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Contents 4.4.7 Remote Access Configuration 4-25 4.5 Power menu 4-26 4.5.1 Suspend Mode 4-26 4.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support 4-26 4.5.3 ACPI APIC Support 4-26 4.5.4 APM Configuration 4-27 4.5.5 Hardware Monitor 4-28 4.6 Boot menu 4-29 4.6.1 Boot Device Priority 4-29 4.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 4-30 4.6.3 Security 4-31 4.7 Exit menu 4-33 Chapter 5: Software support 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support CD information 5-1 5.2.1 Running the support CD 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu 5-2 5.2.3 Management Software menu 5-3 5.2.4 Utilities menu 5-4 5.2.5 ASUS Contact information ...
Contents 4.4.7 Remote Access Configuration 4-25 4.5 Power menu 4-26 4.5.1 Suspend Mode 4-26 4.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support 4-26 4.5.3 ACPI APIC Support 4-26 4.5.4 APM Configuration 4-27 4.5.5 Hardware Monitor 4-28 4.6 Boot menu 4-29 4.6.1 Boot Device Priority 4-29 4.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 4-30 4.6.3 Security 4-31 4.7 Exit menu 4-33 Chapter 5: Software support 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support CD information 5-1 5.2.1 Running the support CD 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu 5-2 5.2.3 Management Software menu 5-3 5.2.4 Utilities menu 5-4 5.2.5 ASUS Contact information ...
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M2N-L specifications summary Processor / System Bus Core Logic Form Factor ASUS Features Memory Smart Fan ASWM2.0 Total Slots Capacity Memory Type Expansion Slots (follow SSI Loacation #) Storage Memory Size Total PCI/PCI-X/ PCIe Slots Slot Location 1 Slot Location 2 Slot Location 3 Slot Location 4 Slot Location 5 Slot Location 6 IDE Controller SATA Controller 1 x Socket AM2 supports: AMD Sempron™ AMD Athlon™ 64 AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 AMD Athlon™ 64 FX AMD Opteron™ 64 1000 series (dual core) AMD Phenom™ Single Core/ Dual Core/Quad Core processor HT Bus ...
M2N-L specifications summary Processor / System Bus Core Logic Form Factor ASUS Features Memory Smart Fan ASWM2.0 Total Slots Capacity Memory Type Expansion Slots (follow SSI Loacation #) Storage Memory Size Total PCI/PCI-X/ PCIe Slots Slot Location 1 Slot Location 2 Slot Location 3 Slot Location 4 Slot Location 5 Slot Location 6 IDE Controller SATA Controller 1 x Socket AM2 supports: AMD Sempron™ AMD Athlon™ 64 AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 AMD Athlon™ 64 FX AMD Opteron™ 64 1000 series (dual core) AMD Phenom™ Single Core/ Dual Core/Quad Core processor HT Bus ...
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... Bus, dual-channel un-buffered DDR2 800 memory and AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology. Additionally, Serial ATA allows for your system memory to select the best RAID solution using Serial ATA devices. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory that speeds up to 12.8 GB/s. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology The motherboard supports the next-generation Serial ATA II 3Gb/s technology through the Serial ATA interfaces and the NVIDIA® nForce® 570 SLI MCP (MCP55P) chipset. RAID solution Onboard RAID controllers...
... Bus, dual-channel un-buffered DDR2 800 memory and AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology. Additionally, Serial ATA allows for your system memory to select the best RAID solution using Serial ATA devices. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory that speeds up to 12.8 GB/s. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology The motherboard supports the next-generation Serial ATA II 3Gb/s technology through the Serial ATA interfaces and the NVIDIA® nForce® 570 SLI MCP (MCP55P) chipset. RAID solution Onboard RAID controllers...
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... or removing expansion cards. Replace the system cover. 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on the riser card slot. 6. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Refer to install expansion cards. Make sure to the card. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Install the software drivers for later use...
... or removing expansion cards. Replace the system cover. 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on the riser card slot. 6. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Refer to install expansion cards. Make sure to the card. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Install the software drivers for later use...
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... boot disks for details on these utilities. c. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to restore the BIOS in DOS mode using AFUDOS utilities. 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in the future. b. Do either one of the following utilities allow you need to the bootable floppy disk. Windows® 2000 environment To create a set of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk in case you to create a bootable floppy disk...
... boot disks for details on these utilities. c. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to restore the BIOS in DOS mode using AFUDOS utilities. 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in the future. b. Do either one of the following utilities allow you need to the bootable floppy disk. Windows® 2000 environment To create a set of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk in case you to create a bootable floppy disk...
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... item. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 4.2.5 Sub-menu items A solid triangle before each item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that is user‑configurable, you can change the settings. Refer to "4.2.7 Pop-up window." 4.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press...
... item. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 4.2.5 Sub-menu items A solid triangle before each item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that is user‑configurable, you can change the settings. Refer to "4.2.7 Pop-up window." 4.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press...
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...Type [Auto] Selects the type of the appropriate IDE device type. When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to [Auto] allows automatic selection of IDE drive. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] 4-10 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.3.4 Primary IDE Master/Slave, SATA1~6 The BIOS automatically detects the connected IDE devices. Setting to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time. Setting to display the IDE device information. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select a device item, then press to [Auto] enables the LBA mode if the device supports...
...Type [Auto] Selects the type of the appropriate IDE device type. When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to [Auto] allows automatic selection of IDE drive. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] 4-10 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.3.4 Primary IDE Master/Slave, SATA1~6 The BIOS automatically detects the connected IDE devices. Setting to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time. Setting to display the IDE device information. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select a device item, then press to [Auto] enables the LBA mode if the device supports...
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Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Configuration options: [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Select an item then press if you to configure the item. ENABLED: enables the intergrated IDE Controller. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. IDE Configuration OnBoard PCI IDE Controller Serial-ATA Devices nVidia RAID Setup Hard Disk Write Protect IDE Dectect Time Out (Sec) ATA(PI) 80Pin Cable...
Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Configuration options: [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Select an item then press if you to configure the item. ENABLED: enables the intergrated IDE Controller. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. IDE Configuration OnBoard PCI IDE Controller Serial-ATA Devices nVidia RAID Setup Hard Disk Write Protect IDE Dectect Time Out (Sec) ATA(PI) 80Pin Cable...
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... Version: 3.1.4.0 Physical Count: 1 Logical Count : 4 AMD Opteron(tm) Processor 1354 Revision: B2 Cache L1: 512KB Cache L2: 2045KB Cache L3: 2MB Speed : 2200MHz, NB Clk: 1800MHz Able to Change Freq : Yes uCode Patch Level : 0x1000035 GART Error Reporting Microcode Updation Secure Virtual Machine Mode Cool 'N' Quiet ACPI SRAT Table [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] This option should remain disabled for testing purpose. 4-14 Chapter 4: BIOS setup The driver developer may enable...
... Version: 3.1.4.0 Physical Count: 1 Logical Count : 4 AMD Opteron(tm) Processor 1354 Revision: B2 Cache L1: 512KB Cache L2: 2045KB Cache L3: 2MB Speed : 2200MHz, NB Clk: 1800MHz Able to Change Freq : Yes uCode Patch Level : 0x1000035 GART Error Reporting Microcode Updation Secure Virtual Machine Mode Cool 'N' Quiet ACPI SRAT Table [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] This option should remain disabled for testing purpose. 4-14 Chapter 4: BIOS setup The driver developer may enable...
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... [Auto] Memory CLK :333 MHz CAS Latency(TCL) :5.0 RAS/CAS Delay(Trcd) :5 CLK Row Precharge Time(Trp) :5 CLK Min Active RAS(Tras) :15 CLK RAS/RAS Delay(Trrd) :3 CLK Row Cycle (Trc) :21 CLK ASUS M2N-L 4-15 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ACPI SRAT Table [Enabled] Enables or disables ACPI static resources affinity table. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.4.2 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Secure Virtual Machine Mode [Enabled] Enables or disables...
