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Contents Chapter 2: BIOS setup 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-...
Contents Chapter 2: BIOS setup 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-...
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... also lists the hardware setup procedures that may have to perform when installing system components. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. It includes description of the standard package. About this guide is organized...
... also lists the hardware setup procedures that may have to perform when installing system components. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. It includes description of the standard package. About this guide is organized...
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... 2-6 for details. Hear crystal-clear quality from a floppy disk. ASUS EZ Flash 2 With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to share distribute their favorite overclocking settings. ASUS M2NPV-VM 1- SoundMAX high-definition audio is the highest performing, most...
... 2-6 for details. Hear crystal-clear quality from a floppy disk. ASUS EZ Flash 2 With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to share distribute their favorite overclocking settings. ASUS M2NPV-VM 1- SoundMAX high-definition audio is the highest performing, most...
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See page 3-4 for details on these utilities. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in the optical drive. 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. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) Refer to...
See page 3-4 for details on these utilities. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in the optical drive. 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. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) Refer to...
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Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. click Auto Select. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the 3. Click Next. ASUS M2NPV-VM 2- Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility.
Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. click Auto Select. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the 3. Click Next. ASUS M2NPV-VM 2- Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility.
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Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Open window, then click Open. 4. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to complete the update process. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Follow the screen instructions to download. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself...
Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Open window, then click Open. 4. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to complete the update process. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Follow the screen instructions to download. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself...
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... floppy disk drive or the USB port. You can switch between drives by pressing + during POST to display the following. Then press . 4. 2.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows 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.
... floppy disk drive or the USB port. You can switch between drives by pressing + during POST to display the following. Then press . 4. 2.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows 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.
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Save only the updated BIOS file in the File Name to avoid loading the wrong BIOS file. 2. At the prompt, type awdflash then press AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.17 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. ASUS M2NPV-VM 2- The Award BIOS Flash Utility screen For C51PV-MCP51-M2NPV-VM-00 DATE: 04/13/2006 Flash Type - AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.17...
Save only the updated BIOS file in the File Name to avoid loading the wrong BIOS file. 2. At the prompt, type awdflash then press AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.17 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. ASUS M2NPV-VM 2- The Award BIOS Flash Utility screen For C51PV-MCP51-M2NPV-VM-00 DATE: 04/13/2006 Flash Type - AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.17...
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... LPC/FWH flashed the BIOS file. Write OK No Update Write Fail F1 Reset 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup The following screen appears. 8. 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. The utility verifies the BIOS AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.17 (C) Phoenix...
... LPC/FWH flashed the BIOS file. Write OK No Update Write Fail F1 Reset 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup The following screen appears. 8. 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. The utility verifies the BIOS AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.17 (C) Phoenix...
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... rename the original or updatedd BIOS file in the floppy disk to M2NPV-VM.ROM. Turn on the system. 2. Insert the motherboard support CD to the optical drive. 3. Found CDROM, try to Boot from the support CD: 1. 2.1.6 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. • Prepare the...
... rename the original or updatedd BIOS file in the floppy disk to M2NPV-VM.ROM. Turn on the system. 2. Insert the motherboard support CD to the optical drive. 3. Found CDROM, try to Boot from the support CD: 1. 2.1.6 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. • Prepare the...
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...during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to ensure system compatibility and stability. ASUS M2NPV-VM 2-11 This requires you wish to ensure optimum performance. If you to configure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that you can recognize these changes and record them in the future... pressing , or by turning the system off and then back on the system chassis. Use the BIOS Setup program when you can update using the navigation keys. • The default BIOS settings for this program. otherwise, POST continues with the opportunity to use the Setup program, you ...
...during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to ensure system compatibility and stability. ASUS M2NPV-VM 2-11 This requires you wish to ensure optimum performance. If you to configure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that you can recognize these changes and record them in the future... pressing , or by turning the system off and then back on the system chassis. Use the BIOS Setup program when you can update using the navigation keys. • The default BIOS settings for this program. otherwise, POST continues with the opportunity to use the Setup program, you ...
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...xxx.CMO" file can be loaded. Press hot-key to File". ASUS M2NPV-VM 2-41 Enter BIOS setup program. Then press . 6. Go to the "Tools" menu to select "Save to save the file. Press to update the BIOS file coming from File". Press then the setup screen will inform ...you to save the BIOS file. 1. Press to the BIOS Flash. Turn on the system. 3. A pop-up message will appear. 4. Save BIOS Profile Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Tools Save...
...xxx.CMO" file can be loaded. Press hot-key to File". ASUS M2NPV-VM 2-41 Enter BIOS setup program. Then press . 6. Go to the "Tools" menu to select "Save to save the file. Press to update the BIOS file coming from File". Press then the setup screen will inform ...you to save the BIOS file. 1. Press to the BIOS Flash. Turn on the system. 3. A pop-up message will appear. 4. Save BIOS Profile Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Tools Save...
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... left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. 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 WIN98ESE NETTERM DRIVERS RECYCLED...
... left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. 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 WIN98ESE NETTERM DRIVERS RECYCLED...
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... utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you to update the motherboard BIOS in a Windows® environment. ASUS InstAll - This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ADOBE Acrobat Reader V7.0 The Adobe...
... utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you to update the motherboard BIOS in a Windows® environment. ASUS InstAll - This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ADOBE Acrobat Reader V7.0 The Adobe...
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Contents Chapter 2: BIOS setup 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 2-13 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-...
Contents Chapter 2: BIOS setup 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 2-13 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-...
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... case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. See page 2-10 for details. No need to use a DOS-based utility or boot from the support CD in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to share distribute their favorite overclocking settings. See page 2-33 for details. ASUS M2NPV-VM 1-5 ASUS O.C. Profile The motherboard...
... case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. See page 2-10 for details. No need to use a DOS-based utility or boot from the support CD in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to share distribute their favorite overclocking settings. See page 2-33 for details. ASUS M2NPV-VM 1-5 ASUS O.C. Profile The motherboard...
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... : • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support CD...
... : • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support CD...
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...® desktop by clicking S t a r t > P r o g r a m s > A S U S > A S U S U p d a t e > A S U S U p d a t e. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Select the ASUS FTP site t h e I O S f r o m 3. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the nearest you update the BIOS using this utility. Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network drop-down menu, then click traffic, or click A u t o S e l e c t. N e x t. ASUS M2NPV-VM 2-3 The ASUS Update main window appears. 2.
...® desktop by clicking S t a r t > P r o g r a m s > A S U S > A S U S U p d a t e > A S U S U p d a t e. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Select the ASUS FTP site t h e I O S f r o m 3. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the nearest you update the BIOS using this utility. Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network drop-down menu, then click traffic, or click A u t o S e l e c t. N e x t. ASUS M2NPV-VM 2-3 The ASUS Update main window appears. 2.
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All Rights Reserved the name of the disk For C51PV-MCP51-M2NPV-VM-00 DATE: 04/13/2006 assignment) to switch to Program: 0107.bin ASUS M2NPV-VM Message: Do You Want To Save Bios (Y/N) 2-7 PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH the folder of the support CD to Program: disk... wrong BIOS file. 2. All Rights Reserved For C51PV-MCP51-M2NPV-VM-00 DATE: 04/13/2006 Flash Type - Rename the file to update the BIOS using this utility. 1. Boot the system in the F i l e N a m e t o P r o g r a m field, then press . 2.1.4 Updating the BIOS The Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) can be updated using ...
All Rights Reserved the name of the disk For C51PV-MCP51-M2NPV-VM-00 DATE: 04/13/2006 assignment) to switch to Program: 0107.bin ASUS M2NPV-VM Message: Do You Want To Save Bios (Y/N) 2-7 PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH the folder of the support CD to Program: disk... wrong BIOS file. 2. All Rights Reserved For C51PV-MCP51-M2NPV-VM-00 DATE: 04/13/2006 Flash Type - Rename the file to update the BIOS using this utility. 1. Boot the system in the F i l e N a m e t o P r o g r a m field, then press . 2.1.4 Updating the BIOS The Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) can be updated using ...
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... utility displays the following message and automatically checks the CD for the BIOS file. 2.1.6 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. • Prepare the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk that...
... utility displays the following message and automatically checks the CD for the BIOS file. 2.1.6 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. • Prepare the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk that...