Asus M2N SLI User Manual

M2N-SLI  
Deluxe  
 
Contents  
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Contents  
Chapter 3: Powering up  
Chapter 4: BIOS setup  
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Contents  
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Contents  
SoundMAX® High Definition Audio utility....................... 5-23  
NVIDIA® MediaShield RAID configurations.................. 5-30  
NVIDIA® SLI™ technology support  
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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.  
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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.  
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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 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 6: NVIDIA® SLI™ Technology support  
This chapter tells how to install SLI-ready PCI Express graphics cards.  
Where to find more information  
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and  
software updates.  
1.  
2.  
ASUS websites  
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.  
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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  
Italics  
Indicates a menu or an item to select.  
Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.  
<Key>  
Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign  
means that you must press the enclosed key.  
Example: <Enter> means that you must press the  
Enter or Return key.  
<Key1>+<Key2>+<Key3> If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the  
key names are connected with a plus sign (+).  
Example: <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<D>  
Command  
Means that you must type the command exactly as  
shown.  
Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line:  
format a:  
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M2N-SLI Deluxe specifications summary  
CPU  
Socket AM2 for AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 /AMD Athlon™ 64  
/AMD Athlon™ 64 FX/AMD Sempron™ processors  
Supports AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet™ Technology  
AMD64 architecture enables simultaneous 32-bit and  
64-bit computing  
AMD Live!™ ready  
Chipset  
NVIDIA® nForce® 570 SLI™ MCP  
2000 / 1600 MT/s  
System bus  
Memory  
Dual-channel memory architecture  
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4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support unbuffered  
ECC/non-ECC DDR2 800/667/533 MHz memory  
modules  
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Supports up to 8 GB system memory  
Expansion slots  
2 x PCI Express™ x16 slots at x16, x8 speed  
Supports NVIDIA® SLI™ Technology (both at x8 mode)  
2 x PCI Express™ x1 slots  
3 x PCI 2.2 slots  
Scalable Link Interface  
(SLI™)  
Supports two identical NVIDIA® SLI™-ready graphics card  
ASUS two-slot thermal design  
ASUS PEG Link  
Storage  
NVIDIA® nForce® 570 SLI™ MCP supports:  
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1 x IDE connector for up to two Ultra DMA  
133/100/66/33 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® MediaShield™ RAID  
controller  
JMicron® JMB363 Serial ATA controller supports:  
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1 x Internal Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s  
1 x External Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s on the rear panel  
with Port Multiplier function (SATA-On-The-Go)  
RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD configuration  
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LAN  
Dual Gigabit LAN controllers  
NVIDIA® nForce® 570 SLI™ MCP built-in dual Gigabit  
MAC with external Marvell® PHY  
Supports Teaming and Fail-Over functions  
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M2N-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  
IEEE 1394  
USB  
T1 1394 controller supports:  
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2 x IEEE 1394a connectors (one at mid-board, one  
at the rear panel)  
Supports up to 10 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (six at mid-board,  
four on the rear panel)  
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ASUS AI Lifestyle  
features  
AI Nap  
AI Gear  
Advanced Thermal Design  
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ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-pipe Thermal solution  
ASUS Crystal Sound  
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Noise filter  
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ASUS Array Microphone  
ASUS Exclusive  
Intelligent overclocking tools:  
Overclocking features  
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AI NOS™ (Non-delay Overclocking System)  
AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner)  
ASUS PEG Link  
ASUS O.C. Profile: overclocking configuration-sharing tool  
Precision Tweaker:  
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vDIMM: 15-step DRAM voltage control  
vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.0125 V  
increment  
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Stepless Frequency Selection(SFS) allows FSB  
tuning from 200 MHz up to 400 MHz at 1 MHz  
increment  
PCI Express frequency allows PCI Express x16  
frequency tuning from 100 MHz to 200 MHz at 1  
MHz increment  
Overclocking protection:  
ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)  
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ASUS AI Booster Utility  
Special features  
ASUS EZ DIY:  
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Q-Connector  
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3  
ASUS EZ Flash 2  
ASUS Music Alarm  
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M2N-SLI Deluxe specifications summary  
Rear panel  
1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple)  
1 x PS/2 mouse port (green)  
1 x Serial (COM1) port  
1 x IEEE 1394a port  
1 x External Serial ATA port  
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  
Internal connectors  
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 ATA connectors  
1 x CPU / 4 x Chassis / 1 x Power fan  
connectors  
1 x ADH connector  
1 x IEEE 1394a connector  
1 x Parallel 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  
BIOS features  
Manageability  
4 Mb AWARD BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3  
WOL by PME, WOR by PME, Chassis intrusion, PXE  
Power requirements  
Support CD contents  
ATX power supply with 24-pin and 4-pin 12V plugs  
ATX 12V 2.0 compliant  
Device drivers  
ASUS AI Booster  
ASUS PC Probe II  
ASUS Update  
NVIDIA® MediaShield™ RAID  
Anti-virus software (OEM version)  
Form factor  
ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.5 cm)  
*Specifications are subject to change without notice.  
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This chapter describes the motherboard  
features and the new technologies  
it supports.  
Product  
1
introduction  
Chapter summary  
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1.1  
1.2  
1.3  
Welcome! ...................................................................................... 1-1  
Package contents......................................................................... 1-1  
Special features............................................................................ 1-2  
ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe  
1.1  
Welcome!  
Thank you for buying an ASUS® M2N-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 hardware devices on it, check the  
items in your package with the list below.  
1.2  
Package contents  
Check your motherboard package for the following items.  
Motherboard  
I/O modules  
ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe  
IEEE 1394a module  
1 x 2-port USB 2.0 module  
Cables  
6 x Serial ATA cables  
3 x Serial ATA power cables for six devices  
1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable  
1 x Floppy disk drive cable  
Accessories  
I/O shield  
ASUS SLI™ Bridge  
ASUS Array Mic  
ASUS Q-Connector Kit for USB, IEEE1394, and  
system panel connector (Retail version only)  
Application CD  
Documentation  
ASUS motherboard support CD  
InterVideo® Media Launcher (OEM version)  
User guide  
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.  
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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/AMD Athlon™ 64/AMD Athlon™ 64 FX/AMD Sempron™ processors. With  
an integrated low-latency high-bandwidth memory controller and a highly scalable  
HyperTransport™ 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.  
NVIDIA® Scalable Link Interface (SLI™)  
The NVIDIA® Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) technology allows two graphics  
processing units (GPUs) in a single system. This technology takes advantage of  
the PCI Express™ bus architecture and features intelligent hardware and software  
solutions that allows multiple GPUs to work together and achieve exceptional  
graphics performance.  
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 2-13 for details.  
PCI Express™ 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.  
Dual RAID solution  
Onboard RAID controllers provide the motherboard with dual-RAID functionality  
that allows you to select the best RAID solution using IDE or Serial ATA devices.  
The NVIDIA® nForce® 570 SLI™ chipset allows RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID  
5, and JBOD configuration for six SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors. See pages 2-25.  
The JMicron JMB363 controller supports two additional Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s  
connectors (one at mid-board and one on the rear panel) and allows RAID 0,  
RAID 1, and JBOD configurations on these ports. See pages 2-26 for details.  
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Chapter 1: Product introduction  
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® 570 SLI™ 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.  
Leveraging these Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s features is the SATA-On-The-Go. Supported  
by the JMicron Serial ATA RAID controller, two Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors  
(one at mid-board and one on the rear panel) provide smart setup, and hot-plug  
function. See pages 2-21, 2-22, and 2-23 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 pages 2-21 and 2-27 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 2-21 and 2-32 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 2-22 and 2-27 for details.  
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 2-21 for details.  
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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.  
1.3.2  
ASUS AI Lifestyle features  
AI Gear  
AI Gear provides four modes that adjust the CPU frequency and Vcore voltage  
minimizing system noise and power consumption. You can choose the mode that  
best suits your computing needs. See page 5-21 for details  
AI Nap  
With AI Nap, the system can continue running at minimum power and noise  
when the user is temporarily away. To wake the system and return to the OS  
environment, simply click the mouse or press a key. See page 5-20 for details.  
ASUS Crystal Sound  
This feature enhances speech-centric applications like Skype, online games, video  
conference and recording.  
ASUS Array Mic  
The bundled Superbeam Array Microphone receives only the sound  
coming from the reception cone and ignores the sound coming from other  
directions. This mechanism eliminates a large number of interferences,  
including neighboring speakers and reverberation. It also uses advanced  
de-reverberation techniques to reduce echo and minimize its effect on the  
speech engine.  
Noise Filter  
This feature detects repetitive and stationary noises (non-voice signals) like  
computer fans, air conditioners, and other background noises then eliminates  
it in the incoming audio stream while recording.  
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Chapter 1: Product introduction  
Advanced Thermal Design  
Fanless Design and Heat-pipe  
The ASUS fanless design allows multi-directional heat flow from major  
thermal sources in the motherboard to lower overall system temperature,  
resulting in quieter operation and longer system life. ASUS has devoted  
special efforts to address the thermal issues across the motherboard, and  
most notably in the following areas: CPU, power, VGA, and chipset. The heat  
pipe, heatsink, and strategic board layout were tailor made to dissipate heat  
in the most efficient manner.  
1.3.3  
ASUS Special features  
ASUS Music Alarm  
Wake up to the music of your choice instead of the irritating sound of an alarm  
clock. The ASUS Music Alarm gives you a personal wake-up call with your favorite  
CD music without having to enter the OS. See pages 4-42 and 5-17 for details.  
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. This utility saves users the cost and hassle  
of buying a replacement BIOS chip. See page 4-9 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 4-5 for details.  
ASUS Q-Connector  
ASUS Q-Connector allows you to easily connect the chassis front panel cables to  
the motherboard.  
PEG Link Mode  
This feature enhances your PCI Express graphics card performance. It allows the  
motherboard to automatically adjust the PCI Express graphics link mode to the  
correct frequency based on the system configuration. Four additional settings are  
available for overclocking the PEG Link Mode.  
ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe  
1-5  
Precision Tweaker  
This feature allows you to fine tune the CPU/memory voltage and gradually  
increase the memory Front Side Bus (FSB) and PCI Express frequency at 1MHz  
increment to achieve maximum system performance.  
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.  
1.3.4  
ASUS Intelligent Overclocking features  
ASUS BIOS Profile  
The motherboard features the ASUS BIOS 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.  
AI NOS™ (Non-Delay Overclocking System)  
ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System™ (NOS) is a technology that auto-detects  
the CPU loading and dynamically overclocks the CPU speed only when needed.  
See page 4-20 for details.  
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Chapter 1: Product introduction  
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.  
Hardware  
2
information  
2.1  
Before you proceed  
Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components  
or change any motherboard settings.  
Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any  
component.  
Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or to  
a metal object, such as the power supply case, before handling  
components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity.  
Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.  
Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded  
antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component.  
Before you install or remove any component, ensure  
that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached  
from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the  
motherboard, peripherals, and/or components.  
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 motherboard component. The illustration  
below shows the location of the onboard LED.  
SB_PWR  
M2N-SLIDELUXE  
ON  
Standby  
Power  
OFF  
Powered  
Off  
M2N-SLI DELUXE Onboard LED  
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2.2  
Motherboard overview  
Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to  
ensure that the motherboard fits into it.  
Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the  
motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage  
motherboard components.  
2.2.1  
Placement direction  
When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the chassis in  
the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the  
chassis as indicated in the image below.  
2.2.2  
Screw holes  
Place nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard  
to the chassis.  
Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard.  
