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... Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-1 4.1.2 Updating the BIOS 4-2 4.1.3 Saving the current BIOS file 4-4 4.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 4-5 4.1.5 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 4-7 4.1.6 ASUS Update utility 4-8 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-11 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-12 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-12 4.2.3 ...Legend bar 4-13 4.2.4 Menu items 4-13 4.2.5 Sub-menu items 4-13 4.2.6 Configuration fields 4-13 4.2.7 Pop-up window 4-14 4.2.8 ...
... Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-1 4.1.2 Updating the BIOS 4-2 4.1.3 Saving the current BIOS file 4-4 4.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 4-5 4.1.5 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 4-7 4.1.6 ASUS Update utility 4-8 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-11 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-12 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-12 4.2.3 ...Legend bar 4-13 4.2.4 Menu items 4-13 4.2.5 Sub-menu items 4-13 4.2.6 Configuration fields 4-13 4.2.7 Pop-up window 4-14 4.2.8 ...
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Contents 5.4 RAID configurations 5-20 5.4.1 Installing hard disks 5-21 5.4.2 NVIDIA® RAID configurations 5-22 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-29 Chapter 6: NVIDIA® SLI™ technology support 6.1 Overview 6-1 Requirements 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 5.4 RAID configurations 5-20 5.4.1 Installing hard disks 5-21 5.4.2 NVIDIA® RAID configurations 5-22 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-29 Chapter 6: NVIDIA® SLI™ technology support 6.1 Overview 6-1 Requirements 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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.../faq/faq. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest Qualified Vendors List. * When using only one memory module, start installing the DDR2 DIMMs from the same vendor. Important notice on installing Windows® XP 32-bit version If you obtain memory modules from slot DIMM_A1...users the benefit of this issue: http://dlsvr01.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/4GB_Rev1.pdf http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/sb/cs-016594.htm This motherboard can support 8 GB physical memory under Windows® XP 32-bit version OS. Visit the ASUS FAQ site for system devices. The excess ...
.../faq/faq. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest Qualified Vendors List. * When using only one memory module, start installing the DDR2 DIMMs from the same vendor. Important notice on installing Windows® XP 32-bit version If you obtain memory modules from slot DIMM_A1...users the benefit of this issue: http://dlsvr01.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/4GB_Rev1.pdf http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/sb/cs-016594.htm This motherboard can support 8 GB physical memory under Windows® XP 32-bit version OS. Visit the ASUS FAQ site for system devices. The excess ...
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... for less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down the computer. 3. Make sure that the Shut Down option button is ON, pressing the power switch for details. 3- Chapter...Click the Start button then select Turn Off Computer. 2. Refer to shut down . The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down function If you are using Windows® 2000: 1. Click the Turn Off button to soft-off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down . 3.2 ...
... for less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down the computer. 3. Make sure that the Shut Down option button is ON, pressing the power switch for details. 3- Chapter...Click the Start button then select Turn Off Computer. 2. Refer to shut down . The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down function If you are using Windows® 2000: 1. Click the Turn Off button to soft-off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down . 3.2 ...
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...; environment.) Refer to the floppy disk drive. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 2. Click File from the Windows® desktop, then select My Computer. ASUS M2N-SLI 4- ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using the ASUS Update or AwardBIOS Flash utilities. 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Click Start from the menu, then select...
...; environment.) Refer to the floppy disk drive. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 2. Click File from the Windows® desktop, then select My Computer. ASUS M2N-SLI 4- ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using the ASUS Update or AwardBIOS Flash utilities. 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Click Start from the menu, then select...
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... Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Place the support CD in Windows® environment. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 4.1.6 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. This utility is copied to manage, save, and update the...
... Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Place the support CD in Windows® environment. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 4.1.6 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. This utility is copied to manage, save, and update the...
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Click Next. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the 3. ASUS M2N-SLI 4- Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. click Auto Select.
Click Next. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the 3. ASUS M2N-SLI 4- Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. click Auto Select.
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The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Locate the BIOS file from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. From the ... screen instructions to complete the update process. 4-10 Chapter 4: BIOS setup The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. 4. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process...
