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exe 2 DOS afudos /o[filename filename A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom 3. 按下 afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - done Write to file...... Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Reading flash ..... BIOS 2.1 使用 AFUDOS BIOS AFUDOS DOS BIOS BIOS 程式。AFUDOS BIOS BIOS BIOS 程式 BIOS 程式。 1.2MB BIOS 1 AFUDOS 程式(afudos. ok A:\> 當 BIOS DOS 31 All rights reserved.
exe 2 DOS afudos /o[filename filename A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom 3. 按下 afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - done Write to file...... Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Reading flash ..... BIOS 2.1 使用 AFUDOS BIOS AFUDOS DOS BIOS BIOS 程式。AFUDOS BIOS BIOS BIOS 程式 BIOS 程式。 1.2MB BIOS 1 AFUDOS 程式(afudos. ok A:\> 當 BIOS DOS 31 All rights reserved.
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...(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done Reading flash ...... done Writing flash ...... done Verifying flash .... Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... done Advance Check ...... All rights reserved. Erasing flash ...... done BIOS 5. 當 BIOS DOS A:\>afudos /iP5B-VM DO.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - All rights reserved. AFUDOS BIOS...
...(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done Reading flash ...... done Writing flash ...... done Verifying flash .... Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... done Advance Check ...... All rights reserved. Erasing flash ...... done BIOS 5. 當 BIOS DOS A:\>afudos /iP5B-VM DO.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - All rights reserved. AFUDOS BIOS...
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... OK No Update Write Fail Warning: Don't Turn Off Power Or Reset System! 在更新 BIOS 9 Flash Complete BIOS F1 AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Flashing Complete Press to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Programming Flash Memory - 7 BIOS N BIOS 8 BIOS BIOS AwardBIOS...
... OK No Update Write Fail Warning: Don't Turn Off Power Or Reset System! 在更新 BIOS 9 Flash Complete BIOS F1 AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Flashing Complete Press to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Programming Flash Memory - 7 BIOS N BIOS 8 BIOS BIOS AwardBIOS...
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Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii M2N-CM DVI specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-5 1.4 Before you proceed 1-6 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-7 1.5.1 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.5.2 Placement direction 1-8 1.5.3 Screw holes 1-8 1.6 Central Processing Unit... 1.10 Connectors 1-25 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1-25 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1-27 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 iii
Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii M2N-CM DVI specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-5 1.4 Before you proceed 1-6 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-7 1.5.1 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.5.2 Placement direction 1-8 1.5.3 Screw holes 1-8 1.6 Central Processing Unit... 1.10 Connectors 1-25 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1-25 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1-27 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 iii
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Contents 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-3 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility 2-4 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-6 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility 2-8 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-11 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-12 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-12 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-12 2.2.4 Menu items 2-13 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-13 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-13 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-13 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-...
Contents 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-3 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility 2-4 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-6 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility 2-8 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-11 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-12 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-12 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-12 2.2.4 Menu items 2-13 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-13 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-13 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-13 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-...
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... / DVD that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. It includes description of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. Optional documentation Your...
... / DVD that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. It includes description of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. Optional documentation Your...
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...M2N-CM DVI specifications summary BIOS features Storage ASUS Special Features Rear panel I/O Internal I/O connectors Support CD contents Accessary Form Factor 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5 1 x Ultra DMA 133 / 100 interface 4 x Serial ATA 3 Gb/s hard disk drives supporting RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, and JBOD configuration ASUS Q-Fan ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS...1 x 4-pin x ATX 12V power connector 1 x System panel connector Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Live Update utility Anti-virus software (OEM version) 1 x SATA cable 1 x SATA power ...
...M2N-CM DVI specifications summary BIOS features Storage ASUS Special Features Rear panel I/O Internal I/O connectors Support CD contents Accessary Form Factor 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5 1 x Ultra DMA 133 / 100 interface 4 x Serial ATA 3 Gb/s hard disk drives supporting RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, and JBOD configuration ASUS Q-Fan ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS...1 x 4-pin x ATX 12V power connector 1 x System panel connector Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Live Update utility Anti-virus software (OEM version) 1 x SATA cable 1 x SATA power ...
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... with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products and packaging to overclocking failure, there is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. This is in a few clicks without preparing an additional floppy diskette or using an OSbased flash utility. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to ensure quiet, cool and efficient operation. ASUS M2N-CM DVI 1-
... with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products and packaging to overclocking failure, there is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. This is in a few clicks without preparing an additional floppy diskette or using an OSbased flash utility. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to ensure quiet, cool and efficient operation. ASUS M2N-CM DVI 1-
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... future. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. e. b. Click from the Windows® desktop, then select My Computer. c. d. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk, USB Flash, or the motherboard support CD during POST. 2. DOS environment a. b. Windows® XP environment a. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to...
... future. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. e. b. Click from the Windows® desktop, then select My Computer. c. d. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk, USB Flash, or the motherboard support CD during POST. 2. DOS environment a. b. Windows® XP environment a. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to...
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....06 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: M2N-CM DVI VER: 0106 DATE: 01/08/28 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [ESC] Exit [Up/Down/Home/End] Move (2) Enter BIOS setup program. ASUS M2N-CM DVI 2- Press + during the Power-On Self-Test (POST...
....06 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: M2N-CM DVI VER: 0106 DATE: 01/08/28 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [ESC] Exit [Up/Down/Home/End] Move (2) Enter BIOS setup program. ASUS M2N-CM DVI 2- Press + during the Power-On Self-Test (POST...
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...AFUDOS utility: • Make sure that you can use as shown. 1. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.29(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - ok A:\> The utility returns to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 2.... BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. The utility copies the current BIOS file to file...... 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS file...
...AFUDOS utility: • Make sure that you can use as shown. 1. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.29(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - ok A:\> The utility returns to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 2.... BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. The utility copies the current BIOS file to file...... 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS file...
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... motherboard support CD to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 3. done Reading flash ...... done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS M2N-CM DVI 2- The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. WARNING!! Write the BIOS filename on the bootable floppy disk. done Writing flash ...... 0x0008CC00 (9%) Do not shut down or reset the system while...
... motherboard support CD to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 3. done Reading flash ...... done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS M2N-CM DVI 2- The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. WARNING!! Write the BIOS filename on the bootable floppy disk. done Writing flash ...... 0x0008CC00 (9%) Do not shut down or reset the system while...
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... M2NCMDVI.ROM. Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk To recover the BIOS from a floppy disk: 1. Bad BIOS checksum. Bad BIOS checksum. Reading file "M2NCMDVI.ROM". DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery...
... M2NCMDVI.ROM. Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk To recover the BIOS from a floppy disk: 1. Bad BIOS checksum. Bad BIOS checksum. Reading file "M2NCMDVI.ROM". DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery...
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.... 3. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. Insert the support CD to download the latest BIOS file. Bad BIOS checksum. Completed. ASUS M2N-CM DVI 2- Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... CD-ROM found , the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. The recovered BIOS may not be smaller than 8GB. • DO...
.... 3. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. Insert the support CD to download the latest BIOS file. Bad BIOS checksum. Completed. ASUS M2N-CM DVI 2- Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... CD-ROM found , the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. The recovered BIOS may not be smaller than 8GB. • DO...
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The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Place the support CD in Windows® environment. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. This utility is copied to your system. Quit all Windows® applications before...
The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Place the support CD in Windows® environment. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. This utility is copied to your system. Quit all Windows® applications before...
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ASUS M2N-CM DVI 2- Select Update BIOS from the you to avoid network traffic, or drop‑down menu, then click Next. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest the Internet option from 3. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Click Next. click Auto Select. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate.
ASUS M2N-CM DVI 2- Select Update BIOS from the you to avoid network traffic, or drop‑down menu, then click Next. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest the Internet option from 3. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Click Next. click Auto Select. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate.
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... download. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Click Next. 5. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Open window, then click Open. 4. M2N-CM DVI.rom M2N-CM DVI 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to avail all its features. Locate the BIOS file from...
... download. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Click Next. 5. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Open window, then click Open. 4. M2N-CM DVI.rom M2N-CM DVI 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to avail all its features. Locate the BIOS file from...
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... the Setup program, you can update using the BIOS Setup program so that you can change the power management settings. Use the BIOS Setup program when you to make your system using the navigation keys. • The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for this utility. ASUS M2N-CM DVI 2-11 2.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports...
... the Setup program, you can update using the BIOS Setup program so that you can change the power management settings. Use the BIOS Setup program when you to make your system using the navigation keys. • The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for this utility. ASUS M2N-CM DVI 2-11 2.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports...
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...GART Error Reporting [Disabled] This option should remain disabled for the normal operation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the generation of ACPI_PPC, _PSS, and _PCT objects. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-22 ...Chapter 2: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Secure Virtual Machine Mode [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the AMD Secure Virtual ...
...GART Error Reporting [Disabled] This option should remain disabled for the normal operation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the generation of ACPI_PPC, _PSS, and _PCT objects. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-22 ...Chapter 2: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Secure Virtual Machine Mode [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the AMD Secure Virtual ...
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NTFS format ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you press , a confirmation message appears. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.06 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: M2N-VM SE HDMI VER: 0106 DATE: 01/08/08 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab]... Switch [B] Backup [ESC] Exit [Up/Down/Home/End] Move 2-38 Chapter 2: BIOS setup When you to run...
NTFS format ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you press , a confirmation message appears. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.06 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: M2N-VM SE HDMI VER: 0106 DATE: 01/08/08 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab]... Switch [B] Backup [ESC] Exit [Up/Down/Home/End] Move 2-38 Chapter 2: BIOS setup When you to run...