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...OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is... repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is defaced or missing. No part of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY...
...OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is... repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is defaced or missing. No part of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY...
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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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... existing system before you are using, contact your local power company. • If the power supply is set to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that the power cables for disposal of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using...
... existing system before you are using, contact your local power company. • If the power supply is set to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that the power cables for disposal of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using...
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... to complete a task. Italics Used to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. Conventions used in this guide To make sure that you complete a task. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to emphasize a word...
... to complete a task. Italics Used to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. Conventions used in this guide To make sure that you complete a task. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to emphasize a word...
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...menu in the support CD. • The RAID function of these connectors is backward compatible with 133 MB/s (Ultra DMA133). M2N-X SATA1 SATA2 SATA SATA GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND GND RSATA_TXP RSATA_TXN... GND RSATA_RXP RSATA_RXN GND GND RSATA_TXP RSATA_TXN GND RSATA_RXP RSATA_RXN GND M2N-X SATA Connectors Important note on how to configure RAID 0, 1, 0+1, 5,and JBOD, refer to the RAID manual in the BIOS. 3. The Serial ATA 3 Gb/s is set to [Disabled] by ...
...menu in the support CD. • The RAID function of these connectors is backward compatible with 133 MB/s (Ultra DMA133). M2N-X SATA1 SATA2 SATA SATA GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND GND RSATA_TXP RSATA_TXN... GND RSATA_RXP RSATA_RXN GND GND RSATA_TXP RSATA_TXN GND RSATA_RXP RSATA_RXN GND M2N-X SATA Connectors Important note on how to configure RAID 0, 1, 0+1, 5,and JBOD, refer to the RAID manual in the BIOS. 3. The Serial ATA 3 Gb/s is set to [Disabled] by ...
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...options vary depending on the CPU installed. If the system becomes unstable, return to auto for the CPU and other system devices. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] [Standard] [Overclock Profile] Chipset Voltage [Auto] Allows selection of relevant parameters. Jumperfree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration... caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.900V] [1.950V] ASUS M2N-X 2-19
...options vary depending on the CPU installed. If the system becomes unstable, return to auto for the CPU and other system devices. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] [Standard] [Overclock Profile] Chipset Voltage [Auto] Allows selection of relevant parameters. Jumperfree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration... caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.900V] [1.950V] ASUS M2N-X 2-19
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... Frequency (MHz) [100] Allows you to the default setting. CPU Frequency (MHz) [200.0] Displays the frequency sent by the BIOS. Use the and keys to [MANUAL]. The following item appears only when the AI Overclocking item is set to adjust the CPU frequency. The value of this happens, revert to select...
... Frequency (MHz) [100] Allows you to the default setting. CPU Frequency (MHz) [200.0] Displays the frequency sent by the BIOS. Use the and keys to [MANUAL]. The following item appears only when the AI Overclocking item is set to adjust the CPU frequency. The value of this happens, revert to select...
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...If Auto, the DRAM speed will not exceed the specified value. Configuration options: [Auto] [Limit] [Manual] CAS Latency (CL) [Auto] Sets the CAS latency timing. Configuration options: [Auto] [3 CLK]...Memclock Mode [Auto] Select the DRAM Frequency programming method. If Limit, the DRAM speed will be programmed regardless. If Manual, the DRAM specified will be based on SPDs. Memory Configuration Memory Configuration Memory Setting: 266MHz-4.0-4-4-12-2T Memclock Mode CAS...mode) [Auto] Sets the command timing. (per clock unit) Configuration options: [Auto] [1T] [2T] ASUS M2N-X 2-23
...If Auto, the DRAM speed will not exceed the specified value. Configuration options: [Auto] [Limit] [Manual] CAS Latency (CL) [Auto] Sets the CAS latency timing. Configuration options: [Auto] [3 CLK]...Memclock Mode [Auto] Select the DRAM Frequency programming method. If Limit, the DRAM speed will be programmed regardless. If Manual, the DRAM specified will be based on SPDs. Memory Configuration Memory Configuration Memory Setting: 266MHz-4.0-4-4-12-2T Memclock Mode CAS...mode) [Auto] Sets the command timing. (per clock unit) Configuration options: [Auto] [1T] [2T] ASUS M2N-X 2-23
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... Hole. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DQS Signal Training Control [Enabled] Enable or disable the DQS Signal Training Control. MCT Timing Mode [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] Bank Interleaving [Disabled] Enable or disable the Bank Memory Interleaving. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-24 Chapter 2: BIOS setup
... Hole. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DQS Signal Training Control [Enabled] Enable or disable the DQS Signal Training Control. MCT Timing Mode [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] Bank Interleaving [Disabled] Enable or disable the Bank Memory Interleaving. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-24 Chapter 2: BIOS setup
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Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual file. Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). HD Audio User's Manual Allows you to open the HD Audio user's manual. 3- Chapter 3: Software support NVIDIA® SATA RAID User's Manual Allows you to open the folder of supplementary user manuals. Click an item to open the NVIDIA® SATA RAID user's manual. 3.2.5 Manual menu The Manual menu contains a list of the user manual.
Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual file. Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). HD Audio User's Manual Allows you to open the HD Audio user's manual. 3- Chapter 3: Software support NVIDIA® SATA RAID User's Manual Allows you to open the folder of supplementary user manuals. Click an item to open the NVIDIA® SATA RAID user's manual. 3.2.5 Manual menu The Manual menu contains a list of the user manual.
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...Serial ATA ports supported by the NVIDIA chipset doesn't support Serial Optical Disk Drives (Serial ODD) under DOS. Due to floppy disk drive. 5. ASUS M2N-X 3- For detailed descriptions on a hard disk drive that is required when installing Windows® 2000/XP/Vista operating system on the NVIDIA®...OS installation, the system prompts you want to create or browse the contents of the support CD to the "NVIDIA® MediaShield RAID User's Manual" found in a RAID set. To install the RAID driver: 1. Select Make Disk tab. 3. Write-protect the floppy disk to complete the...
...Serial ATA ports supported by the NVIDIA chipset doesn't support Serial Optical Disk Drives (Serial ODD) under DOS. Due to floppy disk drive. 5. ASUS M2N-X 3- For detailed descriptions on a hard disk drive that is required when installing Windows® 2000/XP/Vista operating system on the NVIDIA®...OS installation, the system prompts you want to create or browse the contents of the support CD to the "NVIDIA® MediaShield RAID User's Manual" found in a RAID set. To install the RAID driver: 1. Select Make Disk tab. 3. Write-protect the floppy disk to complete the...