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... 2.6 Boot menu 2-31 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 2-31 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 2-32 2.6.3 Security 2-33 2.7 Tools menu 2-35 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-35 2.8 Exit menu 2-35 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 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-4 3.2.4 Make Disk menu 3-5 3.2.5 Manual menu 3-6 3.2.6 ASUS Contact information 3-7 3.2.7 Other information 3-7 3.3 Creating a RAID...
... 2.6 Boot menu 2-31 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 2-31 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 2-32 2.6.3 Security 2-33 2.7 Tools menu 2-35 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-35 2.8 Exit menu 2-35 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 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-4 3.2.4 Make Disk menu 3-5 3.2.5 Manual menu 3-6 3.2.6 ASUS Contact information 3-7 3.2.7 Other information 3-7 3.3 Creating a RAID...
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M2N 1394 specifications summary Special features BIOS features Manageability Rear panel Internal Connector Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD contents ASUS EZ DIY: ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo™ 4 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS,Green, PnP, DMI 2.0, Wfm2.0, ACPI v 2.0a, SM BIOS v 2.3 WOL by PME, WOR... 4-pin 12 Vplugs) ATX 12 V 2.0 compliant ATX form factor: 12 in . (30.5 cm x 20.6 cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update NVIDIA® MediaShield™ RAID Anti-virus software (OEM version) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. x 8.1 in . ix
M2N 1394 specifications summary Special features BIOS features Manageability Rear panel Internal Connector Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD contents ASUS EZ DIY: ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo™ 4 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS,Green, PnP, DMI 2.0, Wfm2.0, ACPI v 2.0a, SM BIOS v 2.3 WOL by PME, WOR... 4-pin 12 Vplugs) ATX 12 V 2.0 compliant ATX form factor: 12 in . (30.5 cm x 20.6 cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update NVIDIA® MediaShield™ RAID Anti-virus software (OEM version) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. x 8.1 in . ix
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... damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction Install the software drivers for information on the slot. 5. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you removed earlier. 6. Keep the screw for the card. 2. Turn on the next page. 3. Refer...
... damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction Install the software drivers for information on the slot. 5. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you removed earlier. 6. Keep the screw for the card. 2. Turn on the next page. 3. Refer...
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... from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Place the support CD in Windows® environment. Click the Utilities tab, ...before you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. The ASUS Update utility allows you to your system. See page 5-3 for the Utilities screen menu. 3. The Drivers menu appears. 2. This utility is available in the support CD that allows you update the ...
... from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Place the support CD in Windows® environment. Click the Utilities tab, ...before you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. The ASUS Update utility allows you to your system. See page 5-3 for the Utilities screen menu. 3. The Drivers menu appears. 2. This utility is available in the support CD that allows you update the ...
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...x8.0 1600MHz] [x9.0 1800 MHz] ASUS M2N 1394 2-21 GART Error Reporting [Disabled] This option should remain disabled for programming CPU MTRRs when 4GB or more of memory is present. 2.4.2 CPU Configuration The items in a single core system. The driver developer may enable it run at lower...multiplier setting. Configuration options: [Continuous] [Discrete] Runtime Legacy PSB [Disabled] Enables or disables the generation of PowerNow(tm) driver in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. CPU Configuration Module Version: 13.01 AGESA Version...
...x8.0 1600MHz] [x9.0 1800 MHz] ASUS M2N 1394 2-21 GART Error Reporting [Disabled] This option should remain disabled for programming CPU MTRRs when 4GB or more of memory is present. 2.4.2 CPU Configuration The items in a single core system. The driver developer may enable it run at lower...multiplier setting. Configuration options: [Continuous] [Discrete] Runtime Legacy PSB [Disabled] Enables or disables the generation of PowerNow(tm) driver in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. CPU Configuration Module Version: 13.01 AGESA Version...
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... information. • Make sure that you install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 3.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the... the support CD to avail all motherboard features. Refer to run the CD. 3- Chapter 3: Software support Doubleclick the ASSETUP.EXE to your computer. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only.
... information. • Make sure that you install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 3.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the... the support CD to avail all motherboard features. Refer to run the CD. 3- Chapter 3: Software support Doubleclick the ASSETUP.EXE to your computer. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only.
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NVIDIA Chipset Driver Program Installs the NVIDIA® nForce™ Chipset Driver program. SoundMAX® ADI1986A Audio Driver Executes the wizard to activate the devices. The screen display and drivers option may not be the same for different operating system versions. ASUS M2N 1394 3- 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Driver Installs the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet driver. Install the necessary drivers to install the SoundMAX™ AD1986A audio driver and application.
NVIDIA Chipset Driver Program Installs the NVIDIA® nForce™ Chipset Driver program. SoundMAX® ADI1986A Audio Driver Executes the wizard to activate the devices. The screen display and drivers option may not be the same for different operating system versions. ASUS M2N 1394 3- 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Driver Installs the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet driver. Install the necessary drivers to install the SoundMAX™ AD1986A audio driver and application.
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... help for different operating system versions. ASUS M2N 1394 3- ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet Utility This item installs the ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet utility. 3.2.4 Make Disk menu The Make Disk menu allows you to make a RAID driver disk. NVIDIA® 32bit SATA RAID Driver Allows you to create an NVIDIA® Serial ATA (SATA) RAID driver disk for a 32-bit system...
... help for different operating system versions. ASUS M2N 1394 3- ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet Utility This item installs the ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet utility. 3.2.4 Make Disk menu The Make Disk menu allows you to make a RAID driver disk. NVIDIA® 32bit SATA RAID Driver Allows you to create an NVIDIA® Serial ATA (SATA) RAID driver disk for a 32-bit system...
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...installation, the system prompts you want to create or browse the contents of the support CD to install third-party SCSI or RAID driver. 2. Select Make Disk tab. 3. Write-protect the floppy disk to complete process. 6. Follow succeeding screen information to avoid computer ...complete the installation. Press then insert the floppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows® 2000/XP operating system on the NVIDIA® RAID configuration, refer to floppy disk drive. 5. ASUS M2N 1394 3- Place the motherboard support CD into the floppy disk drive. ...
...installation, the system prompts you want to create or browse the contents of the support CD to install third-party SCSI or RAID driver. 2. Select Make Disk tab. 3. Write-protect the floppy disk to complete process. 6. Follow succeeding screen information to avoid computer ...complete the installation. Press then insert the floppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows® 2000/XP operating system on the NVIDIA® RAID configuration, refer to floppy disk drive. 5. ASUS M2N 1394 3- Place the motherboard support CD into the floppy disk drive. ...