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ASUS M2N-L User's Manual

1. CPU 1 TACHO E 412V GND REAR_FAN1 FRNT_FAN2 FRNT_FAN1 5 USB connector 10 1 pin USB34 The connector is for USB 2 0 ports These connectors comply with the USB 2 0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed pcg 0 E M2N L USB 2 0 Connector USB P4 USB P4 gt lo a 3 UsB34 gt lo a The expansion USB ports module is optional ASUS M2N L GND 1 12 HE TACHO 21 TACHO 2 21 2 22 6 Serial port connector 10 1 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 pg The 2 serial port module cable is optional Chapter 2 Hardware information 7 power connectors 24 pin ATXPWR1 4 pin ATX12V1 These are for 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
2. 3 2 Chapter 4 BIOS setup 4 1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4 1 1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 41 2 AFUDOS 41 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 4 5 4 2 BIOS setup program eene 4 7 4 2 1 BIOS menu screen 4 8 4 2 2 Men Dakar ne ceret eg 4 8 4 2 3 Navigation 4 9 424 0 1111 4 9 42 5 5 8 eee 4 9 42 6 Configuration fields sss eene 4 9 4 2 7 POP UP window 2 ee 4 9 4 28 General help 4 9 4 3 Main menu ss ns in nni n sn ca ria a s n i cand 4 10 4 3 1 System Time sss 4 10 43 2 System Date 4 10 4 3 3 Legacy Diskette sss 4 10 4 3 4 Primary IDE Master Slave 1 6 4 11 4 35 0 000 4 12 4 3 6 System Information 4 14 4 4 Advanced menu snara saran sennaanasnan nanna 4 15 4 4 1 CPU Configuration sse 4 15 442 d dts 4 16 4 43 Onboard Devices 4 21 444 PCIPnP essen 4 23 4 4 5 MPS 4 24 4 4 6 USB Configuration 4 24 Conten
3. n e N 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 Product warranty or service will not be extended if 1 the product is repaired modified or altered unless such repair modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS or 2 the serial number of the product is defaced or missing ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL AS IS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS ITS DIRECTORS OFFICERS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS LOSS OF BUSINESS LOSS OF USE OR DATA INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME W
4. This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports Product introduction 14 1 2 1 3 1 4 Lie n 1 1 Package contents enn ee eere ee eene 1 1 Serial number label vee 1 1 Special feature Ssss 1 2 ASUS M2N L 11 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 MB Retail Pack MB Bulk Pack Accessories 10 Application CD 10 Documentation 10 MB Packing Quantity 1 piece per box 10 pieces per carton fo If any of the above items is damaged or missing contact your retailer 1 13 Serial number label Before requesting support from the ASUS Technical Support team you must take note of the motherboard s serial number containing 12 characters xxMOAXxxxxxx shown as the figure below With the correct serial number of the product ASUS Technical Support team members can then offer a quicker and satisfying solution to your problems M2N L AXXXXXXX ASUS M2N L 17 1 2 1 4 Special features 1 4 1 Product highlights P s Lat
5. 12 V power plug otherwise the system will not boot Useof a PSU with a higher power output is recommended when configuring a system with more power consuming devices The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate Make sure that your power supply unit PSU can provide at least the minimum power required by your system See the table below for details ATXPWR1 12 1 22 g 2222222102212 28 226282865052 t F OFO FOL FFF 11 Jed de de de de deed ded T nmm 222222222222 gt 5520682255538 5 M2N L ATX Power Connector ASUS M2N L 2 23 2 24 System panel connector 20 1pin PANEL1 This connector supports several chassis mounted functions pcg pay PANEL1 ED a POWERLED NMIBTN M2N L System Panel Connector The system panel connector is color coded for easy connection Refer to the connector description below for details System power LED Green 3 pin POWERLED This 3 pin connector is for the system power LED Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power and blinks when the system is in s
6. 5 18 Chapter 5 Software support This appendix includes additional information that you may refer to when configuring the motherboard Reference information M2N L block diagram eene nennen nennt nenna A 1 ASUS M2N L M2N L block diagram x16 slot X1 slot 2 X1 slot PCIE3 slot Marvell SS 8056 Marvell 8056 ASUS M2N L AM2 CPU x1 gt HT Bus NVIDIA NF570 SLI DDR2 800 DDR2 800 6 x SATA2 PCI 33 A 1 A 2 Appendix A Reference information
7. see 5 13 5 5 4 Deleting a RAID 5 15 5 5 5 Clearing the MBR Creating a RAID driver disk Appendix Reference information M2N L block diagram eren A 1 vi Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions This device may not cause harmful interference and This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer s instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the sepa
8. CLRTC1 12 23 D 0 cm 3 Qu fees 2 16 M2N L Clear RTC RAM N Make sure to re enter your previous BIOS settings after you clear the CMOS Chapter 2 Hardware information 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 2 Move the jumper cap from pins 1 2 default to pins 2 3 3 Insert a floppy disk with the original or updated BIOS file named M2N L rom 4 Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer 5 The system searches for the BIOS file in the floppy then reflashes the BIOS 6 When finished shut down your computer 7 Replace the jumper cap from pins 2 3 to pins 1 2 8 Reboot your computer 9 Hold down the Del key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re enter data i Fe RECOVERY1 E cnm 12 23 7 Normal BIOS recovery CMM DL M2N L BIOS Recovery Setting ASUS M2N L 2 17 2 7 Connectors 2 7 1 Rear panel connectors ua man 1 5 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 contr
9. 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 Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU making sure that the heatsink fits properly on the retention module base The retention module base is already installed on the motherboard L upon purchase You do not have to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components f you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly make sure that a Thermal Interface Material is properly applied to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the heatsink and fan assembly Retention bracket Retention module base Your boxed CPU heatsink and fan assembly should come with installation L instructions for the CPU heatsink and the retention mechanism If the instructions in this section do not match the CPU documentation follow the latter Chapter 2 Hardware information 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 A Make sure that the fan and heatsink assembly perfe
10. El Sa Ix M2N L 240 pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets Channel Sockets Channel A DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 Channel B DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 2 4 2 Memory configurations You may install 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB or 2 GB unbuffered ECC Non ECC DDR2 DIMMS into the DIMM sockets using the memory configurations in this section For dual channel configuration the total size of memory module s installed per channel must be the same for better performance DIMM_A1 DIMM_ A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 Due to chipset resource allocation the system may detect less than 8 GB of system memory when you installed four 2 GB DDR2 memory modules Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency For optimum compatibility we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor Refer to the Memory Qualified Vendors List at the ASUS web site ASUS M2N L 2 11 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 To install a DIMM DDR2 DIMM notch 1 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 Firmly insert the DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated AN A DDR2 DIMM is keyed with a notch so that
11. 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 If no USB device is detected the legacy USB support is disabled Configuration options Disabled Enabled Auto USB 2 0 Controller Mode HiSpeed Allows you to set the USB 2 0 controller mode to HiSpeed 480 Mbps or FullSpeed 12 Mbps Configuration options FullSpeed HiSpeed BIOS EHCI Hand Off Enabled Enables or disables the BIOS EHCI hand off feature Configuration options Disabled Enabled 4 4 7 Remote Access Configuration The items in this menu allows you to configure the Remote Access type and and parameters BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Configure Remote Access type and parameters Select Remote Access n type Remote Access Type Disabled Allows you to set the Remote Access Type Configuration options Disabled Enabled Chapter 4 BIOS setup 4 5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the ACPI and Advanced Power Management features Select an item then press Enter to display the configuration options BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boot Exit Include ACPI s
12. 895 0883 1 510 808 4511 2 1 502 833 8713 117 1 510 738 3777 2222 Hip Nip asus com http vip asus com eser eserviceitechserv aspx techserv aspx 27117 WWW BSUS co www Marketing Techn 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 S ASUS M2N L support CD for Windows Server 2003 32 bit Edition Drivers l Management Software Utilities 1 Contact Adobe Reader V8 1 0 ASUS Screen Saver ASUS Update ASUS M2N L 5 5 Browse this CD Displays the support CD contents graphical format 39 2042000 6 44 2052007 5 44 PM ajajana 7 42 e Sj19 1999 8 00PM 201 am 382001 72474 378 2001 7 24 9M snm 724 2007 2 47 motu nr a 236004 8 17 1999 6 56 FM Technical support Form Displays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to fill out when requesting technical support Ele gdt Format View Help ASUSTeK TECHNICAL SUPPORT REQUEST FORM TECHSUPP TXT Notepad sBixi BIOS 401A0 SIZECKB SIZE MB SIZE MB SIZE MB 5 6 Chapter 5 Software support 5 3 Software information Mos
