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... 2-16 2.3.6 System Information 2-17 2.4 Advanced menu 2-18 2.4.1 Jumperfree Configuration 2-18 2.4.2 CPU Configuration 2-20 2.4.3 Chipset 2-23 2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration 2-25 2.4.5 PCI PnP 2-26 2.4.6 USB Configuration 2-27 2.5 Power menu 2-29...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 ...
... 2-16 2.3.6 System Information 2-17 2.4 Advanced menu 2-18 2.4.1 Jumperfree Configuration 2-18 2.4.2 CPU Configuration 2-20 2.4.3 Chipset 2-23 2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration 2-25 2.4.5 PCI PnP 2-26 2.4.6 USB Configuration 2-27 2.5 Power menu 2-29...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 ...
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... ��A�th�l�o�n™ 64 / Sempron™ processor AMD64 architecture enables simultaneous 32- M2A-MVP specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots CrossFire Storage/RAID Audio LAN IEEE 1394 USB 2.0 ASUS special features Socket AM2 for discrete graphics card 2 x PCI Express™ x1 slots 2 x PCI slots Supports ATI...
... ��A�th�l�o�n™ 64 / Sempron™ processor AMD64 architecture enables simultaneous 32- M2A-MVP specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots CrossFire Storage/RAID Audio LAN IEEE 1394 USB 2.0 ASUS special features Socket AM2 for discrete graphics card 2 x PCI Express™ x1 slots 2 x PCI slots Supports ATI...
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...sockets OR • install identical DIMM pair in DIMM_A1 and DIMM_B1 (yellow sockets) and another identical DIMM pair in DIMM_A2 and DIMM_B2 (black sockets) ASUS M2A-MVP 1-15 Populated Populated Populated Sockets DIMM_B1 DIMM_A2 Populated - - - Populated Populated DIMM_B2 - - - Recommended memory configurations Mode Single-Channel Dual-channel (1)*...DDR2 memory modules. Refer to the DDR2 Qualified Vendors List below for details. • Due to chipset resource allocation, the system may detect less than 8 GB system memory when you obtain memory modules from the same vendor.
...sockets OR • install identical DIMM pair in DIMM_A1 and DIMM_B1 (yellow sockets) and another identical DIMM pair in DIMM_A2 and DIMM_B2 (black sockets) ASUS M2A-MVP 1-15 Populated Populated Populated Sockets DIMM_B1 DIMM_A2 Populated - - - Populated Populated DIMM_B2 - - - Recommended memory configurations Mode Single-Channel Dual-channel (1)*...DDR2 memory modules. Refer to the DDR2 Qualified Vendors List below for details. • Due to chipset resource allocation, the system may detect less than 8 GB system memory when you obtain memory modules from the same vendor.
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...data. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! 1.9 Jumper 1. You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to the chipset limitation, AC power off and on CLRTC jumper default position. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Move the jumper cap from ... 1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to re-enter data. Plug the power cord and turn off is required prior using C.P.R. M2A-MVP M2A-MVP Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC • You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to...
...data. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! 1.9 Jumper 1. You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to the chipset limitation, AC power off and on CLRTC jumper default position. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Move the jumper cap from ... 1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to re-enter data. Plug the power cord and turn off is required prior using C.P.R. M2A-MVP M2A-MVP Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC • You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to...
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...malfunction. Loads the optimal settings for the most demanding tasks. 2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS setup EPP Memory The ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System feature intelligently determines the system load and automatically boosts the performance for the system. If ... menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Jumperfree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration 2.4.1 Jumperfree Configuration Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Configure System Frequency/Voltage AI Overclocking [Auto...
...malfunction. Loads the optimal settings for the most demanding tasks. 2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS setup EPP Memory The ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System feature intelligently determines the system load and automatically boosts the performance for the system. If ... menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Jumperfree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration 2.4.1 Jumperfree Configuration Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Configure System Frequency/Voltage AI Overclocking [Auto...
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...to be corrected while idle. Configuration options: [1.550 V] [1.525 V] [1.500 V] [1.475 V] [1.450]~[0.825 V] [0.800 V] [Auto] 2.4.3 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you use . Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY VGA Priority [1st PCIE>2nd PCIE] Hyper Transport Configuration PCI Express Options 1st PCIE>2nd PCIE>...DIMMs are correct. Configuration options: [1st PCIE>2nd PCIE>PCI] [2nd PCIE>1st PCIE>PCI] [PCI>1st PCIE>2nd PCIE] ASUS M2A-MVP 2-23 Doing this while memory is not being used improves performance. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] Alternate VID [Auto] Specifies the...
...to be corrected while idle. Configuration options: [1.550 V] [1.525 V] [1.500 V] [1.475 V] [1.450]~[0.825 V] [0.800 V] [Auto] 2.4.3 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you use . Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY VGA Priority [1st PCIE>2nd PCIE] Hyper Transport Configuration PCI Express Options 1st PCIE>2nd PCIE>...DIMMs are correct. Configuration options: [1st PCIE>2nd PCIE>PCI] [2nd PCIE>1st PCIE>PCI] [PCI>1st PCIE>2nd PCIE] ASUS M2A-MVP 2-23 Doing this while memory is not being used improves performance. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] Alternate VID [Auto] Specifies the...
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...avoid computer virus infection. OR 1. Write-protect the floppy disk to complete the process. - ASUS M2A-MVP 2-49 Press during POST to install third-party SCSI or RAID driver. 2. The following menu...the floppy drive then press . 9. When the Drivers menu appears, click Make ULi Chipset Driver Disk to complete the installation. Press the any key when the system prompts "...from the optical drive." Insert a formatted floppy disk into the optical drive. 6. Place the motherboard support CD into the floppy disk drive. 5. Follow succeeding screen instructions to complete the process....
...avoid computer virus infection. OR 1. Write-protect the floppy disk to complete the process. - ASUS M2A-MVP 2-49 Press during POST to install third-party SCSI or RAID driver. 2. The following menu...the floppy drive then press . 9. When the Drivers menu appears, click Make ULi Chipset Driver Disk to complete the installation. Press the any key when the system prompts "...from the optical drive." Insert a formatted floppy disk into the optical drive. 6. Place the motherboard support CD into the floppy disk drive. 5. Follow succeeding screen instructions to complete the process....
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ATI Chipset Driver Installs the ATI® chipset driver. ASUS M2A-MVP 3- ASUS InstAll-Drivers Installation Wizard Installs the ASUS InstAll-Drivers installation wizard. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Driver Installs the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet™ driver. Realtek Audio Driver Installs the Realtek® audio driver. Marvell Yukon Gigabit Ethernet Driver Installs the Marvell® Yukon Gigabit Ethernet driver. 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices.
ATI Chipset Driver Installs the ATI® chipset driver. ASUS M2A-MVP 3- ASUS InstAll-Drivers Installation Wizard Installs the ASUS InstAll-Drivers installation wizard. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Driver Installs the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet™ driver. Realtek Audio Driver Installs the Realtek® audio driver. Marvell Yukon Gigabit Ethernet Driver Installs the Marvell® Yukon Gigabit Ethernet driver. 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices.