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... 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 Updating the BIOS 4-2 4.1.3 Saving the current BIOS file 4-4 4.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 4-5 4.1.5 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 4-7 4.1.6 ASUS Update utility 4-8 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-11 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-12 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-12 4.2.3 Legend bar 4-13 4.2.4 Menu items 4-13...
... 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 Updating the BIOS 4-2 4.1.3 Saving the current BIOS file 4-4 4.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 4-5 4.1.5 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 4-7 4.1.6 ASUS Update utility 4-8 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-11 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-12 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-12 4.2.3 Legend bar 4-13 4.2.4 Menu items 4-13...
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Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. • Chapter 5: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have to install SLI-ready PCI Express graphics cards. It includes description...
Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. • Chapter 5: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have to install SLI-ready PCI Express graphics cards. It includes description...
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... power supply with 24-pin and 4-pin 12V plugs ATX 12V 2.0 compliant Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update NVIDIA® MediaShield™ RAID Anti-virus software (OEM version) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. M2N-E SLI specifications summary Special features Rear panel Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Power requirements Support CD contents...
... power supply with 24-pin and 4-pin 12V plugs ATX 12V 2.0 compliant Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update NVIDIA® MediaShield™ RAID Anti-virus software (OEM version) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. M2N-E SLI specifications summary Special features Rear panel Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Power requirements Support CD contents...
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... boot logos. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction Simply press the predefined hotkey to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. See page 4-7 for details. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to personalize and add style to your BIOS easily without entering the OS. This unique module eliminates the trouble of buying a replacement...
... boot logos. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction Simply press the predefined hotkey to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. See page 4-7 for details. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to personalize and add style to your BIOS easily without entering the OS. This unique module eliminates the trouble of buying a replacement...
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... with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Refer to the card. Install the software drivers for information on BIOS setup. 2. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that came with the screw you physical injury and damage motherboard components... that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you may cause you removed earlier. 6. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any.
... with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Refer to the card. Install the software drivers for information on BIOS setup. 2. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that came with the screw you physical injury and damage motherboard components... that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you may cause you removed earlier. 6. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any.
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... failure! Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. M2N-E SLI R CLRTC 12 23 M2N-E SLI Clear RTC RAM Normal (Default) Clear RTC You do... not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to default values. Remove the onboard battery. 3. ASUS M2N-E SLI...
... failure! Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. M2N-E SLI R CLRTC 12 23 M2N-E SLI Clear RTC RAM Normal (Default) Clear RTC You do... not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to default values. Remove the onboard battery. 3. ASUS M2N-E SLI...
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Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) if you wish to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up the computer when you to wake up feature. M2N-E SLI R KBPWR 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB M2N-E SLI Keyboard Power Setting ASUS M2N-E SLI 2-21 This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the keyboard (the default value is [Disabled]). Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you press a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS (see section 2.5.5 APM Configuration). 3.
Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) if you wish to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up the computer when you to wake up feature. M2N-E SLI R KBPWR 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB M2N-E SLI Keyboard Power Setting ASUS M2N-E SLI 2-21 This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the keyboard (the default value is [Disabled]). Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you press a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS (see section 2.5.5 APM Configuration). 3.
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... can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5, or JBOD configuration through the onboard NVIDIA® MediaShield™ controller. ASUS M2N-E SLI SATA4 right angle side GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND 2-25 The RAID function of the SATA cable to the onboard SATA... sub-menu in the BIOS. The Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s is set using these connectors is backward compatible with huge graphics cards. See section "4.4.7 Onboard Device Configuration" for Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. M2N-E SLI IDE Connectors 3. Serial ATA...
... can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5, or JBOD configuration through the onboard NVIDIA® MediaShield™ controller. ASUS M2N-E SLI SATA4 right angle side GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND 2-25 The RAID function of the SATA cable to the onboard SATA... sub-menu in the BIOS. The Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s is set using these connectors is backward compatible with huge graphics cards. See section "4.4.7 Onboard Device Configuration" for Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. M2N-E SLI IDE Connectors 3. Serial ATA...
