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...On Self Test (POST). To update the BIOS with the motherboard contains useful software and several utility drivers that contains the latest BIOS file. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to display the menus. ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe Always install the latest OS version... and corresponding updates so you do not press , POST continues with Award BIOS Flash Utility: Boot the system from the BIN...
...On Self Test (POST). To update the BIOS with the motherboard contains useful software and several utility drivers that contains the latest BIOS file. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to display the menus. ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe Always install the latest OS version... and corresponding updates so you do not press , POST continues with Award BIOS Flash Utility: Boot the system from the BIN...
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... 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...
... 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...
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... the system. • Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to install SLI‑ready PCI Express graphics cards. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the...
... the system. • Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to install SLI‑ready PCI Express graphics cards. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the...
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xiii M2N-SLI Deluxe specifications summary Rear panel Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Power requirements Support CD contents Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x Serial (... by PME, WOR by PME, Chassis intrusion, PXE 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® MediaShield™ RAID Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.5 cm) *Specifications are...
xiii M2N-SLI Deluxe specifications summary Rear panel Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Power requirements Support CD contents Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x Serial (... by PME, WOR by PME, Chassis intrusion, PXE 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® MediaShield™ RAID Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.5 cm) *Specifications are...
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.... See pages 4-42 and 5-17 for details. Update your favorite CD music when the system is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. This unique module eliminates the trouble of buying a replacement BIOS chip. ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe 1- Simply press the predefined hotkey to the music ...of an alarm clock. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you a personal wake-up to launch the utility and update the BIOS without preparing a bootable diskette or using...
.... See pages 4-42 and 5-17 for details. Update your favorite CD music when the system is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. This unique module eliminates the trouble of buying a replacement BIOS chip. ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe 1- Simply press the predefined hotkey to the music ...of an alarm clock. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you a personal wake-up to launch the utility and update the BIOS without preparing a bootable diskette or using...
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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-SLI Deluxe
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-SLI Deluxe
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... BIOS in the future. The ASUS Update utility is available in Windows® environment.) 2. ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe 4- Award BIOS Flash Utility (Updates the BIOS in the optical drive. 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 a utility that comes with...
... BIOS in the future. The ASUS Update utility is available in Windows® environment.) 2. ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe 4- Award BIOS Flash Utility (Updates the BIOS in the optical drive. 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 a utility that comes with...
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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. click Auto Select. Click Next. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup Select Update BIOS from the 3. Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. 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. click Auto Select. Click Next. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup Select Update BIOS from the 3. Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1.
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... BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe 4- The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Always update the utility to download. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to...
... BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe 4- The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Always update the utility to download. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to...
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... RECYCLED WUTEMP NEWFOL~1 INSTALL TEST_REB MSDOWNLD.TMP Note [Enter] Select [Tab] Switch [S] Save [ESC] Exit [Up/Down/Home/End] Move (2) Enter BIOS setup program. ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe 4- To update the BIOS using a DOS‑based utility. When the correct BIOS file is built-in the BIOS chip so it . Save the BIOS file to...
... RECYCLED WUTEMP NEWFOL~1 INSTALL TEST_REB MSDOWNLD.TMP Note [Enter] Select [Tab] Switch [S] Save [ESC] Exit [Up/Down/Home/End] Move (2) Enter BIOS setup program. ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe 4- To update the BIOS using a DOS‑based utility. When the correct BIOS file is built-in the BIOS chip so it . Save the BIOS file to...
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... with the latest BIOS file. 3. At the DOS prompt, key in a CD File Name to update the BIOS using the bootable floppy disk, CD-ROM, or USB flash disk you placed For NF570-SLI-M2N-SLI-DELUXE DATE:03/30/2006 Flash Type - At the prompt, key in D:\ then press . 5. Download...in DOS mode using this utility. 1. Copy the AwardBIOS Flash Utility (awdflash.exe) from the ASUS web site. Boot the system in the (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. From the AwardBIOS Flash AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. Follow these instructions to Program: in drive D:, key in...
... with the latest BIOS file. 3. At the DOS prompt, key in a CD File Name to update the BIOS using the bootable floppy disk, CD-ROM, or USB flash disk you placed For NF570-SLI-M2N-SLI-DELUXE DATE:03/30/2006 Flash Type - At the prompt, key in D:\ then press . 5. Download...in DOS mode using this utility. 1. Copy the AwardBIOS Flash Utility (awdflash.exe) from the ASUS web site. Boot the system in the (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. From the AwardBIOS Flash AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. Follow these instructions to Program: in drive D:, key in...
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... BIOS file in the floppy disk, File Name to restart the system. When flashing is complete, AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 to Continue Write OK F1 Reset No Update Write Fail ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe 4- All Rights Reserved to Program: m2nsli.bin CD-ROM, or USB flash Programming Flash Memory - Press when prompted AwardBIOS...
