User manual ASUS M2N32-WS-PRO

M2N32 WS Professional Motherboard E2560 First Edition V1 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 any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. 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Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are used only for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without intent to infringe. ii Contents Notices ........................................................................................................ vii Safety information .................................................................................... viii About this guide ......................................................................................... ix M2N32 WS Professional specifications summary ................................... xi Chapter 1: 1.1 1.2 1.3 Welcome! ...................................................................................... 1-1 Package contents......................................................................... 1-1 Special features............................................................................ 1-2 1.3.1 1.3.2 Product highlights ........................................................... 1-2 ASUS Special features ................................................... 1-5 Product introduction Chapter 2: 2.1 2.2 Before you proceed ..................................................................... 2-1 Motherboard overview ................................................................. 2-2 2.2.1 2.2.2 2.2.3 2.2.5 2.2.4 2.3.1 2.3.2 2.4.1 2.4.2 2.4.3 2.4.4 2.5.1 2.5.2 2.5.3 2.5.4 2.5.5 2.5.6 2.5.7 Placement direction ........................................................ 2-2 Screw holes .................................................................... 2-2 ASUS Stack Cool 2 ......................................................... 2-3 Motherboard layout ......................................................... 2-4 Layout contents............................................................... 2-5 Installing the CPU ........................................................... 2-7 Installing the heatsink and fan ........................................ 2-9 Overview ....................................................................... 2-12 Memory configurations.................................................. 2-13 Installing a DIMM .......................................................... 2-15 Removing a DIMM ........................................................ 2-15 Installing an expansion card ......................................... 2-16 Configuring an expansion card ..................................... 2-16 Interrupt assignments ................................................... 2-17 PCI slot ......................................................................... 2-18 PCI-X slots .................................................................... 2-18 PCI Express x1 slots ..................................................... 2-18 Two PCI Express x16 slots ........................................... 2-18 Hardware information 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................................................... 2-7 2.4 System memory ......................................................................... 2-12 2.5 Expansion slots.......................................................................... 2-16 iii Contents 2.6 2.7 Jumper ........................................................................................ 2-25 Connectors ................................................................................. 2-27 2.7.1 2.7.2 Rear panel connectors .................................................. 2-27 Internal connectors ....................................................... 2-29 Chapter 3: 3.1 3.2 Starting up for the first time ........................................................ 3-1 Powering off the computer.......................................................... 3-2 3.2.1 3.2.2 Using the OS shut down function.................................... 3-2 Using the dual function power switch.............................. 3-2 Powering up Chapter 4: 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ............................................ 4-1 4.1.1 4.1.2 4.1.3 4.1.4 4.1.5 4.1.6 4.2.1 4.2.2 4.2.3 4.2.4 4.2.5 4.2.6 4.2.7 4.2.8 4.3.1 4.3.2 4.3.3 4.3.4 4.3.5 4.3.6 ASUS Update utility ........................................................ 4-1 Creating a bootable floppy disk....................................... 4-4 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility................................................... 4-5 Updating the BIOS .......................................................... 4-6 Saving the current BIOS file............................................ 4-8 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ...................................... 4-9 BIOS menu screen.........................................................4-11 Menu bar ........................................................................4-11 Legend bar .................................................................... 4-12 Menu items ................................................................... 4-12 Sub-menu items ............................................................ 4-12 Configuration fields ....................................................... 4-12 Pop-up window ............................................................. 4-13 General help ................................................................. 