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done Write to file...... All rights reserved. BIOS 2.1 使用 AFUDOS BIOS AFUDOS DOS BIOS BIOS 程式。AFUDOS BIOS BIOS BIOS 程式 BIOS 程式。 1.2MB BIOS 1 AFUDOS 程式(afudos. exe 2 DOS afudos /o[filename filename A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom 3. 按下 afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Reading flash ..... ok A:\> 當 BIOS DOS 31 Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc.
done Write to file...... All rights reserved. BIOS 2.1 使用 AFUDOS BIOS AFUDOS DOS BIOS BIOS 程式。AFUDOS BIOS BIOS BIOS 程式 BIOS 程式。 1.2MB BIOS 1 AFUDOS 程式(afudos. exe 2 DOS afudos /o[filename filename A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom 3. 按下 afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Reading flash ..... ok A:\> 當 BIOS DOS 31 Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc.
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...Check ...... Erasing flash ...... done Writing flash ...... Erasing flash ...... Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. AFUDOS BIOS 程式。 A:\>afudos /iP5B-VM DO.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility ... 32 BIOS done BIOS 5. 當 BIOS DOS A:\>afudos /iP5B-VM DO.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - 更新 BIOS 程式 AFUDOS BIOS 程式。 1 tw.asus.com BIOS 片中。 BIOS BIOS 2. 將 AFUDOS.EXE BIOS 3 DOS afudos /i[filename filename BIOS 程...
...Check ...... Erasing flash ...... done Writing flash ...... Erasing flash ...... Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. AFUDOS BIOS 程式。 A:\>afudos /iP5B-VM DO.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility ... 32 BIOS done BIOS 5. 當 BIOS DOS A:\>afudos /iP5B-VM DO.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - 更新 BIOS 程式 AFUDOS BIOS 程式。 1 tw.asus.com BIOS 片中。 BIOS BIOS 2. 將 AFUDOS.EXE BIOS 3 DOS afudos /i[filename filename BIOS 程...
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... Flash 程式(AWDFLASH.EXE BIOS AwardBIOS Flash BIOS 程式。 1 http://tw.asus.com BIOS M2N-VM HDMI.bin FAT 32/16 格式的 USB BIOS 2 CD/DVD AwardBIOS Flash BIOS 3 DOS 4. 當 A BIOS 檔案與 AwardBIOS Flash 5 A awdflash 並按下 鍵。 AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd...
... Flash 程式(AWDFLASH.EXE BIOS AwardBIOS Flash BIOS 程式。 1 http://tw.asus.com BIOS M2N-VM HDMI.bin FAT 32/16 格式的 USB BIOS 2 CD/DVD AwardBIOS Flash BIOS 3 DOS 4. 當 A BIOS 檔案與 AwardBIOS Flash 5 A awdflash 並按下 鍵。 AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd...
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... Write OK No Update Write Fail Warning: Don't Turn Off Power Or Reset System! 在更新 BIOS 9 Flash Complete BIOS F1 AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. 7 BIOS N BIOS 8 BIOS BIOS AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Continue Write OK F1 Reset...
... Write OK No Update Write Fail Warning: Don't Turn Off Power Or Reset System! 在更新 BIOS 9 Flash Complete BIOS F1 AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. 7 BIOS N BIOS 8 BIOS BIOS AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Continue Write OK F1 Reset...
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... 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility 2-3 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility 2-4 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 2-6 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility 2-8 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-11 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-12 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-12 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-12 2.2.4 Menu items 2-13 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-13 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-13 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-13 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-...
... 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility 2-3 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility 2-4 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 2-6 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility 2-8 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-11 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-12 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-12 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-12 2.2.4 Menu items 2-13 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-13 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-13 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-13 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-...
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... support CD that may have been added by your dealer. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. How this guide This user guide contains the information you need when...
... support CD that may have been added by your dealer. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. How this guide This user guide contains the information you need when...
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M2N-XE specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion slots Storage High Definition Audio LAN Overclocking features Special features Supports AMD® socket AM2+ / AM2 ... High Definition Audio Azalia CODEC - 1 x Coaxial S / PDIF out port - Supports Jacking-detect and Multi-Streaming technologies 10 / 100 /1000 Mbps PHY Stepless Frequency Selection (SFS): - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 - NVIDIA® GeForce6100 / nForce 430 2000 / 1600 MT / s Dual-channel memory architecture 2 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support up to 4 GB of ECC and non...
M2N-XE specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion slots Storage High Definition Audio LAN Overclocking features Special features Supports AMD® socket AM2+ / AM2 ... High Definition Audio Azalia CODEC - 1 x Coaxial S / PDIF out port - Supports Jacking-detect and Multi-Streaming technologies 10 / 100 /1000 Mbps PHY Stepless Frequency Selection (SFS): - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 - NVIDIA® GeForce6100 / nForce 430 2000 / 1600 MT / s Dual-channel memory architecture 2 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support up to 4 GB of ECC and non...
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M2N-XE specifications summary Manageability USB BIOS features Rear panel Internal Connector Accessories Manageability Form Factor Support CD contents Supports up to 10 USB 2.0 / 1.1 ports (6 on board and 4 on back) 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI, Wfm 2.0, ACPI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, CPU Multiplier, QFAN 1 x Parallel port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB...(option), PXE ATX Form Factor: 12 in x 7.6 in (30.5 cm x 19.3 cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update NVIDIA® MediaShield™ RAID Anti-virus software (OEM version) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xi
M2N-XE specifications summary Manageability USB BIOS features Rear panel Internal Connector Accessories Manageability Form Factor Support CD contents Supports up to 10 USB 2.0 / 1.1 ports (6 on board and 4 on back) 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI, Wfm 2.0, ACPI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, CPU Multiplier, QFAN 1 x Parallel port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB...(option), PXE ATX Form Factor: 12 in x 7.6 in (30.5 cm x 19.3 cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update NVIDIA® MediaShield™ RAID Anti-virus software (OEM version) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xi
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... the CPU default setting for details. This protection eliminates the need to restore the original BIOS data from a floppy disk. ASUS EZ Flash With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to use of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to overclocking,... a replacement BIOS chip. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. eliminates the need to overclocking. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you crystal sound effect. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features Green ASUS This motherboard ...
... the CPU default setting for details. This protection eliminates the need to restore the original BIOS data from a floppy disk. ASUS EZ Flash With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to use of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to overclocking,... a replacement BIOS chip. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. eliminates the need to overclocking. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you crystal sound effect. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features Green ASUS This motherboard ...
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Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Keep the screw for the card. 2. Turn on the next page. 3. Failure to do so may need to install expansion cards. Secure the card ... tables on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. ASUS M2N-XE 1-17 See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. Align...
Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Keep the screw for the card. 2. Turn on the next page. 3. Failure to do so may need to install expansion cards. Secure the card ... tables on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. ASUS M2N-XE 1-17 See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. Align...
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...as system passwords. Reinstall the battery. 5. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. M2N-XE CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC M2N-XE Clear RTC RAM You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to... pins 2-3. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can ...
...as system passwords. Reinstall the battery. 5. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. M2N-XE CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC M2N-XE Clear RTC RAM You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to... pins 2-3. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can ...
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...to 150 MB/s data transfer rate while Serial ATA II allows up to the RAID manual in the BIOS. M2N-XE SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND ...GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND M2N-XE SATA Connectors Install the Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack1 ... drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set to [Disabled]. ASUS M2N-XE 1-25 3.
...to 150 MB/s data transfer rate while Serial ATA II allows up to the RAID manual in the BIOS. M2N-XE SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND ...GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND M2N-XE SATA Connectors Install the Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack1 ... drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set to [Disabled]. ASUS M2N-XE 1-25 3.
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See section "2.4.3 Chipset" for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to HD Audio. AGND PRESENSE# MIC2_JD HP_HD M2N-XE AAFP MIC2_L MIC2_R HP_R Jack_Sense HP_L M2N-XE Azalia Analog Front Panel Connector • We recommend that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. If you connect a high-definition front ... Chapter 1: Product introduction 8. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set to this connector, set the Front Panel Select item in the BIOS to [HD Audio].
See section "2.4.3 Chipset" for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to HD Audio. AGND PRESENSE# MIC2_JD HP_HD M2N-XE AAFP MIC2_L MIC2_R HP_R Jack_Sense HP_L M2N-XE Azalia Analog Front Panel Connector • We recommend that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. If you connect a high-definition front ... Chapter 1: Product introduction 8. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set to this connector, set the Front Panel Select item in the BIOS to [HD Audio].
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... 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. PWR LED PWR BTN M2N-XE F_PANEL +HDLED RESET M2N-XE System Panel Connector • System power LED (2-pin PWRLED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis...
... 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. PWR LED PWR BTN M2N-XE F_PANEL +HDLED RESET M2N-XE System Panel Connector • System power LED (2-pin PWRLED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis...
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Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 2 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. 2 BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
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... or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk, or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 4. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy disk. 3. b. b. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive ...® 2000: a. e. Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the Windows® desktop, then select My Computer. ASUS EZ Flash: Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment. Click File from the menu, then select Format. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. ...
... or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk, or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 4. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy disk. 3. b. b. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive ...® 2000: a. e. Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the Windows® desktop, then select My Computer. ASUS EZ Flash: Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment. Click File from the menu, then select Format. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. ...
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...-On Self Tests (POST). Floppy found , EZ Flash performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. error message appears if there is no floppy disk in the BIOS chip so it is found ! ASUS M2N-XE 2- Click from a floppy disk and using EZ Flash: 1. d.... When the correct BIOS file is accessible by pressing + during POST to M2N-XE.ROM. 2. Rebooting. • Do not shut down or...
...-On Self Tests (POST). Floppy found , EZ Flash performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. error message appears if there is no floppy disk in the BIOS chip so it is found ! ASUS M2N-XE 2- Click from a floppy disk and using EZ Flash: 1. d.... When the correct BIOS file is accessible by pressing + during POST to M2N-XE.ROM. 2. Rebooting. • Do not shut down or...
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... Ensure that you can use as shown. 1. ok A:\> The utility returns to file...... Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. Press . All rights reserved. Reading flash ..... done Write to the DOS prompt after copying the current...DOS mode, then at least 1024KB free space to save the file. • The succeeding BIOS screens are for the extension name. This utility also allows you created earlier. 2. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Copy the AFUDOS utility (...
... Ensure that you can use as shown. 1. ok A:\> The utility returns to file...... Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. Press . All rights reserved. Reading flash ..... done Write to the DOS prompt after copying the current...DOS mode, then at least 1024KB free space to save the file. • The succeeding BIOS screens are for the extension name. This utility also allows you created earlier. 2. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Copy the AFUDOS utility (...
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....24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. WARNING!! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... done Reading flash ...... done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS M2N-XE 2- Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the DOS prompt. 2. A:\>afudos /iM2N-XE.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - WARNING!! Do not turn off power during flash...
....24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. WARNING!! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... done Reading flash ...... done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS M2N-XE 2- Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the DOS prompt. 2. A:\>afudos /iM2N-XE.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - WARNING!! Do not turn off power during flash...
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... the floppy disk with the original or updated BIOS file to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Starting BIOS recovery... Reading file "M2N-XE.ROM". DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that you...
... the floppy disk with the original or updated BIOS file to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Starting BIOS recovery... Reading file "M2N-XE.ROM". DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that you...