Asus M2N-SLI Deluxe GR Motherboard
Serious computing enthusiasts have been choosing Asus and AMD for years. Now
is your chance to build your machine right with the Asus M2N-SLI motherboard!
This Socket AM2 motherboard supports AMD Athlon 64 X2, Athlon 64 FX, Athlon
64, and Sempron processors. It features the NVIDIA nForce 570 SLI MCP (media
and communications processor) chipset and 2000/1600 MT/s Front side bus. It
supports a maximum of 8GB of non-ECC, un-buffered DDR2 memory and features Dual
Channel memory architecture. The Asus M2N-SLI has room for all your high-end
components: 2 PCI Express x16 slots, 2 PCI Express x1, and 3 PCI 2.2 slots!
Plus the SLI (scalable Link Interface) allows for two identical NVIDIA SLI-ready
graphics cards! Featuring technical innovations such as advanced thermal dissipation
designs like the Heat Pipe Thermal Solution and AMD Live Ready make this motherboard
a great value for your money! All Asus motherboards feature a host of features
that blow the competition out of the water! Don't try and put together an AMD
system without a quality foundation: use the Asus M2N-SLI motherboard in your
machine!
Supports
AMD Socket AM2 Athlon 64 X2 / Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64 / Sempron
The M2N-SLI Deluxe supports AMD socket AM2 single-core Athlon 64/ Sempron
and dual-core Athlon 64 X2/ Athlon 64 FX processors with 2MB / 1MB / 512KB
L2 cache, which is based on 64-bit architecture. It features 2000 / 1600
MT/s HyperTransport Bus, dual-channel un-buffered DDR2 800 memory support
and AMD Cool 'n' Quiet! Technology.
AI
NOS™
Applications such as 3D games and video editing demand a huge chunk of system
resource. Inject "nitrous oxide" into your CPU! The patented AI
NOS™ (Non-delay Overclocking System) technology intelligently detects
system load and automatically boosts performance for the most demanding
tasks. Unlike other dynamic overclocking techniques, AI NOS™ reacts
much faster to satisfy your unending need for speeds.
PEG
Link
This latest technology, PEG (PCI Express Graphics) Link Mode, is a unique
feature that enables users to boost graphics card performance for superior
video quality. PEG Link allows users to raise GPU and VGA memory throughput
via the motherboard BIOS the same way system bus and memory bus are tweaked.
PEG Link Mode enables powerful video performance on DX8 and DX9 applications.
ASUS engineers carefully fine-tuned the parameters for every single PCI-Express
card to provide system stability during high-speed graphics operation.
Fanless
Design
Cooling fans, though a popular thermal solution, also come with noise and
malfunction likelyhood. ASUS Motherboard's fansless concept is specifically
created to provide a cool environment without all the baggage.
Noise
Filter
This feature detects repetitive and stationary noises like computer fans,
air conditioners, and other background noises then eliminates it in the
incoming audio stream while recording.
Specifications
Processor Interface:
Socket AM2 / AM2+
Form Factor:
ATX
Processors Supported:
AMD Athlon 64
AMD Athlon 64 FX
AMD Athlon 64 X2
Additional Technologies:
AMD64
AMD Live!™
AMD Cool 'n' Quiet
Front Side Bus:
1000MHz (2000 MT/s)
800MHz (1600 MT/s)
Northbridge:
NVIDIA nForce 570 SLI
Memory Supported:
533MHz DDR2
Dual Channel Supported
667MHz DDR2
800MHz DDR2
Number of Pins:
240-Pin
Number of Slots:
4
Maximum Memory Supported:
4GB - 32bit
8GB - 64bit
Channels:
8 Channels
Audio Chipset:
ADI AD1988B SoundMAX
LAN Type:
10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit
PCI Slots:
3
PCI Express X1 Slots:
2
PCI Express X16 Slots:
2
PS/2 Keyboard Connectors:
1
PS/2 Mouse Connectors:
1
Serial Communication Ports:
1
USB Ports:
10
FireWire Ports:
1
LAN Ports:
2
Audio Out Jacks:
1
IDE Headers:
1
FDD Headers:
1
Serial ATA Headers:
6
ATX Power Connectors:
1 24-Pin Connector
PC Power Connectors:
1
S/PDIF Connectors:
1
Length:
12.000 in. (30.48 cm)
Width:
9.600 in. (24.5 cm)
Detailed Features
A Closer Look
Socket
This motherboard features a Socket AM2 design.
The Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) style socket makes it easy to install and
upgrade your processor.
Chipset
The M2N-SLI-Deluxe motherboard is based on the NVIDIA nForce 570 SLI Northbridge
chipset. It supports AMD Athlon 64, Athlon 64 FX and Athlon 64 X2 Processors,
with 800/1000MHz Front Side Bus support.
Memory
Expansion
The M2N-SLI-Deluxe provides 4 DIMM sockets using Dual Channel 240-pin DDR2
with a total capacity of up to 4GB-32bit (8GB-64bit). You can install DDR2
533/667/800MHz Memory.
PCI
Express Support
The M2N-SLI-Deluxe fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect
technology that speeds up the PCI bus. PCI Express features point-to-point
serial interconnections between devices and allows higher clockspeeds by
carrying data in packets. This high-speed interface is software compatible
with existing PCI specifications.
IDE
The M2N-SLI-Deluxe includes built in IDE facilities that support Ultra DMA
33/66/100/133.
Audio
The M2N-SLI-Deluxe comes with a ADI 1988B audio codec which supports high
quality 8-channel audio.
Serial
ATA RAID Support
The M2N-SLI-Deluxe supports the Serial ATA technology through the Serial
ATA interfaces. Doubles bus bandwidth which provides blazingly high disk
performance, up to 3.0Gb/s, with RAID 0,1 & JBOD solutions
Customer Reviews and Rating
Customer Rating:
3.9
Customer Reviews:
43
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Value
3.8
Features
4.2
Quality
3.7
Performance
3.9
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Reviewer:
Lil GTA on
Nov 01, 2008 Customer Rating:
5.0
Value
5.0
Features
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
I would recomend this board to my clients. I build gaming computers for my family and friends. I have had only one problem with a Asus board once, and that was an old 939 socket. I sent it back to them, and they fixed the problem for nothing and sent the board back to me. I now have this board installed with an 5600 dual core, and 4gigs of OCZ Ram, 350gig sata hard drive, 8600gt Nvidia. Playing COD4, like the other reviewer had said no problems. Its a great board for the money, and it also comes with a Alarm clock built in. I think i am going to buy this board again and 2 8600gts, and build another one for my wife. She loves this board, I built her a computer,not even that long ago and now she rather be on mine than her own.
Reviewer:
MT on
Oct 26, 2008 Customer Rating:
5.0
Value
5.0
Features
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
This is my 3rd ASUS MB over the last few years, and I have not had a problem with any of them.I am running a pair of 8800gt cards and 4 gig of Corsair ddr2 ram and a amd 6000 chip and nothing but speed here. getting 250+fps on COD4 and that makes playing that game a whole lot more enjoyable. I will continue to bye ASUS eveytime I decide to upgrade. 5 stars on this MB from me.
Reviewer:
Anonymous
on
Oct 24, 2008 Customer Rating:
5.0
Value
5.0
Features
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
I have had this motherboard for two months now. Running 6400+ cpu with 2 gigs ram. Really happy with the boards performance and value. The only problem I have had was a 3 pin fan connector giving strange rpm readings under load. Switched to other connector and no more problems. If running 2 video cards the sata ports get pretty cramped but managable.
Reviewer:
Anonymous
on
Oct 18, 2008 Customer Rating:
4.5
Value
4.0
Features
4.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
I got this board last year because the one I orig. bought I had to return so I laid out a few more bucks to get this one and Im glad I did. I have the memory maxed out with a dual core and I must say Im happy with it. Next move is to overclock it just a bit and then I guess Ill see if it can handle some extra like Im being told it will.
Bobalouie
Reviewer:
dad55014 on
Oct 06, 2008 Customer Rating:
2.0
Value
2.0
Features
3.0
Quality
1.0
Performance
2.0
After buying my computer back in November 2007 I have had to replace this board twice. The first time was with in the first month, and then I had to wait 2 - 3 month for them to ship me a new board or the same board just touched up (not Sure). 2 weeks ago the board went again. Now thats 2 boards in just under 1 year. I maybe switching Products...
Before you buy - make sure your motherboard is compatible with this memory. For example, DDR Memory won't work with motherboards designed for only DDR2, SDRAM or RDRAM memory, and vice versa. Only use the memory speed recommended by your motherboard's manufacturer. Please read the specifications carefully or call us for expert advice.
