User manual ASUS M2N-MX SE

[. . . ] SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT 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. ii Contents Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] · Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE devices. 3. This connector allows you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. Optical drive audio in connector (4-pin CD) ASUS M2N-MX SE-AM PLUS 1-10 4. These connectors are for USB 2. 0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with the USB 2. 0 specification that supports up to 480Mbps connection speed. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910) Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. The USB 2. 0 module is purchased separately. 5. The CPU fan connector supports cooling fans of 350mA~740mA (8. 88W max. ) or a total of 1A~2. 22A (26. 64W max. ) at +12V. Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU fan connector on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. DO NOT forget to connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU fan connector. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. DO NOT place a jumper cap on the CPU fan connector. Only the CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-Fan feature. CPU fan connector (4-pin CPU_FAN) 1-11 Chapter 1: Product introduction 6. These connectors are for an ATX power supply. The plugs from the power supply are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) · We recommend that you use an ATX 12V Specification 2. 0-compliant power supply unit (PSU) with a minimum of 300W power rating. This PSU type has 24-pin and 4-pin power plugs. 1-13 Chapter 1: Product introduction 10. This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. ASUS M2N-MX SE-AM PLUS 1-14 1. 8 1. 8. 1 Software support Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/Vista 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. Refer to your OS documentation for detailed information. · Ensure that you install Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 1. 8. 2 The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to get all motherboard features. Support DVD information To run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if the Autorun function is enabled on your computer. The contents of the Support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website at www. asus. com for updates. Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to install If the Autorun function is NOT enabled on your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP. EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click ASSETUP. EXE to run the DVD. 1-15 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 2 BIOS information 2. 1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable USB flash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. . 2. 1. 1 The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. · ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). · This utility is available in the Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS Update utility Installing ASUS Update: 1. Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. [. . . ] Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. Security 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. Select the Change Supervisor Password item and press <Enter>. [. . . ]