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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 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 2-10 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...
... 2.1 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 2-10 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...
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... Device Priority 2-31 2.6.2 Removable Drives 2-31 2.6.3 Hard Disk Drives 2-32 2.6.4 Boot Settings Configuration 2-32 2.6.5 Security 2-34 2.7 Tools menu 2-35 2.7.1 ASUS Music Alarm 2-35 2.7.2 ASUS O.C. Profile 2-37 Load BIOS Profile 2-37 Save BIOS Profile 2-38 2.7.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-39 2.8 Exit menu 2-40 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...
... Device Priority 2-31 2.6.2 Removable Drives 2-31 2.6.3 Hard Disk Drives 2-32 2.6.4 Boot Settings Configuration 2-32 2.6.5 Security 2-34 2.7 Tools menu 2-35 2.7.1 ASUS Music Alarm 2-35 2.7.2 ASUS O.C. Profile 2-37 Load BIOS Profile 2-37 Save BIOS Profile 2-38 2.7.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-39 2.8 Exit menu 2-40 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...
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... information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. This chapter also lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. About... CD that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that comes with the motherboard package. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. Where to find more information Refer to perform when...
... information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. This chapter also lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. About... CD that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that comes with the motherboard package. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. Where to find more information Refer to perform when...
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M2A-VM specifications summary 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 O.C. x 9.0 in . xi Profile ASUS MyLogo2™ ASUS Music Alarm 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 LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x VGA Out port...
M2A-VM specifications summary 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 O.C. x 9.0 in . xi Profile ASUS MyLogo2™ ASUS Music Alarm 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 LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x VGA Out port...
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...for details. ASUS M2A-VM 1- The BIOS settings can be stored in case the system hangs due to your BIOS easily without entering the OS. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to personalize and add style to overclocking. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users... file, giving users freedom to launch the utility and update the BIOS without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. ASUS O.C. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Simply press the predefined hotkey to share distribute their favorite overclocking...
...for details. ASUS M2A-VM 1- The BIOS settings can be stored in case the system hangs due to your BIOS easily without entering the OS. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to personalize and add style to overclocking. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users... file, giving users freedom to launch the utility and update the BIOS without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. ASUS O.C. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Simply press the predefined hotkey to share distribute their favorite overclocking...
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1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Motherboard layout PS/2KBMS T: Mouse KBPWR B: Keyboard DVI ATX12V 22.9cm (9in) CPU_FAN CHA_FAN Super I/O FLOPPY DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 ... Top:Line In Center:Line Out Bottom:Mic In RTL8111B ALC883 SPDIF_OUT USBPW1-4 AMD 690G PCIEX16 M2A-VM PCI1 ® PCI2 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power ATI SB600 8Mb BIOS SATA4 SATA2 SATA3 SATA1 PCIEX1_1 AAFP CD PWR_FAN USBPW5-8 USB56 USB78 SB_PWR USBPW910 USB910 CHASSIS PANELCLRTC COM1 24.5cm (9.6in) EATXPWR PRI_IDE ASUS M2A-VM 1-
1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Motherboard layout PS/2KBMS T: Mouse KBPWR B: Keyboard DVI ATX12V 22.9cm (9in) CPU_FAN CHA_FAN Super I/O FLOPPY DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 ... Top:Line In Center:Line Out Bottom:Mic In RTL8111B ALC883 SPDIF_OUT USBPW1-4 AMD 690G PCIEX16 M2A-VM PCI1 ® PCI2 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power ATI SB600 8Mb BIOS SATA4 SATA2 SATA3 SATA1 PCIEX1_1 AAFP CD PWR_FAN USBPW5-8 USB56 USB78 SB_PWR USBPW910 USB910 CHASSIS PANELCLRTC COM1 24.5cm (9.6in) EATXPWR PRI_IDE ASUS M2A-VM 1-
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... with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Make sure to the tables on the slot. 5. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page. 3. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. Replace the system cover....use . 4. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Refer to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Keep the screw for the expansion card. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an...
... with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Make sure to the tables on the slot. 5. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page. 3. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. Replace the system cover....use . 4. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Refer to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Keep the screw for the expansion card. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an...
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... that comply with PCI Express specifications. The following figure shows a network card installed on a PCI slot. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The figure shows a graphics card... installed on the PCI Express x16 slot and enable the Surroundview item in the BIOS. See page 2-22 for detail. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction The Surroundview function works only when you install an ATI graphics card...
... that comply with PCI Express specifications. The following figure shows a network card installed on a PCI slot. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The figure shows a graphics card... installed on the PCI Express x16 slot and enable the Surroundview item in the BIOS. See page 2-22 for detail. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction The Surroundview function works only when you install an ATI graphics card...
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Reinstall the battery. 5. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! ASUS M2A-VM 1-21 To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Remove the onboard battery. 3. 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. Plug the ...; M2A-VM.Clear.RTC.RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal Clear CMOS (Default) You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to pins 2-3. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system ...
Reinstall the battery. 5. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! ASUS M2A-VM 1-21 To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Remove the onboard battery. 3. 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. Plug the ...; M2A-VM.Clear.RTC.RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal Clear CMOS (Default) You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to pins 2-3. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system ...
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...connect to wake up feature requires a power supply that can supply at least 500 mA on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up . • The total current consumed must NOT exceed...; M2A-VM.Keyboard.power.setting 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction otherwise, the system will not power up feature. Set to +5VSB to additional USB ports. This feature requires an ATX power supply that you press a key on the +5VSB lead for the rear USB ports. 2. The USBPW5-8 and USBPW910 ...
