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... 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 4.2.5 Sub-menu items 4-13 4.2.6 Configuration fields 4-13 4.2.7 Pop-up window 4-14 4.2.8 ...
... 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 4.2.5 Sub-menu items 4-13 4.2.6 Configuration fields 4-13 4.2.7 Pop-up window 4-14 4.2.8 ...
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Contents 5.4 RAID configurations 5-20 5.4.1 Installing hard disks 5-21 5.4.2 NVIDIA® RAID configurations 5-22 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-29 Chapter 6: NVIDIA® SLI™ technology support 6.1 Overview 6-1 Requirements 6-1 6.2 Dual graphics card setup 6-2 6.2.1 Installing SLI-ready graphics cards 6-2 6.2.2 Installing the device drivers 6-5 6.2.3 Enabling the multi-GPU feature in Windows 6-5 vi
Contents 5.4 RAID configurations 5-20 5.4.1 Installing hard disks 5-21 5.4.2 NVIDIA® RAID configurations 5-22 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-29 Chapter 6: NVIDIA® SLI™ technology support 6.1 Overview 6-1 Requirements 6-1 6.2 Dual graphics card setup 6-2 6.2.1 Installing SLI-ready graphics cards 6-2 6.2.2 Installing the device drivers 6-5 6.2.3 Enabling the multi-GPU feature in Windows 6-5 vi
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... site for third party comments on this issue: http://dlsvr01.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/4GB_Rev1.pdf http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/sb/cs-016594.htm This motherboard can support 8 GB physical memory under Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition and Windows® Vista x64 Edition Operating Systems. You may install a maximum of 2 GB...
... site for third party comments on this issue: http://dlsvr01.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/4GB_Rev1.pdf http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/sb/cs-016594.htm This motherboard can support 8 GB physical memory under Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition and Windows® Vista x64 Edition Operating Systems. You may install a maximum of 2 GB...
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...the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. If you are using Windows® Vista: 1. Click the Turn Off button to shut down the computer. 3. If you are using Windows® XP: 1. Click the Start button then select ShutDown. 2. The power supply ... Powering off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down . The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down function If you are using Windows® 2000: 1. Refer to soft-off after Windows® shuts down . 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch While the system is selected, then click...
...the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. If you are using Windows® Vista: 1. Click the Turn Off button to shut down the computer. 3. If you are using Windows® XP: 1. Click the Start button then select ShutDown. 2. The power supply ... Powering off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down . The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down function If you are using Windows® 2000: 1. Refer to soft-off after Windows® shuts down . 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch While the system is selected, then click...
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... updating your BIOS The following to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 2. ASUS M2N-SLI 4- Save a copy of the following utilities allow you need to the corresponding sections for Windows® 2000: a. Windows® 2000 environment To create a set of boot disks...
... updating your BIOS The following to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 2. ASUS M2N-SLI 4- Save a copy of the following utilities allow you need to the corresponding sections for Windows® 2000: a. Windows® 2000 environment To create a set of boot disks...
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... a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The ASUS Update utility is available in the support CD that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either ...through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. Place the support CD in Windows®...
... a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The ASUS Update utility is available in the support CD that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either ...through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. Place the support CD in Windows®...
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Launch the ASUS Update utility from the 3. Click Next. Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. click Auto Select. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. ASUS M2N-SLI 4-
Launch the ASUS Update utility from the 3. Click Next. Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. click Auto Select. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. ASUS M2N-SLI 4-
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... drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Follow the screen instructions to avail all its features. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Click Next. 5. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the...
... drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Follow the screen instructions to avail all its features. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Click Next. 5. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the...
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...legend bar allow you can change the value of a field, select it then press to navigate through the values for the highlighted field Brings up window." Navigation Key Left or Right arrow Up or Down arrow Page Down or - (minus) Page Up or + (plus) Function Displays the ...returns to the main menu from a sub‑menu Selects the menu item to "4.2.7 Pop-up a selection menu for that is a legend bar. ASUS M2N-SLI 4-13 To display the sub-menu, select the item and press . 4.2.6 Configuration fields These fields show the values for the highlighted field Scrolls forward...
...legend bar allow you can change the value of a field, select it then press to navigate through the values for the highlighted field Brings up window." Navigation Key Left or Right arrow Up or Down arrow Page Down or - (minus) Page Up or + (plus) Function Displays the ...returns to the main menu from a sub‑menu Selects the menu item to "4.2.7 Pop-up a selection menu for that is a legend bar. ASUS M2N-SLI 4-13 To display the sub-menu, select the item and press . 4.2.6 Configuration fields These fields show the values for the highlighted field Scrolls forward...
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4.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up menu 4.2.8 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of ... Menu .[.S.T.3.21[12]2A] .[.A.S.U.S [CD]S520/A] .[.N.o.n.e][ ] [None] [None] [None] [None] -/+: Change Value Enter: Select Sub-menu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit Pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Exit System Tim System Date 1 : 14 : 15 Sun...
4.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up menu 4.2.8 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of ... Menu .[.S.T.3.21[12]2A] .[.A.S.U.S [CD]S520/A] .[.N.o.n.e][ ] [None] [None] [None] [None] -/+: Change Value Enter: Select Sub-menu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit Pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Exit System Tim System Date 1 : 14 : 15 Sun...
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... option from the Exit menu to ensure the values you are finished making your selections, choose this menu or from the legend bar to exit. ASUS M2N-SLI 4-45 Exit & Save Changes Once you selected are saved to the CMOS RAM. 4.8 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you want to save the... Help This option save data to CMOS and exiting the setup menu. When you made to the Setup program. If you select this option, a confirmation window appears.
... option from the Exit menu to ensure the values you are finished making your selections, choose this menu or from the legend bar to exit. ASUS M2N-SLI 4-45 Exit & Save Changes Once you selected are saved to the CMOS RAM. 4.8 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you want to save the... Help This option save data to CMOS and exiting the setup menu. When you made to the Setup program. If you select this option, a confirmation window appears.
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... to discard the selections you to load default values. After selecting this option or if you select this option, a confirmation appears. When you press , a confirmation window appears. Select Yes to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. Load Setup Defaults This option allows you made...
... to discard the selections you to load default values. After selecting this option or if you select this option, a confirmation appears. When you press , a confirmation window appears. Select Yes to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. Load Setup Defaults This option allows you made...
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... file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. ASUS M2N-SLI 5- Use the setup procedures presented in this chapter for updates. 5.2.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to run the CD. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only. 5.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 2000/XP operating systems (OS). The...
... file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. ASUS M2N-SLI 5- Use the setup procedures presented in this chapter for updates. 5.2.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to run the CD. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only. 5.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 2000/XP operating systems (OS). The...
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...Quiet Function and set it to effect settings. Select Settings, then Control Panel. 2. Click OK to [Enabled]. ASUS M2N-SLI 5- See section "4.4 Advanced Menu." 3. Windows® 2000/XP 1. Double-click the Display icon in the support CD have wizards that dynamically and automatically change... online help or readme file that came with the software application for more information. 5.3.1 Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology The motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology that will conveniently guide you through the installation. Reboot your computer and set ...
...Quiet Function and set it to effect settings. Select Settings, then Control Panel. 2. Click OK to [Enabled]. ASUS M2N-SLI 5- See section "4.4 Advanced Menu." 3. Windows® 2000/XP 1. Double-click the Display icon in the support CD have wizards that dynamically and automatically change... online help or readme file that came with the software application for more information. 5.3.1 Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology The motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology that will conveniently guide you through the installation. Reboot your computer and set ...
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... -> Cool & Quiet. 3. Refer to view your system loading. If you are using Windows® XP, click the Start button. To launch the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ program: 1. Select Programs-> ASUS -> Cool & Quiet -> Cool & Quiet. 2. Launching the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ software The motherboard support CD includes the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ software that enables you to...
... -> Cool & Quiet. 3. Refer to view your system loading. If you are using Windows® XP, click the Start button. To launch the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ program: 1. Select Programs-> ASUS -> Cool & Quiet -> Cool & Quiet. 2. Launching the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ software The motherboard support CD includes the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ software that enables you to...
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With this icon to close the Preference panel ASUS M2N-SLI 5-11 To launch the PC Probe II from the Windows® desktop. Click this utility, you are assured that monitors the computer's vital components, and detects and alerts you can start installation. 2. Click to close... optical drive. Launching PC Probe II You can close or restore the application. Using PC Probe II Main window The PC Probe II main window allows you turn it on the main window right handle. 5.3.2 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is a utility that your computer is always at a healthy operating condition. ...
With this icon to close the Preference panel ASUS M2N-SLI 5-11 To launch the PC Probe II from the Windows® desktop. Click this utility, you are assured that monitors the computer's vital components, and detects and alerts you can start installation. 2. Click to close... optical drive. Launching PC Probe II You can close or restore the application. Using PC Probe II Main window The PC Probe II main window allows you turn it on the main window right handle. 5.3.2 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is a utility that your computer is always at a healthy operating condition. ...
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... section for that sensor also turns red. Button Function Opens the Configuration window Opens the Report window Opens the Desktop Management Interface window Opens the Peripheral Component Interconnect window Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application Sensor alert...
... section for that sensor also turns red. Button Function Opens the Configuration window Opens the Report window Opens the Desktop Management Interface window Opens the Peripheral Component Interconnect window Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application Sensor alert...
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... in a small monitoring panel. Moving the monitor panels All monitor panels move or reposition the panel independently. You can now move together using the Config window. Hardware monitor panels The hardware monitor panels display the current value of the Scheme options, then select another position from the Preference section, the monitor... in the desktop, click the arrow down button of a system sensor such as fan rotation, CPU temperature, and voltages. When you want to decrease value ASUS M2N-SLI 5-13
... in a small monitoring panel. Moving the monitor panels All monitor panels move or reposition the panel independently. You can now move together using the Config window. Hardware monitor panels The hardware monitor panels display the current value of the Scheme options, then select another position from the Preference section, the monitor... in the desktop, click the arrow down button of a system sensor such as fan rotation, CPU temperature, and voltages. When you want to decrease value ASUS M2N-SLI 5-13
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... Software support Refer to display on the right panel. Click an item from the left panel to the illustrations below. This browser displays various Windows® management information. You can enlarge or reduce the browser size by dragging the bottom right corner of the browser. Small display Large display... WMI browser Click to display the available information. Click the plus sign (+) before WMI Information to display the WMI (Windows Management Instrumentation) browser. This browser displays various desktop and system information.
... Software support Refer to display on the right panel. Click an item from the left panel to the illustrations below. This browser displays various Windows® management information. You can enlarge or reduce the browser size by dragging the bottom right corner of the browser. Small display Large display... WMI browser Click to display the available information. Click the plus sign (+) before WMI Information to display the WMI (Windows Management Instrumentation) browser. This browser displays various desktop and system information.
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... Hard Disk tab displays the used (blue) and the available HDD space. The left panel of the window represents the used and available hard disk drive space. Click a hard disk drive to display available information. ASUS M2N-SLI 5-15 Click the plus sign (+) before the PCI Information item to display the information on the...
... Hard Disk tab displays the used (blue) and the available HDD space. The left panel of the window represents the used and available hard disk drive space. Click a hard disk drive to display available information. ASUS M2N-SLI 5-15 Click the plus sign (+) before the PCI Information item to display the information on the...