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...Starting up 3.1 Installing an operating system 3-2 3.2 Powering up 3-2 3.3 Support CD information 3-2 3.3.1 Running the support CD 3-3 3.3.2 Utilities menu 3-4 3.3.3 Make disk 3-5 3.3.4 ASUS contact information 3-5 3.4 Software information 3-6 Chapter 4: Motherboard Info 4.1 Introduction 4-2 4.2 Motherboard layout 4-2 4.3 Jumpers 4-3 4.4 Connectors 4-5 Chapter 5: BIOS Information 5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 5-2 5.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 5-2 5.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 5-3 5.1.3 AwardBIOS Flash utility 5-4 5.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 5-6 5.1.5 ASUS...
...Starting up 3.1 Installing an operating system 3-2 3.2 Powering up 3-2 3.3 Support CD information 3-2 3.3.1 Running the support CD 3-3 3.3.2 Utilities menu 3-4 3.3.3 Make disk 3-5 3.3.4 ASUS contact information 3-5 3.4 Software information 3-6 Chapter 4: Motherboard Info 4.1 Introduction 4-2 4.2 Motherboard layout 4-2 4.3 Jumpers 4-3 4.4 Connectors 4-5 Chapter 5: BIOS Information 5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 5-2 5.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 5-2 5.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 5-3 5.1.3 AwardBIOS Flash utility 5-4 5.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 5-6 5.1.5 ASUS...
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... the interference by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from digital apparatus set out in a particular installation. Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of Communications. Operation is subject to an outlet on , the user is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for connection of shielded cables for help.
... the interference by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from digital apparatus set out in a particular installation. Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of Communications. Operation is subject to an outlet on , the user is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for connection of shielded cables for help.
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... and install drivers and utilities from the support CD. 4. Chapter 2: Basic installation This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on the front and rear panel, and internal components. 2. Chapter 4: Motherboard information This chapter gives information about the ASUS Vintage V-Series M2A690G barebone system. Chapter 5: BIOS information This chapter tells how to install components in the system. 3. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. 5. How this guide Audience This guide...
... and install drivers and utilities from the support CD. 4. Chapter 2: Basic installation This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on the front and rear panel, and internal components. 2. Chapter 4: Motherboard information This chapter gives information about the ASUS Vintage V-Series M2A690G barebone system. Chapter 5: BIOS information This chapter tells how to install components in the system. 3. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. 5. How this guide Audience This guide...
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Item description 1. Support CD 4. Cable • AC power cable 3. User guide An optional card reader is damaged or missing, contact your V-Series M2A690G system package for the users to purchase. ASUS V-Series M2A690G barebone system with the system for the following items. If any of the items is available along with • ASUS motherboard • Power supply unit • ASUS chassis 2. System package contents Check your retailer immediately.
Item description 1. Support CD 4. Cable • AC power cable 3. User guide An optional card reader is damaged or missing, contact your V-Series M2A690G system package for the users to purchase. ASUS V-Series M2A690G barebone system with the system for the following items. If any of the items is available along with • ASUS motherboard • Power supply unit • ASUS chassis 2. System package contents Check your retailer immediately.
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... disk drive slot, power button, and several I/O ports are located at the front panel. 1 R 2 3 4 5 6 9 7 8 9 1- Chapter 1: System introduction 1.1 Welcome! Thank you ahead in the world of system memory using DDR2-800/667/533 DIMMs. High-resolution graphics via Nividia on board Gfx or PCI Express x16 slot, Serial ATA, USB 2.0, and 8-channel audio feature the system and take you for choosing the ASUS V-Series M2A690G! The ASUS V-Series M2A690G is an all-in a stylish casing...
... disk drive slot, power button, and several I/O ports are located at the front panel. 1 R 2 3 4 5 6 9 7 8 9 1- Chapter 1: System introduction 1.1 Welcome! Thank you ahead in the world of system memory using DDR2-800/667/533 DIMMs. High-resolution graphics via Nividia on board Gfx or PCI Express x16 slot, Serial ATA, USB 2.0, and 8-channel audio feature the system and take you for choosing the ASUS V-Series M2A690G! The ASUS V-Series M2A690G is an all-in a stylish casing...
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Power button. HDD LED. IEEE1394 port. This LED lights up when data is to be installed in the 3.5-inch drive bay, and connected to the motherboard through a USB cable. USB 2.0 ports. This V-series provide V2/V3 two types of old version, such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others. 7. An optional Card Reader (see the figure bellow) available. Two empty 5.25-inch bays. Reset button. This Mic (pink) port connects a microphone. 9. Press this button to turn the system...
Power button. HDD LED. IEEE1394 port. This LED lights up when data is to be installed in the 3.5-inch drive bay, and connected to the motherboard through a USB cable. USB 2.0 ports. This V-series provide V2/V3 two types of old version, such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others. 7. An optional Card Reader (see the figure bellow) available. Two empty 5.25-inch bays. Reset button. This Mic (pink) port connects a microphone. 9. Press this button to turn the system...
