M2N-MX SE PLUS
Motherboard
M2N-MX SE PLUS
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Contents
Notices ......................................................................................................... vi
Safety information ..................................................................................... vii
About this guide ....................................................................................... viii
M2N-MX SE PLUS specications 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 ..............................................
1-5
1.4 Before you proceed .....................................................................
1-6
1.5 Motherboard overview .................................................................
1-7
1.5.1 Motherboard layout .........................................................
1-7
1.5.2 Placement direction ........................................................
1-8
1.5.3 Screw holes ....................................................................
1-8
1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ...................................................
1-9
1.6.1 Installing the CPU ............................................................. 1-9
1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan..........................................1-11
1.7 System memory .........................................................................
1-13
1.7.1 Overview .......................................................................
1-13
1.7.2 Memory congurations ..................................................
1-13
1.7.3 Installing a DIMM ..........................................................
1-17
1.7.4 Removing a DIMM ........................................................
1-17
1.8 Expansion slots ..........................................................................
1-18
1.8.1 Installing an expansion card .........................................
1-18
1.8.2 Conguring an expansion card .....................................
1-18
1.8.3 PCI slots ........................................................................
1-20
1.8.4 PCI Express x16 slot .....................................................
1-20
1.9 Jumpers ......................................................................................
1-21
1.10 Connectors .................................................................................
1-23
1.10.1 Rear panel connectors ..................................................
1-23
1.10.2 Internal connectors .......................................................
1-24
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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 Conguration 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 Conguration ..........................................................
2-15
2.3.5 Primary IDE Master/Slave .............................................
2-15
2.3.6 SATA1 and SATA2 ........................................................
2-17
2.3.7 System Information .......................................................
2-18
2.4 Advanced menu .........................................................................
2-19
2.4.1 CPU Conguration ........................................................
2-20
2.4.2 Chipset ..........................................................................
2-22
2.4.3 Onboard Devices Conguration ....................................
2-25
2.4.4 PCI PnP ........................................................................
2-26
2.4.5 USB Conguration ........................................................
2-27
2.5 Power menu ................................................................................
2-29
2.5.1 Suspend Mode ..............................................................
2-29
2.5.2 ACPI Version Features ................................................
2-29
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2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] ....................................... 2-29
2.5.4 APM Conguration ........................................................
2-30
2.5.5 Hardware Monitor .........................................................
2-31
2.6 Boot menu ..................................................................................
2-32
2.6.1 Boot Device Priority ......................................................
2-32
2.6.2 Hard Disk Drives ...........................................................
2-32
2.6.3 Boot Settings Conguration ..........................................
2-33
2.6.4 Security .........................................................................
2-34
2.7 Exit menu ....................................................................................
2-36
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
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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 modications
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 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.
The 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. 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 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: 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:
afudos /i[lename]
afudos /iM2PLUSSE.ROM
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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CPU
Chipset
Front Side Bus
Memory
Expansion slots
Graphics
Storage
High Denition Audio
LAN
USB
Special features
BIOS features
Supports AMD® socket AM2+ / AM2 for AMD Athlon™ 64 /
Athlon™ FX / Athlon™ 64 X2 / Sempron processors
AMD64 architecture enables simultaneous 32-bit and
64-bit
Supports AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet™ Technology
AMD Live!™ Ready
*This motherboard supports both AM2+ and AM2 processors, but AM2
processors work at AM2 platform, and AM2+ processors work at
AM2+ platform.
NVIDIA® nForce 430 / GeForce6100
2000 / 1600 MT/s
Dual-channel memory architecture
2 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support up to 4 GB of
unbufferred non-ECC 1066 / 800 / 667 / 533 MHz DDR2
memory modules
1 x PCI Express™ x16 slot
2 x PCI slots
Integrated in the NVIDIA® GeForce™ 6100 Graphics
Processing Unit (GPU)
High denition video processing with maximum
resolution of 1920 x 1440 x 32bpp pixels (@75Hz)
NVIDIA® nForce™430 media and communications
processor (MCP) supports:
- 1 x UltraDMA 133 / 100 / 66 / 33
- 2 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s with RAID 0, RAID 1
- NVIDIA MediaShield™ RAID 0 and 1span cross Serial
ATA drives
ALC662 High Denition Audio 6-channel CODEC
Supports Jack-detect, Multi-Streaming and S/PDIF OUT
interface
PHY 10 / 100 Mbps LAN
Supports up to 8 USB 2.0 / 1.1 ports
ASUS Q-Fan
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2
ASUS EZ Flash
ASUS MyLogo
8Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM
BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0
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Rear panel
Internal Connector
Accessories
Manageability
Form Factor
Support CD contents
1 x Parallel port
1 x LAN (RJ-45) port
4 x USB 2.0 ports
1 x VGA port
1 x COM1 port
1 x PS / 2 keyboard port
1 x PS / 2 mouse port
5.1-channel Audio I/O ports
2 x USB 2.0 connector supports additional 4 USB 2.0 ports
1 x S / PDIF output connector
1 x High Denition Front panel audio connector
1 x 4-pin CPU Fan connector
1 x 3-pin Chassis Fan connector
1 x 10-pin System Panel connector
1 x CD audio-in connector
1 x 24-pin ATX power connector
1 x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector
1 x Serial ATA cable
1 x SATA power cable
1 x UltraDMA 133 / 100 / 66 cable
1 x Floppy disk drive cable
1 x I / O Shield
User manual
Wfm 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR, PXE
MicroATX Form Factor, 9.6 in x 7.6 in (24.5 cm x 19.4 cm)
Device drivers
ASUS PC Probe II
AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet™ utility
ASUS Live Update utility
Anti-virus software (OEM version)
*Specications 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.
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1.1 Welcome!
T h a n k y o u f o r b u y i n g a n A S U S® M 2 N - M X S E P L U S
m o t h e r b o a r d !
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-MX SE PLUS motherboard
Cables 1 x Serial ATA signal 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
Application CD ASUS motherboard support CD
Documentation User guide
1.3 Special features
1.3.1 Product highlights
Latest processor technology
This motherboard supports the latest AM2+ CPUs with better overclocking
capabilities and less power consumption. It provides extremely high performances
and shortened data access time by supporting 2000 / 1600 MT/s HyperTransport
Bus, dual-channel un-buffered DDR2 1066 memory and AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet
Technology. See page 1-9 for details.
AM2+ CPU socket is backward compatible with AM2 CPU socket, but the AM2
processors work at AM2 platform, and AM2+ processors work at AM2+ platform.
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NVIDIA® GeForce™ 6100 GPU
and NVIDIA® nForce™ 430 MCP chipsets
The NVIDIA® GeForce™ 6100 Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Northbridge
supports Microsoft® DirectX 9.0 Shader Model 3.0, and PCI Express interface.
The NVIDIA® nForce™ 430 Media and Communications Processor (MCP)
Southbridge delivers NVIDIA® Gigabit and NVIDIA® MediaShield storage
management technology allowing easy RAID conguration (RAID 0, RAID 1, and
JBOD) for Serial ATA 3Gb/s.
DDR2 memory support
This motherboard supports DDR2 1066 memory which provides great performance
for 3D graphics and other memory demanding applications on the next generation
memory technology. See pages 1-13 to 1-16 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
specications. See page 1-20 for details.
Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology
The motherboard supports next-generation SATA hard drives based on the
new SATA 3Gb/s storage specication. The onboard NVIDIA® nForce 430 MCP
southbridge allows RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD congurations for four SATA
connectors.
AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet Technology
This 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.
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10 / 100 Mbps LAN
Easy connectivity to your network or broadband connection with the onboard LAN
port. Allows you to play online games without buying expensive additional LAN
cards. See page 1-23 for details.
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.
See pages 1-28 for details.
High Denition Audio
Enjoy high-quality sound system on your PC! The onboard 6-channel HD audio
(High Denition Audio, previously codenamed Azalia) CODEC enables high-quality
192KHz / 24-bit audio output, giving you crystal sound effect.
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1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2
This feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD in case
when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. This protection eliminates the need to
buy a replacement BIOS chip. See page 2-6 for details.
ASU S E Z Flash
With the ASUS EZ Flash, you can easily update the system BIOS even before
loading the operating system. No need to use a DOS-based utility or boot from a
oppy disk. See page 2-3 for details.
ASUS Q-Fan technology
The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the
system loading to ensure quiet, cool, and efcient operation.
See page 2-31 for details.
ASUS MyLogo™
This feature present in the motherboard allows you to personalize and add style to
your system with customizable boot logos.
Green ASUS
This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union’s Restriction
on the use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). This is in line with the ASUS vision
of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to safeguard
consumers’ health while minimizing the impact on the environment.
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Onboard LED
The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that 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.
1.4 Before you proceed
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 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.
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M2N-MX SE PLUS Onboard LED
SB_PWR
ON
Standby
Power
OFF
Powered
Off
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1.5.1 Motherboard layout
1.5 Motherboard overview
19.3cm (7.6in)
DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module)
DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module)
24.5cm (9.6in
)
Socket AM2+
EATXPWR
CHA_ FAN
PRI_IDE
SATA2
SATA1
CLRTC
CR2032 3V
Lithium Cell
CMOS Power
PCI2
PCI1
PCIEX16
FLOPPY
USB56
F_PANEL
USB78
SPEAKER
USBPW5-8
SPDIF_OUT
AAFP
SB_PWR
Super I/O
Nvidia MCP61P
8Mb
BIOS
ALC662
Attansic
F2
CD
PS2_USBPW1-4
PS/2KBMS
T: Mouse
B: Keyboard
PARALLEL
POR
T
AUDIO
LAN_USB12
USB34
VGA COM1
ATX12V
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CPU_FAN
AM2+ socket is backward compatible with AM2 socket.
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Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard.
1.5.2 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.
Place this side towards
the rear of the chassis
1.5.3 Screw holes
Place six (6) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the
motherboard to the chassis.
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1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)
The motherboard comes with a 940-pin AM2+ socket designed for the AMD
Athlon™ 64 X2 / Athlon™ 64 / Athlon™ FX / Sempron™ processor.
The AM2+ socket has a different pinout from the 940-pin socket designed for
the AMD Opteron™ processor. Make sure you use a CPU is 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!
1.6.1 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
90°-100° angle.
Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to 90°-100° angle, otherwise the
CPU does not t in completely.
Socket lever
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AM2+ socket is backward compatible with AM2 socket.
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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.
The CPU ts only in one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the
socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU!
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.
7. Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN connector on the motherboard.
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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CPU_FAN
GND
CPU FAN PWR
CPU FAN IN
CPU FAN PWM
Gold triangle
Small triangle
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1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan
The AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 / Athlon™ 64 / Athlon™ FX / Sempron™ processor
requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum
thermal condition and performance.
Follow these steps 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.
Retention Module Base
CPU Heatsink
CPU Fan
Retention bracket lockRetention bracket
Make sure that you use only qualied heatsink and fan assembly.
• 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.
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.
4. Push down the retention bracket lock on the retention mechanism to secure
the heatsink and fan to the module base.
Make sure that the fan and
heatsink assembly perfectly ts
the retention mechanism module
base; otherwise, you cannot snap
the retention bracket in place.
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1.7.2 Memory congurations
You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR2
DIMMs into the DIMM sockets.
1.7 System memory
1.7.1 Overview
The motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory
Modules (DIMM) sockets.
A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a
240-pin footprint compared to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. DDR2 DIMMs are notched
differently to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket.
The gure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets:
Recommended Memory Congurations
Channel Sockets
Channel A DIMM_A1
Channel B DIMM_B1
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112 Pins
128 Pins
DIMM_A1
DIMM_B1
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Mode
Single Channel
Dual-channel
Socket
DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1
Populated -
- Populated
Populated Populated
• For dual-channel memory conguration, you may install identical DIMMs in
all two sockets.
• Always use identical DDR2 DIMM pairs for dual-channel model. For
optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules
from the same vendor. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the
latest Qualied Vendors List.
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Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL)
DDR2-1066
DDR2-800
Size Vendor Model CL Brand SS/DS Component DIMM support
A B
512MB Kingston KHX8500D2/512 N/A Kingston SS Heat-Sink Package • •
512MB Kingston KHX8500D2K2/1GN N/A Kingston SS Heat-Sink Package • •
1G Kingston KHX8500D2K2/2GN N/A Kingston SS Heat-Sink Package • •
1G Apacer 78.0AG9S.BN4 5 Apacer DS Heat-Sink Package • •
1G Corsair CM2X1024-8500C5 N/A Corsair DS Heat-Sink Package • •
1G Corsair CM2X1024-8500C5D 5 Corsair DS Heat-Sink Package • •
512MB ADATA M2OMIDG3H3160INC5Z 5 ADATA SS Heat-Sink Package • •
512MB AENEON AXT660UD00-19DC97X 5 AENEON SS Heat-Sink Package • •
1G AENEON AXT760UD00-19DC97X 5 AENEON DS Heat-Sink Package • •
1G OCZ OCZ2N1066SR2DK N/A OCZ DS Heat-Sink Package • •
1G OCZ OCZ2N10662GK N/A OCZ DS Heat-Sink Package • •
512MB Kingbox EP512D21066PS N/A Micron SS 6QD22D9GCT • •
Size Vendor Model CL Brand SS/DS Component DIMM support
1G Kingston KVR800D2N5/1G N/A Samsung DS K4T51083QC-ZCE7 • •
1G Kingston KHX6400D2LL/1G N/A Kingston DS Heat-Sink Package • •
512MB Kingston KHX6400D2LLK2/1GN N/A Kingston SS Heat-Sink Package • •
1G Kingston KHX6400D2K2/2G N/A Kingston DS Heat-Sink Package • •
512MB Samsung KR M378T6553CZ3-CE7 N/A Samsung SS K4T51083QC-ZCE7 • •
1G Samsung KR M378T2953CZ3-CE7 N/A Samsung DS K4T51083QC-ZCE7 • •
512MB Samsung KR M391T6553CZ3-CE7 N/A Samsung SS K4T51083QC-ZCE7(ECC) • •
1G Samsung KR M391T2953CZ3-CE7 N/A Samsung DS K4T51083QC-ZCE7(ECC) • •
512MB Qimonda HYS64T64000EU-2.5-B2 6 Qimonda SS HYB18T512800B2F25FSS28380 • •
1G Qimonda HYS64T128020EU-2.5-B2 6 Qimonda DS HYB18T512800B2F25FSS28380 • •
512MB Micron MT9HTF6472AY-80ED4 5 Micron SS 6ED22D9GKX(ECC) • •
1G Micron MT18HTF12872AY-80ED4 5 Micron DS 6TD22D9GKX(ECC) • •
1G Corsair CM2X1024-6400 5 Corsair DS Heat-Sink Package • •
1G Corsair XMS2-6400 4 Corsair DS Heat-Sink Package • •
1G Corsair XMS2-6400 5 Corsair DS Heat-Sink Package • •
512MB HY HYMP564U64AP8-S6 AA N/A Hynix SS HY5PS12821AFP-S6 • •
512MB HY HYMP564U64BP8-S5 AB N/A Hynix SS HY5PS12821BFP-S5 • •
512MB HY HYMP564U64CP8-S5 AB 5 Hynix SS HY5PS12821CFP-S5 • •
1G HY HYMP512U64AP8-S6 AA N/A Hynix DS HY5PS12821AFP-S6 • •
1G HY HYMP512U64BP8-S5 AB 5 Hynix DS HY5PS12821BFP-S5 • •
1G HY HYMP512U64CP8-S5 AB 5 Hynix DS HY5PS12821CFPS5 • •
2G Apacer AHU02GE800C5N1C 5 Apacer DS Heat-Sink Package • •
512MB ADATA M20AD6G3H3160I1E58 N/A ADATA SS AD29608A8A-25EG80720 • •
512MB VDATA M2GVD6G3H3160I1E53 N/A VDATA SS VD29608A8A-25EG30648 • •
1G VDATA M2GVD6G3I4170I1E53 N/A VDATA DS VD29608A8A-25EG30647 • •
512MB PSC AL6E8E63B-8E1K 5 PSC SS A3R12E3HEF641B9A05 • •
1G PSC AL7E8E63B-8E1K 5 PSC DS A3R12E3HEF641B9A05 • •
A
B
ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 1-15
DDR2-667
Size Vendor Model CL Brand SS/DS Component DIMM support
A
B
256MB Kingston KVR667D2N5/256 N/A Kingston SS D3216TLSAKL3U • •
256MB Kingston KVR667D2N5/256 N/A Inneon SS HYB18T256800AF3SW65 33154 • •
512MB Kingston KVR667D2N5/512 N/A Elpida SS E5108AGBG-6E-E • •
1G Kingston KVR667D2N5/1G N/A Kingston DS D6408TEBGGL3U • •
1G Kingston KVR667D2N5/1G N/A Elpida DS E5108AGBG-6E-E • •
512MB Samsung KR M378T6553CZ0-CE6 N/A Samsung SS K4T51083QC • •
512MB Samsung KR M378T6453FZ0-CE6 N/A Samsung DS K4T56083QF-ZCE6 • •
512MB Samsung M378T6553CZ3-CE6 N/A Samsung SS K4T51083QC-ZCE6 • •
1G Samsung M378T2953CZ3-CE6 N/A Samsung DS K4T51083QC-ZCE6 • •
1G Samsung KR M378T2953CZ0-CE6 N/A Samsung DS K4T51083QC-ZCE6 • •
512MB Qimonda HYS64T64000EU-3S-B2 5 Qimonda SS HYB18T512B00B2F3SFSS28171 • •
1G Qimonda HYS64T128020EU-3S-B2 5 Qimonda DS HYB18T512B00B2F3SFSS28171 • •
2G Qimonda HYS64T256020EU-3S-B 5 Qimonda DS HTB18T1G800BF-3S3VV10907 • •
512MB Corsair VS512MB667D2 N/A Corsair SS 64M8CFEGPS0900647 • •
512MB Corsair VS512MB667D2 N/A Corsair DS MIII0052532M8CEC • •
1G Corsair VS1GB667D2 N/A Corsair DS MID095D62864M8CEC • •
1G Corsair XMS2-5400 4 Corsair DS Heat-Sink Package • •
256MB HY HYMP532U64CP6-Y5 AB 5 Hynix SS HY5PS121621CFP-Y5 • •
512MB HY HYMP564U64AP8-Y4 AA N/A Hynix SS HY5PS12821AFP-Y4 • •
512MB HY HYMP564U64AP8-Y5 AA N/A Hynix SS HY5PS12821AFP-Y5 • •
512MB HY HYMP564U72AP8-Y4 N/A Hynix SS HY5PS12821AFP-Y4(ECC) • •
512MB HY HYMP564U72AP8-Y5 N/A Hynix SS HY5PS12821AFP-Y5(ECC) • •
1G HY HYMP512U72AP8-Y5 N/A Hynix DS HY5PS12821AFP-Y5(ECC) • •
1G HY HYMP512U64AP8-Y5 AB N/A Hynix DS HY5PS12821AFP-Y5 • •
1G HY HYMP512U64CP8-Y5 AB 5 Hynix DS HY5PS12521CFP-Y5 • •
512MB Kingmax KLCC28F-A8EB5 N/A Elpida SS E5108AE-6E-E • •
512MB Kingmax KLCC28F-A8KB5 N/A Kingmax SS KKEA88B4LAUG-29DX • •
1G Kingmax KLCD48F-A8KB5 N/A Kingmax DS KKEA88B4LAUG-29DX • •
512MB Apacer 78.91092.420 N/A Elpida SS E5108AE-6E-E • •
512MB Apacer AU512E667C5KBGC 5 Apacer SS AM4B5708MIJS7E0627B • •
512MB Apacer AU512E667C5KBGC 5 Apacer SS AM4B5708GQJS7E06332F • •
1G Apacer AU01GE667C5KBGC N/A Apacer DS AM4B5708GQJS7E0636B • •
1G Apacer 78.01092.420 5 Elpida DS E5108AE-6E-E • •
1G Apacer AU01GE667C5KBGC 5 Apacer DS AM4B5708MIJS7E0627B • •
512MB ADATA M20EL5G3H3160B1C0Z N/A Elpida SS E5108AE-6E-E • •
512MB ADATA M20AD5G3H3166I1C52 N/A ADATA SS AD29608A8A-3EG20648 • •
512MB ADATA M20AD5G3H3166I1C52 N/A ADATA SS AD29608A8A-3EG20718 • •
1G ADATA M2OAD5G3I4176I1C52 N/A ADATA DS AD29608A8A-3EG20645 • •
2G ADATA M2OAD5H3J4170I1C53 N/A ADATA DS AD20908A8A-3EG 30724 • •
512MB VDATA M2GVD5G3H31A4I1C52 N/A VDATA SS VD29608A8A-3EC20615 • •
512MB VDATA M2YVD5G3H31P4I1C52 N/A VDATA SS VD29608A8A-3EG20627 • •
512MB VDATA M2GVD5G3H166I1C52 N/A VDATA SS VD29608A8A-3EG20637 • •
1G VDATA M2GVD5G3I41P6I1C52 N/A VDATA DS VD29608A8A-3EG20627 • •
1G VDATA M2GVD5G3I41C4I1C52 N/A VDATA DS VD29608A8A-3EC20620 • •
1G VDATA M2GVD5G3I4176I1C52 N/A VDATA DS VD29608A8A-3EG20641 • •
512MB PSC AL6E8E63B-6E1K 5 PSC SS A3R12E3GEF637BLC5N • •
512MB PSC AL6E8E63J-6E1 5 PSC SS A3R12E3JFF717B9A00 • •
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