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... Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II AMD Cool 'n'Quiet™ utility ASUS Live Update utility Anti-virus software (OEM version) *Specifications are subject to 230 MHz at 1 MHz increment Note: ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 and ASUS EZ Flash 2 only support VGA/RGB output. 4 Mb Flash ROM, Award BIOS,Green, PnP, DMI, Wfm2.0, ACPI v 2.0a, SM BIOS v 2.3 1 x Parallel port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x VGA port 1 x COM1 port 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 6-channel audio ports 1 x 10-pin Azalia Analog Front panel connector 1 x CD audio in connector 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis...
... Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II AMD Cool 'n'Quiet™ utility ASUS Live Update utility Anti-virus software (OEM version) *Specifications are subject to 230 MHz at 1 MHz increment Note: ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 and ASUS EZ Flash 2 only support VGA/RGB output. 4 Mb Flash ROM, Award BIOS,Green, PnP, DMI, Wfm2.0, ACPI v 2.0a, SM BIOS v 2.3 1 x Parallel port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x VGA port 1 x COM1 port 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 6-channel audio ports 1 x 10-pin Azalia Analog Front panel connector 1 x CD audio in connector 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis...
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... PCI bus. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from all your experience! High Definition Audio SoundMAX is ideal for handling large amounts of data such as video, audio, and voice. SoundMAX high-definition audio is software compatible with USB 1.1. Gigabit LAN is the networking standard for the early future and is the highest performing, most reliable and user-friendly PC audio solution for details. ASUS M2N-MX...
... PCI bus. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from all your experience! High Definition Audio SoundMAX is ideal for handling large amounts of data such as video, audio, and voice. SoundMAX high-definition audio is software compatible with USB 1.1. Gigabit LAN is the networking standard for the early future and is the highest performing, most reliable and user-friendly PC audio solution for details. ASUS M2N-MX...
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... chassis with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Install the software drivers for later use . ASUS M2N-MX 1-15 Secure the card to the card. Turn on the slot. 5. See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. Failure to do so may need to the tables on BIOS setup. 2. Keep the screw for the expansion card. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you intend to unplug the power...
... chassis with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Install the software drivers for later use . ASUS M2N-MX 1-15 Secure the card to the card. Turn on the slot. 5. See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. Failure to do so may need to the tables on BIOS setup. 2. Keep the screw for the expansion card. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you intend to unplug the power...
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The figure shows a LAN card installed on a PCI slot. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard has supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with PCI Express specifications. ASUS M2N-MX 1-17 1.8.3 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. The following ...
The figure shows a LAN card installed on a PCI slot. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard has supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with PCI Express specifications. ASUS M2N-MX 1-17 1.8.3 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. The following ...
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This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 500 mA 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 to wake up feature. R M2N-MX PS2_USB_PWR 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB M2N-MX USB Device Wake Up ASUS M2N-MX 1-19 2. USB device wake-up (3-pin PS2_USB_PWR) 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 500 mA 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 to wake up feature. R M2N-MX PS2_USB_PWR 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB M2N-MX USB Device Wake Up ASUS M2N-MX 1-19 2. USB device wake-up (3-pin PS2_USB_PWR) This jumper allows you press a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS.
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... [Disabled] by default. See section "2.4.3 Onboard Device Configuration" for Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. 3. The Serial ATA 3 Gb/s is set using Serial ATA. • For detailed instructions on Serial ATA Install the Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack1 before using these connectors, enable the RAID Enabled item in the NVRAID Configuration sub-menu in the support CD. • The RAID function of these connectors is backward compatible with 133 MB/s (Ultra DMA133). R M2N-MX M2N-MX SATA Connectors...
... [Disabled] by default. See section "2.4.3 Onboard Device Configuration" for Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. 3. The Serial ATA 3 Gb/s is set using Serial ATA. • For detailed instructions on Serial ATA Install the Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack1 before using these connectors, enable the RAID Enabled item in the NVRAID Configuration sub-menu in the support CD. • The RAID function of these connectors is backward compatible with 133 MB/s (Ultra DMA133). R M2N-MX M2N-MX SATA Connectors...
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..., high density 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive. e. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in case you to the bootable floppy disk. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.) Refer to the corresponding sections for Windows® 2000: a. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to restore the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk.) 3. ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS in the future. Do either one of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk or a USB flash disk in DOS mode using a floppy disk...
..., high density 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive. e. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in case you to the bootable floppy disk. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.) Refer to the corresponding sections for Windows® 2000: a. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to restore the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk.) 3. ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS in the future. Do either one of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk or a USB flash disk in DOS mode using a floppy disk...
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Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. ASUS M2N-MX 2- 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. The ASUS Update utility allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). The ASUS Update utility is available in the optical drive. This utility is copied to your system. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Quit all Windows® applications...
Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. ASUS M2N-MX 2- 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. The ASUS Update utility allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). The ASUS Update utility is available in the optical drive. This utility is copied to your system. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Quit all Windows® applications...
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... is enclosed in ] [Disabled] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] Main menu items 2.2.5 Sub-menu items Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to configure system time. Advanced Chipset settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in the sections below may cause system to display a pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS M2N-MX 2-11 Use [+] or [-] to select a field. To change the value of...
... is enclosed in ] [Disabled] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] Main menu items 2.2.5 Sub-menu items Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to configure system time. Advanced Chipset settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in the sections below may cause system to display a pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS M2N-MX 2-11 Use [+] or [-] to select a field. To change the value of...
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... While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE devices. Third IDE Master Device : Not Detected Type LBA/Large Mode Block(Multi-sector Transfer) M PIO Mode DMA Mode SMART Monitoring 32Bit Data Transfer [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Enabled] ASUS M2N-MX 2-13 2.3.4 IDE Configuration The items in the system. There is a separate sub-menu for the IDE devices installed in this menu allow you to disable or set or change the configurations for each IDE device. IDE Configuration Onboard IDE Controller [Enabled] Serial-ATA Devices [Device...
... While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE devices. Third IDE Master Device : Not Detected Type LBA/Large Mode Block(Multi-sector Transfer) M PIO Mode DMA Mode SMART Monitoring 32Bit Data Transfer [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Enabled] ASUS M2N-MX 2-13 2.3.4 IDE Configuration The items in the system. There is a separate sub-menu for the IDE devices installed in this menu allow you to disable or set or change the configurations for each IDE device. IDE Configuration Onboard IDE Controller [Enabled] Serial-ATA Devices [Device...
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These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select CDROM if you are not user-configurable. Setting to the device occurs one sector at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. Configuration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0] [UDMA1] [UDMA2] [UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. The BIOS automatically detects the values...
These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select CDROM if you are not user-configurable. Setting to the device occurs one sector at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. Configuration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0] [UDMA1] [UDMA2] [UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. The BIOS automatically detects the values...
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... if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select CDROM if you are not user-configurable. Select ARMD (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is installed in the system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS M2N-MX 2-15 There is a separate sub-menu for each SATA device. Third IDE Master Device : Not Detected LBA/Large Mode Block(Multi-sector Transfer) M PIO Mode DMA Mode SMART Monitoring 32Bit Data Transfer [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Enabled] The BIOS automatically...
... if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select CDROM if you are not user-configurable. Select ARMD (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is installed in the system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS M2N-MX 2-15 There is a separate sub-menu for each SATA device. Third IDE Master Device : Not Detected LBA/Large Mode Block(Multi-sector Transfer) M PIO Mode DMA Mode SMART Monitoring 32Bit Data Transfer [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Enabled] The BIOS automatically...
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...menu. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. AMIBIOS Version : 0103 Build Date : 07/04/06 Processor Type Speed Count : AMD Sempron(tm) Processor 3200+ : 1800MHz : 1 System Memory Usable Size: 256MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory 2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Auto...
...menu. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. AMIBIOS Version : 0103 Build Date : 07/04/06 Processor Type Speed Count : AMD Sempron(tm) Processor 3200+ : 1800MHz : 1 System Memory Usable Size: 256MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory 2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Auto...
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... [Enabled] Power Down Control [Auto] 2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Discrete leaves the PCI hole below sections may cause the system to display the sub-menu. Configuration options: [Continuous] [Discrete] Runtime Legacy PSB [Disabled] Enables or disables the generation of Power State Block for programming CPU MTRRs when 4GB or more of ACPI_PPC, _PSS, and _PCT objects. NorthBridge Configuration Southbridge Hyper Transport Configuration NorthBridge Configuration North Bridge chipset Configuration Memory Configuration Memclock Mode [Auto] MCT Timing Mode [Auto] Enable Clock to...
... [Enabled] Power Down Control [Auto] 2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Discrete leaves the PCI hole below sections may cause the system to display the sub-menu. Configuration options: [Continuous] [Discrete] Runtime Legacy PSB [Disabled] Enables or disables the generation of Power State Block for programming CPU MTRRs when 4GB or more of ACPI_PPC, _PSS, and _PCT objects. NorthBridge Configuration Southbridge Hyper Transport Configuration NorthBridge Configuration North Bridge chipset Configuration Memory Configuration Memclock Mode [Auto] MCT Timing Mode [Auto] Enable Clock to...
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... the graphics controller as the primary boot device. Configuration options: [PCI/PEG] [PEG/PCI] Initiate Graphic Mode Select [Enabled, 8MB] Allows you to select the amount of system memory used by SPD [Enabled] When this item is enabled, the DRAM timing parameters are set the DRAM timing parameters through the DRAM sub-items. The following sub-items appear when this item is Disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled,1MB] [Enabled, 8MB] PEG Force x1 [Disabled] Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS M2N-MX 2-19 Configuration options: [2 DRAM Clocks] [3 DRAM Clocks...
... the graphics controller as the primary boot device. Configuration options: [PCI/PEG] [PEG/PCI] Initiate Graphic Mode Select [Enabled, 8MB] Allows you to select the amount of system memory used by SPD [Enabled] When this item is enabled, the DRAM timing parameters are set the DRAM timing parameters through the DRAM sub-items. The following sub-items appear when this item is Disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled,1MB] [Enabled, 8MB] PEG Force x1 [Disabled] Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS M2N-MX 2-19 Configuration options: [2 DRAM Clocks] [3 DRAM Clocks...
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...PCI -> IGP] AZALIA Audio [Auto] OnBoard LAN [Auto] OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Primary Graphics Adapter [PCIE-> PCI -> IGP] Display Device Priority, from high to K8(CPU) Linkwidth [16 16] 2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Configuration options: [PCIE-> PCI-> IGP] [IGP ->PCI -> PCIE] AZALIA AUDIO [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the OnBoard LAN Boot ROM. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Allows you to set or disable the AZALIA AUDIO. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] OnBoard LAN [Auto] Allows you to set or disable the OnBoard...
...PCI -> IGP] AZALIA Audio [Auto] OnBoard LAN [Auto] OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Primary Graphics Adapter [PCIE-> PCI -> IGP] Display Device Priority, from high to K8(CPU) Linkwidth [16 16] 2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Configuration options: [PCIE-> PCI-> IGP] [IGP ->PCI -> PCIE] AZALIA AUDIO [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the OnBoard LAN Boot ROM. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Allows you to set or disable the AZALIA AUDIO. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] OnBoard LAN [Auto] Allows you to set or disable the OnBoard...
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...to enable or disable the USB 2.0 Controller. Setting to Auto allows the system to display the configuration options. Configuration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved] 2.4.5 USB Configuration The items in HiSpeed (480 Mbps) or Full Speed (12 Mbps). USB Configuration Module Version - 2.24.0-11.4 USB Devices Enabled: None USB 1.1 Controller [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] Legacy USB Support [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] The Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the auto-detected values. Configuration options: [HiSpeed] [Full Speed] ASUS M2N-MX...
...to enable or disable the USB 2.0 Controller. Setting to Auto allows the system to display the configuration options. Configuration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved] 2.4.5 USB Configuration The items in HiSpeed (480 Mbps) or Full Speed (12 Mbps). USB Configuration Module Version - 2.24.0-11.4 USB Devices Enabled: None USB 1.1 Controller [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] Legacy USB Support [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] The Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the auto-detected values. Configuration options: [HiSpeed] [Full Speed] ASUS M2N-MX...
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... VGA BIOS POST on S3 Resume [No] ACPI Support [ACPI v1.0] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] APM Configuration Hardware Monitor 2.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto] Allows you to add more tables for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. Select an item then press to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-26 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Configuration options: [ACPI v1.0] [ACPI v2.0] [ACPI v3.0] 2.5.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to change the settings...
... VGA BIOS POST on S3 Resume [No] ACPI Support [ACPI v1.0] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] APM Configuration Hardware Monitor 2.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto] Allows you to add more tables for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. Select an item then press to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-26 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Configuration options: [ACPI v1.0] [ACPI v2.0] [ACPI v3.0] 2.5.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to change the settings...
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...Boot Device Priority Boot Device Priority 1st Boot Device [1st FLOPPY DRIVE] 2nd Boot Device [Hard Drive] 3rd Boot Device [ATAPI CD-ROM] ASUS M2N-MX 2-29 The CPU Fan Profile Mode item appears when you to enable or disable the Fan control. Configuration options: [Optimal] [Silent Mode] [Performance Mode] VCORE Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. Set this item to [Silent Mode] for silent CPU fan operation or [Performance Mode] to display the sub-menu. When set...
...Boot Device Priority Boot Device Priority 1st Boot Device [1st FLOPPY DRIVE] 2nd Boot Device [Hard Drive] 3rd Boot Device [ATAPI CD-ROM] ASUS M2N-MX 2-29 The CPU Fan Profile Mode item appears when you to enable or disable the Fan control. Configuration options: [Optimal] [Silent Mode] [Performance Mode] VCORE Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. Set this item to [Silent Mode] for silent CPU fan operation or [Performance Mode] to display the sub-menu. When set...
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... the password box, type a password composed of the screen shows the default Not Installed. See section "2.6 Jumpers" for information on top of at least six letters and/or numbers, then press . 3. Select the Change Supervisor Password item and press . 2. Confirm the password when prompted. To clear the supervisor password, select the Change Supervisor Password then press . ASUS M2N-MX 2-31 Hit 'DEL' Message Display [Enabled] When set your BIOS password, you set a Supervisor Password: 1. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled...
... the password box, type a password composed of the screen shows the default Not Installed. See section "2.6 Jumpers" for information on top of at least six letters and/or numbers, then press . 3. Select the Change Supervisor Password item and press . 2. Confirm the password when prompted. To clear the supervisor password, select the Change Supervisor Password then press . ASUS M2N-MX 2-31 Hit 'DEL' Message Display [Enabled] When set your BIOS password, you set a Supervisor Password: 1. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled...