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Contents Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility 2-3 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility 2-4 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 2-6 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility 2-8 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-11 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-12 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-12 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-12 2.2.4 Menu items 2-13 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-13 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-13 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-13 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-...
Contents Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility 2-3 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility 2-4 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 2-6 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility 2-8 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-11 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-12 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-12 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-12 2.2.4 Menu items 2-13 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-13 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-13 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-13 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-...
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... Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the standard package. viii ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. These documents are also provided. • Chapter... 3: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that comes with the motherboard package. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS...
... Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the standard package. viii ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. These documents are also provided. • Chapter... 3: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that comes with the motherboard package. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS...
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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, SM BIOS2.3, CPU Multiplier 1 x Parallel port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x Coaxial S/PDIF Out port 1 x COM ...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, SM BIOS2.3, CPU Multiplier 1 x Parallel port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x Coaxial S/PDIF Out port 1 x COM ...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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...floppy disk. See page 2-6 for each parameter. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to your system with customizable boot logos. No need to address the thermal ...the system hangs due to lower overall system temperature, resulting in the motherboard allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. ASUS MyLogo™ This new feature present in quieter operation and longer system life. High Definition Audio The...
...floppy disk. See page 2-6 for each parameter. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to your system with customizable boot logos. No need to address the thermal ...the system hangs due to lower overall system temperature, resulting in the motherboard allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. ASUS MyLogo™ This new feature present in quieter operation and longer system life. High Definition Audio The...
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... disk.) 3. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in the future. c. e. Click Start, then select Run. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1 Managing and updating your optical drive. ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a floppy disk or the motherboard support...
... disk.) 3. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in the future. c. e. Click Start, then select Run. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1 Managing and updating your optical drive. ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a floppy disk or the motherboard support...
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... there is accessible by pressing + during POST to M2N-X.ROM. error message appears if the correct BIOS file is found, EZ Flash performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... 4. A "M2N-X.ROM not found in the drive. ASUS M2N-X 2- 2. To update the BIOS using a DOS‑based utility. Press + during...
... there is accessible by pressing + during POST to M2N-X.ROM. error message appears if the correct BIOS file is found, EZ Flash performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... 4. A "M2N-X.ROM not found in the drive. ASUS M2N-X 2- 2. To update the BIOS using a DOS‑based utility. Press + during...
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... done Write to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup ok A:\> The utility returns to file...... Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. All rights reserved. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom Main ...save the file. • The succeeding BIOS screens are for the extension name. Reading flash ..... The actual BIOS screen displays may not be same as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright ...
... done Write to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup ok A:\> The utility returns to file...... Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. All rights reserved. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom Main ...save the file. • The succeeding BIOS screens are for the extension name. Reading flash ..... The actual BIOS screen displays may not be same as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright ...
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...) from the hard disk drive. The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. done Reading flash ...... Erasing flash ...... done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS M2N-X 2- You need to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is the latest or the original BIOS file on a piece of paper. WARNING!! done Do not shut down or...
...) from the hard disk drive. The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. done Reading flash ...... Erasing flash ...... done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS M2N-X 2- You need to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is the latest or the original BIOS file on a piece of paper. WARNING!! done Do not shut down or...
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... the floppy disk or the USB flash disk to M2N-X.ROM. Turn on the system. 2. Insert the floppy disk with the original or updated BIOS file to the floppy disk drive. 3. Completed. You can cause system boot failure! 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that you to restore...
... the floppy disk or the USB flash disk to M2N-X.ROM. Turn on the system. 2. Insert the floppy disk with the original or updated BIOS file to the floppy disk drive. 3. Completed. You can cause system boot failure! 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that you to restore...
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.... Recovering the BIOS from the support CD To recover the BIOS from the floppy disk drive, then turn on the system. 2. 4. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. Bad BIOS checksum. The utility then updates the corrupted BIOS file. Checking for floppy... Bad BIOS checksum. Checking for floppy... CD-ROM found ! Reading file "M2N-X.ROM". ASUS M2N-X 2-
.... Recovering the BIOS from the support CD To recover the BIOS from the floppy disk drive, then turn on the system. 2. 4. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. Bad BIOS checksum. The utility then updates the corrupted BIOS file. Checking for floppy... Bad BIOS checksum. Checking for floppy... CD-ROM found ! Reading file "M2N-X.ROM". ASUS M2N-X 2-
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... the support CD that allows you to: • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. See page 3-3 for...
... the support CD that allows you to: • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. See page 3-3 for...
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The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from the Internet option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. ASUS M2N-X 2- Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Click Next.
The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from the Internet option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. ASUS M2N-X 2- Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Click Next.
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.... Always update the utility to complete the update process. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 4. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to complete the update process. Follow the screen instructions to download. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through...
.... Always update the utility to complete the update process. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 4. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to complete the update process. Follow the screen instructions to download. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through...
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... opportunity to use as easy to your computer in section "2.1 Managing and updating your system, or prompted to ensure system compatibility and stability. ASUS M2N-X 2-11 Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your BIOS." For example, you can update using the provided utility described in the future. If the system becomes...
... opportunity to use as easy to your computer in section "2.1 Managing and updating your system, or prompted to ensure system compatibility and stability. ASUS M2N-X 2-11 Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your BIOS." For example, you can update using the provided utility described in the future. If the system becomes...
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... options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Enables or disables the microcode updation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M2N-X 2-21 2.4.2 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. GART Error Reporting [Disabled... FSB Multiplier: 9x Able to Change Freq. : Yes uCode Patch Level : None Required GART Error Reporting [Disabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Secure Virtual Machine [Enabled] Cool'n'Quiet [Enabled] AMD Overclocking Configuration Unlock locked CPU and let it for the ...
... options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Enables or disables the microcode updation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M2N-X 2-21 2.4.2 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. GART Error Reporting [Disabled... FSB Multiplier: 9x Able to Change Freq. : Yes uCode Patch Level : None Required GART Error Reporting [Disabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Secure Virtual Machine [Enabled] Cool'n'Quiet [Enabled] AMD Overclocking Configuration Unlock locked CPU and let it for the ...
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... Bring life to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet Utility This item installs the ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet utility. This utility requires an Internet connection either through the Installation Wizard. The screen...keep your computer screen by installing the ASUS screen saver. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you of the utilities through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard for different operating system versions. 3- Chapter 3: Software support ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility ...
... Bring life to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet Utility This item installs the ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet utility. This utility requires an Internet connection either through the Installation Wizard. The screen...keep your computer screen by installing the ASUS screen saver. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you of the utilities through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard for different operating system versions. 3- Chapter 3: Software support ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility ...