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Contents
Notices ................................................................................................ vi
Safety information ............................................................................. vii
M2NPV-MX specifications summary .................................................. viii
2.7Tools menu ......................................................................... 2-40
2.7.1ASUS EZ Flash 2 ................................................... 2-40
2.8Exit menu ........................................................................... 2-41
Chapter 3: Software supportChapter 3: Software support
Chapter 3: Software support
Chapter 3: Software supportChapter 3: Software support
3.1Installing an operating system ............................................. 3-2
3.2Support CD information ........................................................ 3-2
3.2.1Running the support CD ......................................... 3-2
3.2.2Drivers menu .......................................................... 3-3
3.2.3Utilities menu .......................................................... 3-4
3.2.4Make Disk menu ...................................................... 3-5
3.2.5Manual menu ........................................................... 3-6
3.2.6ASUS Contact information ...................................... 3-7
3.2.7Other information ................................................... 3-7
3.2Creating a RAID driver disk ................................................... 3-9
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Notices
Federal Communications Commission StatementFederal Communications Commission Statement
Federal Communications Commission Statement
Federal Communications Commission StatementFederal Communications Commission Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
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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.
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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
modifications 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 StatementCanadian Department of Communications Statement
Canadian Department of Communications Statement
Canadian Department of Communications StatementCanadian 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 CanadianThis class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian
This class B digital apparatus complies with CanadianThis class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian
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Safety information
Electrical safetyElectrical safety
Electrical safety
Electrical safetyElectrical 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 fix it by yourself. Contact a
qualified service technician or your retailer.
Operation safetyOperation safety
Operation safety
Operation safetyOperation 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 qualified
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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M2NPV-MX specifications summary
CPUCPU
CPU
CPUCPU
Support AMD socket AM2 for AMD Athlon™ 64FX/
Athlon™ 64 X2/Athlon™ 64/Sempron processors
AMD64 architecture enables simultaneous 32-bit and
- 2 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66/33 interfaces for four
(4) hard disk drives
- 4 x Serial ATA 3 Gb/s hard disk drives supporting
RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5, and JBOD
configuration
High DefinitionHigh Definition
High Definition
High DefinitionHigh Definition
AudioAudio
Audio
AudioAudio
LANLAN
LAN
LANLAN
USBUSB
USB
USBUSB
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SoundMAX® ADI AD1986A 5.1-channel CODEC
Supports Jack Sensing technology
S/PDIF out interface
NVIDIA® nForce™430 built-in Gigabit MAC with external
Marvell® PHY
Supports up to 8 USB 2.0 ports
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ManageabilityManageability
Manageability
ManageabilityManageability
Special featuresSpecial features
Special features
Special featuresSpecial features
BIOS featuresBIOS features
BIOS features
BIOS featuresBIOS features
Rear panelRear panel
Rear panel
Rear panelRear panel
InternalInternal
Internal
InternalInternal
connectorsconnectors
connectors
connectorsconnectors
WfM2.0, DMI2.0, WOL by PME, WOR, PXE, Chassis
Intrusion
ASUS Q-Fan
ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2
ASUS EZ Flash 2
ASUS MyLogo™
Stepless Frequency Selection (SFS) allows FSB tuning
from 200 MHz to 400 MHz at 1 MHz increment
Note:Note:
Note:
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 and ASUS EZ Flash 2 only
Note:Note:
support VGA/RGB output.
4 Mb Flash ROM, Award BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, ACPI
2.0, SM BIOS 2.3
1 x Parallel port
1 x LAN (RJ-45) port
4 x USB 2.0 ports
1 x VGA/RGB Out port
1 x VGA/DVI-D port
1 x PS/2 keyboard port
1 x PS/2 mouse port
5.1-channel audio ports
1 x Front panel audio connector
1 x CD audio in connector
1 x Chassis intrusion connector
1 x CPU fan connector
1 x Chassis fan connectors
1 x Floppy disk drive connector
1 x COM connectors
1 x Primary IDE connector
1 x Secondary IDE connector
1 x S/PDIF Out connector
1 x TV Out connector
4 x Serial ATA connectors
2 x USB 2.0 connectors for 4 additional USB 2.0 ports
1 x 24-pin ATX power connector
1 x 4-pin x ATX 12V power connector
1 x System panel connector
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PowerPower
Power
PowerPower
RequirementRequirement
Requirement
RequirementRequirement
Form FactorForm Factor
Form Factor
Form FactorForm Factor
Support CDSupport CD
Support CD
Support CDSupport CD
contentscontents
contents
contentscontents
*Specifications are subject to change without notice.
ATX power supply (with 24-pin and 4-pin 12 V plugs)
ATX 12 V 2.0 compliant
uATX: 9.6 in. x 9.6 in. (24.5cm x 24.5cm)
Device drivers
ASUS PC Probe II
AMD Cool ‘n’Quiet™ utility
ASUS Live Update utility
Anti-virus software (OEM version)
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This chapter describes the motherboard
features and the new technologies
it supports.
introduction
Product
1
1.1Welcome!
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Thank you for buying an ASUSThank you for buying an ASUS
Thank you for buying an ASUS
Thank you for buying an ASUSThank you for buying an ASUS
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.
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1.2Package contents
Check your motherboard package for the following items.
MotherboardMotherboard
MotherboardASUS M2NPV-MX motherboard
MotherboardMotherboard
CablesCables
Cables1 x Serial ATA signal cables
CablesCables
1 x Serial ATA power cable
1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable
1 x Floppy disk drive cable
AccessoriesAccessories
AccessoriesI/O shield
AccessoriesAccessories
Application CDApplication CD
Application CDASUS motherboard support CD
Application CDApplication CD
DocumentationDocumentation
DocumentationUser guide
DocumentationDocumentation
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
The motherboard supports AMD socket AM2 single-core Athlon 64/
Sempron and dual-core Athlon 64 X2/Athlon 64 FX processors with 2MB/
1MB/512KB L2 cache, which is based on 64-bit architecture. It features
2000/1600 MT/s HyperTransport Bus, dual-channel un-buffered DDR2 800
memory support and AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet Technology. See page 1-9 for
details.
The motherboard supports the AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet Technology, which
monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and
frequency for a cool and quiet operating environment. See page 2-23 for
details.
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NVIDIANVIDIA
NVIDIA
NVIDIANVIDIA
and NVIDIAand NVIDIA
and NVIDIA
and NVIDIAand NVIDIA
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GeForce™ 6150 GPU GeForce™ 6150 GPU
GeForce™ 6150 GPU
GeForce™ 6150 GPU GeForce™ 6150 GPU
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nForce™ 430 MCP chipsets nForce™ 430 MCP chipsets
nForce™ 430 MCP chipsets
nForce™ 430 MCP chipsets nForce™ 430 MCP chipsets
The NVIDIA® GeForce™ 6150 graphics processing unit (GPU) Northbridge
supports Microsoft® DirectX 9.0 Shader Model 3.0, dual VGA out (RGB and
DVI-D), NVIDIA® PureVideo Technology with unprecedented integrated
video quality, TV-out, 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 configuration (RAID 0, RAID 1,
RAID 0+1, RAID 5, and JBOD) for Serial ATA 3Gb/s.
DDR2 memory support DDR2 memory support
DDR2 memory support
DDR2 memory support DDR2 memory support
The motherboard supports DDR2 memory which features data transfer
rates of 800MHz/667 MHz/533 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth
requirements of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet
applications. The dual-channel DDR2 architecture doubles the bandwidth of
your system memory to boost system performance, eliminating
bottlenecks with peak bandwidths of up to 12.8 GB/s. See pages 1-13 to
1-16 for details.
PCI Express™ interface PCI Express™ interface
PCI Express™ interface
PCI Express™ interface 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 specifications. See page 1-20 for details.
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Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology
Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology
Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology
The motherboard supports next-generation SATA hard drives based on the
new SATA 3Gb/s storage specification. The onboard NVIDIA
MCP southbridge allows RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5, and JBOD
configurations for four SATA connectors.
Gigabit LAN solution Gigabit LAN solution
Gigabit LAN solution
Gigabit LAN solution Gigabit LAN solution
NVIDIA® Gb LAN controller delivers transfer speeds up to ten times faster
than conventional 10/100 Ethernet connections. Gigabit LAN is the
networking standard for the early future and is ideal for handling large
amounts of data such as video, audio, and voice.
USB 2.0 technology USB 2.0 technology
USB 2.0 technology
USB 2.0 technology USB 2.0 technology
The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0
specification, 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 1-24 and 1-30 for details.
