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...'s manual Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update NVIDIA® MediaShield™ RAID Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in x 8.6 in (30.5 cm x 21.8 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. 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...
...'s manual Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update NVIDIA® MediaShield™ RAID Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in x 8.6 in (30.5 cm x 21.8 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. 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...
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... to the system loading to launch the utility and update the BIOS without all the baggage. Update your system with customizable boot logos. See page 4-5 for details. ASUS has devoted special efforts to dissipate heat in the ...BIOS chip. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 1- See page 4-32 and 4-33 for details. ASUS motherboard's fanless concept is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. ASUS MyLogo2™ This new feature present in the motherboard allows you to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS...
... to the system loading to launch the utility and update the BIOS without all the baggage. Update your system with customizable boot logos. See page 4-5 for details. ASUS has devoted special efforts to dissipate heat in the ...BIOS chip. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 1- See page 4-32 and 4-33 for details. ASUS motherboard's fanless concept is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. ASUS MyLogo2™ This new feature present in the motherboard allows you to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS...
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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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... ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. 4.1 Managing and updating your system. Award BIOS Flash Utility (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk / USB flash disk, or the motherboard support CD.) 3. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk in DOS using a bootable floppy disk / USB flash disk or a CD ROM.) 4. Place the support CD in Windows® environment.) 2. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition...
... ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. 4.1 Managing and updating your system. Award BIOS Flash Utility (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk / USB flash disk, or the motherboard support CD.) 3. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk in DOS using a bootable floppy disk / USB flash disk or a CD ROM.) 4. Place the support CD in Windows® environment.) 2. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition...
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... its features. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Open window, then click Open. 4. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 4- Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Always update the utility to download. 4. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2.
... its features. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Open window, then click Open. 4. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 4- Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Always update the utility to download. 4. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2.
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... or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! To update the BIOS using a DOS‑based utility. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 4- You can launch the EZ Flash 2 by pressing + during POST to display the following. Save the BIOS file to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility B318 FLASH TYPE...
... or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! To update the BIOS using a DOS‑based utility. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 4- You can launch the EZ Flash 2 by pressing + during POST to display the following. Save the BIOS file to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility B318 FLASH TYPE...
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... Ltd. For NF590-SLI-M2N-PLUS SLI DATE:03/30/2006 Flash Type - PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH BIOS file. The following screen appears. 8. All Rights Reserved field, then press . AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 the File Name to Continue Write OK F1 Reset No Update Write Fail ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 4- All Rights Reserved For NF590-SLI-M2N-PLUS SLI DATE:03/30...
... Ltd. For NF590-SLI-M2N-PLUS SLI DATE:03/30/2006 Flash Type - PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH BIOS file. The following screen appears. 8. All Rights Reserved field, then press . AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 the File Name to Continue Write OK F1 Reset No Update Write Fail ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 4- All Rights Reserved For NF590-SLI-M2N-PLUS SLI DATE:03/30...
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... for the BIOS file When found , the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the updated BIOS file. Turn on the system. 2. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 4- 4.1.6 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is ...the BIOS file. BIOS ROM checksum error Detecting IDE ATAPI device... Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. Prepare the motherboard support CD, the floppy disk or the USB flash disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using the motherboard ...
... for the BIOS file When found , the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the updated BIOS file. Turn on the system. 2. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 4- 4.1.6 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is ...the BIOS file. BIOS ROM checksum error Detecting IDE ATAPI device... Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. Prepare the motherboard support CD, the floppy disk or the USB flash disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using the motherboard ...
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...you press , a confirmation message appears. Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 Select Menu Item Specific Help Press Enter to Run ASUS EZ Flash 2 F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu ...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 ...
...you press , a confirmation message appears. Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 Select Menu Item Specific Help Press Enter to Run ASUS EZ Flash 2 F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu ...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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... the ASUS Update, make sure that the motherboard supports. ASUS AI Gear Installs the ASUS AI Gear. software. ASUS Accelerated Propeller Installs the ASUS Accelerated Propeller (ASAP). ASUS Update Allows you to the ASUS website. ASUS AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Utility Installs the AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet! ASUS AI Nap Installs the ASUS AI Nap. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 5- ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard for Utilities Installs all of the BIOS...
... the ASUS Update, make sure that the motherboard supports. ASUS AI Gear Installs the ASUS AI Gear. software. ASUS Accelerated Propeller Installs the ASUS Accelerated Propeller (ASAP). ASUS Update Allows you to the ASUS website. ASUS AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Utility Installs the AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet! ASUS AI Nap Installs the ASUS AI Nap. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 5- ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard for Utilities Installs all of the BIOS...
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... you through the installation. See section "5.2.3 Utilities menu" for details. • Before using the ASUS MyLogo2™, use the Award BIOS Flash utility to use ASUS MyLogo2. Launch the ASUS Update utility. When prompted, locate the new BIOS file, then click Next. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 5- Check the option Launch MyLogo to use as your own boot logo image in...
... you through the installation. See section "5.2.3 Utilities menu" for details. • Before using the ASUS MyLogo2™, use the Award BIOS Flash utility to use ASUS MyLogo2. Launch the ASUS Update utility. When prompted, locate the new BIOS file, then click Next. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 5- Check the option Launch MyLogo to use as your own boot logo image in...