Asus M2N-SLI User Manual

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M2N-SLI

Deluxe

Motherboard

E2651

Revised Edition V2 June 2006

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Contents

Notices ........................................................................................................ vii

Safety information .................................................................................... viii

About this guide ......................................................................................... ix

M2N-SLI Deluxe specications summary ................................................. xi

Chapter 1: Product introduction

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

1.2 Package contents .........................................................................

1.3 Special features ............................................................................

1.3.1 Product highlights ...........................................................

1.3.2 ASUS AI Lifestyle features .............................................

1.3.3 ASUS Special features ...................................................

1.3.4 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking 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 congurations ...................................................

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 Conguring an expansion card .....................................

2.5.3 Interrupt assignments ...................................................

2.5.4 PCI slots ........................................................................

2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slot .......................................................

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2.5.6 PCI Express x16 slots ................................................... 2-18

2.6 Jumper ........................................................................................

2.7 Connectors .................................................................................

2.7.1 Rear panel connectors ..................................................

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 ASUS Update utility ........................................................

4.1.2 Creating a bootable oppy disk .......................................

4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility ...................................................

4.1.4 Updating the BIOS ..........................................................

4.1.5 Saving the current BIOS le ............................................

4.1.6 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ......................................

4.2 BIOS setup program ..................................................................

4.2.1 BIOS menu screen .........................................................

4.2.2 Menu bar ........................................................................

4.2.3 Legend bar ....................................................................

4.2.4 Menu items ...................................................................

4.2.5 Sub-menu items ............................................................

4.2.6 Conguration 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 .............................................

4.3.5 SATA 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 ......................................................

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4.3.6 HDD SMART Monitoring ............................................... 4-18

4.3.7 Installed Memory ..........................................................

4.3.8 Usable Memory .............................................................

4.4 Advanced menu .........................................................................

4.4.1 JumperFree Conguration ............................................

4.4.2 AI NET2 ........................................................................

4.4.3 PEG Link Mode .............................................................

4.4.4 CPU Conguration ........................................................

4.4.5 Chipset ..........................................................................

4.4.6 PCIPnP .........................................................................

4.4.7 Onboard Device Conguration ......................................

4.5 Power menu ................................................................................

4.5.1 ACPI Suspend Type ......................................................

4.5.2 ACPI APIC Support .......................................................

4.5.3 APM Conguration ........................................................

4.5.4 Hardware Monitor ......................................................... 4-35

4.6 Boot menu ..................................................................................

4.6.1 Boot Device Priority ......................................................

4.6.2 Removable Drives .........................................................

4.6.3 Hard Disk Drives ...........................................................

4.6.4 CDROM Drives .............................................................

4.6.5 Boot Settings Conguration .........................................

4.6.6 Security .........................................................................

4.7 Tools menu .................................................................................

4.7.1 ASUS Music Alarm ........................................................

4.7.2 ASUS O.C. Prole .........................................................

4.7.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ..........................................................

4.8 Exit menu ....................................................................................

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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 Utilities menu ..................................................................

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5.2.4 Make Disk menu ............................................................. 5-4

5.2.5 Manuals menu ................................................................

5.2.6 ASUS Contact information ..............................................

5.2.7 Other information ............................................................

5.3 Software information ...................................................................

5.3.1 Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ Technology ...........................................

5.3.2 ASUS PC Probe II .........................................................

5.3.3 ASUS Music Alarm ........................................................

5.3.4 ASUS AI Nap ................................................................

5.3.5 ASUS AI Gear ...............................................................

5.3.6 SoundMAX

Audio Setup Wizard ..................................................................... 5-23

5.4 RAID congurations ..................................................................

5.4.1 Installing hard disks ......................................................

5.4.2 NVIDIA

5.4.3 JMicron

5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk .......................................................

Chapter 6: NVIDIA® SLI™ technology support

6.1 Overview ....................................................................................... 6-1

Requirements ................................................................................. 6-1

6.2 Dual graphics card setup ............................................................

6.2.1 Installing SLI-ready graphics cards .................................

6.2.2 Installing the device drivers .............................................

6.2.3 Enabling the multi-GPU feature in Windows

High Denition Audio utility ....................... 5-22

MediaShield™ RAID congurations............... 5-29

RAID Conguration ........................................ 5-36

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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:

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This device may not cause harmful interference, and

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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:

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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

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Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

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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 modications

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

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To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the

electrical outlet before relocating the system.

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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.

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Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged.

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Seek professional assistance before using an adpater or extension cord. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit.

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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.

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If the power supply is broken, do not try to x it by yourself. Contact a qualied service technician or your retailer.

Operation safety

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Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals that came with the package.

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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.

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To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.

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Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area where it may become wet.

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Place the product on a stable surface.

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If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualied

service technician or your retailer.

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About this guide

This user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring

the motherboard.

How this guide is organized

This guide contains the following parts:

• Chapter 1: Product introduction

This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports.

• Chapter 2: Hardware information

This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the motherboard.

• Chapter 3: Powering up

This chapter describes the power up sequence and ways of shutting down the system.

• Chapter 4: BIOS setup

This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.

• Chapter 5: Software support

This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package.

• Chapter 6: NVIDIA

This chapter tells how to install SLI-ready PCI Express graphics cards.

SLI™ Technology support

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.

