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Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. ok A:\> 當 BIOS DOS 31 Reading flash ..... BIOS 2.1 使用 AFUDOS BIOS AFUDOS DOS BIOS BIOS 程式。AFUDOS BIOS BIOS BIOS 程式 BIOS 程式。 1.2MB BIOS 1 AFUDOS 程式(afudos. done Write to file...... All rights reserved. exe 2 DOS afudos /o[filename filename A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom 3. 按下 afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility -
Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. ok A:\> 當 BIOS DOS 31 Reading flash ..... BIOS 2.1 使用 AFUDOS BIOS AFUDOS DOS BIOS BIOS 程式。AFUDOS BIOS BIOS BIOS 程式 BIOS 程式。 1.2MB BIOS 1 AFUDOS 程式(afudos. done Write to file...... All rights reserved. exe 2 DOS afudos /o[filename filename A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom 3. 按下 afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility -
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... Update Utility - WARNING!! done Reading flash ...... All rights reserved. AFUDOS BIOS 程式。 A:\>afudos /iP5B-VM DO.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - 更新 BIOS 程式 AFUDOS BIOS 程式。 1 tw.asus.com BIOS 片中。 BIOS BIOS 2. 將 AFUDOS.EXE BIOS 3 DOS afudos /i[filename filename BIOS 程式。 A:\>afudos /iP5B-VM DO.ROM 4.
... Update Utility - WARNING!! done Reading flash ...... All rights reserved. AFUDOS BIOS 程式。 A:\>afudos /iP5B-VM DO.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - 更新 BIOS 程式 AFUDOS BIOS 程式。 1 tw.asus.com BIOS 片中。 BIOS BIOS 2. 將 AFUDOS.EXE BIOS 3 DOS afudos /i[filename filename BIOS 程式。 A:\>afudos /iP5B-VM DO.ROM 4.
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... Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Message: Do You Want To Save Bios (Y/N) 33 2.2 使用 AwardBIOS Flash BIOS AwardBIOS Flash AwardBIOS Flash 程式(AWDFLASH.EXE BIOS AwardBIOS Flash BIOS 程式。 1 http://tw.asus.com BIOS M2N-VM HDMI.bin FAT 32/16 格式的 USB BIOS 2 CD/DVD AwardBIOS Flash BIOS 3 DOS 4. 當 A BIOS 檔...
... Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Message: Do You Want To Save Bios (Y/N) 33 2.2 使用 AwardBIOS Flash BIOS AwardBIOS Flash AwardBIOS Flash 程式(AWDFLASH.EXE BIOS AwardBIOS Flash BIOS 程式。 1 http://tw.asus.com BIOS M2N-VM HDMI.bin FAT 32/16 格式的 USB BIOS 2 CD/DVD AwardBIOS Flash BIOS 3 DOS 4. 當 A BIOS 檔...
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... Or Reset System! 在更新 BIOS 9 Flash Complete BIOS F1 AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Flashing Complete Press to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Programming Flash Memory - 7 BIOS N BIOS 8 BIOS BIOS AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All...
... Or Reset System! 在更新 BIOS 9 Flash Complete BIOS F1 AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Flashing Complete Press to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Programming Flash Memory - 7 BIOS N BIOS 8 BIOS BIOS AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All...
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... 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-2 2.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-5 2.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash utility 2-6 2.1.4 AFUDOS utility 2-7 2.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 2-9 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 General help 2-...
... 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-2 2.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-5 2.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash utility 2-6 2.1.4 AFUDOS utility 2-7 2.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 2-9 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 General help 2-...
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...; Chapter 3: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. viii 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. Optional documentation Your product package may have to the following parts...
...; Chapter 3: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. viii 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. Optional documentation Your product package may have to the following parts...
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...™ x1 slot 2 x PCI slots Integrated ATI Radeon X1200 VPU graphics Note: Max. M2A-MX specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Graphics Storage High Definition Audio LAN BIOS features Manageability Special features USB Support AMD socket AM2 for two (2) hard disk drives - 4... out interface PCIe Gigabit LAN 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, Green, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI v3.0, SM BIOS 2.5 WfM2.0, DMI2.0, WOL by PME, WOR, PXE ASUS Q-Fan ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS EZ Flash ASUS MyLogo™ Supports up to 10 USB 2.0 / 1.1 ports...
...™ x1 slot 2 x PCI slots Integrated ATI Radeon X1200 VPU graphics Note: Max. M2A-MX specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Graphics Storage High Definition Audio LAN BIOS features Manageability Special features USB Support AMD socket AM2 for two (2) hard disk drives - 4... out interface PCIe Gigabit LAN 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, Green, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI v3.0, SM BIOS 2.5 WfM2.0, DMI2.0, WOL by PME, WOR, PXE ASUS Q-Fan ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS EZ Flash ASUS MyLogo™ Supports up to 10 USB 2.0 / 1.1 ports...
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...on USB 1.1 to produce crystal‑clear digital audio. See page 2-9 for details. ASUS MyLogo™ This new feature present in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. ASUS EZ Flash With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to personalize and add style to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation.... This protection eliminates the need to buy a replacement BIOS chip. No need to use a DOS-...
