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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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...E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 8 12/27/07 4:37:30 PM How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that comes with the motherboard ...This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the standard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform...
...E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 8 12/27/07 4:37:30 PM How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that comes with the motherboard ...This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the standard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform...
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x 8.8 in . 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 port 1 x DVI port 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 ...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...
x 8.8 in . 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 port 1 x DVI port 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 ...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...
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... is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Update your screen. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. Green ASUS The motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of creating environment-...corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 5 1- 12/27/07 4:37:44 PM 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS Q-Fan technology ASUS Q-...
... is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Update your screen. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. Green ASUS The motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of creating environment-...corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 5 1- 12/27/07 4:37:44 PM 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS Q-Fan technology ASUS Q-...
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... ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2- E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 2 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 12/27/07 4:39:11 PM Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 3. 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following utilities allow you need to restore the BIOS in the future. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in case you to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS...
... ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2- E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 2 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 12/27/07 4:39:11 PM Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 3. 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following utilities allow you need to restore the BIOS in the future. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in case you to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS...
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...+ during POST to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. Save the 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 When the correct BIOS file is found . Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to display the following. Press... floppy disk or a USB flash disk, then restart the system. 3. 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 VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or ...
...+ during POST to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. Save the 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 When the correct BIOS file is found . Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to display the following. Press... floppy disk or a USB flash disk, then restart the system. 3. 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 VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or ...
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....rom Main filename Extension name 3. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - All rights reserved. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to save the file. • The succeeding BIOS screens are for the extension name. Reading flash ..... ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 5 2- 12/27/07 4:39:15 PM done Write to...
....rom Main filename Extension name 3. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - All rights reserved. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to save the file. • The succeeding BIOS screens are for the extension name. Reading flash ..... ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 5 2- 12/27/07 4:39:15 PM done Write to...
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...ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the DOS prompt. 2. done Advance Check ...... Reboot the system from the motherboard support CD to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update... reset the system while updating the BIOS to a bootable floppy disk. Save the BIOS file to prevent system boot failure! 5. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the hard disk drive. done Please restart your computer A:\> 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 6 12/27/...
...ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the DOS prompt. 2. done Advance Check ...... Reboot the system from the motherboard support CD to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update... reset the system while updating the BIOS to a bootable floppy disk. Save the BIOS file to prevent system boot failure! 5. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the hard disk drive. done Please restart your computer A:\> 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 6 12/27/...
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...BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted 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. Turn on the system. 2. Starting BIOS recovery... DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS... so can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support CD, a floppy disk or a USB flash disk 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...
...BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted 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. Turn on the system. 2. Starting BIOS recovery... DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS... so can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support CD, a floppy disk or a USB flash disk 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...
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...Completed. Insert the support CD to download the latest BIOS file. 2- E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 8 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 12/27/07 4:39:18 PM Starting BIOS recovery... Reading file "M2NVMDVI.ROM". The utility then updates the corrupted BIOS file. Checking for floppy... Restart the system after ... disk for this motherboard. Start flashing... 4. Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. CD-ROM found! Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the optical drive. 3. Starting BIOS recovery... Recovering the BIOS from the support CD To recover the BIOS from the floppy disk...
...Completed. Insert the support CD to download the latest BIOS file. 2- E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 8 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 12/27/07 4:39:18 PM Starting BIOS recovery... Reading file "M2NVMDVI.ROM". The utility then updates the corrupted BIOS file. Checking for floppy... Restart the system after ... disk for this motherboard. Start flashing... 4. Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. CD-ROM found! Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the optical drive. 3. Starting BIOS recovery... Recovering the BIOS from the support CD To recover the BIOS from the floppy disk...
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... to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. Quit all Windows® applications before you to your system. The utility will automatically checks the devices for the Utilities screen menu. 3. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Turn on the system. 3. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 9 2- 12/27...
... to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. Quit all Windows® applications before you to your system. The utility will automatically checks the devices for the Utilities screen menu. 3. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Turn on the system. 3. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 9 2- 12/27...
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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 Select the ASUS FTP site nearest the Internet option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the you to avoid network traffic, or drop‑down menu, then click Next. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Select Update BIOS from 3. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. click Auto Select.
Click Next. 2-10 E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 12/27/07 4:39:23 PM Select the ASUS FTP site nearest the Internet option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the you to avoid network traffic, or drop‑down menu, then click Next. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Select Update BIOS from 3. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. click Auto Select.
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... by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 4. ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 11 2-11 12/27...
... by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 4. ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 11 2-11 12/27...
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... LPC chip. You can also restart by pressing the reset button on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for most conditions to ensure optimum performance. Select the Load Default Settings item under the Exit Menu. ... Menu." • The BIOS setup screens shown in section "2.1 Managing and updating your computer in the CMOS RAM of your BIOS." Being a menu-driven program, it as easy to configure your selections from the available options using this motherboard. 2-12 E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 1 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 12/27/07 4:39...
... LPC chip. You can also restart by pressing the reset button on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for most conditions to ensure optimum performance. Select the Load Default Settings item under the Exit Menu. ... Menu." • The BIOS setup screens shown in section "2.1 Managing and updating your computer in the CMOS RAM of your BIOS." Being a menu-driven program, it as easy to configure your selections from the available options using this motherboard. 2-12 E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 1 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 12/27/07 4:39...
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... FWH Current ROM BOARD: M2N-VM VER: 0107 [0101] DATE: 12/21/06 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [ESC] Exit [Up/Down/Home/End] Move 2-42 E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 31 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 12/27/07 4:40...:15 PM When you to run the utility to select and update BIOS. This utility doesn't support: 1. NTFS format 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you press , a confirmation message appears. 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 ...
... FWH Current ROM BOARD: M2N-VM VER: 0107 [0101] DATE: 12/21/06 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [ESC] Exit [Up/Down/Home/End] Move 2-42 E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 31 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 12/27/07 4:40...:15 PM When you to run the utility to select and update BIOS. This utility doesn't support: 1. NTFS format 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you press , a confirmation message appears. 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 ...
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... II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet Utility This item installs the ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet utility. ASUS InstAll - ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 5 3- 12/27/07 4:40:25 PM
... II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet Utility This item installs the ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet utility. ASUS InstAll - ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 5 3- 12/27/07 4:40:25 PM