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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 2-13 2.2.9 General help 2-13 2.3 Main menu 2-14...
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 2-13 2.2.9 General help 2-13 2.3 Main menu 2-14...
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...) without the PAE. • You may install a maximum of 2 GB DIMMs on each slot. 32-bit Windows® XP Windows® Vista 64-bit Windows® XP x64 Edition Windows® Vista x64 Edition Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2 1066 MHz capability (for the dual-channel configuration. Notes ... memory from the higher-sized channel is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. • If you are using a Windows 32-bit version operating system without the Physical Address Extension (PAE) support, the system will allocate a certain amount of memory space for ...
...) without the PAE. • You may install a maximum of 2 GB DIMMs on each slot. 32-bit Windows® XP Windows® Vista 64-bit Windows® XP x64 Edition Windows® Vista x64 Edition Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2 1066 MHz capability (for the dual-channel configuration. Notes ... memory from the higher-sized channel is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. • If you are using a Windows 32-bit version operating system without the Physical Address Extension (PAE) support, the system will allocate a certain amount of memory space for ...
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... 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 See the page 2-15 for Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1... RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND 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. •...
... 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 See the page 2-15 for Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1... RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND 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. •...
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... disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 4. ASUS AFUDOS: Updates the BIOS in the future. Refer to display the Format 3 1/2 Floppy dialog box . e. Windows® Vista environment a. e. Save a copy of the following utilities allow you need ...At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . b. Click Start. 2. b. Click from the Windows® desktop, then select My Computer. Select the Create an MS-DOS startup disk check box. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in case you to the bootable floppy disk. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup Do ...
... disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 4. ASUS AFUDOS: Updates the BIOS in the future. Refer to display the Format 3 1/2 Floppy dialog box . e. Windows® Vista environment a. e. Save a copy of the following utilities allow you need ...At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . b. Click Start. 2. b. Click from the Windows® desktop, then select My Computer. Select the Create an MS-DOS startup disk check box. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in case you to the bootable floppy disk. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup Do ...
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.... 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. See page 3-4 for the Utilities screen menu. 3. 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or...ASUS Update utility is copied to : • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. Place the support CD in Windows...
.... 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. See page 3-4 for the Utilities screen menu. 3. 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or...ASUS Update utility is copied to : • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. Place the support CD in Windows...
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ASUS M2N-CM DVI 2- Select the ASUS FTP site nearest the Internet option from 3. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Click Next. Select Update BIOS from the you to avoid network traffic, or drop‑down menu, then click Next. click Auto Select. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate.
ASUS M2N-CM DVI 2- Select the ASUS FTP site nearest the Internet option from 3. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Click Next. Select Update BIOS from the you to avoid network traffic, or drop‑down menu, then click Next. click Auto Select. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate.
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... is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Open window, then click Open. 4. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the... the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to avail all its features. M2N-CM DVI.rom M2N-CM DVI 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Always update the utility to download. 4.
... is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Open window, then click Open. 4. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the... the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to avail all its features. M2N-CM DVI.rom M2N-CM DVI 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Always update the utility to download. 4.
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... malfunction. Refer to "2.2.7 Pop-up window." 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up window Select Screen Select Item +- A configurable field is enclosed in the sections below may cause system to display a list of options. You cannot select an item that menu. ASUS M2N-CM DVI 2-13 Configure DRAM Timing by SPD...
... malfunction. Refer to "2.2.7 Pop-up window." 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up window Select Screen Select Item +- A configurable field is enclosed in the sections below may cause system to display a list of options. You cannot select an item that menu. ASUS M2N-CM DVI 2-13 Configure DRAM Timing by SPD...
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...backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on the Setup menus. Exit & Discard Changes Select this option, a confirmation window appears. ASUS M2N-CM DVI 2-39 Press to discard any changes and load the previously saved values. Load Setup Defaults This option allows you made and restore ... without saving your changes, the program prompts you with a message asking if you want to save the changes that you press , a confirmation window appears. Exit & Save Changes Once you selected are saved to the CMOS RAM. Pressing does not immediately exit this option, a confirmation appears....
...backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on the Setup menus. Exit & Discard Changes Select this option, a confirmation window appears. ASUS M2N-CM DVI 2-39 Press to discard any changes and load the previously saved values. Load Setup Defaults This option allows you made and restore ... without saving your changes, the program prompts you with a message asking if you want to save the changes that you press , a confirmation window appears. Exit & Save Changes Once you selected are saved to the CMOS RAM. Pressing does not immediately exit this option, a confirmation appears....
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...the BIN folder. The contents of your OS documentation for detailed information. • Ensure that you install the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 3.2... without notice. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to the optical drive. 3.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 32-bit XP / 32-bit Vista / 64-bit XP / 64-bit Vista operating systems (OS).... support CD to run the CD. 3- Chapter 3: Software support Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only.
...the BIN folder. The contents of your OS documentation for detailed information. • Ensure that you install the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 3.2... without notice. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to the optical drive. 3.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 32-bit XP / 32-bit Vista / 64-bit XP / 64-bit Vista operating systems (OS).... support CD to run the CD. 3- Chapter 3: Software support Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only.
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... utility allows you keep your computer in a Windows® environment. ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet Utility This item installs the ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet utility. 3- Chapter 3: Software support ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts ... Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Installation Wizard for Utilities Launches the ASUS InstallAll utilities installation wizard. 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports...
... utility allows you keep your computer in a Windows® environment. ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet Utility This item installs the ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet utility. 3- Chapter 3: Software support ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts ... Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Installation Wizard for Utilities Launches the ASUS InstallAll utilities installation wizard. 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports...
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... Operating System (OS). NVIDIA 32bit XP AHCI Driver Allows you to create the NVIDIA SATA RAID Driver disk for 64-bit Windows Vista Operating System (OS). NVIDIA 64bit XP SATA RAID Driver Allows you to make a RAID driver disk. 3.2.4 Make Disk menu The Make Disk menu allows ...you to create the NVIDIA SATA RAID Driver disk for 64-bit Windows XP Operating System (OS). NVIDIA 32bit Vista AHCI Driver Allows you to create the NVIDIA AHCI Driver disk for 64-bit...
... Operating System (OS). NVIDIA 32bit XP AHCI Driver Allows you to create the NVIDIA SATA RAID Driver disk for 64-bit Windows Vista Operating System (OS). NVIDIA 64bit XP SATA RAID Driver Allows you to make a RAID driver disk. 3.2.4 Make Disk menu The Make Disk menu allows ...you to create the NVIDIA SATA RAID Driver disk for 64-bit Windows XP Operating System (OS). NVIDIA 32bit Vista AHCI Driver Allows you to create the NVIDIA AHCI Driver disk for 64-bit...