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Asus M2N-E - AiLifestyle Series Motherboard User Manual

Asus M2N-E - AiLifestyle Series Motherboard User Manual (146 pages)

User Manual

Brand: Asus | Category: Motherboard | Size: 2.59 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
3
Canadian Department of Communications Statement
7
Federal Communications Commission Statement
7
Notices
7
Electrical Safety
8
Safety Information
8
About this Guide
9
Conventions Used in this Guide
10
M2N-E Specifications Summary
11
Chapter 1: Product Introduction

15
- Welcome
  17
- Package Contents
  17
- Special Features
  18
Chapter 2: Hardware Information

23
- Before You Proceed
  25
- Motherboard Overview
  26
  - Placement Direction
    26
  - Screw Holes
    26
  - Motherboard Layout
    27
  - Layout Contents
    28
- Central Processing Unit (CPU)
  30
  - Installing the CPU
    30
  - Installing the Heatsink and Fan
    32
- System Memory
  35
  - Overview
    35
  - Memory Configurations
    35
  - Installing a DIMM
    39
  - Removing a DIMM
    39
- Expansion Slots
  40
  - Installing an Expansion Card
    40
  - Configuring an Expansion Card
    40
  - Interrupt Assignments
    41
  - PCI Slots
    41
  - PCI Express X1 Slot
    42
  - PCI Express X16 Slots
    42
- Jumper
  43
  - Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC)
    43
  - Jumpers
    43
- Connectors
  44
  - Rear Panel Connectors
    44
  - Internal Connectors
    45
  - System Panel Connector
    54
Chapter 3: Powering up

55
- Starting up for the First Time
  57
- Powering off the Computer
  58
  - Using the os Shut down Function
    58
  - Using the Dual Function Power Switch
    58
Chapter 4: BIOS Setup

59
- Managing and Updating Your BIOS
  61
  - ASUS Update Utility
    61
  - Creating a Bootable Floppy Disk
    64
  - ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility
    65
  - Updating the BIOS
    66
  - Saving the Current BIOS File
    68
  - ASUS Crashfree BIOS 3 Utility
    69
- BIOS Setup Program
  70
  - BIOS Menu Screen
    71
  - Menu Bar
    71
  - Legend Bar
    72
  - Menu Items
    72
  - Sub-Menu Items
    72
  - Configuration Fields
    72
  - Pop-Up Window
    73
  - General Help
    73
- Main Menu
  74
  - System Time
    74
  - System Date
    74
  - Legacy Diskette a
    74
  - Primary IDE Master/Slave
    75
  - Sata 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
    77
  - HDD SMART Monitoring
    78
  - Installed Memory
    78
  - Usable Memory
    78
- Advanced Menu
  79
  - Jumperfree Configuration
    79
  - Ai Net2
    82
  - PEG Link Mode
    82
  - CPU Configuration
    83
  - Chipset
    87
  - Pcipnp
    88
  - Onboard Device Configuration
    89
  - Usb Configuration
    90
- Power Menu
  92
  - ACPI Suspend Type
    92
  - ACPI APIC Support
    92
  - APM Configuration
    93
  - Hardware Monitor
    95
- Boot Menu
  97
  - Boot Device Priority
    97
  - Removable Drives
    98
  - Hard Disk Drives
    98
  - CDROM Drives
    98
  - Boot Settings Configuration
    99
  - Security
    100
  - Password Check
    101
- Tools Menu
  102
  - ASUS Music Alarm
    102
  - ASUS O.C. Profile
    104
  - Save Bios Profile
    105
  - ASUS EZ Flash 2
    106
- Exit Menu
  107
Chapter 5: Software Support

109
- Installing an Operating System
  111
- Support CD Information
  111
  - Running the Support CD
    111
  - Drivers Menu
    112
  - Utilities Menu
    113
  - Make Disk Menu
    114
  - Manuals Menu
    115
  - ASUS Contact Information
    116
  - Other Information
    116
  - Technical Support Form
    117
- Software Information
  118
  - Cool 'N' Quiet!™ Technology
    118
  - Launching the Cool 'N' Quiet!™ Software
    119
  - ASUS PC Probe II
    120
  - Desktop Management Interface
    123
  - ASUS Music Alarm
    126
  - ASUS AI Nap
    129
  - ASUS AI Gear
    130
  - Audio Setup Wizard
    133
- RAID Configurations
  136
  - Installing Hard Disks
    137
  - NVIDIA ® Mediashield RAID Configurations
    138
    
    Setting the Bios Raid Items
    138
    
    Creating a Raid Volume
    139
    
    Rebuilding a Raid Array
    141
    
    Deleting a Raid Array
    143
    
    Clearing a Disk Data
    144
- Creating a RAID Driver Disk
  145

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Asus M2N-E - AiLifestyle Series Motherboard Hardware User Manual

Asus M2N-E - AiLifestyle Series Motherboard Hardware User Manual (70 pages)

M2N User''s Manual (English)

Brand: Asus | Category: Laptop | Size: 1.49 MB

Table of Contents

Canadian Department of Communications Statement
2
Federal Communications Commission Statement
2
Safety Statements
2
Table of Contents
8
Contents

11
Introducing the Notebook PC

11
- About this User's Manual
  12
  - Notes for this Manual
    12
Knowing the Parts

13
- Top Side
  14
- Power Switch
  15
- Bottom Side
  16
- Reset Button
  17
- Left Side
  18
- Right Side
  19
- Rear Side
  20
- Parallel Port
  21
- Front Side
  22
Getting Started

23
- Using the Battery Pack
  24
- Operating Systems
  25
  - Support Software
    25
- Power Connection
  26
- Powering on the Notebook PC
  27
  - The Power-On Self Test (POST)
    27
  - Power Management - "Stand By" & "Hibernate
    28
- Restarting or Rebooting
  28
- Powering off the Notebook PC
  28
- Restarting or Rebooting
  29
- Powering off the Notebook PC
  29
- Using the Keyboard
  30
  - Colored Hot Keys
    30
- Instant Launch Keys and Status Indicators
  31
- Instant Launch Keys
  31
- Status Indicators
  32
  - Keyboard as a Numeric Keypad
    33
    
    Microsoft Windows™ Keys
    33
    
    Keyboard as Cursors
    34
    
    Multi-Media Control Buttons and Indicator
    35
- Using the Notebook PC
  
  37
  - Pointing Device
    38
    
    Using the Touchpad
    38
    
    Touchpad Usage Illustrations
    38
    
    Caring for the Touchpad
    40
  - Optical Drive
    41
  - PC Card (PCMCIA) Socket
    44
    
    32-Bit Cardbus Support
    44
    
    Flash Memory Adapter (Optional)
    44
    
    Removing a PC Card (PCMCIA)
    45
    
    Inserting a PC Card (PCMCIA)
    45
  - Modem and Network Connections
    46
    
    Modem Connection
    46
    
    Network Connection
    47
  - IR Wireless Communication
    48
    
    Guidelines for Using IR Communication
    48
    
    Enabling Infrared
    48
  - AC Power System
    49
  - Battery Power System
    49
    
    Charging the Battery Pack
    49
    
    Using Battery Power
    50
Contents

51
- Power Management Modes
  51
  - Full Power Mode & Maximum Performance
    51
  - Acpi
    51
- Suspend Mode
  51
- Power Savings
  52
- Power State Summary
  52
- Thermal Power Control
  52
- Hard Disk Drive
  53
  - Important Handling Note
    53
- Hard Disk Drive Upgrades
  53
- Processor & Hard Disk Drive Upgrades
  53
- Processor Upgrades
  53
- System Memory Expansion
  53
Appendix

55
- Optional Accessories
  56
- Optional Connections
  59
  - Monitor out Connection
    59
  - External Audio Connections
    59
  - IEEE1394 Connection
    60
  - Securing Your Notebook PC (Optional)
    60
  - Printer Connection
    60
- Internal Modem Compliancy
  61
- Glossary
  63
- Com Port
  64
- Notebook PC Information
  68
- Contact Information
  70

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