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Contents 2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support 2-31 2.5.4 APM Configuration 2-32 2.5.5 Hardware Monitor 2-33 2.6 Boot menu 2-34 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 2-34 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 2-35 2.6.3 Security 2-36 2.7 Exit menu 2-38 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 2-31 2.5.4 APM Configuration 2-32 2.5.5 Hardware Monitor 2-33 2.6 Boot menu 2-34 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 2-34 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 2-35 2.6.3 Security 2-36 2.7 Exit menu 2-38 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 specifications summary Manageability BIOS features Rear panel Internal Connector Manageability Form Factor Support CD contents 4 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI, Wfm2.0, ACPI2.0a, ... panel connector WOR by Ring, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, Chassis Intrusion(option), PXE ATX Form Factor: 12 in . (30.5cm x 19.3cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update NVIDIA® MediaShield™ RAID Anti-virus software (OEM version) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. x 7.6 in .
xi M2N-X specifications summary Manageability BIOS features Rear panel Internal Connector Manageability Form Factor Support CD contents 4 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI, Wfm2.0, ACPI2.0a, ... panel connector WOR by Ring, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, Chassis Intrusion(option), PXE ATX Form Factor: 12 in . (30.5cm x 19.3cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update NVIDIA® MediaShield™ RAID Anti-virus software (OEM version) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. x 7.6 in .
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... 2 for the expansion card. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Install the software drivers for information on the slot. 5. Turn on the next page. 3. Failure to do so may need to the tables on the system and change the...
... 2 for the expansion card. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Install the software drivers for information on the slot. 5. Turn on the next page. 3. Failure to do so may need to the tables on the system and change the...
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... devices. When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments; otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. ASUS M2N-X 1-17 used - - - - Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Priority 0 1 1 2 2 - 3 11 4 12 5 13...
... devices. When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments; otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. ASUS M2N-X 1-17 used - - - - Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Priority 0 1 1 2 2 - 3 11 4 12 5 13...
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... 2: BIOS setup Place the support CD in Windows® environment. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. See page 3-3 for the Utilities screen menu. 3. 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. This utility is copied to : • Save the... the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. Quit all Windows® applications before you to your system. The ASUS Update utility is available in the support CD that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. ...
... 2: BIOS setup Place the support CD in Windows® environment. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. See page 3-3 for the Utilities screen menu. 3. 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. This utility is copied to : • Save the... the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. Quit all Windows® applications before you to your system. The ASUS Update utility is available in the support CD that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. ...
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... [Disabled] This option should remain disabled for testing purpose. The driver developer may enable it run at lower multiplier setting. 2.4.2 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M2N-X 2-21 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Enables or...
... [Disabled] This option should remain disabled for testing purpose. The driver developer may enable it run at lower multiplier setting. 2.4.2 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M2N-X 2-21 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Enables or...
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... sure that you install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 3.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the...chapter for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to run the CD. 3- Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 Installing...
... sure that you install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 3.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the...chapter for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to run the CD. 3- Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 Installing...
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... NVIDIA® nForce™ Chipset Driver program. The screen display and drivers option may not be the same for different operating system versions. Realtek Audio Driver Install the Realtek audio driver. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Driver Installs the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet driver. ASUS InstAll-Drivers Installation Wizard Installs the ASUS InstAll-Drivers Installation Wizard. ASUS M2N-X 3- 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device...
... NVIDIA® nForce™ Chipset Driver program. The screen display and drivers option may not be the same for different operating system versions. Realtek Audio Driver Install the Realtek audio driver. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Driver Installs the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet driver. ASUS InstAll-Drivers Installation Wizard Installs the ASUS InstAll-Drivers Installation Wizard. ASUS M2N-X 3- 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device...
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... installation, the system prompts you want to create or browse the contents of the support CD to install third-party SCSI or RAID driver. 2. Due to complete process. 6. ASUS M2N-X 3- Insert floppy disk to avoid computer virus infection. Write-protect the floppy disk to floppy disk drive. 5. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to...
... installation, the system prompts you want to create or browse the contents of the support CD to install third-party SCSI or RAID driver. 2. Due to complete process. 6. ASUS M2N-X 3- Insert floppy disk to avoid computer virus infection. Write-protect the floppy disk to floppy disk drive. 5. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to...