Asus
M2N-SLI Motherboard CPU Bundle
If you’re ready to experience the best in SLI graphics, you’ll love
our new Asus M2N-SLI nForce 560 Socket AM2 motherboard. This top-quality ATX
platform gets maximum performance from AMD Socket AM2 Athlon 64 X2, Athlon 64,
and Sempron processors with 2000/1600 MT/s FSB, and is compatible with AM2+
processors. Based on the NVIDIA nForce 560 SLI MCP chipset, the M2N-SLI supports
dual-channel DDR2 800 memory up to 8GB, PCI Express x16 with NVIDIA SLI technology,
SATA 3.0Gb/s, Gigabit LAN, 7.1-chanel audio, USB 2.0, and IEEE1394. Special
features include ASUS EZ DIY: ASUS CrashFree BIOS3, ASUS EX Flash2, ASUS Q-Connector,
ASUS Q-Fan 2, and ASUS MyLogo2. For the best SLI graphics solution, order the
high-powered, affordably priced Asus M2N-SLI Nforce 560 Socket AM2 motherboard.
AMD Socket AM2
The M2N32-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..
NVIDIA SLI™ Technology
NVIDIA SLI™ (Scalable Link Interface) takes advantage of the increased
bandwidth of the PCI Express bus architecture and features intelligent hardware
and software that allows two GPUs to efficiently work together to deliver
earth-shattering, scalable performance. For some applications nearly 2X
performance!
Dual-Channel DDR2 800
DDR2 is the next generation memory technology to replace the current DDR.
With the highest speed up to 800MHz, DDR2 memory provides great performance
for 3D graphics and other memory demanding applications.
Take advantage of this great offer! Buy this motherboard in a bundle with the
AMD Athlon 64 X2 6400+ 3.20GHz processor!
AMD Athlon 64 X2 6400+3.20GHz Processor ADX6400CZBOX Retail
The top frequency AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 processor takes performance to the
next level for Enthusiasts. AMD is pushing the 90nm process technology
to new limits.Work or play with multiple programs without any stalling
or waiting. Dual-core technology is like having two processors, and two
working together is better and faster than one working alone.
Socket
This motherboard features a Socket AM2/AM2+ design.
Chipset
The M2N-SLI motherboard is based on the NVIDIA nForce 560 SLI MCP Northbridge
chipset. It supports AMD Athlon 64 X2, Athlon 64 Fx, Athlon 64 and Sempron
Processors, with Hyper-Transport Technology and 800/1000MHz (1600/2000
MT/s) Front Side Bus support.
Memory
Expansion
The M2N-SLI provides 4 DIMM sockets using Dual Channel 240-pin DDR2 with
a total capacity of up to 8GB-64bit. You can install DDR2 533/667/800MHz
Memory.
PCI
Express Support
The M2N-SLI 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 includes built in IDE facilities that support Ultra DMA 33/66/100/133.
Audio
The M2N-SLI comes with a C-Media Superior Quality audio codec which supports
high quality 8-channel audio.
Serial
ATA RAID Support
The M2N-SLI 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, 0+1, 5 and JBOD solutions.
Customer Reviews and Rating
Customer Rating:
4.7
Customer Reviews:
12
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Value
4.9
Features
4.5
Quality
4.7
Performance
4.7
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Reviewer:
Anonymous
on
Sep 13, 2008 Customer Rating:
5.0
Value
5.0
Features
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
This is an AWSOME COMBO!!! With WIN XP Pro SP3 everything reads and runs great no flaws gives you the best of both worlds with old components and new.Will take 3gigs of ram w/XP,8 w/VISTA so they say.Word of advice buy therm grease cause processor doesnt come with any. Also doesent hurt to add xtra fan for cooling. I'm sold on AMD from now on.
Reviewer:
RFRITZ4 on
Sep 03, 2008 Customer Rating:
5.0
Value
5.0
Features
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
This was my second pc build and all went very easy. This is one awesome system. No problems at all. Super fast at anything I have threw at it. Thanks TigerDirect for the super fast shipping.
