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...Boot the system and press + during POST to display the menus. ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe At the DOS prompt, type awdflash and press . Then keyin and press . To update the BIOS with its test routines. BIOS information The Flash ROM on the file ASSETUP.EXE from a floppy disk...maximize the features of the user guide for updates. Refer to guide you can update the BIOS information or configure the parameters using the support CD, simply insert the CD into your hardware. asus.com) for detailed BIOS information. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help...
...Boot the system and press + during POST to display the menus. ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe At the DOS prompt, type awdflash and press . Then keyin and press . To update the BIOS with its test routines. BIOS information The Flash ROM on the file ASSETUP.EXE from a floppy disk...maximize the features of the user guide for updates. Refer to guide you can update the BIOS information or configure the parameters using the support CD, simply insert the CD into your hardware. asus.com) for detailed BIOS information. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help...
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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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...ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence and ways of shutting down the system. • Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS... contact information. 2. ix Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have to install SLI...
...ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence and ways of shutting down the system. • Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS... contact information. 2. ix Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have to install SLI...
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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 (COM1) port 1 x IEEE 1394a port 1 x ... V power connector System panel connector 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 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...
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 (COM1) port 1 x IEEE 1394a port 1 x ... V power connector System panel connector 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 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...
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...and 5-17 for details. See page 4-9 for details. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is off. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you a personal wake-up to the music of an alarm clock. ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe 1- The ASUS Music Alarm gives you to easily connect or disconnect the ...chassis front panel cables to the motherboard. Simply press the predefined hotkey to the correct frequency based on the system configuration. Update your choice instead of the irritating sound of your BIOS...
...and 5-17 for details. See page 4-9 for details. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is off. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you a personal wake-up to the music of an alarm clock. ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe 1- The ASUS Music Alarm gives you to easily connect or disconnect the ...chassis front panel cables to the motherboard. Simply press the predefined hotkey to the correct frequency based on the system configuration. Update your choice instead of the irritating sound of your 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 4-32 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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... motherboard support CD.) 3. Award BIOS Flash Utility (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment. 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 manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe 4- 4.1 Managing and updating your system. The ASUS Update utility is a utility that comes...
... motherboard support CD.) 3. Award BIOS Flash Utility (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment. 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 manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe 4- 4.1 Managing and updating your system. The ASUS Update utility is a utility that comes...
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Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the 3. click Auto Select. Click Next. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup Select Update BIOS from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. 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 3. click Auto Select. Click Next. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup Select Update BIOS from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2.
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... from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Click Next. 5. ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe 4- Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Open window, then click Open. 4. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Always update the utility to download. From the FTP site, select...
... from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Click Next. 5. ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe 4- Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Open window, then click Open. 4. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Always update the utility to download. From the FTP site, select...
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... port. Save the BIOS file to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe 4- Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to a floppy disk or a USB flash disk, then restart the system. 3. To update the BIOS using a DOS‑based utility. 4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go...
... port. Save the BIOS file to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe 4- Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to a floppy disk or a USB flash disk, then restart the system. 3. To update the BIOS using a DOS‑based utility. 4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go...
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...At the DOS prompt, key in the floppy, USB flash disk, or CD-ROM to Program field, For NF570-SLI-M2N-SLI-DELUXE DATE:03/30/2006 Flash Type - Save only the updated BIOS file in the drive of the support CD to the floppy disk, CD-ROM, or USB flash disk with the ...in D:\ then press . 5. From the AwardBIOS Flash AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. 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 - Follow these instructions to Program: m2nsli....
...At the DOS prompt, key in the floppy, USB flash disk, or CD-ROM to Program field, For NF570-SLI-M2N-SLI-DELUXE DATE:03/30/2006 Flash Type - Save only the updated BIOS file in the drive of the support CD to the floppy disk, CD-ROM, or USB flash disk with the ...in D:\ then press . 5. From the AwardBIOS Flash AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. 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 - Follow these instructions to Program: m2nsli....
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...! 8. All Rights Reserved to Continue Write OK F1 Reset No Update Write Fail ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe 4- All Rights Reserved file. PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH BIOS file in the floppy disk, File Name to save the current BIOS (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. 7. Press when prompted AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 remove the disk then press (C) Phoenix Technologies...
