Download M2N-X PLUS

Contents
Notices.......................................................................................................... vi
Safety information...................................................................................... vii
About this guide........................................................................................ viii
M2N-X PLUS specifications summary........................................................ x
Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.1
Welcome!....................................................................................... 1-2
1.3
Special features............................................................................. 1-2
1.2
1.4
1.5
Package contents.......................................................................... 1-2
1.3.1
1.3.2
Innovative ASUS features ............................................... 1-4
Before you proceed...................................................................... 1-5
Motherboard overview.................................................................. 1-6
1.5.1
Motherboard layout.......................................................... 1-6
1.5.3
Screw holes..................................................................... 1-7
1.5.2
1.6
Product highlights............................................................ 1-2
Placement direction......................................................... 1-7
Central Processing Unit (CPU).................................................... 1-8
1.6.1
1.7
System memory.......................................................................... 1-12
1.6.2
Overview........................................................................ 1-12
1.7.3
Installing a DIMM........................................................... 1-16
1.7.4
Removing a DIMM......................................................... 1-16
1.8.1
Installing an expansion card.......................................... 1-17
1.8.3
PCI slots......................................................................... 1-19
1.8.4
1.10
Memory configurations................................................... 1-12
Expansion slots........................................................................... 1-17
1.8.2
1.9
Installing the heatsink and fan......................................... 1-10
1.7.1
1.7.2
1.8
Installing the CPU.............................................................. 1-8
1.8.5
Configuring an expansion card...................................... 1-17
PCI Express x1 slot........................................................ 1-19
PCI Express x16 slot...................................................... 1-19
Jumpers....................................................................................... 1-20
Connectors.................................................................................. 1-22
1.10.1
1.10.2
Rear panel connectors................................................... 1-22
Internal connectors........................................................ 1-23
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