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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 ASUS Update utility 4-1 4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-4 4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 4-5 4.1.4 Updating the BIOS 4-6 4.1.5 Saving the current BIOS file 4-8 4.1.6 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 4-9 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-10 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-11 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-11 4.2.3 Legend bar 4-12 4.2.4 Menu items 4-12...
... 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 ASUS Update utility 4-1 4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-4 4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 4-5 4.1.4 Updating the BIOS 4-6 4.1.5 Saving the current BIOS file 4-8 4.1.6 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 4-9 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-10 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-11 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-11 4.2.3 Legend bar 4-12 4.2.4 Menu items 4-12...
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... added by your dealer. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that comes with the motherboard package. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports...
... added by your dealer. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that comes with the motherboard package. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports...
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AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner) - M2N32 WS Professional specifications summary High Definition Audio IEEE 1394 USB ASUS special features Performance ASUS special features Thermal ASUS special features Life ASUS special features Others SoundMAX® ADI AD1988B 8-...25-step DRAM voltage control - AI NOS™ (Non-delay Overclocking System) - ASUS PEG Link (automatic performance tuning for single/dual graphics cards) ASUS BIOS Profile: overclocking configuration-sharing tool - Hyper Path 3 Precision Tweaker: - Stepless Frequency Selection...
AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner) - M2N32 WS Professional specifications summary High Definition Audio IEEE 1394 USB ASUS special features Performance ASUS special features Thermal ASUS special features Life ASUS special features Others SoundMAX® ADI AD1988B 8-...25-step DRAM voltage control - AI NOS™ (Non-delay Overclocking System) - ASUS PEG Link (automatic performance tuning for single/dual graphics cards) ASUS BIOS Profile: overclocking configuration-sharing tool - Hyper Path 3 Precision Tweaker: - Stepless Frequency Selection...
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xiii M2N32 WS Professional specifications summary Rear panel Internal connectors BIOS features 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x Parallel port 1 x External Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port 1 x Coaxial S/PDIF Out port 2 x LAN ...Intrusion Power requirements ATX power supply (with 24-pin and 4-pin 12 V plugs) ATX 12 V 2.0 compliant Support CD contents Device drivers BIOS flash utility under DOS ASUS AI Booster ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update NVIDIA® RAID Form factor ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.5 cm) *Specifications are ...
xiii M2N32 WS Professional specifications summary Rear panel Internal connectors BIOS features 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x Parallel port 1 x External Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port 1 x Coaxial S/PDIF Out port 2 x LAN ...Intrusion Power requirements ATX power supply (with 24-pin and 4-pin 12 V plugs) ATX 12 V 2.0 compliant Support CD contents Device drivers BIOS flash utility under DOS ASUS AI Booster ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update NVIDIA® RAID Form factor ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.5 cm) *Specifications are ...
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...Front Side Bus (FSB) and PCI Express frequency at 1MHz increment to achieve maximum system performance. ASUS MyLogo 3 ASUS My Logo 3 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Precision Tweaker This feature allows you to personalize and add style to your choice from...each parameter. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction See page 4-14 for details. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to restore corrupted BIOS data from the available options. See page 4-9 for details. See pages 4-5 and 4-47 for overclocking the PEG ...
...Front Side Bus (FSB) and PCI Express frequency at 1MHz increment to achieve maximum system performance. ASUS MyLogo 3 ASUS My Logo 3 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Precision Tweaker This feature allows you to personalize and add style to your choice from...each parameter. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction See page 4-14 for details. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to restore corrupted BIOS data from the available options. See page 4-9 for details. See pages 4-5 and 4-47 for overclocking the PEG ...
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... can be stored in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. ASUS M2N32 WS Professional 1- See page 4-20 for details. ASUS O.C. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS BIOS Profile that auto‑detects the CPU loading and dynamically overclocks the CPU speed only when needed. This unique adapter...
... can be stored in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. ASUS M2N32 WS Professional 1- See page 4-20 for details. ASUS O.C. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS BIOS Profile that auto‑detects the CPU loading and dynamically overclocks the CPU speed only when needed. This unique adapter...
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... the system unstable and the card inoperable. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information Keep the screw for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you intend to install expansion...
... the system unstable and the card inoperable. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information Keep the screw for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you intend to install expansion...
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... AS) ASUS EAX700 (BIOS: V5E4D.9.7.1.3. V1.00a (BIOS: V009.008.001.004) ASUS EAX700LE 128M (BIOS: V5E4D.9.8.1.4. PCIEX16_2 PCIEX16_1 WinXP Home (JPN) WinXP Pro.(CHT) PCIEX16_2 WinXP-64 Pro. A (BIOS: V1.1.017) Powercolor Radeon 7000 Rev.V1.0 (BIOS: V008.004.008) Model Type: PCIEX16 ASUS EAX300 Rev: V1.00 (BIOS: V5b60.8.15.117.0) ASUS EAX300SE Rev: V1.00 (BIOS: V5b60.8.15.117.0) ASUS EAX300SE...
