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Asus VISTA EDITION M2N-PLUS SLI User Manual

Asus VISTA EDITION M2N-PLUS SLI
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Motherboard
M2N-Plus SLI
Vista Edition

Table of Contents

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Asus VISTA EDITION M2N-PLUS SLI Specifications

General IconGeneral
SocketAM2
Memory TypeDDR2
Max Memory8GB
Audio ChipsetRealtek ALC883
Audio Channels8-Channel
Max. LAN Speed10/100/1000 Mbps
Form FactorATX
Memory Slots4 x DIMM
Expansion Slots2 x PCIe x16
Storage InterfaceSATA II
SATA RAIDRAID 0, 1, 0+1, 5
PS/22
USB Ports10 x USB 2.0 (4 rear, 6 internal)

Summary

Notices

FCC Compliance Statement

FCC compliance statement for the device.

Canadian Communications Compliance

Canadian compliance statement for the device.

Safety Information

Electrical Safety Precautions

Precautions to prevent electrical shock hazards.

Operational Safety Guidelines

Guidelines for safe operation and handling of the motherboard.

About This Guide

Guide Organization

Explanation of the manual's structure and content.

Conventions Used in This Guide

Typography and Symbols

Explains text formatting, symbols, and command conventions.

Chapter 1: Product Introduction

Welcome Message

Welcome message and introduction to the motherboard.

Package Contents

Lists the items included in the motherboard package.

Special Features Overview

Describes various ASUS AI Lifestyle and special features.

Chapter 2: Hardware Information

Before You Proceed

Precautions before installing motherboard components or changing settings.

Motherboard Overview

Details on motherboard placement, screw holes, and layout.

CPU Installation Guide

Installation guide for the CPU and heatsink/fan assembly.

System Memory Configuration

Overview and configuration of DDR2 DIMM sockets and memory.

Expansion Slots Guide

Information on installing and configuring expansion cards like PCI and PCIe.

Jumper Settings

Configuration of jumpers for clear CMOS, USB wake-up, and keyboard power.

Component Connectors

Details on rear panel and internal connectors for various peripherals.

Chapter 3: Powering Up

First Time Startup

Step-by-step guide for the initial system startup process.

Computer Shutdown Procedures

Procedures for shutting down the computer using OS or power switch.

Chapter 4: BIOS Setup

Managing and Updating BIOS

Information on utilities for BIOS management and updates.

BIOS Setup Program Navigation

Guide on navigating and using the BIOS setup utility interface.

BIOS Main Menu Options

Overview of basic system information displayed in the BIOS main menu.

Advanced BIOS Settings

Configuration options for CPU, system frequency, and other advanced settings.

BIOS Power Management

Settings related to Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI).

BIOS Boot Options

Options for configuring system boot device priority and settings.

BIOS Tools Menu

Access to special function utilities like ASUS EZ Flash 2.

BIOS Exit Menu

Options for saving, discarding changes, or loading default BIOS settings.

Chapter 5: Software Support

Operating System Installation

Information on supported OS and installation notes.

Support CD Contents

Details on drivers, applications, and utilities on the support CD.

Software Utility Information

Information on specific software utilities like ASUS MyLogo2 and Cool 'n' Quiet.

Windows Vista Features

Details on the ASAP (ASUS Accelerated Propeller) feature for Vista.

RAID Configuration Guide

Explanation of different RAID configurations supported by the motherboard.

Creating RAID Driver Disk

Steps to create a floppy disk with RAID drivers for OS installation.

Chapter 6: NVIDIA SLI Technology Support

NVIDIA SLI Overview

Introduction to NVIDIA SLI technology and its requirements.

Dual Graphics Card Setup

Instructions for installing SLI-ready graphics cards and enabling multi-GPU.

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