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Asus M2N-MX User Manual

Asus M2N-MX
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Motherboard
M2N-MX

Table of Contents

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Asus M2N-MX Specifications

General IconGeneral
ECCYes
Number of memory slots4
Maximum internal memory4 GB
Processor socketSocket AM2
Processor manufacturerAMD
Maximum number of SMP processors1
USB 2.0 connectors3
USB 2.0 ports quantityUSB 2.0 ports have a data transmission speed of 480 Mbps, and are backwards compatible with USB 1.1 ports. You can connect all kinds of peripheral devices to them.
Audio chipADI AD1986A
Power source typeATX
Audio output channels5.1 channels
Motherboard form factormicro ATX
Bundled softwareASUS PC Probe II ASUS LiveUpdate AMD Cool'n'Quiet
Graphics cardGeForce 6100
Special featuresASUS Q-Fan ASUS My Logo 2 ASUS CrashFreeBIOS2 ASUS EZ Flash 2
Manageability featuresWfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL PME, WOR, PXE
Controller interface typeNVIDIA MCP61P
Networking featuresGigabit Ethernet
BIOS memory size32 Mbit
RAID levels0, 1, 0+1
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth222 mm
Width245 mm

Summary

Product Introduction and Hardware Setup

Welcome and Package Contents

Introduces the motherboard and lists included package items for verification.

Key Motherboard Features

Highlights the main technologies and product specifications of the motherboard.

Innovative ASUS Technologies

Details unique ASUS features like CrashFree BIOS 2 and Q-Fan for enhanced functionality.

Pre-Installation Safety Guidelines

Essential safety precautions to follow before installing or modifying hardware.

Motherboard Component Identification

Visual guide to the motherboard's layout, slots, and connectors.

CPU Installation Procedure

Step-by-step guide for correctly installing the CPU into the socket.

Heatsink and Fan Mounting

Instructions for properly mounting the CPU heatsink and fan assembly.

System Memory (DIMM) Installation

Guide to installing DDR2 memory modules and recommended configurations.

Expansion Slot Usage and Types

Explains how to install expansion cards in PCI and PCI Express slots.

Jumpers and Connector Guide

Details the function of jumpers and identifies motherboard connectors.

BIOS Setup and Configuration

BIOS Update and Management

Covers utilities for updating, saving, and managing the system BIOS.

Navigating the BIOS Interface

Explains the BIOS setup menu structure, navigation keys, and screen elements.

Configuring Main BIOS Settings

Adjusting basic system settings like date, time, and storage device configurations.

Advanced BIOS Settings Explained

Detailed configuration options for CPU, Chipset, and various system devices.

Power Management Settings

Options for controlling system power states, ACPI, and APM features.

Boot Order Configuration

Settings to define the sequence of devices for system boot-up.

BIOS Security and Passwords

Procedures for setting supervisor and user passwords for BIOS access.

Exiting and Saving BIOS Changes

Guides on saving, discarding changes, or loading default BIOS settings.

Software and Driver Support

Operating System Installation Recommendations

Notes on installing OS and service packs for optimal hardware compatibility.

Support CD Contents Overview

Lists drivers, applications, and utilities available on the motherboard support CD.

Installing Essential Drivers

Instructions for installing key drivers like Chipset, Audio, and AMD utilities.

Installing System Utilities

Guides on installing system management tools like PC Probe and Adobe Reader.

Creating RAID Driver Disk

Steps to create a bootable floppy disk for NVIDIA RAID driver installation.

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