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... 3-2 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function 3-2 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch 3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-1 4.1.2 Updating the BIOS 4-2 4.1.3 Saving the current BIOS file 4-4 4.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 4-5 4.1.5 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 4-7 4.1.6 ASUS Update utility 4-8 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-11 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-12 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-12 4.2.3 Legend bar 4-13 4.2.4 Menu items 4-13...
... 3-2 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function 3-2 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch 3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-1 4.1.2 Updating the BIOS 4-2 4.1.3 Saving the current BIOS file 4-4 4.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 4-5 4.1.5 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 4-7 4.1.6 ASUS Update utility 4-8 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-11 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-12 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-12 4.2.3 Legend bar 4-13 4.2.4 Menu items 4-13...
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...chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that comes with the motherboard package. • Chapter 6: NVIDIA® SLI™ technology support This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ix It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the motherboard. •... ways of the support CD that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. • Chapter 5: Software support This chapter describes the contents of shutting down the system. • Chapter...
...chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that comes with the motherboard package. • Chapter 6: NVIDIA® SLI™ technology support This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ix It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the motherboard. •... ways of the support CD that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. • Chapter 5: Software support This chapter describes the contents of shutting down the system. • Chapter...
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... drivers Image-Editing Suite ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update NVIDIA® MediaShield™ RAID Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in x 8.6 in (30.5 cm x 21.8 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. Q-Connector - xii M2N-SLI specifications summary Special features Rear panel Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Power requirements...
... drivers Image-Editing Suite ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update NVIDIA® MediaShield™ RAID Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in x 8.6 in (30.5 cm x 21.8 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. Q-Connector - xii M2N-SLI specifications summary Special features Rear panel Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Power requirements...
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... and chassis fan speeds according to the system loading to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. ASUS MyLogo2™ This new feature present in airflow between the two PCI Express x16 graphics cards. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. This unique...
... and chassis fan speeds according to the system loading to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. ASUS MyLogo2™ This new feature present in airflow between the two PCI Express x16 graphics cards. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. This unique...
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... the expansion cards that you may cause you removed earlier. 6. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing ...until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Make sure to the card. Keep the screw for information on the slot. 5. ASUS M2N-SLI 2-17 Replace the system cover. 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure the it and make the necessary hardware ...
... the expansion cards that you may cause you removed earlier. 6. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing ...until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Make sure to the card. Keep the screw for information on the slot. 5. ASUS M2N-SLI 2-17 Replace the system cover. 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure the it and make the necessary hardware ...
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... the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. For system failure due to re-enter data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Move the jumper cap from... seconds, then move the cap back to pins 1-2. 4. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to overclocking. M2N-SLI R M2N-SLI Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to clear...
... the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. For system failure due to re-enter data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Move the jumper cap from... seconds, then move the cap back to pins 1-2. 4. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to overclocking. M2N-SLI R M2N-SLI Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to clear...
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Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) if you wish to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up the computer when you to wake up feature. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the keyboard (the default value is [Disabled]). M2N-SLI R KBPWR 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB M2N-SLI Keyboard Power Setting 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you press a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS (see section 2.5.5 APM Configuration). 3.
Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) if you wish to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up the computer when you to wake up feature. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the keyboard (the default value is [Disabled]). M2N-SLI R KBPWR 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB M2N-SLI Keyboard Power Setting 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you press a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS (see section 2.5.5 APM Configuration). 3.
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...RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND M2NSLI R SATA1 SATA3 GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND 2-26 SATA2 M2N-SLI SATA Connectors Connect the right-angle side of the SATA signal cable to the SATA device or you may connect the right-angle side... of these connectors, enable the RAID Enabled item in the SATA Configuration sub-menu in the BIOS. The Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s is set using these connectors is backward compatible with huge graphics cards. The RAID function of the SATA ...
...RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND M2NSLI R SATA1 SATA3 GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND 2-26 SATA2 M2N-SLI SATA Connectors Connect the right-angle side of the SATA signal cable to the SATA device or you may connect the right-angle side... of these connectors, enable the RAID Enabled item in the SATA Configuration sub-menu in the BIOS. The Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s is set using these connectors is backward compatible with huge graphics cards. The RAID function of the SATA ...
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... the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. PA NEL PLED SPEAKER IDE_LED RESET PWRSW M2N-SLI R Speaker Ground Ground +5V Ground Reset Ground PWR PLEDPLED+ IDE_LEDIDE_LED+ * Requires an ATX power supply M2N-SLI System Panel Connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector ...is for the HDD Activity LED. Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL) This ...
... the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. PA NEL PLED SPEAKER IDE_LED RESET PWRSW M2N-SLI R Speaker Ground Ground +5V Ground Reset Ground PWR PLEDPLED+ IDE_LEDIDE_LED+ * Requires an ATX power supply M2N-SLI System Panel Connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector ...is for the HDD Activity LED. Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL) This ...
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...seconds from the time you press the ATX power button. Follow the instructions in the following order: a. Connect the power cord to enter the BIOS Setup. After applying power, the system power LED on , hold down the key to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the ... 7. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4. Turn on test. While the tests are off. 3. ASUS M2N-SLI 3- Be sure that is equipped with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up . For systems with a surge protector. 5. External SCSI devices (...
...seconds from the time you press the ATX power button. Follow the instructions in the following order: a. Connect the power cord to enter the BIOS Setup. After applying power, the system power LED on , hold down the key to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the ... 7. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4. Turn on test. While the tests are off. 3. ASUS M2N-SLI 3- Be sure that is equipped with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up . For systems with a surge protector. 5. External SCSI devices (...
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... 3. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down . The power supply should turn off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Click the Start button then select Turn Off Computer. 2. If you are using Windows® XP: 1. 3.2 Powering off mode regardless ...of the BIOS setting. Click the Turn Off button to shut down the computer. 3. Click the Start button then select ShutDown. 2. If you are using Windows® Vista: 1. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down . ...
... 3. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down . The power supply should turn off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Click the Start button then select Turn Off Computer. 2. If you are using Windows® XP: 1. 3.2 Powering off mode regardless ...of the BIOS setting. Click the Turn Off button to shut down the computer. 3. Click the Start button then select ShutDown. 2. If you are using Windows® Vista: 1. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down . ...
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Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 4 BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 4 BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
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Chapter summary 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-11 4.3 Main menu 4-15 4.4 Advanced menu 4-20 4.5 Power menu 4-33 4.6 Boot menu 4-38 4.7 Tools menu 4-44 4.8 Exit menu 4-45 ASUS M2N-SLI
Chapter summary 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-11 4.3 Main menu 4-15 4.4 Advanced menu 4-20 4.5 Power menu 4-33 4.6 Boot menu 4-38 4.7 Tools menu 4-44 4.8 Exit menu 4-45 ASUS M2N-SLI
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... create a set of the following utilities allow you need to restore the BIOS in DOS mode using the ASUS Update or AwardBIOS Flash utilities. 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 2. DOS environment a. c. d. Insert the... high density 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive. Click File from the menu, then select Format. ASUS M2N-SLI 4- 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following to create a bootable floppy disk. Award BIOS Flash Utility (Updates the BIOS in the future. Windows® XP environment a.
... create a set of the following utilities allow you need to restore the BIOS in DOS mode using the ASUS Update or AwardBIOS Flash utilities. 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 2. DOS environment a. c. d. Insert the... high density 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive. Click File from the menu, then select Format. ASUS M2N-SLI 4- 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following to create a bootable floppy disk. Award BIOS Flash Utility (Updates the BIOS in the future. Windows® XP environment a.
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... floppy disk you created earlier. 4. Copy the AwardBIOS Flash Utility (awdflash.exe) from the ASUS web site. e. At the prompt, type awdflash then press . Download the latest BIOS file from the Software folder of the support CD to the floppy disk with the floppy disk...BIOS using the AwardBIOS Flash Utility. SST 49LF004A/B /3.3V File Name to continue. 2. d. The Award BIOS Flash Utility screen appears. Boot the system in the floppy disk to a floppy disk. All Rights Reserved For NF-CK804-M2N-SLI DATE: 11/18/2004 Flash Type - c. AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS...
