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Reading flash ..... exe 2 DOS afudos /o[filename filename A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom 3. 按下 afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done Write to file...... ok A:\> 當 BIOS DOS 31 BIOS 2.1 使用 AFUDOS BIOS AFUDOS DOS BIOS BIOS 程式。AFUDOS BIOS BIOS BIOS 程式 BIOS 程式。 1.2MB BIOS 1 AFUDOS 程式(afudos. All rights reserved.
Reading flash ..... exe 2 DOS afudos /o[filename filename A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom 3. 按下 afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done Write to file...... ok A:\> 當 BIOS DOS 31 BIOS 2.1 使用 AFUDOS BIOS AFUDOS DOS BIOS BIOS 程式。AFUDOS BIOS BIOS BIOS 程式 BIOS 程式。 1.2MB BIOS 1 AFUDOS 程式(afudos. All rights reserved.
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...; A:\>afudos /iP5B-VM DO.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - done Writing flash ...... done Reading flash ...... 更新 BIOS 程式 AFUDOS BIOS 程式。 1 tw.asus.com BIOS 片中。 BIOS BIOS 2. 將 AFUDOS.EXE BIOS 3 DOS afudos /i[filename filename BIOS 程式。 A:\>afudos /iP5B-VM DO.ROM 4. Do not turn off power during flash...
...; A:\>afudos /iP5B-VM DO.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - done Writing flash ...... done Reading flash ...... 更新 BIOS 程式 AFUDOS BIOS 程式。 1 tw.asus.com BIOS 片中。 BIOS BIOS 2. 將 AFUDOS.EXE BIOS 3 DOS afudos /i[filename filename BIOS 程式。 A:\>afudos /iP5B-VM DO.ROM 4. Do not turn off power during flash...
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... 程式(AWDFLASH.EXE BIOS AwardBIOS Flash BIOS 程式。 1 http://tw.asus.com BIOS M2N-VM HDMI.bin FAT 32/16 格式的 USB BIOS 2 CD/DVD AwardBIOS Flash BIOS 3 DOS 4. 當 A BIOS 檔案與 AwardBIOS Flash 5 A awdflash 並按下 鍵。 AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd...
... 程式(AWDFLASH.EXE BIOS AwardBIOS Flash BIOS 程式。 1 http://tw.asus.com BIOS M2N-VM HDMI.bin FAT 32/16 格式的 USB BIOS 2 CD/DVD AwardBIOS Flash BIOS 3 DOS 4. 當 A BIOS 檔案與 AwardBIOS Flash 5 A awdflash 並按下 鍵。 AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd...
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... OK Write OK No Update Write Fail Warning: Don't Turn Off Power Or Reset System! 在更新 BIOS 9 Flash Complete BIOS F1 AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved For C51PV-MCP51-M2A-VM HDMI-00 DATE:04/13/2006 Flash Type - PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH... to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Programming Flash Memory - All Rights Reserved For C51PV-MCP51-M2A-VM HDMI-00 DATE:04/13/2006 Flash Type - 7 BIOS N BIOS 8 BIOS BIOS AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd.
... OK Write OK No Update Write Fail Warning: Don't Turn Off Power Or Reset System! 在更新 BIOS 9 Flash Complete BIOS F1 AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved For C51PV-MCP51-M2A-VM HDMI-00 DATE:04/13/2006 Flash Type - PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH... to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Programming Flash Memory - All Rights Reserved For C51PV-MCP51-M2A-VM HDMI-00 DATE:04/13/2006 Flash Type - 7 BIOS N BIOS 8 BIOS BIOS AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd.
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... computer 3-2 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function 3-2 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch 3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility 4-1 4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-4 4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 4-5 4.1.4 Updating the BIOS 4-6 4.1.5 Saving the current BIOS file 4-8 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 Legend bar 4-11 4.2.4 Menu items 4-11 4.2.5 Sub-menu...
... computer 3-2 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function 3-2 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch 3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility 4-1 4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-4 4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 4-5 4.1.4 Updating the BIOS 4-6 4.1.5 Saving the current BIOS file 4-8 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 Legend bar 4-11 4.2.4 Menu items 4-11 4.2.5 Sub-menu...
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... information Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence and ways of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. •...the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support DVD that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that comes with the motherboard package and the software. • ...
... information Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence and ways of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. •...the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support DVD that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that comes with the motherboard package and the software. • ...
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xiii M3N72-D specifications summary Rear panel I/O ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x S/PDIF Out (Coaxial) 1 x HDMI Out 1 x IEEE 1394a port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 8-channel audio I/O Internal I/O connectors... x CD audio in 1 x 24-pin ATX Power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector 1 x System Panel (Q-Connector) BIOS features 8 Mb Flash ROM, Award BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0, ASUS EZ Flash 2 Support DVD contents Drivers Express Gate ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update Anti-virus Utility (OEM version) Form factor ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30...
xiii M3N72-D specifications summary Rear panel I/O ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x S/PDIF Out (Coaxial) 1 x HDMI Out 1 x IEEE 1394a port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 8-channel audio I/O Internal I/O connectors... x CD audio in 1 x 24-pin ATX Power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector 1 x System Panel (Q-Connector) BIOS features 8 Mb Flash ROM, Award BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0, ASUS EZ Flash 2 Support DVD contents Drivers Express Gate ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update Anti-virus Utility (OEM version) Form factor ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30...
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...details. With better electric conductivity, it against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). See page 2-41 for details. ASUS M3N72-D 1-5 ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you easy ways to the motherboard. This unique module eliminates the trouble of connecting the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding ...adjusts both CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to system loading to launch the utility and update the BIOS without entering the OS. ASUS Crystal Sound This feature can enhance speech-centric applications like computer fans, air conditioners, and other background ...
...details. With better electric conductivity, it against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). See page 2-41 for details. ASUS M3N72-D 1-5 ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you easy ways to the motherboard. This unique module eliminates the trouble of connecting the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding ...adjusts both CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to system loading to launch the utility and update the BIOS without entering the OS. ASUS Crystal Sound This feature can enhance speech-centric applications like computer fans, air conditioners, and other background ...
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...motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in Windows environment without the hassle of the computer. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. See page 4-33 and 5-9 for details. 1.3.3 ASUS...increment to overclocking, C.P.R. Smart Support DVD This feature provides a checklist that are not. ASUS MyLogo 2™ This feature allows you can easily monitor the critical components of booting the BIOS. eliminates the need to overclocking. See page 5-33 for each parameter. 1-6 Chapter ...
...motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in Windows environment without the hassle of the computer. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. See page 4-33 and 5-9 for details. 1.3.3 ASUS...increment to overclocking, C.P.R. Smart Support DVD This feature provides a checklist that are not. ASUS MyLogo 2™ This feature allows you can easily monitor the critical components of booting the BIOS. eliminates the need to overclocking. See page 5-33 for each parameter. 1-6 Chapter ...
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...the it and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . Refer to the chassis with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. ASUS M3N72-D 2-21 The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you intend to install expansion cards. Secure the card... so may need IRQ assignments; Turn on the next page. 3. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Remove the bracket opposite ...
...the it and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . Refer to the chassis with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. ASUS M3N72-D 2-21 The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you intend to install expansion cards. Secure the card... so may need IRQ assignments; Turn on the next page. 3. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Remove the bracket opposite ...
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...seconds, then move the jumper again to pins 1-2. 3. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to the chipset limitation, AC power off and on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system... settings to default values. • Due to re-enter data. 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.... battery and move the cap back to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. ASUS M3N72-D 2-25 The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS.
...seconds, then move the jumper again to pins 1-2. 3. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to the chipset limitation, AC power off and on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system... settings to default values. • Due to re-enter data. 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.... battery and move the cap back to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. ASUS M3N72-D 2-25 The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS.
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.... CPU: AMD Athlon64 ADH3200IAA4DE/512KB (single core) DIMM: Kingston DDR2-800 1G x1 (BIOS share memory: 256MB) HDD: Seagate ST3160023A (ATA100) ODD: Sony BWU100A • To... example for a high-definition multimedia interface (HDMI) connector. • This motherboard comes with the higher-version DVD player and drivers will affect the playback quality...65533;/�P�D�I�F��O�u��t�p�o�r�t�. ASUS M3N72-D 2-27 Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Orange...
.... CPU: AMD Athlon64 ADH3200IAA4DE/512KB (single core) DIMM: Kingston DDR2-800 1G x1 (BIOS share memory: 256MB) HDD: Seagate ST3160023A (ATA100) ODD: Sony BWU100A • To... example for a high-definition multimedia interface (HDMI) connector. • This motherboard comes with the higher-version DVD player and drivers will affect the playback quality...65533;/�P�D�I�F��O�u��t�p�o�r�t�. ASUS M3N72-D 2-27 Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Orange...
