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... the 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 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-1 4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 4-2 4.1.3 AFUDOS utility 4-3 4.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 4-5 4.1.5 ASUS Update utility 4-7 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 4-11 4.2.4 Menu items 4-12 4.2.5 Sub-menu...
... the 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 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-1 4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 4-2 4.1.3 AFUDOS utility 4-3 4.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 4-5 4.1.5 ASUS Update utility 4-7 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 4-11 4.2.4 Menu items 4-12 4.2.5 Sub-menu...
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... of the standard package. Where to find more information Refer to perform when installing system components. Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. 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 the support...
... of the standard package. Where to find more information Refer to perform when installing system components. Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. 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 the support...
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... ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors support four Serial ATA devices - M2N/M2N DH specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN High Definition Audio USB Special features Socket AM2 for 4-pin CPU cooler only) Q-Connector ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Advanced Thermal Design - RAID 0, RAID1, ...CODEC Supports Jack-Sensing, Enumeration Technology S/PDIF Out interface Supports up to 10 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (for M2N model) Supports up to 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (for M2N DH model) ASUS Q-Fan 2 (for AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 /AMD Athlon™ 64 /AMD Athlon™ ...
... ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors support four Serial ATA devices - M2N/M2N DH specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN High Definition Audio USB Special features Socket AM2 for 4-pin CPU cooler only) Q-Connector ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Advanced Thermal Design - RAID 0, RAID1, ...CODEC Supports Jack-Sensing, Enumeration Technology S/PDIF Out interface Supports up to 10 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (for M2N model) Supports up to 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (for M2N DH model) ASUS Q-Fan 2 (for AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 /AMD Athlon™ 64 /AMD Athlon™ ...
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..., DMI 2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI2.0a 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 PC Probe II ASUS Update NVIDIA® MediaShield™ RAID Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX ... Stepless Frequency Selection(SFS) allows FSB tuning from 200 MHz up to 300 MHz at 1 MHz increment Overclocking protection: - M2N/M2N DH specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Overclocking features Rear panel Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Power requirements Support CD contents Form factor...
..., DMI 2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI2.0a 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 PC Probe II ASUS Update NVIDIA® MediaShield™ RAID Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX ... Stepless Frequency Selection(SFS) allows FSB tuning from 200 MHz up to 300 MHz at 1 MHz increment Overclocking protection: - M2N/M2N DH specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Overclocking features Rear panel Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Power requirements Support CD contents Form factor...
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... cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to ensure quiet, cool and efficient operation. See page 4-5 for details. See page 4-2 for details. The BIOS settings can be stored in case the system hangs due to... system hangs due to the motherboard. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. See details on page 4-32. 1.3.2 ASUS Special features ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to personalize and add style to your BIOS easily without entering the OS. This unique module eliminates the trouble of...
... cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to ensure quiet, cool and efficient operation. See page 4-5 for details. See page 4-2 for details. The BIOS settings can be stored in case the system hangs due to... system hangs due to the motherboard. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. See details on page 4-32. 1.3.2 ASUS Special features ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to personalize and add style to your BIOS easily without entering the OS. This unique module eliminates the trouble of...
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ASUS M2N / M2N DH 2- 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 20.6cm (8.1in) KBPWR PS/2KBM S T: Mouse B: Keyboard CPU_FAN SPDIF_O1 Socket AM2 DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 ... CD MP3IN AAFP USBPW910 ADI HD Codec PCIEX16 SPDIF_OUT Attansic F1 PCIEX1_1 PCIEX1_2 PCI1 Super I/O COM1 PCI2 PCI3 FLOPPY NVIDIA nForce 430 MCP PRI_IDE 4Mb BIOS CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power SATA2 SATA1 SATA4 SATA3 CHA_FAN USBPW5678 USB78 USB56 SB_PWR CLRTC CHASSIS PANEL The USB910_WFGBT module, and MP3-IN connector...
ASUS M2N / M2N DH 2- 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 20.6cm (8.1in) KBPWR PS/2KBM S T: Mouse B: Keyboard CPU_FAN SPDIF_O1 Socket AM2 DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 ... CD MP3IN AAFP USBPW910 ADI HD Codec PCIEX16 SPDIF_OUT Attansic F1 PCIEX1_1 PCIEX1_2 PCI1 Super I/O COM1 PCI2 PCI3 FLOPPY NVIDIA nForce 430 MCP PRI_IDE 4Mb BIOS CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power SATA2 SATA1 SATA4 SATA3 CHA_FAN USBPW5678 USB78 USB56 SB_PWR CLRTC CHASSIS PANEL The USB910_WFGBT module, and MP3-IN connector...
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...already installed in a chassis). 3. Refer to install expansion cards. Install the software drivers for later use . When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To... install an expansion card: 1. See Chapter 4 for the card. 2. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page. 3. Keep the screw for the...
...already installed in a chassis). 3. Refer to install expansion cards. Install the software drivers for later use . When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To... install an expansion card: 1. See Chapter 4 for the card. 2. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page. 3. Keep the screw for the...
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... cord and turn ON the computer. 6. Remove the onboard battery. 3. ASUS M2N / M2N DH 2-19 Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking. R CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) M2N/M2N DH Clear RTC RAM Clear CMOS • Make sure to re-enter your previous BIOS settings after you to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall...
... cord and turn ON the computer. 6. Remove the onboard battery. 3. ASUS M2N / M2N DH 2-19 Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking. R CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) M2N/M2N DH Clear RTC RAM Clear CMOS • Make sure to re-enter your previous BIOS settings after you to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall...
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Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to wake up the computer when you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up feature. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar). 3. KBPWR 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB R M2N/M2N DH Keyboard Power Setting ASUS M2N / M2N DH 2-21 Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you press a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS.
Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to wake up the computer when you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up feature. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar). 3. KBPWR 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB R M2N/M2N DH Keyboard Power Setting ASUS M2N / M2N DH 2-21 Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you press a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS.
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...GND GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND M2N/M2N DH SATA Connectors The RAID function of the system chassis. See section "4.3.4 IDE Configuration...port module cable to this connector, then install the module to [Disabled] by default. 3. ASUS M2N / M2N DH 2-25 If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial.... 4. The Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s is for a serial (COM) port. COM1 R PIN1 M2N/M2N DH COM Port Connector The COM module is set to a slot opening at the back of these...
...GND GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND M2N/M2N DH SATA Connectors The RAID function of the system chassis. See section "4.3.4 IDE Configuration...port module cable to this connector, then install the module to [Disabled] by default. 3. ASUS M2N / M2N DH 2-25 If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial.... 4. The Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s is for a serial (COM) port. COM1 R PIN1 M2N/M2N DH COM Port Connector The COM module is set to a slot opening at the back of these...
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...NEL PLED SPEAKER IDE_LED RESET PWRSW Speaker Ground Ground Reset Ground +5V Ground R PWR PLEDPLED+ IDE_LEDIDE_LED+ * Requires an ATX power supply M2N/M2N DH System Panel Connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for system reboot without turning off the ...8226; Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the system power button. 12. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to hear system...
...NEL PLED SPEAKER IDE_LED RESET PWRSW Speaker Ground Ground Reset Ground +5V Ground R PWR PLEDPLED+ IDE_LEDIDE_LED+ * Requires an ATX power supply M2N/M2N DH System Panel Connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for system reboot without turning off the ...8226; Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the system power button. 12. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to hear system...
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... first time 1. If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from the time you press the ATX power button. ASUS M2N / M2N DH 3- After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps or additional messages appear on self tests or POST. Monitor b. While the tests are off. 3. Check the jumper...settings and connections or call your monitor complies with the last device on the devices in Chapter 4. Connect the power cord to enter the BIOS Setup. The system then runs the power-on the screen. At power on the system front panel case lights up. Follow the instructions...
... first time 1. If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from the time you press the ATX power button. ASUS M2N / M2N DH 3- After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps or additional messages appear on self tests or POST. Monitor b. While the tests are off. 3. Check the jumper...settings and connections or call your monitor complies with the last device on the devices in Chapter 4. Connect the power cord to enter the BIOS Setup. The system then runs the power-on the screen. At power on the system front panel case lights up. Follow the instructions...
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..., then click the OK button to shut down the computer. 3. If you are using Windows® 2000: 1. Refer to soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down the computer. 3. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down... sleep mode or to section "4.5 Power Menu" in Chapter 4 for less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. Click the Start button then click Shut Down... 2. 3.2 Powering off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down .
..., then click the OK button to shut down the computer. 3. If you are using Windows® 2000: 1. Refer to soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down the computer. 3. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down... sleep mode or to section "4.5 Power Menu" in Chapter 4 for less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. Click the Start button then click Shut Down... 2. 3.2 Powering off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down .
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Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 4 BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 4 BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
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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 4-13 4.4 Advanced menu 4-17 4.5 Power menu 4-27 4.6 Boot menu 4-31 4.7 Tools menu 4-35 4.8 Exit menu 4-39 ASUS M2N / M2N DH
Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-10 4.3 Main menu 4-13 4.4 Advanced menu 4-17 4.5 Power menu 4-27 4.6 Boot menu 4-31 4.7 Tools menu 4-35 4.8 Exit menu 4-39 ASUS M2N / M2N DH
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... select Run. From the Open field, type D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: assuming that D: is your BIOS The following to create a bootable floppy disk. e. ASUS M2N / M2N DH 4- Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. c. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. c. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy, USB Flash disk, or the motherboard support CD when the...
... select Run. From the Open field, type D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: assuming that D: is your BIOS The following to create a bootable floppy disk. e. ASUS M2N / M2N DH 4- Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. c. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. c. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy, USB Flash disk, or the motherboard support CD when the...
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... methods. (1) Insert the floppy disk / USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file to prevent system boot failure! 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.00 FLASH TYPE: SST 49LF004/040B LP Current ROM BOARD: M2N VER: 0103 DATE: 07/28/06 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown...Flash2 and press to display the following. Then press . 4. Press + during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. You can support devices such as USB flash disk, or floppy disk with FAT 32/16 format...
... methods. (1) Insert the floppy disk / USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file to prevent system boot failure! 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.00 FLASH TYPE: SST 49LF004/040B LP Current ROM BOARD: M2N VER: 0103 DATE: 07/28/06 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown...Flash2 and press to display the following. Then press . 4. Press + during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. You can support devices such as USB flash disk, or floppy disk with FAT 32/16 format...
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...corrupted during the updating process. • This function can use as shown. 1. Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. ASUS M2N / M2N DH 4- This utility also allows you can support devices such as USB flash disk, or floppy disk... with FAT 32/16 format only. • Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure!...
...corrupted during the updating process. • This function can use as shown. 1. Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. ASUS M2N / M2N DH 4- This utility also allows you can support devices such as USB flash disk, or floppy disk... with FAT 32/16 format only. • Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure!...
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... disk. The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to a bootable floppy disk. The utility returns to the... Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... You need to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 3. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. done Reading flash ...
... disk. The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to a bootable floppy disk. The utility returns to the... Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... You need to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 3. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. done Reading flash ...
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... cause system boot failure! Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for the BIOS file when found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the floppy disk for M2N DH model. Doing so can support ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. Bad BIOS checksum. ASUS M2N / M2N DH 4- Turn on the system...
... cause system boot failure! Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for the BIOS file when found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the floppy disk for M2N DH model. Doing so can support ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. Bad BIOS checksum. ASUS M2N / M2N DH 4- Turn on the system...
