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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 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 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-...
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... also lists the hardware setup procedures that may have to perform when installing system components. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 3: Software support This chapter describes the...
... also lists the hardware setup procedures that may have to perform when installing system components. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 3: Software support This chapter describes the...
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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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Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Update your system with customizable boot logos. 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 CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to launch the utility and update the BIOS without preparing a bootable diskette...
Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Update your system with customizable boot logos. 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 CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to launch the utility and update the BIOS without preparing a bootable diskette...
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... is copied to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 4. See page 3-4 for details on these utilities. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (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. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The ASUS Update utility is available in DOS...
... is copied to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 4. See page 3-4 for details on these utilities. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (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. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The ASUS Update utility is available in DOS...
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Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. ASUS M2A-VM 2- Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. click Auto Select. Select Update BIOS from the 3. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Click Next. Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next.
Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. ASUS M2A-VM 2- Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. click Auto Select. Select Update BIOS from the 3. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Click Next. Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next.
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... the screen instructions to avail all its features. Click Next. 5. Always update the utility to complete the update process. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Locate the BIOS file from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Follow the screen instructions to download. From the FTP...
... the screen instructions to avail all its features. Click Next. 5. Always update the utility to complete the update process. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Locate the BIOS file from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Follow the screen instructions to download. From the FTP...
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... Power-On Self Tests (POST). Save the BIOS file to prevent system boot failure! 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup To update the BIOS using a DOS‑based utility. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS 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...
... Power-On Self Tests (POST). Save the BIOS file to prevent system boot failure! 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup To update the BIOS using a DOS‑based utility. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS 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...
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... of the floppy disk, CD ROM or USB flash disk you created earlier. 4. Save only the updated BIOS file in FAT 16/12 format. AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.17 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. Winbond W39V080A (8Mb) File Name to Program: Message: Please input...ASUS V1.17 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. Follow these instructions to the floppy disk, CD ROM or a USB flash disk with the latest BIOS file. 3. Type the BIOS file name in DOS mode using the bootable floppy disk, CD ROM or a USB flash disk you saved the BIOS file and the Award BIOS Flash Utility. 5. ASUS M2A-VM...
... of the floppy disk, CD ROM or USB flash disk you created earlier. 4. Save only the updated BIOS file in FAT 16/12 format. AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.17 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. Winbond W39V080A (8Mb) File Name to Program: Message: Please input...ASUS V1.17 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. Follow these instructions to the floppy disk, CD ROM or a USB flash disk with the latest BIOS file. 3. Type the BIOS file name in DOS mode using the bootable floppy disk, CD ROM or a USB flash disk you saved the BIOS file and the Award BIOS Flash Utility. 5. ASUS M2A-VM...
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.... All Rights Reserved message indicating that For 690G-SB600-M2A-VM_H-00 DATE: 12/12/2006 you to Program: M2A-VM.bin Programming Flash Memory - The utility verifies the BIOS AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.17 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. OFE00 OK Write OK No Update Write Fail Warning: Don't Turn Off Power Or Reset System...
.... All Rights Reserved message indicating that For 690G-SB600-M2A-VM_H-00 DATE: 12/12/2006 you to Program: M2A-VM.bin Programming Flash Memory - The utility verifies the BIOS AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.17 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. OFE00 OK Write OK No Update Write Fail Warning: Don't Turn Off Power Or Reset System...
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... the USB flash disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using the motherboard support CD, the floppy disk, or the USB flash disk that contains the updated BIOS file. Turn on the system. 3. When found , the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. 2.1.6 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that...
... the USB flash disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using the motherboard support CD, the floppy disk, or the USB flash disk that contains the updated BIOS file. Turn on the system. 3. When found , the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. 2.1.6 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that...
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... make your selections from the available options using the provided utility described in section "2.1 Managing and updating your computer in the CMOS RAM of your BIOS." Press during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to run this motherboard. Select the Load Default Settings item under the Exit Menu. For example, you can recognize.... When you start up the computer, the system provides you with its test routines. otherwise, POST continues with the opportunity to enter the Setup utility; ASUS M2A-VM 2-11
... make your selections from the available options using the provided utility described in section "2.1 Managing and updating your computer in the CMOS RAM of your BIOS." Press during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to run this motherboard. Select the Load Default Settings item under the Exit Menu. For example, you can recognize.... When you start up the computer, the system provides you with its test routines. otherwise, POST continues with the opportunity to enter the Setup utility; ASUS M2A-VM 2-11
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...you to select "Load from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the "xxx.CMO" file can be loaded. Go to the "Tools" menu to load the previous BIOS files saved in the BIOS Flash. ASUS M2A-VM 2-37 Insert the storage devices that contain the "xxx.CMO" ... Tools Load from Profile 1 Load from Profile 2 Load from File Load BIOS Profile Select Menu Item Specific Help Load BIOS Profile from Profile 1/2 Allows you when the loading process finishes. • Suggest only to update the BIOS file coming from File". Press to load the file. 5. Turn on ...
...you to select "Load from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the "xxx.CMO" file can be loaded. Go to the "Tools" menu to load the previous BIOS files saved in the BIOS Flash. ASUS M2A-VM 2-37 Insert the storage devices that contain the "xxx.CMO" ... Tools Load from Profile 1 Load from Profile 2 Load from File Load BIOS Profile Select Menu Item Specific Help Load BIOS Profile from Profile 1/2 Allows you when the loading process finishes. • Suggest only to update the BIOS file coming from File". Press to load the file. 5. Turn on ...
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... disk/USB flash disk with enough space. 2. Insert the storage devices with the FAT32/16/12 format. Enter BIOS setup program. 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! Turn on the system. 3. Go to the...
... disk/USB flash disk with enough space. 2. Insert the storage devices with the FAT32/16/12 format. Enter BIOS setup program. 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! Turn on the system. 3. Go to the...
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ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS RROM 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:\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-...
ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS RROM 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:\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-...
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... Chapter 3: Software support For more detailed instructions, refer to give you a personal wake-up call. ASUS InstAll - ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in a Windows® environment. ATI WebPAM Utility This utility allows you to configure Serial ATA (SATA)... RAID/AHCI drive disk. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature...
... Chapter 3: Software support For more detailed instructions, refer to give you a personal wake-up call. ASUS InstAll - ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in a Windows® environment. ATI WebPAM Utility This utility allows you to configure Serial ATA (SATA)... RAID/AHCI drive disk. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature...
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 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 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-...
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... parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated 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 comes with the...
... parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated 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 comes with the...
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...motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Profile that allows users to share distribute their favorite overclocking settings. See pages 2-37 for each parameter. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. feature of buying a replacement BIOS chip. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS... ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. ASUS M2A-VM 1- Simply press the predefined hotkey to overclocking. When the system hangs due to your BIOS easily without entering the OS. ASUS ...
...motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Profile that allows users to share distribute their favorite overclocking settings. See pages 2-37 for each parameter. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. feature of buying a replacement BIOS chip. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS... ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. ASUS M2A-VM 1- Simply press the predefined hotkey to overclocking. When the system hangs due to your BIOS easily without entering the OS. ASUS ...
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...updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup When the correct BIOS file is built-in the BIOS chip so it . To update the BIOS using a DOS‑based utility. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility B318 FLASH TYPE: Winbond W39V080A 8Mb LPC Current ROM BOARD: M2A-VM... (POST). Save the BIOS file to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to a floppy disk, then restart the system. 3. 2.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go ...
...updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup When the correct BIOS file is built-in the BIOS chip so it . To update the BIOS using a DOS‑based utility. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility B318 FLASH TYPE: Winbond W39V080A 8Mb LPC Current ROM BOARD: M2A-VM... (POST). Save the BIOS file to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to a floppy disk, then restart the system. 3. 2.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go ...