13. bank memory interleaving Configuration options Disabled Auto Channel Interleaving Disabled Allows you to enable the channel memory interleaving Configuration options Disabled Address bits 6 Address bits 12 XOR of Address bits 20 16 6 XOR of Address bits 20 16 9 Enable Clock to All DIMMs Disabled Enables or disables unused Clocks to DIMMs when memory slots are not populated Configuration options Disabled Enabled Tristate C3 ALTVID Disabled Enables or disables MemClk Tri Stating during and Alt VID Configuration options Disabled Enabled Memory Hole Remapping Enabled Enables or disables the memory remapping around memory hole Configuration options Disabled Enabled DCT Unganged Mode support Always Enables or disables DCT Unganged Mode Configuration options Auto Always Power Down Enable Enabled Enables or disables DDR power down mode Configuration options Disabled Enabled Chapter 4 BIOS setup ECC Configuration The ECC configuration menu allows you to change the ECC settings BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced ECC Configuration DRAM ECC allows EcL T hardware to report 5 and correct memory DRAM ECC Enable Disabled errors automatically DRAM SCRUB REDIRECT Disabled maintaining system 4 Bit ECC Mode Disabled DRAM BG Scrub Disabled integrity Data Cache BG Scrub Disabled L2 Cache BG Scrub Disabled L
14. cause the system to malfunction ETO x s vance NO Lets the BIOS Advanced PCI PnP Settings WARNING Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction configue all the devices in the system YES Lets the operating system configure Plug and Play PnP devices not required for boot if your system has a Plug and Play operating IRQ 3 assigned to PCI Device system IRQ 4 assigned to PCI Device IRQ 5 assigned to PCI Device IRQ 7 assigned to PCI Device Select Screen IRQ 9 assigned to PCI Device TL select Item IRQ 10 assigned to PCI Device Change Option IRQ 11 assigned to PCI Device Fl General Help IRQ 14 assigned to PCI Device 10 Save and Exit IRQ 15 assigned to PCI Device ESC Exit PCI Latency Timer 64 Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA Yes Palette Snooping Disabled V02 58 lt C gt Copyright 1985 2006 American Megatrends Inc Plug And Play O S No When set to No BIOS configures all the devices in the system When set to Yes and if you install a Plug and Play operating system the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot Configuration options No Yes PCI Latency Timer 64 Allows you to select the value in units of PCI clocks for the PCI device latency timer register Configuration options 32 64 96 128 160 192 224 248 Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA Yes When set to Yes BIOS assigns an IRQ to PCI VGA card
15. connector 40 1 pin PRI IDE The onboard IDE connector is for the Ultra DMA 133 100 66 33 signal cable There are three connectors on each Ultra DMA 133 100 66 33 signal cable blue black and gray Connect the blue connector to the motherboard s IDE connector then select one of the following modes to configure your device PRI IDE PIN 1 pcnc 1 Tiei pem a om 9 NOTE Orient the red markings usually zigzag on the IDE M2N L IDE Connector Ribbon cable t amp PIN T ASUS M2N L 2 19 2 20 Drive jumper setting Mode of Cable connector device s Single device Cable Select or Master Black Two devices Cable Select Master Black Slave Gray Master Master Black or gray Slave Slave L4 Pin 20 on the IDE connector is removed to match the covered hole on the a 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 If any device jumper is set as Cable Select make sure all other device jumpers have the same setting 3 Serial ATA connectors 7 pin SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 5 5 SATA6 Supported by the NVIDIA nForce 570 SLI MCP MCP55P chipset these connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives that allows up to 3Gb s of data tra
16. 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 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 Conventions used in this quide 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
17. fails or gets corrupted during the updating process Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility Make sure that the floppy disk is not write protected and has at least 1 1 MB free space to save the file The succeeding BIOS screens are for reference only The actual BIOS Screen displays may not be same as shown 1 Copy the AFUDOS utility afudos exe from the motherboard support CD to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier 2 Bootthe system in DOS mode then at the prompt type afudos o filename where the filename is any user assigned filename not more than eight alphanumeric characters for the main filename and three alphanumeric characters for the extension name A gt afudos oOLDBIOS1 rom Main filename Extension name 3 Press lt Enter gt The utility copies the current BIOS file to the floppy disk A gt afudos oOLDBIOS1 rom AMI Firmware Update Utility Version 1 19 ASUS V2 29 07 03 02BA Copyright C 2003 American Megatrends Inc All rights reserved Reading flash Write to file A gt The utility returns to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file 4 2 Chapter 4 BIOS setup 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 n
18. it fits in only one direction Do not force a DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM The DDR2 DIMM sockets do not support DDR DIMMs DO not install DDR DIMMs to the DDR2 DIMM sockets 2 4 4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM 1 2 Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM retaining clips The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force DDR2 DIMM notch Remove the DIMM from the socket Chapter 2 Hardware information 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 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 Before installing the expansion card read the documentation that came with it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card Remove the system unit cover if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to use Keep the screw for later use Align the riser card connector with the slot and press firmly until the riser card is completely seated on the slot Align the card connector with the slot on the ris
19. not allow change to any field Limited allows changes only to selected fields such as Date and Time Full Access allows viewing and changing all the fields in the Setup utility Change User Password Select this item to set or change the user password The User Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed After you set a password this item shows Installed To set a User Password 1 Select the Change User Password item and press lt Enter gt 2 On the password box that appears type a password composed of at least six letters and or numbers then press Enter 3 Confirm the password when prompted The message Password Installed appears after you set your password successfully To change the user password follow the same steps as in setting a user password 4 32 Chapter 4 BIOS setup 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 Main Advanced Power Exit Options Exit system setup after saving the Exit amp Discard Changes changes Discard Changes F10 key can be used Load Setup Defaults for this operation Select
20. to yourself when trying to complete a task CAUTION Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task i IMPORTANT Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task L4 NOTE Tips and additional information to help you complete a task Typography Bold text Italics Key lt Key1 gt lt Key2 gt lt Key3 gt Command Indicates a menu or an item to select Used to emphasize a word or a phrase Keys enclosed in the less than and greater than sign means that you must press the enclosed key Example lt Enter gt means that you must press the Enter or Return key If you must press two or more keys simultaneously the key names are connected with a plus sign Example lt Ctrl gt lt Alt lt D gt Means that you must type the command exactly as shown Example At the DOS prompt type the command line format A S 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 Smart Fan Features N Memory 4 Maximum up to 8GB Unbuffered DIMM DDR2 800 6
21. 2 4 2 2 4 Layout contents 2 5 Central Processing Unit CPU 2 6 2 3 1 Installing th 2 6 2 3 2 Installing the heatsink and fan 2 8 System memory 1000 nunnur enn 2 11 2 4 1 OVeIVIGW iioii ion d eb eta 2 11 2 4 2 Memory configurations ssssseeee 2 11 2 4 3 Installing a 2 12 244 Removing a DIMM sss 2 12 Expansion 6 nenna 2 13 2 54 Installing an expansion card 2 13 2 5 2 Configuring an expansion card 2 13 2 5 8 Interrupt assignments 2 14 2 5 4 PCI Express x16 slot sse 2 14 2 5 5 PCI Express x1 slot 2 15 2 56 GRG s lsa e eda ER EL 2 15 MIDI M 2 16 IPC 2 18 2 7 Contents 2 7 1 Rear panel 2 18 2 7 2 Internal connectors 2 2 2 19 Chapter 3 Powering up 3 1 Starting up for the first time eene 3 1 3 2 Powering off the computer eene 3 2 3 2 1 Using the OS shut down function 3 2 3 2 2 Using the dual function power switch
