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Contents Chapter 2: BIOS setup 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 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-...
Contents Chapter 2: BIOS setup 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 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-...
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... this guide is organized This manual contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Where to find more information Refer to perform when installing system components. viii Refer...
... this guide is organized This manual contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Where to find more information Refer to perform when installing system components. viii Refer...
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xi x 9.0 in . Profile ASUS MyLogo2™ BIOS features 8 Mb Flash ROM, Award BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3 Rear panel 1 x Parallel port 1 x IEEE 1394a port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x VGA Out port 1 x DVI-D port 1 x... ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Live Update utility Anti-virus software (OEM version) *Specifications are subject to 10 USB 2.0/1.1 ports Manageability WfM2.0, DMI2.0, WOL by PME, WOR, PXE, WOR by PME Special features ASUS Q-Fan ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS Music Alarm ASUS O.C. M2A-VM HDMI ...
xi x 9.0 in . Profile ASUS MyLogo2™ BIOS features 8 Mb Flash ROM, Award BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3 Rear panel 1 x Parallel port 1 x IEEE 1394a port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x VGA Out port 1 x DVI-D port 1 x... ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Live Update utility Anti-virus software (OEM version) *Specifications are subject to 10 USB 2.0/1.1 ports Manageability WfM2.0, DMI2.0, WOL by PME, WOR, PXE, WOR by PME Special features ASUS Q-Fan ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS Music Alarm ASUS O.C. M2A-VM HDMI ...
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...module. 6-channel high definition audio Onboard is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. See pages 1-24, 1-32 and 2-25 for details. See page 2-34 for details. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS Q-Fan technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the CPU fan speeds according to... ports, and S/PDIF interfaces, you to launch the utility and update the BIOS without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. See page 2-30 for details. ASUS M2A-VM HDMI 1- ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to personalize and add style to...
...module. 6-channel high definition audio Onboard is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. See pages 1-24, 1-32 and 2-25 for details. See page 2-34 for details. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS Q-Fan technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the CPU fan speeds according to... ports, and S/PDIF interfaces, you to launch the utility and update the BIOS without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. See page 2-30 for details. ASUS M2A-VM HDMI 1- ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to personalize and add style to...
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... CD/DVD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) Refer to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment.) 2. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 4. The ASUS Update utility allows you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. 2.1 Managing and updating your system. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows®...
... CD/DVD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) Refer to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment.) 2. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 4. The ASUS Update utility allows you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. 2.1 Managing and updating your system. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows®...
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click Auto Select. Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Click Next. ASUS M2A-VM HDMI 2- 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 Auto Select. Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Click Next. ASUS M2A-VM HDMI 2- 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.
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... to avail all its features. Locate the BIOS file from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Click Next. 5. Always update the utility to complete the update process. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop‑...
... to avail all its features. Locate the BIOS file from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Click Next. 5. Always update the utility to complete the update process. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop‑...
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...ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using EZ Flash 2: 1. The EZ Flash 2 utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it . ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility B318 FLASH TYPE: Winbond W39V080A 8Mb LPC Current ROM BOARD: M2A-VM HDMI... VER: 0104 DATE: 12/12/2006 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\ ...
...ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using EZ Flash 2: 1. The EZ Flash 2 utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it . ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility B318 FLASH TYPE: Winbond W39V080A 8Mb LPC Current ROM BOARD: M2A-VM HDMI... VER: 0104 DATE: 12/12/2006 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\ ...
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... flash disk you created earlier. 4. AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.17 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. Save only the updated BIOS file in FAT 16/12 format. All Rights Reserved For 690G-SB600-M2A-VM_H-00 DATE: 12/12/2006 Flash Type - ASUS M2A-VM HDMI 2- Download the latest BIOS file from the Software folder of the disk assignment) to...
... flash disk you created earlier. 4. AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.17 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. Save only the updated BIOS file in FAT 16/12 format. All Rights Reserved For 690G-SB600-M2A-VM_H-00 DATE: 12/12/2006 Flash Type - ASUS M2A-VM HDMI 2- Download the latest BIOS file from the Software folder of the disk assignment) to...
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...BIOS AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.17 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. Press when the utility prompts you have successfully Flash Type - Do not turn off or reset the system during the flashing process! 9. OFE00 OK Write OK No Update Write Fail Warning: Don't Turn Off Power Or Reset System! File Name to Program: M2A-VM....bin Remove the floppy disk then press to restart Flashing Complete Press to Program: M2A-VM.bin Programming Flash Memory ...
...BIOS AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.17 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. Press when the utility prompts you have successfully Flash Type - Do not turn off or reset the system during the flashing process! 9. OFE00 OK Write OK No Update Write Fail Warning: Don't Turn Off Power Or Reset System! File Name to Program: M2A-VM....bin Remove the floppy disk then press to restart Flashing Complete Press to Program: M2A-VM.bin Programming Flash Memory ...
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.../USB flash disk that allows you reboot the computer. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. BIOS ROM checksum error Detecting IDE ATAPI device... 2.1.6 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains BIOS file to the FDD/USB port. 2. When found , the utility reads...
.../USB flash disk that allows you reboot the computer. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. BIOS ROM checksum error Detecting IDE ATAPI device... 2.1.6 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains BIOS file to the FDD/USB port. 2. When found , the utility reads...
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... utility. This requires you to use as possible. The LPC chip on the system chassis. Do this motherboard. For example, you can update using the BIOS Setup program so that you can enable the security password feature or change the configuration of the LPC chip. If you see on your... not exactly match what you wish to download the latest BIOS file for most conditions to run this program. Being a menu-driven program, it lets you scroll through the various sub-menus and make it as easy to "Run Setup." ASUS M2A-VM HDMI 2-11 When you start up the computer, the system ...
... utility. This requires you to use as possible. The LPC chip on the system chassis. Do this motherboard. For example, you can update using the BIOS Setup program so that you can enable the security password feature or change the configuration of the LPC chip. If you see on your... not exactly match what you wish to download the latest BIOS file for most conditions to run this program. Being a menu-driven program, it lets you scroll through the various sub-menus and make it as easy to "Run Setup." ASUS M2A-VM HDMI 2-11 When you start up the computer, the system ...
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.... 2-38 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Press then the setup screen will inform you when the loading process finishes. • Suggest only to update the BIOS file coming from Profile 1/2 Allows you to load the file. 5. 2.7.2 ASUS O.C. Follow the instructions... below to Set. Then press to load the previous BIOS files saved in the BIOS Flash. Profile Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Tools ASUS O.C. Turn on the system. 3. Load BIOS Profile Phoenix-Award BIOS...
.... 2-38 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Press then the setup screen will inform you when the loading process finishes. • Suggest only to update the BIOS file coming from Profile 1/2 Allows you to load the file. 5. 2.7.2 ASUS O.C. Follow the instructions... below to Set. Then press to load the previous BIOS files saved in the BIOS Flash. Profile Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Tools ASUS O.C. Turn on the system. 3. Load BIOS Profile Phoenix-Award BIOS...
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...name. ASUSTek O.C. Save to File Allows you to save the current BIOS file to File". Go to the "Tools" menu to select "Save to the hard disk/floppy disk/USB flash disk with enough space. 2. ASUS M2A-VM HDMI 2-39 Press hot-key to Exit NETTERM DOCUME"1 PROGRA"1 SYSTEM"1...00 Note [Enter] Select [Y] Yes [N/Esc] No [Left/Right]: Switch The BIOS file will be saved as "xxx.CMO". Then press . 6. Profile Utility B318 Current CMOS BOARD: M2A-VM HDMI VER: 0104 DATE: 12/12/2006 Update CMOS BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A CMOS bWaIcNk9u8pSEis done! ...
...name. ASUSTek O.C. Save to File Allows you to save the current BIOS file to File". Go to the "Tools" menu to select "Save to the hard disk/floppy disk/USB flash disk with enough space. 2. ASUS M2A-VM HDMI 2-39 Press hot-key to Exit NETTERM DOCUME"1 PROGRA"1 SYSTEM"1...00 Note [Enter] Select [Y] Yes [N/Esc] No [Left/Right]: Switch The BIOS file will be saved as "xxx.CMO". Then press . 6. Profile Utility B318 Current CMOS BOARD: M2A-VM HDMI VER: 0104 DATE: 12/12/2006 Update CMOS BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A CMOS bWaIcNk9u8pSEis done! ...
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ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS RROM Utility B318 FLASH TYPE: Winbond W39V080A 8Mb LPC Current ROM BOARD: M2A-VM HDMI VER: 0104 DATE: 12/12/2006 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\M2NPVOC... A: WIN98ESE C: NETTERM DRIVERS RECYCLED WUTEMP NEWFOL~1 INSTALL TEST-REB MSDOWNLD.TMP Note [Enter] Select [Tab] Switch [S] Save [ESC]Exit [Up/Down/Home/End] Move 2-40 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Please see page 2-6, section 2.1.3 for details. 2.7.3 ASUS...
ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS RROM Utility B318 FLASH TYPE: Winbond W39V080A 8Mb LPC Current ROM BOARD: M2A-VM HDMI VER: 0104 DATE: 12/12/2006 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\M2NPVOC... A: WIN98ESE C: NETTERM DRIVERS RECYCLED WUTEMP NEWFOL~1 INSTALL TEST-REB MSDOWNLD.TMP Note [Enter] Select [Tab] Switch [S] Save [ESC]Exit [Up/Down/Home/End] Move 2-40 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Please see page 2-6, section 2.1.3 for details. 2.7.3 ASUS...
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ASUS InstAll - ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you a personal wake-up call. The screen display and utilities option may not be the same for details. 3- Chapter 3: Software support ASUS Music Alarm The ASUS Music Alarm is an audio alarm clock that the motherboard supports. 3.2.3 Utilities menu ...installation wizard. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you set the Onboard SATA Type item in the BIOS to update the motherboard BIOS in the support...
ASUS InstAll - ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you a personal wake-up call. The screen display and utilities option may not be the same for details. 3- Chapter 3: Software support ASUS Music Alarm The ASUS Music Alarm is an audio alarm clock that the motherboard supports. 3.2.3 Utilities menu ...installation wizard. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you set the Onboard SATA Type item in the BIOS to update the motherboard BIOS in the support...