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... off 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 AFUDOS utility 4-2 4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 Utility 4-5 4.1.4 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 Navigation keys 4-12 4.2.4 Menu items 4-12 4.2.5 Sub-menu items 4-12...
... off 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 AFUDOS utility 4-2 4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 Utility 4-5 4.1.4 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 Navigation keys 4-12 4.2.4 Menu items 4-12 4.2.5 Sub-menu items 4-12...
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... includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence and ways of shutting down the system. • Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the following parts...
... includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence and ways of shutting down the system. • Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the following parts...
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...1 x IDE connector for two devices 6 x Serial ATA connectors 10 x Serial ATA connectors (M2N-LR/SATA model only) 2 x CPU fan connectors 2 x Front fan connectors 2 x Rear fan connectors 1 x 24-pin ATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12 V power connector 1 x Power supply SMBus connector 1 x Serial port (COM2) 1 x...Special features ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (boot from CD-ROM) ASUS MyLogo2 ASUS EZ Flash BIOS features 8 MB AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3 Manageability WOL by PME, WOR by PME, Chassis intrusion, PXE Power requirement ATX power supply with 24-pin and 4-pin 12V plugs ATX 12V ...
...1 x IDE connector for two devices 6 x Serial ATA connectors 10 x Serial ATA connectors (M2N-LR/SATA model only) 2 x CPU fan connectors 2 x Front fan connectors 2 x Rear fan connectors 1 x 24-pin ATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12 V power connector 1 x Power supply SMBus connector 1 x Serial port (COM2) 1 x...Special features ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (boot from CD-ROM) ASUS MyLogo2 ASUS EZ Flash BIOS features 8 MB AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3 Manageability WOL by PME, WOR by PME, Chassis intrusion, PXE Power requirement ATX power supply with 24-pin and 4-pin 12V plugs ATX 12V ...
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This protection eliminates the need to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. 1.3.2 ASUS Special features CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to personalize and add style to your system with customizable boot logos. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS MyLogo2™ This new feature present in the motherboard allows you to buy a replacement ROM chip.
This protection eliminates the need to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. 1.3.2 ASUS Special features CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to personalize and add style to your system with customizable boot logos. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS MyLogo2™ This new feature present in the motherboard allows you to buy a replacement ROM chip.
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2.2.3 Motherboard layout M2N-LR Model COM1 PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard LANUSB12 24.5cm (9.6in) KBPWR1 FM_CPU1 M2N-LR SuperI/O PSUSMB1 DDR2 DIMM_B2 (64 bit,240-pin module) ATXPWR1 ATX12V1 DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module) CPU_FAN1 DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module) ® Socket M2 8Mb BIOS PARALLEL... REAR_FAN1 PCI4 FLOPPY1 AUX_PANEL1 SB_PWR1 BPSMB1 USB78 COM2 USB56 USB34 NVIDIA MCP55P PRI_IDE1 ASMB3 SATA1 SATA3 SATA 5 SATA2 SATA4 SATA6 FRNT_FAN2 FRNT_FAN1 30.5cm (12in) ASUS M2N-LR Series 2-
2.2.3 Motherboard layout M2N-LR Model COM1 PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard LANUSB12 24.5cm (9.6in) KBPWR1 FM_CPU1 M2N-LR SuperI/O PSUSMB1 DDR2 DIMM_B2 (64 bit,240-pin module) ATXPWR1 ATX12V1 DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module) CPU_FAN1 DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module) ® Socket M2 8Mb BIOS PARALLEL... REAR_FAN1 PCI4 FLOPPY1 AUX_PANEL1 SB_PWR1 BPSMB1 USB78 COM2 USB56 USB34 NVIDIA MCP55P PRI_IDE1 ASMB3 SATA1 SATA3 SATA 5 SATA2 SATA4 SATA6 FRNT_FAN2 FRNT_FAN1 30.5cm (12in) ASUS M2N-LR Series 2-
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... contents Slots 1. PCI slot 5. Gigabit LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_EN1, LAN_EN2) 4. BIOS Recovery (3-pin RECOVERY1) 7. PS/2 keyboard port (purple) Page 2-7 2-12 2-15 2-16 2-16 Page 2-17 2-18 2-18 2-19 2-19 2-20 2-20 Page 2-21 2-21 2-21 2-21 2-21 2-21 2-21 2-21 ASUS M2N-LR Series 2- VGA Graphics controller setting (3-pin VGA_EN1) 5. LAN 1 (RJ-45...
... contents Slots 1. PCI slot 5. Gigabit LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_EN1, LAN_EN2) 4. BIOS Recovery (3-pin RECOVERY1) 7. PS/2 keyboard port (purple) Page 2-7 2-12 2-15 2-16 2-16 Page 2-17 2-18 2-18 2-19 2-19 2-20 2-20 Page 2-21 2-21 2-21 2-21 2-21 2-21 2-21 2-21 ASUS M2N-LR Series 2- VGA Graphics controller setting (3-pin VGA_EN1) 5. LAN 1 (RJ-45...
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...slot on the riser card and press firmly until the riser card is completely seated on the slot. 5. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page. 3. Keep the screw for the card. 2. Refer to use . 4. Align the card connector with ... Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary...
...slot on the riser card and press firmly until the riser card is completely seated on the slot. 5. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page. 3. Keep the screw for the card. 2. Refer to use . 4. Align the card connector with ... Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary...
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...boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. You can automatically reset parameter settings to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. ASUS M2N-LR Series 2-17 Remove...date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. M2N-LR/SATA ® CLRTC1 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC M2N-LR/SATA Clear RTC RAM • Make sure to re-enter your previous BIOS settings after you to default values. 2.6 Jumpers 1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC)...
...boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. You can automatically reset parameter settings to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. ASUS M2N-LR Series 2-17 Remove...date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. M2N-LR/SATA ® CLRTC1 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC M2N-LR/SATA Clear RTC RAM • Make sure to re-enter your previous BIOS settings after you to default values. 2.6 Jumpers 1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC)...
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.... Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1) This jumper allows you press a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. 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 wake up the computer when you to enable or disable the onboard Broadcom® BCM5721 Gigabit LAN controllers. M2N-LR/SATA ® KBPWR1 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB M2N-LR...
.... Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1) This jumper allows you press a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. 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 wake up the computer when you to enable or disable the onboard Broadcom® BCM5721 Gigabit LAN controllers. M2N-LR/SATA ® KBPWR1 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB M2N-LR...
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...computer and unplug the power cord. 2. SATA controller setting (3-pin SATA_EN1) (M2N-LR/SATA model only) This jumper allows you to re-enter data. The system searches for the BIOS file in case the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. When finished, shut down the key during the... boot process and enter BIOS setup to recover your computer. 7. M2N-LR/SATA ® SATA_EN1 M2N-LR/SATA SATA Setting 12 Enable 23 Disable (Default) 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information Replace the jumper cap from pins ...
...computer and unplug the power cord. 2. SATA controller setting (3-pin SATA_EN1) (M2N-LR/SATA model only) This jumper allows you to re-enter data. The system searches for the BIOS file in case the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. When finished, shut down the key during the... boot process and enter BIOS setup to recover your computer. 7. M2N-LR/SATA ® SATA_EN1 M2N-LR/SATA SATA Setting 12 Enable 23 Disable (Default) 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information Replace the jumper cap from pins ...
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... GND RSATA_RXN6 RSATA_RXP6 GND RSATA_TXN6 RSATA_TXP6 GND GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND SATA2 M2N-LR/SATA SATA Connectors SATA4 SATA6 ASUS M2N-LR Series 2-23 This prevents incorrect insertion when you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, RAID 5, or JBOD ...transfer rate. If any device jumper is removed to 3Gb/s of each port from the nVIDIA RAID Setup sub-menu item in the BIOS. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intent to SATA by the NVIDIA® nForce™ 570 SLI MCP (...
... GND RSATA_RXN6 RSATA_RXP6 GND RSATA_TXN6 RSATA_TXP6 GND GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND SATA2 M2N-LR/SATA SATA Connectors SATA4 SATA6 ASUS M2N-LR Series 2-23 This prevents incorrect insertion when you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, RAID 5, or JBOD ...transfer rate. If any device jumper is removed to 3Gb/s of each port from the nVIDIA RAID Setup sub-menu item in the BIOS. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intent to SATA by the NVIDIA® nForce™ 570 SLI MCP (...
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POWERLED+ GND POWERLEDMLED+ MLEDNC +5V GND GND SPKROUT HDLED+ HDLEDNMIBTN# GND POWERBTN# GND NC RESETBTN# GND 11. M2N-LR/SATA ® PANEL1 M2N-LR/SATA System Panel Connector The system panel connector is for easy connection. The system power LED lights up . • System warning speaker (Orange 4-pin SPKROUT) ... button (Yellow 2-pin POWERBTN) This connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for the system power button. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings.
POWERLED+ GND POWERLEDMLED+ MLEDNC +5V GND GND SPKROUT HDLED+ HDLEDNMIBTN# GND POWERBTN# GND NC RESETBTN# GND 11. M2N-LR/SATA ® PANEL1 M2N-LR/SATA System Panel Connector The system panel connector is for easy connection. The system power LED lights up . • System warning speaker (Orange 4-pin SPKROUT) ... button (Yellow 2-pin POWERBTN) This connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for the system power button. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings.
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...the power cord to enter the BIOS Setup. If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from the time you press the ATX power button. Follow the instructions in the following order: a. 3.1 Starting up for assistance. 7. Be sure that is equipped with ATX power supplies, the system LED ...if it has a "power standby" feature, the monitor LED may have failed a power-on self tests or POST. While the tests are off. 3. ASUS M2N-LR Series 3- Connect the power cord to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. If your retailer for the first time...
...the power cord to enter the BIOS Setup. If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from the time you press the ATX power button. Follow the instructions in the following order: a. 3.1 Starting up for assistance. 7. Be sure that is equipped with ATX power supplies, the system LED ...if it has a "power standby" feature, the monitor LED may have failed a power-on self tests or POST. While the tests are off. 3. ASUS M2N-LR Series 3- Connect the power cord to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. If your retailer for the first time...
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... Down option button is ON, pressing the power switch 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 the computer. 3. Click the Turn Off button to shut down . 3.2.2 Using the... to section "4.5 Power Menu" in Chapter 4 for more than four seconds puts the system to sleep mode or to soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Refer to shut down . 3.2 Powering off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows® 2003: 1. If you...
... Down option button is ON, pressing the power switch 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 the computer. 3. Click the Turn Off button to shut down . 3.2.2 Using the... to section "4.5 Power Menu" in Chapter 4 for more than four seconds puts the system to sleep mode or to soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Refer to shut down . 3.2 Powering off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows® 2003: 1. If you...
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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 This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
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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 4-18 4.5 Power menu 4-31 4.6 Boot menu 4-35 4.7 Exit menu 4-39 ASUS M2N-LR Series
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 4-18 4.5 Power menu 4-31 4.6 Boot menu 4-35 4.7 Exit menu 4-39 ASUS M2N-LR Series
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...bootable floppy disk. Click File from the Windows® desktop, then select My Computer. ASUS M2N-LR Series 4- Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) 3. Windows® XP environment a. Click Start from ... using a bootable floppy disk.) 2. b. d. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in case you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.) Refer to restore the BIOS in the future. Save a copy of the ...
...bootable floppy disk. Click File from the Windows® desktop, then select My Computer. ASUS M2N-LR Series 4- Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) 3. Windows® XP environment a. Click Start from ... using a bootable floppy disk.) 2. b. d. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in case you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.) Refer to restore the BIOS in the future. Save a copy of the ...
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...then select Run. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to save the file. • The succeeding BIOS screens are for Windows® 2000: a. Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. Press , then follow screen instructions to ..., high density 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the bootable floppy disk you to update the BIOS file in DOS mode, then at least 1.1MB free space to the bootable floppy disk. 4.1.2 AFUDOS utility The...
...then select Run. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to save the file. • The succeeding BIOS screens are for Windows® 2000: a. Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. Press , then follow screen instructions to ..., high density 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the bootable floppy disk you to update the BIOS file in DOS mode, then at least 1.1MB free space to the bootable floppy disk. 4.1.2 AFUDOS utility The...
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... bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 3. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. You need to a bootable floppy disk. A:\>afudos /iM2N-LR.ROM ASUS M2N-LR Series 4- Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Write the BIOS filename on the bootable floppy disk. Updating the...
... bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 3. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. You need to a bootable floppy disk. A:\>afudos /iM2N-LR.ROM ASUS M2N-LR Series 4- Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Write the BIOS filename on the bootable floppy disk. Updating the...
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... flash ...... done Verifying flash .... The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. done Advance Check ...... Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... done Writing flash ...... A:\>afudos /iM2N-LR.ROM /pbnc AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done Please...
... flash ...... done Verifying flash .... The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. done Advance Check ...... Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... done Writing flash ...... A:\>afudos /iM2N-LR.ROM /pbnc AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done Please...