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... for the descriptions for the HDMI card ports. Remove these covers when installing expansion cards. 17. Refer to be installed on the PCI Express x 16 slot on the motherboard. Line Out port (lime). This port connects a headphone or a speaker. Chassis fan vent. This 6-pin IEEE 1394 port provides high-speed connectivity for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 9. Line In port (light blue). This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. 12. Power supply unit fan vent. After it is avialbe...
... for the descriptions for the HDMI card ports. Remove these covers when installing expansion cards. 17. Refer to be installed on the PCI Express x 16 slot on the motherboard. Line Out port (lime). This port connects a headphone or a speaker. Chassis fan vent. This 6-pin IEEE 1394 port provides high-speed connectivity for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 9. Line In port (light blue). This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. 12. Power supply unit fan vent. After it is avialbe...
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... Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) 3. Unplug the power cable from the power outlet and make sure that the system is OFF before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on a grounded antistatic pad or in soft-off mode, and not powered OFF. Hard disk drive 5. Expansion card(s) 4. The motherboard...
... Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) 3. Unplug the power cable from the power outlet and make sure that the system is OFF before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on a grounded antistatic pad or in soft-off mode, and not powered OFF. Hard disk drive 5. Expansion card(s) 4. The motherboard...
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... card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on the slot. 5. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. See Chapter 5 for the card. 2. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. Failure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Turn on the next page. 3. Install the software drivers for later use...
... card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on the slot. 5. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. See Chapter 5 for the card. 2. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. Failure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Turn on the next page. 3. Install the software drivers for later use...
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... the SATA connector at the back of the drive, then connect the other end of the IDE ribbon cable to the primary IDE connector (labeled PRI_IDE) on the motherboard. Connect one of the Serial ATA connectors. 2-16 Chapter 2: Basic installation Remove the dummy drive slot cover from the front panel. 9. See page 4-6 for the location of the 3.5-inch external bay (with the metal plate cover). 3. Replace the front panel. 2.8 Installing a hard disk drive To install a Serial ATA hard disk drive...
... the SATA connector at the back of the drive, then connect the other end of the IDE ribbon cable to the primary IDE connector (labeled PRI_IDE) on the motherboard. Connect one of the Serial ATA connectors. 2-16 Chapter 2: Basic installation Remove the dummy drive slot cover from the front panel. 9. See page 4-6 for the location of the 3.5-inch external bay (with the metal plate cover). 3. Replace the front panel. 2.8 Installing a hard disk drive To install a Serial ATA hard disk drive...
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...; Screen display and driver options may not be the same for general reference only. Visit the ASUS website for more information. • Windows XP OS setup cannot recognize Serial ATA hard drives without notice. Use the bundled floppy disk when installing Windows XP OS to a Serial ATA hard drive. • From the Windows XP setup screen, press F6 when prompted then follow succeeding screen instructions to install the SATA drivers. 3.2 Powering up Refer to your hardware. 3.1 Installing an operating...
...; Screen display and driver options may not be the same for general reference only. Visit the ASUS website for more information. • Windows XP OS setup cannot recognize Serial ATA hard drives without notice. Use the bundled floppy disk when installing Windows XP OS to a Serial ATA hard drive. • From the Windows XP setup screen, press F6 when prompted then follow succeeding screen instructions to install the SATA drivers. 3.2 Powering up Refer to your hardware. 3.1 Installing an operating...
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...you set the Onboard SATA Type item in a Windows® environment. ASUS V-Series M2A690G 3- ASUS InstAll - This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet Utility This item installs the ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet utility. For more detailed instructions, refer to the RAID manual in the support This item appears only when you to update the motherboard BIOS in the BIOS to configure Serial ATA (SATA) RAID/AHCI drive disk. 3.3.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software...
...you set the Onboard SATA Type item in a Windows® environment. ASUS V-Series M2A690G 3- ASUS InstAll - This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet Utility This item installs the ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet utility. For more detailed instructions, refer to the RAID manual in the support This item appears only when you to update the motherboard BIOS in the BIOS to configure Serial ATA (SATA) RAID/AHCI drive disk. 3.3.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software...
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... boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. 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. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM...
... boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. 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. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM...
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... following configuration: CPU : Memory : Graphics card : Parallel ATA devices : Serial ATA device : Optical drive : SCSI devices : Intel® Pentium® 4 3.6 GHz 512 MB DDR (x 4) PCI Express x16 Nvidia EN5900 IDE hard disk drive (x 2) SATA hard disk drive CD-ROM (x2) SCSI card and SCSI hard disk drive • You must install a PSU with more power-consuming devices. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR and 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed to connect the 4-pin ATX +12 V power plug; The system may become unstable or may not boot up...
... following configuration: CPU : Memory : Graphics card : Parallel ATA devices : Serial ATA device : Optical drive : SCSI devices : Intel® Pentium® 4 3.6 GHz 512 MB DDR (x 4) PCI Express x16 Nvidia EN5900 IDE hard disk drive (x 2) SATA hard disk drive CD-ROM (x2) SCSI card and SCSI hard disk drive • You must install a PSU with more power-consuming devices. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR and 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed to connect the 4-pin ATX +12 V power plug; The system may become unstable or may not boot up...
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... to continue. 5- Chapter 5: BIOS setup ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk, USB Flash, or the motherboard support CD during POST.) 2. b. Insert the Windows® 2000 CD to the floppy disk drive. From the Open field, type D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: assuming that D: is your BIOS The following to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. Save a copy of the following utilities allow you need to restore the BIOS in case you to create...
... to continue. 5- Chapter 5: BIOS setup ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk, USB Flash, or the motherboard support CD during POST.) 2. b. Insert the Windows® 2000 CD to the floppy disk drive. From the Open field, type D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: assuming that D: is your BIOS The following to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. Save a copy of the following utilities allow you need to restore the BIOS in case you to create...
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... boot failure! ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.00 FLASH TYPE: Winbond W39V040C/FC (4MB) Current ROM BOARD: M2A-VM VER: 0103 DATE: 08/25/2006 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [ESC] Exit [Up/Down/Home/End] Move (2) Enter BIOS setup program. ASUS V-Series M2A690G 5- You can switch between drives by two methods. (1) Insert the floppy disk / USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file to display...
... boot failure! ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.00 FLASH TYPE: Winbond W39V040C/FC (4MB) Current ROM BOARD: M2A-VM VER: 0103 DATE: 08/25/2006 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [ESC] Exit [Up/Down/Home/End] Move (2) Enter BIOS setup program. ASUS V-Series M2A690G 5- You can switch between drives by two methods. (1) Insert the floppy disk / USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file to display...
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... 5.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is copied to your system. Place the support CD in the support CD that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. The ASUS Update utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. 5- Chapter 5: BIOS setup This utility is available in the optical drive. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). The Drivers menu appears. 2. Installing ASUS Update...
... 5.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is copied to your system. Place the support CD in the support CD that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. The ASUS Update utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. 5- Chapter 5: BIOS setup This utility is available in the optical drive. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). The Drivers menu appears. 2. Installing ASUS Update...
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...5.4.5 Onboard Device Configuration Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Onboard Device Configuration South OnChip IDE Device South OnChip PCI Device Front Panel Type Primary Display Adapter Onboard LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM Serial Port1 Address Parallel Port Address Parallel Port Mode x ECP Mode Use DMA [HD Audio] [PCIEx] [Enabled] [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [378/IRQ7] [EPP] 3 Select Menu Item Specific Help F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select SubMenu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit ASUS V-Series M2A690G...
...5.4.5 Onboard Device Configuration Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Onboard Device Configuration South OnChip IDE Device South OnChip PCI Device Front Panel Type Primary Display Adapter Onboard LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM Serial Port1 Address Parallel Port Address Parallel Port Mode x ECP Mode Use DMA [HD Audio] [PCIEx] [Enabled] [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [378/IRQ7] [EPP] 3 Select Menu Item Specific Help F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select SubMenu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit ASUS V-Series M2A690G...
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...which graphics controller to legacy AC`97 or high-definition audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] OnChip IDE Channel 0 [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onchip IDE channel 0 controller . Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Onboard SATA Type [IDE Controller] Allows you to select the onboard Serial ATA type. Configuration options: [IDE Controller] [RAID Controller] [AHCI Controller] Front Panel Type [HD Audio] Allows you to set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to use as...
...which graphics controller to legacy AC`97 or high-definition audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] OnChip IDE Channel 0 [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onchip IDE channel 0 controller . Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Onboard SATA Type [IDE Controller] Allows you to select the onboard Serial ATA type. Configuration options: [IDE Controller] [RAID Controller] [AHCI Controller] Front Panel Type [HD Audio] Allows you to set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to use as...
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.../2006 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\M2NPVOC A: WIN98ESE C: NETTERM DRIVERS RECYCLED WUTEMP NEWFOL~1 INSTALL Note [Enter] Select [S] Save [ESC]Exit [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/Home/End] Move 5.8 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to confirm your changes to the BIOS items. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Load Setup Default Discard Changes Select Menu Item Specific...
.../2006 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\M2NPVOC A: WIN98ESE C: NETTERM DRIVERS RECYCLED WUTEMP NEWFOL~1 INSTALL Note [Enter] Select [S] Save [ESC]Exit [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/Home/End] Move 5.8 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to confirm your changes to the BIOS items. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Load Setup Default Discard Changes Select Menu Item Specific...