...! 8. All Rights Reserved to Continue Write OK F1 Reset No Update Write Fail ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe 4- All Rights Reserved file. PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH BIOS file in the floppy disk, File Name to save the current BIOS (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. 7. Press when prompted AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 remove the disk then press (C) Phoenix Technologies...
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... the optical drive. 3. Doing so can update a corrupted BIOS file using this utility. 4.1.6 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it ... BIOS ROM checksum error Detecting IDE ATAPI device... Award BootBlock BIOS v1.0 Copyright (c) 2000, Award Software, Inc. ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe 4- Restart the system after the utility...
... the optical drive. 3. Doing so can update a corrupted BIOS file using this utility. 4.1.6 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it ... BIOS ROM checksum error Detecting IDE ATAPI device... Award BootBlock BIOS v1.0 Copyright (c) 2000, Award Software, Inc. ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe 4- Restart the system after the utility...
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...the Setup program, you can change the power management settings. This requires you to reconfigure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that you can update using the provided utility described in this section are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your selections from the available options ...of the following procedures: • Restart using this program. If you see on . See section "4.8 Exit Menu." • The BIOS setup screens shown in section "4.1 Managing and updating your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to enter the Setup utility;
...the Setup program, you can change the power management settings. This requires you to reconfigure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that you can update using the provided utility described in this section are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your selections from the available options ...of the following procedures: • Restart using this program. If you see on . See section "4.8 Exit Menu." • The BIOS setup screens shown in section "4.1 Managing and updating your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to enter the Setup utility;
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...; Update only a BIOS file coming from Profile 1. 4.7.2 ASUS O.C. Load from File Allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Turn on the system. 3. Go to load the previous BIOS file saved in the BIOS Flash. Press to select the drive with a FAT32/16/12 format. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Tools ASUS BIOS Profile Load BIOS Profile Save BIOS...
...; Update only a BIOS file coming from Profile 1. 4.7.2 ASUS O.C. Load from File Allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Turn on the system. 3. Go to load the previous BIOS file saved in the BIOS Flash. Press to select the drive with a FAT32/16/12 format. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Tools ASUS BIOS Profile Load BIOS Profile Save BIOS...
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... to save the file. Enter the BIOS setup program. A pop-up message will be saved as "xxx.CMO". 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! ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe 4-45 Follow message screen when loading is...
... to save the file. Enter the BIOS setup program. A pop-up message will be saved as "xxx.CMO". 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! ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe 4-45 Follow message screen when loading is...
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Follow screen instructions to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. 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 DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\M2N320C A: WIN98SE C: NETTERM DRIVERS RECYCLED WUTEMP NEWFOL~1 INSTALL TEST_REB MSDOWNLD.TMP Note [Enter...
Follow screen instructions to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. 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 DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\M2N320C A: WIN98SE C: NETTERM DRIVERS RECYCLED WUTEMP NEWFOL~1 INSTALL TEST_REB MSDOWNLD.TMP Note [Enter...
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... games in Windows® environment. DirectX® improves the multimedia features of any detected problems. This utility helps you to update the motherboard BIOS in your computer in Portable Document Format (PDF). ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe 5- 5.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that enhances computer graphics and sound. The Microsoft DirectX...
... games in Windows® environment. DirectX® improves the multimedia features of any detected problems. This utility helps you to update the motherboard BIOS in your computer in Portable Document Format (PDF). ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe 5- 5.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that enhances computer graphics and sound. The Microsoft DirectX...
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Update your PCI Express graphics card performance. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you a personal wake-up 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 choice instead of the irritating sound of buying a replacement BIOS chip. ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe 1- See pages 4-42 and 5-17 for overclocking...
Update your PCI Express graphics card performance. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you a personal wake-up 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 choice instead of the irritating sound of buying a replacement BIOS chip. ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe 1- See pages 4-42 and 5-17 for overclocking...
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... by two methods. (1) Insert the floppy disk / USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file to the floppy disk drive or the USB port. When the correct BIOS file is found . ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe 4- Save the BIOS file to display the following. You can support devices such as USB flash disk, hard... disk, or floppy disk with FAT 32/16/12 format only. • Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to go ...
... by two methods. (1) Insert the floppy disk / USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file to the floppy disk drive or the USB port. When the correct BIOS file is found . ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe 4- Save the BIOS file to display the following. You can support devices such as USB flash disk, hard... disk, or floppy disk with FAT 32/16/12 format only. • Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to go ...