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... Flash 2 utility 2-6 2.1.4 Updating the BIOS 2-7 2.1.5 Saving the current BIOS file 2-9 2.1.6 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 210 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 Legend bar 2-13 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 2-14 2.2.8 General help 2-14 2.3 Main menu 2-15 2.3.1 System Time 2-15...
... Flash 2 utility 2-6 2.1.4 Updating the BIOS 2-7 2.1.5 Saving the current BIOS file 2-9 2.1.6 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 210 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 Legend bar 2-13 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 2-14 2.2.8 General help 2-14 2.3 Main menu 2-15 2.3.1 System Time 2-15...
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...) • Always use identical DDR2 DIMM pairs for dual channel mode. Important notice on installing Windows® Vista / XP 32-bit version If you would like to work under Windows® Vista/ XP 32-bit version OS. The excess memory installation will not give users the... the operating system listed below. The motherboard can support 8 GB physical memory on each slot. 64-bit Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition Windows® Vista x64 Edition ASUS M2A-VM HDMI 1-15 install identical DIMM pair in DIMM_A1 and DIMM_B1 (yellow sockets) and another identical DIMM pair in all...
...) • Always use identical DDR2 DIMM pairs for dual channel mode. Important notice on installing Windows® Vista / XP 32-bit version If you would like to work under Windows® Vista/ XP 32-bit version OS. The excess memory installation will not give users the... the operating system listed below. The motherboard can support 8 GB physical memory on each slot. 64-bit Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition Windows® Vista x64 Edition ASUS M2A-VM HDMI 1-15 install identical DIMM pair in DIMM_A1 and DIMM_B1 (yellow sockets) and another identical DIMM pair in all...
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... GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND M2A-VM HDMI SATA connectors Important note on Serial ATA Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using these connectors, set the onboard SATA Type item in the support CD. • If...
... GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND M2A-VM HDMI SATA connectors Important note on Serial ATA Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using these connectors, set the onboard SATA Type item in the support CD. • If...
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... is available in case you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment.) 2. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The ASUS Update utility is copied to the corresponding sections for the Utilities screen menu. 3. 2.1 Managing and updating your system. ... from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). This utility is a utility that comes with...
... is available in case you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment.) 2. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The ASUS Update utility is copied to the corresponding sections for the Utilities screen menu. 3. 2.1 Managing and updating your system. ... from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). This utility is a utility that comes with...
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click Auto Select. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. Click Next. ASUS M2A-VM HDMI 2-
click Auto Select. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. Click Next. ASUS M2A-VM HDMI 2-
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... click Open. 4. Follow the screen instructions to download. Click Next. 5. Locate the BIOS file from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to complete the update process. 2-... 2: BIOS setup Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop‑down menu, then click Next...
... click Open. 4. Follow the screen instructions to download. Click Next. 5. Locate the BIOS file from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to complete the update process. 2-... 2: BIOS setup Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop‑down menu, then click Next...
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...; XP environment a. Click Start from the menu, then select Format. d. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. e. DOS environment a. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the floppy disk drive. b. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to the bootable ... to create a bootable floppy disk. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . c. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. Windows® XP users: Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the format options field, then click Start. 2. ASUS M2A-VM HDMI 2-
...; XP environment a. Click Start from the menu, then select Format. d. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. e. DOS environment a. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the floppy disk drive. b. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to the bootable ... to create a bootable floppy disk. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . c. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. Windows® XP users: Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the format options field, then click Start. 2. ASUS M2A-VM HDMI 2-
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... not user-configurable. Refer to the left or right Moves the highlight up or down between fields Scrolls backward through the values for that menu. ASUS M2A-VM HDMI 2-13 2.2.3 Legend bar At the bottom of options. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit... a legend bar. To display the sub-menu, select the item and press . 2.2.6 Configuration fields These fields show the values for the highlighted field Brings up window."
... not user-configurable. Refer to the left or right Moves the highlight up or down between fields Scrolls backward through the values for that menu. ASUS M2A-VM HDMI 2-13 2.2.3 Legend bar At the bottom of options. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit... a legend bar. To display the sub-menu, select the item and press . 2.2.6 Configuration fields These fields show the values for the highlighted field Brings up window."
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... size of the selected item. 2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Primary IDE Master Legacy Disket[tSeT3A2:1122A] Primary IDE Slave [ASUS CDS520/A] SATA1 Disabled [None.].... [ ] SATA2 720K , 3.5 in[.None.].... [ ] SATA3 1.44M, 3.5 in . 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up menu 2.2.8 General help At the top right corner of...:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select SubMenu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit Pop-up window with the configuration options for that item.
... size of the selected item. 2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Primary IDE Master Legacy Disket[tSeT3A2:1122A] Primary IDE Slave [ASUS CDS520/A] SATA1 Disabled [None.].... [ ] SATA2 720K , 3.5 in[.None.].... [ ] SATA3 1.44M, 3.5 in . 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up menu 2.2.8 General help At the top right corner of...:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select SubMenu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit Pop-up window with the configuration options for that item.
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... running under the Windows® XP operating system (OS). When this item to Power Off, the system goes into off causes an initialization string that turns the system power on the +5VSB lead. Thus, connection cannot be made on while the computer is running . Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M2A-VM HDMI 2-29 Turning an... Configuration options: [Power Off] [Power On] PWR Button < 4 secs [Instant-Off] Allows you to enable or disable RTC to Enabled, the items Date of the Windows® Vista Multimedia player.
... running under the Windows® XP operating system (OS). When this item to Power Off, the system goes into off causes an initialization string that turns the system power on the +5VSB lead. Thus, connection cannot be made on while the computer is running . Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M2A-VM HDMI 2-29 Turning an... Configuration options: [Power Off] [Power On] PWR Button < 4 secs [Instant-Off] Allows you to enable or disable RTC to Enabled, the items Date of the Windows® Vista Multimedia player.
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...your changes before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM. Select YES to save the changes that you press , a confirmation window appears. ASUS M2A-VM HDMI 2-41 If you made changes to save the changes while exiting. After selecting this option or if you made and restore the... Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select SubMenu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit Pressing does not immediately exit this option, a confirmation window appears. If you attempt to exit the Setup program without saving your changes, the program prompts you with a message asking if you select...
...your changes before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM. Select YES to save the changes that you press , a confirmation window appears. ASUS M2A-VM HDMI 2-41 If you made changes to save the changes while exiting. After selecting this option or if you made and restore the... Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select SubMenu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit Pressing does not immediately exit this option, a confirmation window appears. If you attempt to exit the Setup program without saving your changes, the program prompts you with a message asking if you select...
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...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 updates. 3.2.1 Running the support CD/DVD...asus.com) for better compatibility and system stability. 3.2 Support CD/DVD information The support CD/DVD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to run the CD/DVD. 3- Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows...
...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 updates. 3.2.1 Running the support CD/DVD...asus.com) for better compatibility and system stability. 3.2 Support CD/DVD information The support CD/DVD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to run the CD/DVD. 3- Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows...
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...Utility This utility allows you a personal wake-up call. For more detailed instructions, refer to the RAID manual in a Windows® environment. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you set the Onboard SATA Type item in healthy operating condition. Installation Wizard for details. 3- Chapter 3: ...Software support This item appears only when you to update the motherboard BIOS in the support CD/DVD. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems...
...Utility This utility allows you a personal wake-up call. For more detailed instructions, refer to the RAID manual in a Windows® environment. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you set the Onboard SATA Type item in healthy operating condition. Installation Wizard for details. 3- Chapter 3: ...Software support This item appears only when you to update the motherboard BIOS in the support CD/DVD. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems...
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... Utilities menu before opening a user manual file. Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). ASUS M2A-VM HDMI 3- Click an item to create an ATI® Serial ATA (SATA) RAID/AHCI driver disk for Windows® Vista Operating System (OS).. 3.2.5 Manual menu The Manual menu contains a list of the user manual. 3.2.4 Make...
... Utilities menu before opening a user manual file. Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). ASUS M2A-VM HDMI 3- Click an item to create an ATI® Serial ATA (SATA) RAID/AHCI driver disk for Windows® Vista Operating System (OS).. 3.2.5 Manual menu The Manual menu contains a list of the user manual. 3.2.4 Make...