Place this side towards  
the rear of the chassis  
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Chapter 2: Hardware information  
2.2.3  
Motherboard layout  
24.5cm (9.6in)  
PWR_FAN  
PS/2KBMS  
T: Mouse  
B: Keyboard  
ATX12V  
CPU_FAN  
SPDIF_O1  
COM1  
SPDIF_O2  
ESATA_1394  
LAN1_USB12  
LAN2_USB34  
AUDIO  
USB910  
PCIEX1_1  
JMicron  
JMB363  
SATA_RAID1  
PRI_IDE  
Marvell  
88E1116  
PCIEX16_1  
M2N-SLIDELUXE  
PCIEX1_2  
nVIDIA  
R
NF570-SLI  
SATA5  
SATA6  
PCI1  
Marvell  
88E1116  
PCIEX16_2  
4Mb  
BIOS  
CR2032 3V  
Lithium Cell  
CMOS Power  
TSB43AB22A  
PCI2  
PCI3  
CHA_FAN3  
CLRTC  
CHASSIS  
ADI  
1988B  
SB_PWR  
CHA_FAN4  
IE1394_2  
SPDIF_OUT  
ADH  
USB78  
USB56  
CD  
PANEL  
AAFP  
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2.2.4  
Layout contents  
Slots  
Page  
2-11  
2-17  
2-18  
2-18  
1.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
DDR2 DIMM slots  
PCI slots  
PCI Express x1 slots  
PCI Express x16 slots  
Jumper  
Page  
1.  
Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC)  
2-20  
Rear panel connectors  
Page  
2-21  
2-21  
2-21  
2-21  
2-21  
2-21  
2-21  
2-21  
2-22  
2-22  
2-22  
2-22  
2-22  
2-23  
2-23  
2-23  
1.  
PS/2 mouse port (green)  
2.  
Serial (COM) port  
3.  
IEEE 1394a port  
4.  
LAN 1 (RJ-45) port.  
5.  
LAN 2 (RJ-45) port.  
6.  
Rear Speaker Out port (black)  
Center/Subwoofer port (orange)  
Line In port (light blue)  
Line Out port (lime)  
7.  
8.  
9.  
10.  
11.  
12.  
13.  
14.  
15.  
16.  
Microphone port (pink)  
Side Speaker Out port (gray)  
USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2, 3 and 4  
External SATA port  
Optical S/PDIF Out port  
Coaxial S/PDIF Out port  
PS/2 keyboard port (purple)  
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Chapter 2: Hardware information  
Internal connectors  
Page  
2-24  
2-24  
2-25  
1.  
2.  
3.  
Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY)  
IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE)  
NVIDIA® nForce 570 SLI Serial ATA connectors  
(7-pin SATA1 [red], SATA2 [red], SATA3 [red],  
SATA4 [red], SATA5 [red], SATA6 [red])  
4.  
JMicron® Serial ATA RAID connector (7-pin SATA_RAID1)  
2-26  
5.  
6.  
7.  
USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910)  
IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2)  
2-27  
2-27  
2-28  
CPU, chassis, and power 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_FAN1)  
8.  
Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS)  
ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin EATX12V)  
Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)  
Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD)  
2-29  
2-29  
2-30  
2-31  
2-31  
2-32  
2-33  
9.  
10.  
11.  
12.  
13.  
14.  
Parallel port connector (26-1 pin LPT)  
Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)  
System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL)  
System power LED (2-pin LED)  
Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin IDE_LED)  
System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER)  
ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWR)  
Reset button (2-pin RESET)  
ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe  
2-ꢃ  
2.3  
Central Processing Unit (CPU)  
The motherboard comes with a 940-pin AM2 socket designed for the AMD Athlon™  
64/AMD Athlon™ 64 FX/AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 and AMD Sempron™ processors.  
The AM2 socket has a different pin layout from the 940-pin socket designed for  
the AMD AM2 processor. Make sure you use a CPU is designed for the AM2  
socket. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into  
the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the  
CPU!  
2.3.1  
Installing the CPU  
To install a CPU:  
1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.  
M2N-SLIDELUXE  
R
M2N-SLI DELUXE CPU Socket AM2  
2.  
Unlock the socket by pressing the  
lever sideways, then lift it up to a  
90º angle.  
Socket lever  
Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to a 90º angle; otherwise, the CPU  
will not fit in completely.  
2-ꢄ  
Chapter 2: Hardware information