Asus M2N 1394 User Manual

MotherboardM2N 1394

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

1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.1 Welcome!T h a n k y o u f o r b u y i n g a n A S U S® M 2 N 1 3 9 4 m o t h e r b o a r d !The

ASUS M2N 1394 1-3NVIDIA® GeForce™ 6100 GPU and NVIDIA® nForce™ 430 MCP chipsets The NVIDIA® GeForce™ 6100 graphics processing unit (GPU) Northbri

1-4 Chapter 1: Product introductionSerial ATA 3Gb/s technology The motherboard supports next-generation SATA hard drives based on the new SATA

ASUS M2N 1394 1-51.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to connect or disconnect chassis front panel cables i

1-6 Chapter 1: Product introductionOnboard LEDThe motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in slee

ASUS M2N 1394 1-71.5.1 Motherboard layout1.5 Motherboard overviewBottom:Mic InCenter:Line OutTop:Line InPANELM2N 1394®CR2032 3VLithium CellCMOS Powe

1-8 Chapter 1: Product introductionM2N 1394®Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard.1.5.2 Placement directionWhen installi

ASUS M2N 1394 1-91.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)The motherboard comes with a 940-pin AM2 socket designed for the AMD Athlon™ 64 X2/Athlon™ 64/Athlo

iiCopyright © 2006 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be repro

1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction3. Position the CPU above the socket such that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner w

ASUS M2N 1394 1-111.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fanThe AMD Athlon™ 64 X2/Athlon™ 64/Athlon™ FX/Sempron™ processor require a specially designed he

1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction2. Attach one end of the retention bracket to the retention module base.3. Align the other end of the retention

ASUS M2N 1394 1-131.7.2 Memory congurationsYou may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB unbuffered/non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets.1.7 S

1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction* For dual-channel memory conguration (2), you may: • install identical DIMMs in all four sockets OR • instal

ASUS M2N 1394 1-151.7.3 Installing a DIMM1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward.2. Align a DIMM on the socket such that th

1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.8 Expansion slotsIn the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe th

ASUS M2N 1394 1-17IRQ assignments for this motherboardStandard interrupt assignmentsIRQ Priority Standard Function0 1 System Timer1 2 Keyboard C

1-18Chapter 1: Product introduction1.8.3 PCI slotsThe PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply wi

ASUS M2N 13941-191.9 Jumpers1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC)This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS m

iiiContentsNotices ... viSafety information ...

1-20Chapter 1: Product introduction2. USB device wake-up (3-pin PS2_USB_PWR)This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up feature.

ASUS M2N 13941-21Refer to the audio conguration table for the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, or 6,-channel conguration.1.10 Connectors1.10.1

1-22Chapter 1: Product introduction8. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 de

ASUS M2N 13941-232. IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE)The onboard IDE connectors are for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable(s). There are three connect

1-24Chapter 1: Product introduction3. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4)These connectors are for the Serial ATA signa

ASUS M2N 13941-25Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard!4. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB

1-26Chapter 1: Product introduction6. CPU, Chassis, and Power Fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1)The fan connectors support cooling fans o

ASUS M2N 13941-278. ATX power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR, 4-pin EATX12V)These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. The plugs from the power supp

1-28Chapter 1: Product introduction• We recommend that you connect a high-denition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the mother

ASUS M2N 13941-2911. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.• Sy ste m p ower LED (2-pin

ivContentsChapter 2: BIOS setup2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ... 2-22.1.1 Creating a bootable oppy disk

1-30Chapter 1: Product introduction

2BIOS setupThis chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also

2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.1 Managing and updating your BIOSThe following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output

ASUS M2N 1394 2-32. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS le to the bootable oppy disk.2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utilityThe ASUS EZ Flash fea

2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.1.3 AFUDOS utilityThe AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS le in DOS environment using a bootable oppy disk with

ASUS M2N 1394 2-5Updating the BIOS leTo update the BIOS le using the AFUDOS utility:1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the lates

2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utilityThe ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS l

ASUS M2N 1394 2-7Recovering the BIOS from the support CDTo recover the BIOS from the support CD:1. Remove any oppy disk from the oppy disk drive, t

2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS setupInstalling ASUS UpdateTo install ASUS Update:1. Place the support CD in the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Cli

ASUS M2N 1394 2-93. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network trafc, or click Auto Select. Click Next.Updating the BIOS through the Inte

vContentsChapter 3: Software support3.1 Installing an operating system ... 3-23.2 Support CD information

2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setupUpdating the BIOS through a BIOS leTo update the BIOS through a BIOS le:1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Window

ASUS M2N 1394 2-11• The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for most conditions to ensure optimum performance. If the system becomes uns

2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.2.2 Menu barThe menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:Main For changing the basic system congur

ASUS M2N 1394 2-132.2.4 Menu itemsThe highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows t

2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.3 Main menuWhen you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic syste

ASUS M2N 1394 2-152.3.4 IDE CongurationThe items in this menu allow you to set or change the congurations for the IDE devices installed in the syst

2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS setupThe BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, A

ASUS M2N 1394 2-172.3.6 SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, and SATA4While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices. There is a s

2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS setupPIO Mode [Auto]Selects the PIO mode. Conguration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4]DMA Mode [Auto]Selects the DMA mode. C

ASUS M2N 1394 2-192.4 Advanced menuThe Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices.Take caution when ch

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

2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS setupThe following items appear only when the AI Tuning item is set to [Manual].CPU Frequency [200]Displays the frequency sent by

ASUS M2N 1394 2-212.4.2 CPU CongurationThe items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects.Unlock locked CPU

2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS setupMemory Controller Memory Conguration ECC Conguration Power Down Control [Auto]Memory Control ler2.4.3 Chi

ASUS M2N 1394 2-23Memclock Mode [Auto][Auto] allows the BIOS to set the memclock mode automatically. [Limit] allows you to select from any of the stan

2-24 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Select Screen Select Item+- Change OptionF1 General HelpF10 Save and ExitESC Exitv02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-200

ASUS M2N 1394 2-25SouthBridge MCP65 Chipset CongurationPrimary Graphics Adapter [PCIE] Primary Graphics Adapter [PCIE]Display Device Priority

2-26 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.4.4 Onboard Devices CongurationAZALIA AUDIO [Auto]Onboard LAN [Enabled] Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled]Onboard Fl

ASUS M2N 1394 2-272.4.5 PCI PnPThe PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. The menu includes setting IRQ an

2-28 Chapter 2: BIOS setupLegacy USB Support [Enabled]Allows you to enable or disable support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). Settin

ASUS M2N 1394 2-292.5 Power menuThe Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Power Management (APM). Select an item then pr

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

2-30 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.5.5 APM CongurationAPM CongurationPower Button Mode [On/Off]Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off]Power On By PCI De

ASUS M2N 1394 2-31Power On By PS/2 KB/MS [Disabled]Allows you to use specic keys on the keyboard or mouse activities to turn on the system. This feat

2-32 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.6 Boot menuThe Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter> to di

ASUS M2N 1394 2-332.6.2 Boot Settings Conguration Select Screen Select Item+- Change OptionF1 General HelpF10 Save and ExitESC ExitBoo

2-34 Chapter 2: BIOS setupIf you forget your BIOS password, you can clear clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section “2.6 Ju

ASUS M2N 1394 2-35After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings. User Access Level [

2-36 Chapter 2: BIOS setupPassword Check [Setup]When set to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility. When set to [Alwa

ASUS M2N 1394 2-37Exit & Discard ChangesSelect this option only if you do not want to save the changes that you made to the Setup program. If you

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3Software supportThis chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package.

viiiM2N 1394 specications summary(continued on the next page)CPU Support AMD socket AM2 for AMD Athlon™ 64/Athlon™ FX/Athlon™ X2/Sempron processorsAM

3-2 Chapter 3: Software supportIf Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to locate the le ASSETUP.EXE from th

3-3ASUS M2N 1 3943.2.2 Drivers menuThe drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary

3-4 Chapter 3: Software support3.2.3 Utilities menuThe Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS P

3-5ASUS M2N 1 3943.2.4 Make Disk menuThe Make Disk menu allows you to make a RAID driver disk.ASUS Screen SaverInstalls the ASUS screen saver.ASUS Co

3-6 Chapter 3: Software supportNVIDIA® SATA RAID User’s ManualAllows you to open the NVIDIA® SATA RAID user’s manual. 3.2.5 Manual menuThe Manual men

3-7ASUS M2N 1 3943.2.6 ASUS Contact informationClick the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also nd this information on th

3-8 Chapter 3: Software supportTechnical support FormDisplays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to ll out when requesting technic

3-9ASUS M2N 1 3943.3 Creating a RAID driver diskA oppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows® 2000/XP operating system on a

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ixM2N 1394 specications summary*Specications are subject to change without notice. Special features ASUS EZ DIY: ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Fla