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... 4.6.3 Security 4-31 4.7 Tools menu 4-34 4.8 Exit menu 4-35 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 Utilities menu 5-3 5.2.4 Make disk menu 5-4 5.2.5 Manuals menu 5-5 5.2.6 ASUS Contact information 5-5 5.2.7 Other information 5-6 5.3 Software Information 5-8 ASUS MyLogo2 5-8 5.4 RAID configurations 5-10 5.4.1 Installing hard disks 5-11 5.4.2 VIA RAID configurations 5-12 5.5 Creating a RAID...
... 4.6.3 Security 4-31 4.7 Tools menu 4-34 4.8 Exit menu 4-35 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 Utilities menu 5-3 5.2.4 Make disk menu 5-4 5.2.5 Manuals menu 5-5 5.2.6 ASUS Contact information 5-5 5.2.7 Other information 5-6 5.3 Software Information 5-8 ASUS MyLogo2 5-8 5.4 RAID configurations 5-10 5.4.1 Installing hard disks 5-11 5.4.2 VIA RAID configurations 5-12 5.5 Creating a RAID...
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M2V specifications summary Internal I/O BIOS features Industry standard Manageability Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD contents 2 x USB 2.0 connectors for 4 additional USB ports 1 x CPU fan connector 2 x Chassis ... 2.0/1.1 DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME ATX power supply (with 4-pin 12V plug) ATX form factor: 12 in x 8.0 in (30.5 cm x 20.5 cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II Anti-virus software (OEM version) * Specifications are subject to change without notice. xii
M2V specifications summary Internal I/O BIOS features Industry standard Manageability Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD contents 2 x USB 2.0 connectors for 4 additional USB ports 1 x CPU fan connector 2 x Chassis ... 2.0/1.1 DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME ATX power supply (with 4-pin 12V plug) ATX form factor: 12 in x 8.0 in (30.5 cm x 20.5 cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II Anti-virus software (OEM version) * Specifications are subject to change without notice. xii
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.... 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure the card by adjusting the software settings. 1. Make sure to the card. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. Secure the card to the chassis with the expansion card and make the necessary hardware settings for the expansion card. 2-16 Chapter...
.... 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure the card by adjusting the software settings. 1. Make sure to the card. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. Secure the card to the chassis with the expansion card and make the necessary hardware settings for the expansion card. 2-16 Chapter...
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...; - - - - - - - - - - - - H - - - - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. ASUS M2V 2-17 shared - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - shared - - shared shared shared shared - - - - - - shared - - - - - Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the...
...; - - - - - - - - - - - - H - - - - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. ASUS M2V 2-17 shared - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - shared - - shared shared shared shared - - - - - - shared - - - - - Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the...
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This connector supports a Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drive, but it does not support Serial ATA CD/DVD driver. SATA_RAID1 M2V GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND M2V SATA RAID Connector ASUS M2V 2-25 Important notes on this motherboard. • Install Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later versions when using Serial ATA drives. 4. The...
This connector supports a Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drive, but it does not support Serial ATA CD/DVD driver. SATA_RAID1 M2V GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND M2V SATA RAID Connector ASUS M2V 2-25 Important notes on this motherboard. • Install Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later versions when using Serial ATA drives. 4. The...
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...Drivers menu appears. 2. Launch the utility from the Windows desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Insert the support CD into your desired update method, then click Next. See page 5‑3 for the Utilities menu screen. 3. The ASUS... 4.1.6 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is copied into the CD-ROM drive. ASUS M2V 4- Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. To update the BIOS using ASUS Update: 1. The ASUS Update ...
...Drivers menu appears. 2. Launch the utility from the Windows desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Insert the support CD into your desired update method, then click Next. See page 5‑3 for the Utilities menu screen. 3. The ASUS... 4.1.6 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is copied into the CD-ROM drive. ASUS M2V 4- Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. To update the BIOS using ASUS Update: 1. The ASUS Update ...
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.../60 Emulation.Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is enabled. The driver developer may enable it for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). ASUS M2V 4-17 If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.4.3 CPU Configuration The items in...
.../60 Emulation.Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is enabled. The driver developer may enable it for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). ASUS M2V 4-17 If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.4.3 CPU Configuration The items in...
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Chapter summary 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support CD information 5-1 5.3 Software Information 5-8 5.4 RAID configurations 5-10 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-19 5.6 Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology 5-20 ASUS M2V
Chapter summary 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support CD information 5-1 5.3 Software Information 5-8 5.4 RAID configurations 5-10 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-19 5.6 Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology 5-20 ASUS M2V
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... CD To begin using the support CD, simply insert the CD into your hardware. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to change at any... 5.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard contains useful software and several utility drivers that enhance the motherboard features. 5.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 2000/XP/2003 Server operating...Autorun is enabled in your computer. The contents of your CD-ROM drive. ASUS M2V 5-
... CD To begin using the support CD, simply insert the CD into your hardware. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to change at any... 5.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard contains useful software and several utility drivers that enhance the motherboard features. 5.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 2000/XP/2003 Server operating...Autorun is enabled in your computer. The contents of your CD-ROM drive. ASUS M2V 5-
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... detects installed devices. VIA Chipset Driver Program Installs the VIA Chipset Driver Program. Attansic L1 Gigabit Ethenet Driver Installs the Attansic L1 Gigabit Ethenet driver. Realtek Audio Driver Installs the Realtek® audio controller and application. Marvell 6121 SATA Controller Driver Installs the Marvell® 6121 SATA Controller drivers. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the USB 2.0 driver. 5- Chapter 5: Software support Install...
... detects installed devices. VIA Chipset Driver Program Installs the VIA Chipset Driver Program. Attansic L1 Gigabit Ethenet Driver Installs the Attansic L1 Gigabit Ethenet driver. Realtek Audio Driver Installs the Realtek® audio controller and application. Marvell 6121 SATA Controller Driver Installs the Marvell® 6121 SATA Controller drivers. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the USB 2.0 driver. 5- Chapter 5: Software support Install...
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... 5: Software support The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0c is a multimedia technology that enhances computer graphics and sound. DirectX® improves the multimedia features of drivers. Visit the Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com) for detailed information. 5.2.4 Make disk menu The Make disk menu contains a list of you computer so you can ...enjoy watching TV and movies, capturing videos, or playing games in your computer. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. View the online help for updates.
... 5: Software support The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0c is a multimedia technology that enhances computer graphics and sound. DirectX® improves the multimedia features of drivers. Visit the Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com) for detailed information. 5.2.4 Make disk menu The Make disk menu contains a list of you computer so you can ...enjoy watching TV and movies, capturing videos, or playing games in your computer. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. View the online help for updates.
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... Using two Serial ATA hard disks, you use either Windows® XP or Windows® 2000 operating system (OS), copy first the RAID driver from one drive fails, the disk array management software directs all applications to the surviving drive as it contains a complete copy of a single disk... alone, thus improving data access and storage. Refer to section "5.5 м Creating a RAID driver disk" for Just a Bunch of Disks or also called data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write data in the SouthBridge...
... Using two Serial ATA hard disks, you use either Windows® XP or Windows® 2000 operating system (OS), copy first the RAID driver from one drive fails, the disk array management software directs all applications to the surviving drive as it contains a complete copy of a single disk... alone, thus improving data access and storage. Refer to section "5.5 м Creating a RAID driver disk" for Just a Bunch of Disks or also called data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write data in the SouthBridge...
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... floppy disk into the CD-ROM drive and locate the Makedisk.exe utility in "\Drivers\Chipset\drvdisk\Makedisk.exe" of the support CD. ASUS M2V 5-19 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive. 3. Insert the motherboard support CD into the floppy... disk drive and execute Makedisk.exe. You can create a RAID driver disk using Makedisk.exe utility. Press...
... floppy disk into the CD-ROM drive and locate the Makedisk.exe utility in "\Drivers\Chipset\drvdisk\Makedisk.exe" of the support CD. ASUS M2V 5-19 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive. 3. Insert the motherboard support CD into the floppy... disk drive and execute Makedisk.exe. You can create a RAID driver disk using Makedisk.exe utility. Press...
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...: 1. Windows® 2000/XP 1. button. From the Windows® 2000/XP operating system, click the Start button. Click OK to install the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ driver and application before using this feature. 5-20 Chapter 5: Software support See section "4.5 Power Menu" in the user guide. 3. Double-click the Display icon in the...
...: 1. Windows® 2000/XP 1. button. From the Windows® 2000/XP operating system, click the Start button. Click OK to install the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ driver and application before using this feature. 5-20 Chapter 5: Software support See section "4.5 Power Menu" in the user guide. 3. Double-click the Display icon in the...
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... 4.6.3 Security 4-31 4.7 Tools menu 4-34 4.8 Exit menu 4-35 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 Utilities menu 5-3 5.2.4 Make disk menu 5-4 5.2.5 Manuals menu 5-5 5.2.6 ASUS Contact information 5-5 5.2.7 Other information 5-6 5.3 Software Information 5-8 ASUS MyLogo2 5-8 5.4 RAID configurations 5-10 5.4.1 Installing hard disks 5-11 5.4.2 VIA RAID configurations 5-12 5.5 Creating a RAID...
... 4.6.3 Security 4-31 4.7 Tools menu 4-34 4.8 Exit menu 4-35 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 Utilities menu 5-3 5.2.4 Make disk menu 5-4 5.2.5 Manuals menu 5-5 5.2.6 ASUS Contact information 5-5 5.2.7 Other information 5-6 5.3 Software Information 5-8 ASUS MyLogo2 5-8 5.4 RAID configurations 5-10 5.4.1 Installing hard disks 5-11 5.4.2 VIA RAID configurations 5-12 5.5 Creating a RAID...
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M2V specifications summary Internal I/O BIOS features Industry standard Manageability Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD contents 2 x USB 2.0 connectors for 4 additional USB ports 1 x CPU fan connector 2 x Chassis ... 2.0/1.1 DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME ATX power supply (with 4-pin 12V plug) ATX form factor: 12 in x 8.0 in (30.5 cm x 20.5 cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II Anti-virus software (OEM version) * Specifications are subject to change without notice. xii
M2V specifications summary Internal I/O BIOS features Industry standard Manageability Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD contents 2 x USB 2.0 connectors for 4 additional USB ports 1 x CPU fan connector 2 x Chassis ... 2.0/1.1 DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME ATX power supply (with 4-pin 12V plug) ATX form factor: 12 in x 8.0 in (30.5 cm x 20.5 cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II Anti-virus software (OEM version) * Specifications are subject to change without notice. xii
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... components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card Follow these steps to the card. Keep the screw for the expansion card. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Install the software drivers for later use . Make sure to use . 4. Align the card connector with screws. 6. Assign an IRQ to install an expansion card. 1. Failure to do so... the documentation that they support. The motherboard has available PCI slots, PCI Express x1 slot and PCI Express x16 slot. Refer to install expansion cards. ASUS M2V 2-15
... components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card Follow these steps to the card. Keep the screw for the expansion card. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Install the software drivers for later use . Make sure to use . 4. Align the card connector with screws. 6. Assign an IRQ to install an expansion card. 1. Failure to do so... the documentation that they support. The motherboard has available PCI slots, PCI Express x1 slot and PCI Express x16 slot. Refer to install expansion cards. ASUS M2V 2-15
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IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. shared - - - - - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. shared - - shared - - - - - Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making ...
IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. shared - - - - - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. shared - - shared - - - - - Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making ...
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... > ASUSUpdate. See page 5‑3 for the Utilities menu screen. 3. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. The Drivers menu appears. 2. The ASUS Update initial screen appears. 2. This utility is available in the support CD that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in... Windows® environment. Insert the support CD into your desired update method, then click Next. 4.1.6 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Select your system. ASUS M2V 4- To update the BIOS using...
... > ASUSUpdate. See page 5‑3 for the Utilities menu screen. 3. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. The Drivers menu appears. 2. The ASUS Update initial screen appears. 2. This utility is available in the support CD that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in... Windows® environment. Insert the support CD into your desired update method, then click Next. 4.1.6 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Select your system. ASUS M2V 4- To update the BIOS using...
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... detects. USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] Allows you to enable or disable the Port 64/60 Emulation.Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]. The driver developer may enable it for the normal operation. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is enabled. CPU Configuration Module Version:00... PSB Cool N'Quiet Memory Controller [Disabled] [Continuous] [Disabled] [Disabled] GART Error Reporting [Disabled] This option should remain disabled for testing purpose. ASUS M2V 4-17 Legacy USB Support [Enable] Allows you to enable or disable the BIOS EHCI hand-off support.
... detects. USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] Allows you to enable or disable the Port 64/60 Emulation.Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]. The driver developer may enable it for the normal operation. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is enabled. CPU Configuration Module Version:00... PSB Cool N'Quiet Memory Controller [Disabled] [Continuous] [Disabled] [Disabled] GART Error Reporting [Disabled] This option should remain disabled for testing purpose. ASUS M2V 4-17 Legacy USB Support [Enable] Allows you to enable or disable the BIOS EHCI hand-off support.