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ii E2594Revised Edition V2 May 2006 Copyright © 2006 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by an...
Page 3 - iii; Contents; M2N32-SLI Deluxe specifications summary; Product introduction; Memory configurations
iii Contents Notices ........................................................................................................ viiSafety information .................................................................................... viiiAbout this guide .................................................
Page 4 - iv; Powering up; Starting up for the first time; BIOS setup; Creating a bootable floppy disk
iv Contents 2.6 Jumper ........................................................................................ 2-19 2.7 Connectors ................................................................................. 2-20 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors .................................................. 2-...
Page 5 - JumperFree Configuration
v Contents 4.3.7 HDD SMART Monitoring ............................................... 4-18 4.3.8 Installed Memory ........................................................... 4-18 4.3.9 Usable Memory ............................................................. 4-18 4.4 Advanced menu ...................
Page 6 - Software support; Software information; Cool ‘n’ QuietTM Technology; RAID configurations; NVIDIA® MediaShield RAID configurations; NVIDIA® SLITM technology support
vi Contents Chapter 5: Software support 5.1 Installing an operating system ................................................... 5-1 5.2 Support CD information .............................................................. 5-1 5.2.1 Running the support CD .................................................
Page 7 - vii; Notices; Federal Communications Commission Statement; may cause undesired operation.; Canadian Department of Communications Statement; could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
vii Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:• This device may not cause harmful interference, and• This device must accept any interference received including interference that may ca...
Page 8 - viii; Safety information; Electrical safety; qualified service technician or your retailer.; Operation safety
viii Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal ca...
Page 9 - ix; About this guide; How this guide is organized; This guide contains the following parts:; Where to find more information; software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.
ix About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology ...
Page 10 - Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.; Command
x Conventions used in this guide To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. Typography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select. Italics Used to emphasize a word or a phrase. <Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than ...
Page 12 - High Definition Audio
xii M2N32-SLI Deluxe specifications summary High Definition Audio SoundMAX ® ADI AD1988B 8-channel CODEC Supports Jack-Sensing, Enumeration, Multi-Streaming, and Jack-Retasking Technology Optical and Coaxial S/PDIF Out interfaces Supports DTS ® Connect function Wireless LAN (Optional) Wi-Fi-AP Solo ...
Page 13 - ASUS Exclusive; tuning from 200 MHz up to 400 MHz at 1 MHz; Special features
xiii M2N32-SLI Deluxe specifications summary (continued on the next page) ASUS Exclusive Overclocking features Intelligent overclocking tools: - AI NOS™ (Non-delay Overclocking System) - AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner) - AI Clock Skew - ASUS PEG Link (automatic performance tuning f...
Page 14 - Wireless Edition; ASUS WiFi-AP SoloTM Wizard
xiv M2N32-SLI Deluxe specifications summary Internal connectors Wireless Edition : 2 x USB 2.0 connectors support four additional USB 2.0 ports Standard Version : 3 x USB 2.0 connectors support six additional USB 2.0 ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector for two devices 7 x Serial ...
Page 15 - This chapter describes the motherboard
1 Product introduction This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports.
Page 16 - ASUS M2N32-SLI Deluxe; Chapter summary
ASUS M2N32-SLI Deluxe Chapter summary 1 1.1 Welcome! ...................................................................................... 1-1 1.2 Package contents ......................................................................... 1-1 1.3 Special features .......................................
Page 17 - ASUS; Package contents; ASUS SLITM Bridge
ASUS M2N32-SLI Deluxe 1-1 1.1 Welcome! Thank you for buying an ASUS ® M2N32-SLI Deluxe motherboard ! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards!Before you start installing the motherboard, and hard...
Page 18 - Chapter 1: Product introduction; Product highlights; Latest processor technology; The NVIDIA; NVIDIA nForce; DDR2 memory support
1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Latest processor technology The motherboard comes with a 940-pin AM2 socket that supports AMD Athlon™ 64 X2/Athlon™ 64/Athlon™ FX/Sempron™ processor. With an integrated low- latency high-bandwidth memory controller and...
Page 19 - ATA interfaces and the NVIDIA; Dual RAID solution; nForce; S/PDIF digital sound ready
ASUS M2N32-SLI Deluxe 1-3 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology and SATA-On-The-Go The motherboard fully supports the Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology through the Serial ATA interfaces and the NVIDIA ® nForce ® 590 SLI™ chipset. The Serial ATA 3 Gb/s specification provides twice the bandwidth of the current ...
Page 20 - Dual Gigabit LAN solution
1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 1.1 to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0. USB 2.0 is backward compatible with USB 1.1. See pages...
Page 21 - ASUS AI Lifestyle features; AI Gear; suits their needs. See page 5-19 for details; AI Nap; ASUS Array Mic; The Bundled Superbeam Array Microphone receives only the sound; Noise Filter; it in the incoming audio stream while recording.; Advanced Thermal Design; ASUS Stack Cool 2
ASUS M2N32-SLI Deluxe 1-5 1.3.2 ASUS AI Lifestyle features AI Gear AI Gear allows users to choose from four modes to adjust CPU and Vcore voltage, minimizing noise and power consumption. Users can choose the mode that best suits their needs. See page 5-19 for details AI Nap With AI Nap, the system c...
Page 22 - -Phase Power Design; The ASUS 8-Phase Power Design prolongs CPU lifespan and keeps the; Fanless Design and Heat-pipe; made to dissipate heat in the most efficient manner.; ASUS Special features; ASUS Music Alarm
1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction 8-Phase Power Design The ASUS 8-Phase Power Design prolongs CPU lifespan and keeps the system stable by preventing high power stress to the CPU and power supply module. The design ensures high efficiency operation to generate less heat compared with conventional p...
Page 23 - convincing multi-channel audio experience.
ASUS M2N32-SLI Deluxe 1-7 ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Simply press the predefined hotkey to launch the utility and update the BIOS without entering the OS. Update your BIOS easily without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. See pag...