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:

awdash M2NSLI.BIN

M2N-SLI Deluxe specications summary

CPU Socket AM2 for AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 /AMD Athlon™ 64

Chipset NVIDIA® nForce® 570 SLI™ MCP

System bus 2000 / 1600 MT/s

Memory Dual-channel memory architecture

Expansion slots 2 x PCI Express™ x16 slots at x16, x8 speed

Scalable Link Interface (SLI™)

Storage NVIDIA® nForce® 570 SLI™ MCP supports:

LAN Dual Gigabit LAN controllers

/AMD Athlon™ 64 FX/AMD Sempron™ processors Supports AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet™ Technology AMD64 architecture enables simultaneous 32-bit and 64-bit computing AMD Live!™ ready

- 4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support unbuffered ECC/non-ECC DDR2 800/667/533 MHz memory modules

- Supports up to 8 GB system memory

Supports NVIDIA® SLI™ Technology (both at x8 mode) 2 x PCI Express™ x1 slots 3 x PCI 2.2 slots

Supports two identical NVIDIA® SLI™-ready graphics card ASUS two-slot thermal design ASUS PEG Link

- 1 x IDE connector for up to two Ultra DMA 133/100/66/33 devices

- 6 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors support six Serial ATA devices

- RAID 0, RAID1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5, and JBOD congurations spanning across Serial ATA drives via the onboard NVIDIA® MediaShield™ RAID controller

JMicron® JMB363 Serial ATA controller supports:

- 1 x Internal Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s

- 1 x External Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s on the rear panel (SATA-On-The-Go)

- RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD conguration

NVIDIA® nForce® 570 SLI™ MCP built-in dual Gigabit MAC with external Marvell® PHY Supports Teaming and Fail-Over functions

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High Denition Audio SoundMAX® ADI AD1988B 8-channel CODEC

IEEE 1394 T1 1394 controller supports:

USB Supports up to 10 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (six at mid-board,

ASUS AI Lifestyle features

ASUS Exclusive Overclocking features

Special features ASUS EZ DIY:

Supports Jack-Sensing, Enumeration, Multi-Streaming, and Jack-Retasking Technology Optical and Coaxial S/PDIF Out interfaces

- 2 x IEEE 1394a connectors (one at mid-board, one at the rear panel)

four on the rear panel)

AI Nap AI Gear Advanced Thermal Design

- ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-pipe Thermal solution ASUS Crystal Sound

- Noise lter

- ASUS Array Microphone

Intelligent overclocking tools:

- AI NOS™ (Non-delay Overclocking System)

- AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner)

- ASUS PEG Link ASUS O.C. Prole: overclocking conguration-sharing tool Precision Tweaker:

- vDIMM: 15-step DRAM voltage control

- vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.0125 V increment

- Stepless Frequency Selection(SFS) allows FSB tuning from 200 MHz up to 400 MHz at 1 MHz increment

- PCI Express frequency allows PCI Express x16

frequency tuning from 100 MHz to 200 MHz at 1 MHz increment

Overclocking protection:

- ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS AI Booster Utility

- Q-Connector

- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3

- ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS Music Alarm

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M2N-SLI Deluxe specications summary

Rear panel 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple)

Internal connectors 3 x USB 2.0 connectors support six additional USB 2.0

BIOS features 4 Mb BIOS ROM, AWARD BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM2.0,

Manageability WOL by PME, WOR by PME, Chassis intrusion, PXE

1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x Serial (COM1) port 1 x IEEE 1394a port 1 x External Serial ATA port 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port 1 x Coaxial S/PDIF Out port 2 x LAN (RJ-45) ports 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel audio ports

ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector for two devices 7 x Serial ATA connectors 1 x CPU / 4 x Chassis / 1 x Power fan connectors 1 x ADH connector 1 x IEEE 1394a connector 1 x Parallel connector 1 x S/PDIF Out connector Chassis intrusion connector Front panel audio connector CD audio in connector 24-pin ATX power connector 4-pin ATX 12 V power connector System panel connector

SM BIOS 2.3

Power requirements ATX power supply with 24-pin and 4-pin 12V plugs

ATX 12V 2.0 compliant

Support CD contents Device drivers

ASUS AI Booster ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update NVIDIA® MediaShield™ RAID Anti-virus software (OEM version)

Form factor ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.5 cm)

*Specications are subject to change without notice.

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

Product

introduction

Chapter summary

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

1.2 Package contents .........................................................................

1.3 Special features ............................................................................

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ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe

1.1 Welcome!

Thank you for buying an ASUS® M2N-SLI Deluxe 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.

Motherboard ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe

I/O modules IEEE 1394a module 1 x 2-port USB 2.0 module

Cables 6 x Serial ATA cables 3 x Serial ATA power cables for six devices 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable

Accessories I/O shield ASUS SLI™ Bridge ASUS Array Mic ASUS Q-Connector Kit for USB, IEEE1394, and system panel connector (Retail version only)

Application CD ASUS motherboard support CD InterVideo® Media Launcher (OEM version)

Documentation User guide

If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.

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1.3 Special features

1.3.1 Product highlights

Latest processor technology

The motherboard comes with a 940-pin AM2 socket that supports AMD Athlon™ 64 X2/AMD Athlon™ 64/AMD Athlon™ 64 FX/AMD Sempron™ processors. With an integrated low-latency high-bandwidth memory controller and a highly scalable HyperTransport™ technology-based system bus, the motherboard provides a

powerful platform for your diverse computing needs, increased ofce productivity,

and enhanced digital media experience. See page 2-6 for details.

NVIDIA® Scalable Link Interface (SLI™)

The NVIDIA® Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) technology allows two graphics processing units (GPUs) in a single system. This technology takes advantage of the PCI Express™ bus architecture and features intelligent hardware and software solutions that allows multiple GPUs to work together and achieve exceptional graphics performance.

DDR2 memory support

The motherboard supports DDR2 memory that features data transfer rates of

800/667/533 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the latest

3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. The dual-channel DDR2 architecture doubles the bandwidth of your system memory to boost system performance, eliminating bottlenecks with peak bandwidths of up to 12.8 GB/s. See pages 2-11 to 2-13 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

specications. See page 2-18 for details.

