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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 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 2-14 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 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 2-14 2.3 Main menu 2-15 2.3.1 System Time 2-15...
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... for system devices. The motherboard can support 8 GB physical memory on the operating system listed below. install identical DIMMs in DIMM_A2 and DIMM_B2 (black sockets) • Always use identical DDR2 DIMM pairs for better overclocking capability. • For dual-channel configuration (2), you would like to work under Windows® Vista/ XP 32...
... for system devices. The motherboard can support 8 GB physical memory on the operating system listed below. install identical DIMMs in DIMM_A2 and DIMM_B2 (black sockets) • Always use identical DDR2 DIMM pairs for better overclocking capability. • For dual-channel configuration (2), you would like to work under Windows® Vista/ XP 32...
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...; 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 RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND Important note on Serial ATA Install the Windows® ... SB600 controller. 4. The data transfer rate of the Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s is backward compatible with 133 MB/s (Ultra DMA133). ASUS M2A-VM 1-27 If you install Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set ...
...; 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 RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND Important note on Serial ATA Install the Windows® ... SB600 controller. 4. The data transfer rate of the Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s is backward compatible with 133 MB/s (Ultra DMA133). ASUS M2A-VM 1-27 If you install Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set ...
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... or gets corrupted.) Refer to the corresponding sections for the Utilities screen menu. 3. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk/ USB flash disk or the motherboard support CD.) 3. The ASUS Update utility allows you to restore the BIOS in Windows® environment.) 2. Place the support CD in the support CD that allows...
... or gets corrupted.) Refer to the corresponding sections for the Utilities screen menu. 3. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk/ USB flash disk or the motherboard support CD.) 3. The ASUS Update utility allows you to restore the BIOS in Windows® environment.) 2. Place the support CD in the support CD that allows...
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Launch the ASUS Update utility from the 3. click Auto Select. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. ASUS M2A-VM 2- Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Click Next.
Launch the ASUS Update utility from the 3. click Auto Select. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. ASUS M2A-VM 2- Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Click Next.
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Always update the utility to complete the update process. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Locate the ...then click Next. 3. 4. Follow the screen instructions to avail all its features. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Follow the screen ...
Always update the utility to complete the update process. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Locate the ...then click Next. 3. 4. Follow the screen instructions to avail all its features. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Follow the screen ...
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..., then click Start. 2. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the floppy disk drive. b. b. Windows® XP users: Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the menu, then select Format. Click Start from the Windows® desktop, then select My Computer. ASUS M2A-VM 2- Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. 2.1.2 Creating...
..., then click Start. 2. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the floppy disk drive. b. b. Windows® XP users: Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the menu, then select Format. Click Start from the Windows® desktop, then select My Computer. ASUS M2A-VM 2- Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. 2.1.2 Creating...
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...the field opposite the item. To display the sub-menu, select the item and press . 2.2.6 Configuration fields These fields show the values for that menu. ASUS M2A-VM 2-13 Navigation Key Left or Right arrow Up or Down arrow Page Down or - (minus) Page Up or + (plus) Function Displays the General Help...legend bar allow you can change the value of a field, select it then press to navigate through the values for the highlighted field Brings up window." To change the value of options. You cannot select an item that the iteam has a sub-menu. Refer to the left or right Moves...
...the field opposite the item. To display the sub-menu, select the item and press . 2.2.6 Configuration fields These fields show the values for that menu. ASUS M2A-VM 2-13 Navigation Key Left or Right arrow Up or Down arrow Page Down or - (minus) Page Up or + (plus) Function Displays the General Help...legend bar allow you can change the value of a field, select it then press to navigate through the values for the highlighted field Brings up window." To change the value of options. You cannot select an item that the iteam has a sub-menu. Refer to the left or right Moves...
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... 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. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit System Time System Date 15... 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...
... 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. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit System Time System Date 15... 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...
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...before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM. Discard Changes This option allows you to discard the selections you press , a confirmation window appears. Select one of the parameters on even when the PC is turned off. Select YES to save the changes while exiting. ...and exiting the setup menu. Exit & Discard Changes Select this option only if you are finished making your selections, choose this option, a confirmation window appears. After selecting this menu. Select Exit & Save Changes or make other than System Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for...
...before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM. Discard Changes This option allows you to discard the selections you press , a confirmation window appears. Select one of the parameters on even when the PC is turned off. Select YES to save the changes while exiting. ...and exiting the setup menu. Exit & Discard Changes Select this option only if you are finished making your selections, choose this option, a confirmation window appears. After selecting this menu. Select Exit & Save Changes or make other than System Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for...
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Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to change at any time without notice. 3.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/ Vista operating systems (OS). Refer to your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to locate the ...vary. The contents of your computer. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for better compatibility and system stability. 3.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later versions...
Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to change at any time without notice. 3.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/ Vista operating systems (OS). Refer to your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to locate the ...vary. The contents of your computer. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for better compatibility and system stability. 3.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later versions...
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... the motherboard supports. For more detailed instructions, refer to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that uses your computer in a Windows® environment. ASUS InstAll - ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility...screen display and utilities option may not be the same for Utilities Launches the ASUS InstallAll utilities installation wizard. See page 2-25 for details. 3- Chapter 3: Software support ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and...
... the motherboard supports. For more detailed instructions, refer to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that uses your computer in a Windows® environment. ASUS InstAll - ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility...screen display and utilities option may not be the same for Utilities Launches the ASUS InstallAll utilities installation wizard. See page 2-25 for details. 3- Chapter 3: Software support ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and...
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... (PDF). 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. ASUS M2A-VM 3- Make ATI RAID/AHCI Driver Allows you to open the folder of supplementary user manuals. Make ATI...
... (PDF). 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. ASUS M2A-VM 3- Make ATI RAID/AHCI Driver Allows you to open the folder of supplementary user manuals. Make ATI...
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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 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 2-14 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 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 2-14 2.3 Main menu 2-15 2.3.1 System Time 2-15...
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... pair in DIMM_A1 and DIMM_B1 (yellow sockets) and another identical DIMM pair in all four sockets OR - The motherboard can support 8 GB physical memory on each slot. 64-bit Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition Windows® Vista x64 Edition 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction • When using only one memory module, start installing...
... pair in DIMM_A1 and DIMM_B1 (yellow sockets) and another identical DIMM pair in all four sockets OR - The motherboard can support 8 GB physical memory on each slot. 64-bit Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition Windows® Vista x64 Edition 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction • When using only one memory module, start installing...
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...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 RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND Important note on Serial ATA Install the Windows.... Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for details. 4. ASUS M2A-VM 1-27 See the page 2-25 for Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. The data transfer rate of the...
...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 RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND Important note on Serial ATA Install the Windows.... Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for details. 4. ASUS M2A-VM 1-27 See the page 2-25 for Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. The data transfer rate of the...
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... file fails or gets corrupted.) Refer to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 4. Save a copy of...
... file fails or gets corrupted.) Refer to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 4. Save a copy of...
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The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Click Next. 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. click Auto Select. 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- Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1.
The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Click Next. 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. click Auto Select. 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- Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1.
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... Update BIOS from a file option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Follow the screen instructions to download. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through... a BIOS file: 1. Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Click Next....
... Update BIOS from a file option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Follow the screen instructions to download. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through... a BIOS file: 1. Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Click Next....
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Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. Windows® XP environment a. c. Click File from the Windows® desktop, then select My Computer. e. b. d. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. ASUS M2A-VM 2- At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to create a bootable floppy disk. 2.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Do either...
Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. Windows® XP environment a. c. Click File from the Windows® desktop, then select My Computer. e. b. d. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. ASUS M2A-VM 2- At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to create a bootable floppy disk. 2.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Do either...