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... Priority 2-31 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 2-32 2.6.3 Security 2-33 2.7 Exit menu 2-35 Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 Installing an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support CD information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-4 3.2.4 Make Disk menu 3-5 3.2.5 Manual menu 3-5 3.2.6 ASUS Contact information 3-6 3.2.7 Other information 3-6
... Priority 2-31 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 2-32 2.6.3 Security 2-33 2.7 Exit menu 2-35 Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 Installing an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support CD information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-4 3.2.4 Make Disk menu 3-5 3.2.5 Manual menu 3-5 3.2.6 ASUS Contact information 3-6 3.2.7 Other information 3-6
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xi x 7.6 in . M2A-MX specifications summary Rear panel Internal connectors Power Requirement Accessories Form Factor Support CD 1 x Parallel port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x VGA Out port 1 x COM ... 1 x Serial ATA signal cable 1 x SATA power cable 1 x UltraDMA 133 / 100 / 66 1 x Floppy disk drive cable 1 x I/O Shield User guide MicroATX: 9.6 in . (24.5 cm x 19.4 cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Live Update utility AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Utility Anti-virus software (OEM version) *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
xi x 7.6 in . M2A-MX specifications summary Rear panel Internal connectors Power Requirement Accessories Form Factor Support CD 1 x Parallel port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x VGA Out port 1 x COM ... 1 x Serial ATA signal cable 1 x SATA power cable 1 x UltraDMA 133 / 100 / 66 1 x Floppy disk drive cable 1 x I/O Shield User guide MicroATX: 9.6 in . (24.5 cm x 19.4 cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Live Update utility AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Utility Anti-virus software (OEM version) *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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... settings for the expansion card. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction Turn on the slot. 5. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. Failure to install expansion cards. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Secure the card...
... settings for the expansion card. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction Turn on the slot. 5. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. Failure to install expansion cards. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Secure the card...
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... Onboard LAN shared Onboard VGA shared Onchip SATA PCI Card1 PCI Card2 F G H shared shared shared When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments;
... Onboard LAN shared Onboard VGA shared Onchip SATA PCI Card1 PCI Card2 F G H shared shared shared When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments;
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... Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). The ASUS Update utility allows you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a...for details on these utilities. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. ASUS EZ Flash: Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is copied to the corresponding sections for the Utilities screen menu....
... Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). The ASUS Update utility allows you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a...for details on these utilities. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. ASUS EZ Flash: Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is copied to the corresponding sections for the Utilities screen menu....
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...Cool 'n' Quiet [Enabled] Enables or disables the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet function. The driver developer may enable it for the normal operation. CPU Configuration Module Version: 13.11 ...Updation [Enabled] Cool'n'Quiet [Enabled] Exit TThhiiss ooppttioinonshsohuoludld rreemmaaiinnddisiasbalbeldedfofror tthhee nnoorrmmalalopoepreartaitoni.on. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M2A-MX 2-21 TThhee ddrriivvererdedveevleolpoerper mmaayy eennaabbleleititfofror tteessttiinnggpuprupropsoes.e GART Error Reporting [Disabled] This option should remain disabled for testing purpose. ...
...Cool 'n' Quiet [Enabled] Enables or disables the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet function. The driver developer may enable it for the normal operation. CPU Configuration Module Version: 13.11 ...Updation [Enabled] Cool'n'Quiet [Enabled] Exit TThhiiss ooppttioinonshsohuoludld rreemmaaiinnddisiasbalbeldedfofror tthhee nnoorrmmalalopoepreartaitoni.on. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M2A-MX 2-21 TThhee ddrriivvererdedveevleolpoerper mmaayy eennaabbleleititfofror tteessttiinnggpuprupropsoes.e GART Error Reporting [Disabled] This option should remain disabled for testing purpose. ...
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...devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] Allows you to change should be claimed by EHCI driver. This is reserved for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). If no USB device is disabled. If no USB device is detected...an item then press to [Reserved], the IRQ is a workaround for use of USB devices at startup. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M2A-MX 2-27 Setting to Auto allows the system to enable or disable BIOS EHCI Hand-Off. Configuration options: [FullSpeed] [HiSpeed] BIOS EHCI Hand...
...devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] Allows you to change should be claimed by EHCI driver. This is reserved for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). If no USB device is disabled. If no USB device is detected...an item then press to [Reserved], the IRQ is a workaround for use of USB devices at startup. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M2A-MX 2-27 Setting to Auto allows the system to enable or disable BIOS EHCI Hand-Off. Configuration options: [FullSpeed] [HiSpeed] BIOS EHCI Hand...
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Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only. Use the setup procedures presented in this chapter ...Autorun is enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your OS documentation for detailed information. • Make sure that you ...install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 3.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains...
Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only. Use the setup procedures presented in this chapter ...Autorun is enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your OS documentation for detailed information. • Make sure that you ...install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 3.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains...
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.... The screen display and drivers option may not be the same for different operating system versions. Drivers Installation Wizard Launches the ASUS InstAll driver installation wizard. ASUS M2A-MX 3- ASUS InstAll - 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. AMD Chipset Program Driver Installs the AMD chipset program driver. Realtek Audio Driver Installs the Realtek®...
.... The screen display and drivers option may not be the same for different operating system versions. Drivers Installation Wizard Launches the ASUS InstAll driver installation wizard. ASUS M2A-MX 3- ASUS InstAll - 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. AMD Chipset Program Driver Installs the AMD chipset program driver. Realtek Audio Driver Installs the Realtek®...
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... for Windows® 32/64-bit Vista Operating System (OS). 3.2.5 Manual menu The Manual menu contains a list of the user manual. ASUS M2A-MX 3- Make ATI RAID/AHCI x86_x64_WinXP Driver Allows you to open the folder of supplementary user manuals. Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user...
... for Windows® 32/64-bit Vista Operating System (OS). 3.2.5 Manual menu The Manual menu contains a list of the user manual. ASUS M2A-MX 3- Make ATI RAID/AHCI x86_x64_WinXP Driver Allows you to open the folder of supplementary user manuals. Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user...