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... the computer 3-2 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function 3-2 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch 3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-1 4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 4-2 4.1.3 AFUDOS utility 4-3 4.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 4-5 4.1.5 ASUS Update utility 4-7 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-10 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-11 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-11 4.2.3 Legend bar 4-11 4.2.4 Menu items 4-12 4.2.5 Sub-menu...
... the computer 3-2 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function 3-2 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch 3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-1 4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 4-2 4.1.3 AFUDOS utility 4-3 4.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 4-5 4.1.5 ASUS Update utility 4-7 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-10 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-11 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-11 4.2.3 Legend bar 4-11 4.2.4 Menu items 4-12 4.2.5 Sub-menu...
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... describes the contents of shutting down the system. • Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may have to change system... settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new...
... describes the contents of shutting down the system. • Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may have to change system... settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new...
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... S/PDIF Out interface Supports up to 10 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (for M2N model) Supports up to 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (for M2N DH model) ASUS Q-Fan 2 (for 4-pin CPU cooler only) Q-Connector ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Advanced Thermal Design - M2N/M2N DH specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN High Definition.../s Dual-channel memory architecture - 4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support unbuffered ECC/non-ECC DDR2 800/667/533 MHz memory modules - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-sink Thermal solution ASUS MyLogo (continued on the next page)
... S/PDIF Out interface Supports up to 10 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (for M2N model) Supports up to 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (for M2N DH model) ASUS Q-Fan 2 (for 4-pin CPU cooler only) Q-Connector ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Advanced Thermal Design - M2N/M2N DH specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN High Definition.../s Dual-channel memory architecture - 4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support unbuffered ECC/non-ECC DDR2 800/667/533 MHz memory modules - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-sink Thermal solution ASUS MyLogo (continued on the next page)
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... Frequency Selection(SFS) allows FSB tuning from 200 MHz up to 300 MHz at 1 MHz increment Overclocking protection: - Profile: overclocking configuration-sharing tool Precision Tweaker: - M2N/M2N DH specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Overclocking features Rear panel Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Power requirements Support CD contents Form factor...
... Frequency Selection(SFS) allows FSB tuning from 200 MHz up to 300 MHz at 1 MHz increment Overclocking protection: - Profile: overclocking configuration-sharing tool Precision Tweaker: - M2N/M2N DH specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Overclocking features Rear panel Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Power requirements Support CD contents Form factor...
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... to share and distribute their favorite settings. See page 4-36 for each parameter. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. Simply press the predefined hotkey to your BIOS easily without entering the OS. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. Simply shut down and reboot the...
... to share and distribute their favorite settings. See page 4-36 for each parameter. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. Simply press the predefined hotkey to your BIOS easily without entering the OS. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. Simply shut down and reboot the...
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These items are available to M2N model only. ASUS M2N / M2N DH 2- The USB910 port is available to M2N DH model only. 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 20.6cm (8.1in) KBPWR PS/2KBM S T: Mouse B: Keyboard CPU_FAN SPDIF_O1 Socket AM2 DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module) ... AAFP USBPW910 ADI HD Codec PCIEX16 SPDIF_OUT Attansic F1 PCIEX1_1 PCIEX1_2 PCI1 Super I/O COM1 PCI2 PCI3 FLOPPY NVIDIA nForce 430 MCP PRI_IDE 4Mb BIOS CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power SATA2 SATA1 SATA4 SATA3 CHA_FAN USBPW5678 USB78 USB56 SB_PWR CLRTC CHASSIS PANEL The USB910_WFGBT module, and MP3-IN...
These items are available to M2N model only. ASUS M2N / M2N DH 2- The USB910 port is available to M2N DH model only. 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 20.6cm (8.1in) KBPWR PS/2KBM S T: Mouse B: Keyboard CPU_FAN SPDIF_O1 Socket AM2 DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module) ... AAFP USBPW910 ADI HD Codec PCIEX16 SPDIF_OUT Attansic F1 PCIEX1_1 PCIEX1_2 PCI1 Super I/O COM1 PCI2 PCI3 FLOPPY NVIDIA nForce 430 MCP PRI_IDE 4Mb BIOS CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power SATA2 SATA1 SATA4 SATA3 CHA_FAN USBPW5678 USB78 USB56 SB_PWR CLRTC CHASSIS PANEL The USB910_WFGBT module, and MP3-IN...
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... need to the tables on the next page. 3. Keep the screw for the card. 2. When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that ...they support. Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Refer to...
... need to the tables on the next page. 3. Keep the screw for the card. 2. When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that ...they support. Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Refer to...
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... date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. ASUS M2N / M2N DH 2-19 To erase the RTC RAM: 1. 2.6 Jumper 1. R CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) M2N/M2N DH Clear RTC RAM Clear CMOS • Make sure to re-enter your previous BIOS settings after you to pins 1-2. 4. Reinstall the battery. 5. Shut down the key...
... date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. ASUS M2N / M2N DH 2-19 To erase the RTC RAM: 1. 2.6 Jumper 1. R CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) M2N/M2N DH Clear RTC RAM Clear CMOS • Make sure to re-enter your previous BIOS settings after you to pins 1-2. 4. Reinstall the battery. 5. Shut down the key...
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KBPWR 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB R M2N/M2N DH Keyboard Power Setting ASUS M2N / M2N DH 2-21 3. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar). Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up the computer when you press a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you to wake up feature.
KBPWR 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB R M2N/M2N DH Keyboard Power Setting ASUS M2N / M2N DH 2-21 3. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar). Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up the computer when you press a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you to wake up feature.
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...; controller. The Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s is purchased separately. COM1 R PIN1 M2N/M2N DH COM Port Connector The COM module is backward compatible with Serial ATA 1.5 Gb/s...BIOS. R SATA2 SATA1 SATA4 SATA3 GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND M2N/M2N DH SATA Connectors The RAID function of the system chassis. See section "4.3.4 IDE Configuration" for a serial (COM) port. ASUS M2N / M2N DH...
...; controller. The Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s is purchased separately. COM1 R PIN1 M2N/M2N DH COM Port Connector The COM module is backward compatible with Serial ATA 1.5 Gb/s...BIOS. R SATA2 SATA1 SATA4 SATA3 GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND M2N/M2N DH SATA Connectors The RAID function of the system chassis. See section "4.3.4 IDE Configuration" for a serial (COM) port. ASUS M2N / M2N DH...
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The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. 12. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector ... chassis-mounted functions. PA NEL PLED SPEAKER IDE_LED RESET PWRSW Speaker Ground Ground Reset Ground +5V Ground R PWR PLEDPLED+ IDE_LEDIDE_LED+ * Requires an ATX power supply M2N/M2N DH System Panel Connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off...
The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. 12. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector ... chassis-mounted functions. PA NEL PLED SPEAKER IDE_LED RESET PWRSW Speaker Ground Ground Reset Ground +5V Ground R PWR PLEDPLED+ IDE_LEDIDE_LED+ * Requires an ATX power supply M2N/M2N DH System Panel Connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off...
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... turned on the power, the system may light up or switch between orange and green after the system LED turns on the devices in Chapter 4. ASUS M2N / M2N DH 3- Connect the power cord to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. External SCSI devices (starting with a surge protector.... power LED on self tests or POST. Be sure that is equipped with the last device on , hold down the key to enter the BIOS Setup. If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from the time you press the ATX power button. 3.1 Starting up for assistance. ...
... turned on the power, the system may light up or switch between orange and green after the system LED turns on the devices in Chapter 4. ASUS M2N / M2N DH 3- Connect the power cord to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. External SCSI devices (starting with a surge protector.... power LED on self tests or POST. Be sure that is equipped with the last device on , hold down the key to enter the BIOS Setup. If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from the time you press the ATX power button. 3.1 Starting up for assistance. ...
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... Menu" in Chapter 4 for details. 3- Chapter 3: Powering up If you are using Windows® 2000: 1. The power supply should turn off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. The power supply should turn off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. Refer to soft-off after Windows® shuts down .
... Menu" in Chapter 4 for details. 3- Chapter 3: Powering up If you are using Windows® 2000: 1. The power supply should turn off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. The power supply should turn off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. Refer to soft-off after Windows® shuts down .
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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. 4 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. 4 BIOS setup
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Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-10 4.3 Main menu 4-13 4.4 Advanced menu 4-17 4.5 Power menu 4-27 4.6 Boot menu 4-31 4.7 Tools menu 4-35 4.8 Exit menu 4-39 ASUS M2N / M2N DH
Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-10 4.3 Main menu 4-13 4.4 Advanced menu 4-17 4.5 Power menu 4-27 4.6 Boot menu 4-31 4.7 Tools menu 4-35 4.8 Exit menu 4-39 ASUS M2N / M2N DH
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... Insert the Windows® 2000 CD to continue. Press , then follow screen instructions to the optical drive. ASUS M2N / M2N DH 4- ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.) Refer to create a bootable floppy disk. Save a copy of boot disks for ...type format A:/S then press . b. e. 4.1 Managing and updating your optical drive. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a floppy disk, USB Flash, or the motherboard support CD during POST.) 2. ...
... Insert the Windows® 2000 CD to continue. Press , then follow screen instructions to the optical drive. ASUS M2N / M2N DH 4- ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.) Refer to create a bootable floppy disk. Save a copy of boot disks for ...type format A:/S then press . b. e. 4.1 Managing and updating your optical drive. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a floppy disk, USB Flash, or the motherboard support CD during POST.) 2. ...
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...is accessible by pressing + during POST to the floppy disk drive or the USB port. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.00 FLASH TYPE: SST 49LF004/040B LP Current ROM BOARD: M2N VER: 0103 DATE: 07/28/06 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: ... disk and using EZ Flash 2: 1. Press + during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to prevent system boot failure! 4- Chapter...
...is accessible by pressing + during POST to the floppy disk drive or the USB port. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.00 FLASH TYPE: SST 49LF004/040B LP Current ROM BOARD: M2N VER: 0103 DATE: 07/28/06 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: ... disk and using EZ Flash 2: 1. Press + during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to prevent system boot failure! 4- Chapter...
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...Update Utility - The actual BIOS screen displays may not be same as shown. 1. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at least 1024KB free space to update the BIOS file in DOS environment using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. ASUS M2N / M2N DH 4- • This function ...can use as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright...
...Update Utility - The actual BIOS screen displays may not be same as shown. 1. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at least 1024KB free space to update the BIOS file in DOS environment using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. ASUS M2N / M2N DH 4- • This function ...can use as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright...
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... flash ...... Erasing flash ...... done Please restart your computer A:\> 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. Boot the system in DOS mode, then ...you created earlier. 3. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done Verifying flash .... done Reading flash ...... WARNING!! WARNING!! Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Copy the AFUDOS...
... flash ...... Erasing flash ...... done Please restart your computer A:\> 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. Boot the system in DOS mode, then ...you created earlier. 3. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done Verifying flash .... done Reading flash ...... WARNING!! WARNING!! Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Copy the AFUDOS...
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Starting BIOS recovery... ASUS M2N / M2N DH 4- Turn on the system. 2. Turn on the system. 3. Bad BIOS checksum. Checking for M2N DH model. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support CD, the USB flash disk, or the floppy disk that contains the updated BIOS file. • Prepare the motherboard support CD, the USB flash disk, or the floppy...
Starting BIOS recovery... ASUS M2N / M2N DH 4- Turn on the system. 2. Turn on the system. 3. Bad BIOS checksum. Checking for M2N DH model. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support CD, the USB flash disk, or the floppy disk that contains the updated BIOS file. • Prepare the motherboard support CD, the USB flash disk, or the floppy...