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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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... sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you removed earlier. 6. Refer to the card. Turn on the slot. 5. ASUS M2N-X PLUS 1-17 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage to the motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To... it by adjusting the software settings. 1. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. Secure the card to use . 4. Install the software drivers for information on the next page. 3. Failure to do so may need to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. ...
... sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you removed earlier. 6. Refer to the card. Turn on the slot. 5. ASUS M2N-X PLUS 1-17 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage to the motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To... it by adjusting the software settings. 1. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. Secure the card to use . 4. Install the software drivers for information on the next page. 3. Failure to do so may need to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. ...
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used - - - - IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Priority 0 1 1 2 2 - 3 11 4 12 5 13 6 14 7 15 8 3 9 4 10 5 11 6 12 7 ...
used - - - - IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Priority 0 1 1 2 2 - 3 11 4 12 5 13 6 14 7 15 8 3 9 4 10 5 11 6 12 7 ...
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Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Quit all Windows® applications before you to: • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet ... to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service...
Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Quit all Windows® applications before you to: • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet ... to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service...
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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. CPU Configuration Module ... rreemmaaiinnddisiasbalbeldedfofror tthhee nnoorrmmalalopoepreartaitoni.on. 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. 2.4.2 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS ...
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. CPU Configuration Module ... rreemmaaiinnddisiasbalbeldedfofror tthhee nnoorrmmalalopoepreartaitoni.on. 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. 2.4.2 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS ...
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Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to...is enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in 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 install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP...
Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to...is enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in 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 install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP...
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... operating system versions. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Driver Installs the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet driver. 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. ASUS InstAll-Drivers Installation Wizard Installs the ASUS InstAll-Drivers Installation Wizard. NVIDIA Chipset Driver Program Installs the NVIDIA® nForce™ Chipset Driver program. ASUS M2N-X PLUS 3- Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices.
... operating system versions. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Driver Installs the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet driver. 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. ASUS InstAll-Drivers Installation Wizard Installs the ASUS InstAll-Drivers Installation Wizard. NVIDIA Chipset Driver Program Installs the NVIDIA® nForce™ Chipset Driver program. ASUS M2N-X PLUS 3- Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices.
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... the succeeding screen instructions to complete the process. 6. 3.3 Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with RAID driver into the CD-ROM drive. 2. Select Make Disk tab. 3. ASUS M2N-X PLUS 3- To install the RAID driver: 1. Follow the succeeding screen information to complete the installation. To create a RAID driver disk: 1. Insert floppy disk to chipset limitation, the Serial ATA...
... the succeeding screen instructions to complete the process. 6. 3.3 Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with RAID driver into the CD-ROM drive. 2. Select Make Disk tab. 3. ASUS M2N-X PLUS 3- To install the RAID driver: 1. Follow the succeeding screen information to complete the installation. To create a RAID driver disk: 1. Insert floppy disk to chipset limitation, the Serial ATA...