...on USB 1.1 to produce crystal‑clear digital audio. See page 2-9 for details. ASUS MyLogo™ This new feature present in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. ASUS EZ Flash With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to personalize and add style to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation.... This protection eliminates the need to buy a replacement BIOS chip. No need to use a DOS-...
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When the system hangs due to overclocking. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to overclocking, C.P.R. See page 1-24 for each parameter. eliminates the need to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. ASUS M2A-MX 1- C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R.
When the system hangs due to overclocking. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to overclocking, C.P.R. See page 1-24 for each parameter. eliminates the need to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. ASUS M2A-MX 1- C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R.
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... with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page. 3. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. See Chapter 2 for later use . Assign an IRQ to the tables on the slot. 5. Install the software drivers for the card....and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Keep the screw for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary ...
... with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page. 3. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. See Chapter 2 for later use . Assign an IRQ to the tables on the slot. 5. Install the software drivers for the card....and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Keep the screw for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary ...
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... overclocking. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! R 12 23 CLRTC M2A-MX Normal (Default) Clear RTC M2A-MX Clear RTC RAM You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to pins 2-3. Reinstall the battery. 5. Except ... 1: Product introduction To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. 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. 1.9 Jumpers 1. You can automatically...
... overclocking. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! R 12 23 CLRTC M2A-MX Normal (Default) Clear RTC M2A-MX Clear RTC RAM You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to pins 2-3. Reinstall the battery. 5. Except ... 1: Product introduction To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. 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. 1.9 Jumpers 1. You can automatically...
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... RAID set using Serial ATA. • For detailed instructions on how to configure RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 0+1, refer to the RAID manual in the BIOS to [RAID]. M2A-MX M2A-MX SATA Connectors R SATA1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND SATA2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND SATA3 GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXP4...
... RAID set using Serial ATA. • For detailed instructions on how to configure RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 0+1, refer to the RAID manual in the BIOS to [RAID]. M2A-MX M2A-MX SATA Connectors R SATA1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND SATA2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND SATA3 GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXP4...
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...BIOS is for details. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) This connector is set the item to this connector. The speaker allows you want to connect an AC`97 front panel audio module to hear system beeps and warnings. See page 2-25 for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. ASUS M2A-MX... 1-33 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to [AC97]. R R +5V GND GND Speaker Out 9. M2A-MX SPEAKER 1 10. Connect one end of the motherboard...
...BIOS is for details. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) This connector is set the item to this connector. The speaker allows you want to connect an AC`97 front panel audio module to hear system beeps and warnings. See page 2-25 for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. ASUS M2A-MX... 1-33 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to [AC97]. R R +5V GND GND Speaker Out 9. M2A-MX SPEAKER 1 10. Connect one end of the motherboard...
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... the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The IDE LED lights up when you turn on the BIOS settings. ASUS M2A-MX 1-35 Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. Ground Reset +HDLED RESET M2A-MX System Panel Connector • System power LED (2-pin PWRLED) This 2-pin connector is for system reboot without...
... the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The IDE LED lights up when you turn on the BIOS settings. ASUS M2A-MX 1-35 Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. Ground Reset +HDLED RESET M2A-MX System Panel Connector • System power LED (2-pin PWRLED) This 2-pin connector is for system reboot without...
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This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 2 BIOS setup
This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 2 BIOS setup
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...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 • View the BIOS version information. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2: Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk or the ...the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. 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 a utility that comes ...
...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 • View the BIOS version information. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2: Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk or the ...the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. 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 a utility that comes ...
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Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. ASUS M2A-MX 2- Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. click Auto Select. Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the 3. Click Next.
Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. ASUS M2A-MX 2- Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. click Auto Select. Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the 3. Click Next.
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... update process. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Locate the BIOS file from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Follow the screen instructions to download. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the...
... update process. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Locate the BIOS file from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Follow the screen instructions to download. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the...
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... floppy disk into the drive. e. b. Click from the Windows® desktop, then select My Computer. ASUS M2A-MX 2- b. Click Start from the Windows® desktop, then select Computer. d. e. c. Windows® Vista environment a. c. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the floppy disk drive. 2.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. DOS environment a. From the...
... floppy disk into the drive. e. b. Click from the Windows® desktop, then select My Computer. ASUS M2A-MX 2- b. Click Start from the Windows® desktop, then select Computer. d. e. c. Windows® Vista environment a. c. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the floppy disk drive. 2.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. DOS environment a. From the...
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...when done. Save the BIOS file to M2A-MX.ROM. 2. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for the motherboard and rename the same to a floppy disk, then restart the system. 3. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for floppy... When the correct BIOS file is not found ... the following. error message appears if the correct BIOS file is found !" 2.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash utility The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you rename the BIOS file to M2A-MX.ROM. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup The EZ Flash utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it is no floppy disk in the...
...when done. Save the BIOS file to M2A-MX.ROM. 2. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for the motherboard and rename the same to a floppy disk, then restart the system. 3. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for floppy... When the correct BIOS file is not found ... the following. error message appears if the correct BIOS file is found !" 2.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash utility The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you rename the BIOS file to M2A-MX.ROM. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup The EZ Flash utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it is no floppy disk in the...