4-13 System Time ................................................................ 4-14 System Date ................................................................. 4-14 Language ...................................................................... 4-14 Legacy Diskette A ........................................................ 4-14 First, Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth SATA Master ..................................................................4-17 Primary IDE Master/Slave............................................. 4-15 BIOS setup 4.2 BIOS setup program .................................................................. 4-10 4.3 Main menu .................................................................................. 4-14 iv Contents 4.3.7 4.3.9 4.3.8 HDD SMART Monitoring ............................................... 4-18 Usable Memory ............................................................. 4-18 JumperFree Configuration ............................................ 4-19 AI NET2 ........................................................................ 4-22 CPU Configuration ........................................................ 4-23 Chipset .......................................................................... 4-27 PCIPnP ......................................................................... 4-29 Onboard Device Configuration...................................... 4-30 ACPI Suspend Type ..................................................... 4-34 ACPI APIC Support ...................................................... 4-34 APM Configuration ........................................................ 4-35 Hardware Monitor ......................................................... 4-37 Boot Device Priority ...................................................... 4-38 Removable Drives......................................................... 4-39 Hard Disk Drives ........................................................... 4-39 CDROM Drives ............................................................. 4-39 Boot Settings Configuration ......................................... 4-40 Security ......................................................................... 4-41 ASUS Music Alarm........................................................ 4-43 ASUS O.C. Profile......................................................... 4-45 ASUS EZ Flash 2 .......................................................... 4-47 Installed Memory........................................................... 4-18 4.4 Advanced menu ......................................................................... 4-19 4.4.1 4.4.2 4.4.3 4.4.4 4.4.5 4.4.6 4.4.7 4.5.1 4.5.2 4.5.3 4.5.4 4.6.1 4.6.2 4.6.3 4.6.4 4.6.5 4.6.6 4.7.1 4.7.2 4.7.3 PEG Link Mode ............................................................. 4-23 4.5 Power menu ................................................................................ 4-34 4.6 Boot menu .................................................................................. 4-38 4.7 Tools menu ................................................................................. 4-43 4.8 Exit menu .................................................................................... 4-48 v Contents Chapter 5: 5.1 5.2 Installing an operating system ................................................... 5-1 Support CD information .............................................................. 5-1 5.2.1 5.2.2 5.2.3 5.2.4 5.2.5 5.2.6 5.2.7 Running the support CD ................................................. 5-1 Drivers menu................................................................... 5-2 Utilities menu .................................................................. 5-3 Make Disk menu ............................................................. 5-5 Manuals menu ................................................................ 5-6 ASUS Contact information .............................................. 5-7 Other information ............................................................ 5-7 Software support vi 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 cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: · · · · Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. vii 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 cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device. Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged. Seek professional assistance before using an adpater or extension cord. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. · · · · Make sure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power company. If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Operation safety · · · · · · Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals that came with the package. Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately. To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area where it may become wet. Place the product on a stable surface. If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. viii 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: · This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the motherboard. Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence and ways of shutting down the system. Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. Chapter 5: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. Chapter 1: Product introduction · · · · Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the standard package. ASUS websites 2. ix Conventions used in this guide To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task. Typography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select. Used to emphasize a word or a phrase. Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign means that you must press the enclosed key. Example: means that you must press the Enter or Return key. If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus sign (+). Example: Command Means that you must type the command exactly as shown, then supply the required item or value enclosed in brackets. Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line: awdflash M2N32-WS.ROM Italics x M2N32 WS Professional specifications summary CPU Socket AM2 for AMD AthlonTM64 FX/AthlonTM 64 X2/ AthlonTM 64/SempronTM processor Supports AMD Cool `n' QuietTM Technology AMD64 architecture enables simultaneous 32-bit and 64-bit computing NVIDIA® nForce® 590 SLITM MCP(NVIDIA® LinkBoostTM Technology, NVIDIA® Tritium Technology certified) North bridge: NVIDIA® C51XE South bridge: NVIDIA® MCP55PXE PCI-X bridge: NEC uPD720404 2000 / 1600 MT/s Dual-channel memory architecture - 4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support unbufferred ECC/non-ECC DDR2 800/667/533 MHz memory modules - Supports up to 8 GB system memory 2 x PCI ExpressTM x16 slots with NVIDIA® SLITM support at full x16, x16 speed 2 x PCI-E x1 slots 2 x PCI-X slots 1 x PCI 2.2 slot Supports two identical NVIDIA® SLITM-ready graphics cards, both at x16 mode NVIDIA® nForce® 590 SLITM MCP supports: - 1 x IDE connector for up to two Ultra DMA 133/100 devices - 6 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors support six Serial ATA devices - RAID 0, RAID1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5, and JBOD configurations spanning across Serial ATA drives via the onboard NVIDIA® MediaShieldTM RAID controller Marvell® 88SE614x Serial ATA controller supports: - 3 x Internal Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s - 1 x External Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s on the rear panel - 1 x IDE connector for up to two Ultra DMA 100 devices 2 x Marvell® 88E1116 PHY Firewall function Supports Teaming functions (continued on the next page) Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Scalable Link Interface (SLITM) Storage LAN xi M2N32 WS Professional 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 T1 1394 controller supports: - 2 x IEEE 1394a connectors (at mid-board) Supports up to 10 USB 2.0/1.1 ports Intelligent overclocking tools: - AI NOSTM (Non-delay Overclocking System) - AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner) - AI Clock Skew - ASUS PEG Link (automatic performance tuning for single/dual graphics cards) ASUS BIOS Profile: overclocking configuration-sharing tool - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) - ASUS AI Booster - Adjustable FSB/DDR2 ratio. Fixed PCI/PCIe frequencies. - Hyper Path 3 Precision Tweaker: - vDIMM: 25-step DRAM voltage control - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.0125 V increment - Stepless Frequency Selection(SFS) allows FSB tuning from 200 MHz up to 400 MHz at 1 MHz increment - PCI Express x16 frequency allows PCI Express x16 frequency tuning from 100 MHz to 200 MHz at 1 MHz increment ASUS 8-Phase Power Design Stack Cool 2 Q-Fan 2 ASUS Heat-pipe Thermal solution Multi-language BIOS SATA on the Go AI Nap AI Gear My LogoTM 3 CrashFree BIOS 3 EZ Flash 2 ASUS AI NET 2 Q-Connector ASUS AI Quiet (continued on the next page) IEEE 1394 USB ASUS special features Performance ASUS special features Thermal ASUS special features Life ASUS special features Others xii M2N32 WS Professional specifications summary Rear panel 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x Parallel port 1 x External Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port 1 x Coaxial S/PDIF Out port 2 x LAN (RJ-45) ports 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel audio ports 3 x USB 2.0 connectors support six additional USB 2.0 ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 2 x IDE connectors for two devices 9 x Serial ATA connectors 1 x CPU / 4 x Chassis / 1 x Power fan connectors 2 x IEEE 1394a connectors 1 x Parallel connector 1 x TPM connector Chassis intrusion connector Front panel audio connector CD audio in connector 24-pin ATX power connector 8-pin ATX 2.0/1.1 power connector System panel connector 8 Mb AWARD BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3 WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE, AI NET 2, Chassis Intrusion ATX power supply (with 24-pin and 4-pin 12 V plugs) ATX 12 V 2.0 compliant Device drivers BIOS flash utility under DOS ASUS AI Booster ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update NVIDIA® RAID ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.5 cm) Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Power requirements Support CD contents *Specifications are subject to change without notice. Form factor xiii xiv This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. Product introduction 1 Chapter summary 1.1 1.2 1.3 Welcome! ...................................................................................... 1-1 Package contents......................................................................... 1-1 Special features............................................................................ 1-2 1 ASUS M2N32 WS Professional 1.1 Welcome! Thank you for buying an ASUS® M2N32 WS Professional 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 hardware devices on it, check the items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents ASUS M2N32 WS Professional 1 x 2-port IEEE 1394a module 1 x 2-port USB 2.0 module 9 x Serial ATA cables 5 x Serial ATA power cables for up to nine devices 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable I/O shield ASUS SLITM Bridge ASUS Q-Connector Kit (USB, 1394, System panel) ASUS motherboard support CD InterVideo® Media Launcher User guide Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard I/O modules Cables Accessories Application CD Documentation If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. ASUS M2N32 WS Professional 1-1 1.3 1.3.1 Special features Product highlights Latest processor technology The motherboard comes with a 940-pin AM2 socket that supports AMD AthlonTM 64 X2/AthlonTM 64/AthlonTM FX/SempronTM processor. With an integrated lowlatency high-bandwidth memory controller and a highly scalable HyperTransportTM technology-based system bus, the motherboard provides a powerful platform for your diverse computing needs, increased office productivity, and enhanced digital media experience. See page 2-7 for details. NVIDIA® Scalable Link Interface (SLITM) The NVIDIA® Scalable Link Interface (SLITM) technology allows two graphics processing units (GPUs) in a single system. This technology takes advantage of the PCI ExpressTM bus architecture and features intelligent hardware and software solutions that allows multiple GPUs to work together and achieve exceptional graphics performance. 64-bit CPU support The motherboard supports 64-bit computing, which is the next generation technology to replace the current 32-bit architecture. The 64-bit architecture delivers advanced system performance, faster memory access, and increased productivity. This motherboard provides excellent compatibility and flexibility by support either 64-bit or 32-bit architecture. See page 2-7 for details. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory that features data transfer rates of 800/667/533 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. The dual-channel DDR2 architecture doubles the bandwidth of your system memory to boost system performance, eliminating bottlenecks with peak bandwidths of up to 10.7 GB/s. See pages 2-12 to 2-13 for details. PCI-X® interface The motherboard supports PCI-X, the new and improved version of the previous PCI standard. PCI-X offers faster data transfers and enhanced system reliability with ECC automatic single-bit error recovery and double-bit error detection. PCI-X, which is backward-compatible with PCI-based hardware and software, enables users to keep pace with upcoming advances in high-bandwidth, business-critical applications such as Fiber Channel, RAID, InfiniBrandTM Architecture, and iSCSI. See pages 2-18 and 2-26 for details. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction PCI ExpressTM interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that speeds up the PCI bus. PCI Express features point-to-point serial interconnections between devices and allows higher clockspeeds by carrying data in packets. This high speed interface is software compatible with existing PCI specifications. See page 2-18 for details. Serial ATA I/II technology and SATA-On-The-Go The motherboard fully supports the Serial ATA II 3.0 Gb/s technology through the Serial ATA interfaces and the NVIDIA® nForce® 590 SLITM chipset. The Serial ATA 3 Gb/s specification provides twice the bandwidth of the current Serial ATA products with a host of new features, including Power Management (PM) Implementation Algorithm. Serial ATA allows for thinner, more flexible cables with lower pin count and reduced voltage required. Leveraging these Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s features is the SATA-On-The-Go. Supported by the Marvell® 88SE614x Serial ATA controller, four Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (three at mid-board and one on the rear panel) provide smart setup, and hot-plug function. See pages 2-28, 2-31, and 2-32 for details. IEEE 1394a support The IEEE 1394a interface provides high-speed and flexible PC connectivity to a wide range of peripherals and devices compliant to the IEEE 1394a standard. The IEEE 1394a interface allows up to 400 Mbps transfer rates through simple, low-cost, high-bandwidth asynchronous (real-time) data interfacing between computers, peripherals, and consumer electronic devices such as camcorders, VCRs, printers, TVs, and digital cameras. See page 2-33 for details. S/PDIF digital sound ready The motherboard supports the S/PDIF technology through the S/PDIF interfaces on the rear panel. The S/PDIF technology turns your computer into a high-end entertainment system with digital connectivity to powerful audio and speaker systems. See page 2-27 for details. 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 2-28 and 2-33 for details. ASUS M2N32 WS Professional 1-3 Dual Gigabit LAN solution The motherboard comes with dual Gigabit LAN controllers to provide the total solution for your networking needs. These network controllers use the PCI Express segment to provide faster data bandwidth for your wired or wireless Internet, LAN, and file sharing requirements. See page 2-27 for details. AMD Cool `n' Quiet Technology The motherboard supports the AMD Cool `n' Quiet Technology, which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for a cool and quiet operating environment. See page 4-26 for details. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction