M2N/Ne User''s Manual (English)
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...29˚C (50˚F and 85˚F). The stability and compatibility of the support CD is not recommended to external power. If updates or replacement of other operating systems cannot be purchased from external power. The support CD contains all drivers, utilities and software for all rechargeable... be recharged. Fully draining and charging the battery once a day every day will last over a year but how long beyond that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to its customers the choice of a pre-installed operating system such as part of hardware and software support may offer ...
...29˚C (50˚F and 85˚F). The stability and compatibility of the support CD is not recommended to external power. If updates or replacement of other operating systems cannot be purchased from external power. The support CD contains all drivers, utilities and software for all rechargeable... be recharged. Fully draining and charging the battery once a day every day will last over a year but how long beyond that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to its customers the choice of a pre-installed operating system such as part of hardware and software support may offer ...
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...group of eight contiguous bits. The BIOS can be involved in memory. Boot Boot means to start the computer operating system by the user through the BIOS Setup program. Clock Throttling Chipset function which allows the processor's clock to be updated using Windows 95 or later, ...selecting "Restart" from the memory without interrupting the CPU. BIOS parameters can be stopped and started at a ...
...group of eight contiguous bits. The BIOS can be involved in memory. Boot Boot means to start the computer operating system by the user through the BIOS Setup program. Clock Throttling Chipset function which allows the processor's clock to be updated using Windows 95 or later, ...selecting "Restart" from the memory without interrupting the CPU. BIOS parameters can be stopped and started at a ...
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... computer 3-2 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function 3-2 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch 3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility 4-1 4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-4 4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 4-5 4.1.4 Updating the BIOS 4-6 4.1.5 Saving the current BIOS file 4-8 4.1.6 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 4-9 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-10 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-11 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-11 4.2.3 Legend bar 4-12 4.2.4 Menu items 4-12 4.2.5 Sub-menu...
... computer 3-2 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function 3-2 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch 3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility 4-1 4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-4 4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 4-5 4.1.4 Updating the BIOS 4-6 4.1.5 Saving the current BIOS file 4-8 4.1.6 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 4-9 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-10 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-11 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-11 4.2.3 Legend bar 4-12 4.2.4 Menu items 4-12 4.2.5 Sub-menu...
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...when installing system components. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence and ways...174; SLI™ Technology support This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists...
...when installing system components. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence and ways...174; SLI™ Technology support This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists...
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xiii M2N-E specifications summary Rear panel BIOS features Manageability 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x Serial (COM1) port 1 x Coaxial S/PDIF Out port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) ports 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel audio ports 4 Mb AWARD BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3 WOL by PME, ...WOR by PME, Chassis intrusion, PXE Power requirements Support CD contents Form factor ATX power supply with 24-pin and 4-pin 12V plugs ATX 12V 2.0 compliant Device drivers ASUS AI Booster ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update NVIDIA...
xiii M2N-E specifications summary Rear panel BIOS features Manageability 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x Serial (COM1) port 1 x Coaxial S/PDIF Out port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) ports 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel audio ports 4 Mb AWARD BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3 WOL by PME, ...WOR by PME, Chassis intrusion, PXE Power requirements Support CD contents Form factor ATX power supply with 24-pin and 4-pin 12V plugs ATX 12V 2.0 compliant Device drivers ASUS AI Booster ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update NVIDIA...
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..., VGA, and chipset. ASUS M2N-E 1- ASUS has devoted special efforts to address the thermal issues across the motherboard, and most efficient manner. 1.3.3 ASUS Special features ASUS Music Alarm Wake up call with your favorite CD music without having to the music of your choice instead of the irritating sound of buying a replacement BIOS chip. Update your PCI Express...
..., VGA, and chipset. ASUS M2N-E 1- ASUS has devoted special efforts to address the thermal issues across the motherboard, and most efficient manner. 1.3.3 ASUS Special features ASUS Music Alarm Wake up call with your favorite CD music without having to the music of your choice instead of the irritating sound of buying a replacement BIOS chip. Update your PCI Express...
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Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-10 4.3 Main menu 4-14 4.4 Advanced menu 4-19 4.5 Power menu 4-32 4.6 Boot menu 4-37 4.7 Tools menu 4-42 4.8 Exit menu 4-47 ASUS M2N-E
Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-10 4.3 Main menu 4-14 4.4 Advanced menu 4-19 4.5 Power menu 4-32 4.6 Boot menu 4-37 4.7 Tools menu 4-42 4.8 Exit menu 4-47 ASUS M2N-E
User Manual
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... motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk in case you to restore the BIOS in Windows® environment. This utility is copied to : • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. ASUS M2N...
... motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk in case you to restore the BIOS in Windows® environment. This utility is copied to : • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. ASUS M2N...
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Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. click Auto Select. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. Select Update BIOS from the 3. Click Next. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup
Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. click Auto Select. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. Select Update BIOS from the 3. Click Next. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup
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... click Open. 4. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. ASUS M2N-E 4- Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Follow the screen instructions to download. Click Next. 5. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to complete the update process. Locate the BIOS file from the Windows...
... click Open. 4. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. ASUS M2N-E 4- Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Follow the screen instructions to download. Click Next. 5. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to complete the update process. Locate the BIOS file from the Windows...
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... Power-On Self-Test (POST). 4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using EZ Flash 2: 1. ASUS M2N-E 4- You can support devices such...
... Power-On Self-Test (POST). 4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using EZ Flash 2: 1. ASUS M2N-E 4- You can support devices such...
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... disk with the floppy disk containing the new BIOS file and the Award BIOS Flash Utility. AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved For M2N-E DATE:03/30/2006 Flash Type - Type the BIOS file name in DOS mode using the bootable ...loading the wrong BIOS file. 2. For M2N-E DATE:03/30/2006 Flash Type - Follow these instructions to Program AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Program: Message: Please input File Name! 6. Save only the updated BIOS file in ...
... disk with the floppy disk containing the new BIOS file and the Award BIOS Flash Utility. AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved For M2N-E DATE:03/30/2006 Flash Type - Type the BIOS file name in DOS mode using the bootable ...loading the wrong BIOS file. 2. For M2N-E DATE:03/30/2006 Flash Type - Follow these instructions to Program AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Program: Message: Please input File Name! 6. Save only the updated BIOS file in ...
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... prompts you have successfully flashed the BIOS file. All Rights Reserved CD-ROM, or USB flash For M2N-E DATE:03/30/2006 disk and starts flashing the Flash Type - Remove the disk then press to Continue Write OK F1 Reset No Update Write Fail ASUS M2N-E 4- PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File... Name to Program: m2ne.bin Flashing Complete Press to restart the system. File Name to save the current BIOS file. Do not turn off or reset the system during the...
... prompts you have successfully flashed the BIOS file. All Rights Reserved CD-ROM, or USB flash For M2N-E DATE:03/30/2006 disk and starts flashing the Flash Type - Remove the disk then press to Continue Write OK F1 Reset No Update Write Fail ASUS M2N-E 4- PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File... Name to Program: m2ne.bin Flashing Complete Press to restart the system. File Name to save the current BIOS file. Do not turn off or reset the system during the...
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... that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it ... Doing so can update a corrupted BIOS file using this utility. ASUS M2N-E 4- Prepare the motherboard support CD, floppy, or USB flash disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using the motherboard support CD, floppy, or USB flash disk that contains the updated BIOS file. Award BootBlock BIOS v1.0 Copyright (c) 2000, Award Software, Inc...
... that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it ... Doing so can update a corrupted BIOS file using this utility. ASUS M2N-E 4- Prepare the motherboard support CD, floppy, or USB flash disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using the motherboard support CD, floppy, or USB flash disk that contains the updated BIOS file. Award BootBlock BIOS v1.0 Copyright (c) 2000, Award Software, Inc...
