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... 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 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...
... 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 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...
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...Chapter 5: Software support This chapter describes the contents of shutting down the system. • Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the motherboard. • ... Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that comes with the motherboard package. • Chapter 6: NVIDIA® SLI™ technology support This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. How this guide This user guide contains the information...
...Chapter 5: Software support This chapter describes the contents of shutting down the system. • Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the motherboard. • ... Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that comes with the motherboard package. • Chapter 6: NVIDIA® SLI™ technology support This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. How this guide This user guide contains the information...
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xii M2N4-SLI specifications summary Special features Rear panel Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Power requirements Support CD contents Form factor ASUS EZ DIY: - Q-Connector - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS MyLogo2 1 x Parallel port 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x Serial (COM1) port 1 x Coaxial S/PDIF Out port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) ports 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 6-channel ...
xii M2N4-SLI specifications summary Special features Rear panel Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Power requirements Support CD contents Form factor ASUS EZ DIY: - Q-Connector - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS MyLogo2 1 x Parallel port 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x Serial (COM1) port 1 x Coaxial S/PDIF Out port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) ports 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 6-channel ...
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...your system with two PCI Express x1 slots placed between the two PCI Express x16 graphics cards. 1.3.2 ASUS Special features ASUS Two-slot thermal design The motherboard is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Simply press the predefined hotkey to the motherboard. This utility saves users the cost and ... technology smartly adjusts the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to the system loading to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. ASUS MyLogo2™ This new feature present in airflow between the PCI Express x16 slots allowing an increase in the ...
...your system with two PCI Express x1 slots placed between the two PCI Express x16 graphics cards. 1.3.2 ASUS Special features ASUS Two-slot thermal design The motherboard is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Simply press the predefined hotkey to the motherboard. This utility saves users the cost and ... technology smartly adjusts the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to the system loading to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. ASUS MyLogo2™ This new feature present in airflow between the PCI Express x16 slots allowing an increase in the ...
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...card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Keep the screw for the card. 2. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding ...or removing expansion cards. Install the software drivers for information on BIOS setup. 2. Refer to the tables on the slot. 5. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments;...
...card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Keep the screw for the card. 2. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding ...or removing expansion cards. Install the software drivers for information on BIOS setup. 2. Refer to the tables on the slot. 5. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments;...
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...from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. ASUS M2N4-SLI 2-19 You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never... system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. For system failure due to pins 2-3. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Remove the onboard battery. 3. M2N4-SLI R CLRTC 12 ...
...from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. ASUS M2N4-SLI 2-19 You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never... system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. For system failure due to pins 2-3. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Remove the onboard battery. 3. M2N4-SLI R CLRTC 12 ...
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Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you press a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS (see section 2.5.5 APM Configuration). This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the keyboard (the default value is [Disabled]). M2N4-SLI R KBPWR 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB M2N4-SLI Keyboard Power Setting ASUS M2N4-SLI 2-21 Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) if you wish to wake up the computer when you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up feature. 3.
Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you press a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS (see section 2.5.5 APM Configuration). This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the keyboard (the default value is [Disabled]). M2N4-SLI R KBPWR 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB M2N4-SLI Keyboard Power Setting ASUS M2N4-SLI 2-21 Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) if you wish to wake up the computer when you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up feature. 3.
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...installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to avoid placement conflict with Serial ATA 1.5 Gb/s specification. right angle side ASUS M2N4-SLI 2-25 See section "4.4.7 Onboard Device Configuration" for Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. The RAID function...the right-angle side of these connectors, enable the RAID Enabled item in the SATA Configuration sub-menu in the BIOS. M2N4-SLI R M2N4-SLI SATA Connectors SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND ...
...installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to avoid placement conflict with Serial ATA 1.5 Gb/s specification. right angle side ASUS M2N4-SLI 2-25 See section "4.4.7 Onboard Device Configuration" for Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. The RAID function...the right-angle side of these connectors, enable the RAID Enabled item in the SATA Configuration sub-menu in the BIOS. M2N4-SLI R M2N4-SLI SATA Connectors SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND ...
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...functions. The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is for the system power LED. PLED SPEAKER PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker M2N4-SLI R PA NEL IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- The speaker allows you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep or soft-...The IDE LED lights up when you to this connector. Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings. PWR Ground Reset Ground IDE_LED RESET PWRSW * Requires an ATX power supply M2N4-SLI System Panel Connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system ...
...functions. The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is for the system power LED. PLED SPEAKER PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker M2N4-SLI R PA NEL IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- The speaker allows you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep or soft-...The IDE LED lights up when you to this connector. Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings. PWR Ground Reset Ground IDE_LED RESET PWRSW * Requires an ATX power supply M2N4-SLI System Panel Connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system ...
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... hold down the key to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4. The system then runs the power-on the screen. ASUS M2N4-SLI 3- Connect the power cord to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. System power 6. Follow the instructions ...in the following order: a. Connect the power cord to enter the BIOS Setup. Monitor b. At power on the devices in Chapter 4. External SCSI devices (starting with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up or...
... hold down the key to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4. The system then runs the power-on the screen. ASUS M2N4-SLI 3- Connect the power cord to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. System power 6. Follow the instructions ...in the following order: a. Connect the power cord to enter the BIOS Setup. Monitor b. At power on the devices in Chapter 4. External SCSI devices (starting with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up or...
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The power supply should turn off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down the computer. 3. Click the Start button then click Shut Down... 2. Pressing the power ... puts the system to sleep mode or to soft-off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down the computer. 3. 3.2 Powering off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Make sure that the Shut Down option button is ON, pressing the power switch for details. 3- Chapter 3: Powering up If you are using Windows...
The power supply should turn off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down the computer. 3. Click the Start button then click Shut Down... 2. Pressing the power ... puts the system to sleep mode or to soft-off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down the computer. 3. 3.2 Powering off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Make sure that the Shut Down option button is ON, pressing the power switch for details. 3- Chapter 3: Powering up If you are using Windows...
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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 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-11 4.3 Main menu 4-15 4.4 Advanced menu 4-20 4.5 Power menu 4-32 4.6 Boot menu 4-37 4.7 Tools menu 4-43 4.8 Exit menu 4-44 ASUS M2N4-SLI
Chapter summary 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-11 4.3 Main menu 4-15 4.4 Advanced menu 4-20 4.5 Power menu 4-32 4.6 Boot menu 4-37 4.7 Tools menu 4-43 4.8 Exit menu 4-44 ASUS M2N4-SLI
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...disk.) 2. b. Windows® 2000 environment To create a set of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk in the future. Award BIOS Flash Utility (Updates the BIOS in DOS using the ASUS Update or AwardBIOS Flash utilities. 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Click Start from the... for details on these utilities. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. d. ASUS M2N4-SLI 4- ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable USB flash disk, floppy disk or the motherboard support CD when the...
...disk.) 2. b. Windows® 2000 environment To create a set of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk in the future. Award BIOS Flash Utility (Updates the BIOS in DOS using the ASUS Update or AwardBIOS Flash utilities. 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Click Start from the... for details on these utilities. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. d. ASUS M2N4-SLI 4- ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable USB flash disk, floppy disk or the motherboard support CD when the...
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...prompt, type awdflash then press . The Award BIOS Flash Utility screen appears. All Rights Reserved For NF-KC804-M2N4-SLI DATE: 11/18/2004 Flash Type - AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.01 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. Download the latest BIOS file from the Software folder of the support CD... to update the BIOS using this utility. 1. Follow these instructions...
...prompt, type awdflash then press . The Award BIOS Flash Utility screen appears. All Rights Reserved For NF-KC804-M2N4-SLI DATE: 11/18/2004 Flash Type - AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.01 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. Download the latest BIOS file from the Software folder of the support CD... to update the BIOS using this utility. 1. Follow these instructions...
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....01 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. SST 49LF004A/B /3.3V flashed the BIOS file. Write OK No Update Write Fail F1 Reset ASUS M2N4-SLI 4- The following screen appears. 8. All Rights Reserved message indicating that For NF-KC804-M2N4-SLI DATE: 11/18/2004 you to save the current BIOS file. The utility displays a Flashing Complete AwardBIOS Flash Utility for...
....01 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. SST 49LF004A/B /3.3V flashed the BIOS file. Write OK No Update Write Fail F1 Reset ASUS M2N4-SLI 4- The following screen appears. 8. All Rights Reserved message indicating that For NF-KC804-M2N4-SLI DATE: 11/18/2004 you to save the current BIOS file. The utility displays a Flashing Complete AwardBIOS Flash Utility for...
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To save the current BIOS file. Message: Please Wait! 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup All Rights Reserved For NF-KC804-M2N4-SLI DATE: 11/18/2004 Flash Type - The following screen appears. Type a filename for ASUS V1.01 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. Follow steps 1 to the BIOS flashing process. AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.01 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. AwardBIOS Flash...
To save the current BIOS file. Message: Please Wait! 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup All Rights Reserved For NF-KC804-M2N4-SLI DATE: 11/18/2004 Flash Type - The following screen appears. Type a filename for ASUS V1.01 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. Follow steps 1 to the BIOS flashing process. AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.01 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. AwardBIOS Flash...
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... updating process. Insert the motherboard support CD to restore the BIOS file when it ... Found CDROM, try to Boot from the support CD: 1. ASUS M2N4-SLI 4- Recovering the BIOS from the USB flash disk To recover the BIOS from the USB flash disk: 1. You can cause system boot... failure! The utility will automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. Prepare the motherboard support CD, floppy...
... updating process. Insert the motherboard support CD to restore the BIOS file when it ... Found CDROM, try to Boot from the support CD: 1. ASUS M2N4-SLI 4- Recovering the BIOS from the USB flash disk To recover the BIOS from the USB flash disk: 1. You can cause system boot... failure! The utility will automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. Prepare the motherboard support CD, floppy...
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...system boot failure! 4. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk To recover the BIOS from the optical drive, then turn on the system. 2. Award BootBlock BIOS v1.0 Copyright (c) 2000, Award Software, Inc. When no CD is found, the utility ...and automatically checks the floppy disk for the original or updated BIOS file. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Insert the floppy disk with the original or updated BIOS file to Boot from it... Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest...
...system boot failure! 4. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk To recover the BIOS from the optical drive, then turn on the system. 2. Award BootBlock BIOS v1.0 Copyright (c) 2000, Award Software, Inc. When no CD is found, the utility ...and automatically checks the floppy disk for the original or updated BIOS file. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Insert the floppy disk with the original or updated BIOS file to Boot from it... Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest...
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... Flash 2 and press . Press + during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). Then press . 4. ASUS M2N4-SLI 4- Go to the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for your computer. 3. When the correct BIOS file is found , EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. • This function can...
... Flash 2 and press . Press + during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). Then press . 4. ASUS M2N4-SLI 4- Go to the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for your computer. 3. When the correct BIOS file is found , EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. • This function can...