... [Auto] Memory CLK :333 MHz CAS Latency(TCL) :5.0 RAS/CAS Delay(Trcd) :5 CLK Row Precharge Time(Trp) :5 CLK Min Active RAS(Tras) :15 CLK RAS/RAS Delay(Trrd) :3 CLK Row Cycle (Trc) :21 CLK ASUS M2N-L 4-15 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ACPI SRAT Table [Enabled] Enables or disables ACPI static resources affinity table. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.4.2 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Secure Virtual Machine Mode [Enabled] Enables or disables...
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... disables DDR power down mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Address bits 6] [Address bits 12] [XOR of Address bits [20:16, 6]] [ XOR of Address bits [20:16, 9]] Enable Clock to All DIMMs [Disabled] Enables or disables unused Clocks to change the memory settings. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Bank Interleaving [Disabled] Allows you to All DIMMS MemClk Tristate C3/ALTVID Memory Hole Remapping DCT Unganged Mode support Power Down Enable [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Always] [Enabled] Select the DRAM Frequency...
... disables DDR power down mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Address bits 6] [Address bits 12] [XOR of Address bits [20:16, 6]] [ XOR of Address bits [20:16, 9]] Enable Clock to All DIMMs [Disabled] Enables or disables unused Clocks to change the memory settings. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Bank Interleaving [Disabled] Allows you to All DIMMS MemClk Tristate C3/ALTVID Memory Hole Remapping DCT Unganged Mode support Power Down Enable [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Always] [Enabled] Select the DRAM Frequency...
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...If no USB device is detected, the USB Devices Enabled item shows None. ASUS M2N-L 4-23 Select an item then press to change the USB-related features. Configuration options: [1.1] [1.4] 4.4.6 USB Configuration The items in this menu allows you to display the configuration options. Select an item then press to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is free for legacy ISA devices. USB Configuration Module Version - 2.24.0-12.4 USB Devices Enabled: None None USB 1.1 Controller [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] Legacy USB Support [Auto] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] BIOS EHCI Hand...
...If no USB device is detected, the USB Devices Enabled item shows None. ASUS M2N-L 4-23 Select an item then press to change the USB-related features. Configuration options: [1.1] [1.4] 4.4.6 USB Configuration The items in this menu allows you to display the configuration options. Select an item then press to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is free for legacy ISA devices. USB Configuration Module Version - 2.24.0-12.4 USB Devices Enabled: None None USB 1.1 Controller [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] Legacy USB Support [Auto] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] BIOS EHCI Hand...
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...[Enabled] Enables or disables the BIOS EHCI hand-off feature. Setting to [Auto] allows the system to configure the Remote Access type and and parameters. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4-24 Chapter 4: BIOS setup USB 1.1 Controller [Enabled] Enables or disables the USB 1.1 Controller. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is enabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.4.7 Remote Access Configuration The items in this menu allows you to set the USB 2.0 controller mode to enable or disable support for legacy USB devices. Remote Access Type...
...[Enabled] Enables or disables the BIOS EHCI hand-off feature. Setting to [Auto] allows the system to configure the Remote Access type and and parameters. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4-24 Chapter 4: BIOS setup USB 1.1 Controller [Enabled] Enables or disables the USB 1.1 Controller. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is enabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.4.7 Remote Access Configuration The items in this menu allows you to set the USB 2.0 controller mode to enable or disable support for legacy USB devices. Remote Access Type...
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... the ACPI and Advanced Power Management (APM) features. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Do not change the settings for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. ASUS M2N-L 4-25 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.5.3 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to select the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) state to enable or disable the Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller (APIC). Suspend Mode [Auto] ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] ACPI APIC support [Enabled] APM Configuration Hardware Monitor Include ACPI state...
... the ACPI and Advanced Power Management (APM) features. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Do not change the settings for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. ASUS M2N-L 4-25 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.5.3 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to select the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) state to enable or disable the Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller (APIC). Suspend Mode [Auto] ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] ACPI APIC support [Enabled] APM Configuration Hardware Monitor Include ACPI state...
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... . ASUS M2N-L 4-31 To set a password, this function allows the option ROMs to change the supervisor password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password. To change the system security settings. The message "Password Installed" appears after you successfully set your BIOS password, you set a Supervisor Password: 1. From the password box, type a password composed of the screen shows the default Not Installed. The Supervisor Password item on how to disabled password. If you to trap Interrupt 19. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled...
... . ASUS M2N-L 4-31 To set a password, this function allows the option ROMs to change the supervisor password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password. To change the system security settings. The message "Password Installed" appears after you successfully set your BIOS password, you set a Supervisor Password: 1. From the password box, type a password composed of the screen shows the default Not Installed. The Supervisor Password item on how to disabled password. If you to trap Interrupt 19. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled...
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... hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer. Use the setup procedures presented in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to the optical drive. ASUS M2N-L 5- The contents of your OS documentation for detailed information. • Make sure that you install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or...
... hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer. Use the setup procedures presented in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to the optical drive. ASUS M2N-L 5- The contents of your OS documentation for detailed information. • Make sure that you install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or...
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XGI VOLARI Z9s Installs the XGI VOLARI Z9s driver. AMD Processor driver Installs the AMD processor driver. 5- Chapter 5: Software support 5.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. nVIDIA nForce (MCP55) Chipset Installs the nVIDIA® nForce® (MCP55) Chipset driver. Marvell LAN CPA Config tool Installs the Marvell LAN CPA Config tool driver. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices.
XGI VOLARI Z9s Installs the XGI VOLARI Z9s driver. AMD Processor driver Installs the AMD processor driver. 5- Chapter 5: Software support 5.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. nVIDIA nForce (MCP55) Chipset Installs the nVIDIA® nForce® (MCP55) Chipset driver. Marvell LAN CPA Config tool Installs the Marvell LAN CPA Config tool driver. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices.
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...; Technology The motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology that will conveniently guide you through the installation. Make sure the Control Panel is set your changes and exit BIOS Setup. 5. Click OK to install the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ driver and application before using this feature. Go to Advanced -> CPU Configuration -> Cool 'n'Quiet and set it to [Enabled]. See section "4.4 Advanced Menu." 3. From the Windows® 2000/2003 operating system, click the Start button. 5.3 Software...
...; Technology The motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology that will conveniently guide you through the installation. Make sure the Control Panel is set your changes and exit BIOS Setup. 5. Click OK to install the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ driver and application before using this feature. Go to Advanced -> CPU Configuration -> Cool 'n'Quiet and set it to [Enabled]. See section "4.4 Advanced Menu." 3. From the Windows® 2000/2003 operating system, click the Start button. 5.3 Software...
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... a RAID set , copy first the RAID driver from one drive fails, the disk array management software directs all the benefits of a single disk alone, thus improving data access and storage. With the RAID 0+1 configuration you want to boot the system from a hard disk drive included in a RAID set . JBOD (Spanning) stands for this setup. This configuration stores the same data redundantly on multiple disks that appear as RAID sets. The motherboard supports the following RAID configurations. This RAID configuration...
... a RAID set , copy first the RAID driver from one drive fails, the disk array management software directs all the benefits of a single disk alone, thus improving data access and storage. With the RAID 0+1 configuration you want to boot the system from a hard disk drive included in a RAID set . JBOD (Spanning) stands for this setup. This configuration stores the same data redundantly on multiple disks that appear as RAID sets. The motherboard supports the following RAID configurations. This RAID configuration...
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... in a RAID set. From the Make Disk menu, select the RAID driver disk you to press the F6 key to locate the driver disk utility. 4. Follow succeeding screen information to floppy disk drive. 5. 5.6 Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with RAID driver into the CD-ROM drive. 2. Insert floppy disk to complete process. 6. Write-protect the floppy disk to complete the installation. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to avoid computer virus infection. Due to chipset limitation, the Serial ATA ports supported by the NVIDIA chipset doesn't support Serial Optical Disk...
... in a RAID set. From the Make Disk menu, select the RAID driver disk you to press the F6 key to locate the driver disk utility. 4. Follow succeeding screen information to floppy disk drive. 5. 5.6 Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with RAID driver into the CD-ROM drive. 2. Insert floppy disk to complete process. 6. Write-protect the floppy disk to complete the installation. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to avoid computer virus infection. Due to chipset limitation, the Serial ATA ports supported by the NVIDIA chipset doesn't support Serial Optical Disk...