Dual RAID solution

Onboard RAID controllers provide the motherboard with dual-RAID functionality that allows you to select the best RAID solution using IDE or Serial ATA devices.

The NVIDIA® nForce® 570 SLI™ chipset allows RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID

5, and JBOD conguration for six SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors. See pages 2-25.

The JMicron JMB363 controller supports two additional Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (one at mid-board and one on the rear panel) and allows RAID 0,

RAID 1, and JBOD congurations on these ports. See pages 2-26 for details.

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Serial ATA I/II technology and SATA-On-The-Go

The motherboard fully supports the Serial ATA II 3.0 Gb/s technology through the Serial ATA interfaces and the NVIDIA® nForce® 570 SLI™ chipset. The Serial

ATA 3 Gb/s specication provides twice the bandwidth of the current Serial ATA

products with a host of new features, including Nativa Command Queueing (NCQ), and Power Management (PM) Implementation Algorithm. Serial ATA allows for

thinner, more exible cables with lower pin count and reduced voltage required.

Leveraging these Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s features is the SATA-On-The-Go.

Supported by the JMicron Serial ATA RAID controller, it provides two Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (one at mid-board and one on the rear panel) to provide smart setup, and hot-plug function. See pages 2-21, 2-22, and 2-23 for details.

IEEE 1394a support

The IEEE 1394a interface provides high-speed and exible PC connectivity to

a wide range of peripherals and devices compliant to the IEEE 1394a standard. The IEEE 1394a interface allows up to 400 Mbps transfer rates through simple, low-cost, high-bandwidth asynchronous (real-time) data interfacing between computers, peripherals, and consumer electronic devices such as camcorders, VCRs, printers, TVs, and digital cameras. See pages 2-21 and 2-27 for details.

S/PDIF digital sound ready

The motherboard supports the S/PDIF technology through the S/PDIF interfaces on the rear panel. The S/PDIF technology turns your computer into a high-end entertainment system with digital connectivity to powerful audio and speaker systems. See pages 2-23 and 2-32 for details.

USB 2.0 technology

The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specication,

dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB

1.1 to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0. USB 2.0 is backward compatible with USB 1.1. See pages 2-22 and 2-27 for details.

Dual Gigabit LAN solution

The motherboard comes with dual Gigabit LAN controllers to provide the total solution for your networking needs. These network controllers provide faster data

bandwidth for your wired or wireless Internet, LAN, and le sharing requirements.

See page 2-21 for details.

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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. See page 4-26 for details.

1.3.2 ASUS AI Lifestyle features

AI Gear

AI Gear provides four modes that adjust the CPU frequency and Vcore voltage

minimizing system noise and power consumption. You can choose the mode that

best suits your computing needs. See page 5-21 for details

AI Nap

With AI Nap, the system can continue running at minimum power and noise when the user is temporarily away. To wake the system and return to the OS environment, simply click the mouse or press a key. See page 5-20 for details.

ASUS Crystal Sound

This feature enhances speech-centric applications like Skype, online games, video conference and recording. See page 5-27 for details.

ASUS Array Mic

The bundled Superbeam Array Microphone receives only the sound coming from the reception cone and ignores the sound coming from other directions. This mechanism eliminates a large number of interferences, including neighboring speakers and reverberation. It also uses advanced

de-reverberation techniques to reduce echo and minimize its effect on the

speech engine.

Noise Filter

This feature detects repetitive and stationary noises (non-voice signals) like computer fans, air conditioners, and other background noises then eliminates it in the incoming audio stream while recording.

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Advanced Thermal Design

Fanless Design and Heat-pipe

The ASUS fanless design allows multi-directional heat ow from major

thermal sources in the motherboard to lower overall system temperature, resulting in quieter operation and longer system life. ASUS has devoted special efforts to address the thermal issues across the motherboard, and most notably in the following areas: CPU, power, VGA, and chipset. The heat pipe, heatsink, and strategic board layout were tailor-made to dissipate heat

in the most efcient manner.

1.3.3 ASUS Special features

ASUS Music Alarm

Wake up to the music of your choice instead of the irritating sound of an alarm clock. The ASUS Music Alarm gives you a personal wake-up call using your favorite CD music when the system is off. See pages 4-42 and 5-17 for details.

ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3

The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to restore corrupted BIOS data from a

USB ash disk containing the BIOS le. This utility saves users the cost and hassle

of buying a replacement BIOS chip. See page 4-9 for details.

ASUS EZ Flash 2

EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Simply press the predened

hotkey to launch the utility and update the BIOS without entering the OS. Update

your BIOS easily without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based ash

utility. See page 4-5 for details.

ASUS Q-Connector

ASUS Q-Connector allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to the motherboard. This unique module eliminates the trouble of connecting the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections.

PEG Link Mode

This feature enhances your PCI Express graphics card performance. It allows the motherboard to automatically adjust the PCI Express graphics link mode to the

correct frequency based on the system conguration. Four additional settings are

available for overclocking the PEG Link Mode.

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Precision Tweaker

This feature allows you to ne tune the CPU/memory voltage and gradually increase the Front Side Bus (FSB) and PCI Express frequency at 1MHz increment

to achieve maximum system performance.

C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)

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.

1.3.4 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking features

ASUS O.C. Prole

The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Prole that allows users to conveniently

store or load multiple BIOS settings. The BIOS settings can be stored in the

CMOS or a separate le, giving users freedom to share and distribute their favorite

settings.

AI NOS™ (Non-Delay Overclocking System)

The patented ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System™ (AI NOS™) technology auto-detects the CPU loading and dynamically overclocks the CPU speed when needed. Unlike other dynamic overclocking techniques, AI NOS™ reacts much faster to satisfy your need for speed. See page 4-20 for details.

