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... LOSS OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN ...THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. All Rights Reserved. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND,...
... LOSS OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN ...THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. All Rights Reserved. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND,...
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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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... any damage, contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your local power company. • If the power supply is set to the correct voltage...
... any damage, contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your local power company. • If the power supply is set to the correct voltage...
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...perform when installing system components. Where to find more information Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the following... describes the contents of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Optional documentation Your product package may have to the ASUS contact information. 2. About this guide is organized This manual contains the following sources for additional information and for ...
...perform when installing system components. Where to find more information Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the following... describes the contents of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Optional documentation Your product package may have to the ASUS contact information. 2. About this guide is organized This manual contains the following sources for additional information and for ...
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... press the enclosed key. If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus sign (+). Keys enclosed in this manual. Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line: afudos /i[filename] afudos /iM2NCMDVI.ROM ix DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying...
... press the enclosed key. If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus sign (+). Keys enclosed in this manual. Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line: afudos /i[filename] afudos /iM2NCMDVI.ROM ix DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself 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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... SATA1 SATA3 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 to [RAID Mode]. 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 4.
... SATA1 SATA3 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 to [RAID Mode]. 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 4.
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.... 2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Select either one of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to individually set overclocking parameters automatically. [MANUAL] - allows you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Adjust...
.... 2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Select either one of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to individually set overclocking parameters automatically. [MANUAL] - allows you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Adjust...
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... External Frequency settings. 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 Use the < > and < > keys to adjust the CPU frequency. The following two items appear only when the AI Overclocking item is set to [MANUAL]. CPU Frequency (MHz) [200.0] Displays the frequency sent by the BIOS.
... External Frequency settings. 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 Use the < > and < > keys to adjust the CPU frequency. The following two items appear only when the AI Overclocking item is set to [MANUAL]. CPU Frequency (MHz) [200.0] Displays the frequency sent by the BIOS.
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...] [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 set the memoery clock mode. Enable Clock to All DIMMs [Disabled] Enables or...BIOS setup Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power Down Enable [Enabled] Enables or disables the DDR power down mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Limit] [Manual] DRAM Timing Mode [Auto] Allows you to all DIMMs. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] MemClk Tristate C3/ALTVID [Disabled] Enables or disables the MemClk ...
...] [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 set the memoery clock mode. Enable Clock to All DIMMs [Disabled] Enables or...BIOS setup Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power Down Enable [Enabled] Enables or disables the DDR power down mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Limit] [Manual] DRAM Timing Mode [Auto] Allows you to all DIMMs. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] MemClk Tristate C3/ALTVID [Disabled] Enables or disables the MemClk ...
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Click an item to display the ASUS contact information. Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). 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 user guide. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of the user manual. ASUS M2N-CM DVI 3- 3.2.5 Manual menu The Manual menu contains a list of supplementary user manuals.
Click an item to display the ASUS contact information. Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). 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 user guide. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of the user manual. ASUS M2N-CM DVI 3- 3.2.5 Manual menu The Manual menu contains a list of supplementary user manuals.