Asus M2N-L User Manual

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xM2N-L specications summary(continued on the next page)Processor / System Bus 1 x Socket AM2 supports:AMD Sempron™ AMD Athlon™ 64 AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 A

5-14 Chapter 5: Software support3. Use the up or down arrow keys to select a the RAID set you want to rebuild, then press <F7>. A conrmation m

ASUS M2N-L 5-155.5.4 Deleting a RAID arrayTo delete a RAID array:1. From the Array List, use the up or down arrow keys to select the RAID set you wa

5-16 Chapter 5: Software support5.5.5 Clearing the MBRYou will lose all data when you clear the MBR!To clear the MBR:1. From the Array List, use the

ASUS M2N-L 5-175.6 Creating a RAID driver diskA oppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows® 2000/2003/XP operating system on

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AReference informationThis appendix includes additional information that you may refer to when conguring the motherboard.

ASUS M2N-LAppendix summaryAM2N-L block diagram ...A-1

ASUS M2N-L A-1M2N-L block diagramAM2 CPUPCIE1x16NVIDIANF570 SLIHT BusDDR2-800DDR2-800x16 slotx1 slotx1 slotx16 slotPCIE4x8PCIE2x1x1x1x1PCIE3Marvell805

A-2 Appendix A: Reference information

xiM2N-L specications summary*Specications are subject to change without notice.Networking LAN Dual Onboard Marvell® 8056 PCIe GbE LAN controllersGra

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

ASUS M2N-LChapter summary11.1 Welcome! ... 1-11.2 Package content

ASUS M2N-L 1-11.1 Welcome!Thank you for buying an ASUS® M2N-L motherboard!The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, ma

1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.4 Special features1.4.1 Product highlightsLatest processor technology The motherboard comes with a 9

ASUS M2N-L 1-3USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specication, dramatically increasing the connection s

1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction

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

iiE3333First Edition December 2007Copyright © 2007 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and softwa

ASUS M2N-L Chapter summary22.1 Before you proceed ... 2-12.2 Motherboard overview

ASUS M2N-L 2-1Onboard LEDThe motherboard comes with a standby power LED. The green LED lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or

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

ASUS M2N-L 2-3Place this side towards the rear of the chassisM2N-L®PRI_IDE1

2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.2.3 Motherboard layout24.5cm (9.6in)30.5cm (12in)NVIDIANF570 SLIPCIE1PCIE4PCIE2PCIE3PCI5PCI6M2N-LSocket AM2DDR2

ASUS M2N-L 2-52.2.4 Layout contentsSlots Page1. CPU sockets 2-62. DDR2 DIMM sockets 2-123. PCI Express x16 slot 2-144. PCI Express x1 slot 2-155

2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware informationMake sure that the socket lever is lifted up to a 90º angle; otherwise, the CPU will not t in completely.2.3.1 In

ASUS M2N-L 2-73. Position the CPU above the socket such that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with a small triangle.4.

2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.3.2 Installing the heatsink and fanThe AMD Athlon™ 64 X2, AMD Athlon™ 64, AMD Athlon™ 64 FX, AMD Sempron™, AMD O

ASUS M2N-L 2-92. Attach one end of the retention bracket to the retention module base.3. Align the other end of the retention bracket (near the rete

iiiContentsNotices ... viSafety information ...

2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information5. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard

ASUS M2N-L 2-112.4 System memory2.4.1 OverviewThe motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.A

2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.4.3 Installing a DIMMUnplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failur

ASUS M2N-L 2-132.5 Expansion slotsIn the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expan

2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.5.3 Interrupt assignmentsStandard interrupt assignments* These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI device

ASUS M2N-L 2-152.5.6 PCI slotThe PCI slot supports cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specications.

2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.6 Jumpers1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1)This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You

ASUS M2N-L 2-172. BIOS Recovery (3-pin RECOVERY1) This jumper allows you to recover your original BIOS from a oppy disk in case the BIOS codes and

2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.7 Connectors2.7.1 Rear panel connectors1. PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse.2/3. LAN 2/

ASUS M2N-L 2-192.7.2 Internal connectors1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY)This connector is for the provided oppy disk drive (FDD) si

ivContents2.7.1 Rear panel connectors ... 2-182.7.2 Internal connectors ...

2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information• Pin 20 on the IDE connector is removed to match the covered hole on the Ultra DMA cable connector. This prevent

ASUS M2N-L 2-214. CPU, Front and Rear fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN1, 3-pin FRNT_FAN1/2, 3-pin Rear_FAN1)The fan connectors support cooling fans of

2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information6. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM2)This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module

ASUS M2N-L 2-237. ATX power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR1, 4-pin ATX12V1)These connectors are for an ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are

2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information8. System panel connector (20-1pin PANEL1) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.The system

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

ASUS M2N-LChapter summary33.1 Starting up for the rst time ... 3-13.2 Powering off the compute

ASUS M2N-L 3-13.1 Starting up for the rst time1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Be sure that all switches are

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

vContents4.4.7 Remote Access Conguration ... 4-254.5 Power menu ...

Chapter summary4ASUS M2N-L4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ... 4-14.2 BIOS setup program ...

ASUS M2N-L 4-14.1 Managing and updating your BIOSThe following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (B

4-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.1.2 AFUDOS utilityThe AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS le in DOS environment using a bootable oppy disk with

ASUS M2N-L 4-32. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the bootable oppy disk you created earlier.3. Boot the sy

4-4 Chapter 4: BIOS setup5. The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. Reboot the system from the hard disk dr

ASUS M2N-L 4-54.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utilityThe ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS le when it

4-6 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.2 BIOS setup programThis motherboard supports a programmable Low-Pin Count (LPC) chip that you can update using the provid

ASUS M2N-L 4-74.2.1 BIOS menu screen4.2.2 Menu barThe menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:Main Select to change basic sys

4-8 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 M2N-L 4-94.3 Main menuWhen you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system informatio

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

4-10 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.3.4 Primary IDE Master/Slave, SATA1~6The BIOS automatically detects the connected IDE devices. There is a separate sub-me

ASUS M2N-L 4-11PIO Mode [Auto]Selects the PIO mode. Conguration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4]DMA Mode [Auto]Selects the DMA mode. Conguratio

4-12 Chapter 4: BIOS setupHard Disk Write Protect [Disabled]Enables or disables the device write protection. This will be effective only if device is

ASUS M2N-L 4-134.3.6 System InformationThis menu gives you an overview of the general system specications. The BIOS automatically detects the items

4-14 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.4 Advanced menuThe Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices.Take caution

ASUS M2N-L 4-15GART Error Reporting [Disabled]Enables or disables the GART Error reporting feature. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]Microcod

4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS setupMemory Conguration The memory conguration menu allows you to change the memory settings. Select Screen Select Item

ASUS M2N-L 4-17ECC Conguration The ECC conguration menu allows you to change the ECC settings. Select Screen Select Item+- Change OptionF1

4-18 Chapter 4: BIOS setupL2 Cache BG Scrub [Disabled]Disables or sets the L2 Cache BG Scrub. This item allows the cache RAM to be corrected when idle

ASUS M2N-L 4-19SouthBridge / MCP55 Conguration The SouthBridge Conguration menu allows you to change the SouthBridge settings.Primary Graphics Adapt

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

4-20 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.4.3 Onboard Devices CongurationSerial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4]Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address. Cong

ASUS M2N-L 4-21Onboard MARVELL 8056 Lan A [Enabled]Enable or disable the Onboard MARVELL 8056 Lan A. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]Onboard

4-22 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.4.4 PCI PnPThe PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. The menu includes settin

ASUS M2N-L 4-234.4.5 MPS CongurationThe items in this menu allows you to congure the Multi-Processor Table. Select an item then press <Enter>

4-24 Chapter 4: BIOS setupUSB 1.1 Controller [Enabled]Enables or disables the USB 1.1 Controller. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]USB 2.0 Co

ASUS M2N-L 4-254.5 Power menuThe Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the ACPI and Advanced Power Management (APM) features. Select

4-26 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.5.4 APM Conguration APM Conguration Resume on PME# [Disabled]Resume on Ring [Disabled]Resume on RTC Alarm [Dis

ASUS M2N-L 4-274.5.5 Hardware MonitorHardware Monitor CPU Temperature [42ºC/107.5ºF]MB Temperature [37ºC/98.5ºF]CPU Fan Speed [5192RPM

4-28 Chapter 4: BIOS setupSmart FAN Function [Enabled]Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Smart FAN feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds f

ASUS M2N-L 4-294.6 Boot menuThe Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the s

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

4-30 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.6.2 Boot Settings CongurationBoot Settings Conguration Quick Boot [Enabled]Full Screen Logo [Enabled]AddOn ROM D

ASUS M2N-L 4-31Interrupt 19 Capture [Enabled]When set to [Enabled], this function allows the option ROMs to trap Interrupt 19. Conguration options: [

4-32 Chapter 4: BIOS setupUser Access Level [Full Access]This item allows you to select the access restriction to the Setup items. Conguration option

ASUS M2N-L 4-33Password Check [Setup]When set to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility. When set to [Always], BIOS c

4-34 Chapter 4: BIOS setupExit & Discard ChangesSelect this option only if you do not want to save the changes that you made to the Setup program

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

ASUS M2N-LChapter summary55.1 Installing an operating system ... 5-15.2 Support CD information ...

ASUS M2N-L 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 folder. Dou

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 M2N-L 5-3ASUS Network UtilityInstalls the ASUS Network Utility. Refer to the application help le for details. ASWMInstalls the ASUS System Web-b

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

5-4 Chapter 5: Software support5.2.4 Utilities menuThe Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ADOBE

ASUS M2N-L 5-55.2.5 ASUS Contact informationClick the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also nd this information on the i

5-6 Chapter 5: Software supportBrowse this CDDisplays the support CD contents in graphical format.Technical support FormDisplays the ASUS Technical Su

ASUS M2N-L 5-7Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ TechnologyThe motherboard supports the AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ Technology that dynamically and automatically change the CP

5-8 Chapter 5: Software support5.4 RAID congurationsThe motherboard comes with the NVIDIA® nForce® 570 SLI MCP (MCP55P) RAID utility that allow you

ASUS M2N-L 5-9Installing hard disksThe motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same

5-10 Chapter 5: Software support5.5 NVIDIA® RAID congurationsThe motherboard includes a high performance SATA RAID controller integrated in the NVID

ASUS M2N-L 5-115.5.2 Creating a RAID Volume To create a RAID set: 1. From the Dene a New Array menu, select RAID Mode, then press <ENTER>.

5-12 Chapter 5: Software support[ESC] Quit [F6] Back [F7] Finish [TAB] Navigate [↑↓] Select [ENTER] PopupRAID Mode: Striped Stripe Block:

ASUS M2N-L 5-135.5.3 Rebuilding a RAID setTo rebuild a RAID set:1. From the Array List, use the up or down arrow keys to select the RAID set you wan