Page 24 - ASUS Multi-language BIOS; ASUS Intelligent Overclocking features
1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you to select the language of your choice from the available options. The localized BIOS menus allow easier and faster configuration. See page 4-14 for details. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. featur...
Page 25 - This chapter lists the hardware setup
2 Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard.
Page 27 - Onboard LED; below shows the location of the onboard LED.; Before you proceed; or change any motherboard settings.
ASUS M2N32-SLI Deluxe 2- Onboard LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. The green LED lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any mo...
Page 28 - Chapter 2: Hardware information; Motherboard overview; ensure that the motherboard fits into it.; Placement direction; chassis as indicated in the image below.; Screw holes; motherboard components.
2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. 2.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the chassis in the correct...
Page 29 - critical components generate.
ASUS M2N32-SLI Deluxe 2- 2.2.3 ASUS Stack Cool 2 The motherboard comes with the ASUS Stack Cool 2 cooling solution that lowers the temperature of critical heat generating components by 20ºC. The motherboard uses a special design on the printed circuit board (PCB) to dissipate heat that critical comp...
Page 30 - Motherboard layout; Wireless Edition only and is grayed out in the above illustration.
2- Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.2.4 Motherboard layout M2N32-SLI DELUXE 24.5cm (9.6in) 30.5cm (12in) FLOPPY PRI_IDE PANEL ADH LPT SATA1 Super I/O 8Mb BIOS CHASSIS CLRTC SATA3 SATA5 SATA_RAID2 PWR_FAN CHIP_FAN CHA_FAN3CHA_FAN4 CR2032 3VLithium Cell CMOS Power SATA2 SATA4 SATA6 USB56 USB78 SB_PWR...
Page 31 - Layout contents
ASUS M2N32-SLI Deluxe 2- 2.2.5 Layout contents Slots Page 1. DDR2 DIMM slots 2-12 2. PCI slots 2-18 3. PCI Express x 4 slot 2-18 4. PCI Express x16 slots 2-18 5. PCI Express x 1 slot 2-18 Jumper Page 1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 2-19 Rear panel connectors Page 1. PS/2 mouse port (green) 2-20 2. Se...
Page 32 - Internal connectors; NVIDIA
2- Chapter 2: Hardware information Internal connectors Page 1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) 2-23 2. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) 2-23 3. NVIDIA ® nForce SLI Southbridge Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1 [red], SATA2 [red], SATA3 [red], SATA4 [red], SATA5 [red], SATA6 [red]) 2-2...
Page 33 - Installing the CPU; Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.; will not fit in completely.; Unlock the socket by pressing the; the AMD AM2 processor. Make sure you use a CPU is designed for the AM2
ASUS M2N32-SLI Deluxe 2- 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to a 90º angle; otherwise, the CPU will not fit in completely. 2. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to a 90º a...
Page 34 - socket until it fits in place.
2- Chapter 2: Hardware information 3. Position the CPU above the socket such that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with a small triangle. 4. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it fits in place. 5. When the CPU is in place, push down the socket lever to secu...
Page 35 - Installing the heatsink and fan; The AMD AthlonTM 64FX/AthlonTM 64/AthlonTM 64 X2/SempronTM processor; • You do not have to remove the retention module base when
ASUS M2N32-SLI Deluxe 2- 2.3.2 Installing the heatsink and fan The AMD Athlon™ 64FX/Athlon™ 64/Athlon™ 64 X2/Sempron™ processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Place the heatsink on t...
Page 37 - to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN.; errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector.
ASUS M2N32-SLI Deluxe 2- 5. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. • Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. • This connector is ba...
Page 38 - System memory; Overview; differently to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket.; Channel; DIMMs into the DIMM sockets.; Mode
2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. DDR2 DIM...
Page 39 - Important notice on installing Windows; the benefit of manipulating this excess memory space.; General Search; latest Qualified Vendors list.
ASUS M2N32-SLI Deluxe 2- Important notice on installing Windows ® XP 32-bit version If you install Windows ® XP 32-bit version Operating System (OS), the limitation of this OS version is that it may reserve a certain amount of memory space for system devices. We recommend that you install less than ...
Page 40 - Installing a DIMM; your fingers when pressing the
2- Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. To install a DIMM: 1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining cli...
Page 41 - M2N32-SLI Deluxe Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL); black slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration.
ASUS M2N32-SLI Deluxe 2- Chip Size Vendor Chip No. Brand Side(s) Part No. A* B* C* DIMM support DDR2-800 MHz capability M2N32-SLI Deluxe Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) 512 MB KINGSTON Heat-Sink Package – SS KHX6400D2/512 v v – 512 MB KINGSTON K4T51083QC – SS KVR800D2N5/512 v – v 10...
Page 42 - Expansion slots; describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support.; Installing an expansion card; To install an expansion card:; Configuring an expansion card; Chapter 4 for information on BIOS setup.
2- Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Before installing the expansion ...
Page 43 - Interrupt assignments; Standard interrupt assignments; IRQ; IRQ assignments for this motherboard
ASUS M2N32-SLI Deluxe 2- 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments * These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. IRQ Priority Standard function 0 1 System Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 – Redirect to IRQ#9 4 12 Communications Port (COM1)* 5 13 IRQ Holder for PCI Steeri...
Page 44 - PCI slots; to the figure below for the location of the slot.; Two PCI Express x16 slots; This motherboard supports two NVIDIA; • In single card mode, you may use either the blue or black slot for PCI
2- Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.5.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. Refer to the figure below for the location of the slots. 2.5.5 PCI Express x4 slot & PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard s...
Page 45 - Jumper; This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in; default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure!
ASUS M2N32-SLI Deluxe 2- 2.6 Jumper Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, whi...
Page 46 - Connectors; Rear panel connectors; Description Status; LAN port LED indications
2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.7 Connectors 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1. PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. Serial port. This 9-pin COM1 port is for pointing devices and other serial devices. 3. IEEE 1394a port. This 6-pin IEEE 1394a port provides high-speed connect...
Page 47 - Port; External SATA port
ASUS M2N32-SLI Deluxe 2-2 Refer to the audio configuration table below for the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration. 9. Line Out port (lime). This port connects a headphone or a speaker. In 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel configuration, the function of this port bec...
Page 48 - . This port connects an external audio output device; For Wireless Edition only:; Wireless LAN port; . This port is on the onboard wireless LAN module that; Wireless LAN Activity LED; . The wireless module comes with an activity; SATA BIOS setup during POST.
2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information 14. Optical S/PDIF Out port . This port connects an external audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable. 15. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port. This port connects an external audio output device via a coaxial S/PDIF cable. 16. PS/2 keyboard port (purple) . This port i...
Page 49 - signal connector at the back of the floppy disk drive.; Drive jumper setting
ASUS M2N32-SLI Deluxe 2-2 2.7.2 Internal connectors 1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) This connector is for the provided floppy disk drive (FDD) signal cable. Insert one end of the cable to this connector, then connect the other end to the signal connector at the back of the floppy di...
Page 50 - MediaShieldTM controller.; RAID; item in the SATA Configuration sub-menu in the BIOS. See section
2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information 3. NVIDIA ® nForce ® 590 SLI Southbridge Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1 [red], SATA2 [red], SATA3 [red], SATA4 [red], SATA5 [red], SATA6 [red]) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. The...
Page 51 - Serial ATA RAID connector; onboard Serial ATA RAID controller.; Device Configuration” for details.; right angle side
ASUS M2N32-SLI Deluxe 2-2 4. Silicon Image ® Serial ATA RAID connector (7-pin SATA_RAID2) This connector is for a Serial ATA signal cable. This connector supports a Serial ATA hard disk drive that you can configure for RAID through the onboard Serial ATA RAID controller. The Silicon 3132 Controller ...
Page 52 - These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable
2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information 5. USB connectors Wireless Edition: (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) Standard Version: (10-1 pin USB56, USB 78, USB910_WFGBT) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the b...
Page 53 - cable matches the ground pin of the connector.; not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors!; • If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that you plug the rear
ASUS M2N32-SLI Deluxe 2-2 7. 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 CHA_FAN4, 3-pin PWR_FAN, 3-pin CHIP_FAN ) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA ~ 2000 mA (24 W max.) or a total of 1 A ~ 7 A (84 W max.) at ...
Page 54 - ATX power connectors; a jumper cap. Remove the jumper caps only when you intend to use the
2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information 9. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin EATX12V) These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors comp...
Page 55 - of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector.; We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio; High; Onboard Device Configuration for details.
ASUS M2N32-SLI Deluxe 2-2 • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 600 W. • Do not forget to connect the 4-pin ATX +12 V power plug; otherwise, the system will...
Page 56 - The parallel port cable is purchased separately.
2-0 Chapter 2: Hardware information M2N32-SLI DELUXE M2N32-SLI DELUXE Internal audio connector CD Right Audio Channel GNDGND Left Audio Channel 11. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) These connectors allow you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG...
Page 57 - the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.; The S/PDIF module is purchased separately.
ASUS M2N32-SLI Deluxe 2- M2N32-SLI DELUXE M2N32-SLI DELUXE Digital audio connector SPDIF_OUT +5 V SPDIFOUT GN D 13. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then...
Page 58 - read from or written to the HDD.
2-2 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 cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode. • Hard disk driv...
Page 59 - Properly install the ASUS Q-Connector to the
ASUS M2N32-SLI Deluxe 2- Q-Connector (system panel) You can use ASUS Q-Connector to connect / disconnect chassis front panel cables by only a few steps. Directions below shows how to install ASUS Q- Connector. Step2. Properly install the ASUS Q-Connector to the System panel connctor. Step1. Connect ...
Page 61 - This chapter describes the power up
3 Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence and ways of shutting down the system.
Page 63 - b. External SCSI devices (starting with the last device on the chain)
ASUS M2N32-SLI Deluxe - 3.1 Starting up for the first time 1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Be sure that all switches are off.3. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that is ...
Page 64 - Chapter : Powering up; Powering off the computer; Using the OS shut down function; If you are using Windows; Using the dual function power switch; in Chapter 4 for details.
-2 Chapter : Powering up 3.2 Powering off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows ® 2000: 1. Click the Start button then click Shut Down...2. Make sure that the Shut Down option button is selected, then click the OK button to shut down the computer. 3. The power s...
Page 65 - This chapter tells how to change
4 BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
Page 67 - Managing and updating your BIOS; ASUS Update; BIOS using the ASUS Update or Award BIOS Flash utilities.; Installing ASUS Update; ASUS Update utility
ASUS M2N32-SLI Deluxe 4-1 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows ® environment.) 2. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS in DOS using a floppy disk / U...
Page 68 - you to avoid network traffic, or; Updating the BIOS through the Internet; Start
4-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Quit all Windows ® applications before you update the BIOS using this utility. 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select. Click Next. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Launch the A...
Page 69 - Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file; To update the BIOS through a BIOS file:; The ASUS Update utility is; Locate the BIOS file from the Open
ASUS M2N32-SLI Deluxe 4-3 Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows ® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS f...
Page 70 - Chapter 4: BIOS setup; Do either one of the following to create a bootable floppy disk.; DOS environment; format; from the format options field,; Windows
4-4 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Do either one of the following to create a bootable floppy disk. DOS environment a. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. b. At the DOS prompt, type format A: / S then press <Enter>. Windows ® XP environment a. Insert a 1...
Page 71 - To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2:; ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility; Tools; menu to select; EZ Flash2; You can launch the EZ Flash 2 by two methods.; floppy disk; process and automatically reboots the system when done.
ASUS M2N32-SLI Deluxe 4-5 To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2: 1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. Save the BIOS file to a floppy disk or a USB flash disk, then restart the system. 4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature...
Page 72 - Updating the BIOS
4-6 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1.4 Updating the BIOS The Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) can be updated using the AwardBIOS Flash Utility. Follow these instructions to update the BIOS using this utility. 1. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS web site. Rename the file to M2N32SLI.BIN and save ...
Page 74 - The utility saves the; Saving the current BIOS file; Make sure that the floppy disk
4-8 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4. The utility saves the current BIOS file to the floppy disk, then returns to the BIOS flashing process. 3. Type a filename for the current BIOS file in the Save current BIOS as field, then press <Enter>. To save the current BIOS file using the AwardBIOS Flash Utilit...
Page 75 - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility; the USB flash disk that contains the updated BIOS file.; Recovering the BIOS from the support CD; To recover the BIOS from the support CD:; can cause system boot failure!; Recovering the BIOS from the USB flash disk
ASUS M2N32-SLI Deluxe 4-9 4.1.6 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support CD, the floppy dis...
Page 76 - BIOS setup program; the first two failed.; compatibility and stability. Select the; Load Default Settings; item under the
4-10 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable Low-Pin Count (LPC) chip that you can update using the provided utility described in section “4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS.” Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguri...
Page 77 - ASUS M2N2-SLI Deluxe; BIOS menu screen; Menu bar; The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:; Main; desired item is highlighted.
ASUS M2N2-SLI Deluxe - 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen Select Menu Item Specific Help Change the day, month, year and century. Legend bar General help Menu bar Sub-menu items Configuration fields Menu items Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit F1:Help ↑↓ : Select Item -/+...
Page 78 - Menu items; selecting; shows the Main menu items.; Configuration fields; legend bar with their corresponding functions.
-2 Chapter : BIOS setup 4.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 4.2.5 Sub-menu items A s...
Page 79 - General help
ASUS M2N2-SLI Deluxe - 4.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press <Enter> to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. F1:Help ↑↓ : Select Item -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults ESC: Exit →← : Select Menu Enter: Select SubMenu F10: Save and Exit Phoenix-Aw...
Page 80 - Main menu; overview of the basic system information.
- Chapter : BIOS setup F1:Help ↑↓ : Select Item -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults ESC: Exit →← : Select Menu Enter: Select SubMenu F10: Save and Exit Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Select Menu Item Specific Help Change the day, month, year and century. S...
Page 81 - Primary IDE Master/Slave; the IDE device information.
ASUS M2N2-SLI Deluxe - 4.3.5 Primary IDE Master/Slave While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE devices. There is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device. Select a device item then press <Enter> to display the IDE device information. The BIOS automatically detect...
Page 82 - Shows the Transfer mode. This item is not configurable.
- Chapter : BIOS setup Capacity Displays the auto-detected hard disk capacity. This item is not configurable. Cylinder Shows the number of the hard disk cylinders. This item is not configurable. Head Shows the number of the hard disk read/write heads. This item is not configurable. Sector Shows the ...
Page 83 - Capacity
ASUS M2N2-SLI Deluxe - 4.3.6 SATA 1-6 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of Serial ATA devices. There is a separate sub-menu for each SATA device. Select a device item then press <Enter> to display the SATA device information. The BIOS automatically detects the v...
Page 84 - set the partition of the Primary IDE hard disk drives to active.
- Chapter : BIOS setup Head Shows the number of the hard disk read/write heads. This item is not configurable. Landing Zone Shows the number of landing zone per track. This item is not configurable. Sector Shows the number of sectors per track. This item is not configurable. After entering the IDE h...
Page 85 - Advanced menu; field values can cause the system to malfunction.; Manual; Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters.; Auto; Loads the optimal settings for the system.; Standard; Loads the standard settings for the system.
ASUS M2N2-SLI Deluxe - Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Select Menu Item Specific Help Adjust system frequency/ voltage. JumperFree Configuration AI Net2 PEG Link Mode CPU Configuration Chipset PCIPnP Onboard Device Configuration 4.4 Advanced menu The Advance...
Page 86 - AI Overclock; Loads overclocking profiles with optimal parameters for; The following item becomes user-configurable when you set; AI Tuning; The following items will become user-configurable when you set; AI Tuning
-20 Chapter : BIOS setup AI Overclock Loads overclocking profiles with optimal parameters for stability when overclocking. AI N.O.S. The ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System feature intelligently determines the system load and automatically boosts the performance for the most demanding tasks. The foll...
Page 87 - Advanced Voltage Control; Allows you to set the operating DDR2 voltage.
ASUS M2N2-SLI Deluxe -2 Advanced Voltage Control F1:Help ↑↓ : Select Item -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults ESC: Exit →← : Select Menu Enter: Select Sub-menu F10: Save and Exit Select Menu Item Specific Help Set NB Core/PCI-E Voltage. Advanced Voltage Control CPU Vcore Offset Voltage [Disabled] D...
Page 88 - LAN Cable Status; Allows you to set the NB to SB HT voltage.
-22 Chapter : BIOS setup 4.4.2 LAN Cable Status F1:Help ↑↓ : Select Item -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults ESC: Exit →← : Select Menu Enter: Select Sub-menu F10: Save and Exit Select Menu Item Specific Help Enable or Disable LAN cable check during POST. AI Net2 POST Check LAN Cable [Disabled] POS...
Page 89 - PEG Link Mode; Configuration; CPU Configuration; DRAM Configuration
ASUS M2N2-SLI Deluxe -2 4.4.3 PEG Link Mode Select Menu Item Specific Help Enhance performance on PCIE serial graphic card. PEG Link Mode PEG Link Mode [Auto] Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Advanced PEG Link Mode [Auto] Allows you to enhance the performance of your PCI Express graphics card. ...
Page 91 - DCQ Bypass Maximum; DRAM Timing Control
ASUS M2N2-SLI Deluxe -2 Twrrd Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] Twrwr Configuration options: [Auto] [1] [2] [3] Trdrd Configuration options: [Auto] [2] [3] [4] [5] Tref Configuration options: [Auto] [Undef] [7.8 us] [3.9 us] Trfc Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DRAM Ter...
Page 92 - Output Driver Control; DQS Drive Strength; options may vary depending on the type of module you installed.
-2 Chapter : BIOS setup CS/ODT Setup Time Configuration options: [Auto] [1/2 MEMCLK] [1 MEMCLK] Address/Command Fine Delay Configuration options: [Auto] [No delay] [1/64 MEMCLK delay] [2/64 MEMCLK delay] [3/64 MEMCLK delay] [4/64 MEMCLK delay] [5/64 MEMCLK delay]...[30/64 MEMCLK delay] [31/64 MEMCLK...
Page 93 - Chipset
ASUS M2N2-SLI Deluxe -2 4.4.5 Chipset F1:Help ↑↓ : Select Item -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults ESC: Exit →← : Select Menu Enter: Select Sub-menu F10: Save and Exit Select Menu Item Specific Help Chipset LinkBoost Function [Disabled] NB to SB HT Frequency [Auto] CPU<->NB HT Speed [Auto] NB...
Page 94 - PCIPnP; The item; becomes user-configurable when you set; Resources; IRQ Resources
-2 Chapter : BIOS setup Select Menu Item Specific Help Select Yes if you are using a Plug and Play capable operating system. Select No if you need the BIOS to configure non-boot devices. PCIPnP Plug & Play O/S [No] Resources Controlled By [Auto] x IRQ Resources Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Util...
Page 95 - IDE Function Setup; Allows you to enable or disable the IDE DMA transfer access.
ASUS M2N2-SLI Deluxe -2 Select Menu Item Specific Help Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Advanced IDE Function Setup This sub-menu contains IDE function-related items. Select an item then press <Enter> to edit. IDE Function Setup OnChip IDE Channel0 [Enabled] IDE DMA transfer access [Enabl...
Page 96 - Serial-ATA Configuration; succeeding items become user-configurable.; USB Configuration; Allows you to enable or disable the onchip USB controller.
-0 Chapter : BIOS setup Select Menu Item Specific Help Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Advanced Serial-ATA Configuration This sub-menu allows you to change Serial ATA settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to edit. Serial-ATA Configuration Serial-ATA Controller [Enabled] RAID Enable...
Page 98 - Allows you to select the Parallel Port mode.; Power menu
-2 Chapter : BIOS setup Parallel Port Mode [EPP] Allows you to select the Parallel Port mode. Configuration options: [Normal] [EPP] [ECP] [Bi-Directional] The “ECP Mode Use DMA” item becomes user-configurable when the “ Parallel Port Mode” item is set to [ECP] or [Bi-Directional] ECP Mode Use DMA [3...
Page 99 - APM Configuration
ASUS M2N2-SLI Deluxe - 4.5.3 APM Configuration Select Menu Item Specific Help Press [Enter] to select whether or not to restart the system after AC power loss. APM Configuration Restore on AC Power Loss [Power-Off] PWR Button < 4 secs [Instant-Off] Power On By PCI/PCIE Devices [Disabled] Power On...
Page 101 - Hardware Monitor; Allows you to enable or disable the CPU Q-Fan controller.; The; Allows you to enable or disable the chassis Q-Fan controller.
ASUS M2N2-SLI Deluxe - 4.5.4 Hardware Monitor The items in this sub-menu displays the hardware monitor values automatically detected by the BIOS. It also allows you to change CPU Q-Fan feature-related parameters. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. CPU Q-Fan...
Page 102 - The succeeding item becomes user-configurable when you set the; Chassis; CPU Fan Speed; Allows you to disable or set the CPU fan warning speed.
- Chapter : BIOS setup The succeeding item becomes user-configurable when you set the Chassis Q-Fan Control item to [Enabled]. Chassis Q-Fan Profile [Performance] Allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the chassis Q-Fan. When set to [Optimal], the chassis fan automatically adjusts de...
Page 103 - Boot menu; Boot Device Priority
ASUS M2N2-SLI Deluxe - 4.6 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Select Menu Item Specific Help Select Boot Device Priority ...
Page 104 - Removable Drives; Allows you to assign a removable drive attached to the system.; Hard Disk Drives; Allows you to assign hard disk drives attached to the system.; CDROM Drives; Allows you to assign optical drives attached to the system.
- Chapter : BIOS setup 4.6.2 Removable Drives 1. Floppy Disks Allows you to assign a removable drive attached to the system. Select Menu Item Specific Help Removable Drives 1. Floppy Disks Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Boot 4.6.3 Hard Disk Drives 1. 1st Master: XXXXXXXXX Allows you to assign...
Page 105 - Boot Settings Configuration; Allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock.; The items; Typematic Rate Setting
ASUS M2N2-SLI Deluxe - 4.6.5 Boot Settings Configuration F1:Help ↑↓ : Select Item -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults ESC: Exit →← : Select Menu Enter: Select Sub-menu F10: Save and Exit Select Menu Item Specific Help Press [Enter] to enable or disable. Boot Settings Configuration Case Open Warning...
Page 106 - Allows you to error report type.; Security; Supervisor Password; These fields allow you to set passwords:
-0 Chapter : BIOS setup Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec) [6] Allows you to select the rate at which a character repeats when you hold a key. Configuration options: [6] [8] [10] [12] [15] [20] [24] [30] Typematic Delay (Msec) [250] Allows you to set the delay before keystrokes begin to repeat. Configuratio...
Page 107 - To clear the password:; A note about passwords; system preventing unauthorized use.; Password Check
ASUS M2N2-SLI Deluxe - 3. When prompted, confirm the password by typing the exact characters again, then press <Enter>. The password field setting is changed to Set. To clear the password: 1. Select the password field and press <Enter> twice. The following message appears: PASSWORD DISAB...
Page 108 - Tools menu; Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Music Alarm function.
-2 Chapter : BIOS setup The succeeding items become user-configurable when you enable the ASUS Music Alarm. 4.7 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to configure options for special functions. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. Select Menu Item Specific Help ASUS M...
Page 109 - Allows you to enable or disable the alarm for a particular day.; Detect CD; Allows you to enable or disable the repeat track function.; • ASUS Music Alarm only supports audio CDs.
ASUS M2N2-SLI Deluxe - Alarm Day: Sunday/Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday/Friday/ Saturday [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the alarm for a particular day. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Alarm Time (hh:mm) 0 : 0 Allows you to set the alarm time. Press <Tab> to select the...
Page 110 - This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings.; Load BIOS Profile; Insert the storage devices that contains the “xxx.CMO” file.; configuration and BIOS version.
- Chapter : BIOS setup 4.7.2 ASUS O.C. Profile This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Select Menu Item Specific Help Press [Enter] to select. ASUS O.C. Profile Load BIOS Profile Save BIOS Profile Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Tools Select Menu Item Specific Help Load B...
Page 111 - Insert the storage devices with enough space.; The BIOS file will be saved as “xxx.CMO“.
ASUS M2N2-SLI Deluxe - Select Menu Item 0 Help Save current BIOS Profile to Profile 1. Save BIOS Profile Save to Profile 1 Save to Profile 2 Save to File Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Tools Save BIOS Profile Save to Profle 1/2 Allows you to save the current BIOS file to the BIOS Flash. Press...
Page 112 - ASUS EZ Flash 2
- Chapter : BIOS setup 4.7.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press <Enter>, a confirmation message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press <Enter> to confirm your choice. Please see page 4-5, section 4.1.3 for details....
Page 113 - Exit menu; BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items.; Exit & Discard Changes; Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation before exiting.; Load Setup Defaults; YES to discard any changes and load the previously saved values.
ASUS M2N2-SLI Deluxe - 4.8 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Exit & Save Changes Once you are finished making your selections, choose this option from the Exit menu to ens...
Page 115 - This chapter describes the contents
5 Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package.
Page 117 - Installing an operating system; This motherboard supports Windows; Support CD information; Running the support CD; Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer.; • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Use the setup
ASUS M2N2-SLI Deluxe - If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the CD. Click an item to install 5.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows ® 200...
Page 118 - Chapter : Software support; Drivers menu; Nvidia Chipset Driver Program; nForceTM 590 SLI chipset.; AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet Driver; Installs the AMD Cool ‘n’ QuietTM technology driver.; SoundMAX ADI1988 Audio Driver
-2 Chapter : Software support 5.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. Nvidia Chipset Driver Program Installs the NVIDIA ® Chipset drivers for the NVIDIA ® nForce™ 590 SLI ch...
Page 119 - Utilities menu; ASUS Cool ‘n’ Quiet Utility; Installs the AMD Cool ‘n’ QuietTM software.; ASUS PC Probe II; in healthy operating condition.; Installs the Adobe
ASUS M2N2-SLI Deluxe - 5.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS Cool ‘n’ Quiet Utility Installs the AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet™ software. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system volta...
Page 120 - Microsoft DirectX 9.0c; Make Disk menu; Make NV SATA/RAID 32bit 2K Driver
- Chapter : Software support Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft ® DirectX 9.0c driver. The Microsoft DirectX ® 9.0c is a multimedia technology that enhances computer graphics and sound. DirectX ® improves the multimedia features of you computer so you can enjoy watching TV and movies, cap...
Page 121 - Manuals menu; Adobe
ASUS M2N2-SLI Deluxe - 5.2.5 Manuals menu The Manuals menu contains a list of supplementary user manuals. Click an item to open the folder of the user manual. Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the Adobe ® Acrobat ® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a u...
Page 122 - ASUS Contact information; this information on the inside front cover of this user guide.; Other information; specified information.; Motherboard Info; Displays the general specifications of the motherboard.
- Chapter : Software support 5.2.6 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide. 5.2.7 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional informat...
Page 123 - Browse this CD; Displays the support CD contents in graphical format.; Technical support Form; requesting technical support.
ASUS M2N2-SLI Deluxe - Browse this CD Displays the support CD contents in graphical format. Technical support Form Displays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to fill out when requesting technical support.
Page 124 - Select Update BIOS from a file from the drop down menu, then click; • Before using the ASUS MyLogoTM, use the Award BIOS Flash utility
- Chapter : Software support 5.3 Software information Most of the applications in the support CD have wizards that will conveniently guide you through the installation. View the online help or readme file that came with the software application for more information. .. ASUS MyLogo™ The ASUS MyLogo™ ...
Page 126 - The motherboard supports the AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet!TM Technology that; Enabling Cool ‘n’ Quiet!TM Technology; . Turn on the system and enter BIOS by pressing the key during; Make sure to install the Cool ‘n’
-0 Chapter : Software support 5.3.2 Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ Technology The motherboard supports the AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ Technology that dynamically and automatically change the CPU speed, voltage, and amount of power depending on the task the CPU performs. Enabling Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ Technology To enable Co...
Page 128 - Launching the Cool ‘n’ Quiet!TM software; . If you are using Windows
-2 Chapter : Software support Launching the Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ software The motherboard support CD includes the Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ software that enables you to view your system’s real-time CPU Frequency and voltage. To launch the Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ program: . If you are using Windows ® SE/Me/2000, click t...
Page 130 - Opens the Configuration window; turns red, as the illustrations below show.; Preferences; You can customize the application using the
- Chapter : Software support Button Function Opens the Configuration window Opens the Report window Opens the Desktop Management Interface window Opens the Peripheral Component Interconnect window Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window...
Page 131 - Hardware monitor panels; the threshold values using the Config
ASUS M2N2-SLI Deluxe - Changing the monitor panels positionTo change the position of the monitor panels in the desktop, click the arrow down button of the Scheme options, then select another position from the list box. Click OK when finished. Moving the monitor panelsAll monitor panels move together...
Page 132 - WMI browser; corner of the browser.; DMI browser
- Chapter : Software support Monitoring sensor alertThe monitor panel turns red when a component value exceeds or is lower than the threshold value. Refer to the illustrations below. Large display Small display WMI browser Click to display the WMI (Windows Management Instrumentation) browser. This b...
Page 134 - and available physical memory.; Configuring PC Probe II; Click
- Chapter : Software support Memory usageThe Memory tab shows both used and available physical memory. The pie chart at the bottom of the window represents the used (blue) Configuring PC Probe II Click to view and adjust the sensor threshold values. The Config window has two tabs: Sensor/Threshold a...
Page 137 - ASUS AI Nap; by double-clicking the AI Nap icon on the Windows OS taskbar. Click; on the; Yes; on
ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe -2 5.3.5 ASUS AI Nap This feature allows you to minimize the power consumption of your computer whenever you are away. Enable this feature for minimum power consumption and a more quiet system operation.After installing AI Nap from the bundled support CD, you can launch the utili...
Page 138 - that the system has standby power.; Hardware setup
-22 Chapter : Software support 5.3.6 ASUS Music Alarm This motherboard is equipped with an audio alarm clock called ASUS Music Alarm. The ASUS Music Alarm gives you a personal wake-up called with your favorite CD music when the system is off. The onboard audio CODEC supports this feature, which requ...
Page 139 - OS configuration; To configure ASUS Music Alarm in Windows
ASUS M2N2-SLI Deluxe -2 OS configuration To configure ASUS Music Alarm in Windows ® 1. Place the support CD into the optical drive.2. Click the Utilities tab and choose ASUS Music Alarm to install the utility. 3. Insert an audio CD into the optical drive.4. Launch the ASUS Music Alarm application by...
Page 140 - Options; in the Options section. The Options; OK; Adjusting the volume; automatically disabled.
-2 Chapter : Software support 7. Click the arrow ( ) next to Options in the Options section. The Options panel appears. Disable or select the Repeat mode, then specify the length of the alarm music to play. Set the desired volume. When done, click OK . 8. After you have finished making all the requi...
Page 141 - High Definition Audio utility; capability through the SoundMAX; If the SoundMAX; • SoundMAX
ASUS M2N2-SLI Deluxe -2 .. SoundMAX ® High Definition Audio utility The ADI AD1988B High Definition Audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability through the SoundMAX ® audio utility with AudioESP™ software to deliver the ultimate audio experience on your PC. The software implements high quality a...
Page 142 - Audio Setup Wizard; and begin enjoying High Definition Audio.
-2 Chapter : Software support From the taskbar, double-click on the SoundMAX ® icon to display the SoundMAX ® Control Panel. Audio Setup Wizard By clicking the icon from the SoundMAX ® control panel, you can easily configure your audio settings. Simply follow succeeding screen instructions and begin...
Page 143 - Jack configuration; This screen helps you configure; Adjust speaker volume; This screen helps you adjust; Test; button to hear the changes you; Adjust microphone volume
ASUS M2N2-SLI Deluxe -2 Jack configuration This screen helps you configure your computer’s audio ports, depending on the audio devices you have installed. Adjust speaker volume This screen helps you adjust speaker volume. Click the Test button to hear the changes you have made. Adjust microphone vol...
Page 144 - Audio preferences; Click the; General options
-2 Chapter : Software support Audio preferences Click the icon to go to the Preferences page. This page allows you to change various audio settings. General options Click the General tab to choose your playback and recording devices, enable/disable the AudioESP™ feature, and enable/disable digital o...
Page 145 - Voice recording; The directional Array and Speaker Phone
ASUS M2N2-SLI Deluxe -2 Microphone options Click the Listening Environment tab allows you to optimize your microphone input settings. Enhanced Microphone Features Voice recording Enables Noise Filter function. Detects repetitive and stationary noises like computer fans, air conditioners, and other b...
Page 146 - The motherboard comes with the Silicon Image Sil2 and the NVIDIA
-0 Chapter : Software support 5.4 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the Silicon Image Sil2 and the NVIDIA ® nForce™ 590 SLI Southbridge RAID controllers that allow you to configure Serial ATA hard disk drives as RAID sets. The motherboard supports the following RAID configurations. RAID...
Page 147 - set, copy first the RAID driver from the support CD to a floppy disk
ASUS M2N2-SLI Deluxe - .. Installing hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array. Installing Serial ATA (SATA) hard disks To install the SATA hard disks for a RAID configu...
Page 148 - MediaShield RAID configurations; the NVIDIA; Setting the BIOS RAID items; items in the BIOS before setting your RAID configuration.; the “NVIDIA
-2 Chapter : Software support ..2 NVIDIA ® MediaShield RAID configurations The motherboard includes a high performance RAID controller integrated in the NVIDIA ® nForce™ 0 SLI southbridge chipset. It supports RAID 0, RAID , RAID 0+, RAID and JBOD for four independent Serial ATA channels. Setting the...
Page 149 - To enter the NVIDIA; only, and may not exactly match the items on your screen.; to move through and select menu options.; Creating a RAID Volume; To create a RAID volume:
ASUS M2N2-SLI Deluxe - Entering the NVIDIA ® MeidaShield RAID utility To enter the NVIDIA ® RAID utility: . Boot up your computer. 2. During POST, press <F0> to display the main menu of the utility. The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference only, and may not exactly m...
Page 151 - Rebuilding a RAID array; A new set of navigation keys is displayed on the bottom of the
ASUS M2N2-SLI Deluxe - Rebuilding a RAID array To rebuild a RAID array:. From the Array List menu, use the up or down arrow keys to select a RAID array then press <Enter>. The RAID Array details appear. [Ctrl-X]Exit [ ↑↓ ]Select [B]Set Boot [N]New Array [ENTER]Detail NVIDIA RAID Utility Oct 5 ...
Page 153 - Deleting a RAID array
ASUS M2N2-SLI Deluxe - Deleting a RAID array To delete a RAID array:. From the Array List menu, use the up or down arrow keys to select a RAID array then press <Enter>. The RAID Array details appear. [R] Rebuild [D] Delete [C] Clear Disk [ENTER] Return Array 1 : NVIDIA MIRROR XXX.XXG - Array D...
Page 154 - Clearing a disk data
- Chapter : Software support Clearing a disk data To clear disk data:. From the Array List menu, use the up or down arrow keys to select a RAID array then press <Enter>. The RAID Array details appear. [R] Rebuild [D] Delete [C] Clear Disk [ENTER] Return Array 1 : NVIDIA MIRROR XXX.XXG - Array ...
Page 155 - Silicon Image RAID configurations; The Silicon Image RAID controller supports RAID 0, RAID and JBOD; Launching the Silicon Image Array Management Software; Launch the Silicon Image Array Management software from Windows; the “Sil2 User Guide” in your motherboard support CD.
ASUS M2N2-SLI Deluxe - 5.4.3 Silicon Image RAID configurations The Silicon Image RAID controller supports RAID 0, RAID and JBOD configurations. Use the Silicon Image RAID utility to configure a disk array. Setting the BIOS RAID items After installing the hard disk drives, make sure to set the necess...
Page 156 - Entering the Silicon Image BIOS RAID Configuration Utility; To enter the Silicon Image BIOS RAID configuration utility:; automatically restores disrupted drives on a RAID set.
-0 Chapter : Software support Entering the Silicon Image BIOS RAID Configuration Utility To enter the Silicon Image BIOS RAID configuration utility: . Boot up your computer. 2. During POST, press <Ctrl+S> or <F>. The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference only, a...
Page 157 - logical drives based on the physical drives installed.
ASUS M2N2-SLI Deluxe - Manual configuration a. Select Manual configuration and press <Enter>. The following pop-up menu appears. b. Use the up or down arrow keys to select a chunk size appropriate to your drive usage then press <Enter>. MAIN MENU Auto configuration Manual configuration c...
Page 158 - first drive of the RAID set.; TIP: For server systems, we recommend using a lower array block; configuration utility
-2 Chapter : Software support 2. Select RAID then press <Enter> to display the following. MAIN MENU Auto configuration Manual configuration c. The selection bar moves to the Physical Drive menu. Using the up or down arrow keys, select a drive then press <Enter> to set the first drive of ...
Page 159 - • Auto-configuration creates a RAID 1 set without a backup copy of
ASUS M2N2-SLI Deluxe - PHYSICAL DRIVE 0 XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXMB 1 XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXMB 2 XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXMB 3 XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXMB c. Repeat step b to select the target drive. d. After selecting the source and target drives, the following pop-up menu appears. Manual configuration a. Select Manual con...
Page 160 - A copy progress appears if you previously selected offline copy.
- Chapter : Software support e. If you selected Create with data copy, the following pop-up menu appears. MAIN MENU Auto configuration Manual configuration online copy offline copy The online copy option automatically copies the data to the target drives on the background while writing to the source...
Page 161 - otherwise, the system will not recognize the drive.; Creating a CONCATENATION set
ASUS M2N2-SLI Deluxe - Configure a CONCATENATION set when using a single Serial ATA drive; otherwise, the system will not recognize the drive. Creating a CONCATENATION set To create a CONCATENATION set: . From the Silicon Image configuration utility main menu, select Create RAID set then press <E...
Page 162 - Creating a RAID driver disk; Insert floppy disk to floppy disk drive.
- Chapter : Software support 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows ® 2000/XP operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in a RAID set. To create a RAID driver disk: . Place the motherboard support CD into the CD-ROM drive.2...
Page 163 - This chapter tells how to install
6 This chapter tells how to install SLI-ready PCI Express graphics cards. NVIDIA ® SLI™ technology support
Page 165 - The motherboard supports the NVIDIA; Requirements; • Make sure that your graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA SLI; • The NVIDIA SLI technology supports Windows
ASUS M2N2-SLI Deluxe - 6.1 Overview The motherboard supports the NVIDIA ® SLI™ (Scalable Link Interface) - Intel ® Edition technology that allows you to install two identical PCI Express™ x graphics cards. Follow the installation procedures in this section. Requirements • You should have two identic...
Page 166 - SLITM technology support; Dual graphics card setup; Install only identical SLI-ready graphics cards that are NVIDIA; To install the graphics cards:
-2 Chapter : NVIDIA ® SLI™ technology support 6.2 Dual graphics card setup .2. Installing SLI-ready graphics cards Install only identical SLI-ready graphics cards that are NVIDIA ® -certified. Different types of graphics cards will not work together properly. To install the graphics cards: 1. Prepar...
Page 168 - card. Make sure that the connector is firmly in place.
- Chapter : NVIDIA ® SLI™ technology support . Connect a VGA cable or a DVI-I cable to the graphics card/s. We recommend to install an additional chassis fan for better thermal environment. 5. Align and insert the SLI connector to the goldfingers on each graphics card. Make sure that the connector i...
Page 169 - Make sure that your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the
ASUS M2N2-SLI Deluxe - NVIDIA Settings icon To enable the multi-GPU feature: . Click the NVIDIA Settings icon on your Windows taskbar. 2. From the pop-up menu, select nView Desktop Manager then click nView Properties. Make sure that your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA SLI techn...
Page 170 - . From the Display Properties
- Chapter : NVIDIA ® SLI™ technology support . From the Display Properties dialog box, select the Settings tab then click Advanced. . Select the NVIDIA GeForce tab. . Click the slider to display the following screen, then select the SLI multi-GPU item. . Click the Enable SLI multi-GPU check box.. Cl...
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