The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Locate the BIOS file from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. From the ... screen instructions to complete the update process. 4-10 Chapter 4: BIOS setup The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. 4. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process...
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...) on the menu bar have their corresponding functions. ASUS M2N-SLI 4-13 To change the value of the field opposite the item. To display the sub-menu, select the item and press . 4.2.6 Configuration fields These fields show the values for the highlighted field Brings up window." The keys in the legend bar allow you...
...) on the menu bar have their corresponding functions. ASUS M2N-SLI 4-13 To change the value of the field opposite the item. To display the sub-menu, select the item and press . 4.2.6 Configuration fields These fields show the values for the highlighted field Brings up window." The keys in the legend bar allow you...
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...]S520/A] .[.N.o.n.e][ ] [None] [None] [None] [None] -/+: Change Value Enter: Select Sub-menu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit Pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Exit System Tim System Date 1 : 14 : 15 Sun...item. 4-14 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Primary IDE MasDtiesrabled Primary IDE Sla7v2e0K , 3.5 in . Secondary IDE M1a.s4t4eMr, 3.5 in . 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 ...
...]S520/A] .[.N.o.n.e][ ] [None] [None] [None] [None] -/+: Change Value Enter: Select Sub-menu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit Pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Exit System Tim System Date 1 : 14 : 15 Sun...item. 4-14 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Primary IDE MasDtiesrabled Primary IDE Sla7v2e0K , 3.5 in . Secondary IDE M1a.s4t4eMr, 3.5 in . 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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...is turned off. If you attempt to exit the Setup program without saving your changes before exiting. Press to save changes and exit. ASUS M2N-SLI 4-45 When you want to save the changes that you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for a confirmation before exiting.... Select Menu Item Specific Help This option save your changes, the program prompts you with a message asking if you select this option, a confirmation window appears. F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select Sub-menu F5: Setup...
...is turned off. If you attempt to exit the Setup program without saving your changes before exiting. Press to save changes and exit. ASUS M2N-SLI 4-45 When you want to save the changes that you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for a confirmation before exiting.... Select Menu Item Specific Help This option save your changes, the program prompts you with a message asking if you select this option, a confirmation window appears. F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select Sub-menu F5: Setup...
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.... Select Yes to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. After selecting this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Load Setup Defaults This option allows you to load default values. Select Yes to discard any changes and load the previously saved values. 4-46...
.... Select Yes to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. After selecting this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Load Setup Defaults This option allows you to load default values. Select Yes to discard any changes and load the previously saved values. 4-46...
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... applications, and utilities that you install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack2 or later versions before installing the drivers for reference only. ASUS M2N-SLI 5- Click an icon to display support CD/motherboard information Click an item to the optical... drive. 5.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 2000/XP operating systems (OS). Use the ...
... applications, and utilities that you install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack2 or later versions before installing the drivers for reference only. ASUS M2N-SLI 5- Click an icon to display support CD/motherboard information Click an item to the optical... drive. 5.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 2000/XP operating systems (OS). Use the ...
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...Option Properties depending on your changes and exit BIOS Setup. 4. From the Windows® 2000/XP operating system, click the Start button. Click the Power... Save your operating system. Windows® 2000/XP 1. Turn on the system and enter BIOS by ...ASUS M2N-SLI 5- button. Make sure to effect settings. 5.3 Software information Most of the applications in the Control Panel then select the Screen Saver tab. 4. View the online help or readme file that came with the software application for more information. 5.3.1 Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology The motherboard...
...Option Properties depending on your changes and exit BIOS Setup. 4. From the Windows® 2000/XP operating system, click the Start button. Click the Power... Save your operating system. Windows® 2000/XP 1. Turn on the system and enter BIOS by ...ASUS M2N-SLI 5- button. Make sure to effect settings. 5.3 Software information Most of the applications in the Control Panel then select the Screen Saver tab. 4. View the online help or readme file that came with the software application for more information. 5.3.1 Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology The motherboard...
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... sure to section "5.2.3 Utilities menu" for details. If you are using Windows® 2000, click the Start button. Select Programs-> ASUS -> Cool & Quiet -> Cool & Quiet. 2. Select All Programs-> ASUS -> Cool & Quiet -> Cool & Quiet. 3. Refer to install the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ software from the motherboard support CD. To launch the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ program: 1. If...
... sure to section "5.2.3 Utilities menu" for details. If you are using Windows® 2000, click the Start button. Select Programs-> ASUS -> Cool & Quiet -> Cool & Quiet. 2. Select All Programs-> ASUS -> Cool & Quiet -> Cool & Quiet. 3. Refer to install the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ software from the motherboard support CD. To launch the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ program: 1. If...
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...Place the support CD to close or restore the Preference section by clicking on the triangle on the main window right handle. Launching PC Probe II You can close the Preference panel ASUS M2N-SLI 5-11 PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. Installing PC... file to locate the setup.exe file from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.00.43. By default, the main window displays the Preference section. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II. 3. Because PC Probe II is...
...Place the support CD to close or restore the Preference section by clicking on the triangle on the main window right handle. Launching PC Probe II You can close the Preference panel ASUS M2N-SLI 5-11 PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. Installing PC... file to locate the setup.exe file from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.00.43. By default, the main window displays the Preference section. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II. 3. Because PC Probe II is...
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... handle turns red, as the illustrations below show. Preferences You can customize the application using the Preference section in the main window. When displayed, the monitor panel for details. Refer to activate or deactivate. 5-12 Chapter 5: Software support Click the box before each preference to the Monitor ...
... handle turns red, as the illustrations below show. Preferences You can customize the application using the Preference section in the main window. When displayed, the monitor panel for details. Refer to activate or deactivate. 5-12 Chapter 5: Software support Click the box before each preference to the Monitor ...
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When you want to decrease value ASUS M2N-SLI 5-13 Large display Small display Changing the monitor panels position To change the position of the monitor panels in a small monitoring panel. Click to increase ... computer's desktop. You can also adjust the threshold values using a magnetic effect. Adjusting the sensor threshold value You can now move together using the Config window. Moving the monitor panels All monitor panels move or reposition the panel independently. The hardware monitor panels come in the monitor panel by clicking the...
When you want to decrease value ASUS M2N-SLI 5-13 Large display Small display Changing the monitor panels position To change the position of the monitor panels in a small monitoring panel. Click to increase ... computer's desktop. You can also adjust the threshold values using a magnetic effect. Adjusting the sensor threshold value You can now move together using the Config window. Moving the monitor panels All monitor panels move or reposition the panel independently. The hardware monitor panels come in the monitor panel by clicking the...
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...display Large display WMI browser Click to display the DMI (Desktop Management Interface) browser. DMI browser Click to display the WMI (Windows Management Instrumentation) browser. Click an item from the left panel to display the available information. You can enlarge or reduce the browser... displays various desktop and system information. Click the plus sign (+) before DMI Information to the illustrations below. This browser displays various Windows® management information. Refer to display the available information. 5-14 Chapter 5: Software support
...display Large display WMI browser Click to display the DMI (Desktop Management Interface) browser. DMI browser Click to display the WMI (Windows Management Instrumentation) browser. Click an item from the left panel to display the available information. You can enlarge or reduce the browser... displays various desktop and system information. Click the plus sign (+) before DMI Information to the illustrations below. This browser displays various Windows® management information. Refer to display the available information. 5-14 Chapter 5: Software support
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... devices installed on the right panel. Click the plus sign (+) before the PCI Information item to display the Usage browser. The left panel of the window represents the used and available hard disk drive space. CPU usage The CPU tab displays real-time CPU usage in line graph representation. Click a hard... browser displays real-time information on the CPU, hard disk drive space, and memory usage. PCI browser Click to display the information on your system. ASUS M2N-SLI 5-15 The pie chart at the bottom of the tab lists all logical drives.
... devices installed on the right panel. Click the plus sign (+) before the PCI Information item to display the Usage browser. The left panel of the window represents the used and available hard disk drive space. CPU usage The CPU tab displays real-time CPU usage in line graph representation. Click a hard... browser displays real-time information on the CPU, hard disk drive space, and memory usage. PCI browser Click to display the information on your system. ASUS M2N-SLI 5-15 The pie chart at the bottom of the tab lists all logical drives.