... AS) ASUS EAX700 (BIOS: V5E4D.9.7.1.3. V1.00a (BIOS: V009.008.001.004) ASUS EAX700LE 128M (BIOS: V5E4D.9.8.1.4. PCIEX16_2 PCIEX16_1 WinXP Home (JPN) WinXP Pro.(CHT) PCIEX16_2 WinXP-64 Pro. A (BIOS: V1.1.017) Powercolor Radeon 7000 Rev.V1.0 (BIOS: V008.004.008) Model Type: PCIEX16 ASUS EAX300 Rev: V1.00 (BIOS: V5b60.8.15.117.0) ASUS EAX300SE Rev: V1.00 (BIOS: V5b60.8.15.117.0) ASUS EAX300SE...
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... nVidia Quadro FX1400 Matrox Parhelia LX nVidia GeForce 7800GTX nVidia GeForce 6800GT nVidia GeForce PCX5900 ASUS M2N32 WS Professional 2-21 WinXP-64 Pro. W01-46W53 (BIOS: V4.35.20.45.E0) PCIEX16_1 PCIEX16_2 WinXP Pro. Qualified graphics cards Model TTyyppee:: PPCCIIEX16 ASUS EAX1300 (BIOS: V113.AA77100.102) Connect Interface PCIEX16_1 OS Environment Win2003-64 R2 Standard Status Pass...
... nVidia Quadro FX1400 Matrox Parhelia LX nVidia GeForce 7800GTX nVidia GeForce 6800GT nVidia GeForce PCX5900 ASUS M2N32 WS Professional 2-21 WinXP-64 Pro. W01-46W53 (BIOS: V4.35.20.45.E0) PCIEX16_1 PCIEX16_2 WinXP Pro. Qualified graphics cards Model TTyyppee:: PPCCIIEX16 ASUS EAX1300 (BIOS: V113.AA77100.102) Connect Interface PCIEX16_1 OS Environment Win2003-64 R2 Standard Status Pass...
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... Pass PCIEX16_1 PCIEX16_1 PCIEX16_1 PCIEX16_1 PCIEX16_1 Win2003 R2 Standard (CHS) WinXP Pro Win2003 R2 Enterprise (CHT) Win2000 Pro (CHT) WinXP-64 Pro. WinXP-64 Pro. A1 (BIOS: V5.43.02.36.68) Xiai S18Pro-DV256 (BIOS: V88.c0.00.12) MSI NX6600GT-TD128E Rev.V200 (BIOS: V5.43.02.16) Connect Interface PCIEX16_1 PCIEX16_2 PCIEX16_1 PCIEX16_2 PCIEX16_1...
... Pass PCIEX16_1 PCIEX16_1 PCIEX16_1 PCIEX16_1 PCIEX16_1 Win2003 R2 Standard (CHS) WinXP Pro Win2003 R2 Enterprise (CHT) Win2000 Pro (CHT) WinXP-64 Pro. WinXP-64 Pro. A1 (BIOS: V5.43.02.36.68) Xiai S18Pro-DV256 (BIOS: V88.c0.00.12) MSI NX6600GT-TD128E Rev.V200 (BIOS: V5.43.02.16) Connect Interface PCIEX16_1 PCIEX16_2 PCIEX16_1 PCIEX16_2 PCIEX16_1...
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... the next page) Chipset LSI LS153C1030 ASUS M2N32 WS Professional 2-23 Pass ATI Radeon X1900XTX Win2000 Pro Win2003-64 R2 Enterprise Win2000 Pro Pass Pass nVidia GeForce 6200 (with Turbo cache) nVidia GeForce 6600GT WinXP Pro. (CHT) Pass nVidia GeForce 6600LE Win2003 R2 Standard (CHS) WinXP Pro. (CHT) Pass Pass nVidia GeForce ... 660LE 256MB Rev: 3C (BIOS: V5.43.02.69.E2) ASUS EN6200TC128/T/16M Rev V1.01 (BIOS: V5.44.02.11) ASUS EN6600 256M Rev. V1.00A (BIOS: V5.43.02.16.AS11) ASUS EN7800GT 256MB Rev: V1.00 (BIOS: V5.70.02.13.AS01) ATI FireMV2200 (BIOS: V113.A25915.100) 3Dlabs ...
... the next page) Chipset LSI LS153C1030 ASUS M2N32 WS Professional 2-23 Pass ATI Radeon X1900XTX Win2000 Pro Win2003-64 R2 Enterprise Win2000 Pro Pass Pass nVidia GeForce 6200 (with Turbo cache) nVidia GeForce 6600GT WinXP Pro. (CHT) Pass nVidia GeForce 6600LE Win2003 R2 Standard (CHS) WinXP Pro. (CHT) Pass Pass nVidia GeForce ... 660LE 256MB Rev: 3C (BIOS: V5.43.02.69.E2) ASUS EN6200TC128/T/16M Rev V1.01 (BIOS: V5.44.02.11) ASUS EN6600 256M Rev. V1.00A (BIOS: V5.43.02.16.AS11) ASUS EN7800GT 256MB Rev: V1.00 (BIOS: V5.70.02.13.AS01) ATI FireMV2200 (BIOS: V113.A25915.100) 3Dlabs ...