1-6 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

Chapter summary

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 Jumper ........................................................................................

2.7 Connectors .................................................................................

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2.1 Before you proceed

M2N-SLI DELUXE Onboard LED

SB_PWR

Standby

Power

OFF

Powered

Off

M2N-SLI DELUXE

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.

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2.2 Motherboard overview

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Before you install the motherboard, study the conguration 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.

Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard.

Place this side towards

the rear of the chassis

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Socket AM2

DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module)

DDR2 DIMM_B2 (64 bit,240-pin module)

DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module)

DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64 bit,240-pin module)

PCI1

PCI2

PCI3

PCIEX16_1

PCIEX16_2

PRI_IDE

PANEL

4Mb

BIOS

CR2032 3V Lithium Cell

CMOS Power

AAFP

PCIEX1_2

PCIEX1_1

PS/2KBMS

T: Mouse B: Keyboard

LAN1_USB12

LAN2_USB34

EATXPWR

FLOPPY

ADH

IE1394_2

USB78

USB56

CLRTC

CHASSIS

SATA2

SATA1

SATA3

SATA4

SATA5 SATA6

SATA_RAID1

CHA_FAN3

CHA_FAN4

PWR_FAN

CHA_FAN1

CHA_FAN2

USB910

CPU_FAN

Super I/O

SPDIF_O1

SPDIF_O2

COM1

ESATA_1394

AUDIO

LPT

ATX12V

24.5cm (9.6in)

30.5cm (12.0in)

NF570-SLI

ADI

1988B

Marvell 88E1116

JMicron JMB363

TSB43AB22A

SB_PWR

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nVIDIA

2.2.3 Motherboard layout

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2.2.4 Layout contents

Slots Page

1. DDR2 DIMM slots 2-11

2. PCI slots

3. PCI Express x1 slots

4. PCI Express x16 slots

Jumper Page

1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 2-20

Rear panel connectors Page

1. PS/2 mouse port (green) 2-21

2. Serial (COM) port

3. IEEE 1394a port

4. LAN 1 (RJ-45) port.

5. LAN 2 (RJ-45) port.

6. Rear Speaker Out port (black)

7. Center/Subwoofer port (orange)

8. Line In port (light blue)

9. Line Out port (lime)

10. Microphone port (pink)

11. Side Speaker Out port (gray)

12. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2, 3 and 4

13. External SATA port

14. Optical S/PDIF Out port

15. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port

16. PS/2 keyboard port (purple)

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Internal connectors Page

1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) 2-24

2. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE)

3. NVIDIA

nForce 570 SLI Serial ATA connectors

2-24

2-25 (7-pin SATA1 [red], SATA2 [red], SATA3 [red], SATA4 [red], SATA5 [red], SATA6 [red])

4. JMicron

5. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910)

6. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2)

7. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors

Serial ATA RAID connector (7-pin SATA_RAID1) 2-26

2-27

2-28 (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1, 3-pin CHA_FAN2, 3-pin CHA_FAN3, 3-pin CHA_FAN4, 3-pin PWR_FAN1)

8. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS)

9. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin EATX12V)

10. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)

11. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD)

12. Parallel port connector (26-1 pin LPT)

13. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)

14. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL)

•

System power LED (2-pin LED)

•

Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin IDE_LED)

•

System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER)

•

ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWR)

•

Reset button (2-pin RESET)

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2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)

M2N-SLI DELUXE CPU Socket AM2

M2N-SLI DELUXE

The motherboard comes with a 940-pin AM2 socket designed for the AMD Athlon™ 64/AMD Athlon™ 64 FX/AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 and AMD Sempron™ processors.

•

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!

•

Carefully follow the CPU installation procedure to avoid damaging the

motherboard or CPU, or both.

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/AMD Athlon™ 64 FX/AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 and AMD Sempron™ processors require a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance.

Make sure that you use only AMD-certied 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.

CPU fan

CPU heatsink

Retention module base

Retention bracket

Retention bracket lock

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-SLI DELUXE CPU Fan Connector

CPU_FAN

GND

CPU FAN PWR

CPU FAN IN

CPU FAN PWM

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to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN.

• Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector.

• This connector is backward compatible to the 3-pin CPU fan connector..

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2.4 System memory

M2N-SLI DELUXE 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets

112 Pins128 Pins

DIMM_B2

DIMM_A1

DIMM_A2

DIMM_B1

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2.4.1 Overview

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 gure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets:

Channel Sockets

Channel A DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2

Channel B DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2

2.4.2 Memory congurations

You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2GB unbuffered ECC/non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets.

Recommended Memory Congurations

Mode

Single Channel

Dual-channel (1)

Dual-channel (2)

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DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2

Populated – – –

– Populated – –

– – Populated –

– – – Populated

Populated – Populated –

– Populated – Populated

Populated Populated Populated Populated

Sockets

* For dual-channel memory conguration (2), you may:

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-bit 64-bit

Windows® 2000 Advanced Server

Windows® Server 2003 Enterprise Edition

Windows® Server 2003 Standard x64 Edition

Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition

Windows® Server 2003 Enterprise x64 Edition

• 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 Qualied 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® XP 32-bit version OS. The excess memory installation will not cause any usage problem, but it will not give users

the benet of manipulating this excess memory space.

Visit the ASUS FAQ site for further explanation: http://support.asus.com/faq/faq. aspx?SLanguage=en-us Under General Search, make the selections as shown, then click Search. Click the article titled “4GB memory installed but less memory size detected.”

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

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Qualied Vendors List DDR2-667

DDR2

Size

512MB KINGSTON E5108AE-6E-E SS KVR667D2N5/512 • • •

1024MB KINGSTON E5108AE-6E-E DS KVR667D2N5/1G • •

512MB KINGSTON E5108AE-6E-E SS KVR667D2E5/512 •

256MB KINGSTON HYB18T256800AF3 SS KVR667D2N5/256 • • •

256MB SAMSUNG K4T56083QF-ZCE6 SS M378T3253FZ0-CE6 • • •

256MB SAMSUNG K4T51163QC-ZCE6 SS M378T3354CZ0-CE6 • • •

512MB SAMSUNG ZCE6K4T51083QC SS M378T6553CZ0-CE6 • • •

1024MB SAMSUNG ZCE6K4T51083QC DS M378T2953CZ0-CE6 • • •

512MB MICRON 4VB41D9CZM DS MT16HTF6464AY-667B4 • •

256MB Inneon HYB18T512160AF-3S SS HYS64T32000HU-3S-A • • •

512MB Inneon HYB18T512800AF3S SS HYS64T64000HU-3S-A • • •

256MB Inneon HYB18T256800AF3S(ECC) SS HYS72T32000HU-3S-A • •

512MB Inneon HYB18T512800AF3S(ECC) SS HYS72T64000HU-3S-A • • •

1024MB Inneon HYB18T512800AF3S(ECC) DS HYS72T128020HU-3S-A • • •

512MB Hynix HY5PS12821AFP-Y5 SS HYMP564U64AP8-Y5 • • •

1024MB Hynix HY5PS12821AFP-Y5 DS HYMP512U64AP8-Y5 • • •

1024MB Hynix HY5PS1G831FP-Y5(ECC) SS HYMP112U72P8-Y5 • • •

512MB Hynix HY5PS12821AFP-Y5(ECC) SS HYMP564U72AP8-Y5 • • •

1024MB Hynix HY5PS12821AFP-Y5(ECC) DS HYMP512U72AP8-Y5 • •

512MB Hynix HY5PS12821AFP-Y4 SS HYMP564U64AP8-Y4 • • •

512MB Hynix HY5PS12821AFP-Y4(ECC) SS HYMP564U72AP8-Y4 • • •

1024MB Hynix HY5PS12821AFP-Y4(ECC) DS HYMP512U72AP8-Y4 • • •

256MB ELPIDA E2508AB-6E-E SS EBE25UC8ABFA-6E-E • • •

512MB ELPIDA E5108AE-6E-E SS EBE51UD8AEFA-6E-E • • •

1024MB ELPIDA Engineering Sample DS EBE11UD8AEFA-6E-E • • •

512MB crucial Heat-Sink Package DS BL6464AA664.16FB • • •

1024MB crucial Heat-Sink Package DS BL12864AA664.16FA • • •

512MB crucial Heat-Sink Package DS BL6464AL664.16FB • •

1024MB crucial Heat-Sink Package DS BL12864AL664.16FA • • •

1024MB Apacer E5108AE-6E-E DS 78.01092.420 •

512MB A-DATA E5108AE-6E-E SS M20EL5G3H3160B1C0Z •

Vendor Model

Side(s)

Component

DIMM socket

support

A* B* C*

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Qualied Vendors List DDR2-800

DDR2

Size

512MB KINGSTON K4T51083QC SS KVR800D2N5/512 • • •

1024MB KINGSTON K4T51083QC DS KVR800D2N5/1G • • •

512MB Inneon HYB18T256800AF25F DS HYS64T64020HU-25F-A • • •

512MB Hynix HY5PS12821BFP-S5 SS HYMP564U64BP8-S5 • •

512MB MICRON 5JAIIZ9DQQ SS MT8HTF6464AY-80EA3 • •

512MB MICRON 5ZD22D9GKX SS MT8HTF6464AY-80ED4 • • •

512MB MICRON 6CD22D9GKX SS MT8HTF6464AY-80ED4 • •

256MB A-DATA E2508AB-GE-E SS M20EL6F3G3160A1D0Z • •

Vendor Model

Side(s)

Component

DIMM socket

support

A* B* C*

Side(s): SS - Single-sided DS - Double-sided

DIMM Support:

A - Supports one module inserted in any slot for a single-channel memory

conguration.

B - Supports one pair of modules inserted into either the yellow slots or the black

slots as one pair of dual-channel memory conguration.

C - Supports two pairs of modules inserted into the yellow and black slots as two

pairs of dual-channel memory conguration.

Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest memory Qualied Vendor

List (QVL).

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2.4.3 Installing a DIMM

Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components.

To install a DIMM:

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 ts 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.

2.4.4 Removing a DIMM

To remove a DIMM:

1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM.

DDR2 DIMM notch

Unlocked retaining clip

Support the DIMM lightly with

your ngers when pressing the

retaining clips. The DIMM might

get damaged when it ips out

with extra force.

DDR2 DIMM notch

2. Remove the DIMM from the socket.

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2.5 Expansion 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.

2.5.1 Installing an expansion card

To install an expansion card:

1. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card.

2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis).

3. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to use. Keep the screw for later use.

4. Align the card connector with the slot and press rmly until the card is

completely seated on the slot.

5. Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier.

6. Replace the system cover.

2.5.2 Conguring an expansion card

After installing the expansion card, congure the it by adjusting the software

settings.

1. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 4 for information on BIOS setup.

2. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the tables on the next page.

3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card.

When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support “Share

IRQ” or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments; otherwise, conicts will

arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable.

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2.5.3 Interrupt assignments

Standard interrupt assignments

IRQ Priority Standard function

0 1 System Timer

1 2

2 – Redirect to IRQ#9

4 12 Communications Port (COM1)*

5 13 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering*

6 14 Floppy Disk Controller

7 15 Printer Port (LPT1)*

8 3 System CMOS/Real Time Clock

9 4 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering*

10 5 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering*

11 6 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering*

12 7 PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port*

13 8 Numeric Data Processor

14 9 Primary IDE Channel

* These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices.

