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... chapter describes the contents of shutting down the system. • Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence ...flyers, that comes with the motherboard package. • Chapter 6: NVIDIA® SLI™ technology support This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. Optional documentation Your product package may have to install SLI-ready PCI Express graphics cards....
... chapter describes the contents of shutting down the system. • Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence ...flyers, that comes with the motherboard package. • Chapter 6: NVIDIA® SLI™ technology support This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. Optional documentation Your product package may have to install SLI-ready PCI Express graphics cards....
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M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition specifications summary BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support CD Form factor 4 Mb BIOS ROM, AWARD BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3 WOL by PME, WOR by PME, Chassis intrusion, PXE 1 x SLI bridge 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable 2 x SATA cables 1 x SATA power cable for 2 devices 1 x I/O shield 1 x ASUS Q-Connector kit (USB, system panel; xiii Retail version only) AI Remote (Retail...
M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition specifications summary BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support CD Form factor 4 Mb BIOS ROM, AWARD BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3 WOL by PME, WOR by PME, Chassis intrusion, PXE 1 x SLI bridge 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable 2 x SATA cables 1 x SATA power cable for 2 devices 1 x I/O shield 1 x ASUS Q-Connector kit (USB, system panel; xiii Retail version only) AI Remote (Retail...
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... complete module. This unique adapter eliminates the trouble of buying a replacement BIOS chip. ASUS motherboard's fanless concept is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. See page 5-9 and 5-10 for details. 1.3.3 ASUS Special features Fanless Design Cooling fans, though a popular thermal solution, also...malfunction likelihood. See page 4-5 for details. ASUS MyLogo2™ This new feature present in the motherboard allows you to your BIOS easily without entering the OS. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 1- ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the CPU and ...
... complete module. This unique adapter eliminates the trouble of buying a replacement BIOS chip. ASUS motherboard's fanless concept is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. See page 5-9 and 5-10 for details. 1.3.3 ASUS Special features Fanless Design Cooling fans, though a popular thermal solution, also...malfunction likelihood. See page 4-5 for details. ASUS MyLogo2™ This new feature present in the motherboard allows you to your BIOS easily without entering the OS. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 1- ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the CPU and ...
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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 4-29 4.6 Boot menu 4-34 4.7 Tools menu 4-39 4.8 Exit menu 4-40 ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition
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 4-29 4.6 Boot menu 4-34 4.7 Tools menu 4-39 4.8 Exit menu 4-40 ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition
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.... 2. The ASUS Update utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or Award BIOS Flash utilities. 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is copied to your BIOS The following utilities allow you to the corresponding sections for the Utilities screen menu. 3. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 4- ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in the...
.... 2. The ASUS Update utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or Award BIOS Flash utilities. 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is copied to your BIOS The following utilities allow you to the corresponding sections for the Utilities screen menu. 3. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 4- ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in the...
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... the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 4- Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Click Next. 5. From the FTP...
... the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 4- Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Click Next. 5. From the FTP...
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...] Move (2) Enter BIOS setup program. 4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using EZ Flash 2: 1. Press + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 4- You can switch.../12 format only. • Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to enable it is found . Save the BIOS file to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash2 and press to prevent ...
...] Move (2) Enter BIOS setup program. 4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using EZ Flash 2: 1. Press + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 4- You can switch.../12 format only. • Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to enable it is found . Save the BIOS file to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash2 and press to prevent ...
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...Utility (awdflash.exe) from the ASUS web site. PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH the folder of floppy disk, CD ROM or USB flash File Name to avoid loading the wrong BIOS file. 2. 4.1.4 Updating the BIOS The Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) can be updated using this utility. 1. Rename ...the prompt, type Message: Please input File Name! Follow these instructions to For NF590-SLI-M2N-PLUS SLI DATE:03/30/2006 Flash Type - Download the latest BIOS file from the Software folder of the disk assignment) to switch to update the BIOS using the AwardBIOS Flash Utility. awdflash then press .
...Utility (awdflash.exe) from the ASUS web site. PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH the folder of floppy disk, CD ROM or USB flash File Name to avoid loading the wrong BIOS file. 2. 4.1.4 Updating the BIOS The Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) can be updated using this utility. 1. Rename ...the prompt, type Message: Please input File Name! Follow these instructions to For NF590-SLI-M2N-PLUS SLI DATE:03/30/2006 Flash Type - Download the latest BIOS file from the Software folder of the disk assignment) to switch to update the BIOS using the AwardBIOS Flash Utility. awdflash then press .
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... Press to Program: M2NPLUSV.bin Message: Do You Want To Save Bios (Y/N) 7. PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Continue Write OK F1 Reset No Update Write Fail ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 4- AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 file in AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 the File Name to Program: M2NPLUSV.bin Programming Flash Memory...
... Press to Program: M2NPLUSV.bin Message: Do You Want To Save Bios (Y/N) 7. PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Continue Write OK F1 Reset No Update Write Fail ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 4- AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 file in AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 the File Name to Program: M2NPLUSV.bin Programming Flash Memory...
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... the system while updating the BIOS! Turn on the system. 3. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 4- Award BootBlock BIOS v1.0 Copyright (c) 2000, Award Software, Inc. Award BootBlock BIOS v1.0 Copyright (c) 2000, Award Software, Inc. Recovering the BIOS from the USB flash disk To recover the BIOS from it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Doing so can update a corrupted BIOS file using this...
... the system while updating the BIOS! Turn on the system. 3. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 4- Award BootBlock BIOS v1.0 Copyright (c) 2000, Award Software, Inc. Award BootBlock BIOS v1.0 Copyright (c) 2000, Award Software, Inc. Recovering the BIOS from the USB flash disk To recover the BIOS from it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Doing so can update a corrupted BIOS file using this...
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.... Please see page 4-5, section 4.1.3 for special functions. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility B318 FLASH TYPE: PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH Current ROM BOARD: M2N-PLUS SLI VER: 0104 DATE: 12/20/2006 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select [Tab] Switch [S] Save [ESC] Exit [Up/Down/Home/End] Move ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 4-39
.... Please see page 4-5, section 4.1.3 for special functions. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility B318 FLASH TYPE: PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH Current ROM BOARD: M2N-PLUS SLI VER: 0104 DATE: 12/20/2006 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select [Tab] Switch [S] Save [ESC] Exit [Up/Down/Home/End] Move ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 4-39
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...ASUS Update, make sure that the motherboard supports. ASUS Update Allows you to the ASUS website. ASUS AI Gear Installs the ASUS AI Gear. software. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 5- ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard for Utilities Installs all of the BIOS from the ASUS website. ASUS AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Utility Installs the AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet! ASUS AI Nap Installs the ASUS AI Nap. ASUS...utility helps you keep your computer in healthy operating condition. ASUS Accelerated Propeller Installs the ASUS Accelerated Propeller (ASAP). 5.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu ...
...ASUS Update, make sure that the motherboard supports. ASUS Update Allows you to the ASUS website. ASUS AI Gear Installs the ASUS AI Gear. software. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 5- ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard for Utilities Installs all of the BIOS from the ASUS website. ASUS AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Utility Installs the AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet! ASUS AI Nap Installs the ASUS AI Nap. ASUS...utility helps you keep your computer in healthy operating condition. ASUS Accelerated Propeller Installs the ASUS Accelerated Propeller (ASAP). 5.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu ...
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...™ utility lets you install the ASUS Update utility from the drop down menu, then click Next. 3. When prompted, locate the new BIOS file, then click Next. The ASUS MyLogo2™ is the image that came with the software application for details. 2. To launch the ASUS MyLogo2™: 1. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 5- The boot logo is automatically installed when...
...™ utility lets you install the ASUS Update utility from the drop down menu, then click Next. 3. When prompted, locate the new BIOS file, then click Next. The ASUS MyLogo2™ is the image that came with the software application for details. 2. To launch the ASUS MyLogo2™: 1. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 5- The boot logo is automatically installed when...