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... Ground Ground +5V Ground Reset Ground PWR PLEDPLED+ IDE_LEDIDE_LED+ * Requires an ATX power supply M2N-E SLI System Panel Connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. Connect the HDD Activity LED ... Activity LED. The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is for the system power LED. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. The IDE LED lights up when you to this connector. 10. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions...
... Ground Ground +5V Ground Reset Ground PWR PLEDPLED+ IDE_LEDIDE_LED+ * Requires an ATX power supply M2N-E SLI System Panel Connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. Connect the HDD Activity LED ... Activity LED. The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is for the system power LED. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. The IDE LED lights up when you to this connector. 10. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions...
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...may light up or switch between orange and green after the system LED turns on the devices in Chapter 4. While the tests are off. 3. ASUS M2N-E SLI 3- After applying power, the system power LED on , hold down the key to the power connector at the back of the system chassis....front panel case lights up. Follow the instructions in the following order: a. For systems with a surge protector. 5. Connect the power cord to enter the BIOS Setup. Turn on . External SCSI devices (starting with "green" standards or if it has a "power standby" feature, the monitor LED may have ...
...may light up or switch between orange and green after the system LED turns on the devices in Chapter 4. While the tests are off. 3. ASUS M2N-E SLI 3- After applying power, the system power LED on , hold down the key to the power connector at the back of the system chassis....front panel case lights up. Follow the instructions in the following order: a. For systems with a surge protector. 5. Connect the power cord to enter the BIOS Setup. Turn on . External SCSI devices (starting with "green" standards or if it has a "power standby" feature, the monitor LED may have ...
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Click the Turn Off button to soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch While the system is selected, then click ...the OK button to section "4.5 Power Menu" in Chapter 4 for less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. Click the Start button then click Shut Down... 2. If you are using Windows...
Click the Turn Off button to soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch While the system is selected, then click ...the OK button to section "4.5 Power Menu" in Chapter 4 for less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. Click the Start button then click Shut Down... 2. If you are using Windows...
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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 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-11 4.3 Main menu 4-15 4.4 Advanced menu 4-20 4.5 Power menu 4-32 4.6 Boot menu 4-37 4.7 Tools menu 4-43 4.8 Exit menu 4-44 ASUS M2N-E SLI
Chapter summary 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-11 4.3 Main menu 4-15 4.4 Advanced menu 4-20 4.5 Power menu 4-32 4.6 Boot menu 4-37 4.7 Tools menu 4-43 4.8 Exit menu 4-44 ASUS M2N-E SLI
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... for details on these utilities. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive. b. ASUS M2N-E SLI 4- Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable USB flash disk, floppy disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) 3. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. Click Start from the...
... for details on these utilities. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive. b. ASUS M2N-E SLI 4- Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable USB flash disk, floppy disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) 3. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. Click Start from the...
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... the Software folder of the support CD to the floppy disk with the floppy disk containing the new BIOS file and the Award BIOS Flash Utility. 5. All Rights Reserved For NF-CK804-M2N-E SLI DATE: 11/18/2004 Flash Type - From the Open field, type D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: assuming that.... 4. Boot the system in the floppy disk to the bootable floppy disk. 4.1.2 Updating the BIOS The Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) can be updated using this utility. 1. AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.01 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. When the A:> appears, replace the bootable floppy disk with ...
... the Software folder of the support CD to the floppy disk with the floppy disk containing the new BIOS file and the Award BIOS Flash Utility. 5. All Rights Reserved For NF-CK804-M2N-E SLI DATE: 11/18/2004 Flash Type - From the Open field, type D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: assuming that.... 4. Boot the system in the floppy disk to the bootable floppy disk. 4.1.2 Updating the BIOS The Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) can be updated using this utility. 1. AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.01 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. When the A:> appears, replace the bootable floppy disk with ...
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... Write Fail Warning: Don't Turn Off Power Or Reset System! SST 49LF004A/B /3.3V flashed the BIOS file. Do not turn off or reset the system during the flashing process! 9. Write OK No Update Write Fail F1 Reset ASUS M2N-E SLI 4- All Rights Reserved Program field, then press . 6. Press when the utility prompts you have...
... Write Fail Warning: Don't Turn Off Power Or Reset System! SST 49LF004A/B /3.3V flashed the BIOS file. Do not turn off or reset the system during the flashing process! 9. Write OK No Update Write Fail F1 Reset ASUS M2N-E SLI 4- All Rights Reserved Program field, then press . 6. Press when the utility prompts you have...
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... File! All Rights Reserved For NF-CK804-M2N-E SLI DATE: 11/18/2004 Flash Type - AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.01 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. 4.1.3 Saving the current BIOS file You can load the current BIOS file when the BIOS file gets corrupted during the flashing process. The...- SST 49LF004A/B /3.3V File Name to save the current BIOS file. All Rights Reserved For NF-CK804-M2N-E SLI DATE: 11/18/2004 Flash Type - Message: Please Wait! 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.01 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. SST 49LF004A/B /3.3V ...
... File! All Rights Reserved For NF-CK804-M2N-E SLI DATE: 11/18/2004 Flash Type - AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.01 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. 4.1.3 Saving the current BIOS file You can load the current BIOS file when the BIOS file gets corrupted during the flashing process. The...- SST 49LF004A/B /3.3V File Name to save the current BIOS file. All Rights Reserved For NF-CK804-M2N-E SLI DATE: 11/18/2004 Flash Type - Message: Please Wait! 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.01 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. SST 49LF004A/B /3.3V ...
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... from the USB flash disk: 1. Recovering the BIOS from the USB flash disk To recover the BIOS from it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. ASUS M2N-E SLI 4- Recovering the BIOS from the support CD To recover the BIOS from the support CD: 1. Turn on the system. 3. BIOS ROM checksum error Detecting IDE ATAPI device... Doing...
... from the USB flash disk: 1. Recovering the BIOS from the USB flash disk To recover the BIOS from it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. ASUS M2N-E SLI 4- Recovering the BIOS from the support CD To recover the BIOS from the support CD: 1. Turn on the system. 3. BIOS ROM checksum error Detecting IDE ATAPI device... Doing...
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... floppy disk drive. 3. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup Award BootBlock BIOS v1.0 Copyright (c) 2000, Award Software, Inc. The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for the original or updated BIOS file. Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk To recover the BIOS from the optical drive, then...
... floppy disk drive. 3. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup Award BootBlock BIOS v1.0 Copyright (c) 2000, Award Software, Inc. The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for the original or updated BIOS file. Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk To recover the BIOS from the optical drive, then...
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...-On Self-Test (POST). Go to display the following. Go to a floppy disk or a USB flash disk then restart your motherboard. 2. Then press . 4. ASUS M2N-E SLI 4- You can support devices such as USB flash disk, hard disk, or floppy disk with FAT 32/16/12 format only. • Do not shut... down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility B312 FLASH TYPE: Winbond W39V080A 8Mb LPC Current ROM BOARD: M2N-E SLI VER: 0122 DATE: 06/27/2006 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: ...
...-On Self-Test (POST). Go to display the following. Go to a floppy disk or a USB flash disk then restart your motherboard. 2. Then press . 4. ASUS M2N-E SLI 4- You can support devices such as USB flash disk, hard disk, or floppy disk with FAT 32/16/12 format only. • Do not shut... down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility B312 FLASH TYPE: Winbond W39V080A 8Mb LPC Current ROM BOARD: M2N-E SLI VER: 0122 DATE: 06/27/2006 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: ...