22. 3 Cache BG Scrub Disabled ECC Mode Disabled Allows you to set the ECC configuration Configuration options Disabled Basic Good Super Max User 7 The flowing items are changeable when the ECC Mode is set to User DRAM ECC Enable Disabled Enables or disables the DRAM ECC that allows the hardware to report and correct memory errors automatically Configuration options Disabled Enabled DRAM SCRUB REDIRECT Disabled Enables or disables the DRAM SCRUB REDIRECT feature that allows the system to correct the DRAM ECC errors immediately when they occur Configuration options Disabled Enabled 4 Bit ECC Mode or ECC Chip Kill Disabled Enables or disables the ECC chip kill feature Configuration options Disabled Enabled DRAM BG SCRUB Disabled Sets the DRAM BG Scrub Configuration options Disabled 40ns BOns 160na 320ns 640ns 1 28us 2 56us 5 1205 10 205 20 5us 41 0us 81 9us 163 8us 327 7us 655 4us 1 31 ms 2 62ms 5 24ms 10 49ms 20 97ms 42 00 ms B4 00ms Data Cache BG Scrub Disabled Disables or sets the Data Cache BG Scrub This item allows the data cache BG Scrub RAM to be corrected when idle Configuration options Disabled 40ns 80 5 160ns 320ns 640ns 1 28us 2 56us 5 1205 10 2us 20 5us 41 0us 81 9us 163 8us 327 7us 655 4us 1 31ms 2 62ms 5 24ms 10 49ms 20 97 ms 42 00ms 84 00ms ASUS M2N L 4 17 L2 Cac
23. 67 533 ECC Non ECC 128MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2GB Expansion Slots follow SSI Loacation 6 1 x PCI slot 33MHz 32 bit 8 3V PCI2 2 1 x PCI slot 33MHz 32 bit 8 3V PCI2 2 1 x PCI Express x16 slot x8 link PCIE4 1 x PCI Express x1 slot x1 link 1 x PCI Express x1 slot x1 link 1 x PCI Express x16 slot x16 link PCIE1 Storage NVIDIA nForce 570 SLI MCP MCP55P 1 x IDE connector for up to two Ultra DMA 133 100 66 33 devices NVIDIA nForce 570 511 MCP MCP55P 6 x Serial ATA II 3 0 Gb s devices with RAID 0 RAID 1 RAID 0 1 RAID 5 and JBOD configurations continued on the next page M2N L specifications summary Networking Graphic Onboard I O Connectors Rear Connectors Management Solutions Monitoring Environment Dual Onboard Marvell 8056 PCle GbE LAN controllers XGI Volari 295 VGA Controller 32MB DDR2 DRAM 1 24 pin ATX power connector 4 pin 12V power connector 1 for2 USB 2 0 1 1 ports 4 x 3 pin CPU FAN1 FRNT FAN1 2 REAR FAN1 2 Both support USB 2 0 1 1 1 2 1 mouse port 1 keyboard port ASWM 2 0 Operating temperature 10 C 35 C Non operating temperature 40 C 70 C Non operating humidity 20 90 Non condensing Specifications are subject to change without notice xi xii
24. BA mode Setting to Auto enables the LBA mode if the device supports this mode and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA mode disabled Configuration options Disabled Auto Block Multi sector Transfer Mode Auto Enables or disables data multi sectors transfers When set to Auto the data transfer from and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time if the device supports multi sector transfer feature When set to Disabled the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time Configuration options Disabled Auto Chapter 4 BIOS setup 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 5 IDE Configuration The items in this menu allow you to set or change the configurations for the IDE devices installed in the system Select an item then press Enter if you wish to configure the item BIOS SETUP UTILITY IDE Configuration DISABLED disables the intergrated IDE Controller Serial ATA Devices Device 0 1 2 ENABLED enables the intergrated IDE gt nVidia RAID Setup Controller Hard Disk Write Protect Di
25. Detected a a SATA6 Not Detected Change Option IDE Configuration Fi General Help Save and Exit System Information Exit gt gt gt d gt gt gt gt V02 58 lt C gt Copyright 1985 2006 American Megatrends Inc Sub menu items Navigation keys 4 2 2 Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items Main Select to change basic system configurations Advanced Select to configure advanced system settings Power Select for advanced power management APM configurations Boot Select to change system boot configuration Exit Select for the exit options and to load default BIOS settings To select an item on the menu bar press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted The BIOS setup screens shown in this chapter are for reference purposes only and may not exactly match what you see on your screen Visit the ASUS website www asus com to download the latest BIOS information ASUS M2N L 4 7 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 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 Pow
26. ITHOUT NOTICE AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies and are used only for identification or explanation and to the owners benefit without intent to infringe Contents NOtlCeS iei ere en eor e E dr oa ie a de eee ds i Ra dr i Safety information About this guide tnnt nnne tnr ten ntn tnn iii M2N L specifications summary Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 1 1 2 1 3 1 4 2 1 2 2 2 3 2 4 2 5 2 6 Welcome eene eene rnit nn san nenna nan inet tans 1 1 Package 5 entente nnns 1 1 Serial number label eene 1 1 Special features eese entente tenentes 1 2 1 4 1 Product highlighits ie a 1 2 1 4 2 ASUS Special features 1 3 Chapter 2 Hardware information Before you proceed eene rnnt 2 1 Motherboard overview eere 2 2 2 2 1 Placement direction 2 2 2 22 2 SEW ioleS soiree aite eie in ot diodes 2 2 2 243 Motherboard layout
27. S XGI PCIE4 CR2032 Asus Ges M2N L EEE PCI5 SATA SATA3 5 a 1 PCI6 SATA4 SATA6 RECOVERY1 ERE CHASSIS PETET EEE SB PWR1 Y Chapter 2 Hardware information 2 2 4 Layout contents CPU sockets DDR2 DIMM sockets PCI Express x16 slot PCI Express x1 slot PCI slot 1 Clear RTC RAM CLRTC1 2 BIOS Recovery Rear panel connectors 1 PS 2 mouse port green LAN 1 RJ 45 port LAN 2 RJ 45 port VGA port Serial COM1 port USB 2 0 ports 1 and 2 PS 2 keyboard port purple Internal connectors 1 Floppy disk drive 34 1 pin FLOPPY 2 IDE connector 40 1 pin PRI IDE 3 Serial ATA connectors 7 SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 5 5 SATA6 4 CPU fan Front fan and Rear fan connectors CPU_FAN1 FRONT_FAN1 2 REAR_FAN1 5 USB connector 10 1 pin USB34 6 Serial port connector 10 1 pin COM2 7 ATX power connectors 24 pin ATXPWR1 4 pin ATX12V1 8 System panel connector 20 1 pin PANEL1 ASUS M2N L 2 3 Central Processing Unit CPU The motherboard comes with 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 socket designed
28. Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit V02 58 lt C gt Copyright 1985 2006 American Megatrends Inc Pressing Esc does not immediately exit this menu Select one of the options from this menu or lt F10 gt from the legend bar to exit Exit amp Save Changes Once you are finished making your selections choose this option from the Exit menu to ensure the values you selected are saved to the CMOS RAM An onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on even when the computer is turned off When you select this option a confirmation window appears Select Ok to save the changes and exit If you attempt to exit the Setup program without saving your changes the program prompts you with a message asking if you want to save your changes before exiting Press Enter to save the changes while exiting ASUS M2N L 4 33 4 34 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 Load Setup Defaults Allows you to load the default values for
29. 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 DO shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS Doing so can cause system boot failure Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk To recover the BIOS from a floppy disk 1 Turn on the system 2 Insert the floppy disk with the original or updated BIOS file to the floppy disk drive 3 utility displays the following message and automatically checks the floppy disk for the original or updated BIOS file Bad BIOS checksum Starting BIOS recovery Checking for floppy When found the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file Bad BIOS checksum Starting BIOS recovery Checking for floppy Floppy found Reading file M2N L ROM Completed Start flashing 4 Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process recovered BIOS not be the latest 5 version for this motherboard Visit the ASUS website www asus com to download the latest BIOS ASUS M2N L 4 5 4 6 4 2 BIOS set
30. abled When this item is set to Enabled A PME Power Management Event can turn on the system Configuration Options Disabled Enabled Resume On Ring Disabled This allows either settings of Enabled or Disabled for powering up the computer when the external modem receives a call while the computer is in Soft off mode Configuration options Disabled Enabled Resume On RTC Alarm Disabled Allows you to enable or disable RTC to generate a wake event When this item is set to Enabled the items RTC Alarm Date RTC Alarm Hour RTC Alarm Minute RTC Alarm Second will become user configurable with set values Configuration options Disabled Enabled Restore on AC Power Loss Last State When set to Power Off the system goes into off state after an AC power loss When set to Power On the system goes on after an AC power loss When set to Last State the system goes into either off or on state whatever the system state was before the AC power loss Configuration options Power Off Power On Last State 4 26 Chapter 4 BIOS setup 4 5 5 Hardware Monitor BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Hardware Monitor cv Temperature MB Temperature 37 c 98 5 F CPU Fan Speed 5192RPM Front 1 N A Front Fan2 N A Rear Fanl N A VCORE Voltage 1 232 3 3V Voltage 3 184V 5V Voltage 12 Voltage 11 3927 Select Screen Select Item Smart FAN Function Enabled Change Option FAN Auto Mode S
31. ctly fits the retention mechanism module base otherwise you cannot snap the retention bracket in place 4 Push down the retention bracket lock on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to the module base ASUS M2N L 2 9 2 10 When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU FAN1 pn pm a EL ca om 9 M2N L CPU EN Fan Connector CPU FAN1 Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector Chapter 2 Hardware information 2 44 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 ES i A H p ed f A om B 128 Pins 112 Pins r 1 1r 1 1 a a FT XL 5 r L 1
32. e ASUS Network Utility Refer to the application help file for details ASWM Installs the ASUS System Web based Management ASWM software ASUS M2N L 5 2 4 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports Drivers Management Software ADOBE Reader V8 10 S S ASUS M2N L support CD for Windows Server 2003 32 bit Edition ilies Contac Utilities 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 ASUS Update by installing the ASUS screen saver The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows environment This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider ISP Chapter 5 Software support 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 ASUS M2N L support CD for Windows Server 2003 32 bit Editio Marketing Marketing 3 ad Taipei Taiwan 112 Harkort Str 25 D 40880 Ratingen German 49 2102 9599 0 2222 49 2102 9599 11 Online hitpvwww asuscom de sales Technical Support 272 49 2102 9588 11 c hitpulWww asuscom delsupport Loo hipofwww asuscom deinews www asuscom de T rt RM ort T 41 502
33. e 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 and electronic equipment Mercury containing button cell battery should not be placed in municipal waste Check local regulations for disposal of electronic This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product electrical products vii viii About this quide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard How this guide is organized This guide
34. e 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 Refer to the illustration on the next page Do not overtighten the screws Doing so can damage the motherboard Chapter 2 Hardware information Place this side towards the rear of the chassis ASUS M2N L 2 3 2 2 3 Motherboard layout 24 5cm 9 6in l lt gt PS 2KBMS i d ATXPWR1 b T Mouse FLOPPY1 Keyboard 77 DDR2 DIMM 2 64 bit 240 pin module Superl O DDR 2 DIMM 1 64 bit 240 pin module E DDR2 DIMM B2 64 bit 240 pin module 5 DDR2 DIMM B1 64 bit 240 pin module 9 gt ATXI2Vi Lt i Socket AM2 pel E H p gt S LAN2 o Marvell e 8056 PCIE1 8056 2 NVIDIA NF570 SLI PCIES 8Mb 8 BIO
35. each of the parameters on the Setup menus When you select this option or if you press F5 a confirmation window appears Select Ok to load default values Select Exit amp Save Changes or make other changes before saving the values to the non volatile RAM Chapter 4 BIOS setup This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package Software support 5 1 5 2 5 3 5 4 5 5 5 6 Installing an operating system nnne 5 1 Support CD information senn 5 1 Software information RAID configurations NVIDIA RAID configurations eere 5 10 Creating a RAID driver disk ASUS M2N L 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 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 Make sure that you install Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows 32 64 bit 2003 before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability 5 2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers software applications and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard
36. ed Chipset Setting Options for NB WARNING Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction gt b Southbridge MCP55 Configuration e Select Screen Select Item Change Option Fi General Pip Fi Save and Exit Exit V02 58 lt gt NorthBridge Configuration NorthBridge Chihpset Configuration gt gt ECC Configuration b DRAM Timing Configuration Alternate VID Auto Memory CLK CAS Latency TCL 5 Select Screen RAS CAS Delay Trcd Row Precharge Time Trp Min Active RAS Tras RAS RAS Delay Trrd Row Cycle Trc 02 58 lt C gt Copyright 1985 2006 American Megatrends ASUS M2N L 4 15 Memory Configuration The memory configuration menu allows you to change the memory settings BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Memory Configuration Select the DRAM Frequency program thod If Aut Channel Interleaving Disabled ECC EET Sed EU d Enable Clock to All DIMMS Disabled be based on SPDs MemClk Tristate C3 ALTVID Disabled If Limit the DRAM Memory Hole Remapping Enabled speed will not exceed DCT Unganged Mode support Always the specific value Power Down Enable Enabled If Manual the DRAM will be programmed regardless Select Screen T4 select Item t Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit American Megatrends Inc Bank Interleaving Disabled Allows you to enable the
37. ed for AGESA Version 3 1 4 0 the normal operation Physical Count 1 The driver developer Logical Count 4 may enable it for testing purpose AMD Opteron tm Processor 1354 Revision B2 Cache L1 512KB Cache L2 2045KB Cache L3 2MB Speed 2200MHz NB Clk 1800MHz Able to Change Freq Yes uCode Patch Level 0 1000035 Select Screen Select Item Microcode Updation Enabled Change Option Secure Virtual Machine Mode Enabled General um Cool N Quiet Disabled Save and Exit ACPI SRAT Table Enabled Exit V02 58 lt C gt Copyright 1985 2006 American Megatrends Inc Chapter 4 BIOS setup 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 Configuration options Disabled Enabled ACPI SRAT Table Enabled Enables or disables ACPI static resources affinity table Configuration options Disabled Enabled 4 4 2 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings Select an item then press Enter to display the sub menu Advanc
38. ed interface is software compatible with existing PCI specifications RAID solution Onboard RAID controllers allow you to select the best RAID solution using Serial ATA devices NVIDIA nForce 570 SLI MCP MCP55P chipset allows RAID 0 RAID 1 RAID 5 RAID 0 1 and JBOD configurations for six SATA disks SERIAL Serial ATA 3Gb s technology The motherboard supports the next generation Serial ATA II 3Gb s technology through the Serial ATA interfaces and the NVIDIA nForce 570 SLI MCP MCP55P chipset The Serial ATA 3Gb s specification provides twice the bandwidth of the current Serial ATA products Additionally Serial ATA allows for thinner more flexible cables with lower pin count and reduced voltage required Chapter 1 Product introduction USB 2 0 technology hoes 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 D hit LAN 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 AMD Cool n Quiet Technology The motherboard supports the AMD Cool n Quiet Technology whic
39. eed to type the exact BIOS filename at the DOS prompt 2 Copy the AFUDOS utility afudos exe from the motherboard support CD to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier 3 Boot the system in DOS mode then at the prompt type afudos i filename where filename is the latest or the original BIOS file on the bootable floppy disk A gt afudos iM2N L ROM 4 utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS A gt 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 Reading flash Advance Check Erasing flash Writing flash 0 0008 00 9 Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to ee prevent system boot failure ASUS M2N L 4 3 4 4 5 utility returns to the DOS after the BIOS update process is completed Reboot the system from the hard disk drive A gt 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 Reading flash Advance Check Erasing flash Writing flash Verifying flash Please restart your computer A gt Chapter 4 BIOS setup 4 1 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility
40. em BIOS setup 1 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 A Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future Copy the original motherboard BIOS using AFUDOS utilities 4 1 1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1 Do either one of the following to create a bootable floppy disk DOS environment a Insert a 1 44MB floppy disk into the drive b Atthe DOS prompt type format 5 then press Enter Windows 2000 environment To create a set of boot disks for Windows 2000 a Insert a formatted high density 1 44 MB floppy disk into the drive b Insert the Windows 2000 CD to the optical drive c Click Start then select Run d Inthe Open field type D bootdisk makeboot a assuming that D is your optical drive letter e Press Enter then follow screen instructions to continue Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk ASUS M2N L 4 1 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
41. em then press lt Enter gt 2 From the password box type a password composed of at least six letters and or numbers then press lt Enter gt 3 Confirm the password when prompted The message Password Installed appears after you successfully set your password To change the supervisor password follow the same steps as in setting a user password To clear the supervisor password select the Change Supervisor Password then press Enter The message Password Uninstalled appears If you forget your BIOS password you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real A Time Clock RTC RAM See section 2 6 Jumpers for information on how to erase the RTC RAM ASUS M2N L 4 31 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 lt Enter gt to change password Supervisor Password Installed lt Enter gt again to User Password Not Installed disabled password Change Supervisor Password User Access Level Full Access Change User Password Password Check Setup Select Screen Select Item Enter Change F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit User Access Level Full Access This item allows you to select the access restriction to the Setup items Configuration options No Access View Only Limited Full Access No Access prevents user access to the Setup utility View Only allows access but does
42. er Boot and Exit on the menu bar have their respective menu items 4 2 5 Sub menu items A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen means that the item has a sub menu To display the sub menu select the item and press Enter 4 2 6 Configuration fields These fields show the values for the menu items If an item is user configurable you can change the value of the field opposite the item You cannot select an item that is not user configurable A configurable field is enclosed in brackets and is highlighted when selected To change the value of a field select it then press Enter to display a list of options Refer to 4 2 7 Pop up window 4 2 7 Pop up window Select a menu item then press Enter to display a pop up window with the configuration options for that item 4 2 8 General help Atthe top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item Chapter 4 BIOS setup 4 3 Main menu When you enter the 5 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 4 3 1 System Time xx xx xx Allows you to set the system time 4 3 2 System Date Day xx xx xxxx Allows you to set the system date 4 3 3 Legacy Diskette A 1 44M 3 5 in Sets the type of floppy drive installed Configuration op
43. er card and press firmly until the card is completely seated on the riser card slot Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier Replace the system cover 2 5 2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card configure it by adjusting the software settings 1 2 3 Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings if any See Chapter 4 for information on BIOS setup Assign an IRQ to the card Refer to the tables on the next page Install the software drivers for the expansion card ASUS M2N L 2 13 2 14 2 5 3 Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Priority Standard function System Timer Keyboard Controller Redirect to IRQ 9 Communications Port COM2 Communications Port COM1 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering Floppy Disk Controller Printer Port LPT1 System CMOS Real Time Clock IRQ Holder for PCI Steering IRQ Holder for PCI Steering IRQ Holder for PCI Steering PS 2 Compatible Mouse Port Numeric Data Processor Primary IDE Channel 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 These IRGs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices 2 5 4 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that comply with the PCI Express specifications The figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x 16 slot Chapter 2 Hardware information 2 5 5 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1
44. est processor technology The motherboard comes with 940 pin 2 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 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 It provides extremely high performances and shortened data access time by supporting 2000 MT s HyperTransport Bus dual channel un buffered DDR2 800 memory and AMD Cool n Quiet Technology See page 2 6 for details DDR2 memory support 7 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 PCI Express interface PCL EXPRESS 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 spe
45. eting 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 lt gt The RAID set details appear MediaShield BIOS Apr 20 2007 Array Detail RAID Mode Mirrored Stripe Width 1 Stripe Block 64K Port Index Disk Model Capacity 0 0 0 XXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXX XXG 1 0 a XXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXX XXG R Rebuild Delete C Clear MBR ENTER Return Whenthe array details appear press D to delete the RAID set A confirmation message appears Press lt gt to delete the array or press lt N gt Delete array to cancel Y YES N NO When you press lt Y gt a confirmation Clear MBR message appears Press lt Y gt to clear MBR or press lt gt to cancel AN You will lose all data on the drives if you delete a disk array 5 The Define a New Array menu appears when you press lt Y gt Create a new RAID set following the instructions in the previous sections ASUS M2N L 5 15 5 5 5 Clearing the MBR You will lose all data when you clear the To clear the MBR 1 5 16 From the Array List use the up or down arrow keys to select a RAID set then press ENTER The RAID set details appear When the array details appear then press C A confirmation message appears Array 4 NVIDIA MIRROR XXX XXG Array Detail RAID Mode M
46. eys to force reset from a running operating system can cause damage to your data or system We recommend to always shut down the system properly from the operating system The Setup program is designed to make it as easy to use as possible Being a menu driven program it lets you scroll through the various sub menus and make your selections from the available options using the navigation keys A The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for most conditions to ensure optimum performance If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS settings load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit Menu See section 4 7 Exit Menu The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only and may not exactly match what you see on your screen Visit the ASUS website www asus com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard Chapter 4 BIOS setup 4 2 1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Exit I 00 03 Use ENTER TAB System Date Mon 12 05 2007 or SHIFT TAB to Legacy Diskette A select a field Use or to Primary IDE Master Not Detected configure system Primary IDE Slave Not Detected SATA1 ST380817AS SATA2 Not Detected SATA3 Not Detected SATA4 Not Detected SATA5 Not
47. features contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without notice Visit the ASUS website www asus com for updates 5 2 1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to the optical drive The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer Click an icon to display Drivers support CD motherboard information he right Click an item to install If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer browse the contents of the support CD to locate the file ASSETUP EXE from the BIN folder Double click the ASSETUP EXE to run the CD ASUS M2N L 5 1 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 Drivers on the right 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 796 driver AMD Processor driver Installs the AMD processor driver 5 2 Chapter 5 Software support 5 2 3 Management Software menu The Management Software menu displays all the available server management software applications 2 1 support CD for Windows Server 2003 32 bit Edition Drivers Management Software Utilities Contact Management the right Software ASUS Network Utility Installs th
48. 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 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 prn n CI 2 SS Q a mm um mm M2N L CPU Socket AM2 2 Unlock the socket by pressing the 3 lever sideways then liftitup to socket lever 7 90 angle A Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to a 90 angle otherwise the CPU will not fit in completely 2 6 Chapter 2 Hardware information 3 Position the CPU above the socket such that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with a small triangle 4 Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it fits in place Gold triangle Small triangle 5 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 6 Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that came with the heatsink package ASUS M2N L 2 8 2 3 2 Installing the heatsink and fan The AMD Athlon 64 X2 AMD Athlon 64 AMD Athlon 64 FX AMD Sempron
49. h monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for a cool and quiet operating environment 1 4 2 ASUS Special features 4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 gt This feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data from a bootable floppy disk containing the BIOS file in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted This protection eliminates the need to buy a replacement ROM chip ASUS Smart Fan technology The ASUS Smart Fan technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the System loading to ensure quiet cool and efficient operation ASUS M2N L 13 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 information 24 2 2 2 3 2 4 2 5 2 6 27 Before you proceed 2 1 Motherboard overview rene 2 2 Central Processing Unit CPU een 2 6 System memory Expansion slots Nul Connectors ASUS M2N L 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 g
50. 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 2 Connect the SATA signal cables 3 Connect a SATA power cable to the power connector on each drive Refer to the RAID controllers user manual in the motherboard support CD for detailed information on RAID configurations ASUS M2N L 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 Restart the computer 2 During POST press F10 to display the utility main menu MediaShield BIOS Apr 20 2007 Define New Array Striped Stripe Block Free Disks Array Disks Port Disk Model Capacity Port Disk Model Capacity gt Add lt Del ESC Quit F6 Back F7 Finish TAB Navigate 1 Select ENTER Popup The SATA ports are called channels that are associated with adapters The first digit in the Location field defines the ada
51. he 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 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 DRAM Timing Configuration The DRAM Timing configuration menu allows you to change the DRAM Timing settings BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced DRAM Timing Configuration gam iere Elgg M hardware to report and correct memory DRAM Timing Mode Auto errors automatically maintaining system integrity Memory Clock Mode Auto Allows you to set the memory clock mode Configuration options Auto Limit Manual The following item shows when the Memory Clock Mode is set to Limit or Manual Memclock Value 266 MHz Allows you to set the memory clock value Configuration options 266 MHz 333 MHz 400 MHz 533 MHz DRAM Timing Mode Auto Allows you to set the DIMM RAM Timing mode Configuration options A
52. if the card requests for an IRQ When set to No BIOS does not assign an IRQ to the PCI VGA card even if requested Configuration options No Yes Palette Snooping Disabled When set to Enabled the pallete snooping feature informs the PCI devices that an ISA graphics device is installed in the system so that the latter can function correctly Configuration options Disabled Enabled Chapter 4 BIOS setup 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 Enter to display the configuration options MPS Revision MPS Revision 1 4 Allows you to select the multi processor system revision Configuration options 1 1 1 4 4 4 6 USB Configuration The items in this menu allows you to change the USB related features Select an item then press Enter to display the configuration options USB 1 1 Controller Enabled Y c 1 Er lec auto detected values If no USB device is detected the USB Devices Enabled The Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the item shows None ASUS M2N L 4 23 USB 1 1 Controller Enabled Enables or disables the USB 1 1 Controller Configuration options
53. ild then press ENTER The RAID set details appear MediaShield BIOS Apr 20 2007 Array List Boot Status Vendor Array NO Healthy NVIDIA MIRROR Ctrl X Exit f Select B Set Bootable N New Array ENTER Detail 2 Press R The RAID details appear Array 3 NVIDIA MIRROR XX XXGB Array Detail RAID Mode Mirrored Stripe Width 1 Stripe Block 64K Port Index Disk Model Capacity P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 XXX KXGB 0 0 9 0 9 0 9 0 0 9 0 0 6 9 6 9 4 XXX XXGB R Rebuild D Delete C Clear MBR ENTER Return ASUS M2N L 5 13 3 Use the or down arrow keys to select a the RAID set you want to rebuild then press lt F7 gt confirmation message appears Array 1 NVIDIA MIRROR XXX XXG Select Disk Inside Array RAID Mode Mirrored Stripe Width 1 Stripe Block 64K Port Index Disk Model Capacity 1 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXX XXGB 0 9 0 9 9 0 9 0 0 9 0 9 0 9 0 6 9 4 141 Select F6 Back F7 Finish Press lt ENTER gt to start rebuilding the array or lt ESC gt to cancel 2 ENTER OK ESC Cancel When you press lt gt a confirmation message appears Press lt Y gt to overwrite all data on new or added disks or lt N gt to cancel The array List screen displays the RAID set after rebuilding All data on new or added disks will be overwritten Continue Y YES N NO Chapter 5 Software support 5 5 4 Del
54. irrored Stripe Width 1 Stripe Block 64K Port Index Disk Model Capacity 0 P0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 XXX XXGB 0 P0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 XXX XXGB R Rebuild D Delete C Clear MBR ENTER Return Press lt Y gt to clear the MBR or press Clear MBR lt N gt to cancel Y Yes N NO Chapter 5 Software support 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 Place the motherboard support CD into the CD ROM drive Select Make Disk tab 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 Insert floppy disk to floppy disk drive Follow succeeding screen information to complete process Write protect the floppy disk to avoid computer virus infection To install the RAID driver 1 During the OS installation the system prompts you to press the F6 key to install third party SCSI or RAID driver Press F6 then insert the floppy disk with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation Due to chipset limitation the Serial ports supported by the NVIDIA chipset doesn t support Serial Optical Disk Drives Serial ODD under DOS ASUS M2N L 5 17
55. leep mode Message LED Brown 2 pin MLED This 2 connector is for the message LED cable that connects to the front message LED The message LED is controlled by Hardware monitor to indicate an abnormal event occurance System warning speaker Orange 4 pin SPKROUT This 4 pin connector is for the chassis mounted system warning speaker The Speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings Hard disk drive activity Red 2 pin HDDLED This 2 pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector The IDE LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to the HDD If an optional SATA add in card is installed the read or write activities of any device connected to the SATA add in card causes this LED to light up Power Soft off button Yellow 2 pin POWERBTN This connector is for the system power button Pressing the power button turns the system ON or puts the system in SLEEP or SOFT OFF mode depending on the BIOS settings Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF Reset button Blue 2 pin RESETBTN This 2 pin connector is for the chassis mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power Chapter 2 Hardware information This chapter describes the power up sequence and ways of shutting down the system Powering up 3 1 Starting up for the first time eene 3 1 3 2 P
56. lows you to set the BIOS selection mode for Serial Port2 Configuration options Normal IrDA ASK IR The following items appear when the Serial Port2 Mode is set to IrDA or ASK IR CMOS Port Dulpex Mode Half Duplex Allows you to select full or half duplex for Serial Port2 IR Mode Configuration options Half Duplex Full Duplex Onboard XGI Z9S VGA Enabled Enable or disable the Onboard XGI Z9S VGA Configuration options Disabled Enabled 4 20 Chapter 4 BIOS setup 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 Configuration options Disabled Enabled Onboard LAN B BootROM Disabled Allows you to enable or disable the option ROM in the onboard LAN B controller Configuration options Disabled Enabled ASUS M2N L 4 4 4 PCIPnP 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
57. 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 ASUS M2N L 2 15 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 Keep the cap on pins 2 3 for about 5 10 seconds then move the cap back to pins 1 2 4 Reinstall the battery 5 Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer 6 Hold down the lt Del gt key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re enter data Except when clearing the RTC RAM never remove the jumper f default position Removing the cap will cause system boot failure L 1 cd i
58. nsfer rate If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives you can create a RAID 0 RAID 1 RAID 0 1 RAID 5 or JBOD configuration Refer to Chapter 5 for details on how to set up the RAID configurations Serial ATA boot or data hard disk drives to these connectors If you intent to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors enable the RAID function of each port from the nVIDIA RAID Setup sub menu item in the BIOS See section 4 4 3 Onboard Device Configuration for details These connectors setto SATA by default SATA mode connect 95 3 M2N L SATA Connectors SATA2 SATA4 SATA6 Chapter 2 Hardware information 4 CPU Front and Rear fan connectors 3 pin CPU 1 3 pin FRNT FAN1 2 3 pin Rear FAN1 The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA 2000mA 24 W 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 These are not jumpers DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors Al fan features the ASUS Smart Fan technology
59. oller 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 dis LED ACT LINK SPEED Status ES LED LED OFF No link OFF 10Mbps connection GREEN Linked 100Mbps connection BLINKING Data activity 1Gbps connection LAN port 4 VGA port This port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA compatible devices 5 Serial COM1 port This 9 pin communication port is for pointing devices or other serial devices 6 USB 2 0 1 1 ports 1 and 2 These 4 pin Universal Serial Bus USB ports available for connecting USB 2 0 1 1 devices 7 PS 2 keyboard port purple This port is for a PS 2 keyboard Chapter 2 Hardware information 2 7 2 Internal connectors 1 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 pga M2N L Floppy Disk Drive Connector IDE
60. owering off the computer eene 3 2 ASUS M2N L 3 11 Starting up for the first time 1 After making all the connections replace the system case cover Be sure that all switches are off 3 Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis 4 Connect the power cord to a power outlet that is equipped with a surge protector 5 Tum on the devices in the following order a Monitor b External SCSI devices starting with the last device on the chain System power 6 After applying power the system power LED on the system front panel case lights up For systems with ATX power supplies the system LED lights up when you press the ATX power button If your monitor complies with green standards or if it has a power standby feature the monitor LED may light up or switch between orange and green after the system LED turns on The system then runs the power on self tests or POST While the tests are running the BIOS beeps or additional messages appear on the screen If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from the time you turned on the power the system may have failed a power on test Check the jumper settings and connections or call your retailer for assistance 7 At power on hold down the Del key to enter the BIOS Setup Follow the instructions in Chapter 4 ASUS M2N L 3 1 3 2 3 2 Powering off the computer 3 2 1 Using the OS shut down function If you a
61. pter that the SATA port is associated with The 2nd digit defines the channel Atthe bottom section of the screen are the navigation keys These keys allow you to move through and select menu options ESC Quit F6 Back F7 Finish TAB Navigate Select ENTER Popup A The navigation keys vary depending on the menu level or option Chapter 5 Software support 5 5 2 Creating a RAID Volume To create a RAID set 1 From the Define a New Array menu ae select RAID Mode then press Striped lt ENTER gt A pop up menu appears Spanned Use the up or down arrow keys to select Striped Mirror a RAID mode then press lt ENTER gt You can select either Mirrored Striped Spanned Striped Mirror or RAID 5 RAID 5 The RAID mode is set to Mirrored by default Not all RAID modes are supported on all platforms If the server only has two HDDs it only supports RAID 0 and RAID 1 mode 2 Press TAB to select the Stripe Block option then press ENTER 4K following submenu appears 8 available stripe size values range from 16K 4KB to 128KB The default stripe size 32K is optimal 64KB You must choose 64K the stripe size value based on the 128K projected drive usage For low disk usage select 4 KB 16 KB For typical disk usage select 64 KB Select 128KB for performance disk usage A For server systems we recommend using a lower array block size For multimedia computer sys
62. ration 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 j 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 5 003 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 th
63. re using Windows 2000 1 Click the Start button then click Shut Down 2 Make sure that the Shut Down option button is selected then click the OK button to shut down the computer 3 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 2 Click the Turn Off button to shut down the computer 3 The power supply should turn off after Windows shuts down 3 2 2 Using the dual function power switch While the system is ON pressing the power switch for less than four seconds puts the system to sleep mode or to soft off mode depending on the BIOS setting Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds lets the system enter the soft off mode regardless of the BIOS setting Refer to section 4 5 Power Menu in Chapter 4 for details Chapter 3 Powering up This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided BIOS setup 41 4 2 4 3 4 4 4 5 4 6 47 Managing and updating your BIOS s 4 1 BIOS setup program eene 4 7 Main menu Advanced menu POWE men eterne ieri rette Boot menu Exit menu ASUS M2N L 4 1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input Output Syst
64. rounded 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 SS 1 EL cH g l b n SB PWR1 coq ren ON OFF L 1 Eel Standby Powered E ae Power Off M2N L Onboard LED ASUS M2N L 2 1 2 2 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 befor
65. s the FAN temperature at full speed in auto mode 4 28 Chapter 4 BIOS setup 4 6 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options Select an item then press lt Enter gt to display the sub menu Main Advanced Power Boot Settings Specifies the Boot A a Devices Priority sequence gt qu 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 gt Security Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub screen Fl General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit V02 58 C Copyright 1985 2006 American Megatrends Inc 4 6 1 Boot Device Priority Main Advanced Power Boot Device Priority Specifies the boot sequence from the 2nd Boot Device ATAPI CD ROM available devices 3rd Boot Device Hard Drive 4th Boot Device Network B05 D00 Yu A device enclosed 5th Boot Device INetwork B06 DOO Yu in parenthesis has been disabled in the corresponding type menu Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub screen Fl General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit V02 58 lt C gt Copyright 1985 2006 American Megatrends Inc 1st xxth Boot Device 1st Floppy Drive These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system Configura
66. sabled IDE Dectect Time Out Sec 35 ATA PI 80Pin Cable Detection Host OnBoard PCI IDE Controller Enabled Enables or disables primary IDE controllers Configuration options Disabled Enabled Serial ATA Devices Device 0 1 2 Enables or disables the 5 0 1 2 IDE Interfaces Configuration options Disabled Device 0 Device 0 1 Device 0 1 2 ASUS M2N L 4 11 nVidia RAID Setup BIOS SETUP UTILITY jain RAID Setup 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 Configuration options Disabled Enabled SATA 4 Disabled Sets the SATA 4 as RAID Configuration options Disabled Enabled SATA 5 Disabled Sets the SATA 5 as RAID Configuration options Disabled Enabled SATA 6 Disabled Sets the SATA 6 as RAID Configuration options Disabled Enabled Hard Disk Write Protect Disabled Enables or disables the device write protection This will be effective only if device is accessed through BIOS Configuration options Disabled Enabled IDE Detect Time Out Sec 35 Selects the time out val
67. t 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 Enabling Cool n Quiet Technology To enable Cool n Quiet Technology 1 Turn the system and enter BIOS by pressing the Del key during the Power On Self Tests POST 2 Goto Advanced gt CPU Configuration gt Cool n Quiet and set it to Enabled See section 4 4 Advanced Menu 3 In the Power menu select the item ACPI 2 0 Support and set it to Enabled See section 4 5 Power Menu Save your changes and exit BIOS Setup 5 Reboot your computer and set your Power Option Properties depending on your operating system Windows 2000 2003 1 From the Windows 2000 2003 operating system click the Start button Select Settings then Control Panel 2 Make sure the Control Panel is set to Classic View Power Options Properties Power Schemes Advanced UPS 3 Double click the Display icon in X QUU EN A T the Control Panel then select the Mime ee Screen Saver tab a 4 Power button The saver following dialog box appears Se
68. tart Voltage 5 0V a 1 help FAN Auto Mode Start Speed Temp 25 Exit FAN Auto Mode Full Speed Temp 75 yright 1985 2006 American Megatrends Inc CPU Temperature xxx C xxx F MB Temperature xxx C xxx F The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and motherboard temperature Select Ignored if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures CPU Fan Speed xxxxRPM Front 1 2 N A Rear 1 N A The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and chassis fan speed in rotations per minute RPM If the fan is not connected to the motherboard the field shows N A Select Ignored if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures VCORE Voltage 3 3V Voltage 5V Voltage 12V Voltage x xxxV The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators ASUS M2N L 4 27 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 xx C Shows the FAN temperature at start speed in auto mode FAN Auto Mode Full Speed Temp xx C Show
69. tate for ACPI 2 0 Support Disabled system suspend ACPI APIC support Enabled gt Configuration gt Hardware Monitor Select Screen 14 Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen Fi General Help F19 Save and Exit ESC Exit yright 1985 2006 American Megatrends Inc 4 5 1 Suspend Mode Auto Allows you to select the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface ACPI state to be used for system suspend Configuration options 51 POS Only S3 Only Auto 4 5 2 ACPI 2 0 Support Disabled Allows you to add more tables for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface ACPI 2 0 specifications Configuration options Disabled Enabled 4 5 3 ACPI APIC Support Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller APIC When set to Enabled the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the Root System Description Table RSDT pointer list Configuration options Disabled Enabled Do not change the ACPI APIC support after you have installed the operating system OS otherwise a boot failure may occur ASUS M2N L 4 25 4 5 4 APM Configuration APM Configuration Power Off Power On Resume on Ring Disabled Last State Resume on RTC Alarm Disabled Restore on AC Power Loss Last state gt Select Screen 14 Select Item Change Option Fi General Help 1 Save and Exit ESC Exit yright 1985 2006 American Megatrends Inc Resume On PME Dis
70. tems used mainly for audio and video editing we recommend a higher array block size for optimum performance 3 Press TAB to move to the Free Disks section Highlight the hard disk drives that you want to add in the RAID set then press the right arrow key to select The selected hard disk drives appear in the Array Disks section Repeat the process until all desired hard disk drives are added ASUS M2N L 5 12 7 o em MediaShield BIOS Apr 20 2007 Define a New Array Striped Stripe Block Free Disks Array Disks Port Disk Model Capacity Port Disk Model Capacity XXXXXXXXXXXXX XX XXGB Add XXXXXXXXXXXXX XX XXGB ESC Quit F6 Back F7 sh TAB Navigate Select ENTER Popup Press F7 to create the RAID set A pop up window appears All data on new or added disks will be overwritten Continue Y YES N NO Press Y to overwrite all data on new or added disks or press lt N gt to cancel When you press lt Y gt a confirmation Y YES N NO message appears You will lose all data on the drives if you clear the MBR Press Y to clear MBR The Array List windows appears The utility displays the created RAID set Press lt Ctrl X gt to save your settings and exit the utility Chapter 5 Software support 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 rebu
71. th data and parity information across three or more hard disk drives Among the advantages of RAID 5 configuration include better HDD performance fault tolerance and higher storage capacity The RAID 5 configuration is best suited for transaction processing relational database applications enterprise resource planning and other business systems Use a minimum of three identical hard disk drives for this setup RAID 0 1 is a striping and data mirroring combined without parity redundancy data having to be calculated and written With the RAID 0 1 configuration you can get all the benefits of both RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations Use at least four new hard disk drives for this setup JBOD Spanning stands for just a Bunch of Disks and refers to hard disk drivers that are not yet configured as a RAID set This configuration stores the same data redundantly on multiple disks that appear as a single disk on the operating system Spanning does not deliver any advantage over using separate disks independently and does not provide fault tolerance or other RAID performance benefits If you want to boot the system from a hard disk drive included in a RAID set copy first the RAID driver from the support CD to a floppy disk before you install an operating system to a selected hard disk drive Refer to section 5 6 Creating a RAID driver disk for details Chapter 5 Software support Installing hard disks The motherboard supporis Serial ATA
72. tion options 1st Floppy Drive ATAPI CD ROM Hard Drive Network B05 DOO Yukon Boot Agent Network B06 D00 Yukon Boot Agent Disabled Onboard Marvell8056 Lan B A Onboard Lan BootROM is set to Enabled 7 Network B05 B06 D00 Yukon Boot Agent option appears only when the item Refer to section 4 4 3 Onboard Devices Configuration for settings ASUS M2N L 4 29 4 6 2 Boot Settings Configuration go UP UTILITY Boot Settings Configuration Allows BIOS to skip certain tests while booting This will Full Screen Logo Enabled decrease the time AddOn ROM Display Mode Force BIOS needed to boot the Bootup Num Lock On system PS 2 Mouse Support Auto Wait For Fl If Error Enabled Hit DEL Message Display Enabled Interrupt 19 Capture Enabled Quick Boot Enabled Enabling this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on self tests POST while booting to decrease the time needed to boot the system When set to Disabled BIOS performs all the POST items Configuration options Disabled Enabled Full Screen Logo Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature Configuration options Disabled Enabled Add On ROM Display Mode Force BIOS Sets the display mode for option ROM Configuration options Force BIOS Keep Current Bootup Num Lock On Allows you to select the power on state for the NumLock Configuration options Off On PS 2 Mouse Support A
73. tions Disabled 360K 5 25 in 1 2M 5 25 in 720K 3 5 in 1 44M 3 5 in 2 88M 3 5 in ASUS M2N L 4 9 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 lt Enter gt to display the IDE device information BIOS SETUP UTILITY Ma in Primary IDE Master Select the type of device connected to the system Device Not Detected LBA Large Mode Auto Block Multi Sector Transfer M Auto PIO Mode Auto DMA Mode Auto SMART Monitoring Auto 32Bit Data Transfer Enabled Change Option General Help Save and Exit Exit 02 58 lt C gt Copyright 1985 2006 American Megatrends Inc The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items Device Vendor Size LBA Mode Block Mode PIO Mode Async DMA Ultra DMA and SMART monitoring These values are not user configurable These items show N A if no IDE device is installed in the system Type Auto Selects the type of IDE drive Setting to Auto allows automatic selection of the appropriate IDE device type Select CDROM if you are specifically configuring a CD ROM drive Select ARMD ATAPI Removable Media Device if your device is either a ZIP LS 120 or MO drive Configuration options Not Installed Auto CDROM ARMD LBA Large Mode Auto Enables or disables the L
74. ts 4 5 4 6 4 7 447 Remote Access Configuration POWOP MOMs 4 5 1 SusperidiMOde Re e titi 4 5 2 ACPI 2 0 Support sss 45 3 ACPI APIC Support err 45 4 Configuration 4 5 5 Hardware Monitor BOOt ONIN sci ose oriri cien pore ni RR DENSIS DNE KR EAR 4 6 1 Boot Device Priority sss 4 6 2 Boot Settings Configuration 4692 uat tot dtt Exit menus ii imita eet Chapter 5 Software support 5 1 5 2 5 3 5 4 5 5 5 6 Installing an operating system eren 5 1 Support CD information eene 5 1 5 2 1 Running the support 5 1 5 2 2 Drivers 5 2 5 2 8 Management Software 5 3 5 2 4 Utilities men ethene ri eis 5 4 5 2 5 ASUS Contact 5 5 5 2 6 Other information eite Software information Cool n Quiet Technology RAID configurations eere Installing hard disks NVIDIA RAID configurations 5 5 1 Entering the NVIDIA RAID Utility 5 10 5 5 2 Creating a RAID Volume seen 5 11 5 5 3 Rebuilding a RAID set
75. ttings for Minimal Power Management power scheme 5 From the Power schemes combo Aber 1S mine list box select Minimal Power Eae bou Management 6 Click OK to effect settings Make sure to install the Cool n Apply fo Quiet driver and application before using this feature ASUS M2N L 5 7 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 Two hard disks perform the same work as a single drive but at a sustained data transfer rate double that of a single disk alone thus improving data access and storage Use of two new identical hard disk drives is required for this setup RAID 1 Data mirroring copies and maintains an identical image of data from one drive to a second drive If one drive fails the disk array management software directs all applications to the surviving drive as it contains a complete copy of the data in the other drive This RAID configuration provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to the entire system Use two new drives or use an existing drive and a new drive for this setup The new drive must be of the same Size or larger than the existing drive RAID 5 stripes bo
76. ue for detecting ATA ATAPI devices Configuration options 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 ATA PI 80Pin Cable Detection Host Selects the mechanism for detecting 80Pin ATA PI Cable Configuration options Host amp Device Host Device Chapter 4 BIOS setup 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 AMI BIOS Displays the auto detected 5 information Processor Displays the auto detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto detected system memory ASUS M2N L 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 s field values can cause the system to malfunction BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Ex Configure CPU Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration MPS Configuration USB Configuration Remote Access Configuration La gt gt gt gt k Select Screen TL Select Item Enter Go to Sub screen al F10 ESC V02 58 lt C gt Copyright 1985 2006 American Megatrends Inc 4 4 1 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU related information that the BIOS automatically detects BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced CPU Configuration This option should Module Version 13 20 remain disabl
77. up 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 For example you can enable the security password feature or change the power management settings This requires you to reconfigure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of the LPC chip The LPC chip on the motherboard stores the Setup utility When you start up the computer the system provides you with the opportunity to run this program Press Del during the Power On Self Test POST to enter the Setup utility otherwise POST continues with its test routines If you wish to enter Setup after POST reboot the system by doing any of the following procedures Restart using the OS standard shut down procedure Press lt Ctrl gt lt Alt gt lt Del gt simultaneously Press the reset button on the system chassis Press the power button to turn the system off then back on Using the power button reset button or the lt Ctrl gt lt Alt gt lt Del gt k
78. uto Allows you to enable or disable support for PS 2 mouse Configuration options Disabled Enabled Auto Wait for F1 If Error Enabled When set to Enabled the system waits for the F1 key to be pressed when error occurs Configuration options Disabled Enabled Hit DEL Message Display Enabled When set to Enabled the system displays the message Press DEL to run Setup during POST Configuration options Disabled Enabled 4 30 Chapter 4 BIOS setup 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 Enter to display the configuration options BIO UP UTILITY Boot Security Settings lt Enter gt to change Supervisor Password Not Installed password User Password Not Installed lt Enter gt again to disabled password Change User Passward Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Save and Exit Exit V02 58 lt C gt Copyright 1985 2006 American Megatrends Inc Change Supervisor Password Select this item to set or change the supervisor password The Supervisor Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed After you set a password this item shows Installed To set a Supervisor Password Select the Change Supervisor Password it
79. uto DCTO Chapter 4 BIOS setup 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 1 425 V 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 1 125 V 1 100V 1 075 V 1 050V 1 025V 1 000 V 0 975V 0 950 V 0 925 V 0 900 V 0 875 V 0 850V 0 825 V 0 800V Auto SouthBridge MCP55 Configuration The SouthBridge Configuration menu allows you to change the SouthBridge settings BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced South Bridge MCP55 Chipset Configuration PCI Express gt PCI gt PCI Express Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Save and Exit Exit 02 58 lt C gt Copyright 1985 2006 American Megatrends Inc Primary Graphics Adapter PCI Express gt PCI Allows you to select the primary graphics adapter Configuration options PCI Express gt PCI PCI gt PCI Express ASUS M2N L 4 19 443 Onboard Devices Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Serial Portl Address 3F8 IRQ4 ess Serial Port1 Address 3F8 IRQ4 Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address Configuration options Disabled 3F8 IRQ4 SE8 IRQ4 Serial Port2 Address 2F8 IRQ3 Allows you to select the Serial Port2 base address Configuration options Disabled 2F8 IRQ3 2E8 IRQ3 Serial Port2 Mode Normal Al

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