M2n32 ws pro manual

This platform is compatible with the AMD64 architecture, enabling simultaneous bit and bit computing. This reduces the potential for issues with bandwidth. Asus includes pretty much everything you'd need to take advantage of the onboard peripherals in the box.

A high end workstation system using the Asus M2N32 WS Professional motherboard will use a lot of power so you're advised to get at least W power supply here. Legacy ATX 1. On the whole, it's best to use an ATX 2. Each 3. It can also be looked at as a simple way to upgrade older workstation platforms without having to replace expensive enterprise legacy hardware.

The motherboard uses a special design on the printed circuit board PCB to dissipate heat that critical components generate. Page Asus Mylogo See pages and for details. This unique adapter eliminates the trouble of plugging in one cable at a time, making connection quick and accurate.

Page 24 Chapter 1: Product introduction Page Chapter 2: Hardware Information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components.

It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. Hardware information Page 26 Chapter summary Before you proceed Page Motherboard Overview Place nine 9 screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws!

Doing so can damage the motherboard. Page Asus Stack Cool 2 2. Page 34 Position the CPU above the socket such that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with a small triangle. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it fits in place.

If the instructions in this section do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. Page 36 Attach one end of the retention bracket to the retention module base. Align the other end of the retention bracket near the retention bracket lock to the retention module base. A clicking sound denotes that the retention bracket is in place.

Make sure that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. Visit the ASUS website www. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force. Remove the DIMM from the socket. Page Expansion Slots Expansion slots In the future, you may need to install expansion cards.

The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.

Page Pci Slot 2. Refer to the figure below for the location of the slot. CHT Page 50 Rev. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! Page Connectors Line Out port lime. This port connects a headphone or a speaker.

In 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel configuration, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. Page 54 Microphone port pink. This port connects a microphone. Side Speaker Out port gray. This port connects the side speakers in an 8-channel audio configuration. Refer to the audio configuration table below for the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration.

Page Internal Connectors Pin 5 on the connector is removed to prevent incorrect cable connection when using a FDD cable with a covered Pin 5. These connectors support Serial ATA hard disk drives. Page 59 Mbps connection speed. Doing so will damage the motherboard! Page 60 Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors.

Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors! Page Atx Power Connectors Remove the jumper caps only when you intend to use the chassis intrusion detection feature.

That doesn't mean it's bad, AMD took a lot out of the performance equation when it integrated the memory controller into the processor The M2N32 WS Professional may be designed for workstation use but slap a good videocard in it and you've got yourself a pretty quick gaming rig too. The Asus M2N32 WS Professional motherboard has the workstation features in demand in a server environment, and for those that need this kind of expansion it certainly delivers.

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