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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 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 ...
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 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 ...
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... manual contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. It includes description of the support CD that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 3: Software support This...the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. This chapter also lists the hardware setup procedures that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This ...
... manual contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. It includes description of the support CD that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 3: Software support This...the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. This chapter also lists the hardware setup procedures that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This ...
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xi 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 . Profile ASUS MyLogo2™ ASUS Music Alarm BIOS features 8 Mb Flash ROM, Award BIOS,...ATX power connector 4-pin x ATX 12V power connector Chassis intrusion connector Power Requirement ATX power supply (with 24-pin and 4-pin 12 V plugs) ATX 12 V 2.0 compliant Form Factor uATX: 9.6 in . (24.5cm x 22.9cm) Support CD Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Live Update...
xi 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 . Profile ASUS MyLogo2™ ASUS Music Alarm BIOS features 8 Mb Flash ROM, Award BIOS,...ATX power connector 4-pin x ATX 12V power connector Chassis intrusion connector Power Requirement ATX power supply (with 24-pin and 4-pin 12 V plugs) ATX 12 V 2.0 compliant Form Factor uATX: 9.6 in . (24.5cm x 22.9cm) Support CD Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Live Update...
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...giving users freedom to your BIOS easily without entering the OS. ASUS M2A-VM 1- ASUS O.C. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. The BIOS settings can be stored in case the system hangs due to launch the utility and update the BIOS without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based... flash utility. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to ...
...giving users freedom to your BIOS easily without entering the OS. ASUS M2A-VM 1- ASUS O.C. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. The BIOS settings can be stored in case the system hangs due to launch the utility and update the BIOS without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based... flash utility. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to ...
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... BIOS in Windows® environment.) 2. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 4. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 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 available in the support CD that allows you to: •...
... BIOS in Windows® environment.) 2. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 4. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 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 available in the support CD that allows you to: •...
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Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Click Next. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. ASUS M2A-VM 2- 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 Auto Select. Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next.
Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Click Next. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. ASUS M2A-VM 2- 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 Auto Select. Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next.
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... the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version...
... the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version...
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...motherboard. 2. You can launch the EZ Flash 2 by pressing + during POST to display the following. Press + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). When the correct BIOS file is found , EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update... ROM Utility B318 FLASH TYPE: Winbond W39V080A 8Mb LPC Current ROM BOARD: M2A-VM VER: 0104 DATE: 12/12/2006 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\ C Note ... ASUS website (www.asus.com) to a floppy disk, then restart the system. 3. Then press . 4. 2.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the...
...motherboard. 2. You can launch the EZ Flash 2 by pressing + during POST to display the following. Press + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). When the correct BIOS file is found , EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update... ROM Utility B318 FLASH TYPE: Winbond W39V080A 8Mb LPC Current ROM BOARD: M2A-VM VER: 0104 DATE: 12/12/2006 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\ C Note ... ASUS website (www.asus.com) to a floppy disk, then restart the system. 3. Then press . 4. 2.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the...
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... of the disk assignment) to switch to Program: M2A-VM.bin Message: Please input File Name! ASUS M2A-VM 2- All Rights Reserved For 690G-SB600-M2A-VM_H-00 DATE: 12/12/2006 Flash Type - Copy the AwardBIOS Flash Utility (awdflash.exe) from the ASUS web site. File Name to update the BIOS using this utility. 1. Boot the system...
... of the disk assignment) to switch to Program: M2A-VM.bin Message: Please input File Name! ASUS M2A-VM 2- All Rights Reserved For 690G-SB600-M2A-VM_H-00 DATE: 12/12/2006 Flash Type - Copy the AwardBIOS Flash Utility (awdflash.exe) from the ASUS web site. File Name to update the BIOS using this utility. 1. Boot the system...
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... Ltd. Write OK No Update Write Fail F1 Reset 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup The utility verifies the BIOS AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.17 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. Winbond W39V080A (8Mb) File Name to Continue the 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 - ...
... Ltd. Write OK No Update Write Fail F1 Reset 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup The utility verifies the BIOS AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.17 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. Winbond W39V080A (8Mb) File Name to Continue the 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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... when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Doing so can update a corrupted BIOS file using this utility. Prepare the motherboard support CD, the floppy disk or the USB flash disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using the motherboard support CD, the floppy disk, or the ... USB flash disk with FAT 32/16/12 format and single partition can support ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. The utility will automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. 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...
... when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Doing so can update a corrupted BIOS file using this utility. Prepare the motherboard support CD, the floppy disk or the USB flash disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using the motherboard support CD, the floppy disk, or the ... USB flash disk with FAT 32/16/12 format and single partition can support ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. The utility will automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. 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...
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... (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for most conditions to run this last option only if the first two failed. This requires you to use the Setup program, you can update using this utility. The Setup program is designed to make...motherboard stores the Setup utility. ASUS M2A-VM 2-11 When you start up the computer, the system provides you can enable the security password feature or change the configuration of the LPC chip. See section "2.8 Exit Menu." • The BIOS setup screens shown in the CMOS RAM of your computer in section "2.1 Managing and updating...
... (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for most conditions to run this last option only if the first two failed. This requires you to use the Setup program, you can update using this utility. The Setup program is designed to make...motherboard stores the Setup utility. ASUS M2A-VM 2-11 When you start up the computer, the system provides you can enable the security password feature or change the configuration of the LPC chip. See section "2.8 Exit Menu." • The BIOS setup screens shown in the CMOS RAM of your computer in section "2.1 Managing and updating...
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... Go to the "Tools" menu to Set. Profile Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Tools ASUS O.C. Profile Load BIOS Profile Save BIOS Profile Select Menu Item Specific Help Press [Enter] to .... 4. Press to switch between drives before the correct "xxx.CMO" file is found. Turn on the system. 3. ASUS M2A-VM 2-37 2.7.2 ASUS O.C. Press then the setup screen will inform you when the loading process finishes. • Suggest only to load the previous... file. 2. Press to load the file. Load from File Allows you to update the BIOS file coming from Profile 1.
... Go to the "Tools" menu to Set. Profile Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Tools ASUS O.C. Profile Load BIOS Profile Save BIOS Profile Select Menu Item Specific Help Press [Enter] to .... 4. Press to switch between drives before the correct "xxx.CMO" file is found. Turn on the system. 3. ASUS M2A-VM 2-37 2.7.2 ASUS O.C. Press then the setup screen will inform you when the loading process finishes. • Suggest only to load the previous... file. 2. Press to load the file. Load from File Allows you to update the BIOS file coming from Profile 1.
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... message will be saved as "xxx.CMO". 2-38 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Key in the file name. Profile Utility B318 Current CMOS BOARD: M2A-VM VER: 0104 DATE: 12/12/2006 Update CMOS BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A CMOS bWaIcNk9u8pSEis done! Press any key to Exit NETTERM DOCUME"1 PROGRA"1 SYSTEM"1 M2AVM RECYCLED...
... message will be saved as "xxx.CMO". 2-38 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Key in the file name. Profile Utility B318 Current CMOS BOARD: M2A-VM VER: 0104 DATE: 12/12/2006 Update CMOS BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A CMOS bWaIcNk9u8pSEis done! Press any key to Exit NETTERM DOCUME"1 PROGRA"1 SYSTEM"1 M2AVM RECYCLED...
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... B318 FLASH TYPE: Winbond W39V080A 8Mb LPC Current ROM BOARD: M2A-VM 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 ASUS M2A-VM 2-39
... B318 FLASH TYPE: Winbond W39V080A 8Mb LPC Current ROM BOARD: M2A-VM 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 ASUS M2A-VM 2-39
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.... 3.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/ Vista operating systems (OS). The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in this chapter for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to run the CD. 3-... notice. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the support CD are subject to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only. Use the setup procedures presented...
.... 3.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/ Vista operating systems (OS). The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in this chapter for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to run the CD. 3-... notice. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the support CD are subject to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only. Use the setup procedures presented...
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..., refer to [RAID Controller]. This item appears only when you to update the motherboard BIOS in a Windows® environment. See page 2-25 for Utilities Launches the ASUS InstallAll utilities installation wizard. ATI WebPAM Utility This utility allows you set the...support CD. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you a personal wake-up call. ASUS Music Alarm The ASUS Music Alarm is an audio alarm clock that the motherboard supports. Installation Wizard for details. 3- Chapter 3: Software support ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet Utility This item installs the ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet...
..., refer to [RAID Controller]. This item appears only when you to update the motherboard BIOS in a Windows® environment. See page 2-25 for Utilities Launches the ASUS InstallAll utilities installation wizard. ATI WebPAM Utility This utility allows you set the...support CD. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you a personal wake-up call. ASUS Music Alarm The ASUS Music Alarm is an audio alarm clock that the motherboard supports. Installation Wizard for details. 3- Chapter 3: Software support ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet Utility This item installs the ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet...
M2A-VM Premium user's manual
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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 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 ...
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 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 ...
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How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the standard package. ...
How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the standard package. ...
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... supply (with 24-pin and 4-pin 12 V plugs) ATX 12 V 2.0 compliant Form Factor uATX: 9.6 in . (24.5cm x 22.9cm) Support CD/DVD Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Live Update utility Anti-virus software (OEM version) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. x 9.0 in . M2A-VM specifications summary Manageability WfM2.0, DMI2.0, WOL by PME, WOR...
... supply (with 24-pin and 4-pin 12 V plugs) ATX 12 V 2.0 compliant Form Factor uATX: 9.6 in . (24.5cm x 22.9cm) Support CD/DVD Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Live Update utility Anti-virus software (OEM version) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. x 9.0 in . M2A-VM specifications summary Manageability WfM2.0, DMI2.0, WOL by PME, WOR...