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.
Supports
AMD Socket AM2+/AM2 for Processors
The motherboard supports AMD socket AM2+/AM2 for Phenom FX/Phenom/Athlon 64/
Sempron/Athlon 64 X2/ Athlon 64 FX/ processors with 2MB / 1MB / 512KB L2 cache,
which is based on 64-bit architecture.It features 2000 MT/s HyperTransport1.0
Bus, dual-channel un-buffered DDR2 1066 (AM2+) and DDR2 800 (AM2) memories support
and AMD Cool ´n´ Quiet! Technology.
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.
OCZ Platinum Revision 2
2048MB PC6400 DDR2 800MHz Dual Channel Memory
2048MB PC6400 DDR2 800MHz Dual Channel Memory OCZ PC2-6400 Platinum Revision
2 is the latest version of the Platinum DDR2-800 Series. The PC2-6400 Platinum
Rev. 2 has been re-engineered to turn out heart-pounding 4-4-4 timings with
flawless performance and stability and offer lower latencies than standard 800MHz
DDR2 memory.
ATI CrossFire™ Certified
OCZ Enhanced Latency Technology
2.2V EVP
Platinum Mirrored XTC Heatspreader
Lifetime Warranty
Take advantage of this great offer! Buy this motherboard in a bundle with the
AMD Athlon 64 X2 5000+ 2.60GHz Black Edition processor and the OCZ Platinim
Rev.2 2GB (2 x 1024MB) DDR2 800MHz Memory!
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:
4.4
Customer Reviews:
16
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Value
4.8
Features
4.4
Quality
4.2
Performance
4.2
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Reviewer:
Reviewed on
Nov 03, 2008 Customer Rating:
2.5
Value
5.0
Features
2.0
Quality
1.0
Performance
2.0
Nice combo for a good price, but motherboard died after 2 months use. ASUS very slow to cover warranty - will be several weeks without PC. Also voltage options for overclocking are very limited. Why sell BE processor with MOBO that does not really support overclocking?
Reviewer:
Bobby cap on
Sep 06, 2008 Customer Rating:
4.0
Value
4.0
Features
4.0
Quality
4.0
Performance
4.0
hey i just got this combination nd was wondering how much wattage goes into b/c i want a new casing. otherise great buy
Reviewer:
ggilreath on
Sep 04, 2008 Customer Rating:
4.8
Value
5.0
Features
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
4.0
I got this combo as an upgrade from my old A8N-Sli and must say it does outperform my old rig. However I was not as impressed with the ''Black Edition'' processor as most people seem to be. I haven't messed around with the overclocking just yet - still burning it in, but according to Tom's Hardware, its the mother of overclocking - so we will see. Overall I am pleased with the upgrade and you CAN NOT beat the price - don't forget the fan !! 5 out of 5
Reviewer:
Anonymous
on
Sep 02, 2008 Customer Rating:
4.3
Value
5.0
Features
4.0
Quality
4.0
Performance
4.0
For the money you can't beat this deal! Had some problems with my Microsoft Wireless Receiver and the audio drivers playing nice together but, disabling and then re-enabling the audio card fixed it. Buy this thing already!
Reviewer:
kemar on
Sep 02, 2008 Customer Rating:
4.8
Value
5.0
Features
5.0
Quality
4.0
Performance
5.0
If you buy this with the Thermaltake Ruby Orb CPU Cooler then you're set because its very quiet and I overclocked this bad boy 3.2Ghz with an avg 30-40 degrees celcius. I haven't done any gaming yet but from what i've herd this should be able to run any game out there with cheap SLI 8800GT
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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Guide To PC Cooling»
Upgrading Your Memory to Improve Performance
As programs get more complex, you’ll discover that your trusty PC may not
be working as quickly or efficiently as it used to. While your impulse might
be to purchase a new, more powerful computer, you can dramatically improve
performance simply by upgrading your memory. For far less than what you’d
pay for a new computer, a memory upgrade will often have your PC working
faster and more efficiently than ever before. Plus, it’s relatively easy
to install new memory and only takes a few minutes of your time. For our
step-by-step guide to simple memory installation click here.
Video Installation Guide
Not sure exactly how to install a new component or upgrade your PC? Watch
as our experts show you step by step. We cover all the details and show
you everything you'll need to perform a professional installation, including
tools, parts and cables. We make it fast and easy by showing you how.
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 .
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
* 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:
MCM-M2NSLI-5000
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