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xConventions used in this guideTo make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.Ty

4-34 Chapter 4: BIOS setupPower On By RTC Alarm [Disabled]Allows you to enable or disable RTC to generate a wake event. When this item is set to Enabl

ASUS M2N32-SLI Deluxe 4-354.5.4 Hardware MonitorThe items in this sub-menu displays the hardware monitor values automatically detected by the BIOS.

4-36 Chapter 4: BIOS setupThe succeeding item becomes user-congurable when you set the Chassis Q-Fan Control item to [Enabled].Chassis Q-Fan Prole [

ASUS M2N32-SLI Deluxe 4-374.6 Boot menuThe Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter> to d

4-38 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.6.2 Removable Drives1. Floppy DisksAllows you to assign a removable drive attached to the system.Select MenuItem Specic

ASUS M2N32-SLI Deluxe 4-394.6.5 Boot Settings Conguration F1:Help ↑↓ : Select Item -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults ESC: Exit

4-40 Chapter 4: BIOS setupTypematic Rate (Chars/Sec) [6]Allows you to select the rate at which a character repeats when you hold a key. Conguration o

ASUS M2N32-SLI Deluxe 4-413. When prompted, conrm the password by typing the exact characters again, then press <Enter>. The password eld s

4-42 Chapter 4: BIOS setupThe succeeding items become user-congurable when you enable the ASUS Music Alarm.4.7 Tools menuThe Tools menu items allow

ASUS M2N32-SLI Deluxe 4-43Alarm Day: Sunday/Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday/Friday/Saturday [Enabled]Allows you to enable or disable the alarm for

xiM2N32-SLI Deluxe specications summary(continued on the next page)CPU Socket AM2 for AMD Athlon™ 64 X2/ Athlon™64 /Athlon™ FX/Sempron™ processor

4-44 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.7.2 ASUS O.C. ProleThis item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Select MenuItem Specic HelpPress [Ente

ASUS M2N32-SLI Deluxe 4-45Select MenuItem 0 HelpSave current BIOS Prole to Prole 1.Save BIOS ProleSave to Prole 1Save to Prole 2Save to FilePhoe

4-46 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.7.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press <Enter>, a confirmation message app

ASUS M2N32-SLI Deluxe 4-474.8 Exit menuThe Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or

4-48 Chapter 4: BIOS setup

5Software supportThis chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package.

ASUS M2N32-SLI DeluxeChapter summary55.1 Installing an operating system ... 5-15.2 Support CD inform

ASUS M2N32-SLI Deluxe 5-1If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to locate the le ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN

5-2 Chapter 5: Software support5.2.2 Drivers menuThe drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install

ASUS M2N32-SLI Deluxe 5-35.2.3 Utilities menuThe Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS Cool ‘n

xiiM2N32-SLI Deluxe specications summaryHigh Denition Audio SoundMAX® ADI AD1988B 8-channel CODEC Supports Jack-Sensing, Enumeration, Multi-Streamin

5-4 Chapter 5: Software supportMicrosoft DirectX 9.0cInstalls the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0c is a multimedia technolo

ASUS M2N32-SLI Deluxe 5-55.2.5 Manuals menuThe Manuals menu contains a list of supplementary user manuals. Click an item to open the folder of the us

5-6 Chapter 5: Software support5.2.6 ASUS Contact informationClick the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also nd this inf

ASUS M2N32-SLI Deluxe 5-7Browse this CDDisplays the support CD contents in graphical format.Technical support FormDisplays the ASUS Technical Support

5-8 Chapter 5: Software support5.3 Software informationMost of the applications in the support CD have wizards that will conveniently guide you throu

ASUS M2N32-SLI Deluxe 5-99. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, ash the original BIOS to load the new boot logo.10. After ashing t

5-10 Chapter 5: Software support5.3.2 Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ TechnologyThe motherboard supports the AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ Technology that dynamically and au

ASUS M2N32-SLI Deluxe 5-11Windows® 98 SE/Me1. From the Windows® 98 SE/Me operating system, click the Start button. Select Settings, then Control Pane

5-12 Chapter 5: Software supportLaunching the Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ softwareThe motherboard support CD includes the Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ software that enables

ASUS M2N32-SLI Deluxe 5-135.3.3 ASUS PC Probe IIPC Probe II is a utility that monitors the computer’s vital components, and detects and alerts you of

xiiiM2N32-SLI Deluxe specications summary(continued on the next page)ASUS Exclusive Overclocking featuresIntelligent overclocking tools: - AI NOS™

