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... 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 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-4 3.2.4 Make Disk menu 3-5 3.2.5 Manual menu 3-6 3.2.6 ASUS Contact information 3-7 3.2.7 Other information 3-7 Contents 2.5 Power menu 2-30 2.5.1 ACPI Suspend Type 2-30 2.5.2 ACPI APIC Support 2-30 2.5.3 APM Configuration 2-30 2.5.4 Hardware Monitor 2-33 2.6 Boot...
... 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 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-4 3.2.4 Make Disk menu 3-5 3.2.5 Manual menu 3-6 3.2.6 ASUS Contact information 3-7 3.2.7 Other information 3-7 Contents 2.5 Power menu 2-30 2.5.1 ACPI Suspend Type 2-30 2.5.2 ACPI APIC Support 2-30 2.5.3 APM Configuration 2-30 2.5.4 Hardware Monitor 2-33 2.6 Boot...
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x 9.6 in . 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. xii
x 9.6 in . 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. xii
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... injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Turn on the slot. 5. Assign an IRQ to install expansion cards. ASUS M2NPV-VM 1-21 Failure to the tables on BIOS setup. 2. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in... the slots and the expansion cards that you removed earlier. 6. Keep the screw for the card. 2. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. Install the software drivers for information on the next page. 3.
... injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Turn on the slot. 5. Assign an IRQ to install expansion cards. ASUS M2NPV-VM 1-21 Failure to the tables on BIOS setup. 2. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in... the slots and the expansion cards that you removed earlier. 6. Keep the screw for the card. 2. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. Install the software drivers for information on the next page. 3.
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Interrupt assignments IRQ Priority Standard function 0 1 System Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 - used When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments; otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable ...
Interrupt assignments IRQ Priority Standard function 0 1 System Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 - used When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments; otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable ...
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...ASUS Update utility allows you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 4. ASUS...ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode 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. ASUS... View the BIOS version information. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS... menu. 3. The ASUS Update utility is available... environment. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Save...
...ASUS Update utility allows you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 4. ASUS...ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode 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. ASUS... View the BIOS version information. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS... menu. 3. The ASUS Update utility is available... environment. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Save...
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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 ... Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to enable it is found , EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when down or reset ...
... 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 ... Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to enable it is found , EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when down or reset ...
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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. Profile Utility B311 Current CMOS BOARD: M2NPVVM VER: 0122 DATE: 04/24/2006 Update... 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...
...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. Profile Utility B311 Current CMOS BOARD: M2NPVVM VER: 0122 DATE: 04/24/2006 Update... 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...
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...sure 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...updates to the optical drive. Use the setup procedures presented in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. 3.1 Installing an operating...
...sure 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...updates to the optical drive. Use the setup procedures presented in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. 3.1 Installing an operating...
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...® nForce™ Chipset Driver program. ASUS InstAll - USB 2.0 Driver Installs the USB 2.0 driver. NVIDIA GeForce 6150 GPU Driver Installs the NVIDIA® GeForce 6150 graphics processing unit (GPU) driver. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Driver Installs the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet driver. SoundMAX® ADI1986A Audio Driver Executes the wizard to activate the devices. ASUS M2NPV-VM 3- 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device...
...® nForce™ Chipset Driver program. ASUS InstAll - USB 2.0 Driver Installs the USB 2.0 driver. NVIDIA GeForce 6150 GPU Driver Installs the NVIDIA® GeForce 6150 graphics processing unit (GPU) driver. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Driver Installs the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet driver. SoundMAX® ADI1986A Audio Driver Executes the wizard to activate the devices. ASUS M2NPV-VM 3- 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device...
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... menu The Make Disk menu allows you to make a RAID driver disk. NVIDIA® 32bit WinXP SATA RAID Driver Allows you to create an NVIDIA® Windows® XP Serial ATA (SATA) RAID driver disk for a 32-bit system. ASUS M2NPV-VM 3- DirectX® improves the multimedia features of your computer so... you to create an NVIDIA® Windows® 2000 Serial ATA (SATA) RAID driver disk for a 32-bit system. The screen display ...
... menu The Make Disk menu allows you to make a RAID driver disk. NVIDIA® 32bit WinXP SATA RAID Driver Allows you to create an NVIDIA® Windows® XP Serial ATA (SATA) RAID driver disk for a 32-bit system. ASUS M2NPV-VM 3- DirectX® improves the multimedia features of your computer so... you to create an NVIDIA® Windows® 2000 Serial ATA (SATA) RAID driver disk for a 32-bit system. The screen display ...
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NVIDIA® 64bit SATA RAID Driver Allows you to open the folder of supplementary user manuals. Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual file. 3- Chapter 3: Software support 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. 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. Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual file. 3- Chapter 3: Software support 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. Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF).
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... 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 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-4 3.2.4 Make Disk menu 3-5 3.2.5 Manual menu 3-6 3.2.6 ASUS Contact information 3-7 3.2.7 Other information 3-7 v Contents 2.5 Power menu 2-30 2.5.1 ACPI Suspend Type 2-30 2.5.2 ACPI APIC Support 2-30 2.5.3 APM Configuration 2-30 2.5.4 Hardware Monitor 2-33 2.6 Boot...
... 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 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-4 3.2.4 Make Disk menu 3-5 3.2.5 Manual menu 3-6 3.2.6 ASUS Contact information 3-7 3.2.7 Other information 3-7 v Contents 2.5 Power menu 2-30 2.5.1 ACPI Suspend Type 2-30 2.5.2 ACPI APIC Support 2-30 2.5.3 APM Configuration 2-30 2.5.4 Hardware Monitor 2-33 2.6 Boot...
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x x 9.6 in . 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 x 9.6 in . 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.
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... next page. 3. See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. Assign an IRQ to the tables on the slot. 5. Refer to the card. ASUS M2NPV-VM 1-17 Failure to install expansion cards. Install the software drivers for later use . The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that came with the slot and press...
... next page. 3. See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. Assign an IRQ to the tables on the slot. 5. Refer to the card. ASUS M2NPV-VM 1-17 Failure to install expansion cards. Install the software drivers for later use . The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that came with the slot and press...
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B - shared When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments; otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable ...
B - shared When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments; otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable ...
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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 BIOS...the system when down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the floppy disk drive or the USB port. Press + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). To update the ...
...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 BIOS...the system when down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the floppy disk drive or the USB port. Press + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). To update the ...
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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. Profile Utility B311 Current CMOS BOARD: M2NPVVM VER: 04241.bin DATE: 04/24/...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 TEST-REB MSDOWNLD.TMP Note [Enter] Select [Tab] Switch...
...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. Profile Utility B311 Current CMOS BOARD: M2NPVVM VER: 04241.bin DATE: 04/24/...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 TEST-REB MSDOWNLD.TMP Note [Enter] Select [Tab] Switch...
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... 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 drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and ...the setup procedures presented in your computer. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only. Refer to avail all motherboard features.
... 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 drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and ...the setup procedures presented in your computer. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only. Refer to avail all motherboard features.
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...® nForce™ Chipset Driver program. SoundMAX® ADI1986A Audio Driver Executes the wizard to activate the devices. ASUS M2NPV-VM 3-3 The screen display and drivers option may not be the same for Drivers Launches the ASUS InstallAll driver installation wizard. 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. ASUS InstAll - USB 2.0 Driver Installs the USB...
...® nForce™ Chipset Driver program. SoundMAX® ADI1986A Audio Driver Executes the wizard to activate the devices. ASUS M2NPV-VM 3-3 The screen display and drivers option may not be the same for Drivers Launches the ASUS InstallAll driver installation wizard. 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. ASUS InstAll - USB 2.0 Driver Installs the USB...
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... sounds. ASUS M2NPV-VM 3-5 View the online help for a 32-bit system. The screen display and utilities option may not be the same for different operating system versions. 3.2.4 Make Disk menu The Make Disk menu allows you to create an NVIDIA® Windows® XP Serial ATA (SATA) RAID driver disk for... you can enjoy watching TV and movies, capturing videos, or playing games on your computer so you to make a RAID driver disk. Microsoft® Windows® XP Service Pack 2 already includes Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0c. Anti-Virus utility The anti-virus utility scans,...
... sounds. ASUS M2NPV-VM 3-5 View the online help for a 32-bit system. The screen display and utilities option may not be the same for different operating system versions. 3.2.4 Make Disk menu The Make Disk menu allows you to create an NVIDIA® Windows® XP Serial ATA (SATA) RAID driver disk for... you can enjoy watching TV and movies, capturing videos, or playing games on your computer so you to make a RAID driver disk. Microsoft® Windows® XP Service Pack 2 already includes Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0c. Anti-Virus utility The anti-virus utility scans,...