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  • Page 1 M2N32 WS Professional...
  • Page 2 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Notices ... vii Safety information ... viii About this guide ... ix M2N32 WS Professional specifications summary ... xi Chapter 1: Product introduction Welcome! ... 1-1 Package contents ... 1-1 Special features ... 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights ... 1-2 1.3.2...
  • Page 4 Managing and updating your BIOS ... 4-1 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility ... 4-1 4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk ... 4-4 4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility ... 4-5 4.1.4 Updating the BIOS ... 4-6 4.1.5 Saving the current BIOS file ... 4-8 4.1.6 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ...
  • Page 5 CDROM Drives ... 4-39 4.6.5 Boot Settings Configuration ... 4-40 4.6.6 Security ... 4-41 Tools menu ... 4-43 4.7.1 ASUS Music Alarm ... 4-43 4.7.2 ASUS O.C. Profile ... 4-45 4.7.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ... 4-47 Exit menu ... 4-48...
  • Page 6 Running the support CD ... 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu ... 5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu ... 5-3 5.2.4 Make Disk menu ... 5-5 5.2.5 Manuals menu ... 5-6 5.2.6 ASUS Contact information ... 5-7 5.2.7 Other information ... 5-7 Software support...

  • Page 7: Notices

    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.

  • Page 8: Safety Information

    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.

  • Page 9: About This Guide

    Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 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.

  • Page 10: Conventions Used In This Guide

    Conventions used in this guide To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task.

  • Page 11: M2N32 Ws Professional Specifications Summary

    M2N32 WS Professional specifications summary Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) Storage Socket AM2 for AMD Athlon™64 FX/Athlon™ 64 X2/ Athlon™ 64/Sempron™ processor Supports AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet™ Technology AMD64 architecture enables simultaneous 32-bit and 64-bit computing...
  • Page 12 - AI NOS™ (Non-delay Overclocking System) - AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner) - AI Clock Skew - ASUS PEG Link (automatic performance tuning for single/dual graphics cards) ASUS BIOS Profile: overclocking configuration-sharing tool - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) - ASUS AI Booster - Adjustable FSB/DDR2 ratio.
  • Page 13 M2N32 WS Professional specifications summary Rear panel Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Power requirements Support CD contents Form factor *Specifications are subject to change without notice. 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x Parallel port 1 x External Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s...

  • Page 15: Chapter 1: Product Introduction

    This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. Product introduction...
  • Page 16 Chapter summary Welcome! ... 1-1 Package contents ... 1-1 Special features ... 1-2 ASUS M2N32 WS Professional...

  • Page 17: Welcome

    Thank you for buying an ASUS 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.

  • Page 18: Special Features

    Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Latest processor technology The motherboard comes with a 940-pin AM2 socket that supports AMD Athlon™ 64 X2/Athlon™ 64/Athlon™ FX/Sempron™ processor. With an integrated low- latency high-bandwidth memory controller and a highly scalable HyperTransport™ technology-based system bus, the motherboard provides a powerful platform for your diverse computing needs, increased office productivity, and enhanced digital media experience.
  • Page 19 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 1.1 to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0. USB 2.0 is backward compatible with USB 1.1. See pages 2-28 and 2-33 for details. ASUS M2N32 WS Professional...
  • Page 20 Dual Gigabit LAN solution The motherboard comes with dual Gigabit LAN controllers to provide the total solution for your networking needs. These network controllers use the PCI Express segment to provide faster data bandwidth for your wired or wireless Internet, LAN, and file sharing requirements.

  • Page 21: Asus Special Features

    Advanced Thermal Design ASUS Stack Cool 2 ASUS Stack Cool 2 is a fan-less and zero-noise cooling solution that lowers the temperature of critical heat generating components. The motherboard uses a special design on the printed circuit board (PCB) to dissipate heat that critical components generate.

  • Page 22: Asus Mylogo

    See pages 4-5 and 4-47 for details. ASUS MyLogo 3 ASUS My Logo 3 is the new feature present in the motherboard that allows you to personalize and add style to your system with customizable and animated boot logos.
  • Page 23 Q-Connector The ASUS Q-Connector allows you to connect or disconnect chassis front panel cables in one easy step with one complete module. This unique adapter eliminates the trouble of plugging in one cable at a time, making connection quick and accurate.
  • Page 24 Chapter 1: Product introduction...

  • Page 25: 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 jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. Hardware information...
  • Page 26 Chapter summary Before you proceed ... 2-1 Motherboard overview ... 2-2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ... 2-7 System memory ... 2-12 Expansion slots ... 2-16 Jumper ... 2-25 Connectors ... 2-27 ASUS M2N32 WS Professional...

  • Page 27: Before You Proceed

    The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. M2N32 WS PRO ® M2N32 WS PRO Onboard LED ASUS M2N32 WS Professional SB_PWR Standby Powered...

  • Page 28: Motherboard Overview

    Place nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis M2N32 WS PRO ® Chapter 2: Hardware information...

  • Page 29: Asus Stack Cool 2

    2.2.3 ASUS Stack Cool 2 The motherboard comes with the ASUS Stack Cool 2 cooling solution that lowers the temperature of critical heat generating components by 20ºC. The motherboard uses a special design on the printed circuit board (PCB) to dissipate heat that critical components generate.

  • Page 30: Motherboard Layout

    88E1116 AD1988B AAFP PCIEX1_2 TSB43AB22A IE1394_1 IE1394_2 24.5cm (9.6in) USB910 USB910_WFGBT ® nVIDIA C51XE uPD720404 PCIEX16_1 PCIX_1 PCIX_2 M2N32 WS PRO PCIEX16_2 ® CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power CLRTC PCI1 USB56 USB78 SPS_FAN1 Super SB_PWR EXT_SATA1 PCIX_SPEED Marvell 88SE614x ®...

  • Page 31: Layout Contents

    Side Speaker Out port (gray) USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 External SATA port Optical S/PDIF Out port Coaxial S/PDIF Out port PS/2 keyboard port (purple) ASUS M2N32 WS Professional Page 2-12 2-18 2-18 2-18 2-18...
  • Page 32 Internal connectors Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) NVIDIA ® Marvell ® NVIDIA ® connectors (7-pin SATA1 [red], SATA2 [red], SATA3 [red], SATA4 [red], SATA5 [red], SATA6 [red]) Marvell 88SE614x Serial ATA connector (7-pin EXT_ ® SATA1, EXT_SATA2, EXT_SATA3) USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910) IEEE 1394a port connectors (10-1 pin IE1394_1, 10-1 pin IE1394_2)

  • Page 33: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    To install a CPU: Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. M2N32 WS PRO ® M2N32 WS PRO CPU Socket AM2 Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to a 90º angle. Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to a 90º angle; otherwise, the CPU will not fit in completely.
  • Page 34 Position the CPU above the socket such that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with a small triangle. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it fits in place. When the CPU is in place, push down the socket lever to secure the CPU.

  • Page 35: Installing The Heatsink And Fan

    Your boxed CPU heatsink and fan assembly should come with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. If the instructions in this section do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. ASUS M2N32 WS Professional Retention bracket Retention bracket lock...
  • Page 36 Attach one end of the retention bracket to the retention module base. Align the other end of the retention bracket (near the retention bracket lock) to the retention module base. A clicking sound denotes that the retention bracket is in place. Make sure that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module...
  • Page 37 CPU_FAN. M2N32 WS PRO ® M2N32 WS PRO CPU fan connector Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. ASUS M2N32 WS Professional...

  • Page 38: System Memory

    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: M2N32 WS PRO ® M2N32 WS PRO 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets Channel Channel 1 Channel 2 2-2...

