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... Using AFUDOS to update the BIOS 4-2 4.1.3 Using AFUDOS to copy BIOS from PC 4-3 4.1.4 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS 4-4 4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 Utilities 4-5 4.1.6 ASUS Update 4-7 4.2 BIOS Setup program 4-9 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-10 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-10 4.2.3 ...Navigation keys 4-10 4.2.4 Menu items 4-11 4.2.5 Sub-menu items 4-11 4.2.6 Configuration fields 4-11 4.2.7 Pop-up window 4-11 4.2.8 Scroll bar...
... Using AFUDOS to update the BIOS 4-2 4.1.3 Using AFUDOS to copy BIOS from PC 4-3 4.1.4 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS 4-4 4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 Utilities 4-5 4.1.6 ASUS Update 4-7 4.2 BIOS Setup program 4-9 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-10 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-10 4.2.3 ...Navigation keys 4-10 4.2.4 Menu items 4-11 4.2.5 Sub-menu items 4-11 4.2.6 Configuration fields 4-11 4.2.7 Pop-up window 4-11 4.2.8 Scroll bar...
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... connector supports a Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drive, but it does not support Serial ATA CD/DVD driver. Important notes on this motherboard. • Install Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later versions when using Serial ATA drives. 4. SATA_RAID1 M2V GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND M2V SATA RAID Connector ASUS M2V 2-25
... connector supports a Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drive, but it does not support Serial ATA CD/DVD driver. Important notes on this motherboard. • Install Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later versions when using Serial ATA drives. 4. SATA_RAID1 M2V GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND M2V SATA RAID Connector ASUS M2V 2-25
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... is ON, pressing the power switch for more than four seconds puts the system to sleep mode or to shut down . If you are using Windows® 2000/XP: 1. Click the Turn Off button to soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. 3.2 Powering off the computer 3.2.1 Using the ...XP: 1. If you press the power switch for less than four seconds, the system enters the soft-off after Windows® shuts down the computer. 3. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. 3.2.2 Using the dual-function power switch While the system is selected, then click the OK ...
... is ON, pressing the power switch for more than four seconds puts the system to sleep mode or to shut down . If you are using Windows® 2000/XP: 1. Click the Turn Off button to soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. 3.2 Powering off the computer 3.2.1 Using the ...XP: 1. If you press the power switch for less than four seconds, the system enters the soft-off after Windows® shuts down the computer. 3. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. 3.2.2 Using the dual-function power switch While the system is selected, then click the OK ...
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... file to a bootable floppy disk in case you are using Windows® 2000, select Full option button from the format type, then click Start. Windows® 2000/XP environment a. c. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. ASUS EZ Flash - Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk during ... The following to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ASUS Update - Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. ASUS M2V 4- Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard support CD. 4. Copy ...
... file to a bootable floppy disk in case you are using Windows® 2000, select Full option button from the format type, then click Start. Windows® 2000/XP environment a. c. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. ASUS EZ Flash - Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk during ... The following to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ASUS Update - Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. ASUS M2V 4- Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard support CD. 4. Copy ...
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... the CD-ROM drive. Select your system. This utility is available in the support CD that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. ASUS M2V 4- To update the BIOS using ASUS Update: 1. 4.1.6 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install...
... the CD-ROM drive. Select your system. This utility is available in the support CD that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. ASUS M2V 4- To update the BIOS using ASUS Update: 1. 4.1.6 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install...
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Click Next. 5. Click Next. 4. Select the file, click Open, then follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. 6. 3. If you select updating/ downloading from a file, a window prompts you to locate the file. Follow the instructions on the succeeding screens to complete the update process. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS Setup From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you to download. If you select the option to update the BIOS from the Internet, select the ASUS FTP site nearest you wish to avoid network traffic, or choose Auto Select.
Click Next. 5. Click Next. 4. Select the file, click Open, then follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. 6. 3. If you select updating/ downloading from a file, a window prompts you to locate the file. Follow the instructions on the succeeding screens to complete the update process. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS Setup From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you to download. If you select the option to update the BIOS from the Internet, select the ASUS FTP site nearest you wish to avoid network traffic, or choose Auto Select.
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...menu items. If an item is user‑configurable, you may cause system to malfunction. Use [+] or [-] to display a pop-up window that menu. To display the sub-menu, select the item and press . 4.2.6 Configuration fields These fields show the values for that do...Priority Graphics Aperture Size Spread Spectrum [AGP/PCI] [ 64 MB] [Enabled] ICH Delayed Transaction [Enabled] MPS Revision [1.4] Select Screen Select Item +- ASUS M2V 4-11 Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit A scroll bar appears on the right side of options. A configurable field is ...
...menu items. If an item is user‑configurable, you may cause system to malfunction. Use [+] or [-] to display a pop-up window that menu. To display the sub-menu, select the item and press . 4.2.6 Configuration fields These fields show the values for that do...Priority Graphics Aperture Size Spread Spectrum [AGP/PCI] [ 64 MB] [Enabled] ICH Delayed Transaction [Enabled] MPS Revision [1.4] Select Screen Select Item +- ASUS M2V 4-11 Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit A scroll bar appears on the right side of options. A configurable field is ...
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... asking if you want to save the changes that the values you selected are saved to save your changes before exiting. ASUS M2V 4-35 Pressing does not immediately exit this option, a confirmation window appears. Exit & Save Changes Once you are finished making your selections, choose this option only if you do not want...
... asking if you want to save the changes that the values you selected are saved to save your changes before exiting. ASUS M2V 4-35 Pressing does not immediately exit this option, a confirmation window appears. Exit & Save Changes Once you are finished making your selections, choose this option only if you do not want...
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... to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. Discard Changes Allows you to discard the selections you press , a confirmation window appears. When you select this option, a confirmation appears. Load Setup Defaults This option allows you to discard any changes and load the previously saved values...
... to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. Discard Changes Allows you to discard the selections you press , a confirmation window appears. When you select this option, a confirmation appears. Load Setup Defaults This option allows you to discard any changes and load the previously saved values...
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... an item to install Click an icon to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Visit the ASUS website for general reference only. 5.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 2000/XP/2003 Server operating systems (OS). Motherboard settings and hardware options vary, so use the setup procedures... without notice. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the support CD are subject to run the CD. ASUS M2V 5-
... an item to install Click an icon to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Visit the ASUS website for general reference only. 5.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 2000/XP/2003 Server operating systems (OS). Motherboard settings and hardware options vary, so use the setup procedures... without notice. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the support CD are subject to run the CD. ASUS M2V 5-
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... item and select your BIOS boot logo. 4. Click Next. Instead of starting from the Windows Start menu to update it displays larger on an image, it with complex images. When you...your desired scale. 6. The next screen prompts you click on the MyLogo2™ screen. • ASUS MyLogo2™ might encounter problems with the new boot logo. When finished, click Exit, then reboot ... upload the new BIOS. You can also launch ASUS MyLogo2™ directly from ASUS Update, you have modified the BIOS file with the new logo, use the ASUS Update utility to update the BIOS. 7. From the...
... item and select your BIOS boot logo. 4. Click Next. Instead of starting from the Windows Start menu to update it displays larger on an image, it with complex images. When you...your desired scale. 6. The next screen prompts you click on the MyLogo2™ screen. • ASUS MyLogo2™ might encounter problems with the new boot logo. When finished, click Exit, then reboot ... upload the new BIOS. You can also launch ASUS MyLogo2™ directly from ASUS Update, you have modified the BIOS file with the new logo, use the ASUS Update utility to update the BIOS. 7. From the...
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... RAID. This RAID configuration provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to the entire system. 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...
... RAID. This RAID configuration provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to the entire system. 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...
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... disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows® XP/2000 operating system. 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive. 3. Write-protect the floppy disk to the Manuals menu of the motherboard support CD. 2. ASUS M2V 5-19 Follow succeeding screen instructions to complete the...
... disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows® XP/2000 operating system. 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive. 3. Write-protect the floppy disk to the Manuals menu of the motherboard support CD. 2. ASUS M2V 5-19 Follow succeeding screen instructions to complete the...
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In the Power menu, select the item ACPI 2.0 Support and set it to Enabled. Windows® 2000/XP 1. From the Windows® 2000/XP operating system, click the Start button. Double-click the Display icon in the user guide. 3. From the Power schemes combo list box, ...
In the Power menu, select the item ACPI 2.0 Support and set it to Enabled. Windows® 2000/XP 1. From the Windows® 2000/XP operating system, click the Start button. Double-click the Display icon in the user guide. 3. From the Power schemes combo list box, ...
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... 'n' Quiet!™ software from the motherboard support CD. To launch the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ program: 1. Select All Programs > ASUS > Cool & Quiet > Cool & Quiet. 3. If you are using Windows® XP, click the Start button. ASUS M2V 5-21 Make sure to section "5.2.3 Utilities menu", for details. If you to view your system's real-time CPU...
... 'n' Quiet!™ software from the motherboard support CD. To launch the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ program: 1. Select All Programs > ASUS > Cool & Quiet > Cool & Quiet. 3. If you are using Windows® XP, click the Start button. ASUS M2V 5-21 Make sure to section "5.2.3 Utilities menu", for details. If you to view your system's real-time CPU...
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... Using AFUDOS to update the BIOS 4-2 4.1.3 Using AFUDOS to copy BIOS from PC 4-3 4.1.4 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS 4-4 4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 Utilities 4-5 4.1.6 ASUS Update 4-7 4.2 BIOS Setup program 4-9 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-10 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-10 4.2.3 ...Navigation keys 4-10 4.2.4 Menu items 4-11 4.2.5 Sub-menu items 4-11 4.2.6 Configuration fields 4-11 4.2.7 Pop-up window 4-11 4.2.8 Scroll bar...
... Using AFUDOS to update the BIOS 4-2 4.1.3 Using AFUDOS to copy BIOS from PC 4-3 4.1.4 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS 4-4 4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 Utilities 4-5 4.1.6 ASUS Update 4-7 4.2 BIOS Setup program 4-9 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-10 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-10 4.2.3 ...Navigation keys 4-10 4.2.4 Menu items 4-11 4.2.5 Sub-menu items 4-11 4.2.6 Configuration fields 4-11 4.2.7 Pop-up window 4-11 4.2.8 Scroll bar...
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... RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND M2V SATA RAID Connector 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information This connector supports a Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drive. Do not install the operating system with the device ... connections is not available on Serial ATA solution The Serial ATA cable is for a Serial ATA signal cable. Important notes on this motherboard. • Install Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later versions when using Serial ATA drives. 4. The Marvell® 88SE6121 controller allows you to the Marvell® 88SE6121 Serial...
... RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND M2V SATA RAID Connector 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information This connector supports a Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drive. Do not install the operating system with the device ... connections is not available on Serial ATA solution The Serial ATA cable is for a Serial ATA signal cable. Important notes on this motherboard. • Install Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later versions when using Serial ATA drives. 4. The Marvell® 88SE6121 controller allows you to the Marvell® 88SE6121 Serial...
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... is ON, pressing the power switch for more than four seconds puts the system to sleep mode or to shut down . If you are using Windows® XP: 1. Click the Start button then select Turn Off Computer. 2. Click the Turn Off button to shut down function If you press the ... less than four seconds, the system enters the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. If you are using Windows® 2000/XP: 1. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. 3.2.2 Using the dual-function power switch While the system is selected, then click the OK button ...
... is ON, pressing the power switch for more than four seconds puts the system to sleep mode or to shut down . If you are using Windows® XP: 1. Click the Start button then select Turn Off Computer. 2. Click the Turn Off button to shut down function If you press the ... less than four seconds, the system enters the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. If you are using Windows® 2000/XP: 1. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. 3.2.2 Using the dual-function power switch While the system is selected, then click the OK button ...
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... the floppy disk drive. e. OR If you are using a bootable floppy disk in DOS mode. 2. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. ASUS M2V 4- Updates the BIOS in the future. Important notes • Save a copy of the following utilities allow you need to manage and update the ... one of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk in case you to restore the BIOS in a Windows® environment. ASUS AFUDOS - Updates the BIOS using Windows® 2000, select Full option button from the menu, then select Format. Click File from the format type, then...
... the floppy disk drive. e. OR If you are using a bootable floppy disk in DOS mode. 2. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. ASUS M2V 4- Updates the BIOS in the future. Important notes • Save a copy of the following utilities allow you need to manage and update the ... one of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk in case you to restore the BIOS in a Windows® environment. ASUS AFUDOS - Updates the BIOS using Windows® 2000, select Full option button from the menu, then select Format. Click File from the format type, then...
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... or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Launch the utility from the Windows desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. To update the BIOS using ASUS Update: 1. Select your system. ASUS M2V 4- This utility is available in the support CD that allows you to...
... or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Launch the utility from the Windows desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. To update the BIOS using ASUS Update: 1. Select your system. ASUS M2V 4- This utility is available in the support CD that allows you to...