M2N32 WS
Professional
Contents
Notices........................................................................................................ vii
Safety information .................................................................................... viii
About this guide ......................................................................................... ix
M2N32 WS Professional specifications summary................................... xi
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
Product highlights ........................................................... 1-2
ASUS Special features ................................................... 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
2.2.5
2.2.4
Placement direction ........................................................ 2-2
Screw holes .................................................................... 2-2
ASUS Stack Cool 2......................................................... 2-3
Motherboard layout......................................................... 2-4
Layout contents............................................................... 2-5
2.3
2.4
Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................................................... 2-7
2.3.1
2.3.2
Installing the CPU ........................................................... 2-7
Installing the heatsink and fan ........................................ 2-9
System memory ......................................................................... 2-12
2.4.1
2.4.2
2.4.3
2.4.4
Overview....................................................................... 2-12
Memory configurations.................................................. 2-13
Installing a DIMM .......................................................... 2-15
Removing a DIMM ........................................................ 2-15
2.5
Expansion slots.......................................................................... 2-16
2.5.1
2.5.2
2.5.3
2.5.4
2.5.5
2.5.6
2.5.7
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
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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:
Powering up
3.1
Starting up for the first time........................................................ 3-1
3.2
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:
4.1
BIOS setup
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
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
4.2
BIOS setup program .................................................................. 4-10
4.2.1
4.2.2
4.2.3
4.2.4
4.2.5
4.2.6
4.2.7
4.2.8
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
4.3
Main menu .................................................................................. 4-14
4.3.1
4.3.2
4.3.3
4.3.4
4.3.5
4.3.6
System Time ................................................................ 4-14
System Date ................................................................. 4-14
Language...................................................................... 4-14
Legacy Diskette A ........................................................ 4-14
Primary IDE Master/Slave............................................. 4-15
First, Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth,
and Sixth SATAMaster..................................................................4-17
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Contents
4.3.7
4.3.8
4.3.9
HDD SMART Monitoring............................................... 4-18
Installed Memory........................................................... 4-18
Usable 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
JumperFree Configuration ............................................ 4-19
AI NET2 ........................................................................ 4-22
PEG Link Mode............................................................. 4-23
CPU Configuration........................................................ 4-23
Chipset.......................................................................... 4-27
PCIPnP ......................................................................... 4-29
Onboard Device Configuration...................................... 4-30
4.5
4.6
Power menu................................................................................ 4-34
4.5.1
4.5.2
4.5.3
4.5.4
ACPI Suspend Type ..................................................... 4-34
ACPI APIC Support ...................................................... 4-34
APM Configuration........................................................ 4-35
Hardware Monitor ......................................................... 4-37
Boot menu .................................................................................. 4-38
4.6.1
4.6.2
4.6.3
4.6.4
4.6.5
4.6.6
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
4.7
4.8
Tools menu ................................................................................. 4-43
4.7.1
4.7.2
4.7.3
ASUS Music Alarm........................................................ 4-43
ASUS O.C. Profile......................................................... 4-45
ASUS EZ Flash 2.......................................................... 4-47
Exit menu.................................................................................... 4-48
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Contents
Chapter 5:
Software support
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
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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.
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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.
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 linked with a plus sign (+).
Example: <Ctrl+Alt+D>
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
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M2N32 WS Professional
specifications summary
CPU
Socket AM2 for AMD Athlon™64 FX/Athlon™ 64 X2/
Athlon™ 64/Sempron™ processor
Supports AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet™ Technology
AMD64 architecture enables simultaneous 32-bit and
64-bit computing
Chipset
NVIDIA® nForce® 590 SLI™ MCP(NVIDIA® LinkBoost™
Technology, NVIDIA® Tritium Technology certified)
North bridge: NVIDIA® C51XE
South bridge: NVIDIA® MCP55PXE
PCI-X bridge: NEC uPD720404
System bus
Memory
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
Expansion slots
2 x PCI Express™ x16 slots with NVIDIA® SLI™ support
at full x16, x16 speed
2 x PCI-E x1 slots
2 x PCI-X slots
1 x PCI 2.2 slot
Scalable Link Interface
(SLI™)
Supports two identical NVIDIA® SLI™-ready graphics
cards, both at x16 mode
Storage
NVIDIA® nForce® 590 SLI™ MCP supports:
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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® MediaShield™ RAID
controller
Marvell® 88SE614x Serial ATA controller supports:
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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
LAN
2 x Marvell® 88E1116 PHY
Firewall function
Supports Teaming functions
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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:
-
2 x IEEE 1394a connectors (at mid-board)
Supports up to 10 USB 2.0/1.1 ports
Intelligent overclocking tools:
ASUS special features
Performance
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AI NOS™ (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
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-
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ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)
ASUS AI Booster
Adjustable FSB/DDR2 ratio. Fixed PCI/PCIe
frequencies.
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Hyper Path 3
Precision Tweaker:
-
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vDIMM: 25-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 x16 frequency allows PCI Express x16
frequency tuning from 100 MHz to 200 MHz at 1
MHz increment
ASUS special features
Thermal
ASUS 8-Phase Power Design
Stack Cool 2
Q-Fan 2
ASUS Heat-pipe Thermal solution
ASUS special features
Life
Multi-language BIOS
SATA on the Go
AI Nap
AI Gear
My Logo™ 3
ASUS special features
Others
CrashFree BIOS 3
EZ Flash 2
ASUS AI NET 2
Q-Connector
ASUS AI Quiet
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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
Internal connectors
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
BIOS features
Manageability
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
Power requirements
Support CD contents
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
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
1
1.1
1.2
1.3
Welcome! ...................................................................................... 1-1
Package contents......................................................................... 1-1
Special features............................................................................ 1-2
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
Check your motherboard package for the following items.
Motherboard
I/O modules
ASUS M2N32 WS Professional
1 x 2-port IEEE 1394a module
1 x 2-port USB 2.0 module
Cables
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
Accessories
I/O shield
ASUS SLI™ Bridge
ASUS Q-Connector Kit (USB, 1394, System panel)
Application CD
Documentation
ASUS motherboard support CD
InterVideo® Media Launcher
User guide
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
ASUS M2N32 WS Professional
1-1
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 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 2-7 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.
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, InfiniBrand™ Architecture, and iSCSI.
See pages 2-18 and 2-26 for details.
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Chapter 1: Product introduction
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.
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 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 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.
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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.
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Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.3.2
ASUS Special features
AI Gear
AI Gear allows users to choose from four modes to adjust CPU, FSB speed and
Vcore voltage, minimizing noise and power consumption. Users can choose the
mode that best suits their needs. See page 4-20 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.
Advanced Thermal Design
ASUS Stack Cool 2
ASUS Stack Cool 2 is a fan-less and zero-noise cooling solution that lowers
the temperature of critical heat generating components. The motherboard
uses a special design on the printed circuit board (PCB) to dissipate heat that
critical components generate. See page 2-3 for details.
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 power solutions, thus achieving cool system
environment and making this motherboard ideal for overclocking.
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, Northbridge and
Southbridge. The heat pipe, heatsink, and strategic board layout were tailor
made to dissipate heat in the most efficient manner.
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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 pages 4-5 and 4-47 for details.
ASUS MyLogo 3
ASUS My Logo 3 is the new feature present in the motherboard that allows you
to personalize and add style to your system with customizable and animated boot
logos.
PEG Link Mode for two graphics cards
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. See page 4-23 for details.
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.
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. 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.
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Chapter 1: Product introduction
Q-Connector
The ASUS Q-Connector allows you to connect or disconnect chassis front panel
cables in one easy step with one complete module. This unique adapter eliminates
the trouble of plugging in one cable at a time, making connection quick and
accurate.
ASUS O.C. 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
Chapter summary
2
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
2.7
Before you proceed ..................................................................... 2-1
Motherboard overview................................................................. 2-2
Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................................................... 2-7
System memory ......................................................................... 2-12
Expansion slots.......................................................................... 2-16
Jumper ........................................................................................ 2-25
Connectors ................................................................................. 2-27
ASUS M2N32 WS Professional
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.
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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
ON
Standby
Power
OFF
Powered
Off
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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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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 components generate.
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Motherboard layout
24.5cm (9.6in)
PS/2KBMS
T: Mouse
B: Keyboard
SPS_FAN1
SPDIF_O1
SPDIF_O2
ATX12V
Super
I/O
CPU_FAN
SB_PWR
LAN1_USB12
LAN2_USB34
AUDIO
CHA_FAN3
CHA_FAN1
USB910
USB910_WFGBT
nVIDIA®
C51XE
NEC
uPD720404
PCIEX1_1
EXT_SATA1
Marvell
88E1116
PCIX_SPEED
PCIEX16_1
Marvell
88SE614x
Marvell
88E1116
PCIX_1
PCIX_2
CD
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AD1988B
nVIDIA®
MCP55PXE
SATA5
SATA3
SATA1
SATA6
SATA4
SATA2
AAFP
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CR2032 3V
Lithium Cell
CMOS Power
PCIEX1_2
TSB43AB22A
CLRTC
CHA_FAN4 CHA_FAN2
PCI1
CHASSIS
PANEL
TPM
IE1394_1
IE1394_2
COM1
USB56
USB78
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2.2.4
Layout contents
Slots
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3.
4.
5.
DDR2 DIMM slots
PCI slots
PCI Express x16 slots
PCI Express x1 slot
PCI-X slots
Jumper
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1.
2.
Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC)
PCI-X Speed setting (6-pin PCIX_SPEED)
Rear panel connectors
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PS/2 mouse port (green)
2.
Parallel port
3.
LAN 1 (RJ-45) port
4.
LAN 2 (RJ-45) port
5.
Rear Speaker Out port (black)
Center/Subwoofer port (orange)
Line In port (light blue)
Line Out port (lime)
6.
7.
8.
9.
Microphone port (pink)
Side Speaker Out port (gray)
USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2
USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4
External SATA port
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
Optical S/PDIF Out port
Coaxial S/PDIF Out port
PS/2 keyboard port (purple)
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1.
2.
3.
4.
Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY)
NVIDIA® IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE)
Marvell® IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_EIDE)
NVIDIA® nForceNVIDIA® 590 SLI Southbridge Serial ATA
connectors (7-pin SATA1 [red], SATA2 [red], SATA3 [red],
SATA4 [red], SATA5 [red], SATA6 [red])
5.
Marvell® 88SE614x Serial ATA connector (7-pin EXT_
SATA1, EXT_SATA2, EXT_SATA3)
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7.
USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910)
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IEEE 1394a port connectors (10-1 pin IE1394_1, 10-1 pin
IE1394_2)
8.
CPU, chassis, power, 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 SPS_FAN1)
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Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS)
ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin ATX12V)
Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)
Internal audio connector (4-pin CD [black])
Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1)
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10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM)
System panel connector (20-pin PANEL)
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System power LED (2-pin PLED)
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)
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2.3
Central Processing Unit (CPU)
The motherboard comes with a 940-pin AM2 socket designed for the AMD
Athlon™ 64 X2/Athlon™ 64 FX/Athlon™ 64/Sempron™ processor.
The AM2 socket has a different pinout from the 939-pin socket designed for the
AMD Opteron™ 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.
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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.
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