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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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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. x 7.6 in . xi
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. x 7.6 in . xi
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... system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . Install the software drivers for information on the next page. 3. Secure the card to use . 4. Failure to do so may need to the tables on BIOS setup. 2. Remove the...
... system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . Install the software drivers for information on the next page. 3. Secure the card to use . 4. Failure to do so may need to the tables on BIOS setup. 2. Remove the...
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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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... restore the BIOS in the support CD that allows you need to the corresponding sections for the Utilities screen menu. 3. The Drivers menu appears. 2. See page 3-4 for details on these utilities. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). 2.1 Managing and updating your system. 2- Chapter...
... restore the BIOS in the support CD that allows you need to the corresponding sections for the Utilities screen menu. 3. The Drivers menu appears. 2. See page 3-4 for details on these utilities. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). 2.1 Managing and updating your system. 2- Chapter...
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The driver developer may enable it for the normal operation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Enables or disables the microcode updation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Cool 'n' Quiet [Enabled] Enables or disables the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M2A-MX 2-21 CPU Configuration Module Version: 13.11 AGESA Version: 03...
The driver developer may enable it for the normal operation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Enables or disables the microcode updation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Cool 'n' Quiet [Enabled] Enables or disables the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M2A-MX 2-21 CPU Configuration Module Version: 13.11 AGESA Version: 03...
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... change should be claimed by EHCI driver. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is reserved for use of USB devices at startup. Configuration options: [FullSpeed] [HiSpeed] BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Enabled] Allows you to display the configuration options. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M2A-MX 2-27 IRQ-xx assigned to...
... change should be claimed by EHCI driver. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is reserved for use of USB devices at startup. Configuration options: [FullSpeed] [HiSpeed] BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Enabled] Allows you to display the configuration options. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M2A-MX 2-27 IRQ-xx assigned to...
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... file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. The contents of your computer. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for better compatibility and system stability. 3.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you install the Windows® XP Service Pack...
... file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. The contents of your computer. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for better compatibility and system stability. 3.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you install the Windows® XP Service Pack...
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... the Realtek® ALC662 audio driver and application. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Driver Installs the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet driver. Drivers Installation Wizard Launches the ASUS InstAll driver installation wizard. AMD Chipset Program Driver Installs the AMD chipset program driver. ASUS M2A-MX 3- Atheros L1 Ethernet Driver Installs the L1 Ethernet. The screen display and drivers option may not be the same for different operating...
... the Realtek® ALC662 audio driver and application. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Driver Installs the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet driver. Drivers Installation Wizard Launches the ASUS InstAll driver installation wizard. AMD Chipset Program Driver Installs the AMD chipset program driver. ASUS M2A-MX 3- Atheros L1 Ethernet Driver Installs the L1 Ethernet. The screen display and drivers option may not be the same for different operating...
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... Vista Operating System (OS). 3.2.5 Manual menu The Manual menu contains a list of the user manual. Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). ASUS M2A-MX 3- Click an item to make a RAID driver disk. 3.2.4 Make Disk menu The Make Disk menu allows you to open the folder of supplementary user manuals.
... Vista Operating System (OS). 3.2.5 Manual menu The Manual menu contains a list of the user manual. Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). ASUS M2A-MX 3- Click an item to make a RAID driver disk. 3.2.4 Make Disk menu The Make Disk menu allows you to open the folder of supplementary user manuals.