User manual ASUS M2NDH

Motherboard M2N/ M2N DH E2753 First Edition August 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 ......................................................................................................... vi Safety information ..................................................................................... vii M2N/M2N DH specifications summary ...................................................... x About this guide ....................................................................................... viii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 1.2 1.3 Welcome! ...................................................................................... 1-1 Package contents......................................................................... 1-1 Special features............................................................................ 1-2 1.3.1 1.3.2 1.3.3 Product highlights ........................................................... 1-2 ASUS Special features ................................................... 1-4 ASUS Digital Home features for M2N DH model ............ 1-5 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 2.2 Before you proceed ..................................................................... 2-1 Motherboard overview ................................................................. 2-2 2.2.1 2.2.2 2.2.3 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 Placement direction ........................................................ 2-2 Screw holes .................................................................... 2-2 Motherboard layout ......................................................... 2-3 Layout contents............................................................... 2-4 Installing the CPU ........................................................... 2-6 Installing the heatsink and fan ........................................ 2-8 Overview ........................................................................2-11 Memory configurations...................................................2-11 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 slots........................................................................ 2-18 PCI Express x1 slot....................................................... 2-18 PCI Express x16 slots ................................................... 2-18 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................................................... 2-6 2.4 System memory ......................................................................... 2-11 2.5 Expansion slots.......................................................................... 2-16 iii Contents 2.6 2.7 Jumper ........................................................................................ 2-19 2.7.1 2.7.2 3.1 Connectors ................................................................................. 2-22 Rear panel connectors .................................................. 2-22 Internal connectors ....................................................... 2-23 Chapter 3: Powering up 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 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 4.1.1 4.1.2 4.1.3 4.1.4 4.2 4.1.5 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 4.2.9 4.3.1 4.3.2 4.3.3 4.3.5 4.3.4 4.3.6 Managing and updating your BIOS ............................................ 4-1 Creating a bootable floppy disk....................................... 4-1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility................................................... 4-2 AFUDOS utility ................................................................ 4-3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ...................................... 4-5 ASUS Update utility ........................................................ 4-7 BIOS menu screen.........................................................4-11 Menu bar ........................................................................4-11 Legend bar .....................................................................4-11 Menu items ................................................................... 4-12 Sub-menu items ............................................................ 4-12 Configuration fields ....................................................... 4-12 Pop-up window ............................................................. 4-12 Scroll bar ....................................................................... 4-12 General help ................................................................. 4-12 System Time ................................................................. 4-13 System Date ................................................................. 4-13 Legacy Diskette A ......................................................... 4-13 Primary IDE Master/Slave............................................. 4-15 System Information ....................................................... 4-18 SATA 1, 2, 3, 4 .............................................................. 4-17 IDE Configuration.......................................................... 4-14 BIOS setup program .................................................................. 4-10 Main menu .................................................................................. 4-13 4.3.7 iv Contents 4.4 Advanced menu ......................................................................... 4-19 4.4.1 4.4.2 4.4.4 4.4.5 CPU Configuration ........................................................ 4-21 JumperFree Configuration ............................................ 4-19 4.4.3 Chipset .......................................................................... 4-22 Onboard Device Configuration...................................... 4-25 PCI PnP ........................................................................ 