IRQ assignments for this motherboard

PCI Slot 1 shared

PCI Slot 2 shared

PCI Slot 3 shared

Onboard 1394 shared

PCIe x16 slot 1 shared

PCIe x16 slot 2 shared

PCIe x1 slot 1 shared

PCIe x1 slot 2 shared

Keyboard Controller

A B C D E F G H

2.5.4 PCI slots

The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other

cards that comply with PCI specications. Refer to the gure below for the location

of the slots.

We recommend that you use PCI3 slot for long PCI cards.

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2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slot

This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other

cards that comply with the PCI Express specications. Refer to the gure below for

the location of the slot.

2.5.6 PCI Express x16 slots

This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphics cards that comply with the

PCI Express specications. Refer to the gure below for the location of the slots.

PCI Express x1 slot

PCI Express x16 blue slot

• In single card mode, we recommend that you use the blue PCI Express

• Due to chipset limitation, the black PCI Express x16 (PCIEX16_2) slot can

• Connect a rear chassis fan to the chassis (CHA_FAN1 or CHA_FAN2)

• We recommend that you provide sufcient power when running NVIDIA

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(at x16 speed)

x16 (PCIEX16_1) slot.

only operate at x8 speed.

connector when using two graphics cards for better thermal environment. See page 2-28 for details.

SLI™ mode. See pages 2-29 and 2-30 for details.

PCI slots

PCI Express x1 slot

PCI slots

PCI Express x 16 black slot (at x8 speed)

Recommended PCI Express x16 congurations

Mode

Non-SLI mode PCIe x16 graphics card x16 NA

Dual graphics

card in SLI Mode

PCIEX16_1 (Blue) slot PCIE16_2 (Black) slot

Card type Speed Card type Speed

PCIe x16 graphics card x16 PCIe x16 graphics card x8

PCIe x16 graphics card x16 Other PCIe devices x8, x4, x1

Two identical NVIDIA® SLI™ Edition graphics cards at x8, x8 speed

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2.6 Jumper

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Clear RTC RAM

CLRTC

Normal Clear CMOS

(Default)

2 31 2

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Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC)

This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords.

To erase the RTC RAM:

1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord.

2. Remove the onboard battery.

3. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 2-3. Keep the cap on

pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to pins 1-2.

4. Reinstall the battery.

5. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer.

6. Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup

to re-enter data.

Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure!

• Make sure to re-enter your previous BIOS settings after you clear the CMOS.

• You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. For system failure due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Shut down and reboot the system so the BIOS can automatically reset parameter settings to default values.

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2.7 Connectors

5 7

2.7.1 Rear panel connectors

1. PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse.

2. Serial port.

devices.

3. IEEE 1394a port.

connectivity for audio/video devices, storage peripherals, PCs, or portable devices.

4. LAN 1 (RJ-45) port.

this port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications.

5. LAN 2 (RJ-45) port.

controller, this port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications.

This 9-pin COM1 port is for pointing devices and other serial

This 6-pin IEEE 1394a port provides high-speed

Supported by Marvell® 88E1116 Gigabit LAN controller,

Supported by the Marvell® 88E1116 Gigabit LAN

LAN port LED indications

LED

LAN port

SPEED

LED

Activity/Link Speed LED Status Description Status Description

OFF No link OFF 10 Mbps connection

ORANGE Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection

BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection

ACT/LINK

6. Rear Speaker Out port (black). This port connects the rear speakers in a

4-channel, 6-channel, or 8-channel audio conguration.

7. Center/Subwoofer port (orange).

speakers.

8. Line In port (light blue).

This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or

This port connects the center/subwoofer

other audio sources.

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9. Line Out port (lime). This port connects a headphone or a speaker. In

4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel conguration, the function of this port

becomes Front Speaker Out.

10. Microphone port (pink).

11. Side Speaker Out port (gray).

This port connects a microphone.

This port connects the side speakers in an

8-channel audio conguration.

Refer to the audio conguration table below for the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel conguration.

Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel conguration

Port Headset

2-channel

Light Blue Line In Line In Line In Line In

Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out

Pink Mic In Mic In Mic In Mic In

Gray – – – Side Speaker Out

Black – Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out

Orange – – Center/Subwoofer Center/Subwoofer

4-channel 6-channel 8-channel

12. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2, 3 and 4. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB)

ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.

13. External SATA port. This port connects to an external SATA box. This port

supports a Serial ATA hard disk drive that you can combine with an external

Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s device to congure a RAID 0, RAID 1, or JBOD set

through the onboard JMicron® SATA RAID controller.

The external SATA port supports external Serial ATA

3.0 Gb/s devices. Longer

cables support higher power requirements to deliver signal up to two meters away, and enables improved hot-swap function.

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• If you intend to create a RAID conguration using this connector, set the

JMicron JMB363 controller item in the BIOS to [AHCI] or [RAID]. See

section “4.4.7 Onboard Device Conguration” for details.

• Use the onboard SATA_RAID1 and an external Serial ATA box connected

to the external SATA port, if you want to congure RAID 0, RAID 1, or

JBOD.

• The external Serial ATA box are purchased separately.

• The external SATA port does not support port multiplier function.

• DO NOT insert a different connector to this port.

• DO NOT remove or unplug the external Serial ATA device when running under RAID mode to prevent data loss or damage.

14. Optical S/PDIF Out port. This port connects an external audio output device

via an optical S/PDIF cable.

15. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port.

This port connects an external audio output device

via an coaxial S/PDIF cable.

16. PS/2 keyboard port (purple)

. This port is for a PS/2 keyboard.

