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M2S-X
Motherboard
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E3081 Second Edition February 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 i
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Contents Notices ................................................................................................ vi Safety information ..............................................................................vii About this guide .................................................................................viii Typography ......................................................................................... ix M2S-X specifications summary ..............................................
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Contents Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ........................................ 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk .............................. 2-2 2.1.2 Using AFUDOS to update the BIOS ......................... 2-3 2.1.3 Using AFUDOS to copy BIOS from PC ..................... 2-4 2.1.4 Using ASUS EZ Flash 2 to update the BIOS ............. 2-5 2.1.5 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS 3 ........... 2-6 2.2 BIOS Setup program .............................
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Contents 2.5 Power menu ........................................................................ 2-28 2.5.1 Suspend Mode ....................................................... 2-28 2.5.2 ACPI Version Features .......................................... 2-28 2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support ............................................... 2-28 2.5.4 APM Configuration ............................................... 2-29 2.5.5 Hardware Monitor ................................................. 2-30 2.6 Boot
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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 r
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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
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About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. How this guide is organized This manual contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. This chapter also lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboa
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Conventions used in this guide To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task. Typography Bold
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M2S-X specifications summary CPU Socket AM2 for AMD Athlon™ 64 FX/AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 /AMD Athlon 64™/AMD Sempron™ processors Supports AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet™ Technology AMD64 architecture enables simultaneous 32-bit and 64-bit computing AMD Live!™ ready Chipset SIS® 756 SIS® 965L System bus 2000 / 1600 MT/s Memory Dual-channel memory architecture - 4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support unbuffered ECC/non-ECC DDR2 800/667/533 MHz memory modules - Supports up to 4 GB system memory Expa
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M2S-X specifications summary Internal connectors 1 x USB 2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB 2.0 ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 2 x IDE connector 2 x Serial ATA connectors 1 x CPU fan / 1 x Chassis fan 1 1 x Chassis intrusion connector 1 x S/PDIF out header connector Front panel audio connector CD audio in connectors 24-pin ATX power connector 4-pin ATX 12 V power connector System panel connector BIOS features 4 Mb Flash ROM, AMI
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. Product 1 introduction
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1.1 Welcome! ® T h a n k y o u f o r b u y i n g a n A S U S M 2 S - X m o t h e r b o a r d ! 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. Motherboard ASUS M2S-X motherboard Cables 1 x Ultra D
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1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product Highlights Latest processor technology The motherboard comes with a 940-pin AM2 socket that supports AMD Athlon™ 64 FX/AMD Athlon™ 64 X2/AMD Athlon™ 64/AMD Sempron™ 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.
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1.3.2 Unique ASUS features CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. This utility saves users the cost and hassle of buying a replacement BIOS chip. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to overclocking. When the system hangs due to overclocking, C.P.R. eliminates the need to op
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1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or to a metal object, such as the power supply case, before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity • Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninst
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30.5cm(12.0in) 1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Motherboard layout 21.8cm(8.6in) ATX12V PS/2KBMS T: Mouse CPU_FAN B: Keyboard SPDIF_O1 COM1 USB12 LAN_USB34 AUDIO2 SIS 756 AUDIO1 RTL8201CL PCIEX16 CHA_FAN PCIEX1_1 CM6501 PCIEX1_2 FP_AUDIO SIS 965L M2S-X SPDIF_OUT PCI1 SATA1 SATA2 PCI2 4Mb BIOS R CR2032 3V Lithium Cell USB56 CMOS Power PCI3 SB_PWR FLOPPY CLRTC CHASSIS PANEL 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction PARALLE PORT Super I/O USBPW12 CD USBPW34 EATXPWR ICS953805CFLF USBPW56 Socket AM2 DDR2 D
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1.5.2 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. 1.5.3 Screw holes Place six (6) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so may damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis M2S-X R Before you install the m
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1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) 1.6.1 Overview The motherboard comes with a surface mount 940-pin AM2 socket designed for the AMD Athlon™ 64, AMD Athlon™ 64 X2, AMD Athlon™ 64 FX, and AMD Sempron™ Processors. Take note of the marked corner (with gold triangle) on the CPU. This mark should match a specific corner on the socket to ensure correct installation. Gold triangle 1.6.2 Installling the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. M2S-X R M2S-X CPU Socket M2 Be
