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ok A:\> 當 BIOS DOS 31 All rights reserved. Reading flash ..... done Write to file...... Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS 2.1 使用 AFUDOS BIOS AFUDOS DOS BIOS BIOS 程式。AFUDOS BIOS BIOS BIOS 程式 BIOS 程式。 1.2MB BIOS 1 AFUDOS 程式(afudos. exe 2 DOS afudos /o[filename filename A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom 3. 按下 afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility -
ok A:\> 當 BIOS DOS 31 All rights reserved. Reading flash ..... done Write to file...... Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS 2.1 使用 AFUDOS BIOS AFUDOS DOS BIOS BIOS 程式。AFUDOS BIOS BIOS BIOS 程式 BIOS 程式。 1.2MB BIOS 1 AFUDOS 程式(afudos. exe 2 DOS afudos /o[filename filename A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom 3. 按下 afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility -
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... /i[filename filename BIOS 程式。 A:\>afudos /iP5B-VM DO.ROM 4. done BIOS 5. 當 BIOS DOS A:\>afudos /iP5B-VM DO.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Erasing flash ...... Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done...
... /i[filename filename BIOS 程式。 A:\>afudos /iP5B-VM DO.ROM 4. done BIOS 5. 當 BIOS DOS A:\>afudos /iP5B-VM DO.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Erasing flash ...... Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done...
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NOTE: Tips and additional information to complete a task. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to help you MUST follow to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this guide To ensure that you complete a task. Conventions used in this manual. Typography Bold text Italics
NOTE: Tips and additional information to complete a task. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to help you MUST follow to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this guide To ensure that you complete a task. Conventions used in this manual. Typography Bold text Italics
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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 and 4 on back) 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI, Wfm 2.0, ACPI 2.0a, SM BIOS 2.5, CPU Multiplier 1 x Parallel port 1 x LAN (RJ-45)...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 and 4 on back) 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI, Wfm 2.0, ACPI 2.0a, SM BIOS 2.5, CPU Multiplier 1 x Parallel port 1 x LAN (RJ-45)...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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... motherboard! R M2N-X PLUS CD (black) Left Audio Channel Ground Ground Right Audio Channel M2N-X PLUS Internal Audio Connector ASUS M2N-X PLUS 1-27 These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner,...2.0 module is purchased separately. 7. USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND R M2N-X PLUS USB56 1 USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC USB910 M2N-X PLUS USB 2.0 Connectors 1 USB78 1 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND Never connect ...
... motherboard! R M2N-X PLUS CD (black) Left Audio Channel Ground Ground Right Audio Channel M2N-X PLUS Internal Audio Connector ASUS M2N-X PLUS 1-27 These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner,...2.0 module is purchased separately. 7. USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND R M2N-X PLUS USB56 1 USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC USB910 M2N-X PLUS USB 2.0 Connectors 1 USB78 1 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND Never connect ...
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... appears if the correct BIOS file is accessible by pressing + during POST to M2NXPLUS.ROM. b. c. e. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... Reading file "M2NXPLUS.rom". Completed. A "M2NXPLUS.ROM not found in the floppy disk. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file...EZ Flash performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for floppy... 4. ASUS M2N-X PLUS 2- The EZ Flash utility is built-in the drive. When the correct BIOS file is ...
... appears if the correct BIOS file is accessible by pressing + during POST to M2NXPLUS.ROM. b. c. e. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... Reading file "M2NXPLUS.rom". Completed. A "M2NXPLUS.ROM not found in the floppy disk. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file...EZ Flash performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for floppy... 4. ASUS M2N-X PLUS 2- The EZ Flash utility is built-in the drive. When the correct BIOS file is ...
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...save the file. • The succeeding BIOS screens are for the extension name. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Press . A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - ok A:\> The utility returns to the floppy disk. 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility...user-assigned filename not more than eight alphanumeric characters for the main filename and three alphanumeric characters for reference only. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom Main filename Extension name 3. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt type: afudos /o[filename] where the [filename...
...save the file. • The succeeding BIOS screens are for the extension name. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Press . A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - ok A:\> The utility returns to the floppy disk. 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility...user-assigned filename not more than eight alphanumeric characters for the main filename and three alphanumeric characters for reference only. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom Main filename Extension name 3. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt type: afudos /o[filename] where the [filename...
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...to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 3. A:\>afudos /iM2NXPLUS.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Save the... Reading flash ...... done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS M2N-X PLUS 2- Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the DOS prompt. 2. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. A:\>afudos /iM2NXPLUS.ROM 4. All rights reserved. Reboot the system from the...
...to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 3. A:\>afudos /iM2NXPLUS.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Save the... Reading flash ...... done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS M2N-X PLUS 2- Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the DOS prompt. 2. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. A:\>afudos /iM2NXPLUS.ROM 4. All rights reserved. Reboot the system from the...
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.... Checking for floppy... DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Turn on the system. 2. Reading file "M2NXPLUS.ROM". Checking for floppy... Completed. Doing so can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk that contains the updated...or updated BIOS file in the floppy disk or the USB flash disk to M2NXPLUS.ROM. Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk To recover the BIOS from a floppy disk: 1. 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that you to restore the BIOS file...
.... Checking for floppy... DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Turn on the system. 2. Reading file "M2NXPLUS.ROM". Checking for floppy... Completed. Doing so can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk that contains the updated...or updated BIOS file in the floppy disk or the USB flash disk to M2NXPLUS.ROM. Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk To recover the BIOS from a floppy disk: 1. 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that you to restore the BIOS file...
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...support CD: 1. Starting BIOS recovery... The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for the original or updated BIOS file. ASUS M2N-X PLUS 2- Floppy not found ! Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. The utility then updates the corrupted BIOS file....The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the floppy disk for this motherboard. CD-ROM found ! Insert the support CD to download the latest BIOS file. Checking for CD-ROM... Checking for floppy... 4. Bad BIOS checksum. When no floppy disk is found, the...
...support CD: 1. Starting BIOS recovery... The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for the original or updated BIOS file. ASUS M2N-X PLUS 2- Floppy not found ! Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. The utility then updates the corrupted BIOS file....The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the floppy disk for this motherboard. CD-ROM found ! Insert the support CD to download the latest BIOS file. Checking for CD-ROM... Checking for floppy... 4. Bad BIOS checksum. When no floppy disk is found, the...
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...: [Disabled] [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select CDROM if you are not user-configurable. Setting to Auto allows automatic selection of IDE drive. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS...
...: [Disabled] [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select CDROM if you are not user-configurable. Setting to Auto allows automatic selection of IDE drive. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS...
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Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M2N-X PLUS 2-25 Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the OnBoard LAN Boot ROM. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] MCP61 ACPI HPET TABLE [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable MCP61 ... Adapter [PCIE-> PCI -> IGP] AZALIA Audio [Auto] Front Panel Select [HD Audio] OnBoard LAN [Auto] OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] MCP61 ACPI HPET TABLE [Enabled] Display Device Priority, from high to low Primary Graphics Adapter [PCI Express -> PCI] Display...
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M2N-X PLUS 2-25 Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the OnBoard LAN Boot ROM. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] MCP61 ACPI HPET TABLE [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable MCP61 ... Adapter [PCIE-> PCI -> IGP] AZALIA Audio [Auto] Front Panel Select [HD Audio] OnBoard LAN [Auto] OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] MCP61 ACPI HPET TABLE [Enabled] Display Device Priority, from high to low Primary Graphics Adapter [PCI Express -> PCI] Display...
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... Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Security Exit Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence. 2.6 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you set the CD-ROM drive as the first boot device. 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority Boot Device Priority 1st Boot Device [1st FLOPPY DRIVE] 2nd Boot Device [Hard Drive] 3rd Boot...
... Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Security Exit Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence. 2.6 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you set the CD-ROM drive as the first boot device. 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority Boot Device Priority 1st Boot Device [1st FLOPPY DRIVE] 2nd Boot Device [Hard Drive] 3rd Boot...
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...occurs. Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] Bootup Num-Lock [On] Allows you to use the ASUS MyLogo™ feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M2N-X PLUS 2-33 Quick Boot [Enabled] Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit...the system. Configuration options: [Off] [On] PS/2 Mouse Support [Auto] Allows you to skip certain tests while booting. Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets the display mode for PS/2 mouse. 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot [Enabled] ...
...occurs. Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] Bootup Num-Lock [On] Allows you to use the ASUS MyLogo™ feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M2N-X PLUS 2-33 Quick Boot [Enabled] Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit...the system. Configuration options: [Off] [On] PS/2 Mouse Support [Auto] Allows you to skip certain tests while booting. Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets the display mode for PS/2 mouse. 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot [Enabled] ...
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... item shows Installed. Select the Change Supervisor Password item and press . 2. To change password. Change Option F1 General Help Select this function allows the option ROMs to change the supervisor password. After you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section "1.9 Jumpers" for information on...
... item shows Installed. Select the Change Supervisor Password item and press . 2. To change password. Change Option F1 General Help Select this function allows the option ROMs to change the supervisor password. After you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section "1.9 Jumpers" for information on...
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... disk utility. Press then insert the floppy disk with the RAID driver is included in your motherboard support CD . 4. ASUS M2N-X PLUS 3- 3.3 Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with RAID driver into the CD-ROM drive. 2. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to avoid computer virus infection. Due to floppy disk drive. 5. Select Make Disk...
... disk utility. Press then insert the floppy disk with the RAID driver is included in your motherboard support CD . 4. ASUS M2N-X PLUS 3- 3.3 Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with RAID driver into the CD-ROM drive. 2. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to avoid computer virus infection. Due to floppy disk drive. 5. Select Make Disk...