Asus M2N-MX SE PLUS Specifications

MotherboardM2N-MX SE PLUS

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xiM2N-MX SE PLUS specications summaryRear panel Internal Connector Accessories ManageabilityForm FactorSupport CD contents 1 x P

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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 - M X S E P L U S m o t h e r b o a

ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 1-3NVIDIA® GeForce™ 6100 GPU and NVIDIA® nForce™ 430 MCP chipsets The NVIDIA® GeForce™ 6100 Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) N

1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction10 / 100 Mbps LAN Easy connectivity to your network or broadband connection with the onboard LAN port. Allows you t

ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 1-51.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data from the su

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-MX SE PLUS 1-71.5.1 Motherboard layout1.5 Motherboard overview19.3cm (7.6in)DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module)DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pi

iiCopyright © 2007 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be repro

1-8 Chapter 1: Product introductionRM2N-MX SE PLUSDo not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard.1.5.2 Placement directionWhen in

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

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-MX SE PLUS 1-111.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fanThe AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 / Athlon™ 64 / Athlon™ FX / Sempron™ processor requires a speciall

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-MX SE PLUS 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.

1-14 Chapter 1: Product introductionQualied Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-1066 DDR2-800 Size Vendor Model CL Brand SS/DS Component DIMM support A

ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 1-15DDR2-667Size Vendor Model CL Brand SS/DS Component DIMM support AB 256MB Kingston KVR667D2N5/256 N/A Kingston SS

1-16 Chapter 1: Product introductionSide(s): SS - Single-sided DS - Double-sidedDIMM Support:A - Supports one module inserted in any slot for a sing

ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 1-171.7.3 Installing a DIMM1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward.2. Align a DIMM on the socket such t

iiiContentsNotices ... viSafety information ...

1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.8 Expansion slotsIn the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe th

ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 1-19IRQ Priority Standard Function0 1 System Timer1 2 Keyboard Controller2 – Re-direct to IRQ#93 11 IRQ holder for P

1-20 Chapter 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 w

ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 1-211.9 Jumpers1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC)This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the

1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction2. USB device wake-up (3-pin PS2_USBPW1-4, USBPW5-8)Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up the computer from S1 slee

ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 1-23Refer to the audio conguration table for the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, or 6-channel conguration.1.10 Connectors1

1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction7. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 d

ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 1-252. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE)The onboard IDE connector is for Ultra DMA 133/100/66/33 signal cable. There are three con

1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction3. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2)These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA

ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 1-274. CPU and Chassis Fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN)The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~740mA (8.88W

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

1-28 Chapter 1: Product introductionNever connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard!6. USB connectors (10-1 pi

ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 1-298. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that suppo

1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction10. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V)These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. The plugs

ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 1-3111. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.• System power LED

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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-MX SE PLUS 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 Fla

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

vContents2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] ... 2-292.5.4 APM Conguration ...

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-MX SE PLUS 2-7Recovering the BIOS from the support CDTo recover the BIOS from the support CD:1. Remove any oppy disk from the oppy disk dr

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-MX SE PLUS 2-93. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network trafc, or click Auto Select. Click Next.Updating the BIOS through th

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-MX SE PLUS 2-11• The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for most conditions to ensure optimum performance. If the system becom

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-MX SE PLUS 2-132.2.4 Menu itemsThe highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example, selecting Main s

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-MX SE PLUS 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 th

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

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-MX SE PLUS 2-172.3.6 SATA1 and SATA2While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices. There is a separate 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. Co

ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 2-192.4 Advanced menuThe Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices.Take caution w

2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS setupThis option should remain disabled for the normal operation.The driver developer may enable it for testing purpose2.4.1 CPU

ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 2-21AMD Overclocking CongurationAMD Overclocking Conguration Processor Frequency Multiplier [Auto] Processor Voltage [Auto]

2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS setupNorthBridge Con fi guration2.4.2 ChipsetThe Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an item

ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 2-23Channel Interleaving [Auto]Allows you to enable or disable channel memory interleaving. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Aut

2-24 Chapter 2: BIOS setupSouthBridge MCP61 chipset CongurationPrimary Graphics Adapter [PCIE-> PCI -> IGP] OnChip VGA Frame Buffer Size

ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 2-252.4.3 Onboard Devices CongurationCongure ITE8712 Super IO ChipsetSerial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4]Parallel Port Address

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

2-26 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.4.4 PCI PnPThe PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. The menu includes settin

ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 2-27USB 1.1 Controller [Enabled]Allows you to enable or disable the USB 1.1 Controller. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

2-28 Chapter 2: BIOS setupUSB Mass Storage Device CongurationUSB Mass Storage Device CongurationUSB Mass Storage Reset Delay [20 Sec] Device #1

ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 2-292.5 Power menuThe Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Power Management (APM). Select an item t

2-30 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.5.4 APM CongurationAPM CongurationPower Button Mode [On/Off]Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off]Power On By PCI(-E

ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 2-312.5.5 Hardware MonitorHardware MonitorCPU Temperature [51ºC/123.5ºF]MB Temperature [36ºC/96.5ºF]CPU Fan Speed (RPM) [3

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-MX SE PLUS 2-332.6.3 Boot Settings Conguration Select Screen Select Item+- Change OptionF1 General HelpF10 Save and ExitESC E

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 “1.9 Jum

ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 2-35User Access Level [Full Access]This item allows you to select the access restriction to the Setup items. Conguration options:

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

2-36 Chapter 2: BIOS setupExit & Discard ChangesSelect this option only if you do not want to save the changes that you made to the Setup program

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

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-MX SE PLUS3.2.2 Drivers menuThe drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the nece

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

3-5ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS3.2.4 Make Disk menuThe Make Disk menu allows you to make a RAID driver disk.NVIDIA® 32bit 2000 SATA RAID Driver Allows you to

3-6 Chapter 3: Software supportNVIDIA® SATA RAID User’s ManualAllows you to open the NVIDIA® SATA RAID user’s manual. HD Audio User’s ManualAllows you

3-7ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS3.2.6 ASUS Contact informationClick the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also nd this information

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-MX SE PLUS3.3 Creating a RAID driver diskA oppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows® 2000/XP/Vista operating s

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

3-10 Chapter 3: Software support