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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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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 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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Keep the screw for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 2 for later use . Install the software drivers for the card. 2. Make sure to use . 4. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to unplug the power cord before adding or removing ...
Keep the screw for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 2 for later use . Install the software drivers for the card. 2. Make sure to use . 4. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to unplug the power cord before adding or removing ...
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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; otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable...
... 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; otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable...
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... a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS Update: 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 with the motherboard...
... a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS Update: 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 with the motherboard...
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The driver developer may enable it for the normal operation. CPU Configuration Module Version: 13.11 AGESA Version: 03.00.09 Physical...: 0x62 GART Error Reporting [Disabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Cool'n'Quiet [Enabled] Exit TThhiiss ooppttioinonshsohuoludld rreemmaaiinnddisiasbalbeldedfofror tthhee nnoorrmmalalopoepreartaitoni.on. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M2A-MX 2-21 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Enables or disables the microcode updation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Cool 'n' Quiet [Enabled...
The driver developer may enable it for the normal operation. CPU Configuration Module Version: 13.11 AGESA Version: 03.00.09 Physical...: 0x62 GART Error Reporting [Disabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Cool'n'Quiet [Enabled] Exit TThhiiss ooppttioinonshsohuoludld rreemmaaiinnddisiasbalbeldedfofror tthhee nnoorrmmalalopoepreartaitoni.on. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M2A-MX 2-21 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Enables or disables the microcode updation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Cool 'n' Quiet [Enabled...
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... the USB Controllers. USB Controllers [Enabled] Allows you to [Reserved], the IRQ is disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M2A-MX 2-27 If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is reserved for legacy ISA devices. Configuration options: [FullSpeed] [HiSpeed...support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] Allows you to change should be claimed by EHCI driver. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Allows you to configure the USB 2.0 controller in this menu allows you...
... the USB Controllers. USB Controllers [Enabled] Allows you to [Reserved], the IRQ is disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M2A-MX 2-27 If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is reserved for legacy ISA devices. Configuration options: [FullSpeed] [HiSpeed...support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] Allows you to change should be claimed by EHCI driver. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Allows you to configure the USB 2.0 controller in this menu allows you...
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...ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your OS documentation for detailed information. • Make sure that you install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers...drive. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer. Click an icon to display support CD / motherboard information Click an item to...
...ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your OS documentation for detailed information. • Make sure that you install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers...drive. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer. Click an icon to display support CD / motherboard information Click an item to...
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ASUS InstAll - Drivers Installation Wizard Launches the ASUS InstAll driver installation wizard. 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. The screen display and drivers option may not be the same for different operating system versions. ASUS M2A-MX 3- Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices...
ASUS InstAll - Drivers Installation Wizard Launches the ASUS InstAll driver installation wizard. 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. The screen display and drivers option may not be the same for different operating system versions. ASUS M2A-MX 3- Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices...
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... (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- Make ATI RAID/AHCI Vista32/64 Driver Allows you to open the folder of supplementary user manuals. Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before...
... (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- Make ATI RAID/AHCI Vista32/64 Driver Allows you to open the folder of supplementary user manuals. Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before...