5-14 Chapter 5: Software supportButton Function Opens the Conguration window Opens the Report window Opens the Desktop Management Interface windo

ASUS M2N32-SLI Deluxe 5-15Changing the monitor panels positionTo change the position of the monitor panels in the desktop, click the arrow down button

5-16 Chapter 5: Software supportMonitoring sensor alertThe monitor panel turns red when a component value exceeds or is lower than the threshold value

ASUS M2N32-SLI Deluxe 5-17PCI browserClick to display the PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) browser. This browser provides information on the

5-18 Chapter 5: Software supportMemory usageThe Memory tab shows both used and available physical memory. The pie chart at the bottom of the window re

ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe 5-195.3.4 ASUS AI GearASUS AI Gear provides four system performance options that allows you to select the best performance setti

5-20 Chapter 5: Software supportYou can also set the AI Gear modes by clicking the AI Gear icon on the Windows taskbar.• When AI Gear is enabled, the

ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe 5-215.3.5 ASUS AI NapThis feature allows you to minimize the power consumption of your computer whenever you are away. Enable thi

5-22 Chapter 5: Software support5.3.6 ASUS Music AlarmThis motherboard is equipped with an audio alarm clock called ASUS Music Alarm. The ASUS Music

ASUS M2N32-SLI Deluxe 5-23OS congurationTo congure ASUS Music Alarm in Windows®1. Place the support CD into the optical drive.2. Click the Utiliti

xivM2N32-SLI Deluxe specications summaryInternal connectors Wireless Edition: 2 x USB 2.0 connectors support four additional USB 2.0 ports Standa

5-24 Chapter 5: Software support7. Click the arrow ( ) next to Options in the Options section. The Options panel appears. Disable or select the Repea

ASUS M2N32-SLI Deluxe 5-255.3.7 SoundMAX® High Denition Audio utilityThe ADI AD1988B High Denition Audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability

5-26 Chapter 5: Software supportFrom the taskbar, double-click on the SoundMAX® icon to display the SoundMAX® Control Panel.Audio Setup WizardBy click

ASUS M2N32-SLI Deluxe 5-27Jack congurationThis screen helps you congure your computer’s audio ports, depending on the audio devices you have install

5-28 Chapter 5: Software supportAudio preferencesClick the icon to go to the Preferences page. This page allows you to change various audio settings

ASUS M2N32-SLI Deluxe 5-29Microphone optionsClick the Listening Environment tab allows you to optimize your microphone input settings.Enhanced Microph

5-30 Chapter 5: Software support5.4 RAID congurationsThe motherboard comes with the Silicon Image Sil3132 and the NVIDIA® nForce™ 590 SLI Southbridg

ASUS M2N32-SLI Deluxe 5-315.4.1 Installing hard disksThe motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. For optimal performance, install identical

5-32 Chapter 5: Software support5.4.2 NVIDIA® MediaShield RAID congurationsThe motherboard includes a high performance RAID controller integrated i

ASUS M2N32-SLI Deluxe 5-33Entering the NVIDIA® MeidaShield RAID utilityTo enter the NVIDIA® RAID utility:1. Boot up your computer. 2. During POST,

1Product introductionThis chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports.

5-34 Chapter 5: Software supportTIP: For server systems, we recommend using a lower array block size. For multimedia computer systems used mainly for

ASUS M2N32-SLI Deluxe 5-35Rebuilding a RAID arrayTo rebuild a RAID array:1. From the Array List menu, use the up or down arrow keys to select a RAID

5-36 Chapter 5: Software support A new set of navigation keys is displayed on the bottom of the screen. 2. Press <R> to rebuild a RAID array.

ASUS M2N32-SLI Deluxe 5-37Deleting a RAID arrayTo delete a RAID array:1. From the Array List menu, use the up or down arrow keys to select a RAID arr

5-38 Chapter 5: Software supportClearing a disk dataTo clear disk data:1. From the Array List menu, use the up or down arrow keys to select a RAID ar

ASUS M2N32-SLI Deluxe 5-395.4.3 Silicon Image RAID congurations The Silicon Image RAID controller supports RAID 0, RAID 1 and JBOD congurations. Us

5-40 Chapter 5: Software supportEntering the Silicon Image BIOS RAID Conguration UtilityTo enter the Silicon Image BIOS RAID conguration utility:1.

ASUS M2N32-SLI Deluxe 5-41 Manual conguration a. Select Manual conguration and press <Enter>. The following pop-up menu appears. b. Use

5-42 Chapter 5: Software support2. Select RAID 1 then press <Enter> to display the following.MAIN MENUAuto congurationManual conguration c.

ASUS M2N32-SLI Deluxe 5-43PHYSICAL DRIVE0 XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXMB1 XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXMB2 XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXM

ASUS M2N32-SLI DeluxeChapter summary11.1 Welcome! ... 1-11.2 Pack

5-44 Chapter 5: Software support e. If you selected Create with data copy, the following pop-up menu appears. MAIN MENUAuto con

ASUS M2N32-SLI Deluxe 5-45Congure a CONCATENATION set when using a single Serial ATA drive; otherwise, the system will not recognize the drive. Creat

5-46 Chapter 5: Software support5.5 Creating a RAID driver diskA oppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows® 2000/XP operati

6 This chapter tells how to install SLI-ready PCI Express graphics cards. NVIDIA® SLI™ technology support

ASUS M2N32-SLI DeluxeChapter summary6.1 Overview ... 6-16.2 Dual graphic

ASUS M2N32-SLI Deluxe 6-16.1 OverviewThe motherboard supports the NVIDIA® SLI™ (Scalable Link Interface) - Intel® Edition technology that allows you

6-2 Chapter 6: NVIDIA® SLI™ technology support6.2 Dual graphics card setup6.2.1 Installing SLI-ready graphics cardsInstall only identical SLI-ready

ASUS M2N32-SLI Deluxe 6-34. Insert the second graphics card into the other slot. Make sure that the card is properly seated on the slot.If required,

6-4 Chapter 6: NVIDIA® SLI™ technology support7. Connect a VGA cable or a DVI-I cable to the graphics card/s.We recommend to install an additional c

ASUS M2N32-SLI Deluxe 6-5NVIDIA Settings iconTo enable the multi-GPU feature:1. Click the NVIDIA Settings icon on your Windows taskbar.2. From the p

ASUS M2N32-SLI Deluxe 1-11.1 Welcome!Thank you for buying an ASUS® M2N32-SLI Deluxe motherboard!The motherboard delivers a host of new features and l

6-6 Chapter 6: NVIDIA® SLI™ technology support5. From the Display Properties dialog box, select the Settings tab then click Advanced.6. Select the N

1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.3 Special features1.3.1 Product highlightsLatest processor technology The motherboard comes with a 940-

ASUS M2N32-SLI Deluxe 1-3Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology and SATA-On-The-Go The motherboard fully supports the Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology th

iiE2594Revised Edition V2 May 2006Copyright © 2006 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and softwa

1-4 Chapter 1: Product introductionUSB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specication, dramatically increas

ASUS M2N32-SLI Deluxe 1-51.3.2 ASUS AI Lifestyle features AI Gear AI Gear allows users to choose from four modes to adjust CPU and Vcore voltage, mi

1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction8-Phase Power Design The ASUS 8-Phase Power Design prolongs CPU lifespan and keeps the system stable by preventing

ASUS M2N32-SLI Deluxe 1-7ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Simply press the predened hotkey to launch the utility a

1-8 Chapter 1: Product introductionASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you to select the language of your choice from the availabl

2Hardware informationThis chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes descript

ASUS M2N32-SLI DeluxeChapter summary22.1 Before you proceed ... 2-12.2 Motherboard

ASUS M2N32-SLI Deluxe 2-1Onboard LEDThe motherboard comes with a standby power LED. The green LED lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in slee

2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.2 Motherboard overviewBefore you install the motherboard, study the conguration of your chassis to ensure that

ASUS M2N32-SLI Deluxe 2-32.2.3 ASUS Stack Cool 2The motherboard comes with the ASUS Stack Cool 2 cooling solution that lowers the temperature of crit

iiiContentsNotices ... viiSafety information ...

2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.2.4 Motherboard layoutM2N32-SLI DELUXE24.5cm (9.6in)30.5cm (12in)FLOPPYPRI_IDEPANELADHLPTSATA1SuperI/O8MbBIOSCHA

ASUS M2N32-SLI Deluxe 2-52.2.5 Layout contentsSlots Page1. DDR2 DIMM slots 2-122. PCI slots2-183. PCI Express x 4 slot2-184. PCI Express x16 slot

2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware informationInternal connectors Page1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) 2-232. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE)2

ASUS M2N32-SLI Deluxe 2-72.3.1 Installing the CPUTo install a CPU:1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.Make sure that the socket lever is lif

2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information3. Position the CPU above the socket such that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner wit

ASUS M2N32-SLI Deluxe 2-92.3.2 Installing the heatsink and fanThe AMD Athlon™ 64FX/Athlon™ 64/Athlon™ 64 X2/Sempron™ processor requires a specially d

2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information2. Attach one end of the retention bracket to the retention module base.3. Align the other end of the retention

ASUS M2N32-SLI Deluxe 2-115. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CP

2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.4 System memory2.4.1 OverviewThe motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modu

ASUS M2N32-SLI Deluxe 2-13Important notice on installing Windows® XP 32-bit versionIf you install Windows® XP 32-bit version Operating System (OS), th

ivContents2.6 Jumper ... 2-192.7 Connectors ...

2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.4.3 Installing a DIMMUnplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failur

ASUS M2N32-SLI Deluxe 2-15 ChipSize Vendor Chip No. Brand Side(s) Part No. A* B* C*DIMM supportDDR2-800 MH

2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.5 Expansion slotsIn the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe th

ASUS M2N32-SLI Deluxe 2-172.5.3 Interrupt assignmentsStandard interrupt assignments* These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices.IRQ Prio

2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.5.4 PCI slotsThe PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply w

ASUS M2N32-SLI Deluxe 2-192.6 Jumper Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC)This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the

2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.7 Connectors2.7.1 Rear panel connectors1. PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse.2. Serial p

ASUS M2N32-SLI Deluxe 2-21Refer to the audio conguration table below for the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel conguration.9. Li

2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information14. Optical S/PDIF Out port. This port connects an external audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable. 15.

ASUS M2N32-SLI Deluxe 2-232.7.2 Internal connectors1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY)This connector is for the provided oppy disk dri

vContents4.3.7 HDD SMART Monitoring ... 4-184.3.8 Installed Memory ...

2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information3. NVIDIA® nForce® 590 SLI Southbridge Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1 [red], SATA2 [red], SATA3 [red], SATA4

ASUS M2N32-SLI Deluxe 2-254. Silicon Image® Serial ATA RAID connector (7-pin SATA_RAID2)This connector is for a Serial ATA signal cable. This connec

2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information5. USB connectors Wireless Edition: (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) Standard Version: (10-1 pin USB56, USB 78, USB910_WF

ASUS M2N32-SLI Deluxe 2-277. CPU, chassis, power, and chipset fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1, 3-pin CHA_FAN2, 3-pin CHA_FAN3, 3-pin CH

2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information9. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin EATX12V)These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. The powe

ASUS M2N32-SLI Deluxe 2-29• For a fully congured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specicatio

2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware informationM2N32-SLI DELUXEM2N32-SLI DELUXE Internal audio connectorCDRight Audio ChannelGNDGNDLeft Audio Channel11. Optical

ASUS M2N32-SLI Deluxe 2-31M2N32-SLI DELUXEM2N32-SLI DELUXE Digital audio connectorSPDIF_OUT +5VSPDIFOUTGND13. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin S

2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information• System power LED (2-pin PLED)This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cab

ASUS M2N32-SLI Deluxe 2-33Q-Connector (system panel) You can use ASUS Q-Connector to connect / disconnect chassis front panel cables by only a few st

viContentsChapter 5: Software support5.1 Installing an operating system ... 5-15.2 Support CD info

2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware information

3Powering upThis chapter describes the power up sequence and ways of shutting down the system.

ASUS M2N32-SLI DeluxeChapter summary33.1 Starting up for the rst time ... 3-13.2 Powering off

ASUS M2N32-SLI Deluxe 3-13.1 Starting up for the rst time1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Be sure that all s

3-2 Chapter 3: Powering up3.2 Powering off the computer3.2.1 Using the OS shut down functionIf you are using Windows® 2000:1. Click the Start butt

4BIOS setupThis chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also

Chapter summary4ASUS M2N32-SLI Deluxe4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ... 4-14.2 BIOS setup program ...

ASUS M2N32-SLI Deluxe 4-14.1 Managing and updating your BIOSThe following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output

4-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setupQuit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using this utility.3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoi

ASUS M2N32-SLI Deluxe 4-3Updating the BIOS through a BIOS leTo update the BIOS through a BIOS le:1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows

viiNoticesFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two con

4-4 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.1.2 Creating a bootable oppy disk1. Do either one of the following to create a bootable oppy disk.DOS environmenta. In

ASUS M2N32-SLI Deluxe 4-5To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2:1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS le for the motherb

4-6 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.1.4 Updating the BIOSThe Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) can be updated using the AwardBIOS Flash Utility. Follow these i

ASUS M2N32-SLI Deluxe 4-77. Press <N> when the utility prompts you to save the current BIOS le. The following screen appears.8. The utility v

4-8 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4. The utility saves the current BIOS le to the oppy disk, then returns to the BIOS ashing process.3. Type a lename for

ASUS M2N32-SLI Deluxe 4-94.1.6 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utilityThe ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS l

4-10 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.2 BIOS setup programThis motherboard supports a programmable Low-Pin Count (LPC) chip that you can update using the provi

ASUS M2N32-SLI Deluxe 4-114.2.1 BIOS menu screenSelect MenuItem Specic HelpChange the day, month, year and century.Legend barGeneral helpMenu barSu

4-12 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.2.4 Menu itemsThe highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example, selecting Main

ASUS M2N32-SLI Deluxe 4-134.2.7 Pop-up windowSelect a menu item then press <Enter> to display a pop-up window with the conguration options fo

viiiSafety informationElectrical safety• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating t

4-14 Chapter 4: BIOS setupF1:Help ↑↓ : Select Item -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults ESC: Exit →←: Select Menu Enter: Select Su

ASUS M2N32-SLI Deluxe 4-154.3.5 Primary IDE Master/SlaveWhile entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE devices. There is a

4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS setupCapacityDisplays the auto-detected hard disk capacity. This item is not congurable. CylinderShows the number of the hard di

ASUS M2N32-SLI Deluxe 4-174.3.6 SATA 1-6While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of Serial ATA devices. There is a separate

4-18 Chapter 4: BIOS setupHeadShows the number of the hard disk read/write heads. This item is not congurable. Landing ZoneShows the number of landi

ASUS M2N32-SLI Deluxe 4-19Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Select MenuItem Specic HelpAdjus

4-20 Chapter 4: BIOS setupAI Overclock Loads overclocking proles with optimal parameters for stability when overclocking.AI N.O.S. The ASUS Non-d

ASUS M2N32-SLI Deluxe 4-21Advanced Voltage ControlF1:Help ↑↓ : Select Item -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults ESC: Exit →←: Se

4-22 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.4.2 LAN Cable StatusF1:Help ↑↓ : Select Item -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults ESC: Exit →←: Sele

ASUS M2N32-SLI Deluxe 4-234.4.3 PEG Link ModeSelect MenuItem Specic HelpEnhance performance on PCIE serial graphic card.PEG Link ModePEG Link Mode

ixAbout this guideThis user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring the motherboard.How this guide is organizedThis gui

4-24 Chapter 4: BIOS setupMemory Clock Frequency [Auto]Sets the memory clock frequency. Conguration options: [Auto] [DDR2 400] [DDR2 533] [DDR2 667]

ASUS M2N32-SLI Deluxe 4-25TwrrdConguration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3]TwrwrConguration options: [Auto] [1] [2] [3] TrdrdConguration options: [

4-26 Chapter 4: BIOS setupCS/ODT Setup TimeConguration options: [Auto] [1/2 MEMCLK] [1 MEMCLK]Address/Command Fine DelayConguration options: [Auto]

ASUS M2N32-SLI Deluxe 4-274.4.5 ChipsetF1:Help ↑↓ : Select Item -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults ESC: Exit →←: Select Menu

4-28 Chapter 4: BIOS setupSelect MenuItem Specic HelpSelect Yes if you are using a Plug and Play capable operating system. Select No if you need the

ASUS M2N32-SLI Deluxe 4-29Select MenuItem Specic HelpPhoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility AdvancedIDE Function SetupThis sub-menu contai

4-30 Chapter 4: BIOS setupSelect MenuItem Specic HelpPhoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility AdvancedSerial-ATA CongurationThis sub-menu al

ASUS M2N32-SLI Deluxe 4-31Onboard 1394 Controller [Enabled] Allows you to disable or enable the onboard 1394 device support. Conguration options:

4-32 Chapter 4: BIOS setupParallel Port Mode [EPP]Allows you to select the Parallel Port mode. Conguration options: [Normal] [EPP] [ECP] [Bi-Dir

ASUS M2N32-SLI Deluxe 4-334.5.3 APM CongurationSelect MenuItem Specic HelpPress [Enter] to select whether or not to restart the system after AC po