...connect to wake up feature requires a power supply that can supply at least 500 mA on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up . • The total current consumed must NOT exceed...; M2A-VM.Keyboard.power.setting 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction otherwise, the system will not power up feature. Set to +5VSB to additional USB ports. This feature requires an ATX power supply that you press a key on the +5VSB lead for the rear USB ports. 2. The USBPW5-8 and USBPW910 ...
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... controller. The Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s is faster than the standard parallel ATA with Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s specification. M2A-VM ® M2A-VM SATA connectors SATA4 SATA2 SATA3 SATA1 GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND GND...• For detailed instructions on how to configure RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10, refer to the RAID manual in the BIOS to [RAID controller]. ASUS M2A-VM 1-27 See the page 2-25 for Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. 4. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin ...
... controller. The Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s is faster than the standard parallel ATA with Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s specification. M2A-VM ® M2A-VM SATA connectors SATA4 SATA2 SATA3 SATA1 GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND GND...• For detailed instructions on how to configure RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10, refer to the RAID manual in the BIOS to [RAID controller]. ASUS M2A-VM 1-27 See the page 2-25 for Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. 4. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin ...
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...the front panel audio I /O module that the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS is for details. 1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM1) The connector is purchased separately. M2A-VM ® COM1 PIN 1 M2A-VM.COM.port.connector 10. See page 2-25 for a chassis-mounted front panel audio...Connect the serial port module cable to the connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. • If you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to [HD Audio];
...the front panel audio I /O module that the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS is for details. 1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM1) The connector is purchased separately. M2A-VM ® COM1 PIN 1 M2A-VM.COM.port.connector 10. See page 2-25 for a chassis-mounted front panel audio...Connect the serial port module cable to the connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. • If you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to [HD Audio];
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PWR Ground Reset Ground M2A-VM ® M2A-VM.System.panel.connector IDE_LED RESET PWRSW * Requires an ATX power supply. • System power LED This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector...system reboot without turning off button This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. 12. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. System panel onnector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. PLED SPEAKER PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker PANEL ...
PWR Ground Reset Ground M2A-VM ® M2A-VM.System.panel.connector IDE_LED RESET PWRSW * Requires an ATX power supply. • System power LED This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector...system reboot without turning off button This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. 12. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. System panel onnector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. PLED SPEAKER PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker PANEL ...
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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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....XX. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in the optical drive. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The ASUS Update utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a floppy disk/ USB flash disk or the motherboard support CD.) 3. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update...
....XX. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in the optical drive. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The ASUS Update utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a floppy disk/ USB flash disk or the motherboard support CD.) 3. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update...
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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. ASUS M2A-VM 2- The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. 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. Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate.
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. ASUS M2A-VM 2- The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. 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. Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate.
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... instructions to avail all its features. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. 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 Open window, then... click Open. 4. Locate the BIOS file from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3....
... instructions to avail all its features. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. 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 Open window, then... click Open. 4. Locate the BIOS file from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3....
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... to the bootable floppy disk. b. d. Click File from the format options field, then click Start. 2. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the floppy disk drive. Windows® XP users: Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the menu, then select Format. Windows®... Do either one of the following to create a bootable floppy disk. DOS environment a. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . c. ASUS M2A-VM 2- b. 2.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. e.
... to the bootable floppy disk. b. d. Click File from the format options field, then click Start. 2. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the floppy disk drive. Windows® XP users: Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the menu, then select Format. Windows®... Do either one of the following to create a bootable floppy disk. DOS environment a. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . c. ASUS M2A-VM 2- b. 2.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. e.
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...M2A-VM VER: 0104 DATE: 12/12/2006 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\ C Note [Enter] Select [Tab]Switch [S] Save [ESC]Exit [Up/Down/Home/End] Move (2) Enter BIOS setup program. You can switch between drives by pressing + during POST to display the following. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.... menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to enable it is accessible by pressing before the correct file is found . Save the BIOS file to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. Press + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). To update the...
...M2A-VM VER: 0104 DATE: 12/12/2006 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\ C Note [Enter] Select [Tab]Switch [S] Save [ESC]Exit [Up/Down/Home/End] Move (2) Enter BIOS setup program. You can switch between drives by pressing + during POST to display the following. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.... menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to enable it is accessible by pressing before the correct file is found . Save the BIOS file to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. Press + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). To update the...
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... flash disk with the latest BIOS file. 3. ASUS M2A-VM 2- The Award BIOS Flash Utility screen For 690G-SB600-M2A-VM_H-00 DATE: 12/12/2006 Flash Type - 2.1.4 Updating the BIOS The Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) can be updated using this utility. 1. Save only the updated BIOS file in DOS mode using ... for the name of the disk assignment) to switch to the folder of the support CD to avoid loading the wrong BIOS file. 2. File Name to Program: M2A-VM.bin Message: Please input File Name! Winbond W39V080A (8Mb) File Name to Program: Message: Please input File Name! ...
... flash disk with the latest BIOS file. 3. ASUS M2A-VM 2- The Award BIOS Flash Utility screen For 690G-SB600-M2A-VM_H-00 DATE: 12/12/2006 Flash Type - 2.1.4 Updating the BIOS The Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) can be updated using this utility. 1. Save only the updated BIOS file in DOS mode using ... for the name of the disk assignment) to switch to the folder of the support CD to avoid loading the wrong BIOS file. 2. File Name to Program: M2A-VM.bin Message: Please input File Name! Winbond W39V080A (8Mb) File Name to Program: Message: Please input File Name! ...