Asus M2N-SLI Deluxe Green nVIDIA Socket Am2 ATX Motherboard

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 13 x 10.2 x 2.8 inches ; 5.3 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 5 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000FVNWRC
• Item model number: M2N-SLI DELUXE
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #26,942 in Electronics (See Bestsellers in Electronics)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: May 25, 2006

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description
The Asus M2N-SLI Deluxe NVIDIA nForce 570 SLI MCP comes from the AI Lifestyles Series line of motherboards that is designed to bring lifestyle and personal computing together. This motherboard provides better system performance for graphics-intensive applications, such as 3D games, and delivers cutting edge audio features that dramatically enhances the quality of voice signal. Thoughtful design further allows quick and easy setup, and to create a peaceful environment, several innovations are included to reduce noise and temperature.

The Power of NVIDIA nForce
For high-performance gaming, the M2N-SLI is built with the NVIDIA nForce 570 SLI MCP (media and communication processors). This MCP features AMD Socket AM2 processor support, 1 GHz HyperTransport link, and revolutionary NVIDIA SLI (Scalable Link Interface). Together with six Serial ATA ports--enabled through the SATA 3 Gbps RAID controller, Dual Gigabit LAN controllers, and High Definition Audio Interface--the NVIDIA MCP delivers exceptional performance and satisfies all your gaming graphic's demands. SLI takes advantage of the increased bandwidth of the PCI Express bus architecture, and features intelligent hardware and software that allows two GPUs (Graphics Processor Units) to efficiently work together to deliver earth-shattering, scalable performance. For some applications you'll get nearly double the performance.

The Asus M2N-SLI Deluxe NVIDIA nForce 570 SLI MCP motherboard is loaded with features that bring lifestyle and personal computing together.

Performance, Noise, and Cooling Features
To balance both system performance and quietness, this motherboard features AI Gear that allows you to choose from profiles to adjust CPU frequency and CPU core voltage to minimize system noise and power consumption. You can even change the mode in real-time under your operating system to suit your needs. The motherboard is also built with AI Nap that instantly snoozes the PC without terminating the tasks. The system will continue operating at minimum power and noise whenever you're temporarily away. However, it keeps downloading files or running applications in it's quietest state possible to minimize unwanted noise and distractions. Simply click the keyboard or mouse and you can swiftly wake up the system in just a few seconds.

The M2N-SLI also includes an Asus array mic. The bundled Superbeam Array Microphone only receives the sound coming from the reception cone, and ignores the sound coming from other directions. This mechanism eliminates a large number of interferences including neighboring speakers and reverberations. It also uses advanced de-reverberation techniques to reduce echo and minimize its effect on the speech engine. This feature, along with Asus's Crystal Sound, can enhance speed-centric applications, such as Skype, online gaming, video conferences, and recordings. In addition, this motherboard can detect repetitive and stationary noises, such as computer fans, air conditioners, and other background distractions, then eliminate this white noise from the incoming audio stream to deliver the best possible sound recording.

Lastly, this motherboard features a fanless design that provides a cool environment without all the noisy baggage. Cooling fans, though a popular thermal solution, also come with noise pollution and a higher malfunction likelihood. Asus has devoted special efforts to address the thermal issues across the motherboard, and, most notably, the areas where the CPU, power, VGA, and chipsets reside. The heat pipe and heat sinks were tailor made to dissipate heat in the most efficient manner.

CPU Features
The M2N-SLI Deluxe supports AMD socket AM2 single core Athlon 64/Sempron and dual-care Athlon 64 X2/Athlon 64 FX processors with 2MB, 1MB, and 512KB L2 cache, which is based on 64-bit architecture. The advanced processing technology contains two physical CPU cores with individually dedicated L2 caches to satisfy the rising demand for more powerful processing capability. It features 2000/1600 MTs HyperTransport Bus, dual-channel unbuffered DDR2 800 memory support, and AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology. DDR2 is the next generation memory technology to replace the current DDR, and with the highest speeds clocking at up to 800 MHz, DDR2 memory provides great performance for 3D graphics and other memory demanding applications.

The Asus M2N-SLI Deluxe NVIDIA nForce 570 SLI MCP Motherboard is loaded with great features, functions, and connectivity. It is designed to maximize gaming performance, improve graphic viewing, and deliver the best possible audio quality. This motherboard is easy to install on your own, and is packed with interface features, such as dual gigabit LAN, high-definition audio, IEEE 1394a, plenty of back panel ports, and much more.

What's in the Box
One SLI bridge, one ASUS Q-Connector Kit, one ASUS Array Mic, one UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable, one Floppy disk drive cable, six SATA cables, three SATA power cable for six devices, one 2-port USB 2.0 module, one IEEE1394a port module, one x I/O Shield, an InterVideo Media Launcher (OEM version only), and a user's manual.

Product Description
NVIDIA NVIDIA nForce® 570 SLI¿ MCP (media and communications processors) - For High Performance Gaming. The NVIDIA nForce® 570 SLI¿ MCP features AMD Socket AM2 processor support, 1 GHz HyperTransport link and revolutionary NVIDIA SLI¿. Together with 6 Serial ATA ports enabled through the SATA 3Gb/s RAID controller, Dual Gigabit LAN controllers and High Definition Audio Interface, the NVIDIA nForce® 570 SLI¿ MCP delivers exceptional performance and really satisfies your demand.

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Motherboard, December 26, 2006

By	William Arnold "BillinNE" (Bellevue, Nebraska USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Everything went together and powered up the first time without a hitch. The diagnostic tool is very easy to use and the monitor watches CPU, memory and motherboard temp as well as fan(s) speed and isn't at all buggy like the Epoch board I was using. I've never tried overclocking but it looks like there's a lot that can be done with the BIOS in that regard. I'm really glad I picked this board!!

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good mobo, June 15, 2007

By	M. F. (California USA) - See all my reviews

This was part of my most recent build consisting of an X2 5600+, 2G of memory, 7600GT and 500G drive. Assembly was smooth and the instructions are clear and easy to follow. Plug and go basically. I had better luck with the drivers from Nvidia site. Asus's caused several errors that would cease the OS from loading.

Hardware issues with mine:

Neither of the RJ-45 connectors were recognized by the mobo, it's probably some configuration deal but it wasn't easy for me to track down. I used a NIC card in a PCI slot to work-around this. Win XP Pro recognizes it fine.

SATA is not hot swapable. If I re-boot the drive will work but don't un-plug it hot, XP will have fits and hang. Treat it like a PATA and you'll be fine. Probably something in the N-Force chipset...drivers don't cure it. A bit frustrating. Since the swap drive is for back-up, it's easy to do a soft re-boot.

Aside from that, the mobo performance is good. If it were 100% I'd probably rave about it. With two non-critical issues...it is usable.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fast, Easy and Quiet..., November 16, 2007

By	Pkinc (Boca Raton, FL) - See all my reviews

An excellent stable board used with an Athlon X2 4800 and 2 gigs of Crucial ram running Server 2003. Used a Antec Sonata 3 case and an
Asus GF7300GT (no fan) for the quietest computer I've ever built (100's).
It's so quiet, while the O/S was installing, I came back to check on
it and thought damn, what happened....lol...

I've only had one defective Asus motherboard in 100's which I equate
to proper installation procedure (finesse when required) and Asus's
overall quality...

Highly recommended for a stable build.