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Contents Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-3 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-4 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility 2-5 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-7 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility 2-9 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-12 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-13 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-13 2.2.3 Navigation Keys 2-13 2.2.4 Menu items 2-14 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-14 2.2.6... 2.4.2 CPU Configuration 2-23 2.4.3 Chipset 2-25 2.4.4 Onboard Device Configuration 2-31 2.4.5 PCIPnP 2-32 2.4.6 USB Configuration 2-33 iv E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 4 12/27/07 4:37:25 PM
Contents Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-3 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-4 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility 2-5 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-7 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility 2-9 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-12 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-13 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-13 2.2.3 Navigation Keys 2-13 2.2.4 Menu items 2-14 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-14 2.2.6... 2.4.2 CPU Configuration 2-23 2.4.3 Chipset 2-25 2.4.4 Onboard Device Configuration 2-31 2.4.5 PCIPnP 2-32 2.4.6 USB Configuration 2-33 iv E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 4 12/27/07 4:37:25 PM
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...motherboard and the new technology it supports. Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. It includes description of the support CD/DVD that may have to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the standard package. viii E3608_M2N-VM... as warranty flyers, that comes with the motherboard package. 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...
...motherboard and the new technology it supports. Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. It includes description of the support CD/DVD that may have to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the standard package. viii E3608_M2N-VM... as warranty flyers, that comes with the motherboard package. 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...
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....indb 11 xi 12/27/07 4:37:33 PM M2N-VM DVI specifications summary BIOS 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 2.4 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x VGA Out ... System panel connector 3 x USB 2.0 connectors for 6 additional USB 2.0 ports 24-pin EATX power connector 4-pin x ATX 12V power connector Chassis intrusion 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 UltraDMA 133/100 cable...
....indb 11 xi 12/27/07 4:37:33 PM M2N-VM DVI specifications summary BIOS 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 2.4 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x VGA Out ... System panel connector 3 x USB 2.0 connectors for 6 additional USB 2.0 ports 24-pin EATX power connector 4-pin x ATX 12V power connector Chassis intrusion 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 UltraDMA 133/100 cable...
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... Union's Restriction on the environment. See page 1-21 for details. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. Update your screen. See page 2-39 for each parameter. ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 5 1- 12/27/07 4:37:44 PM S�...on the use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). When the system hangs due to ensure quiet, cool and efficient operation. Green ASUS The motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to overclocking.
... Union's Restriction on the environment. See page 1-21 for details. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. Update your screen. See page 2-39 for each parameter. ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 5 1- 12/27/07 4:37:44 PM S�...on the use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). When the system hangs due to ensure quiet, cool and efficient operation. Green ASUS The motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to overclocking.
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....) 4. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk, USB Flash, or the motherboard support CD during POST.) 2. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in case you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk in DOS mode using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2- E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 2 Chapter 2: BIOS setup...
....) 4. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk, USB Flash, or the motherboard support CD during POST.) 2. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in case you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk in DOS mode using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2- E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 2 Chapter 2: BIOS setup...
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...3. To update the BIOS using a DOS‑based utility. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.00 FLASH TYPE: SST 49LF008 FWH Current ROM BOARD: M2N-VM VER: 0107 [0101] DATE: 12/21/06 Update ROM BOARD... the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. You can launch the EZ Flash 2 by pressing before the correct file is found , EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and ...BIOS file to prevent system boot failure! 2- E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 4 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 12/27/07 4:39:14 PM The EZ Flash 2 utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it . Visit the ASUS website (www.asus...
...3. To update the BIOS using a DOS‑based utility. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.00 FLASH TYPE: SST 49LF008 FWH Current ROM BOARD: M2N-VM VER: 0107 [0101] DATE: 12/21/06 Update ROM BOARD... the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. You can launch the EZ Flash 2 by pressing before the correct file is found , EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and ...BIOS file to prevent system boot failure! 2- E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 4 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 12/27/07 4:39:14 PM The EZ Flash 2 utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it . Visit the ASUS website (www.asus...
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...Extension name 3. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - ok A:\> The utility returns to save the file. • The succeeding BIOS screens are for the extension name. ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 5 2- 12/27/07 4:39:15 PM Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American... This utility also allows you can use as shown. 1. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the bootable floppy disk you to update the BIOS file in DOS mode, then at the prompt type: afudos /o[filename] where the [filename] is not write...
...Extension name 3. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - ok A:\> The utility returns to save the file. • The succeeding BIOS screens are for the extension name. ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 5 2- 12/27/07 4:39:15 PM Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American... This utility also allows you can use as shown. 1. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the bootable floppy disk you to update the BIOS file in DOS mode, then at the prompt type: afudos /o[filename] where the [filename] is not write...
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... verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. done Writing flash ...... 0x0008CC00 (9%) Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to a bootable floppy disk. done Please restart your computer A:\> 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 6 12/27/07......... Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. done Advance Check ...... Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03....
... verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. done Writing flash ...... 0x0008CC00 (9%) Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to a bootable floppy disk. done Please restart your computer A:\> 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 6 12/27/07......... Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. done Advance Check ...... Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03....
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...the updating process. Completed. Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 7 2- 12/27/07 4:39:17 PM Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk To recover the BIOS from a floppy disk: 1. Start flashing... 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3... that contains the updated BIOS file. • Prepare the motherboard support CD, the floppy disk or the USB flash disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility. • Make sure that allows you rename the original or updated BIOS file in the floppy...
...the updating process. Completed. Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 7 2- 12/27/07 4:39:17 PM Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk To recover the BIOS from a floppy disk: 1. Start flashing... 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3... that contains the updated BIOS file. • Prepare the motherboard support CD, the floppy disk or the USB flash disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility. • Make sure that allows you rename the original or updated BIOS file in the floppy...
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... latest BIOS file. 2- E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 8 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 12/27/07 4:39:18 PM Starting BIOS recovery... The utility then updates the corrupted BIOS file. CD-ROM found ! Bad BIOS checksum. Reading file "M2NVMDVI.ROM". Checking for this motherboard. Recovering the BIOS from the.... 2. Start flashing... 4. Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the optical drive. 3. Bad BIOS checksum. When no floppy disk is found, the utility ...
... latest BIOS file. 2- E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 8 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 12/27/07 4:39:18 PM Starting BIOS recovery... The utility then updates the corrupted BIOS file. CD-ROM found ! Bad BIOS checksum. Reading file "M2NVMDVI.ROM". Checking for this motherboard. Recovering the BIOS from the.... 2. Start flashing... 4. Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the optical drive. 3. Bad BIOS checksum. When no floppy disk is found, the utility ...
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... boot failure! 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update 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 USB flash disk: 1. Place the support CD in the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 9 2- 12...
... boot failure! 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update 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 USB flash disk: 1. Place the support CD in the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 9 2- 12...
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Click Next. 2-10 E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 12/27/07 4:39:23 PM click Auto Select. Select Update BIOS from the you to avoid network traffic, or drop‑down menu, then click Next. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest the Internet option from 3. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1.
Click Next. 2-10 E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 12/27/07 4:39:23 PM click Auto Select. Select Update BIOS from the you to avoid network traffic, or drop‑down menu, then click Next. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest the Internet option from 3. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1.
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... by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 11 2-11 12/27/07 4:39:29 PM Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. Click Next. 5. Always update the utility to download. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. From...
... by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 11 2-11 12/27/07 4:39:29 PM Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. Click Next. 5. Always update the utility to download. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. From...
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... prompted to"Run Setup." The LPC chip on the system chassis. If you wish to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. 2-12 E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 1 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 12/27/07 4:39:31 PM Do this section are for most conditions to run this utility. ... default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on . See section "2.8 Exit Menu." • The BIOS setup screens shown in the CMOS RAM of your computer in section "2.1 Managing and updating your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com...
... prompted to"Run Setup." The LPC chip on the system chassis. If you wish to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. 2-12 E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 1 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 12/27/07 4:39:31 PM Do this section are for most conditions to run this utility. ... default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on . See section "2.8 Exit Menu." • The BIOS setup screens shown in the CMOS RAM of your computer in section "2.1 Managing and updating your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com...
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... choice. 2.7 Tools menu ASUS EZ Flash 2 Press ENTER to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to select and update BIOS. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.00 FLASH TYPE: SST 49LF008 FWH Current ROM BOARD: M2N-VM VER: 0107 [0101] ...DATE: 12/21/06 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown...
... choice. 2.7 Tools menu ASUS EZ Flash 2 Press ENTER to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to select and update BIOS. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.00 FLASH TYPE: SST 49LF008 FWH Current ROM BOARD: M2N-VM VER: 0107 [0101] ...DATE: 12/21/06 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown...
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... utility helps you to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. ASUS InstAll - This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 5 3- 12/27/07 4:40:25 PM ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet Utility This item installs the ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet utility. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep...
... utility helps you to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. ASUS InstAll - This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 5 3- 12/27/07 4:40:25 PM ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet Utility This item installs the ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet utility. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep...