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Contents Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-3 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility 2-4 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-6 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility 2-8 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 Navigation keys 2-12 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 2-13 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-...
Contents Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-3 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility 2-4 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-6 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility 2-8 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 Navigation keys 2-12 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 2-13 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-...
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...; Chapter 3: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. About this guide is organized This manual contains the following sources for additional information and...
...; Chapter 3: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. About this guide is organized This manual contains the following sources for additional information and...
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xi M2A-MVP specifications summary Back panel I/O ports I�n�t�e�r�n�a��l �I/�O��c�o��n�n�e�c��to��rs� BIOS features Manageability Support CD Form factor 1 x PS...ATX Power connector 4-pin ATX 12 V Power connector System panel connector 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0 WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, and PXE Chassis Intrusion Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Live Update Utility Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX...
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... need to share and distribute their favorite settings. ASUS M2A-MVP 1- Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. Simply press the predefined hotkey to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS BIOS Profile that allows you to personalize and add style...
... need to share and distribute their favorite settings. ASUS M2A-MVP 1- Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. Simply press the predefined hotkey to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS BIOS Profile that allows you to personalize and add style...
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... Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. d. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 3. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy, USB Flash disk, or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) 4. Click File from the menu, then select Format. e. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy...
... Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. d. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 3. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy, USB Flash disk, or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) 4. Click File from the menu, then select Format. e. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy...
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... EZ Flash 2: 1. Then press . 4. Press + during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to enable it is accessible by pressing before the correct file is found . ASUS M2A-MVP 2-
... EZ Flash 2: 1. Then press . 4. Press + during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to enable it is accessible by pressing before the correct file is found . ASUS M2A-MVP 2-
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Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to copy the current BIOS file that the floppy disk is not write-protected and has at the prompt type: afudos /o[filename] where the [filename] is any user-assigned ... support devices such as USB flash disk, or floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be same as shown. 1. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom Main filename Extension name 3. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. ok A:\> ...
Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to copy the current BIOS file that the floppy disk is not write-protected and has at the prompt type: afudos /o[filename] where the [filename] is any user-assigned ... support devices such as USB flash disk, or floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be same as shown. 1. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom Main filename Extension name 3. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. ok A:\> ...
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... ...... 0x0008CC00 (9%) Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to a bootable floppy disk. done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS M2A-MVP 2- Save the BIOS file to prevent system boot failure! 5. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc.... power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is the latest or the original BIOS file on a piece of paper. Reboot the system from the motherboard support CD to type the exact BIOS filename at the ...
... ...... 0x0008CC00 (9%) Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to a bootable floppy disk. done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS M2A-MVP 2- Save the BIOS file to prevent system boot failure! 5. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc.... power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is the latest or the original BIOS file on a piece of paper. Reboot the system from the motherboard support CD to type the exact BIOS filename at the ...
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... the floppy disk for the original or updated BIOS file. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support CD, the USB flash disk, or the floppy disk that contains the updated BIOS file. • Prepare the motherboard support CD, the USB flash disk, or the floppy disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility. • Make sure...
... the floppy disk for the original or updated BIOS file. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support CD, the USB flash disk, or the floppy disk that contains the updated BIOS file. • Prepare the motherboard support CD, the USB flash disk, or the floppy disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility. • Make sure...
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... ASUS M2A-MVP 2- Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. Checking for floppy... Insert the USB flash disk that contains BIOS file to the optical drive. 3. Turn on the system. 2. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file. Recovering the BIOS ... motherboard. The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for the original or updated BIOS file. Bad BIOS checksum. Recovering the BIOS from the USB flash disk To recover the BIOS from the support CD: 1. Starting BIOS recovery... The utility then updates the corrupted BIOS ...
... ASUS M2A-MVP 2- Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. Checking for floppy... Insert the USB flash disk that contains BIOS file to the optical drive. 3. Turn on the system. 2. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file. Recovering the BIOS ... motherboard. The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for the original or updated BIOS file. Bad BIOS checksum. Recovering the BIOS from the USB flash disk To recover the BIOS from the support CD: 1. Starting BIOS recovery... The utility then updates the corrupted BIOS ...
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... you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. This utility is copied to : • 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...
... you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. This utility is copied to : • 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...
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The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Click Next. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest the Internet option from 3. ASUS M2A-MVP 2- Select Update BIOS from the you to avoid network traffic, or drop‑down menu, then click Next. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. click Auto Select.
The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Click Next. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest the Internet option from 3. ASUS M2A-MVP 2- Select Update BIOS from the you to avoid network traffic, or drop‑down menu, then click Next. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. click Auto Select.
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... menu, then click Next. 3. Follow the screen instructions to avail all its features. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Always update the utility to complete the update process. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Click Next. 5. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs...
... menu, then click Next. 3. Follow the screen instructions to avail all its features. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Always update the utility to complete the update process. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Click Next. 5. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs...
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... and updating your BIOS." Being a menu-driven program, it as possible. 2.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that the computer can enable the security password feature or change the configuration of your computer in the future. If you are not prompted to use as easy to your data or system. ASUS M2A-MVP 2-11...
... and updating your BIOS." Being a menu-driven program, it as possible. 2.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that the computer can enable the security password feature or change the configuration of your computer in the future. If you are not prompted to use as easy to your data or system. ASUS M2A-MVP 2-11...
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... password. Profile Press ENTER to run the utility to [Always], BIOS checks for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system. After you set to select and update BIOS. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS O.C. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] 2.7 Tools menu The ...Tools menu items allow you to [Setup], BIOS checks for special functions. Confirm the password when prompted. Password Check...
... password. Profile Press ENTER to run the utility to [Always], BIOS checks for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system. After you set to select and update BIOS. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS O.C. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] 2.7 Tools menu The ...Tools menu items allow you to [Setup], BIOS checks for special functions. Confirm the password when prompted. Password Check...
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... to Profile 2 Load from Profile 1 Save to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. Press to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.00 FLASH TYPE: Winbond W39V080A/BP Current ROM BOARD: M2A-MVP VER: 0204 DATE: 10/25/06 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note...
... to Profile 2 Load from Profile 1 Save to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. Press to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.00 FLASH TYPE: Winbond W39V080A/BP Current ROM BOARD: M2A-MVP VER: 0204 DATE: 10/25/06 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note...
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ASUSTek O.C.Profile Utility V1.00 Current CMOS BOARD: M2A-MVP VER: 0111 DATE: 10/25/06 PATH: A:\ A: Restore CMOS BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [ESC] Exit [... as USB flash disk, or floppy disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS to save and load CMOS. Profile Allows you to run the utility. Press to run the utility to prevent system boot failure! 2-38 Chapter...
ASUSTek O.C.Profile Utility V1.00 Current CMOS BOARD: M2A-MVP VER: 0111 DATE: 10/25/06 PATH: A:\ A: Restore CMOS BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [ESC] Exit [... as USB flash disk, or floppy disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS to save and load CMOS. Profile Allows you to run the utility. Press to run the utility to prevent system boot failure! 2-38 Chapter...
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... Format (PDF). 3- Chapter 3: Software support 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. ... connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP) Adobe Reader V7.0 Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader that the motherboard supports. ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet Utility Installs the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet™ software...
... Format (PDF). 3- Chapter 3: Software support 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. ... connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP) Adobe Reader V7.0 Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader that the motherboard supports. ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet Utility Installs the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet™ software...