.2 Motherboard overview .................................................................
2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ...................................................
2.4 System memory .........................................................................
2.5 Expansion slots ..........................................................................
2.6 Jumpers ......................................................................................
2.7 Connectors .................................................................................
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2-6
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2-16
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2.1 Before you proceed
M2N-L
®
M2N-L Onboard LED
SB_PWR1
OFF
Powered
Off
ON
Standby
Power
Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components
or change any motherboard settings.
• Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any
component.
• Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or to
a metal object, such as the power supply case, before handling
components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity.
• Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.
• Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded
antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component.
• Before you install or remove any component, ensure
that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached
from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the
motherboard, peripherals, and/or components.
Onboard LED
The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. The green LED lights up
to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a
reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable
before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration
below shows the location of the onboard LED.
ASUS M2N-L 2-1
2.2 Motherboard overview
Before you install the motherboard, study the conguration of your chassis to
ensure that the motherboard ts into it.
Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the
motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage
motherboard components.
2.2.1 Placement direction
When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the chassis in
the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the 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 motherboard.
2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information
Place this
M2N-L
®
PRI_IDE1
side towards
the rear of
the chassis
ASUS M2N-L 2-3
2.2.3 Motherboard layout
24.5cm (9.6in)
30.5cm (12in)
NVIDIA
NF570 SLI
PCIE1
PCIE4
PCIE2
PCIE3
PCI5
PCI6
M2N-L
Socket AM2
DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64 bit,240-pin module)
DDR2 DIMM_B2 (64 bit,240-pin module)
DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module)
DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module)
®
ATXPWR1
SuperI/O
FLOPPY1
PS/2KBMS
T: Mouse
B: Keyboard
USB12
LAN1
LAN2
COM1VGA1
SATA2
SATA5
SATA3
SATA6
SATA4
SATA1
CR2032 3V
Lithium Cell
CMOS Power
8Mb
BIOS
PANEL1
FRNT_FAN1
USB34
CLRTC1
CHASSIS1
COM2
SB_PWR1
FRNT_FAN2
REAR_FAN1
CPU_FAN1
Marvell
8056
Marvell
8056
ATX12V1
XGI
Z9s
PRI_IDE1
RECOVERY1
2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information
2.2.4 Layout contents
Slots Page
1. CPU sockets 2-6
2. DDR2 DIMM sockets 2-12
3. PCI Express x16 slot 2-14
4. PCI Express x1 slot 2-15
5. PCI slot 2-15
Jumper Page
1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) 2-16
2. BIOS Recovery 2-17
Rear panel connectors Page
1. PS/2 mouse port (green) 2-18
2. LAN 1 (RJ-45) port 2-18
3. LAN 2 (RJ-45) port 2-18
4. VGA port 2-18
5. Serial (COM1) port 2-18
6. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 2-18
7. PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 2-18
Internal connectors Page
1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) 2-19
2. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) 2-19
3. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4, SATA5,
SATA6)
4. CPU fan, Front fan, and Rear fan connectors
(CPU_FAN1, FRONT_FAN1/2, REAR_FAN1)
5. USB connector (10-1 pin USB34) 2-21
6. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM2) 2-22
7. ATX power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR1, 4-pin ATX12V1) 2-23
8. System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL1) 2-24
2-20
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2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)
M2N-L
®
M2N-L
CPU Socket AM2
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 Opteron™ 200/800 series processor. Make sure you use a CPU
designed for the AM2 socket. The CPU ts in only one correct orientation. DO
NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the
socket and damaging the CPU!
2.3.1 Installing the CPU
To install a CPU:
1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.
2. Unlock the socket by pressing the
lever sideways, then lift it up to a
90º angle.
Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to a 90º angle; otherwise, the CPU
will not t in completely.
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Socket lever
3. Position the CPU above the socket
such that the CPU corner with the
gold triangle matches the socket
corner with a small triangle.
4. Carefully insert the CPU into the
socket until it ts 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.
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2.3.2 Installing the heatsink and fan
The AMD Athlon™ 64 X2, AMD Athlon™ 64, AMD Athlon™ 64 FX, AMD
Sempron™, AMD Opteron™ 64 1000 series (dual core), and AMD Phenom™
processors require a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure
optimum thermal condition and performance.
Make sure that you use only AMD-certied heatsink and fan assembly.
To install the CPU heatsink and fan:
1. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that the heatsink
ts properly on the retention module base.
•
The retention module base is already installed on the motherboard
upon purchase.
•
You do not have to remove the retention module base when
installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components.
•
If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make
sure that a Thermal Interface Material is properly applied to the CPU
heatsink or CPU before you install the heatsink and fan assembly.
Retention bracket
Retention module base
Your boxed CPU heatsink and fan assembly should come with installation
instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. If the
instructions in this section do not match the CPU documentation, follow the
latter.
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2. Attach one end of the retention
bracket to the retention module
base.
3. Align the other end of the retention
bracket (near the retention bracket
lock) to the retention module base.
A clicking sound denotes that the
retention bracket is in place.
Make sure that the fan and
heatsink assembly perfectly ts
the retention mechanism module
base, otherwise you cannot snap
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.
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5. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable
M2N-L CPU Fan Connector
GND
+12V
TACHO
CPU_FAN1
M2N-L
®
to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN1.
• Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring
errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector.
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