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...in the bundled support DVD before using Windows XP® or later version. right angle side ASUS M3N72-D 2-31 If you install SATA hard disk drives to the SATA connectors, you are for the...chipset limitation, when set any of SATA cable to the onboard SATA port to the manual bundled in the BIOS to [RAID]. • Before creating a RAID set to RAID mode, all SATA ports run at ...to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the SATA Operation Mode item in the motherboard support DVD. • SATA 5-6 connectors support AHCI mode and RAID mode only. If you may ...
...in the bundled support DVD before using Windows XP® or later version. right angle side ASUS M3N72-D 2-31 If you install SATA hard disk drives to the SATA connectors, you are for the...chipset limitation, when set any of SATA cable to the onboard SATA port to the manual bundled in the BIOS to [RAID]. • Before creating a RAID set to RAID mode, all SATA ports run at ...to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the SATA Operation Mode item in the motherboard support DVD. • SATA 5-6 connectors support AHCI mode and RAID mode only. If you may ...
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... an AC'97 front panel audio module to [HD Audio]; By default, this connector, set the Front Panel Support Type item in the BIOS setup to this connector is for details. Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front... panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the item to [HD Audio]. ASUS M3N72-D 2-37 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector...
... an AC'97 front panel audio module to [HD Audio]; By default, this connector, set the Front Panel Support Type item in the BIOS setup to this connector is for details. Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front... panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the item to [HD Audio]. ASUS M3N72-D 2-37 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector...
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... (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for the HDD Activity LED. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. 14. The IDE LED lights up when you to this connector. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is... (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRSR) This connector is for system reboot without turning off mode depending on the system power, and blinks when...
... (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for the HDD Activity LED. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. 14. The IDE LED lights up when you to this connector. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is... (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRSR) This connector is for system reboot without turning off mode depending on the system power, and blinks when...
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... case lights up when you turned on the power, the system may light up for assistance. ASUS M3N72-D 3-1 Connect the power cord to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system ...first time 1. If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from the time you press the ATX power button. Follow the instructions in the following order: a. Turn on test. After applying power... standby" feature, the monitor LED may have failed a power-on the devices in Chapter 4. BIOS beep codes BIOS Beep One short beep One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated)...
... case lights up when you turned on the power, the system may light up for assistance. ASUS M3N72-D 3-1 Connect the power cord to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system ...first time 1. If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from the time you press the ATX power button. Follow the instructions in the following order: a. Turn on test. After applying power... standby" feature, the monitor LED may have failed a power-on the devices in Chapter 4. BIOS beep codes BIOS Beep One short beep One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated)...
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... While the system is ON, pressing the power switch for less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Refer to shut down the computer. 3. 3.2 Turning off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows® Vista™... to section 4.5 Power Menu in Chapter 4 for more than four seconds puts the system to sleep mode or to soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. Click the Start button then select ShutDown. 2.
... While the system is ON, pressing the power switch for less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Refer to shut down the computer. 3. 3.2 Turning off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows® Vista™... to section 4.5 Power Menu in Chapter 4 for more than four seconds puts the system to sleep mode or to soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. Click the Start button then select ShutDown. 2.
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Detailed descriptions of the BIOS ChapBtIeOrS4:se4tup parameters are also provided. This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
Detailed descriptions of the BIOS ChapBtIeOrS4:se4tup parameters are also provided. This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
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Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-9 4.3 Main menu 4-13 4.4 Advanced menu 4-18 4.5 Power menu 4-27 4.6 Boot menu 4-31 4.7 Tools menu 4-35 4.8 Exit menu 4-37 ASUS M3N72-D
Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-9 4.3 Main menu 4-13 4.4 Advanced menu 4-18 4.5 Power menu 4-27 4.6 Boot menu 4-31 4.7 Tools menu 4-35 4.8 Exit menu 4-37 ASUS M3N72-D
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Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS M3N72-D 4-1 AwardBIOS Flash Utility (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk or USB flash disk.) 3. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or Award BIOS Flash utilities. 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or...
Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS M3N72-D 4-1 AwardBIOS Flash Utility (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk or USB flash disk.) 3. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or Award BIOS Flash utilities. 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or...