4-26 4.5 4.4.6 Power menu ................................................................................ 4-28 4.5.1 4.5.2 4.5.4 4.5.3 4.5.5 Suspend Mode .............................................................. 4-28 Repost Video on S3 Resume ........................................ 4-28 ACPI APIC Support ....................................................... 4-28 Hardware Monitor ......................................................... 4-30 APM Configuration ........................................................ 4-29 ACPI 2.0 Support .......................................................... 4-28 USB Configuration ........................................................ 4-27 4.6 4.5.6 Boot menu .................................................................................. 4-31 4.6.1 4.6.2 4.6.3 4.7.1 4.7.2 Boot Device Priority ...................................................... 4-31 Boot Settings Configuration .......................................... 4-32 Security ......................................................................... 4-33 4.7 Tools menu ................................................................................. 4-35 ASUS EZ Flash 2 .......................................................... 4-35 ASUS O.C. Profile......................................................... 4-36 4.8 5.1 Exit menu .................................................................................... 4-37 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 5.3.1 5.3.2 Running the support CD ................................................. 5-1 Drivers menu................................................................... 5-2 Utilities menu .................................................................. 5-3 Make Disk menu ............................................................. 5-4 Manuals menu ................................................................ 5-5 ASUS Contact information .............................................. 5-5 Other information ............................................................ 5-6 Installing hard disks ........................................................ 5-9 NVIDIA® MediaShield RAID configurations .................... 5-9 Chapter 5: Software support 5.2 5.3 RAID configurations .................................................................... 5-8 5.4 Creating a RAID driver disk....................................................... 5-16 v 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. vi 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. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products. vii 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. viii 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 connected with a plus sign (+). Example: ++ Command Means that you must type the command exactly as shown. Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line: format a: Italics ix M2N/M2N DH specifications summary CPU Socket AM2 for AMD AthlonTM 64 X2 /AMD AthlonTM 64 /AMD AthlonTM 64 FX /AMD SempronTM processors Supports AMD Cool `n' QuietTM Technology AMD64 architecture enables simultaneous 32-bit and 64-bit computing AMD Live!TM ready NVIDIA® nForce® 430 MCP 2000 / 1600 MT/s Dual-channel memory architecture - 4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support unbuffered ECC/non-ECC DDR2 800/667/533 MHz memory modules - Supports up to 8 GB system memory 1 x PCI ExpressTM x16 slot 2 x PCI ExpressTM x1 slots 3 x PCI 2.2 slots NVIDIA® nForce® 430 MCP supports: - 1 x IDE connector for up to two Ultra DMA 133/100/66/33 devices - 4 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors support four 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 NVIDIA® nForce® 430 MCP built-in Gigabit MAC with external Attansic PHY ADI 6-channel High Definition Audio CODEC Supports Jack-Sensing, Enumeration Technology S/PDIF Out interface Supports up to 10 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (for M2N model) Supports up to 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (for M2N DH model) ASUS Q-Fan 2 (for 4-pin CPU cooler only) Q-Connector ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Advanced Thermal Design - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-sink Thermal solution ASUS MyLogo (continued on the next page) Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN High Definition Audio USB Special features x M2N/M2N DH specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Overclocking features ASUS O.C. Profile: overclocking configuration-sharing tool Precision Tweaker: - Stepless Frequency Selection(SFS) allows FSB tuning from 200 MHz up to 300 MHz at 1 MHz increment Overclocking protection: - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x Parallel port 1 x Coaxial S/PDIF Out port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 6-channel audio ports 3 x USB 2.0 connectors support six additional USB 2.0 ports ( 2 x USB 2.0 connectors on M2N DH model) 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector for two devices 4 x Serial ATA connectors 1 x CPU / 1 x Chassis / 1 x Power fan connector 1 x COM port connector 1 x S/PDIF Out connector Chassis intrusion connector Front panel audio connector CD audio in connector 24-pin ATX power connector 4-pin ATX 12 V power connector System panel connector 4 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI2.0a WOL by PME, WOR by PME, Chassis intrusion, PXE ATX power supply with 24-pin and 4-pin 12V plugs ATX 12V 2.0 compliant Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update NVIDIA® MediaShieldTM RAID Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in x 8.1 in (30.5 cm x 20.6 cm) (continued on the next page) Rear panel Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Power requirements Support CD contents Form factor xi Extra specifications on M2N DH ASUS Digital Home Features ASUS WiFi-AP Solo - 54 Mbps IEEE 802.11g and backwards compatible with 11 Mbps IEEE 802.11b - Access point mode - Station mode: Infrastructure mode or Ad-Hoc mode ASUS DH RemoteTM - Power - Quick Power - Noise off - EZ WiFi - AP Launch - Full Screen - Media Control Zone ASUS MP3-InTM Wireless LAN Rear Panel Internal connectors Support CD contents Form factor Up to 54 Mbps IEEE 802.11b/g (ASUS WiFi-AP SoloTM) 1 x WiFi-AP Solo antenna jack 1 x MP3-In connector ASUS WiFi-AP Solo Wizard ASUS DH RemoteTM Application ATX form factor: 12 in x 8.1 in (30.5 cm x 20.6 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xii 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 M2N / M2N DH 1.1 Welcome! Thank you for buying an ASUS® M2N / M2N DH 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 M2N / M2N DH 1 x Serial ATA cables 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable I/O shield ASUS Q-Connector Kit (Retail version only) ASUS DH Remote (for M2N DH model only) ASUS DH Remote Receiver (for M2N DH model only) ASUS WiFi-AP SoloTM Antenna (for M2N DH model only) ASUS MP3-In module (for M2N DH model only) ASUS motherboard support CD User guide ASUS DH Remote manual (for M2N DH model only) ASUS WiFi-AP Solo manual (for M2N DH model only) Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application CD Documentation If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. ASUS M2N / M2N DH 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/AMD AthlonTM 64/AMD AthlonTM 64 FX/AMD SempronTM processors. With an integrated low-latency 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 2-6 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 12.8 GB/s. See pages 2-11 to 2-14 for details. 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 The motherboard fully supports the Serial ATA II 3.0 Gb/s technology through the Serial ATA interfaces and the NVIDIA® nForce® 430 MCP 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 Nativa Command Queueing (NCQ), and Power Management (PM) Implementation Algorithm. Serial ATA allows for thinner, more flexible cables with lower pin count and reduced voltage required. See page 2-25 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 pages 2-23 and 2-29 for details. 1-2 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 2-23 and 2-26 for details. Gigabit LAN solution This motherboard comes with a Gigabit LAN controller to meet your growing networking needs. The controller provides faster data bandwidth for your Internet, LAN, and file sharing requirements. See page 2-22 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 4-21 for details. ASUS M2N / M2N DH 1-3 1.3.2 ASUS Special features ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to the motherboard. This unique module eliminates the trouble of connecting the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. See page 2-31 for details. ASUS O.C. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Profile that allows users to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. The BIOS settings can be stored in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to share and distribute their favorite settings. See page 4-36 for details. ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS Q-Fan2 technology intelligently adjusts both CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to system loading to ensure quiet, cool and efficient operation. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. See page 4-5 for details. 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 page 4-2 for details. ASUS MyLogoTM This new feature present in the motherboard allows you to personalize and add style to your system with customizable boot logos. See details on page 4-32. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to overclocking. When the system hangs due to overclocking, C.P.R. eliminates the need to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for each parameter. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.3.3 ASUS Digital Home features for M2N DH model (For M2N DH model only) ASUS WiFi-AP SoloTM WiFi AP SoloTM allows a new level of versitility for your PC, enabling it to create a complete wireless home network in either AP or wirelesss client mode. Users will be able to play LAN games, connecting to the Internet, access and share printers, and use Skype from anywhere within range. WiFi-AP SoloTM can provide these functions even when the PC is in sleep mode, so users can use Skype as a true replacement for tradition long distance telephone service. WiFi-AP SoloTM is an on-board feature, which means that users will save the extra WiFi-AP cost. (Refer to the ASUS Wi-Fi AP SoloTM user guide for details.) ASUS DH RemoteTM DH RemoteTM is a convenient PC remote controller that gives users unprecedented control over their PCs from the comfort of their couches. With the touch of a button, users can instantly operate the following functions: (Refer to the ASUS DH RemoteTM user guide for details.) Power: Turns the computer on/off. Quick Power: Puts the computer quickly into sleep mode. Noise Off: Reduces the noise coming from the computer. EZ WiFi: Puts the computer quickly into sleep mode but allowing WiFi-AP SoloTM to still operate. Full Screen: Puts the media application into full screen. AP Launch: Launches the media application. Media Control Zone: Controls the media application. (For M2N DH model only) ASUS MP3-InTM A convenient interface between computers and MP3 players, the ASUS MP3-InTM features enables MP3 players to connect to PC speakers even when the PC power is off, which means that users can enjoy the sound quality from PC speakers without additional stereo equipment cost. (Refer to the ASUS MP3-InTM quick installation guide for details.) (For M2N DH model only) ASUS M2N / M2N DH 1-5 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction