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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 - All rights reserved. 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 Reading flash ..... Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done Write to file......
exe 2 DOS afudos /o[filename filename A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom 3. 按下 afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - All rights reserved. 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 Reading flash ..... Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done Write to file......
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.... done Advance Check ...... done Verifying flash .... done Reading flash ...... Erasing flash ...... Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. 更新 BIOS 程式 AFUDOS BIOS 程式。 1 tw.asus.com BIOS 片中。 BIOS BIOS 2. 將 AFUDOS.EXE BIOS 3 DOS afudos /i[filename filename BIOS 程式。 A:\>afudos /iP5B-VM DO.ROM 4.
.... done Advance Check ...... done Verifying flash .... done Reading flash ...... Erasing flash ...... Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. 更新 BIOS 程式 AFUDOS BIOS 程式。 1 tw.asus.com BIOS 片中。 BIOS BIOS 2. 將 AFUDOS.EXE BIOS 3 DOS afudos /i[filename filename BIOS 程式。 A:\>afudos /iP5B-VM DO.ROM 4.
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....bin Message: Do You Want To Save Bios (Y/N) 33 2.2 使用 AwardBIOS Flash BIOS AwardBIOS Flash AwardBIOS Flash 程式(AWDFLASH.EXE BIOS AwardBIOS Flash BIOS 程式。 1 http://tw.asus.com BIOS M2N-VM HDMI.bin FAT 32/16 格式的 USB BIOS 2 CD/DVD AwardBIOS Flash BIOS 3 DOS 4. 當 A BIOS 檔案與 AwardBIOS Flash 5 A awdflash...
....bin Message: Do You Want To Save Bios (Y/N) 33 2.2 使用 AwardBIOS Flash BIOS AwardBIOS Flash AwardBIOS Flash 程式(AWDFLASH.EXE BIOS AwardBIOS Flash BIOS 程式。 1 http://tw.asus.com BIOS M2N-VM HDMI.bin FAT 32/16 格式的 USB BIOS 2 CD/DVD AwardBIOS Flash BIOS 3 DOS 4. 當 A BIOS 檔案與 AwardBIOS Flash 5 A awdflash...
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.../FWH File Name to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Flashing Complete Press to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Programming Flash Memory - OFE00 OK Write 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...
.../FWH File Name to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Flashing Complete Press to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Programming Flash Memory - OFE00 OK Write 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...
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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 (CPU... 1-23 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...
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 (CPU... 1-23 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...
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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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...the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. Detailed ...viii Where to find more information Refer to perform when installing system components. 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. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 3: ...
...the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. Detailed ...viii Where to find more information Refer to perform when installing system components. 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. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 3: ...
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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 4 x USB 2.0 / 1.1 ports 1 x VGA port...
...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 4 x USB 2.0 / 1.1 ports 1 x VGA port...
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... operation. You can amend the CPU setting again. ASUS M2N-CM DVI 1- Green ASUS The motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products and packaging to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk before entering the OS. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to safeguard consumers' health while...
... operation. You can amend the CPU setting again. ASUS M2N-CM DVI 1- Green ASUS The motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products and packaging to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk before entering the OS. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to safeguard consumers' health while...
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Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page. 3. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Assign an IRQ to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Secure the card to the card. Install the software drivers for ... an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. Failure to the tables on the slot. 5. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that ...
Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page. 3. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Assign an IRQ to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Secure the card to the card. Install the software drivers for ... an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. Failure to the tables on the slot. 5. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that ...
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... Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. Remove the onboard battery. 3. R M2N-CM DVI CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC M2N-CM DVI Clear RTC RAM You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to pins 2-3. To erase the...pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to re-enter data. ASUS M2N-CM DVI 1-23 Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the ...
... Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. Remove the onboard battery. 3. R M2N-CM DVI CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC M2N-CM DVI Clear RTC RAM You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to pins 2-3. To erase the...pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to re-enter data. ASUS M2N-CM DVI 1-23 Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the ...
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... 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 in the BIOS... configuration through the onboard controller. 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
... 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 in the BIOS... configuration through the onboard controller. 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
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...`97 audio standard. The serial port bracket (COM1) is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to [HD Audio]; 9. R M2N-CM DVI COM1 PIN1 M2N-CM DVI COM Port Connector 10. R M2N-CM DVI Azalia-compliant Legacy AC'97-compliant pin definition pin definition AGND NC NC NC AGND PRESENSE# MIC2_JD HP_HD AAFP MIC2_L MIC2_R... connector is set the item to a slot opening at the back of the front panel audio I /O module that the Front Panel Select item in the BIOS is for details. 1-32 Chapter 1: Product introduction Connect one end of the system chassis.
...`97 audio standard. The serial port bracket (COM1) is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to [HD Audio]; 9. R M2N-CM DVI COM1 PIN1 M2N-CM DVI COM Port Connector 10. R M2N-CM DVI Azalia-compliant Legacy AC'97-compliant pin definition pin definition AGND NC NC NC AGND PRESENSE# MIC2_JD HP_HD AAFP MIC2_L MIC2_R... connector is set the item to a slot opening at the back of the front panel audio I /O module that the Front Panel Select item in the BIOS is for details. 1-32 Chapter 1: Product introduction Connect one end of the system chassis.
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... (10-1 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. PLED PWR BTN PLED+ PLEDPWR GND R M2N-CM DVI F_PANEL IDELED+ IDELED- Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. Ground Reset +HDLED RESET M2N-CM DVI System Panel Connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is read from or... LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in SLEEP or SOFT-OFF mode depending on the BIOS settings. ASUS M2N-CM DVI 1-35 14.
... (10-1 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. PLED PWR BTN PLED+ PLEDPWR GND R M2N-CM DVI F_PANEL IDELED+ IDELED- Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. Ground Reset +HDLED RESET M2N-CM DVI System Panel Connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is read from or... LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in SLEEP or SOFT-OFF mode depending on the BIOS settings. ASUS M2N-CM DVI 1-35 14.
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This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 2 BIOS setup
This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 2 BIOS setup
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...check box. Refer to the bootable floppy disk. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup Click File from the format options field, then click Start. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. e. d. ASUS AFUDOS: Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment. At the DOS prompt, type format ...A:/S then press . Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy disk. 3. Windows® XP environment a. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk, USB Flash, or the motherboard support CD during POST. 2. Insert a ...
...check box. Refer to the bootable floppy disk. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup Click File from the format options field, then click Start. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. e. d. ASUS AFUDOS: Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment. At the DOS prompt, type format ...A:/S then press . Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy disk. 3. Windows® XP environment a. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk, USB Flash, or the motherboard support CD during POST. 2. Insert a ...
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... for the motherboard. 2. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash2 and press to enable it is built-in the BIOS chip so it . Then press . 4. ASUS M2N-CM DVI 2- Press + during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). You can launch the EZ Flash 2 by two methods. (1) Insert the floppy disk / ...USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file to the floppy disk drive or the USB port. The EZ Flash 2 utility is accessible ...
... for the motherboard. 2. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash2 and press to enable it is built-in the BIOS chip so it . Then press . 4. ASUS M2N-CM DVI 2- Press + during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). You can launch the EZ Flash 2 by two methods. (1) Insert the floppy disk / ...USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file to the floppy disk drive or the USB port. The EZ Flash 2 utility is accessible ...
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...19(ASUS V2.29(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Reading flash ..... done Write to the floppy disk. Press . 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS file in DOS mode, then at least 1024KB free space to save the file. • The succeeding BIOS screens ...the system in DOS environment using the AFUDOS utility: • Make sure that you can use as shown. 1. The utility copies the current BIOS file to file...... Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the bootable floppy disk you to the DOS prompt...
...19(ASUS V2.29(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Reading flash ..... done Write to the floppy disk. Press . 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS file in DOS mode, then at least 1024KB free space to save the file. • The succeeding BIOS screens ...the system in DOS environment using the AFUDOS utility: • Make sure that you can use as shown. 1. The utility copies the current BIOS file to file...... Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the bootable floppy disk you to the DOS prompt...
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...Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to a bootable floppy disk. done Reading flash ...... Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. A:\>afudos /iM2NCMDVI.ROM AMI Firmware ...BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the hard disk drive. done Verifying flash .... Write the BIOS filename on the bootable floppy disk. A:\>afudos /iM2NCMDVI.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - All rights reserved. done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS M2N-CM DVI...
...Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to a bootable floppy disk. done Reading flash ...... Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. A:\>afudos /iM2NCMDVI.ROM AMI Firmware ...BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the hard disk drive. done Verifying flash .... Write the BIOS filename on the bootable floppy disk. A:\>afudos /iM2NCMDVI.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - All rights reserved. done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS M2N-CM DVI...
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... to M2NCMDVI.ROM. Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! When found ! Reading file "M2NCMDVI.ROM". 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the...
... to M2NCMDVI.ROM. Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! When found ! Reading file "M2NCMDVI.ROM". 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the...