The Asus M2N4-SLI motherboard can serve as the central component of a desktop computer. It can be used with 64-bit processors, as well as two graphics cards, and features other built-in components.
Processor
This motherboard supports certain AMD processors. It uses the AM2 socket, and can work with the single-core Athlon 64 and Sempron processors, as well as the dual-core Athlon 64 X2 and Athlon 64 FX processors. It is not compatible with AM3 socket processors.
Graphics
The ASUS M2N4 is an SLI-compatible motherboard. It can accept two graphics cards based on Nvidia chipsets, as long as they are SLI compatible.
Memory
The motherboard can accept up to eight gigabytes of random access memory (RAM). It accepts memory chips adhering to the DDR2 memory standard. It features a dual channel memory architecture.
Expansion
This motherboard can be used with hard drives and optical drives that connect via either the IDE or Serial ATA interfaces. It can accept two PCI Express x16 cards, two PCI Express x1 cards and two PCI cards. It can support up to 10 USB ports. The ASUS M2N4 also includes a Gigabit Ethernet port.
Availability
The Asus M2N4-SLI motherboard was first released in 2006. As of February 2010, it has been discontinued, according to CNET.com. The motherboard's availability through retailers may be limited.
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