... BIOS file in the floppy disk, File Name to restart the system. When flashing is complete, AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 to Continue Write OK F1 Reset No Update Write Fail ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe 4- All Rights Reserved to Program: m2nsli.bin CD-ROM, or USB flash Programming Flash Memory - Press when prompted AwardBIOS...
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... devices for the BIOS file. ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe 4- Insert the motherboard support CD to restore the BIOS file when it ... When found , the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. • Use only...file. Recovering the BIOS from the support CD To recover the BIOS from it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. 4.1.6 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains BIOS file to the USB port. 2. The utility displays...
... devices for the BIOS file. ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe 4- Insert the motherboard support CD to restore the BIOS file when it ... When found , the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. • Use only...file. Recovering the BIOS from the support CD To recover the BIOS from it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. 4.1.6 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains BIOS file to the USB port. 2. The utility displays...
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...system provides you to use as easy to turn the system off then back on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to your system using the navigation keys. • The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for this... program. The Setup program is designed to make your BIOS." This requires you with its test routines. For example, you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your computer in section "4.1 Managing and updating...
...system provides you to use as easy to turn the system off then back on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to your system using the navigation keys. • The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for this... program. The Setup program is designed to make your BIOS." This requires you with its test routines. For example, you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your computer in section "4.1 Managing and updating...
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Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Tools ASUS BIOS Profile Load BIOS Profile Save BIOS Profile Select Menu Item Specific Help Press [Enter] to load the previous BIOS file saved in the BIOS ... settings. Go to load the file. To load the BIOS file: 1. Press to Tools then select Load from Profile 1. 4.7.2 ASUS O.C. Enter BIOS setup program. Follow message screen when loading is finished. • Update only a BIOS file coming from Profile 1. 4-44 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Profile This item allows you to select. Turn on...
Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Tools ASUS BIOS Profile Load BIOS Profile Save BIOS Profile Select Menu Item Specific Help Press [Enter] to load the previous BIOS file saved in the BIOS ... settings. Go to load the file. To load the BIOS file: 1. Press to Tools then select Load from Profile 1. 4.7.2 ASUS O.C. Enter BIOS setup program. Follow message screen when loading is finished. • Update only a BIOS file coming from Profile 1. 4-44 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Profile This item allows you to select. Turn on...
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Profile Utility B311 Current 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! C: M2N32 DOCUME"1 PROGRA"1 SYSTEM"1 M2NSLI RECYCLED TEST_REB BOOTFONT.BIN 213830 ...with a FAT32/16/12 format. Enter the BIOS setup program. Press to load file. 5. Turn on the system. 3. Presskey to File and press . 4. ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe 4-45 Go to Tool then select Save to Exit. A pop-up message will be saved as "xxx.CMO". Save BIOS Profile Save to Profile 1 Save...
Profile Utility B311 Current 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! C: M2N32 DOCUME"1 PROGRA"1 SYSTEM"1 M2NSLI RECYCLED TEST_REB BOOTFONT.BIN 213830 ...with a FAT32/16/12 format. Enter the BIOS setup program. Press to load file. 5. Turn on the system. 3. Presskey to File and press . 4. ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe 4-45 Go to Tool then select Save to Exit. A pop-up message will be saved as "xxx.CMO". Save BIOS Profile Save to Profile 1 Save...
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... appears if you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Follow screen instructions to select [Yes] or [No] then press . See page 4-5 for details. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility B311 FLASH TYPE: Winbond W39V080A 8Mb LPC Current ROM BOARD: M2NSLI Deluxe VER: 0122.bin DATE: 05/12/2006 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown...] Move 4-46 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 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 select [Yes].
... appears if you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Follow screen instructions to select [Yes] or [No] then press . See page 4-5 for details. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility B311 FLASH TYPE: Winbond W39V080A 8Mb LPC Current ROM BOARD: M2NSLI Deluxe VER: 0122.bin DATE: 05/12/2006 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown...] Move 4-46 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 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 select [Yes].
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... system This motherboard supports Windows® 2000/XP/64-bit XP operating systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to the optical drive. Click an icon to display support CD/motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is enabled in ... The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe 5- Refer to your computer. The contents of the support CD to run the CD. Use the setup procedures presented in your OS ...
... system This motherboard supports Windows® 2000/XP/64-bit XP operating systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to the optical drive. Click an icon to display support CD/motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is enabled in ... The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe 5- Refer to your computer. The contents of the support CD to run the CD. Use the setup procedures presented in your OS ...
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ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe 5- Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. DirectX® improves the multimedia features of any detected problems. This utility helps you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. 5.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the ...allows you keep your computer. The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0c is a multimedia technology that the motherboard supports. Tap for updates. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of you computer...
ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe 5- Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. DirectX® improves the multimedia features of any detected problems. This utility helps you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. 5.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the ...allows you keep your computer. The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0c is a multimedia technology that the motherboard supports. Tap for updates. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of you computer...
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... 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...
... 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...