Motherboard M2N-L
E3333 First Edition December 2007 Copyright © 2007 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”).
Contents Notices.......................................................................................................... vi Safety information...................................................................................... vii About this guide........................................................................................ viii M2N-L specifications summary................................................................... x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!......................
Contents 2.7.1 2.7.2 Rear panel connectors................................................... 2-18 Internal connectors........................................................ 2-19 Chapter 3: Powering up 3.1 3.2 Starting up for the first time......................................................... 3-1 Powering off the computer........................................................... 3-2 3.2.1 3.2.2 Using the OS shut down function.....................................
Contents 4.5 4.4.7 Remote Access Configuration........................................ 4-25 4.5.1 Suspend Mode . ............................................................ 4-26 4.5.3 ACPI APIC Support . ..................................................... 4-26 Power menu................................................................................. 4-26 4.5.2 4.5.4 4.6 4.5.5 APM Configuration......................................................... 4-27 Hardware Monitor.......................
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.
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.
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.
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.
M2N-L specifications summary Processor / System Bus 1 x Socket AM2 supports: AMD Sempron™ AMD Athlon™ 64 AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 AMD Athlon™ 64 FX AMD Opteron™ 64 1000 series (dual core) AMD Phenom™ Single Core/ Dual Core/Quad Core processor HT Bus Link Speed: 2000 MT/s AMD64 Technology AMD Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology Core Logic NVIDIA® nForce® 570 SLI MCP (MCP55P) Form Factor ATX, 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.5 cm) ASUS Features Smart Fan Smart Fan ASWM2.
M2N-L specifications summary Networking LAN Dual Onboard Marvell® 8056 PCIe GbE LAN controllers Graphic VGA XGI® Volari™ Z9s VGA Controller / 32MB DDR2 DRAM Onboard I/O Connectors Floppy Connector 1 PSU Connectors 24-pin ATX power connector + 4-pin ATX 12V power connector USB Connectors 1 (for 2 USB 2.0/1.1 ports) Fan Headers 4 x 3-pin (CPU_FAN1, FRNT_FAN1/2, REAR_FAN1) Chassis Intruder 1 Serial Port Header 1 External Serial Port 1 External USB ports 2 (Both support USB 2.0/1.
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports.
1 Chapter summary 1.1 Welcome!....................................................................................... 1-1 1.3 Serial number label....................................................................... 1-1 1.2 1.4 Package contents.......................................................................... 1-1 Special features.............................................................................
1.1 Welcome! Thank you for buying an ASUS® M2N-L 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.
1.4 Special features 1.4.1 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™, AMD Opteron™ 64 1000 series (dual core), and AMD Phenom™ processors.
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. Dual Gigabit LAN solution The motherboard comes with dual Gigabit LAN controllers to provide the total solution for your networking needs.
1- 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.
2 Chapter summary 2.1 Before you proceed...................................................................... 2-1 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU).................................................... 2-6 2.2 2.4 Motherboard overview.................................................................. 2-2 System memory.......................................................................... 2-11 2.5 Expansion slots........................................................................... 2-13 2.
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.
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.
PRI_IDE1 Place this side towards the rear of the chassis ® M2N-L ASUS M2N-L 2-
2.2.3 Motherboard layout 24.5cm (9.6in) PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard ATXPWR1 FLOPPY1 USB12 DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64 bit,240-pin module) SuperI/O DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module) REAR_FAN1 DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module) ATX12V1 Socket AM2 FRNT_FAN2 LAN1 LAN2 Marvell 8056 PCIE2 NVIDIA NF570 SLI PCIE3 PCIE4 XGI Z9s PCI5 PCI6 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power CLRTC1 SATA1 SATA2 USB34 COM2 8Mb BIOS ® M2N-L PRI_IDE1 PCIE1 Marvell 8056 2- 30.
2.2.4 Layout contents Slots 1. CPU sockets 2. DDR2 DIMM sockets 3. PCI Express x16 slot 4. PCI Express x1 slot 5. PCI slot Page 2-6 2-12 2-14 2-15 2-15 Jumper 1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) Page 2-16 Rear panel connectors 1. PS/2 mouse port (green) 2. LAN 1 (RJ-45) port 3. LAN 2 (RJ-45) port 4. VGA port 5. Serial (COM1) port 6. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 7. PS/2 keyboard port (purple) Page 2-18 2-18 2-18 2-18 2-18 2-18 2-18 Internal connectors 1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) 2.
2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a 940-pin AM2 socket designed for AMD Athlon™ 64 X2, AMD Athlon™ 64, AMD Athlon™ 64 FX, AMD Sempron™, AMD Opteron™ 64 1000 series (dual core), and AMD Phenom™ processors. The AM2 socket has a different pin layout from the 940-pin socket designed for the AMD Opteron™ 200/800 series processor. Make sure you use a CPU designed for the AM2 socket. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation.
3. 4. Position the CPU above the socket such that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with a small triangle. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it fits in place. Gold triangle Small triangle 5. 6. When the CPU is in place, push down the socket lever to secure the CPU. The lever clicks on the side tab to indicate that it is locked. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that came with the heatsink package.
2.3.2 Installing the heatsink and fan The AMD Athlon™ 64 X2, AMD Athlon™ 64, AMD Athlon™ 64 FX, AMD Sempron™, AMD Opteron™ 64 1000 series (dual core), and AMD Phenom™ processors require a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. Make sure that you use only AMD-certified heatsink and fan assembly. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1.
2. Attach one end of the retention bracket to the retention module base. 3. Align the other end of the retention bracket (near the retention bracket lock) to the retention module base. A clicking sound denotes that the retention bracket is in place. Make sure that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module base, otherwise you cannot snap the retention bracket in place. 4.
5. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN1. CPU_FAN1 TACHO +12V GND ® M2N-L M2N-L CPU Fan Connector • 2-10 Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector.
2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: ® M2N-L Channel Channel A Channel B 2.4.
2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. 2 To install a DIMM: 1. 2. 3. DDR2 DIMM notch Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket.
2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
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2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The following figure shows a network card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. 2.5.6 PCI slot The PCI slot supports cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. The figure shows a LAN card installed on a PCI slot.
2.6 1. Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Remove the onboard battery. 3. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 2-3.
2. BIOS Recovery (3-pin RECOVERY1) This jumper allows you to recover your original BIOS from a floppy disk in case the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. To recover the BIOS: 1. Turn OFF your computer and unplug the power cord. 3. Insert a floppy disk with the original or updated BIOS file named “M2N-L.rom”. 2. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 2-3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer.
2.7 Connectors 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1 7 1. 6 5 4 3 2 PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2/3. LAN 2/1 (RJ-45) port. Both ports are supported by the Marvell 8056 LAN controller and allow Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications. LAN port LED indications Activity/Link LED Status Description OFF No link GREEN Linked BLINKING Data activity 4. 5. 6. 7.
2.7.2 1. Internal connectors Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) This connector is for the provided floppy disk drive (FDD) signal cable. Insert one end of the cable to this connector, then connect the other end to the signal connector at the back of the floppy disk drive. Pin 5 on the connector is removed to prevent incorrect cable connection when using a FDD cable with a covered Pin 5. FLOPPY PIN1 NOTE: Orient the red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1.
Drive jumper setting Single device Two devices Cable-Select or Master Cable-Select Master Slave Mode of device(s) Master Slave Master Slave Cable connector Black Black Gray Black or gray • Pin 20 on the IDE connector is removed to match the covered hole on the Ultra DMA cable connector. This prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 133/100/66/33 IDE devices.
4. CPU, Front and Rear fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN1, 3-pin FRNT_FAN1/2, 3-pin Rear_FAN1) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~2000mA (24 W max.) or a total of 1A~3.48A (41.76 W max.) at +12V. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. • Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Lack of sufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components.
6. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM2) This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. COM2 PIN1 ® M2N-L M2N-L COM Port Connector The COM2 serial port module cable is optional.
ATX power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR1, 4-pin ATX12V1) These connectors are for an ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. • Do not forget to connect the 4-pin ATX +12 V power plug; otherwise, the system will not boot. • Use of a PSU with a higher power output is recommended when configuring a system with more power-consuming devices.
8. System panel connector (20-1pin PANEL1) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. 2 3 POWERLED+ GND POWERLEDMLED+ MLEDNC +5V GND GND SPKROUT 1 M2N-L System Panel Connector 4 NMIBTN# GND POWERBTN# GND NC RESETBTN# GND ® M2N-L HDLED+ HDLED- PANEL1 5 6 The system panel connector is color-coded for easy connection. Refer to the connector description below for details. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
This chapter describes the power up sequence and ways of shutting down the system.
3 Chapter summary 3.1 3.2 Starting up for the first time......................................................... 3-1 Powering off the computer...........................................................
3.1 Starting up for the first time 1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover. 3. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 2. 4. 5. Be sure that all switches are off. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that is equipped with a surge protector. Turn on the devices in the following order: a. Monitor c. System power b. 6. 7.
3.2 Powering off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows® 2000: 1. 2. 3. Click the Start button then click Shut Down... Make sure that the Shut Down option button is selected, then click the OK button to shut down the computer. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. If you are using Windows® 2003: 1. Click the Start button then select Turn Off Computer. 3. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. 2.
This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
4 Chapter summary 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS............................................. 4-1 4.3 Main menu................................................................................... 4-10 4.2 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 BIOS setup program..................................................................... 4-7 Advanced menu.......................................................................... 4-15 Power menu.................................................................................
4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. 2. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk.) ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities.
4.1.2 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS file in DOS environment using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you can use as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. 2. • Make sure that the floppy disk is not write-protected and has at least 1.1MB free space to save the file.
Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk. Write the BIOS filename on a piece of paper. You need to type the exact BIOS filename at the DOS prompt. 2. 3. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier.
5. The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive. A:\>afudos /iM2N-L.ROM /pbnc AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.29(07.03.02BA)) Copyright (C) 2003 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. WARNING!! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... done Reading flash ...... done Advance Check ...... Erasing flash ...... done Writing flash ...... done Verifying flash ....
4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using the the floppy disk that contains the updated BIOS file. • Prepare the floppy disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility. • Make sure that you rename the original or updated BIOS file in the floppy disk to M2N-L.ROM.
4.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable Low-Pin Count (LPC) chip that you can update using the provided utility described in section “4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS.” Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or prompted to“Run Setup.” This section explains how to configure your system using this utility. Even if you are not prompted to use the Setup program, you can change the configuration of your computer in the future.
4.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 SATA5 SATA6 IDE Configuration Configuration fields [04:00:03] [Mon 12/05/2007] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[ST380817AS] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] General help Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. Use [+] or [-] to configure system time.
4.2.3 Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that particular menu. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings. Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another. 4.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items.
4.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information. Refer to section “4.2.1 BIOS menu screen” for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 SATA5 SATA6 IDE Configuration [04:00:03] [Mon 12/05/2007] [1.44M, 3.5 in.
4.3.4 Primary IDE Master/Slave, SATA1~6 The BIOS automatically detects the connected IDE devices. There is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device. Select a device item, then press to display the IDE device information. Primary IDE Master Device : Not Detected Select the type of device connected to the system.
PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Configuration options: [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.3.
nVidia RAID Setup Options RAID Setup nVidia RAID Function [Disabled] Disable Enable nVidia RAID Function [Disabled] Enables or disables the NVIDIA® RAID function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear when this item is set to [Enabled]. SATA1 [Disabled] Sets the SATA 1 as RAID. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SATA 2 [Disabled] Sets the SATA 2 as RAID. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SATA 3 [Disabled] Sets the SATA 3 as RAID.
4.3.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu.
4.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP MPS Configuration USB Configuration Remote Access Configuration 4.4.1 Configure CPU. CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects.
GART Error Reporting [Disabled] Enables or disables the GART Error reporting feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Enables or disables the Microcode Updation function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Secure Virtual Machine Mode [Enabled] Enables or disables the Secure Virtual Machine Mode (SVM). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Cool ‘n’ Quiet [Disabled] Enables or disables the AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet technology.
Memory Configuration The memory configuration menu allows you to change the memory settings. Memory Configuration Bank Interleaving Channel Interleaving Enable Clock to All DIMMS MemClk Tristate C3/ALTVID Memory Hole Remapping DCT Unganged Mode support Power Down Enable [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Always] [Enabled] Select the DRAM Frequency program method. If Auto, the DRAM speed will be based on SPDs. If Limit, the DRAM speed will not exceed the specific value.
ECC Configuration The ECC configuration menu allows you to change the ECC settings. ECC Configuration ECC Mode DRAM ECC Enable DRAM SCRUB REDIRECT 4-Bit ECC Mode DRAM BG Scrub Data Cache BG Scrub L2 Cache BG Scrub L3 Cache BG Scrub DRAM ECC allows hardware to report and correct memory errors automatically maintaining system integrity. [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] ECC Mode [Disabled] Allows you to set the ECC configuration.
L2 Cache BG Scrub [Disabled] Disables or sets the L2 Cache BG Scrub. This item allows the cache RAM to be corrected when idle. Configuration options: [Disabled] [40ns] [80ns] [160na] [320ns] [640ns] [1.28us] [2.56us] [5.12us] [10.2us] [20.5us] [41.0us] [81.9us] [163.8us] [327.7us] [655.4us] [1.31ms] [2.62ms] [5.24ms] [10.49ms] [20.97ms] [42.00ms] [84.00ms] L3 Cache BG Scrub [2.56us] Disables or sets the L3 Cache BG Scrub. This item allows the cache RAM to be corrected when idle.
Alternate VID [Auto] Allows you to specify the alternate VID in low power states. Configuration options: [1.550 V] [1.525 V] [1.500 V] [1.475 V] [1.450 V] [1.425V] [1.400 V] [1.375 V] [1.350 V] [1.325 V] [1.300 V] [1.275 V] [1.250 V] [1.225 V] [1.200 V] [1.175V] [1.150V] [1.125V] [1.100V] [1.075V] [1.050V] [1.025V] [1.000V] [0.975V] [0.950V] [0.925V] [0.900V] [0.875V] [0.850V] [0.825V] [0.
4.4.3 Onboard Devices Configuration Configure ITE8716F-S Super IO Serial Port1 Address Serial Port2 Address Serial Port2 Mode Chipset [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] [Normal] Allows BIOS to Select Serial Port1 Base Addresses. Configure Onboard Device Onboard XGI Z9S VGA [Enabled] Onboard MARVELL8056 Lan A [Enabled] Onboard Lan BootROM [Disabled] Onboard MARVELL8056 Lan B [Enabled] Onboard Lan BootROM [Disabled] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address.
Onboard MARVELL 8056 Lan A [Enabled] Enable or disable the Onboard MARVELL 8056 Lan A. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Onboard LAN A BootROM [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the option ROM in the onboard LAN A controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Onboard MARVELL 8056 Lan B [Enabled] Enable or disable the Onboard MARVELL 8056 Lan B.
4.4.4 PCI PnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for legacy ISA devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the PCI PnP menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. Advanced PCI/PnP Settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction.
IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device] When set to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is free for use of PCI/PnP devices. When set to [Reserved], the IRQ is reserved for legacy ISA devices. Configuration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved] 4.4.5 MPS Configuration The items in this menu allows you to configure the Multi-Processor Table. Select an item then press to display the configuration options. MPS Configuration MPS Revision [1.4] Select MPS Revision. MPS Revision [1.
USB 1.1 Controller [Enabled] Enables or disables the USB 1.1 Controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] Enables or disables the USB 2.0 Controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable support for legacy USB devices. Setting to [Auto] allows the system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled.
4.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the ACPI and Advanced Power Management (APM) features. Select an item then press to display the configuration options. Suspend Mode [Auto] ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] ACPI APIC support [Enabled] Include ACPI state for system suspend. APM Configuration Hardware Monitor 4.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto] Allows you to select the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) state to be used for system suspend.
4.5.4 APM Configuration APM Configuration Resume on PME# Resume on Ring Resume on RTC Alarm Restore on AC Power Loss Options [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Last state] Power Off Power On Last State Resume On PME# [Disabled] When this item is set to [Enabled]. A PME (Power Management Event) can turn on the system.
4.5.5 Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature MB Temperature CPU Fan Speed Front Fan1 Front Fan2 Rear Fan1 VCORE Voltage 3.3V Voltage 5V Voltage 12V Voltage CPU Temperature [42ºC/107.5ºF] [37ºC/98.5ºF] [5192RPM] [N/A] [N/A] [N/A] [ [ [ [ 1.232V] 3.184V] 5.037V] 11.392V] Smart FAN Function [Enabled] FAN Auto Mode Start Voltage [5.
Smart FAN Function [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Smart FAN feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear when the Smart FAN Function item is set to [Enabled]. FAN Auto Mode Start Voltage [x.xV] Shows the FAN start voltage in auto mode. FAN Auto Mode Start Speed Temp [xxoC] Shows the FAN temperature at start speed in auto mode.
4.6 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press to display the sub-menu. Specifies the Boot Devices Priority sequence. Boot Settings Boot Device Priority A virtual floppy disk drive (Floppy Drive B:) may appear when you set the CD-ROM drive as the first boot device. Boot Settings Configuration Security 4.6.
4.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot Full Screen Logo AddOn ROM Display Mode Bootup Num-Lock PS/2 Mouse Support Wait For ‘F1’ If Error Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display Interrupt 19 Capture [Enabled] [Enabled] [Force BIOS] [On] [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] Allows BIOS to skip certain tests while booting. This will decrease the time needed to boot the system.
Interrupt 19 Capture [Enabled] When set to [Enabled], this function allows the option ROMs to trap Interrupt 19. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.6.3 Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item then press to display the configuration options. Security Settings Supervisor Password User Password : Not Installed : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password Change User Passward to change password.
After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Security Settings Supervisor Password User Password : Installed : Not Installed to change password. again to disabled password. Change Supervisor Password User Access Level [Full Access] Change User Password Password Check [Setup] Enter F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change General Help Save and Exit Exit V02.
Password Check [Setup] When set to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility. When set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] 4.7 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items.
Exit & Discard Changes Select this option only if you do not want to save the changes that you made to the Setup program. If you made changes to fields other than System Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation before exiting. Discard Changes Allows you to discard the selections you made and restore the previously saved values. After selecting this option, a confirmation appears. Select Ok to discard any changes and load the previously saved values.
This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package.
5 Chapter summary 5.1 Installing an operating system.................................................... 5-1 5.3 Software information.................................................................... 5-7 5.2 5.4 5.5 5.6 Support CD information............................................................... 5-1 RAID configurations..................................................................... 5-8 NVIDIA® RAID configurations.....................................................
5.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 2000 and 32/64-bit 2003 operating systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your hardware. 5.2 • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Use the setup procedures presented in this chapter for reference only. Refer to your OS documentation for detailed information.
5.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. nVIDIA nForce (MCP55) Chipset Installs the nVIDIA® nForce® (MCP55) Chipset driver. Marvell LAN CPA Config tool Installs the Marvell LAN CPA Config tool driver. XGI VOLARI Z9s Installs the XGI VOLARI Z9s driver. AMD Processor driver Installs the AMD processor driver.
5.2.3 Management Software menu The Management Software menu displays all the available server management software applications. ASUS Network Utility Installs the ASUS Network Utility. Refer to the application help file for details. ASWM Installs the ASUS System Web-based Management (ASWM) software.
5.2.4 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ADOBE Reader V8.10 Installs the Adobe® Reader v8.10 that allows you to open, view, and print documents in Portable Document Format (PDF). ASUS Screen Saver Bring life to your computer screen by installing the ASUS screen saver. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment.
5.2.5 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide. 5.2.6 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the support CD. Click an icon to display the specified information. Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the motherboard.
Browse this CD Displays the support CD contents in graphical format. Technical support Form Displays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to fill out when requesting technical support.
5.3 Software information Most of the applications in the support CD have wizards that will conveniently guide you through the installation. View the online help or readme file that came with the software application for more information. Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ Technology The motherboard supports the AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ Technology that dynamically and automatically change the CPU speed, voltage, and amount of power depending on the task the CPU performs.
5.4 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the NVIDIA® nForce® 570 SLI MCP (MCP55P) RAID utility that allow you to configure Serial ATA hard disk drives as RAID sets. The motherboard supports the following RAID configurations. RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write data in parallel, interleaved stacks.
Installing hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array. Installing Serial ATA (SATA) hard disks To install the SATA hard disks for a RAID configuration: 1. Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays. 3. Connect a SATA power cable to the power connector on each drive. 2. Connect the SATA signal cables.
5.5 NVIDIA® RAID configurations The motherboard includes a high performance SATA RAID controller integrated in the NVIDIA® nForce® 570 SLI MCP (MCP55P). It supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5, and JBOD for six independent Serial ATA disks. The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference only, and may not exactly match the items on your screen. 5.5.1 Entering the NVIDIA® RAID Utility To enter the NVIDIA® RAID Utility: 1. 2. Restart the computer.
5.5.2 Creating a RAID Volume To create a RAID set: 1. 2. From the Define a New Array menu, select RAID Mode, then press . A pop-up menu appears. Use the up or down arrow keys to select a RAID mode , then press . You can select either Mirrored, Striped, Spanned, Striped Mirror, or RAID 5. Mirrored Striped Spanned Striped Mirror RAID 5 • The RAID mode is set to Mirrored by default. • Not all RAID modes are supported on all platforms.
MediaShield BIOS Apr 20 2007 - Define a New Array RAID Mode: Striped Stripe Block: Free Disks Port Disk Model Optimal Array Disks Port Disk Model Capacity 1.0 1.1 [→] Add XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX Capacity XX.XXGB XX.XXGB [←] Del [ESC] Quit [F6] Back [F7] Finish [TAB] Navigate [↑↓] Select [ENTER] Popup 4. Press to create the RAID set. A pop-up window appears. All data on new (or added) disks will be overwritten. Continue? [Y] YES 5.
5.5.3 Rebuilding a RAID set To rebuild a RAID set: 1. From the Array List, use the up or down arrow keys to select the RAID set you want to rebuild, then press . The RAID set details appear. MediaShield BIOS Apr 20 2007 - Array List - [Ctrl-X]Exit 2. Boot Status Vendor Array YES Healthy NVIDIA STRIPE XXX.XXG NO Healthy NVIDIA MIRROR XXX.XXG [↑↓]Select [B]Set Bootable Size [N]New Array [ENTER] Detail Press . The RAID details appear. Array 3 : NVIDIA MIRROR XX.
3. Use the up or down arrow keys to select a the RAID set you want to rebuild, then press . A confirmation message appears. Array 1 : NVIDIA MIRROR XXX.XXG - Select Disk Inside Array RAID Mode: Mirrored Stripe Width: 1 Port 0.0 1.1 Index 1 0 Stripe Block: 64K Disk Model Capacity XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXX.XXGB XXX.XXGB [↑↓] Select [F6] Back 4. 5. Press to start rebuilding the array, or to cancel.
5.5.4 Deleting a RAID array To delete a RAID array: 1. From the Array List, use the up or down arrow keys to select the RAID set you want to delete, then press . The RAID set details appear. MediaShield BIOS Apr 20 2007 - Array Detail RAID Mode: Mirrored Stripe Width: 1 Stripe Block: Port Index 0.0 1.0 Capacity 0 xxxxxxxxxxxxxx XXX.XXG 1 xxxxxxxxxxxxxx XXX.XXG [R] Rebuild 2. 3. 4.
5.5.5 Clearing the MBR You will lose all data when you clear the MBR! To clear the MBR: 1. From the Array List, use the up or down arrow keys to select a RAID set, then press . The RAID set details appear. MediaShield BIOS Apr 20 2007 - Array List Boot Status Vendor Array Size No NO Healthy Healthy NVIDIA NVIDIA STRIPE MIRROR XXX.XXG XXX.XXG [Ctrl-X] Exit 2. [↑↓] Select [B] Set Bootable [N] New Array [ENTER] Detail When the array details appear, then press .
5.6 Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows® 2000/2003/ XP operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in a RAID set. To create a RAID driver disk: 1. Place the motherboard support CD into the CD-ROM drive. 3. From the Make Disk menu, select the RAID driver disk you want to create or browse the contents of the support CD to locate the driver disk utility. 2. 4. 5. 6. Select Make Disk tab. Insert floppy disk to floppy disk drive.
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This appendix includes additional information that you may refer to when configuring the motherboard.
Appendix summary A M2N-L block diagram................................................................................
M2N-L block diagram DDR2-800 AM2 CPU DDR2-800 HT Bus x16 slot PCIE1 x1 slot PCIE2 x1 slot PCIE3 x16 slot PCIE4 x16 x1 6 x SATA2 x1 PCI 33 x8 NVIDIA NF570 SLI Marvell 8056 Marvell 8056 ASUS M2N-L x1 PCI5 PCI6 XGI Z9s x1 A-
A- Appendix A: Reference information