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nForce 430
High Definition Audio High Definition Audio
High Definition Audio
High Definition Audio High Definition Audio
SoundMAX is the highest performing, most reliable and user-friendly PC
audio solution for business professionals, audiophiles, musicians, and
gamers. Hear crystal-clear quality from all your audio - MP3 playback, home
theatre, advanced gaming, VOIP and more, and never worry - SoundMAX
high-definition audio is there to enhance your experience!
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 2-10 for
details.
ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2
ASUS EZ Flash 2
ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2
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 floppy disk. See page 2-6 for details.
ASUS Q-Fan technology ASUS Q-Fan technology
ASUS Q-Fan technology
ASUS Q-Fan technology ASUS Q-Fan technology
The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to
the system loading to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation.
See page 2-33 for details.
The C.P.R. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to
the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to overclocking.
When the system hangs due to overclocking, C.P.R. eliminates the need to
open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. Simply shut down and
reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default
setting for each parameter.
Innovative ASUS featuresInnovative ASUS features
Innovative ASUS features
Innovative ASUS featuresInnovative ASUS features
ASUS MyLogo™ ASUS MyLogo™
ASUS MyLogo™
ASUS MyLogo™ ASUS MyLogo™
This feature allows you to personalize and add style to your system with
customizable boot logos. See page 2-37 for details.
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1.4Before you proceed
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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, ensureBefore you install or remove any component, ensure
•
Before you install or remove any component, ensure
Before you install or remove any component, ensureBefore you install or remove any component, ensure
that the ATX power supply is switched off or thethat the ATX power supply is switched off or the
that the ATX power supply is switched off or the
that the ATX power supply is switched off or thethat the ATX power supply is switched off or the
power cord is detached from the power supply. power cord is detached from the power supply.
power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure
power cord is detached from the power supply. power cord is detached from the power supply.
to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals,
and/or components.
Onboard LEDOnboard LED
Onboard LED
Onboard LEDOnboard 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.
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.
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1.5.31.5.3
Screw holesScrew holes
Screw holes
Screw holesScrew holes
Place eight (8) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the
motherboard to the chassis.
Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard.
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 fits 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!
1.6.11.6.1
1.6.1
1.6.11.6.1
Installing the CPUInstalling the CPU
Installing the CPU
Installing the CPUInstalling the CPU
To install a CPU.
1.Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.
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2.Unlock the socket by pressing
the lever sideways, then lift it up
to a 90°-100° angle.
Socket leverSocket lever
Socket lever
Socket leverSocket lever
Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to 90°-100° angle, otherwise
the CPU does not fit in completely.
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3.Position the CPU above the
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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 fits in place.
Small triangleSmall triangle
Small triangle
Small triangleSmall triangle
Gold triangleGold triangle
Gold triangle
Gold triangleGold triangle
The CPU fits 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.
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CPU_FAN
GND
CPU FAN IN
CPU FAN PWR
CPU FAN PWM
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Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring
errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector.
Installing the heatsink and fanInstalling the heatsink and fan
Installing the heatsink and fan
Installing the heatsink and fanInstalling the heatsink and fan
The AMD Athlon™ 64/Sempron™ processor require a specially designed
heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and
performance.
Make sure that you use only qualified heatsink and fan assembly.
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 fits 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.
CPU FanCPU Fan
CPU Fan
CPU FanCPU Fan
CPU HeatsinkCPU Heatsink
CPU Heatsink
CPU HeatsinkCPU Heatsink
Retention Module BaseRetention Module Base
Retention Module Base
Retention Module BaseRetention 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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Retention bracketRetention bracket
Retention bracket
Retention bracketRetention bracket
Retention bracket lockRetention bracket lock
Retention bracket lock
Retention bracket lockRetention bracket lock
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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
fits 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.
The motherboard comes with four 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 figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets:
DIMM_A2
DIMM_A1
DIMM_B2
DIMM_B1
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ChannelChannel
Channel
ChannelChannel
Channel ADIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2
Channel BDIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2
Memory configurationsMemory configurations
Memory configurations
Memory configurationsMemory configurations
SocketsSockets
Sockets
SocketsSockets
You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB unbuffered ECC/non-ECC
DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets.
*For dual-channel memory configuration (2), you may:
•install identical DIMMs in all four sockets OR
•install an identical DIMM pair in DIMM_A1 and DIMM_B1 (yellow
sockets) and another identical DIMM pair in DIMM_A2 and
DIMM_B2 (black 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 Qualified Vendors List.
