MotherboardM2N-TE
xM2N-TE specications summary(continued on the next page)CPU Socket AM2 for AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 /AMD Athlon™ 64 /AMD Athlon™ 64 FX/AMD Sempron™ proc
xiM2N-TE specications summaryInternal connectors 3 x USB 2.0 connectors support six additional USB 2.0 ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x ID
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ASUS M2N-TE 1-11Product introductionThis chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports.
1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.1 Special featuresProduct highlightsLatest processor technology The motherboard comes with a 940-pin AM2
ASUS M2N-TE 1-3Serial ATA I/II technology and SATA-On-The-Go The motherboard fully supports the Serial ATA II 3.0 Gb/s technology through the S
1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction
ASUS M2N-TE 2-12This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are
2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware informationOnboard LEDThe motherboard comes with a standby power LED. The green LED lights up to indicate that the system is O
ASUS M2N-TE 2-32.2 Motherboard overviewBefore you install the motherboard, study the conguration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard ts
iiE2658First Edition September 2006Copyright © 2006 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and softw
2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.2.3 Motherboard layout
ASUS M2N-TE 2-52.2.4 Layout contentsSlots Page1. DDR2 DIMM slots 2-122. PCI slots 2-183. PCI Express x1 slots 2-194. PCI Express x16 slots 2-19J
2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware informationInternal connectors Page1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) 2-232. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE)
ASUS M2N-TE 2-72.3.1 Installing the CPUTo install a CPU:1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to
2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information3. Position the CPU above the socket such that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner wit
ASUS M2N-TE 2-92.3.2 Installing the heatsink and fanThe AMD Athlon™ 64/AMD Athlon™ 64 FX/AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 and AMD Sempron™ processors require a spec
2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information2. Attach one end of the retention bracket to the retention module base.3. Align the other end of the retention
ASUS M2N-TE 2-115. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN.• D
2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.4 System memory2.4.1 OverviewThe motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modu
ASUS M2N-TE 2-13Important notice on installing Windows® XP 32-bit versionIf you install Windows® XP 32-bit version Operating System (OS), the limitati
iiiContentsNotices ... viSafety information ...
2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information DDR2 SizeVendor ModelSide(s)ComponentDIMM socket support A* B* C*512MB KINGSTON E5108AE-6E-E SS KVR667D2N5/512 •
ASUS M2N-TE 2-15Qualied Vendors List DDR2-800 DDR2 SizeVendor ModelSide(s)ComponentDIMM socket support A* B* C*512MB KINGSTON K4T51083QC SS KVR800D2
2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.4.3 Installing a DIMMUnplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failur
ASUS M2N-TE 2-172.5 Expansion slotsIn the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expa
2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.5.3 Interrupt assignmentsStandard interrupt assignments* These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI device
ASUS M2N-TE 2-192.5.5 PCI Express x1 slotThis motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI
2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.6 Jumper Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC)This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can
ASUS M2N-TE 2-212.7 Connectors2.7.1 Rear panel connectors1. PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse.2. Parallel port. This 25-pin p
2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware informationRefer to the audio conguration table below for the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel congurat
ASUS M2N-TE 2-232.7.2 Internal connectors1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY)This connector is for the provided oppy disk drive (FDD) s
ivContentsChapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ... 3-23.1.1 Creating a bootable oppy
2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware informationIf any device jumper is set as “Cable-Select,” make sure all other device jumpers have the same setting.3. NVIDIA
ASUS M2N-TE 2-254. JMicron JMB363® E Serial ATA connector (7-pin ESATA2)This connector is for a Serial ATA signal cable. This connector supports a Se
2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information5. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910)These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module c
ASUS M2N-TE 2-277. CPU and chassis fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1, and 3-pin CHA_FAN2)The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 m
2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information9. ATX power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR, 4-pin EATX12V)These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. The power
ASUS M2N-TE 2-29• For a fully congured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specication 2.0 (or
2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information11. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD)This connector allows you to receive stereo audio input from an optic
ASUS M2N-TE 2-31• System power LED This 3-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The syst
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ASUS M2N-TE 3-13BIOS setupThis chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS paramet
vContents3.6.1 Boot Device Priority ... 3-283.6.2 Removable Drives ...
3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup3.1 Managing and updating your BIOSThe following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output
ASUS M2N-TE 3-33.1.2 Updating the BIOSThe Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) can be updated using the AwardBIOS Flash Utility. Follow these instruction
3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup7. Press <N> when the utility prompts you to save the current BIOS le. The following screen appears.8. The utility v
ASUS M2N-TE 3-54. The utility saves the current BIOS le to the disk, then returns to the BIOS ashing process.3. Type a lename for the current BI
3-6 Chapter 3: BIOS setup3.2 BIOS setup programThis motherboard supports a programmable Low-Pin Count (LPC) chip that you can update using the provid
ASUS M2N-TE 3-73.2.1 BIOS menu screenSelect MenuItem Specic HelpChange the day, month, year and century.Legend barGeneral helpMenu barSub-menu items
3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup3.2.4 Menu itemsThe highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example, selecting Main
ASUS M2N-TE 3-93.2.7 Pop-up windowSelect a menu item then press <Enter> to display a pop-up window with the conguration options for that item.
3-10 Chapter 3: BIOS setupF1:Help ↑↓ : Select Item -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults ESC: Exit →←: Select Menu Enter: Select Su
ASUS M2N-TE 3-113.3.4 Primary IDE Master/SlaveWhile entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE devices. There is a separate s
viNoticesFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two cond
3-12 Chapter 3: BIOS setupCapacityDisplays the auto-detected hard disk capacity. This item is not congurable. CylinderShows the number of the hard di
ASUS M2N-TE 3-133.3.5 First, Second, Third, Fourth SATA MasterWhile entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of Serial ATA devices
3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS setupHeadShows the number of the hard disk read/write heads. This item is not congurable. Landing ZoneShows the number of landi
ASUS M2N-TE 3-15Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Select MenuItem Specic HelpPress [Enter] to
3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS setupF1:Help ↑↓ : Select Item -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults ESC: Exit →←: Select Menu Enter: Selec
ASUS M2N-TE 3-173.4.2 ChipsetF1:Help ↑↓ : Select Item -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults ESC: Exit →←: Select Menu Enter: S
3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setup3.4.3 PCIPnPPlug & Play O/S [No]When set to [No], the BIOS congures all the devices in the system. When set to [Yes] a
ASUS M2N-TE 3-19Select MenuItem Specic HelpPhoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility AdvancedIDE Function SetupThis sub-menu contains IDE func
3-20 Chapter 3: BIOS setupSelect MenuItem Specic HelpPhoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility AdvancedSerial-ATA CongurationThis sub-menu al
ASUS M2N-TE 3-21Onboard Nvidia LAN [Enabled]Enables or disables the onboard NVIDIA® LAN controller. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] OnBoard
viiSafety informationElectrical safety• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating th
3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS setup3.5 Power menuThe Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Conguration and Power Interface (ACPI
ASUS M2N-TE 3-233.5.3 APM CongurationSelect MenuItem Specic HelpPress [Enter] to select whether or not to restart the system after AC power loss.AP
3-24 Chapter 3: BIOS setupPower On By RTC Alarm [Disabled]Allows you to enable or disable RTC to generate a wake event. When this item is set to Enabl
ASUS M2N-TE 3-253.5.4 Hardware MonitorThe items in this sub-menu displays the hardware monitor values automatically detected by the BIOS. It also all
3-26 Chapter 3: BIOS setupCPU Temperature, M/B TemperatureThe onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temp
ASUS M2N-TE 3-273.6 Boot menuThe Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the
3-28 Chapter 3: BIOS setup3.6.2 Removable Drives1. Floppy DisksAllows you to assign a removable drive attached to the system.Select MenuItem Specic
ASUS M2N-TE 3-293.6.4 Boot Settings Conguration F1:Help ↑↓ : Select Item -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults ESC: Exit →←: Sel
3-30 Chapter 3: BIOS setupTypematic Rate (Chars/Sec) [6]Allows you to select the rate at which a character repeats when you hold a key. Conguration o
ASUS M2N-TE 3-313. When prompted, conrm the password by typing the exact characters again, then press <Enter>. The password eld setting is c
viiiAbout this guideThis user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring the motherboard.How this guide is organizedThis g
3-32 Chapter 3: BIOS setup3.7 Exit menuThe Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or d
ixConventions used in this guideTo make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.T
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