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... only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. 4-10 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Even if you are not prompted to use as easy to ensure system compatibility and stability....program, it as possible. The LPC chip on . The Setup program is designed to make your BIOS." See section "4.8 Exit Menu." • The BIOS setup screens shown in section "4.1 Managing and updating your selections from the available options using the OS standard shut-down the system properly from a ...
... only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. 4-10 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Even if you are not prompted to use as easy to ensure system compatibility and stability....program, it as possible. The LPC chip on . The Setup program is designed to make your BIOS." See section "4.8 Exit Menu." • The BIOS setup screens shown in section "4.1 Managing and updating your selections from the available options using the OS standard shut-down the system properly from a ...
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... and press . 4. Press to load the previous BIOS file saved in the BIOS Flash. Update only a BIOS file coming from File Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the hard disk, floppy disk, or USB flash disk with the BIOS profile then press to load file. 5. 4.7.2 ASUS O.C. Load from the same memory/CPU configuration...
... and press . 4. Press to load the previous BIOS file saved in the BIOS Flash. Update only a BIOS file coming from File Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the hard disk, floppy disk, or USB flash disk with the BIOS profile then press to load file. 5. 4.7.2 ASUS O.C. Load from the same memory/CPU configuration...
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...CMOS BOARD: M2NSLI VER: 04241.bin DATE: 05/12/2006 Update CMOS BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\M2N320C A: CMOS WbIacNkDuOpWSis done! Presskey to File and press . 4. To save the file. Press to the BIOS Flash. A pop-up message will be saved as "xxx....CMO". ASUSTek O.C. Save to File Allows you to save the current BIOS file to select the drive with a FAT32/16/12 format. Follow message screen when loading is finished. ASUS M2N-E 4-45 C: M2N32 DOCUME"1 PROGRA"1 SYSTEM"1 M2NSLI RECYCLED TEST_REB BOOTFONT.BIN 213830 ...
...CMOS BOARD: M2NSLI VER: 04241.bin DATE: 05/12/2006 Update CMOS BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\M2N320C A: CMOS WbIacNkDuOpWSis done! Presskey to File and press . 4. To save the file. Press to the BIOS Flash. A pop-up message will be saved as "xxx....CMO". ASUSTek O.C. Save to File Allows you to save the current BIOS file to select the drive with a FAT32/16/12 format. Follow message screen when loading is finished. ASUS M2N-E 4-45 C: M2N32 DOCUME"1 PROGRA"1 SYSTEM"1 M2NSLI RECYCLED TEST_REB BOOTFONT.BIN 213830 ...
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...Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\M2N320C A: WIN98SE C: NETTERM DRIVERS RECYCLED WUTEMP NEWFOL~1 INSTALL TEST_REB MSDOWNLD.TMP Note [Enter] Select [Tab] Switch [S] Save [ESC] Exit [Up/Down/Home/End] Move 4-46 Chapter 4: BIOS setup The following screen appears if you to run ASUS... EZ Flash 2. Press to start EZ Flash 2 then from the confirmation screen, use the left or right arrows to flash the BIOS. 4.7.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you ...
...Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\M2N320C A: WIN98SE C: NETTERM DRIVERS RECYCLED WUTEMP NEWFOL~1 INSTALL TEST_REB MSDOWNLD.TMP Note [Enter] Select [Tab] Switch [S] Save [ESC] Exit [Up/Down/Home/End] Move 4-46 Chapter 4: BIOS setup The following screen appears if you to run ASUS... EZ Flash 2. Press to start EZ Flash 2 then from the confirmation screen, use the left or right arrows to flash the BIOS. 4.7.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you ...
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... operating condition. ASUS M2N-E 5- The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0c is a multimedia technology that the motherboard supports. ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet Utility Installs the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet™ software. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of you computer so you to update the motherboard BIOS in Portable...
... operating condition. ASUS M2N-E 5- The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0c is a multimedia technology that the motherboard supports. ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet Utility Installs the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet™ software. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of you computer so you to update the motherboard BIOS in Portable...