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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 5.4.1 Installing hard disks 5-17 5.4.2 NVIDIA® RAID configurations 5-18 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-25 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 5.4.1 Installing hard disks 5-17 5.4.2 NVIDIA® RAID configurations 5-18 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-25 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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... of 2 GB DIMMs on each slot. 32-bit 64-bit Windows® 2000 Advanced Server Windows® Server 2003 Enterprise Edition Windows® Server 2003 Standard x64 Edition Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition Windows® Server 2003 Enterprise x64 Edition ASUS M2N4-SLI 2-11 Visit the ASUS FAQ site for the latest Qualified Vendors List. This motherboard can...
... of 2 GB DIMMs on each slot. 32-bit 64-bit Windows® 2000 Advanced Server Windows® Server 2003 Enterprise Edition Windows® Server 2003 Standard x64 Edition Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition Windows® Server 2003 Enterprise x64 Edition ASUS M2N4-SLI 2-11 Visit the ASUS FAQ site for the latest Qualified Vendors List. This motherboard can...
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3.2 Powering off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows® XP: 1. Click the Turn Off button to soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Click the Start button then click Shut Down... 2. Click ... option button is ON, pressing the power switch for details. 3- Chapter 3: Powering up If you are using Windows® 2000: 1. Refer to shut down the computer. 3. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch While the system is selected, then click the OK...
3.2 Powering off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows® XP: 1. Click the Turn Off button to soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Click the Start button then click Shut Down... 2. Click ... option button is ON, pressing the power switch for details. 3- Chapter 3: Powering up If you are using Windows® 2000: 1. Refer to shut down the computer. 3. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch While the system is selected, then click the OK...
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.... Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable USB flash disk, floppy disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) 3. ASUS M2N4-SLI 4- b. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS in the future. b. Award BIOS Flash Utility (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.) Refer to the corresponding sections for...
.... Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable USB flash disk, floppy disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) 3. ASUS M2N4-SLI 4- b. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS in the future. b. Award BIOS Flash Utility (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.) Refer to the corresponding sections for...
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... is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. This utility is available in the optical drive. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup Quit all Windows® applications before you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in...
... is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. This utility is available in the optical drive. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup Quit all Windows® applications before you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in...
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Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select. Select Update BIOS from the Internet option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Click Next. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. ASUS M2N4-SLI 4-
Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select. Select Update BIOS from the Internet option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Click Next. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. ASUS M2N4-SLI 4-
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...avail all its features. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Always update the utility to complete the update process. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. ...Follow the screen instructions to download. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet...
...avail all its features. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Always update the utility to complete the update process. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. ...Follow the screen instructions to download. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet...
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... 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." Refer to the left or right Moves the highlight up or down between fields Scrolls backward through the values for the highlighted field Scrolls ...various setup menus. The following table lists the keys found in brackets, and is not user-configurable. You cannot select an item that menu. ASUS M2N4-SLI 4-13 For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar...
... 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." Refer to the left or right Moves the highlight up or down between fields Scrolls backward through the values for the highlighted field Scrolls ...various setup menus. The following table lists the keys found in brackets, and is not user-configurable. You cannot select an item that menu. ASUS M2N4-SLI 4-13 For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar...
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...5 2004 Legacy Diskette A: [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Primary IDE MasLteegracy Diskette A:[ST321122A] Primary IDE Slave Secondary IDE MDaisstaebrled Secondary IDE S7l2a0vKe , 3.5 in . [ASUS CDS520/A] .[.N.o.n.e][ ] .[.N.o.n.e][ ] .[.N.o.n.e][ ] Second SATA Slave [None] Third SATA Master [None] Fourth SATA Slave [None] HDD SMART Monitoring [Disabled] Installed...Specific Help Specifies the capacity and physical size of the selected item. 4-14 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 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...
...5 2004 Legacy Diskette A: [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Primary IDE MasLteegracy Diskette A:[ST321122A] Primary IDE Slave Secondary IDE MDaisstaebrled Secondary IDE S7l2a0vKe , 3.5 in . [ASUS CDS520/A] .[.N.o.n.e][ ] .[.N.o.n.e][ ] .[.N.o.n.e][ ] Second SATA Slave [None] Third SATA Master [None] Fourth SATA Slave [None] HDD SMART Monitoring [Disabled] Installed...Specific Help Specifies the capacity and physical size of the selected item. 4-14 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 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...
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... →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select Sub-menu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit Pressing does not immediately exit this option, a confirmation window appears. Select one of the options from this option from the Exit menu to ensure the values you selected are finished making your selections, choose...
... →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select Sub-menu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit Pressing does not immediately exit this option, a confirmation window appears. Select one of the options from this option from the Exit menu to ensure the values you selected are finished making your selections, choose...
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... Exit & Save Changes or make other changes before saving the values to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. ASUS M2N4-SLI 4-45 When you select this option, a confirmation appears. Load Setup Defaults This option allows you to the non-volatile RAM. Select Yes to load default...
... Exit & Save Changes or make other changes before saving the values to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. ASUS M2N4-SLI 4-45 When you select this option, a confirmation appears. Load Setup Defaults This option allows you to the non-volatile RAM. Select Yes to load default...
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...your OS documentation for detailed information. • Make sure that you can install to change at any time without notice. ASUS M2N4-SLI 5- Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for updates. 5.2.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to run the CD. Click an icon to ... The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software 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. 5.1 Installing an operating system This...
...your OS documentation for detailed information. • Make sure that you can install to change at any time without notice. ASUS M2N4-SLI 5- Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for updates. 5.2.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to run the CD. Click an icon to ... The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software 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. 5.1 Installing an operating system This...
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... The motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology that will conveniently guide you through the installation. See section "4.4 Advanced Menu." 3. Windows® 2000/XP 1. Select Settings, then Control Panel. 2. Make sure to effect settings. The following dialog box appears. 5. From the... Windows® 2000/XP operating system, click the Start button. Save your operating system. Make sure the Control Panel is set it ...
... The motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology that will conveniently guide you through the installation. See section "4.4 Advanced Menu." 3. Windows® 2000/XP 1. Select Settings, then Control Panel. 2. Make sure to effect settings. The following dialog box appears. 5. From the... Windows® 2000/XP operating system, click the Start button. Save your operating system. Make sure the Control Panel is set it ...
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...; XP, click the Start button. 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. Make sure to section "5.2.3 Utilities menu" for details. Refer to install the Cool 'n' Quiet!™...AMD heatsink and fan assembly with monitor chip • If you purchased a separate heatsink and fan package, use the ASUS Q-Fan technology feature to automatically adjust the CPU fan speed according to your system's real-time CPU Frequency and voltage. ASUS M2N4-SLI 5-
...; XP, click the Start button. 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. Make sure to section "5.2.3 Utilities menu" for details. Refer to install the Cool 'n' Quiet!™...AMD heatsink and fan assembly with monitor chip • If you purchased a separate heatsink and fan package, use the ASUS Q-Fan technology feature to automatically adjust the CPU fan speed according to your system's real-time CPU Frequency and voltage. ASUS M2N4-SLI 5-
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...voltages, among others. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. The PC Probe II main window appears. With this icon to locate the setup.exe file from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.00.43. Installing PC Probe II To install PC... Probe II on . Using PC Probe II Main window The PC Probe II main window allows you to view the current status of the support CD to close or restore the application. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II. 3. 5.3.2 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is software-based, ...
...voltages, among others. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. The PC Probe II main window appears. With this icon to locate the setup.exe file from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.00.43. Installing PC Probe II To install PC... Probe II on . Using PC Probe II Main window The PC Probe II main window allows you to view the current status of the support CD to close or restore the application. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II. 3. 5.3.2 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is software-based, ...
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... Desktop Management Interface window Opens the Peripheral Component Interconnect window Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application Sensor alert When a system sensor detects a problem, the main window right handle turns red, as the illustrations below show. ASUS M2N4-SLI 5-11
... Desktop Management Interface window Opens the Peripheral Component Interconnect window Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application Sensor alert When a system sensor detects a problem, the main window right handle turns red, as the illustrations below show. ASUS M2N4-SLI 5-11
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... Click to detach a monitor panel from the Preference section, the monitor panels appear on your computer's desktop. You can now move together using the Config window. Moving the monitor panels All monitor panels move or reposition the panel independently. Hardware monitor panels The hardware monitor panels display the current value of...
... Click to detach a monitor panel from the Preference section, the monitor panels appear on your computer's desktop. You can now move together using the Config window. Moving the monitor panels All monitor panels move or reposition the panel independently. Hardware monitor panels The hardware monitor panels display the current value of...
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Small display Large display WMI browser Click to display on the right panel. ASUS M2N4-SLI 5-13 Click an item from the left panel to display the WMI (Windows Management Instrumentation) browser. Monitoring sensor alert The monitor panel turns red when a component value exceeds or is ...right corner of the browser. This browser displays various desktop and system information. This browser displays various Windows® management information. DMI browser Click to the illustrations below. Refer to display the DMI (Desktop Management Interface) browser.
Small display Large display WMI browser Click to display on the right panel. ASUS M2N4-SLI 5-13 Click an item from the left panel to display the WMI (Windows Management Instrumentation) browser. Monitoring sensor alert The monitor panel turns red when a component value exceeds or is ...right corner of the browser. This browser displays various desktop and system information. This browser displays various Windows® management information. DMI browser Click to the illustrations below. Refer to display the DMI (Desktop Management Interface) browser.
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... real-time CPU usage in line graph representation. Click a hard disk drive to display the PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) browser. The left panel of the window represents the used and available hard disk drive space. This browser provides information on the PCI devices installed on your system. Hard disk drive space...
... real-time CPU usage in line graph representation. Click a hard disk drive to display the PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) browser. The left panel of the window represents the used and available hard disk drive space. This browser provides information on the PCI devices installed on your system. Hard disk drive space...