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Contents 2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support 2-29 2.5.4 APM Configuration 2-30 2.5.5 Hardware Monitor 2-31 2.6 Boot menu 2-32 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 2-32 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 2-33 2.6.3 Security 2-34 2.7 Exit menu 2-36 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 3-5 3.2.5 Manual menu 3-6 3.2.6 ASUS Contact information 3-7 3.2.7 Other information 3-7 3.3 Creating a RAID driver disk 3-9
Contents 2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support 2-29 2.5.4 APM Configuration 2-30 2.5.5 Hardware Monitor 2-31 2.6 Boot menu 2-32 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 2-32 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 2-33 2.6.3 Security 2-34 2.7 Exit menu 2-36 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 3-5 3.2.5 Manual menu 3-6 3.2.6 ASUS Contact information 3-7 3.2.7 Other information 3-7 3.3 Creating a RAID driver disk 3-9
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xi M2N-X PLUS specifications summary Manageability USB BIOS features Rear panel Internal Connector Accessories Manageability Form Factor Support CD contents Supports up to 10 USB 2.0 / 1.1 ports (6 on board ... manual WOR by Ring, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, Chassis Intrusion(option), PXE ATX Form Factor: 12 in x 7.6 in (30.5 cm x 19.3 cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update NVIDIA® MediaShield™ RAID Anti-virus software (OEM version) *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
xi M2N-X PLUS specifications summary Manageability USB BIOS features Rear panel Internal Connector Accessories Manageability Form Factor Support CD contents Supports up to 10 USB 2.0 / 1.1 ports (6 on board ... manual WOR by Ring, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, Chassis Intrusion(option), PXE ATX Form Factor: 12 in x 7.6 in (30.5 cm x 19.3 cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update NVIDIA® MediaShield™ RAID Anti-virus software (OEM version) *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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... on the next page. 3. Install the software drivers for information on the slot. 5. Failure to do so may need to the tables on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. ASUS M2N-X PLUS 1-17 Before installing the expansion card, read...
... on the next page. 3. Install the software drivers for information on the slot. 5. Failure to do so may need to the tables on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. ASUS M2N-X PLUS 1-17 Before installing the expansion card, read...
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... * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI slot 3 A B C D used - - - - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. used - Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system...
... * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI slot 3 A B C D used - - - - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. used - Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system...
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.... 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup Place the support CD in Windows® environment. See page 3-4 for the Utilities screen menu. 3. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. This utility is copied to : • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the...; Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. Quit all Windows® applications before you to your system. The Drivers menu appears. 2.
.... 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup Place the support CD in Windows® environment. See page 3-4 for the Utilities screen menu. 3. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. This utility is copied to : • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the...; Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. Quit all Windows® applications before you to your system. The Drivers menu appears. 2.
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... the microcode updation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Cool'n'Quiet [Enabled] Enables or disables the AMD Cool'n'Quiet function. The driver developer may enable it for the normal operation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M2N-X PLUS 2-21 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Secure Virtual Machine [Enabled] Enables or disables the AMD secure virtual machine. TThhee ddrriivvererdedveevleolpoerper...
... the microcode updation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Cool'n'Quiet [Enabled] Enables or disables the AMD Cool'n'Quiet function. The driver developer may enable it for the normal operation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M2N-X PLUS 2-21 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Secure Virtual Machine [Enabled] Enables or disables the AMD secure virtual machine. TThhee ddrriivvererdedveevleolpoerper...
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.../64-bit XP/32-bitVista/ 64-bit Vista Operating Systems (OS). Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to the optical drive. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to run the CD. 3- Chapter 3: Software support The contents... this chapter for better compatibility and system stability. 3.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to your computer. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to change ...
.../64-bit XP/32-bitVista/ 64-bit Vista Operating Systems (OS). Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to the optical drive. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to run the CD. 3- Chapter 3: Software support The contents... this chapter for better compatibility and system stability. 3.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to your computer. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to change ...
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.... ASUS InstAll-Drivers Installation Wizard Installs the ASUS InstAll-Drivers Installation Wizard. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Driver Installs the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet driver. The screen display and drivers option may not be the same for different operating system versions. NVIDIA Chipset Driver Program Installs the NVIDIA® nForce™ Chipset Driver program. Realtek Audio Driver Install the Realtek audio driver. ASUS M2N-X PLUS 3- 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers...
.... ASUS InstAll-Drivers Installation Wizard Installs the ASUS InstAll-Drivers Installation Wizard. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Driver Installs the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet driver. The screen display and drivers option may not be the same for different operating system versions. NVIDIA Chipset Driver Program Installs the NVIDIA® nForce™ Chipset Driver program. Realtek Audio Driver Install the Realtek audio driver. ASUS M2N-X PLUS 3- 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers...
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ASUS M2N-X PLUS 3- To create a RAID driver disk: 1. Place the motherboard support CD into the floppy disk drive. 3. Select Make Disk tab. 3. Follow the succeeding screen information to avoid computer virus infection. Write-protect the floppy disk to complete the process. 6. To install the RAID driver: 1. For detailed ...bit Vista / 64-bit Vista OS on the NVIDIA® RAID configuration, refer to install third-party SCSI or RAID driver. 2. During the OS installation, the system prompts you want to create or browse the contents of the support CD to complete the installation...
ASUS M2N-X PLUS 3- To create a RAID driver disk: 1. Place the motherboard support CD into the floppy disk drive. 3. Select Make Disk tab. 3. Follow the succeeding screen information to avoid computer virus infection. Write-protect the floppy disk to complete the process. 6. To install the RAID driver: 1. For detailed ...bit Vista / 64-bit Vista OS on the NVIDIA® RAID configuration, refer to install third-party SCSI or RAID driver. 2. During the OS installation, the system prompts you want to create or browse the contents of the support CD to complete the installation...