... floppy disk you created earlier. 4. Copy the AwardBIOS Flash Utility (awdflash.exe) from the ASUS web site. e. At the prompt, type awdflash then press . Download the latest BIOS file from the Software folder of the support CD to the floppy disk with the floppy disk...BIOS using the AwardBIOS Flash Utility. SST 49LF004A/B /3.3V File Name to continue. 2. d. The Award BIOS Flash Utility screen appears. Boot the system in the floppy disk to a floppy disk. All Rights Reserved For NF-CK804-M2N-SLI DATE: 11/18/2004 Flash Type - c. AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS...
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... Want To Save Bios (Y/N) 7. For NF-CK804-M2N-SLI DATE: 11/18/2004 Flash Type - All Rights Reserved For NF-CK804-M2N-SLI DATE: 11/18/2004 Flash Type - SST 49LF004A/B /3.3V flashed the BIOS file. Write OK No Update Write Fail F1 Reset ASUS M2N-SLI 4- The utility ...displays a AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.01 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. SST 49LF004A/B ...
... Want To Save Bios (Y/N) 7. For NF-CK804-M2N-SLI DATE: 11/18/2004 Flash Type - All Rights Reserved For NF-CK804-M2N-SLI DATE: 11/18/2004 Flash Type - SST 49LF004A/B /3.3V flashed the BIOS file. Write OK No Update Write Fail F1 Reset ASUS M2N-SLI 4- The utility ...displays a AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.01 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. SST 49LF004A/B ...
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... disk, then returns to Program: m2nsli.bin Checksum: DAD6H Save current BIOS as field, then press . The following screen appears. Type a filename for ASUS V1.01 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved For NF-CK804-M2N-SLI DATE: 11/18/2004 Flash Type - You can use the AwardBIOS ...Flash Utility to save the current BIOS file. Make sure that the floppy disk has enough disk...
... disk, then returns to Program: m2nsli.bin Checksum: DAD6H Save current BIOS as field, then press . The following screen appears. Type a filename for ASUS V1.01 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved For NF-CK804-M2N-SLI DATE: 11/18/2004 Flash Type - You can use the AwardBIOS ...Flash Utility to save the current BIOS file. Make sure that the floppy disk has enough disk...
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... checksum error Detecting IDE ATAPI device... The utility will automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. ASUS M2N-SLI 4- Turn on the system. 3. Award BootBlock BIOS v1.0 Copyright (c) 2000, Award Software, Inc. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. • Use only a USB flash disk smaller than 8GB ...
... checksum error Detecting IDE ATAPI device... The utility will automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. ASUS M2N-SLI 4- Turn on the system. 3. Award BootBlock BIOS v1.0 Copyright (c) 2000, Award Software, Inc. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. • Use only a USB flash disk smaller than 8GB ...
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... drive for the original or updated BIOS file. The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! BIOS ROM checksum error Detecting IDE ATAPI ...device... Fail Detecting floppy drive A media... Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the floppy disk drive. 3. Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk To recover the BIOS...
... drive for the original or updated BIOS file. The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! BIOS ROM checksum error Detecting IDE ATAPI ...device... Fail Detecting floppy drive A media... Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the floppy disk drive. 3. Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk To recover the BIOS...
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...or the USB port. 4.1.5 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to the Tools menu then select EZ Flash 2 and press . You can switch between drives by press + during POST to prevent system boot failure! ASUS M2N-SLI 4- You can support devices ...such as USB flash disk, hard disk, or floppy disk with FAT 32/16/12 format only. • Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to display the following. Then press . 4....
...or the USB port. 4.1.5 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to the Tools menu then select EZ Flash 2 and press . You can switch between drives by press + during POST to prevent system boot failure! ASUS M2N-SLI 4- You can support devices ...such as USB flash disk, hard disk, or floppy disk with FAT 32/16/12 format only. • Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to display the following. Then press . 4....