Important notice on installing Windows® XP 32-bit version
If you install Windows® XP 32-bit version Operating System (OS), the
limitation of this OS version is that it may reserve a certain amount of
memory space for system devices. We recommend that you install less
than 3 GB system memory if you would like to work under Windows
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XP
32-bit version OS. The excess memory installation will not cause any
usage problem, but it will not give users the benefit of manipulating this
excess memory space.
Visit the ASUS FAQ site for further
explanation:
http://support.asus.com/faq/
faq.aspx?SLanguage=en-us
General SearchGeneral Search
Under
General Search, make the
General SearchGeneral Search
selections as shown, then click
SearchSearch
4GB memory installed but less4GB memory installed but less
4GB memory installed but less
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You also may check the URLs below for third party comments on this
issue:
http://dlsvr01.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/4GB_Rev1.pdf
http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/sb/cs-
016594.htm
This motherboard can support 8 GB physical memory on the operating
systems listed below. You may install a maximum of 2 GB DIMMs on each
slot.
32-bit32-bit
32-bit
32-bit32-bit
Windows® 2000 Advanced Server
Windows® Server 2003 Enterprise
Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs
or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage
to both the motherboard and the components.
1.Unlock a DIMM socket by
pressing the retaining clips
outward.
2.Align a DIMM on the socket such
that the notch on the DIMM
matches the break on the
socket.
3.Firmly insert the DIMM into the
socket until the retaining clips
snap back in place and the DIMM
is properly seated.
•A DDR2 DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one
direction. DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the
DIMM.
•The DDR2 DIMM sockets do not support DDR DIMMs. Do not install
DDR DIMMs to the DDR2 DIMM sockets.
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DDR2 DIMM notchDDR2 DIMM notch
DDR2 DIMM notch
3
1
DDR2 DIMM notchDDR2 DIMM notch
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Unlocked retaining clipUnlocked retaining clip
Unlocked retaining clip
Unlocked retaining clipUnlocked retaining clip
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Removing a DIMMRemoving a DIMM
Removing a DIMM
Removing a DIMMRemoving a DIMM
To remove a DIMM:
1.Simultaneously press the
retaining clips outward to unlock
the DIMM.
Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining
clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force.
2.Remove the DIMM from the socket.
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DDR2 DIMM notch
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1.8Expansion slots
In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following
sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support.
Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing
expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and
damage motherboard components.
1.8.11.8.1
1.8.1
1.8.11.8.1
To install an expansion card:
1.Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that
2.Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already
3.Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to use. Keep
4.Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is
5.Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier.
6.Replace the system cover.
1.8.21.8.2
1.8.2
1.8.21.8.2
After installing the expansion card, configure it by adjusting the software
settings.
1.Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any.
2.Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the tables on the next page.
3.Install the software drivers for the expansion card.
Installing an expansion cardInstalling an expansion card
Installing an expansion card
Installing an expansion cardInstalling an expansion card
came with it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card.
installed in a chassis).
the screw for later use.
completely seated on the slot.
Configuring an expansion cardConfiguring an expansion card
Configuring an expansion card
Configuring an expansion cardConfiguring an expansion card
Standard interrupt assignmentsStandard interrupt assignments
Standard interrupt assignments
Standard interrupt assignmentsStandard interrupt assignments
IRQIRQ
IRQ
IRQIRQ
01System Timer
12Keyboard Controller
2–Re-direct to IRQ#9
311IRQ holder for PCI steering*
412Communications Port (COM1)*
513IRQ holder for PCI steering*
614Floppy Disk Controller
715Printer Port (LPT1)*
83System CMOS/Real Time Clock
94IRQ holder for PCI steering*
105IRQ holder for PCI steering*
116IRQ holder for PCI steering*
127PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port*
138Numeric Data Processor
149Primary IDE Channel
1510Secondary IDE Channel
PriorityPriority
Priority
PriorityPriority
Standard FunctionStandard Function
Standard Function
Standard FunctionStandard Function
* These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices.
IRQ assignments for this motherboardIRQ assignments for this motherboard
IRQ assignments for this motherboard
IRQ assignments for this motherboardIRQ assignments for this motherboard
AA
BB
CC
A
B
AA
BB
PCI slot 1used———
PCI slot 2—used——
When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support
“Share IRQ” or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments; otherwise,
conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system
unstable and the card inoperable.
DD
C
D
CC
DD
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