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Contents 2.5.5 Hardware Monitor 2-33 2.6 Boot menu 2-34 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 2-34 2.6.3 Boot Settings Configuration 2-35 2.6.4 Security 2-36 2.7 Tools menu 2-38 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-38 2.8 Exit menu 2-39 Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 Installing an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support CD information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-4 3.2.4 Make Disk menu 3-6 3.2.5 Manual menu 3-7 3.2.6 ASUS Contact information 3-7 3.2.7 Other information 3-8
Contents 2.5.5 Hardware Monitor 2-33 2.6 Boot menu 2-34 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 2-34 2.6.3 Boot Settings Configuration 2-35 2.6.4 Security 2-36 2.7 Tools menu 2-38 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-38 2.8 Exit menu 2-39 Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 Installing an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support CD information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-4 3.2.4 Make Disk menu 3-6 3.2.5 Manual menu 3-7 3.2.6 ASUS Contact information 3-7 3.2.7 Other information 3-8
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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... 24-pin EATX power connector 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 cable 1 x...
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... 24-pin EATX power connector 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 cable 1 x...
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... the slot that they support. Refer to do so may need to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Install the software drivers for later use . Failure to the tables on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Keep the screw for the expansion card...
... the slot that they support. Refer to do so may need to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Install the software drivers for later use . Failure to the tables on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Keep the screw for the expansion card...
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... USB Host Controller 23 Standard OpenHCD USB Host Controller * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI Express x16 slot A B C D - ASUS M2N-CM DVI 1-21 When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments.
... USB Host Controller 23 Standard OpenHCD USB Host Controller * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI Express x16 slot A B C D - ASUS M2N-CM DVI 1-21 When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments.
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... ports, each controller can 't be converted to output RGB Signal to CRT and isn't compatible with DVI-I. • This motherboard comes with the higher-version DVD player and drivers will affect the playback quality. This port is for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 12. These two 4-pin Universal Serial ... Line In Line Out Mic In - - - 4-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In - DVI port. Refer to the audio configuration table below for the function of the CPU/Memory, DVD player, and drivers will upgrade the playback quality. 13. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2.
... ports, each controller can 't be converted to output RGB Signal to CRT and isn't compatible with DVI-I. • This motherboard comes with the higher-version DVD player and drivers will affect the playback quality. This port is for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 12. These two 4-pin Universal Serial ... Line In Line Out Mic In - - - 4-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In - DVI port. Refer to the audio configuration table below for the function of the CPU/Memory, DVD player, and drivers will upgrade the playback quality. 13. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2.
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.... ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. 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 copied to your system. The ASUS Update utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. This utility is available in the optical drive. See page 3-4 for the Utilities screen menu. 3. The Drivers...
.... ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. 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 copied to your system. The ASUS Update utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. This utility is available in the optical drive. See page 3-4 for the Utilities screen menu. 3. The Drivers...
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GART Error Reporting [Disabled] This option should remain disabled for the normal operation. The driver developer may enable it for testing purpose. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS setup The driver developer may enable it for testing purpose. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Secure Virtual Machine Mode [Enabled] Allows you to enable or...
GART Error Reporting [Disabled] This option should remain disabled for the normal operation. The driver developer may enable it for testing purpose. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS setup The driver developer may enable it for testing purpose. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Secure Virtual Machine Mode [Enabled] Allows you to enable or...
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... computer. Refer to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for better compatibility and system stability. 3.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to the optical drive. The...
... computer. Refer to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for better compatibility and system stability. 3.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to the optical drive. The...
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ASUS InstAll - Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Nvidia Chipset Program Driver Installs the Nvidia chipset program driver. VIA Audio Driver Installs the VIA audio driver and application. ASUS M2N-CM DVI 3- The screen display and driver options may vary depending on the operating system. Installation Wizard for Drivers Launches the ASUS InstallAll drivers installation wizard. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Driver Installs the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet driver.
ASUS InstAll - Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Nvidia Chipset Program Driver Installs the Nvidia chipset program driver. VIA Audio Driver Installs the VIA audio driver and application. ASUS M2N-CM DVI 3- The screen display and driver options may vary depending on the operating system. Installation Wizard for Drivers Launches the ASUS InstallAll drivers installation wizard. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Driver Installs the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet driver.
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WinDVD Copy5 Trial Installs the WinDVD Copy5 Trial version. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. ASUS M2N-CM DVI 3- ADOBE Acrobat Reader V7.0 Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader that allows you can also install the following utilities from viruses that enhances computer ...
WinDVD Copy5 Trial Installs the WinDVD Copy5 Trial version. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. ASUS M2N-CM DVI 3- ADOBE Acrobat Reader V7.0 Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader that allows you can also install the following utilities from viruses that enhances computer ...
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...Operating System (OS). NVIDIA 32bit XP SATA RAID Driver Allows you to create the NVIDIA AHCI Driver disk for 32-bit Windows XP Operating System (OS). NVIDIA 32bit Vista SATA RAID Driver Allows you to create the NVIDIA AHCI Driver disk for 64-bit Windows Vista Operating System ...(OS). NVIDIA 64bit Vista AHCI Driver Allows you to create the NVIDIA AHCI Driver disk for 64-bit Windows Vista Operating System (OS). NVIDIA 64bit XP AHCI Driver Allows you to create the NVIDIA SATA RAID Driver disk for 64-bit Windows XP Operating System (OS...
...Operating System (OS). NVIDIA 32bit XP SATA RAID Driver Allows you to create the NVIDIA AHCI Driver disk for 32-bit Windows XP Operating System (OS). NVIDIA 32bit Vista SATA RAID Driver Allows you to create the NVIDIA AHCI Driver disk for 64-bit Windows Vista Operating System ...(OS). NVIDIA 64bit Vista AHCI Driver Allows you to create the NVIDIA AHCI Driver disk for 64-bit Windows Vista Operating System (OS). NVIDIA 64bit XP AHCI Driver Allows you to create the NVIDIA SATA RAID Driver disk for 64-bit Windows XP Operating System (OS...