  • Page 39: Memory Configurations

    • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest Qualified Vendors List. • When using only one DDR2 DIMM module, install it into slot DIMM_A1 only.
  • Page 40 Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800 SIZE Type 256Mbytes Unbuffer 512Mbytes Unbuffer DDR2-667 SIZE Type 256Mbytes Unbuffer Unbuffer Unbuffer Unbuffer 512Mbytes Unbuffer Unbuffer Unbuffer Unbuffer Unbuffer Unbuffer Unbuffer Unbuffer Unbuffer 1024Mbytes Unbuffer Unbuffer Unbuffer DDR2-533 SIZE Type 256Mbytes Unbuffer Unbuffer Unbuffer Unbuffer Unbuffer Unbuffer...

  • Page 41: Installing A Dimm

    Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force. Remove the DIMM from the socket. ASUS M2N32 WS Professional DDR2 DIMM notch Unlocked retaining clip DDR2 DIMM notch 2-...

  • Page 42: Expansion Slots

    Expansion slots In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.

  • Page 43: Interrupt Assignments

    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 Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. ASUS M2N32 WS Professional 2-...

  • Page 44: Pci Slot

    2.5.4 PCI slot The PCI slot supports cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. Refer to the figure below for the location of the slot. 2.5.5 Two PCI-X slots The PCI-X slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI-X 1.0 specifications.
  • Page 45 Due to NVIDIA nForce4 SLI x16 chipset limitations, this motherboard does not support two dual-GPU graphics cards (total 4 GPUs) running in SLI mode. ASUS M2N32 WS Professional SLI™ mode, the PCI Express x16 slots work at the full ®...
  • Page 46 ASUS EAX300SE-X Rev: V1.00 (BIOS: V008.015.117.000) ASUS EAX550 128M (BIOS: V5B60.8.15.139. AS05) ASUS EAX550GE 256M (BIOS: V5B60.8.15.139.AS01) ASUS EAX600XT Rev. V1.02 (BIOS: V113-AA20306-100 ASUS EAX700 (BIOS: V5E4D.9.7.1.3. A901) ASUS EAX700-X 128M Rev. V1.00a (BIOS: V009.008.001.004) ASUS EAX700LE 128M (BIOS: V5E4D.9.8.1.4. AS13) Albatron PC6200 (BIOS: V5.43.02.27)
  • Page 47 Rev. A (BIOS: V1.3-11) ASUS EN7800GTX 256MB (BIOS: V5.70.02.11.01) Leadtek WinFast PX6800GT TD256M Rev. C1 (BIOS: V5.40.02.32) Elsa Gladiac PCX 935 Rev. W01-46W53 (BIOS: V4.35.20.45.E0) ASUS M2N32 WS Professional Connect Interface Environment PCIEX16_1 Win2003-64 R2 Standard PCIEX16_1 WinXP Pro. PCIEX16_2...
  • Page 48 Qualified graphics cards Model Type: PCIEX16 Type: PCI Elsa Gladiac 660GT 128MB3 Rev: 2B (BIOS: V5.43.02.46.E1) Elsa Gladiac 780GTX 256B3 (BIOS: V5.70.02.11.E1) Gecube RADEON X550 256M (BIOS:V008.015.028.000) Gecube RADEON X1300PRO (BIOS: V133.A671B1.102) Gigabyte GV-3D1-XL (BIOS: V5.43.02.46) Gigabyte GV-NX66T128D (BIOS: V5.43.02.16) Gigabyte GV-NX68T256D-B Rev: B (BIOS: V5.40.02.36.09)
  • Page 49 Type: PCI Adaptec ASC-39320D PCI1 Rev.B (BIOS: V4.00.0) Model Type: PCI Type: PCI-X ASUS PXL-S30 PCIX_2 Rev.1.04 (BIOS:V5.07.03) ASUS M2N32 WS Professional Connect OS Environment Interface WinXP Pro. (CHT) WinXP-64 Pro. Win2000 Pro Win2003-64 R2 Enterprise Win2000 Pro WinXP Pro. (CHT)
  • Page 50 Rev.A (BIOS: V6.01-30) Model Type: PCI Type: PCIEX8 Intel SRCU42E Ultra320 (BIOS: H420) 1000 BaseTx Ethernet Adapters Model Type: PCI Type: PCI-X 3Com 3C996B-T ASUS PXI-G45 2-2 Connect OS Environment Interface PCIX_2 WinXP Pro. Connect OS Environment Interface PCI1 Win2003 R2...

  • Page 51: Jumper

    Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! M2N32 WS PRO ® M2N32 WS PRO Clear RTC RAM • Make sure to re-enter your previous BIOS settings after you clear the CMOS.
  • Page 52 5~6: the slots will have 100 MHZ capability whether you install one or two cards. PCIX_SPEED AUTO by PCIX Card Force PCI-X 133MHz Force PCI-X 100MHz (Default) M2N32 WS PRO ® M2N32 WS PRO PCIX Speed setting 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information...

  • Page 53: Connectors

    Line Out port (lime). This port connects a headphone or a speaker. In 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel configuration, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. ASUS M2N32 WS Professional 88E1116 Gigabit LAN controller, ® 88E1116 Gigabit LAN ®...
  • Page 54 Microphone port (pink). This port connects a microphone. 10. Side Speaker Out port (gray). This port connects the side speakers in an 8-channel audio configuration. Refer to the audio configuration table below for the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration.

  • Page 55: Internal Connectors

    Pin 5 on the connector is removed to prevent incorrect cable connection when using a FDD cable with a covered Pin 5. M2N32 WS PRO ® M2N32 WS PRO Floppy disk drive connector NVIDIA IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) ®...
  • Page 56 M2N32 WS PRO ® M2N32 WS PRO IDE connector Marvell IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_EIDE) ® This connector is for the Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable. The Marvell IDE connector supports up to 2 IDE hard disk drives for easier data storage.
  • Page 57 Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, enable the RAID Enabled item in the SATA Configuration sub-menu in the BIOS. See section “4.4.7 Onboard Device Configuration” for details. M2N32 WS PRO ® M2N32 WS PRO SATA connectors ASUS M2N32 WS Professional SATA5 SATA6 SATA3...
  • Page 58 88SE614x Serial ATA connectors ® (7-pin EXT_SATA1, EXT_SATA2, EXT_SATA3) These connectors are for Serial ATA signal cables. These connectors support Serial ATA hard disk drives. M2N32 WS PRO ® M2N32 WS PRO EXT_SATA connectors 2-2 EXT_SATA1 RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_TXN3...
  • Page 59 480 Mbps connection speed. M2N32 WS PRO ® M2N32 WS PRO USB 2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! IEEE 1394a port connectors (10-1 pin IE1394_1; 10-1 pin IE1394_2) These connectors are for IEEE 1394a ports.
  • Page 60 Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors! M2N32 WS PRO ® M2N32 WS PRO Fan connectors 2- CPU_FAN SPS_FAN1 CPU FAN PWR...

  • Page 61: Atx Power Connectors

    Remove the jumper caps only when you intend to use the chassis intrusion detection feature. M2N32 WS PRO ® M2N32 WS PRO Chassis intrusion connector 10. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation.
  • Page 62 I/O module cable to this connector. M2N32 WS PRO ® M2N32 WS PRO Analog front panel connector • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard’s high-definition audio capability.
  • Page 63 CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. M2N32 WS PRO ® M2N32 WS PRO Internal audio connector Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 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.
  • Page 64 A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. M2N32 WS PRO ® M2N32 WS PRO TPM connector The TPM module is purchased separately. 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information...

  • Page 65: System Panel Connector

    15. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. M2N32 WS PRO ® M2N32 WS PRO System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 3-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector.
  • Page 66 2-0 Chapter 2: Hardware information...

  • Page 67: Chapter 3: Powering Up

    This chapter describes the power up sequence and ways of shutting down the system. Powering up...
  • Page 68 Chapter summary Starting up for the first time ... 3-1 Powering off the computer ... 3-2 ASUS M2N32 WS Professional...

  • Page 69: Starting Up For The First Time

    Check the jumper settings and connections or call your retailer for assistance. At power on, hold down the <Delete> key to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in Chapter 4. ASUS M2N32 WS Professional...

  • Page 70: Powering Off The Computer

    Powering off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows Click the Start button then click Shut Down... Make sure that the Shut Down option button is selected, then click the OK button to shut down the computer. The power supply should turn off after Windows If you are using Windows Click the Start button then select Turn Off Computer.

  • Page 71: Chapter 4: Bios Setup

    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...
  • Page 72 Managing and updating your BIOS ... 4-1 BIOS setup program ... 4-10 Main menu ... 4-14 Advanced menu ... 4-19 Power menu ... 4-34 Boot menu ... 4-38 Tools menu ... 4-43 Exit menu ... 4-48 ASUS M2N32 WS Professional...

  • Page 73: Managing And Updating Your Bios

    Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS in DOS using a floppy disk or the motherboard support CD.) Award BIOS Flash Utility (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk.)
  • Page 74 Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. Select Update BIOS from the Internet option from the drop-down menu, then click Next.
  • Page 75 Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop-down menu, then click Next.

  • Page 76: Creating A Bootable Floppy Disk

    4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 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. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press <Enter>. Windows XP environment ®...

  • Page 77: Asus Ez Flash 2 Utility

    4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using a DOS-based utility. The EZ Flash utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it is accessible by pressing <Alt>...

  • Page 78: Updating The Bios

    Flash Utility. Follow these instructions to update the BIOS using this utility. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS web site. Rename the file to M2N32-WS.BIN and save it to a floppy disk, CD ROM or a USB flash disk in FAT 16/12 format.
  • Page 79 BIOS file. Remove the floppy disk then press <F1> to restart the system. ASUS M2N32 WS Professional AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved For C51XEMCP55PXE-M2N32-WS-00 Flash Type - Unknown Flash File Name to Program: 0107.bin...

  • Page 80: Saving The Current Bios File

    BIOS file to the floppy disk, then returns to the BIOS flashing process. CD ROM or a USB flash disk AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved For C51XEMCP55PXE-M2N32-WS-00 Flash Type - Unknown Flash File Name to Program: 0107.bin...

  • Page 81: Asus Crashfree Bios 3 Utility

    4.1.6 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 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 motherboard support CD or the floppy disk that contains the updated BIOS file.

  • Page 82: Bios Setup Program

    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. 4-10...

  • Page 83: Bios Menu Screen

    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 M2N2 WS Professional...

  • Page 84: Legend Bar

    4.2.3 Legend bar At the bottom of the Setup screen is a legend bar. The keys in the legend bar allow you to navigate through the various setup menus. The following table lists the keys found in the legend bar with their corresponding functions. Navigation Key <F>...

  • Page 85: Pop-Up Window

    ESC: Exit →←: Select Menu 4.2.8 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item. ASUS M2N2 WS Professional Boot Tools Exit 15 : 30 : 36 Thu, Apr 6...

  • Page 86: Main Menu

    - Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Boot Tools Exit 15 : 30 : 36 Thu, Apr 6 2006 [English] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [ST321122A] [ASUS CDS520/A] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [Disabled] 512MB 511MB -/+: Change Value Enter: Select SubMenu...

  • Page 87: Primary Ide Master/Slave

    BIOS may detect incorrect parameters. Select [Manual] to manually enter the IDE hard disk drive parameters. If no drive is installed select [None]. Configuration options: [None] [Auto] [Manual] ASUS M2N2 WS Professional [Auto] Item Specific Help [Auto] Set a PIO mode for IDE device.
  • Page 88 Access Mode [Auto] The default [Auto] allows automatic detection of an IDE hard disk drive. Select [CHS] for this item if you set the IDE Primary Master/Slave to [Manual]. Configuration options: [CHS] [LBA] [Large] [Auto] Before attempting to configure a hard disk drive, make sure you have the correct configuration information supplied by the drive manufacturer.
  • Page 89 Capacity Displays the auto-detected hard disk capacity. This item is not configurable. Cylinder Shows the number of the hard disk cylinders. This item is not configurable. ASUS M2N2 WS Professional [Auto] Item Specific Help [Auto] Selects the type of fixed...

  • Page 90: Hdd Smart Monitoring

    Head Shows the number of the hard disk read/write heads. This item is not configurable. Landing Zone Shows the number of landing zone per track. This item is not configurable. Sector Shows the number of sectors per track. This item is not configurable. After entering the IDE hard disk drive information into BIOS, use a disk utility, such as FDISK, to partition and format new IDE hard disk drives.

  • Page 91: Advanced Menu

    Allows selection of CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Selct either one of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. Auto Loads the optimal settings for the system. ASUS M2N2 WS Professional Boot Tools Exit -/+: Change Value Enter: Select SubMenu...
  • Page 92 Loads the standard settings for the system. Loads overclocking profiles with optimal parameters for stability when overclocking. The ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System feature intelligently determines the system load and automatically boosts the performance for the most demanding tasks. Chapter : BIOS setup...
  • Page 93 Allows you to set the P_VTTDDR_SW voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.5*+1.8V] [0.6*+1.8V] P_+1.5V Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the P_+1.5V voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [+1.500V] [+1.525V] [+1.550V] [+1.575V]... [+1.700V] ASUS M2N2 WS Professional [Auto] Item Specific Help [0.5*+1.8V] Set NB Core/PCI-E Voltage.

  • Page 94: Ai Net2

    Vcore Offset Voltage [+ 50mV] Allows you to set the Vcore offset voltage. Configuration options: [+ 50mV] [+100mV] [+150mV] [+200mV] P_+1.2V HT Voltage [+1.250V] Allows you to set the P_+1.2V HT voltage. Configuration options: [+1.250V] [+1.275V] [+1.300V]...[+1.425V] P_+1.3V HT MCP Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the P_+1.3V HT MCP voltage.

  • Page 95: Peg Link Mode

    Advanced Memory Settings DRAM Timing Control Output Driver Control F1:Help ↑↓ : Select Item ESC: Exit →←: Select Menu ASUS M2N2 WS Professional [Auto] Item Specific Help Enhance performance on PCIE serial graphic card. Item Specific Help DRAM timing and control.
  • Page 96 Memory Clock Frequency [Auto] Sets the memory clock frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR2 400] [DDR2 533] [DDR2 667] [RSVD] [DDR2 800] Tcl [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto][3] [4] [5] [6] Trcd [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [3] [4] [5] [6] Trp [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [3] [4] [5] [6] Tras [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [5] [6] [7] ~ [18]...
  • Page 97 Configuration options: [Auto] [1/2 MEMCLK] [1 MEMCLK] Address/Command Fine Delay Configuration options: [Auto] [No delay] [1/64 MEMCLK delay] [2/64 MEMCLK delay] [3/64 MEMCLK delay] [4/64 MEMCLK delay] [5/64 MEMCLK delay]...[30/64 MEMCLK delay] [31/64 MEMCLK delay] ASUS M2N2 WS Professional -2...
  • Page 98 Address/Command Setup Time Configuration options: [Auto] [1/2 MEMCLK] [1 MEMCLK] Read DQS Timing Control Configuration options: [Auto] [No delay] [1/96 MEMCLK delay] [2/96 MEMCLK delay] [3/96 MEMCLK delay] [4/96 MEMCLK delay] ...[47/96] Write Data Timing Control Configuration options: [Auto] [No delay] [1/96 MEMCLK delay] [2/96 MEMCLK delay] [3/96 MEMCLK delay] [4/96 MEMCLK delay] ...[47/96] DQS Receiver Enable Timing Configuration options: [Auto] [0 ps] [50 ps] [100 ps] [150 ps] [200 ps] [250 ps] [300...

  • Page 99: Chipset

    Configuration options: [↓8 ↑8] [↓16 ↑16] NB<->SB HT Width [↓16 ↑16] Allows you to set the Northbridge to Southbridge HT width. Configuration options: [↓8 ↑8] [↓16 ↑16] ASUS M2N2 WS Professional [Auto] [Auto] [5xNB to SB HT Frequency] [5xSB to NB HT Frequency] [↓16 ↑16]...
  • Page 100 CPU Spread Spectrum [Center] Enables or disables Spread Spectrum for CPU. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Center] [Down] PCIE Spread Spectrum [Disabled] Enables or disables Spread Spectrum for PCI Express. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SATA Spread Spectrum [Disabled] Enables or disables Spread Spectrum for SATA. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] HT Spread Spectrum [Disabled] Disables or sets the spread Spectrum for Hyper Transport.

  • Page 101: Pcipnp

    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] ASUS M2N2 WS Professional [No] Item Specific Help...

  • Page 102: Onboard Device Configuration

    4.4.7 Onboard Device Configuration Advanced Onboard Device Configuration IDE Function Setup Serial-ATA Configuration USB Configuration Onboard 1394 Controller Onboard 1st nVidia LAN Onboard 2nd nVidia LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM Primary Display Adapter HD Audio Front Panel Support Type Marvell SATAII Controller marvell SATAII Option Rom Serial Port1 Address Parallel Port Address...

  • Page 103: Usb Configuration

    Allows you to enable or disable the USB 2.0 controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB Legacy Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M2N2 WS Professional [Enabled] [Disabled] RAID Disabled...
  • Page 104 Onboard 1394 Controller [Enabled] Allows you to disable or enable the onboard 1394 device support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Onboard 1st/2nd Nvidia LAN [Enabled] Enables or disables the onboard NVIDIA LAN controller. ® Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] OnBoard nVidia LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN boot ROM.
  • Page 105 The “ECP Mode Use DMA” item becomes user-configurable when the “ Parallel Port Mode” item is set to [ECP] or [Bi-Directional] ECP Mode Use DMA [3] Allows selection of ECP Mode. Configuration options: [1] [3] ASUS M2N2 WS Professional -...

  • Page 106: Power Menu

    Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) and the Advanced Power Management (APM). Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. Main Advanced Power ACPI Suspend Type ACPI APIC support APM Configuration...

  • Page 107: Apm Configuration

    Thus, connection cannot be made on the first try. Turning an external modem off and then back on while the computer is off causes an initialization string that turns the system power on. ASUS M2N2 WS Professional [Power-Off] Item Specific Help...
  • Page 108 Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable RTC to generate a wake event. When this item is set to Enabled, the items Date of Month Alarm and Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm items become user-configurable with set values. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Date of Month Alarm [Disabled] To set the date of alarm, highlight this item and press <Enter>...

  • Page 109: Hardware Monitor

    0. These items are not user- configurable. CPU Fan Speed warning [ 800 RPM] Allows you to disable or set the CPU fan warning speed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [800 RPM] [1200 RPM] [1600 RPM] ASUS M2N2 WS Professional [Disabled] Item Specific Help 1.47V 3.15V Press 5.05V...

  • Page 110: Boot Menu

    Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. Main Advanced Power Boot Device Priority Removable Drives Hard Disk Drives CDROM Drives Boot Settings Configuration Security F1:Help ↑↓...

  • Page 111: Removable Drives

    CDROM Drives Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility CDROM Drives 1. 1st Slave: XXXXXXXXX 1. 1st Slave: XXXXXXXXX Allows you to assign optical drives attached to the system. ASUS M2N2 WS Professional Boot Boot Boot Select Menu Item Specific Help Select Menu...

  • Page 112: Boot Settings Configuration

    4.6.5 Boot Settings Configuration Boot Settings Configuration Case Open Warning Quick Boot Boot Up Floppy Seek Bootup Num-Lock Typematic Rate Setting Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec) Typematic Delay (Msec) OS Select For DRAM > 64MB Full Screen LOGO Halt On F1:Help ↑↓ : Select Item ESC: Exit →←: Select Menu Case Open Warning [Enabled]...

  • Page 113: Security

    Full Screen LOGO [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Make sure that the above item is set to [Enabled] if you want to use the ASUS MyLogo3™ feature. Halt On [All Errors] Allows you to error report type.
  • Page 114 When prompted, confirm the password by typing the exact characters again, then press <Enter>. The password field setting is changed to Set. To clear the password: Select the password field and press <Enter> twice. The following message appears: PASSWORD DISABLED !!! Press any key to continue...

  • Page 115: Tools Menu

    ↑↓ : Select Item ESC: Exit →←: Select Menu ASUS Music Alarm [Disabled Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Music Alarm function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The succeeding items become user-configurable when you enable the ASUS Music Alarm.
  • Page 116 Alarm Date: Sunday/Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday/Friday/ Saturday [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the alarm for a particular day. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Alarm Time (hh:mm) 0 : 0 Allows you to set the alarm time. Press <Tab> to select the field, then use <+> or <->...
  • Page 117 • Suggest only to update the BIOS file coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the “xxx.CMO” file can be loaded. ASUS M2N2 WS Professional Select Menu Item Specific Help Press [Enter] to select. Select Menu...
  • Page 118 Save BIOS Profile Save to Profile 1 Save to Profile 2 Save to File Save to Profile 1/2 Allows you to save the current BIOS file to the BIOS Flash. Press <Enter> to save the file. Save to File Allows you to save the current BIOS file to the hard disk/floppy disk/USB flash disk with the FAT32/16/12 format.
  • Page 119 4.7.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press <Enter>, a confirmation message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press <Enter> to confirm your choice. Please see page 4-5, section 4.1.3 for details.

  • Page 120: Exit Menu

    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 & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Load Setup Default Discard Changes F1:Help...

  • Page 121: Chapter 5: Software Support

    This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. Software support...
  • Page 122 Chapter summary Installing an operating system ... -1 Support CD information ... -1 ASUS M2N32 WS Professional...

  • Page 123: Installing An Operating System

    The 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.

  • Page 124: Drivers Menu

    The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. ASUS InstAll - Installation Wizard for Drivers Launches the ASUS InstallAll driver installation wizard. Nvidia Chipset Driver Program...

  • Page 125: Utilities Menu

    Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS InstAll - Installation Wizard for Utilities Launches the ASUS InstallAll utilities installation wizard. ASUS Cool ‘n’ Quiet Utility Installs the AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet™ software.
  • Page 126 This utility helps you keep your computer in healthy operating condition. ASUS Update 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).

  • Page 127: Make Disk Menu

    Allows you to create an NVIDIA system. Marvell 614x RAID Driver Disk Allows you to create a Marvell 614x RAID driver disk. ASUS M2N2 WS Professional ® Serial ATA RAID driver disk for a 32-bit/64-bit ® nForce™ 4 or Silicon...

  • Page 128: Manuals Menu

    5.2.5 Manuals menu The Manuals menu contains a list of supplementary user manuals. Click an item to open the folder of the user manual. Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the Adobe Acrobat ® file. Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual ®...

  • Page 129: Asus Contact Information

    5.2.6 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide. 5.2.7 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.

  • Page 130: Technical Support Form

    Browse this CD Displays the support CD contents in graphical format. Technical support Form Displays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to fill out when requesting technical support. Chapter : Software support...

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