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... 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-2 2.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-5 2.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-6 2.1.4 Updating the BIOS 2-7 2.1.5 Saving the current BIOS file 2-9 2.1.6 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 2-10 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-11 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-12 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-12 2.2.3 Legend bar 2-13 2.2.4 Menu items 2-13 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-13 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-13 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-14 2.2.8 General help...
... 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-2 2.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-5 2.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-6 2.1.4 Updating the BIOS 2-7 2.1.5 Saving the current BIOS file 2-9 2.1.6 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 2-10 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-11 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-12 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-12 2.2.3 Legend bar 2-13 2.2.4 Menu items 2-13 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-13 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-13 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-14 2.2.8 General help...
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...the motherboard and the new technology it supports. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support CD that... to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. About this guide is organized This manual contains the following sources for additional information and for product and ...
...the motherboard and the new technology it supports. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support CD that... to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. About this guide is organized This manual contains the following sources for additional information and for product and ...
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M2NPV-VM specifications summary IEEE1394 Manageability Special features BIOS features Rear panel Internal connectors TI IEEE 1394a controller supports: - 2 x IEEE 1394a ports WfM2.0, DMI2.0, WOL by PME, WOR, PXE, Chassis Intrusion ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS O.C. Profile ASUS MyLogo™ Stepless Frequency Selection (SFS) allows FSB tuning from 200 MHz to 400 MHz...
M2NPV-VM specifications summary IEEE1394 Manageability Special features BIOS features Rear panel Internal connectors TI IEEE 1394a controller supports: - 2 x IEEE 1394a ports WfM2.0, DMI2.0, WOL by PME, WOR, PXE, Chassis Intrusion ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS O.C. Profile ASUS MyLogo™ Stepless Frequency Selection (SFS) allows FSB tuning from 200 MHz to 400 MHz...
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... CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to share distribute their favorite overclocking settings. ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology The ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. ASUS M2NPV-VM 1- See page 2-33 for business professionals, audiophiles, musicians, and gamers. High Definition Audio SoundMAX...
... CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to share distribute their favorite overclocking settings. ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology The ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. ASUS M2NPV-VM 1- See page 2-33 for business professionals, audiophiles, musicians, and gamers. High Definition Audio SoundMAX...
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... See page 2-37 for each parameter. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS MyLogo™ This feature allows you to personalize and add style to overclocking. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter... Recall) The C.P.R. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system ...
... See page 2-37 for each parameter. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS MyLogo™ This feature allows you to personalize and add style to overclocking. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter... Recall) The C.P.R. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system ...
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... USBPW12 F_USB12 LAN_USB34 CHA_FAN1 USBPW34 Top:Line In Center:Line Out Bottom:Mic In 88E1116 AD 1986A CD TV_OUT PCIEX1_1 nVIDIA® GeForce™6150 M2NPV-VM PCIEX16 ® PCI1 SB_PWR TSB43AB22A CHA_FAN2 nVIDIA® nForce™430 PCI2 AAFP IE1394_1 SPDIF_OUT USBPW78 USBPW56 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power CHASSIS USB56...
... USBPW12 F_USB12 LAN_USB34 CHA_FAN1 USBPW34 Top:Line In Center:Line Out Bottom:Mic In 88E1116 AD 1986A CD TV_OUT PCIEX1_1 nVIDIA® GeForce™6150 M2NPV-VM PCIEX16 ® PCI1 SB_PWR TSB43AB22A CHA_FAN2 nVIDIA® nForce™430 PCI2 AAFP IE1394_1 SPDIF_OUT USBPW78 USBPW56 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power CHASSIS USB56...
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...the software settings. 1. ASUS M2NPV-VM 1-21 Keep the screw for the card. 2. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Secure ... the expansion cards that you may cause you removed earlier. 6. Assign an IRQ to the tables on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards.
...the software settings. 1. ASUS M2NPV-VM 1-21 Keep the screw for the card. 2. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Secure ... the expansion cards that you may cause you removed earlier. 6. Assign an IRQ to the tables on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards.
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1.9 Jumpers 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. M2NPV-VM ® M2NPV-VM.Clear.RTC.RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear CMOS You do not need ...5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to re-enter data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 4. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Plug the power...Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data.
1.9 Jumpers 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. M2NPV-VM ® M2NPV-VM.Clear.RTC.RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear CMOS You do not need ...5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to re-enter data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 4. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Plug the power...Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data.
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Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to wake up the computer when you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up feature. 3. M2NPV-VM ® KBPWR 2 1 +5V (Default) 3 2 +5VSB M2NPV-VM.Keyboard.power.setting 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you press a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 500 mA on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar).
Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to wake up the computer when you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up feature. 3. M2NPV-VM ® KBPWR 2 1 +5V (Default) 3 2 +5VSB M2NPV-VM.Keyboard.power.setting 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you press a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 500 mA on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar).
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...ATA I interface allows up to 150 MB/s data transfer rate while Serial ATA II allows up to [Disabled] by default. M2NPV-VM ® M2NPV-VM.SATA.connectors SATA3 GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND SATA1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND SATA4 GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 ...• For detailed instructions on how to configure RAID 0, 1, 0+1, 5,and JBOD, refer to the RAID manual in the BIOS. The Serial ATA 3 Gb/s is set to 300 MB/s data transfer rate, faster than the standard parallel ATA with Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s specification. ASUS M2NPV-VM 1-31
...ATA I interface allows up to 150 MB/s data transfer rate while Serial ATA II allows up to [Disabled] by default. M2NPV-VM ® M2NPV-VM.SATA.connectors SATA3 GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND SATA1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND SATA4 GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 ...• For detailed instructions on how to configure RAID 0, 1, 0+1, 5,and JBOD, refer to the RAID manual in the BIOS. The Serial ATA 3 Gb/s is set to 300 MB/s data transfer rate, faster than the standard parallel ATA with Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s specification. ASUS M2NPV-VM 1-31
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...a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to [Enabled]. M2NPV-VM ® COM1 PIN 1 COM2 PIN 1 M2NPV-VM.COM.port.connector 12. Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that the HD Audio item in the BIOS is set to this connector, make sure that supports either High Definition ...front.panel.connector • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to this connector. ASUS M2NPV-VM 1-35 Connect the serial port module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the ...
...a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to [Enabled]. M2NPV-VM ® COM1 PIN 1 COM2 PIN 1 M2NPV-VM.COM.port.connector 12. Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that the HD Audio item in the BIOS is set to this connector, make sure that supports either High Definition ...front.panel.connector • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to this connector. ASUS M2NPV-VM 1-35 Connect the serial port module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the ...
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... system is ON turns the system OFF. • Reset button This 2-pin connector is for the system power button. PWR Ground Reset Ground M2NPV-VM ® M2NPV-VM.System.panel.connector HD_LED RESET PWR BTN * Requires an ATX power supply. • System power LED This 3-pin connector is for the chassis...-mounted reset button for the HDD Activity LED. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. The IDE LED lights up when you to ...
... system is ON turns the system OFF. • Reset button This 2-pin connector is for the system power button. PWR Ground Reset Ground M2NPV-VM ® M2NPV-VM.System.panel.connector HD_LED RESET PWR BTN * Requires an ATX power supply. • System power LED This 3-pin connector is for the chassis...-mounted reset button for the HDD Activity LED. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. The IDE LED lights up when you to ...
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This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 2 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. 2 BIOS setup
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...® environment. Place the support CD in Windows® environment.) 2. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 4. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is copied to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in case you need to manage and update the motherboard...
...® environment. Place the support CD in Windows® environment.) 2. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 4. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is copied to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in case you need to manage and update the motherboard...
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Click Next. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. click Auto Select. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. Select Update BIOS from the 3. ASUS M2NPV-VM 2- Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next.
Click Next. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. click Auto Select. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. Select Update BIOS from the 3. ASUS M2NPV-VM 2- Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next.
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... its features. Click Next. 5. Always update the utility to complete the update process. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup Locate the BIOS file from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Updating the...
... its features. Click Next. 5. Always update the utility to complete the update process. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup Locate the BIOS file from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Updating the...
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...2000 CD to the floppy disk drive. c. b. Click Start, then select Run. Press , then follow screen instructions to the bootable floppy disk. ASUS M2NPV-VM 2- b. e. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive. b. DOS environment a. Windows® XP environment a. A... Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. e. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to continue. 2. 2.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . Click File from the...
...2000 CD to the floppy disk drive. c. b. Click Start, then select Run. Press , then follow screen instructions to the bootable floppy disk. ASUS M2NPV-VM 2- b. e. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive. b. DOS environment a. Windows® XP environment a. A... Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. e. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to continue. 2. 2.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . Click File from the...
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... you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using EZ Flash 2: 1. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to the floppy disk drive or the USB port. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to display the... following. Press + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility B312 FLASH TYPE: Winbond W39V080A 8Mb LPC Current ROM BOARD: M2NPVVM VER: 0113 ...
... you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using EZ Flash 2: 1. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to the floppy disk drive or the USB port. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to display the... following. Press + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility B312 FLASH TYPE: Winbond W39V080A 8Mb LPC Current ROM BOARD: M2NPVVM VER: 0113 ...
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... with the latest BIOS file. 3. Download the latest BIOS file from the Software folder of the floppy disk, CD ROM or USB flash disk you created earlier. 4. The Award BIOS Flash Utility screen For C51PV-MCP51-M2NPV-VM-00 DATE: 04/13/2006 Flash Type - ASUS M2NPV-VM 2- PMC Pm49FL004T LPC.../FWH appears. File Name to avoid loading the wrong BIOS file. 2. At the prompt, type awdflash then press ...
... with the latest BIOS file. 3. Download the latest BIOS file from the Software folder of the floppy disk, CD ROM or USB flash disk you created earlier. 4. The Award BIOS Flash Utility screen For C51PV-MCP51-M2NPV-VM-00 DATE: 04/13/2006 Flash Type - ASUS M2NPV-VM 2- PMC Pm49FL004T LPC.../FWH appears. File Name to avoid loading the wrong BIOS file. 2. At the prompt, type awdflash then press ...
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The utility verifies the BIOS AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.17 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Continue the system. File Name to Program: M2NPV-VM.bin Remove the floppy disk then press to restart Flashing Complete Press to Program: M2NPV-VM.bin Programming Flash Memory -... a Flashing Complete AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.17 file in the floppy disk, CD (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved ROM or a USB flash disk For C51PV-MCP51-M2NPV-VM-00 DATE: 04/13/2006 and starts flashing the BIOS file. Do not turn off or reset...
The utility verifies the BIOS AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.17 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Continue the system. File Name to Program: M2NPV-VM.bin Remove the floppy disk then press to restart Flashing Complete Press to Program: M2NPV-VM.bin Programming Flash Memory -... a Flashing Complete AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.17 file in the floppy disk, CD (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved ROM or a USB flash disk For C51PV-MCP51-M2NPV-VM-00 DATE: 04/13/2006 and starts flashing the BIOS file. Do not turn off or reset...