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2.7.2 Internal connectors

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Floppy Disk Drive Connector

NOTE:

Orient the red markings on

the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1.

PIN 1

FLOPPY

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1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY)

This connector is for the provided oppy disk drive (FDD) signal cable. Insert

one end of the cable to this connector, then connect the other end to the

signal connector at the back of the oppy disk drive.

Pin 5 on the connector is removed to prevent incorrect cable connection when using a FDD cable with a covered Pin 5.

2. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE)

The onboard IDE connector is for the Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable. There are three connectors on each Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. Connect the blue connector to the motherboard’s IDE

connector, then select one of the following modes to congure your device.

Drive jumper setting Mode of

Cable connector

device(s)

Single device Cable-Select or Master - Black

Two devices Cable-Select Master

Black

Slave Gray

Master Master Black or gray

Slave Slave

• Pin 20 on the IDE connector is removed to match the covered hole on the Ultra DMA cable connector. This prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable.

• Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 100/66 IDE devices.

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If any device jumper is set as “Cable-Select,” make sure all other device

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PRI_IDE

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SATA Connectors

GND

RSATA_TXP5

RSATA_TXN5

GND

RSATA_RXP5

RSATA_RXN5

GND

RSATA_TXP1

RSATA_TXN1

GND

RSATA_RXP1

RSATA_RXN1

GND

RSATA_TXP2

RSATA_TXN2

GND

RSATA_RXP2

RSATA_RXN2

GND

RSATA_TXP3

RSATA_TXN3

GND

RSATA_RXP3

RSATA_RXN3

GND

RSATA_TXP4

RSATA_TXN4

GND

RSATA_RXP4

RSATA_RXN4

GND

SATA1

SATA5

SATA4

SATA3

SATA2

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GND

RSATA_TXP6

RSATA_TXN6

GND

RSATA_RXP6

RSATA_RXN6

GND

SATA6

jumpers have the same setting.

3. NVIDIA® nForce® 570 SLI MCP Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1 [red], SATA2 [red], SATA3 [red], SATA4 [red], SATA5 [red], SATA6 [red])

These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. The Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s is backward

compatible with Serial ATA 1.5 Gb/s specication.

If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1,

RAID 0+1, RAID 5, or JBOD conguration through the onboard NVIDIA

MediaShield™ controller.

The RAID function of these connectors is set to [Disabled] by default. If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, enable the RAID

Enabled item in the SATA Conguration sub-menu in the BIOS. See section “4.4.7 Onboard Device Conguration” for details.

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M2N-SLI DELUXE SATA RAID Connector

SATA_RAID1

GND

RSATA_TXP1

RSATA_TXN1

GND

RSATA_RXP1

RSATA_RXN1

GND

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right angle side

Connect the right-angle side of the SATA signal cable to the SATA device or you may connect the right-angle side of the SATA cable to the onboard SATA port

to avoid placement conict with

huge graphics cards.

4. JMicron JMB363® Serial ATA RAID connector (7-pin SATA_RAID1)

This connector is for a Serial ATA signal cable. This connector supports

a Serial ATA hard disk drive that you can congure for RAID through the

onboard Serial ATA RAID controller.

The JMicron JMB363 controller item in the BIOS is set to [IDE] by default, allowing you to enable the hot-plug function for the external device. Set to [AHCI] or [RAID] to use the connectors to build a RAID set. See section “4.4.7

Onboard Device Conguration” for details.

Before creating a RAID set using Serial ATA hard disks, make sure that you have connected the Serial ATA signal cables and installed Serial ATA hard disk

drives; otherwise, you cannot enter the JMicron® JMB363 RAID utility and SATA

BIOS setup during POST.

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5. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910)

M2N-SLI DELUXE USB 2.0 Connectors

USB78

USB+5V

USB_P8-

USB_P8+

GND

USB+5V

USB_P7-

USB_P7+

GND

USB56

USB+5V

USB_P6

GND

USB+5V

USB_P5-

USB_P5+

GND

USB+5V

USB_P9-

USB_P10-

USB_P9+

USB_P10+

GND

USB910

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IEEE 1394a Connector

IE1394_2

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+-2AP

DNG

+-2BPT

V21+

DNG

+2 A

DNG

+2BPT

V21+

These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0

specication that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed.

Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard!

Connect one end of the USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector rst before

connecting to the USB connector onboard.

6. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2)

This connector is for a IEEE 1394a port. Connect the IEEE 1394a module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.

Never connect a USB cable to the IEEE 1394a connector. Doing so will damage the motherboard!

Connect one end of the IEEE1394 cable to the ASUS Q-Connector rst before

connecting to the IEEE1394 connector onboard.

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7. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors

M2N-SLI DELUXE Fan Connectors

CHA_FAN

PWR_FAN

GND

Rotation

+12V

GND

Rotation

CPU_FAN

GND

CPU FAN PWR

CPU FAN IN

CPU FAN PWM

GND

Rotation

GND

Rotation

GND

Rotation

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CHA_FAN

CHA_FAN_PWR

(4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN_PWR1, 3-pin CHA_FAN_PWR2, 3-pin CHA_FAN_PWR3, 3-pin CHA_FAN_PWR4, 3-pin PWR_FAN)

The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA ~ 2000 mA (24 W max.) or a total of 1 A ~ 7 A (84 W max.) at +12V. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector.

Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufcient air ow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are

not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors!

• Only the CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN_PWR1, CHA_FAN_PWR2, CHA_FAN_ PWR3, and CHA_FAN_PWR4 connectors support the ASUS Q-Fan2 feature.

• If you install two graphics cards, we recommend that you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1 or CHA_FAN2 for better thermal environment.

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8. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS)

M2N-SLI DELUXE

Chassis Intrusion Connector

CHASSIS

+5VSB_MB

Chassis Signal

GND

(Default)

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ATX Power Connector

+3 Volts +3 Volts Ground +5 Volts

+5 Volts

Ground

Ground Power OK +5V Standby +12 Volts

-5 Volts

+5 Volts

+3 Volts

-12 Volts Ground

Ground

PSON#

Ground

+5 Volts

+12 Volts +3 Volts

+5 Volts

Ground

+12V DC

GND

+12V DC

GND

ATX12V

EATXPWR

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This connector is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to this connector. The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to this connector when a chassis component is removed or replaced. The signal is then generated as a chassis intrusion event.

By default, the pins labeled “Chassis Signal” and “Ground” are shorted with a jumper cap. Remove the jumper caps only when you intend to use the chassis intrusion detection feature.

9. ATX power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR, 4-pin EATX12V)

These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs

are designed to t these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down rmly until the connectors completely t.

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•

M2N-SLI DELUXE

Azalia Front Panel Audio Connector

M2N-SLI DELUXE

AC ‘97-compliant pin definition

AAFP

MIC2_L

Line out_R

Line out_L

MICPWR

AGND

SENSE2_RETUR

PORT1 L

PORT2 R

PORT2 L

SENSE1_RETUR

SENSE_SEND

PORT1 R

PRESENCE#

GND

Azalia-compliant

pin definition

For a fully congured system, we recommend that you use a power supply

unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specication 2.0 (or later version)

and provides a minimum power of 600 W.

• Do not forget to connect the 4-pin ATX +12 V power plug; otherwise, the

system will not boot.

• Use of a PSU with a higher power output is recommended when

conguring a system with more power-consuming devices. The system

may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate.

10. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)

This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector.

•

We recommend that you connect a high-denition front panel audio

module to this connector to avail of the motherboard’s high-denition audio

capability.

• By default, this connector is set to AC97 Audio. If you want to connect a

High Denition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Support Type item in the BIOS to [HD Audio]. See section “4.4.7

Onboard Device Conguration” for details..

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11. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD)

M2N-SLI DELUXE

Internal Audio Connector

(black)

Right Audio Channel

Left Audio Channel

Ground

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M2N-SLI DELUXE Parallel Port Connector

LPT

STB#

AFD

PD0ERR#

PD1

INIT

PD2SLIN#

PD3GND

PD4

GND

PD7 PD6 PD5

GND GND

GND

ACK#

GND

BUSY

SLCT

GND

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This connector allows you to receive stereo audio input from an optical drive such as DVD or CD-ROM..

12. Parallel port connector (26-1 pin LPT)

This connector is for a parallel port. Connect the parallel port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.

The parallel port cable is purchased separately.

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13. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)

M2N-SLI DELUXE

Digital Audio Connector

+5V

SPDIFOUT

GND

SPDIF_OUT

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This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.

The S/PDIF module is purchased separately.

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14. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL)

M2N-SLI DELUXE

System Panel Connector

Requires an ATX power supply

PANEL

PLED-

PWR

+5V

Speaker

Ground

RESET

Ground

Reset

Ground

PWRSW

PLED+

IDE_LED-

IDE_LED+

IDE_LED

PLED SPEAKER

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This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.

•

System power LED (2-pin PLED)

This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode.

•

Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin IDE_LED)

This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the HDD Activity

LED cable to this connector. The IDE LED lights up or ashes when data is

read from or written to the HDD.

•

System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER)

This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings.

•

ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW)

This connector is for the system power button. Pressing the power button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft-off mode depending on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF.

•

Reset button (2-pin RESET)

This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power.

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Q-Connector (System panel)

ASUS Q-Connector allows you to easily to connect the chassis front panel cables to the motherboard. Perform these steps to install ASUS Q-Connector.

Step 1

Connect the front panel cables to their respective connectors on the ASUS Q-Connector. Refer to the labels on the Q-Connector for proper connection and

pin denition.

Step 2

Carefully connect the ASUS Q-Connector to the System panel connector.

The ASUS Q-Connector ts only in one orientation; if it doesn’t t, try reversing

it.

When installed, the Q-connector appears as shown.

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This chapter describes the power up sequence and ways of shutting down the system.

Powering up

Chapter summary

3.1 Starting up for the rst time ........................................................ 3-1

3.2 Powering off the computer ..........................................................

3-2

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3.1 Starting up for the rst time

1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover.

2. Be sure that all switches are off.

3. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis.

4. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that is equipped with a surge protector.

5. Turn on the devices in the following order:

a. Monitor

b. External SCSI devices (starting with the last device on the chain)

c. System power

6. After applying power, the system power LED on the system front panel case lights up. For systems with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up when you press the ATX power button. If your monitor complies with “green” standards or if it has a “power standby” feature, the monitor LED may light up or switch between orange and green after the system LED turns on.

The system then runs the power-on self tests or POST. While the tests are

running, the BIOS beeps or additional messages appear on the screen. If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from the time you turned on the power, the system may have failed a power-on test. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your retailer for assistance.

7. At power on, hold down the <Del> key to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in Chapter 4.

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3.2 Powering off the computer

3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function

If you are using Windows® 2000:

1. Click the Start button then click Shut Down...

2. Make sure that the Shut Down option button is selected, then click the OK button to shut down the computer.

3. The power supply should turn off after Windows

If you are using Windows® XP:

1. Click the Start button then select Turn Off Computer.

2. Click the Turn Off button to shut down the computer.

3. The power supply should turn off after Windows

3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch

While the system is ON, pressing the power switch for less than four seconds puts the system to sleep mode or to soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. Refer to section “4.5 Power Menu” in Chapter 4 for details.

shuts down.

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This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.

BIOS setup