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... menu 2-34 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 2-34 2.6.2 Removable Drives 2-34 2.6.3 Hard Disk Drives 2-35 2.6.4 CDROM Drives 2-35 2.6.5 Boot Settings Configuration 2-35 2.6.6 Security 2-38 2.7 Tools menu 2-40 2.7.1 ASUS O.C. Profile 2-40 2.7.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-42 2.8 Exit menu 2-43 Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 Installing an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support CD information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD...
... menu 2-34 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 2-34 2.6.2 Removable Drives 2-34 2.6.3 Hard Disk Drives 2-35 2.6.4 CDROM Drives 2-35 2.6.5 Boot Settings Configuration 2-35 2.6.6 Security 2-38 2.7 Tools menu 2-40 2.7.1 ASUS O.C. Profile 2-40 2.7.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-42 2.8 Exit menu 2-43 Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 Installing an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support CD information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD...
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M2NPV-VM specifications summary Power Requirement ATX power supply (with 24-pin and 4-pin 12 V plugs) ATX 12 V 2.0 compliant Form Factor uATX: 9.6 in . (24.5cm x 24.5cm) Support CD contents Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II AMD Cool 'n'Quiet™ utility ASUS Live Update utility Anti-virus software (OEM version) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. x 9.6 in . xii
M2NPV-VM specifications summary Power Requirement ATX power supply (with 24-pin and 4-pin 12 V plugs) ATX 12 V 2.0 compliant Form Factor uATX: 9.6 in . (24.5cm x 24.5cm) Support CD contents Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II AMD Cool 'n'Quiet™ utility ASUS Live Update utility Anti-virus software (OEM version) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. x 9.6 in . xii
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...describe the slots and the expansion cards that you intend to install expansion cards. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. ASUS M2NPV-VM 1-21 Failure to do so may need to use . 4. Keep the screw for the card. 2. Turn on the next page. 3. Before ... bracket opposite the slot that they support. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Install the software drivers for information on the slot. 5. Refer to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Make sure to the card. Remove the...
...describe the slots and the expansion cards that you intend to install expansion cards. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. ASUS M2NPV-VM 1-21 Failure to do so may need to use . 4. Keep the screw for the card. 2. Turn on the next page. 3. Before ... bracket opposite the slot that they support. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Install the software drivers for information on the slot. 5. Refer to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Make sure to the card. Remove the...
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... PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction used When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments; IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices.
... PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction used When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments; IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices.
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...ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS... Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. The ASUS.... 1. The ASUS Update utility is...174; environment.) 2. ASUS Update (Updates the ...ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 4. The...
...ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS... Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. The ASUS.... 1. The ASUS Update utility is...174; environment.) 2. ASUS Update (Updates the ...ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 4. The...
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... 8Mb LPC Current ROM BOARD: M2NPVVM VER: 0113 DATE: 04/23/2006 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\ C WIN98E NETTERM DRIVERS RECYCLED WUTEMP NEWFOL~1 INSTALL TEST-REB MSDOWNLD.TMP Note [Enter] Select [Tab]Switch [S] Save [ESC]Exit [Up/Down/Home/End] Move (2) Enter BIOS ...to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using EZ Flash 2: 1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to a floppy disk, then restart the system. 3. You can switch between drives by pressing + during POST to enable it is ...
... 8Mb LPC Current ROM BOARD: M2NPVVM VER: 0113 DATE: 04/23/2006 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\ C WIN98E NETTERM DRIVERS RECYCLED WUTEMP NEWFOL~1 INSTALL TEST-REB MSDOWNLD.TMP Note [Enter] Select [Tab]Switch [S] Save [ESC]Exit [Up/Down/Home/End] Move (2) Enter BIOS ...to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using EZ Flash 2: 1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to a floppy disk, then restart the system. 3. You can switch between drives by pressing + during POST to enable it is ...
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...20:00:00 Note [Enter] Select [Y] Yes [N/Esc] No [Left/Right]: Switch The BIOS file will be saved as "xxx.CMO". 2.7.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you press , a confirmation message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press ... Flash 2 BIOS RROM Utility B311 FLASH TYPE: Winbond W39V080A 8Mb LPC Current ROM BOARD: M2NPV VM VER: 0122 DATE: 04/24/2006 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\M2NPVOC WIN98ESE NETTERM DRIVERS RECYCLED WUTEMP NEWFOL~1 INSTALL TEST-REB MSDOWNLD.TMP Note [Enter] Select [[TTaabb]] SSwwiittcchh [S]...
...20:00:00 Note [Enter] Select [Y] Yes [N/Esc] No [Left/Right]: Switch The BIOS file will be saved as "xxx.CMO". 2.7.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you press , a confirmation message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press ... Flash 2 BIOS RROM Utility B311 FLASH TYPE: Winbond W39V080A 8Mb LPC Current ROM BOARD: M2NPV VM VER: 0122 DATE: 04/24/2006 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\M2NPVOC WIN98ESE NETTERM DRIVERS RECYCLED WUTEMP NEWFOL~1 INSTALL TEST-REB MSDOWNLD.TMP Note [Enter] Select [[TTaabb]] SSwwiittcchh [S]...
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... that you install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 3.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the... that you can install to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer. Refer to avail all motherboard features. The contents of...
... that you install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 3.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the... that you can install to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer. Refer to avail all motherboard features. The contents of...
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... not be the same for Drivers Launches the ASUS InstallAll driver installation wizard. Install the necessary drivers to install the SoundMAX™ AD1986A audio driver and application. NVIDIA GeForce 6150 GPU Driver Installs the NVIDIA® GeForce 6150 graphics processing unit (GPU) driver. ASUS InstAll - USB 2.0 Driver Installs the USB 2.0 driver. ASUS M2NPV-VM 3- SoundMAX® ADI1986A Audio Driver Executes the wizard to activate...
... not be the same for Drivers Launches the ASUS InstallAll driver installation wizard. Install the necessary drivers to install the SoundMAX™ AD1986A audio driver and application. NVIDIA GeForce 6150 GPU Driver Installs the NVIDIA® GeForce 6150 graphics processing unit (GPU) driver. ASUS InstAll - USB 2.0 Driver Installs the USB 2.0 driver. ASUS M2NPV-VM 3- SoundMAX® ADI1986A Audio Driver Executes the wizard to activate...
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... you to create an NVIDIA® Windows® XP Serial ATA (SATA) RAID driver disk for detailed information. Anti-Virus utility The anti-virus utility scans, identifies, and removes computer viruses. ASUS M2NPV-VM 3- Microsoft DirectX 9.0c The Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0c is Microsoft® Windows® XP Service.... The screen display and utilities option may not be the same for a 32-bit system. NVIDIA® 32bit Win2K SATA RAID Driver Allows you to make a RAID driver disk. If your computer so you to create an NVIDIA® Windows® 2000 Serial ATA (SATA) RAID...
... you to create an NVIDIA® Windows® XP Serial ATA (SATA) RAID driver disk for detailed information. Anti-Virus utility The anti-virus utility scans, identifies, and removes computer viruses. ASUS M2NPV-VM 3- Microsoft DirectX 9.0c The Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0c is Microsoft® Windows® XP Service.... The screen display and utilities option may not be the same for a 32-bit system. NVIDIA® 32bit Win2K SATA RAID Driver Allows you to make a RAID driver disk. If your computer so you to create an NVIDIA® Windows® 2000 Serial ATA (SATA) RAID...
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Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual file. 3- Chapter 3: Software support Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). NVIDIA® 64bit SATA RAID Driver Allows you to open the folder of supplementary user manuals. Click an item to create an NVIDIA® Serial ATA (SATA) RAID driver disk for a 64-bit system. 3.2.5 Manual menu The Manual menu contains a list of the user manual.
Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual file. 3- Chapter 3: Software support Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). NVIDIA® 64bit SATA RAID Driver Allows you to open the folder of supplementary user manuals. Click an item to create an NVIDIA® Serial ATA (SATA) RAID driver disk for a 64-bit system. 3.2.5 Manual menu The Manual menu contains a list of the user manual.
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... menu 2-34 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 2-34 2.6.2 Removable Drives 2-34 2.6.3 Hard Disk Drives 2-35 2.6.4 CDROM Drives 2-35 2.6.5 Boot Settings Configuration 2-35 2.6.6 Security 2-38 2.7 Tools menu 2-40 2.7.1 ASUS O.C. Profile 2-40 2.7.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-42 2.8 Exit menu 2-43 Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 Installing an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support CD information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD...
... menu 2-34 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 2-34 2.6.2 Removable Drives 2-34 2.6.3 Hard Disk Drives 2-35 2.6.4 CDROM Drives 2-35 2.6.5 Boot Settings Configuration 2-35 2.6.6 Security 2-38 2.7 Tools menu 2-40 2.7.1 ASUS O.C. Profile 2-40 2.7.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-42 2.8 Exit menu 2-43 Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 Installing an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support CD information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD...
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x M2NPV-VM specifications summary Power Requirement ATX power supply (with 24-pin and 4-pin 12 V plugs) ATX 12 V 2.0 compliant Form Factor uATX: 9.6 in . (24.5cm x 24.5cm) Support CD contents Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II AMD Cool 'n'Quiet™ utility ASUS Live Update utility Anti-virus software (OEM version) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. x 9.6 in .
x M2NPV-VM specifications summary Power Requirement ATX power supply (with 24-pin and 4-pin 12 V plugs) ATX 12 V 2.0 compliant Form Factor uATX: 9.6 in . (24.5cm x 24.5cm) Support CD contents Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II AMD Cool 'n'Quiet™ utility ASUS Live Update utility Anti-virus software (OEM version) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. x 9.6 in .
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... necessary BIOS settings, if any. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Install the software drivers for later use . Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis).... injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Keep the screw for the expansion card. ASUS M2NPV-VM 1-17 Refer to the tables on BIOS setup. 2. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that you may cause you removed earlier...
... necessary BIOS settings, if any. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Install the software drivers for later use . Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis).... injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Keep the screw for the expansion card. ASUS M2NPV-VM 1-17 Refer to the tables on BIOS setup. 2. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that you may cause you removed earlier...
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shared When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments; Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Priority 0 1 1 2 2 - 3 11 4 12 5 13 6 14 7 15 8 3 9 4 10 5 11 6 12 7 ...
shared When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments; Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Priority 0 1 1 2 2 - 3 11 4 12 5 13 6 14 7 15 8 3 9 4 10 5 11 6 12 7 ...
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...Current ROM BOARD: M2NPVVM VER: 0122 DATE: 04/24/2006 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\M2NPVOC A: WIN98E C: NETTERM DRIVERS RECYCLED WUTEMP NEWFOL~1 INSTALL TEST-REB MSDOWNLD.TMP Note [Enter] Select [Tab]Switch [S] Save [ESC]Exit [Up/Down/Home/End] Move (2) Enter... it . To update the BIOS using a DOS-based utility. Press + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to display the following. When the correct BIOS file is accessible by pressing + during POST to download the latest BIOS file...
...Current ROM BOARD: M2NPVVM VER: 0122 DATE: 04/24/2006 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\M2NPVOC A: WIN98E C: NETTERM DRIVERS RECYCLED WUTEMP NEWFOL~1 INSTALL TEST-REB MSDOWNLD.TMP Note [Enter] Select [Tab]Switch [S] Save [ESC]Exit [Up/Down/Home/End] Move (2) Enter... it . To update the BIOS using a DOS-based utility. Press + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to display the following. When the correct BIOS file is accessible by pressing + during POST to download the latest BIOS file...
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...], then press to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Please see page 2-6, section 2.1.3 for details. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS RROM Utility B311 FLASH TYPE: Winbond W39V080A 8Mb LPC Current ROM BOARD: M2NPV VM VER: 0122 DATE: 04/24/2006 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\M2NPVOC A: WIN98ESE C: NETTERM DRIVERS RECYCLED WUTEMP NEWFOL~1 INSTALL...
...], then press to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Please see page 2-6, section 2.1.3 for details. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS RROM Utility B311 FLASH TYPE: Winbond W39V080A 8Mb LPC Current ROM BOARD: M2NPV VM VER: 0122 DATE: 04/24/2006 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\M2NPVOC A: WIN98ESE C: NETTERM DRIVERS RECYCLED WUTEMP NEWFOL~1 INSTALL...
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... presented in your computer. Refer to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for better compatibility and system stability. 3.2 Support CD information 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...
... presented in your computer. Refer to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for better compatibility and system stability. 3.2 Support CD information 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...
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... device drivers if the system detects installed devices. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the USB 2.0 driver. SoundMAX® ADI1986A Audio Driver Executes the wizard to activate the devices. Installation Wizard for different operating system versions. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Driver Installs the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet driver. ASUS InstAll - Install the necessary drivers to install the SoundMAX™ AD1986A audio driver and application. ASUS M2NPV-VM 3-3
... device drivers if the system detects installed devices. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the USB 2.0 driver. SoundMAX® ADI1986A Audio Driver Executes the wizard to activate the devices. Installation Wizard for different operating system versions. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Driver Installs the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet driver. ASUS InstAll - Install the necessary drivers to install the SoundMAX™ AD1986A audio driver and application. ASUS M2NPV-VM 3-3
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... system. NVIDIA® 32bit Win2K SATA RAID Driver Allows you to make a RAID driver disk. If your computer. Anti-Virus utility The anti-virus utility scans, identifies, and removes computer viruses. The screen display and utilities option may not be the same for a 32-bit system. ASUS M2NPV-VM 3-5 Microsoft® Windows® XP Service...
... system. NVIDIA® 32bit Win2K SATA RAID Driver Allows you to make a RAID driver disk. If your computer. Anti-Virus utility The anti-virus utility scans, identifies, and removes computer viruses. The screen display and utilities option may not be the same for a 32-bit system. ASUS M2NPV-VM 3-5 Microsoft® Windows® XP Service...