Reviewer:
justjohn79 on
Aug 25, 2008 Customer Rating:
4.5
Value
5.0
Features
4.0
Quality
4.0
Performance
5.0
awesome combo. i got this combo and installed it into an antec 900 case. installed an xfx 9800 1gig video card, 4 gigs patriot viper memory, 750gb sata seagate hard drive and an ocz 700 watt hard drive. first pc i have built from the ground. super easy installation and great deal. only thing the built in ethernet port didnt work for me, kinda terrible, but i was planning on going wireless anyways. this combo is still well worth the money!
Reviewer:
kidroc666 on
Aug 22, 2008 Customer Rating:
4.0
Value
5.0
Features
3.0
Quality
4.0
Performance
4.0
great combo for the money works perfectly.
to all else who reads these reviews this board fully supports sli in in vista 32 or 64 i have both with 9600gt's he says in does'nt thats funny buy and have fun i get 18234 3d mark 05 with vista 32 in SLI
Reviewer:
xXxZxXx on
Aug 11, 2008 Customer Rating:
5.0
Value
5.0
Features
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
This is an awesome combo. The board runs flawlessly and the processor is extremely fast. I have a 9800 GTX 512 MB, 2 gigs Corsair 800 MHz RAM, 500 GB Sata Harddrive, Liteon Sata CD/DVD Burner, and everything runs great on this board. The Q-Connector that comes with the board is really cool makes hooking up the reset, power, etc wires really easy and quick. Would buy another, my friend bought this exact same one and he says the onboard sound cracks on Crysis but I have yet to experience it.
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!
Heat Sinks - Many Shapes & Sizes!
A heat sink (or heatsink) is an object that absorbs and dissipates heat from
another object using thermal contact (either direct or radiant). Heat sinks
are used in a wide range of applications wherever efficient heat dissipation
is required; including for CPUs, Memory, Video Cards, and more.
Heat Sink Shapes Change!
Many products come with a Heat Sink, and some with a combination Heat Sink
and Fan. Keep in mind though, that manufacturers are constantly
improving the design of their cooling components, thus the shape and design
of the heat sink or heat sink & fan can change on any product at any time.
PLEASE NOTE:
Cooling Components Can Change At Any Time, And Do Not
Affect The Performance Or Specifications Of The Product.
How Do Heat Sinks Work?
Heat sinks function by transferring high temperature thermal energy (heat)
from one object (such as a CPU chip) to a second object (such as the Heat
Sink), which has a lower temperature, with a much greater heat capacity.
This rapid transfer of heat quickly balances the temperature of both
devices, lowering the temperature of the first. This is what makes a
heat sink a cooling device. Since room temperature is usually cooler than
the hot device, the Heat Sink helps cool the device, lowering its temp to
closer to room temperature.
The most common design of a heat sink is a metal device with many fins or
vanes. The high thermal conductivity of the metal combined with the large
surface area of the fins does the work to rapidly transfer heat to the
surrounding, cooler, air. This cools the heat sink and whatever it is in
contact with. Some Heat Sinks use the metal alone for cooling, some
use fluids (just like you car radiator) and a thermal interface material
(such as thermal gel) to ensure maximum heat transfer to the heat sink.
Adding a fan dramatically improves air flow, and improves the heat transfer
even more.
Remember The
Thermal Paste!
Remember that when you are adding a Heat Sink, you MUST USE
thermally conductive Gel or Paste, to form a good thermal contact between
the Heat Sink and the Device. Failing to use this will result in
reduced cooling, and possible failure and damage to the device!
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
»
To learn more about how to keep your PC Very Cool, view our
Guide To PC Cooling»
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 .
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.
Limited Warranty: A full text version of the limited warranty
may be obtained by mailing a self addressed, stamped envelope to the
address below and requesting the warranty for item number:
MBM-M2N-6400
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Asus
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