Know Your BIOS! With today's rapid pace of
design advancement, new product updates come fast and furious. This is
especially true of board-level products, like Motherboards, Video Cards, GPU
Processor Cards, and other main edge connector products. The good news is
that manufacturers have designed in the ability to easily update your
product BIOS, which is sometimes important for full compatibility. So before
installing or combining components, it is always a good idea to check your
product's current BIOS revision against the manufacturer's website, to
determine if an update is needed, or advisable. The manufacturer's
documentation will guide you through this process if it is necessary.
However, remember that most products are designed to be plug-n-play out of
the box!
But
What Is BIOS?
Most electronic devices,
from computers to MP3 players have software embedded in their hardware.
These are programs that tell the device how it will function - from basic to
advanced functions - so that it knows how to start, and perform the most
simple and complex tasks it was designed for. We call this software the BIOS
(sometimes also called Firmware). In computer jargon, BIOS stands for "Basic
Input/Output System", but in reality, there is very little "basic" about it.
In your computer's motherboard for example, it tells your computer how to:
start up; communicate with hardware components, such as hard drives and
video; how to move data in and out of memory; and even talk to your USB
connected devices. Without your BIOS, your device is JOOL (just out of
luck!).
Keep in mind that changing a PC's BIOS
settings incorrectly can cause the PC to malfunction. If this happens, a
BIOS reset is usually available, and will need to be performed to return the
BIOS to the default "factory settings." This is usually activated by a
jumper on the motherboard. [Warning: always read
your motherboard or system manual thoroughly, before upgrading your BIOS, or
making BIOS setting changes!] Though normally, most incorrect
settings should have no negative affect on your PC, but please follow each
step explicitly since some can.
Remember: It is recommended that you reboot
after each individual BIOS setting change to ensure that your system
functions normally. If you make numerous changes before rebooting, and your
system will no longer boot, you won't know which change is responsible for
the failure.
Updating Your BIOS
Before you consider updating your BIOS, be sure you need to - not every
update will be needed or even benefit you. Also be sure you are up to
the technical challenges you will face. Changing the version of BIOS
stored in your computer or motherboard is not the kind of activity
recommended for novice users. To perform this successfully, you need
to be comfortable and familiar with your BIOS settings, and be able to
download and apply the BIOS Update without issue. For this reason, it
is best to let professional computer technicians do this work for you, if or
when it is needed. However, if you know what you are doing, it is a
fairly easy task.
Before Updating BIOS, consider the
following:
The reasons for updating your BIOS -
frequently, updating is unnecessary
Identifying your BIOS chip - if
replacing is the approach required
Replacing your BIOS chip - this requires
significant care, and can void your warranty
Locating your latest BIOS version -
required for any update
Flashing your BIOS - make sure you have
a UPS!
Live update - great for minor or quick
updates - again a UPS is vital - a partial update can make your system
inoperative
Configuring your new BIOS settings -
read the manual! twice for good measure!
This product has a
Socket AM2 CPU Socket.
Your CPU is the heart of your computer. Keeping it cool improves
performance and prevents damage. Be sure you have a good CPU cooling
product!
Click Here To View Available Socket AM2 CPU Cooling Products
»
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Understanding
Computer Memory
Because memory is such a crucial element of our computer's performance,
we all understand that we need it in generous supply. However, questions
remain about what kind of memory is best, what functions each memory serves
and which memory is used for notebooks and PCs.
Click Here for more information
that will answer your many of your questions.
How Much
Memory Do You Really Have?
When you look at the specifications for a computer, it will display the
installed memory, and typically the maximum memory that can be installed.
However, while these are real values, they represent a potential useable
memory depending upon the installed operating system, and other factors. The actual useable memory may be different
(lower) from these values.
The reason is simply that a computer may have a limitation in the operating
system (such as Windows 32 bit versions), or configured to use shared memory,
which reduces the amount of RAM that is available to the CPU by using
some of it for other purposes, such as for video memory. In some
cases, you can control the maximum useable memory through system settings,
by upgrading from a 32 bit to a 64 bit version of Windows XP or Vista, or by upgrading to a video card that has internal onboard video memory.
But always
remember, that the amount of memory that your system reports, is not always
the amount of actual installed memory. For example, if you have 4GB
installed, 32 bit versions of Windows will typically report 3.2GB due to a
limitation of Windows itself. Also note that different Windows
programs report available and maximum memory differently, which can be
confusing. If you find that you need more
memory, we suggest expanding your system memory, since this is the most
effective performance increase, and the one that is easiest to perform .
Advanced PC Build-It-Yourself Guide
Not too long ago one had to be eligible for the Genius IQ Club (Mensa)
in order to build a computer. That is no longer the case. Today’s computer
manufacturers have made it much easier for the enterprising do-it-yourselfer
to create a great system.
Click Here To Learn More »
PCI
Express - Delivering Dramatically Improved Graphics
Doubling the bandwidth of the AGP 8X graphics bus, the new PCI Express represents
the most profound change to desktop architecture in nearly a decade. PCI
Express replaces AGP, allowing much larger amounts of data to move between
the graphics card and the CPU, and will soon replace PCI expansion slots
as well. The PCI standard allows for a 32-bit bus with a maximum throughput
of 133MB/s. By contrast, PCI Express will run at 2.5GHz. PCI Express is
a two-way serial connection that carries data in packets along two pairs
of point-to-point data lines, compared to the single parallel data bus of
traditional PCI. Gamers will benefit from an incredible upgrade in video
quality with PCI Express, because it will allow for more powerful video
cards, inspiring developers to create more realistic environments that will
make games come alive with astonishingly lifelike colors and images. Video
enthusiasts will also benefit because PCI Express will accommodate higher-quality
video throughput (amount of data you can send per second). As network television
moves over to HDTV broadcasts, PCI Express positions the PC platform for
integration into the living room, while also allowing for HD video editing
and other bandwidth-intensive tasks. PCI Express is compatible with existing
PCI drivers and software operating systems and is designed to co-exist with
current PCI hardware.
SLI
MCPs | Motherboards To enable NVIDIA SLI technology in your PC, you'll need an SLI-Ready
certified motherboard with an nForce SLI MCP and two physical PCI Express
x16 slots. NVIDIA motherboard partners offer nForce SLI motherboards for
both AMD and Intel CPUs.
What is SLI Technology?
NVIDIA® SLI™ technology is a revolutionary platform innovation that allows
you to intelligently scale graphics performance by combining multiple
NVIDIA graphics solutions in a single system with an NVIDIA nForce® SLI
media and communications processor (MCP).
How Does SLI Technology Work?
Using proprietary software algorithms and dedicated scalability logic
in each NVIDIA graphics processing unit (GPU) and MCP, NVIDIA SLI technology
delivers up to twice the performance of a single graphics solution.
Note:
The NVIDIA SLI connector is not used with some mainstream graphics
cards.
3-way SLI motherboards must have 3 PCI-E x16 slots.
NVIDIA SLI-Ready MCPs:
NVIDIA nForce 790i Ultra SLI
NVIDIA nForce 790i SLI
NVIDIA nForce 780i SLI for INTEL
NVIDIA nForce 750i SLI for INTEL
NVIDIA nForce 680i SLI for INTEL
NVIDIA nForce 680i LT SLI for INTEL
NVIDIA nForce 650i SLI for INTEL
NVIDIA nForce 590 SLI for AMD
NVIDIA nForce 570 SLI for AMD
NVIDIA nForce 590 SLI for INTEL
NVIDIA nForce 570 SLI for INTEL
NVIDIA nForce 500 SLI for AMD
NVIDIA nForce Professional
NVIDIA nForce4 SLI X16
NVIDIA nForce4 SLI
NVIDIA nForce4 SLI XE
Having
Issues With Your PC?
Here Are Some Common Problems And Solutions!
Of course, there a thousand little things can go wrong with an average
PC. But many problems are common, and have common solutions.
Click Here to
Learn More »
* The above
values are for physical, not usable memory.
The amount of
memory that your system reports, is not always the amount of actual installed
memory. For example, if you have 4GB installed, 32 bit versions of Windows will
typically report 3.2GB due to a limitation of Windows itself. Also note
that different Windows programs report available and maximum memory differently,
which can be confusing. If you find that you need more memory, we suggest
expanding your system memory, since this is the most effective performance
increase, and the one that is easiest to perform.
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due to changes in manufacturer's specifications or merchandising.
Please check the product information carefully, items not included
may no longer be required.
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Asus Limited Warranty:
36 months parts;
36 months labor
Mfg Part No:
M2NSLIDeluxe UPC No:
610839137589 Box Size:
( Length:
13, Width:
11, Depth:
3 )
Shipping Weight:
3.5000 pound(s)
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Asus M2N-SLI Deluxe GR Motherboard
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