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... 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 items 4-12 4.2.6 Configuration fields 4-12 4.2.7 Pop-up window 4-13 4.2.8 General help...
... 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 items 4-12 4.2.6 Configuration fields 4-12 4.2.7 Pop-up window 4-13 4.2.8 General help...
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Contents 5.3.4 ASUS PC Probe II 5-16 5.3.5 ASUS AI Gear 5-22 5.3.6 ASUS AI Nap 5-23 5.3.7 AI Remote 5-24 5.4 Windows® Vista feature 5-32 5.4.1 ASAP (ASUS Accelerated Propeller 5-32 5.5 RAID configurations 5-33 5.5.1 Installing hard disks 5-34 5.5.2 NVIDIA® RAID configurations 5-35 5.6 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-42 Chapter 6: NVIDIA® SLI™ technology support 6.1 Overview 6-1 6.2 Dual graphics card setup 6-2 6.2.1 Installing SLI-ready graphics cards 6-2 6.2.2 Installing the device drivers 6-5 6.2.3 Enabling the multi-GPU feature in Windows 6-5 vi
Contents 5.3.4 ASUS PC Probe II 5-16 5.3.5 ASUS AI Gear 5-22 5.3.6 ASUS AI Nap 5-23 5.3.7 AI Remote 5-24 5.4 Windows® Vista feature 5-32 5.4.1 ASAP (ASUS Accelerated Propeller 5-32 5.5 RAID configurations 5-33 5.5.1 Installing hard disks 5-34 5.5.2 NVIDIA® RAID configurations 5-35 5.6 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-42 Chapter 6: NVIDIA® SLI™ technology support 6.1 Overview 6-1 6.2 Dual graphics card setup 6-2 6.2.1 Installing SLI-ready graphics cards 6-2 6.2.2 Installing the device drivers 6-5 6.2.3 Enabling the multi-GPU feature in Windows 6-5 vi
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...ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASAP (ASUS Accelerated Propeller) - ASUS AI Gear - AI Remote - AP Trigger *ASUS AI Remote, AP Trigger, and TPM run with both Windows® Vista and XP ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - Fixed PCI/PCIe frequencies ASUS EZ DIY: - TPM Support (the module is purchased separately) - ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS...power connector System panel connector (continued on the next page) xii M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition specifications summary ASUS AI Lifestyle features Overclocking features Special features Rear panel I/O ports Internal connectors...
...ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASAP (ASUS Accelerated Propeller) - ASUS AI Gear - AI Remote - AP Trigger *ASUS AI Remote, AP Trigger, and TPM run with both Windows® Vista and XP ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - Fixed PCI/PCIe frequencies ASUS EZ DIY: - TPM Support (the module is purchased separately) - ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS...power connector System panel connector (continued on the next page) xii M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition specifications summary ASUS AI Lifestyle features Overclocking features Special features Rear panel I/O ports Internal connectors...
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... Support This motherboard supports the Trusted Platform Module (TPM), which improves system performance under Windows® Vista. AI Nap With AI Nap, the system can quickly turn ON/OFF your PC, launch your PC from a distance! ASAP (ASUS Accelerated Propeller) ASAP gets you can continue running at minimum power and noise when the...
... Support This motherboard supports the Trusted Platform Module (TPM), which improves system performance under Windows® Vista. AI Nap With AI Nap, the system can quickly turn ON/OFF your PC, launch your PC from a distance! ASAP (ASUS Accelerated Propeller) ASAP gets you can continue running at minimum power and noise when the...
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... amount of 2 GB DIMMs on this excess memory space. Visit the ASUS FAQ site for the latest Qualified Vendors list. Important notice on installing Windows® XP 32-bit version If you install Windows® XP 32-bit version Operating System (OS), the limitation of manipulating...DIMM_A1 or DIMM_B1 for better overclocking capability. • For dual-channel configuration (2), you would like to work under Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition and Windows® Vista x64 Edition operating systems. You may check the URLs below for third party comments on each slot. 2-12 Chapter 2: ...
... amount of 2 GB DIMMs on this excess memory space. Visit the ASUS FAQ site for the latest Qualified Vendors list. Important notice on installing Windows® XP 32-bit version If you install Windows® XP 32-bit version Operating System (OS), the limitation of manipulating...DIMM_A1 or DIMM_B1 for better overclocking capability. • For dual-channel configuration (2), you would like to work under Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition and Windows® Vista x64 Edition operating systems. You may check the URLs below for third party comments on each slot. 2-12 Chapter 2: ...
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...Windows® Vista: 1. Pressing the power switch for less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows® 2000: 1. Click the Turn Off button to shut down . The power supply should turn off after Windows...Chapter 4 for details. 3- Chapter 3: Powering up Click the Start button then select Turn Off Computer. 2. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch While the system is selected, then click the OK button to shut down . If...
...Windows® Vista: 1. Pressing the power switch for less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows® 2000: 1. Click the Turn Off button to shut down . The power supply should turn off after Windows...Chapter 4 for details. 3- Chapter 3: Powering up Click the Start button then select Turn Off Computer. 2. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch While the system is selected, then click the OK button to shut down . If...
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... (ISP). Place the support CD in Windows® environment.) 2. See page 5-3 for details on these utilities. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS in DOS using the ASUS Update or Award BIOS Flash utilities. 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with ...ASUS Update utility allows you need to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. This utility is copied to your BIOS The following utilities allow you to restore the BIOS in the future. 4.1 Managing and updating your system. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 4- ASUS...
... (ISP). Place the support CD in Windows® environment.) 2. See page 5-3 for details on these utilities. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS in DOS using the ASUS Update or Award BIOS Flash utilities. 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with ...ASUS Update utility allows you need to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. This utility is copied to your BIOS The following utilities allow you to restore the BIOS in the future. 4.1 Managing and updating your system. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 4- ASUS...
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Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the 3. Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Click Next. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. click Auto Select.
Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the 3. Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Click Next. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. click Auto Select.
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... to download. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 4- 4. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Always update the utility to complete the update process. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Follow the screen instructions to avail all its features. Click Next. 5. Locate...
... to download. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 4- 4. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Always update the utility to complete the update process. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Follow the screen instructions to avail all its features. Click Next. 5. Locate...
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...; 2000 environment To create a set of the following to create a bootable floppy disk. Insert the Windows® 2000 CD to the bootable floppy disk. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup From the Open field, type D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: assuming that D: is your optical ... density 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive. Press , then follow screen instructions to the floppy disk drive. Do either one of boot disks for Windows® 2000: a. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. b. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to continue. 2. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. d. Select Create...
...; 2000 environment To create a set of the following to create a bootable floppy disk. Insert the Windows® 2000 CD to the bootable floppy disk. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup From the Open field, type D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: assuming that D: is your optical ... density 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive. Press , then follow screen instructions to the floppy disk drive. Do either one of boot disks for Windows® 2000: a. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. b. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to continue. 2. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. d. Select Create...
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Navigation Key Left or Right arrow Up or Down arrow Page Down or - (minus) Page Up or + (plus) Function Displays the General Help screen Loads setup default values Exits the BIOS setup or returns to the main menu from a sub‑menu Selects ... highlighted field Saves changes and exit 4.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for the highlighted field Brings up window." 4-12 Chapter 4: BIOS setup The following table lists the keys found in the legend bar allow you can change the value of a field, select it...
Navigation Key Left or Right arrow Up or Down arrow Page Down or - (minus) Page Up or + (plus) Function Displays the General Help screen Loads setup default values Exits the BIOS setup or returns to the main menu from a sub‑menu Selects ... highlighted field Saves changes and exit 4.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for the highlighted field Brings up window." 4-12 Chapter 4: BIOS setup The following table lists the keys found in the legend bar allow you can change the value of a field, select it...
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...;←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select SubMenu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit Pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 4-13 Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit System Time System Date 15 : 30 ...] SATA 3 [None] SATA 4 [None] HDD SMART Monitoring [Disabled] Specifies the capacity and physical size of the selected item. 4.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up menu 4.2.8 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief ...
...;←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select SubMenu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit Pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 4-13 Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit System Time System Date 15 : 30 ...] SATA 3 [None] SATA 4 [None] HDD SMART Monitoring [Disabled] Specifies the capacity and physical size of the selected item. 4.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up menu 4.2.8 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief ...
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... the USB 2.0 controller. USB Legacy Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable support for the ASUS ASAP feature that supports Windows® Vista ReadyBoost™ function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] When USB Controller is set to [Disabled], ... [Disabled] [Enabled] Onboard nVidia LAN [Enabled] Enable or Disable Onboard NV LAN Interface. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 4-27 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] When USB 2.0 Controller is set to [Disabled], both USB 2.0 Controller and USB ...
... the USB 2.0 controller. USB Legacy Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable support for the ASUS ASAP feature that supports Windows® Vista ReadyBoost™ function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] When USB Controller is set to [Disabled], ... [Disabled] [Enabled] Onboard nVidia LAN [Enabled] Enable or Disable Onboard NV LAN Interface. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 4-27 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] When USB 2.0 Controller is set to [Disabled], both USB 2.0 Controller and USB ...
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... changes while exiting. Discard Changes This option allows you to save changes and exit. Press to discard the selections you press , a confirmation window appears. Exit & Discard Changes Select this option or if you made and restore the previously saved values. Select [YES] to save your ...changes that you to the Setup program. Select [YES] to exit. If you select this menu or from this option, a confirmation window appears. Load Setup Defaults This option allows you made changes to fields other changes before saving the values to discard any changes and load...
... changes while exiting. Discard Changes This option allows you to save changes and exit. Press to discard the selections you press , a confirmation window appears. Exit & Discard Changes Select this option or if you made and restore the previously saved values. Select [YES] to save your ...changes that you to the Setup program. Select [YES] to exit. If you select this menu or from this option, a confirmation window appears. Load Setup Defaults This option allows you made changes to fields other changes before saving the values to discard any changes and load...
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Chapter summary 5 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support CD information 5-1 5.3 Software informtion 5-9 5.4 Windows® Vista feature 5-32 5.5 RAID configurations 5-33 5.6 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-42 ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition
Chapter summary 5 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support CD information 5-1 5.3 Software informtion 5-9 5.4 Windows® Vista feature 5-32 5.5 RAID configurations 5-33 5.6 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-42 ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition
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...Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack2 or later versions before installing the drivers for updates. 5.2.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to avail all motherboard features. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to change at any time without notice. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 5- Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for better compatibility... corresponding updates to maximize the features of the support CD are subject to run the CD. 5.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 2000/XP/64-bit XP/Vista/64-bit Vista operating systems (OS).
...Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack2 or later versions before installing the drivers for updates. 5.2.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to avail all motherboard features. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to change at any time without notice. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 5- Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for better compatibility... corresponding updates to maximize the features of the support CD are subject to run the CD. 5.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 2000/XP/64-bit XP/Vista/64-bit Vista operating systems (OS).
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... installed when you intend to use as your boot logo. Refer to replace system boot logo before flashing BIOS, then click Next. 4. The ASUS MyLogo2 window appears. 6. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 5- Launch the ASUS Update utility. 5.3 Software information Most of your own boot logo image in the support CD have wizards that will conveniently guide you through...
... installed when you intend to use as your boot logo. Refer to replace system boot logo before flashing BIOS, then click Next. 4. The ASUS MyLogo2 window appears. 6. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 5- Launch the ASUS Update utility. 5.3 Software information Most of your own boot logo image in the support CD have wizards that will conveniently guide you through...
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Adjust the boot image to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to load the new boot logo. 10. When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to your desired size by clicking on the Ratio box. 9. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to display the new boot logo during POST. 5-10 Chapter 5: Software support 7.
Adjust the boot image to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to load the new boot logo. 10. When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to your desired size by clicking on the Ratio box. 9. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to display the new boot logo during POST. 5-10 Chapter 5: Software support 7.
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...Save your operating system. Go to Advanced > CPU Configuration > AMD Cool 'n'Quiet function and set to Classic View. 3. Windows® 2000/XP 1. Click the Power button. Turn on the task the CPU performs. Enabling Cool 'n' Quiet!™ ...computer and set your Power Option Properties depending on your changes and exit BIOS Setup. 4. From the Windows® 2000/XP operating system, click Start. Select Settings > Control Panel. 2. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 5-11 5.3.2 Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology The motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology...
...Save your operating system. Go to Advanced > CPU Configuration > AMD Cool 'n'Quiet function and set to Classic View. 3. Windows® 2000/XP 1. Click the Power button. Turn on the task the CPU performs. Enabling Cool 'n' Quiet!™ ...computer and set your Power Option Properties depending on your changes and exit BIOS Setup. 4. From the Windows® 2000/XP operating system, click Start. Select Settings > Control Panel. 2. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 5-11 5.3.2 Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology The motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology...
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...the AMD heatsink and fan assembly with monitor chip • If you are using Windows® 2000, click the Start button. If you purchased a separate heatsink and fan package, use the ASUS Q-Fan technology feature to automatically adjust the CPU fan speed according to view your ...system loading. If you to your system's real-time CPU Frequency and voltage. Select Programs > ASUS > Cool & Quiet > Cool & Quiet. 2. Launching the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ software The motherboard support CD includes the Cool 'n' Quiet!™...
...the AMD heatsink and fan assembly with monitor chip • If you are using Windows® 2000, click the Start button. If you purchased a separate heatsink and fan package, use the ASUS Q-Fan technology feature to automatically adjust the CPU fan speed according to view your ...system loading. If you to your system's real-time CPU Frequency and voltage. Select Programs > ASUS > Cool & Quiet > Cool & Quiet. 2. Launching the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ software The motherboard support CD includes the Cool 'n' Quiet!™...