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...RAM data in CMOS. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. CLRTC M2N32 WS PRO ® 12 Normal (Default) M2N32 WS PRO Clear RTC RAM 23 Clear RTC • Make sure to re-enter your previous BIOS settings after you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which ...include system setup information such as system passwords. Reinstall the battery. 5. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to re-enter data. ASUS M2N32 WS...
...RAM data in CMOS. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. CLRTC M2N32 WS PRO ® 12 Normal (Default) M2N32 WS PRO Clear RTC RAM 23 Clear RTC • Make sure to re-enter your previous BIOS settings after you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which ...include system setup information such as system passwords. Reinstall the battery. 5. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to re-enter data. ASUS M2N32 WS...
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... RSATA_RXN3 GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND M2N32 WS PRO ® SATA1 M2N32 WS PRO SATA connectors GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND SATA2 ASUS M2N32 WS Professional 2-31 The RAID function of these connectors, enable the RAID Enabled item in the SATA Configuration sub-menu in the BIOS. 4. If you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID...
... RSATA_RXN3 GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND M2N32 WS PRO ® SATA1 M2N32 WS PRO SATA connectors GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND SATA2 ASUS M2N32 WS Professional 2-31 The RAID function of these connectors, enable the RAID Enabled item in the SATA Configuration sub-menu in the BIOS. 4. If you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID...
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...I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector is set the Front Panel Support Type item in the BIOS to connect the 4-pin ATX +12 V power plug; Connect one end of a PSU with a higher power output is recommended when configuring ...]. GND PRESENCE# SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L M2N32 WS PRO ® AAFP M2N32 WS PRO Analog front panel connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. • For a fully configured...
...I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector is set the Front Panel Support Type item in the BIOS to connect the 4-pin ATX +12 V power plug; Connect one end of a PSU with a higher power output is recommended when configuring ...]. GND PRESENCE# SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L M2N32 WS PRO ® AAFP M2N32 WS PRO Analog front panel connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. • For a fully configured...
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...system power LED. PLED SPEAKER PANEL PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- PWR Ground Reset Ground M2N32 WS PRO ® IDE_LED RESET PWRSW * Requires an ATX power supply. ASUS M2N32 WS Professional 2-39 The speaker allows you turn on or puts the system in sleep mode. • Hard ...the HDD. • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for system reboot without turning off mode depending on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF. • Reset button (2-pin...
...system power LED. PLED SPEAKER PANEL PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- PWR Ground Reset Ground M2N32 WS PRO ® IDE_LED RESET PWRSW * Requires an ATX power supply. ASUS M2N32 WS Professional 2-39 The speaker allows you turn on or puts the system in sleep mode. • Hard ...the HDD. • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for system reboot without turning off mode depending on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF. • Reset button (2-pin...
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... with the last device on the screen. System power 6. The system then runs the power-on , hold down the key to enter the BIOS Setup. At power on self tests or POST. Follow the instructions in the following order: a. Monitor b. If your retailer for the first ... complies with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up for assistance. 7. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps or additional messages appear on the chain) c. ASUS M2N32 WS Professional 3- Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4. For systems with...
... with the last device on the screen. System power 6. The system then runs the power-on , hold down the key to enter the BIOS Setup. At power on self tests or POST. Follow the instructions in the following order: a. Monitor b. If your retailer for the first ... complies with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up for assistance. 7. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps or additional messages appear on the chain) c. ASUS M2N32 WS Professional 3- Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4. For systems with...
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... shuts down. 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch While the system is selected, then click the OK button to soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Refer to section "4.5 Power Menu" in Chapter 4 for more than four seconds puts the system to sleep mode or to shut down function If... Down option button is ON, pressing the power switch for less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. If you are using Windows® 2000: 1. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down the computer. 3. Click the Start ...
... shuts down. 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch While the system is selected, then click the OK button to soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Refer to section "4.5 Power Menu" in Chapter 4 for more than four seconds puts the system to sleep mode or to shut down function If... Down option button is ON, pressing the power switch for less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. If you are using Windows® 2000: 1. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down the computer. 3. Click the Start ...
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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 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-10 4.3 Main menu 4-14 4.4 Advanced menu 4-19 4.5 Power menu 4-34 4.6 Boot menu 4-38 4.7 Tools menu 4-43 4.8 Exit menu 4-48 ASUS M2N32 WS Professional
Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-10 4.3 Main menu 4-14 4.4 Advanced menu 4-19 4.5 Power menu 4-34 4.6 Boot menu 4-38 4.7 Tools menu 4-43 4.8 Exit menu 4-48 ASUS M2N32 WS Professional
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Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 4. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. ASUS M2N32 WS Professional 4- Award BIOS Flash Utility (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk or the motherboard support CD.) 3. Save a copy of the original motherboard...
Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 4. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. ASUS M2N32 WS Professional 4- Award BIOS Flash Utility (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk or the motherboard support CD.) 3. Save a copy of the original motherboard...