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...number of alteration is defaced or missing. Products and corporate names appearing in this manual, including the products and software described in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ... USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ii No part of this manual may or may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in it, may...
...number of alteration is defaced or missing. Products and corporate names appearing in this manual, including the products and software described in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ... USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ii No part of this manual may or may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in it, may...
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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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... cables are connected. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you detect any area where it , carefully read all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. These devices...
... cables are connected. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you detect any area where it , carefully read all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. These devices...
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...when installing system components. This chapter also lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings ... features of the support CD / DVD that may have to the ASUS contact information. 2. viii Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. It includes description of the standard package. ...
...when installing system components. This chapter also lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings ... features of the support CD / DVD that may have to the ASUS contact information. 2. viii Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. It includes description of the standard package. ...
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.... Typography Bold text Italics Command Indicates a menu or an item to emphasize a word or a phrase. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you complete a task. Conventions used in this manual. Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line: afudos /i[filename] afudos /iM2NCMDVI.ROM ix CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying...
.... Typography Bold text Italics Command Indicates a menu or an item to emphasize a word or a phrase. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you complete a task. Conventions used in this manual. Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line: afudos /i[filename] afudos /iM2NCMDVI.ROM ix CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying...
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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 MyLogo 2™ 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 1 x DVI port ... x System panel connector Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Live Update utility Anti-virus software ...
...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 MyLogo 2™ 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 1 x DVI port ... x System panel connector Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Live Update utility Anti-virus software ...
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... Serial ATA hard disk drive connection Connector SATA1/2 SATA3/4 Color Red Black Setting Master Slave Use Boot disk Data disk ASUS M2N-CM DVI 1-29 Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables ...M2N-CM DVI SATA Connectors GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using Serial ATA. • For detailed instructions on how to configure RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, and JBOD, refer to the RAID manual...
... Serial ATA hard disk drive connection Connector SATA1/2 SATA3/4 Color Red Black Setting Master Slave Use Boot disk Data disk ASUS M2N-CM DVI 1-29 Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables ...M2N-CM DVI SATA Connectors GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using Serial ATA. • For detailed instructions on how to configure RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, and JBOD, refer to the RAID manual...
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... to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to individually set overclocking parameters automatically. [MANUAL] - Select either one of the preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] -
... to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to individually set overclocking parameters automatically. [MANUAL] - Select either one of the preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] -
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...Overclock Options [Auto] Allows you to select PCI Express frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.900V] [1.950V] [2.000V] [2.050V] [2.100V] [2.150V] [2.200V] [2.250V] ASUS M2N-CM DVI 2-21 The following two items appear only when the AI Overclocking item is set to [Overclock Profile]. The value of this item is auto-detected... and CPU External Frequency settings. CPU Frequency (MHz) [200.0] Displays the frequency sent by the BIOS. Use the < > and < > keys to [MANUAL]. The following item appears only when the AI Overclocking item is set to adjust the CPU frequency.
...Overclock Options [Auto] Allows you to select PCI Express frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.900V] [1.950V] [2.000V] [2.050V] [2.100V] [2.150V] [2.200V] [2.250V] ASUS M2N-CM DVI 2-21 The following two items appear only when the AI Overclocking item is set to [Overclock Profile]. The value of this item is auto-detected... and CPU External Frequency settings. CPU Frequency (MHz) [200.0] Displays the frequency sent by the BIOS. Use the < > and < > keys to [MANUAL]. The following item appears only when the AI Overclocking item is set to adjust the CPU frequency.
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... Clock to All DIMMs [Disabled] Enables or disables clock to set the memoery clock mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Limit] [Manual] DRAM Timing Mode [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM timing mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power Down Enable... Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DRAM Timing Configuration DRAM Timing Configuration Memory Clock Mode DRAM Timing Mode [Auto] [Auto] Options Auto Limit Manual Memory Clock Mode[Auto] Allows you to all DIMMs. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] MemClk Tristate C3/ALTVID [Disabled] Enables or disables ...
... Clock to All DIMMs [Disabled] Enables or disables clock to set the memoery clock mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Limit] [Manual] DRAM Timing Mode [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM timing mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power Down Enable... Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DRAM Timing Configuration DRAM Timing Configuration Memory Clock Mode DRAM Timing Mode [Auto] [Auto] Options Auto Limit Manual Memory Clock Mode[Auto] Allows you to all DIMMs. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] MemClk Tristate C3/ALTVID [Disabled] Enables or disables ...
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Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual file. 3.2.6 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to open the folder of this information on the inside front cover of the user manual. ASUS M2N-CM DVI 3- Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). You can also find this user guide. Click an item to display the ASUS contact information. 3.2.5 Manual menu The Manual menu contains a list of supplementary user manuals.
Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual file. 3.2.6 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to open the folder of this information on the inside front cover of the user manual. ASUS M2N-CM DVI 3- Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). You can also find this user guide. Click an item to display the ASUS contact information. 3.2.5 Manual menu The Manual menu contains a list of supplementary user manuals.