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...20 4.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 4-20 4.4.3 CPU Configuration 4-23 4.4.4 PCIPnP 4-25 4.4.5 Onboard Device Configuration 4-26 4.4.6 SLI Configuration 4-31 4.5 Power menu 4-32 4.5.1 ACPI Suspend Type 4-32 4.5.2 ACPI APIC Support 4-32 4.5.3 APM...Security 4-41 4.7 Tools menu 4-43 ASUS EZ Flash 2 4-43 4.8 Exit menu 4-44 Chapter 5: Software support 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support CD information 5-1 5.2.1 Running the support CD 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu 5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu 5-3 5.2.4 Manuals menu 5-4 5.2.5 ASUS Contact information 5-5 5.2.6 Other information 5-5...
...20 4.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 4-20 4.4.3 CPU Configuration 4-23 4.4.4 PCIPnP 4-25 4.4.5 Onboard Device Configuration 4-26 4.4.6 SLI Configuration 4-31 4.5 Power menu 4-32 4.5.1 ACPI Suspend Type 4-32 4.5.2 ACPI APIC Support 4-32 4.5.3 APM...Security 4-41 4.7 Tools menu 4-43 ASUS EZ Flash 2 4-43 4.8 Exit menu 4-44 Chapter 5: Software support 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support CD information 5-1 5.2.1 Running the support CD 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu 5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu 5-3 5.2.4 Manuals menu 5-4 5.2.5 ASUS Contact information 5-5 5.2.6 Other information 5-5...
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Contents 5.4.1 Installing hard disks 5-17 5.4.2 NVIDIA® RAID configurations 5-18 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-25 Chapter 6: NVIDIA® SLI™ technology support 6.1 Overview 6-1 Requirements 6-1 6.2 Dual graphics card setup 6-2 6.2.1 Installing SLI-ready graphics cards 6-2 6.2.2 Installing the device drivers 6-5 6.2.3 Enabling the multi-GPU feature in Windows 6-5 vi
Contents 5.4.1 Installing hard disks 5-17 5.4.2 NVIDIA® RAID configurations 5-18 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-25 Chapter 6: NVIDIA® SLI™ technology support 6.1 Overview 6-1 Requirements 6-1 6.2 Dual graphics card setup 6-2 6.2.1 Installing SLI-ready graphics cards 6-2 6.2.2 Installing the device drivers 6-5 6.2.3 Enabling the multi-GPU feature in Windows 6-5 vi
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ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - M2N4-SLI specifications summary Special features Rear panel Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Power requirements Support CD contents Form factor ASUS EZ DIY: - xii ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS MyLogo2 1 x Parallel port 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x Serial (COM1) port 1 x ... PME, Chassis intrusion, PXE ATX power supply with 24-pin and 4-pin 12V plugs ATX 12V 2.0 compliant Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update NVIDIA® MediaShield™ RAID Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in x 9 ...
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - M2N4-SLI specifications summary Special features Rear panel Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Power requirements Support CD contents Form factor ASUS EZ DIY: - xii ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS MyLogo2 1 x Parallel port 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x Serial (COM1) port 1 x ... PME, Chassis intrusion, PXE ATX power supply with 24-pin and 4-pin 12V plugs ATX 12V 2.0 compliant Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update NVIDIA® MediaShield™ RAID Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in x 9 ...
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... cards that the cards do so may need to do not need IRQ assignments; When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Make... use . 4. Secure the card to the card. Assign an IRQ to the chassis with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Install the software drivers for information on the slot. 5. Failure to install expansion cards. Turn on the next page. 3. otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups...
... cards that the cards do so may need to do not need IRQ assignments; When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Make... use . 4. Secure the card to the card. Assign an IRQ to the chassis with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Install the software drivers for information on the slot. 5. Failure to install expansion cards. Turn on the next page. 3. otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups...
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.../2006 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\M2N320C A: WIN98SE C: NETTERM DRIVERS RECYCLED WUTEMP NEWFOL~1 INSTALL TEST_REB MSDOWNLD.TMP Note [Enter] Select [Tab] Switch [S] Save [ESC] Exit [Up/Down/Home/End] Move (2) Enter BIOS setup program. ASUS M2N4-SLI 4- Then press . 4. To update the BIOS using a DOS‑based utility. Go to...
.../2006 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\M2N320C A: WIN98SE C: NETTERM DRIVERS RECYCLED WUTEMP NEWFOL~1 INSTALL TEST_REB MSDOWNLD.TMP Note [Enter] Select [Tab] Switch [S] Save [ESC] Exit [Up/Down/Home/End] Move (2) Enter BIOS setup program. ASUS M2N4-SLI 4- Then press . 4. To update the BIOS using a DOS‑based utility. Go to...
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...® environment. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). The ASUS Update utility allows you to your system. The ASUS Update utility is copied... you update the BIOS using this utility. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup See page 5-3 for the Utilities screen menu. 3. 4.1.6 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the support CD that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive....
...® environment. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). The ASUS Update utility allows you to your system. The ASUS Update utility is copied... you update the BIOS using this utility. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup See page 5-3 for the Utilities screen menu. 3. 4.1.6 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update 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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...: 05/12/2006 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\M2N320C A: WIN98SE C: NETTERM DRIVERS RECYCLED WUTEMP NEWFOL~1 INSTALL TEST_REB MSDOWNLD.TMP Note [Enter] Select [Tab] Switch [S] Save [ESC] Exit [Up/Down/Home/End] Move ASUS M2N4-SLI 4-43 See page 4-5 for details. Press to start EZ Flash 2 then from the confirmation screen...
...: 05/12/2006 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\M2N320C A: WIN98SE C: NETTERM DRIVERS RECYCLED WUTEMP NEWFOL~1 INSTALL TEST_REB MSDOWNLD.TMP Note [Enter] Select [Tab] Switch [S] Save [ESC] Exit [Up/Down/Home/End] Move ASUS M2N4-SLI 4-43 See page 4-5 for details. Press to start EZ Flash 2 then from the confirmation screen...
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Chapter summary 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support CD information 5-1 5.3 Software information 5-8 5.4 RAID configurations 5-16 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-25 ASUS M2N4-SLI
Chapter summary 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support CD information 5-1 5.3 Software information 5-8 5.4 RAID configurations 5-16 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-25 ASUS M2N4-SLI
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Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for updates. 5.2.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to run the CD. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer. Doubleclick the ASSETUP.EXE to the optical drive. Always install the ... 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack2 or later versions before installing the drivers for reference only. Use the setup procedures presented in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD are subject to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. ASUS M2N4-SLI 5-
Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for updates. 5.2.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to run the CD. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer. Doubleclick the ASSETUP.EXE to the optical drive. Always install the ... 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack2 or later versions before installing the drivers for reference only. Use the setup procedures presented in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD are subject to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. ASUS M2N4-SLI 5-
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Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. NVIDIA nForce Chipset Driver Installs the NVIDIA® Chipset drivers for the NVIDIA® nForce™ 4 SLI chipset. 5.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) driver. 5- Chapter 5: Software support driver and application. AMD Cool'n'Quiet Driver Installs the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet! Realtek Audio Driver Installs the Realtek® audio driver and application.
Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. NVIDIA nForce Chipset Driver Installs the NVIDIA® Chipset drivers for the NVIDIA® nForce™ 4 SLI chipset. 5.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) driver. 5- Chapter 5: Software support driver and application. AMD Cool'n'Quiet Driver Installs the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet! Realtek Audio Driver Installs the Realtek® audio driver and application.
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... motherboard model. Visit the Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com) for this menu may not be applicable for updates. Microsoft DirectX Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0 driver.
... motherboard model. Visit the Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com) for this menu may not be applicable for updates. Microsoft DirectX Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0 driver.
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... enter BIOS by pressing the key during the Power On Self-Tests (POST). 2. Reboot your computer and set it to install the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ driver and application before using this feature. 5- Chapter 5: Software support Double-click the Display icon in the support CD have wizards that dynamically and automatically change...
... enter BIOS by pressing the key during the Power On Self-Tests (POST). 2. Reboot your computer and set it to install the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ driver and application before using this feature. 5- Chapter 5: Software support Double-click the Display icon in the support CD have wizards that dynamically and automatically change...
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...utility, you are assured that monitors the computer's vital components, and detects and alerts you of any problem with these components. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer, browse the contents of your computer the moment you turn it on the main window right handle... your system and change the utility configuration. Place the support CD to complete installation. Follow the screen instructions to the optical drive. 5.3.2 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is software-based, you can start installation. 2. Because PC Probe II is a utility that your computer...
...utility, you are assured that monitors the computer's vital components, and detects and alerts you of any problem with these components. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer, browse the contents of your computer the moment you turn it on the main window right handle... your system and change the utility configuration. Place the support CD to complete installation. Follow the screen instructions to the optical drive. 5.3.2 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is software-based, you can start installation. 2. Because PC Probe II is a utility that your computer...
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... to boot the system from the support CD to a floppy disk before you install an operating system to section "5.6 Creating a RAID driver disk" for details. 5.4.1 Installing hard disks The motherboard supports Ultra DMA /133/100/66 and Serial ATA hard disk drives. Connect ... manual in a RAID set, copy first the RAID driver from a hard disk drive included in the motherboard support CD for detailed information on RAID configurations. See section "5.2.4 Manuals menu". Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays. 3. Refer to a selected hard disk drive. ASUS M2N4-SLI 5-17
... to boot the system from the support CD to a floppy disk before you install an operating system to section "5.6 Creating a RAID driver disk" for details. 5.4.1 Installing hard disks The motherboard supports Ultra DMA /133/100/66 and Serial ATA hard disk drives. Connect ... manual in a RAID set, copy first the RAID driver from a hard disk drive included in the motherboard support CD for detailed information on RAID configurations. See section "5.2.4 Manuals menu". Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays. 3. Refer to a selected hard disk drive. ASUS M2N4-SLI 5-17
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... NVIDIA chipset doesn't support Serial Optical Disk Drives (Serial ODD) under DOS. Due to section "5.2.2 Drivers menu" for the Silicon Image RAID driver disk utility. ASUS M2N4-SLI 5-25 Write-protect the floppy disk to avoid computer virus infection. 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with RAID driver into the CD-ROM drive. 2. To install the RAID...
... NVIDIA chipset doesn't support Serial Optical Disk Drives (Serial ODD) under DOS. Due to section "5.2.2 Drivers menu" for the Silicon Image RAID driver disk utility. ASUS M2N4-SLI 5-25 Write-protect the floppy disk to avoid computer virus infection. 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with RAID driver into the CD-ROM drive. 2. To install the RAID...
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See "8. ASUS M2N4-SLI 6- 6.1 Overview The motherboard supports the NVIDIA® SLI™ (Scalable Link Interface) technology that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power required by your graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA SLI technology. Download the latest driver from the ...for this section. Requirements • You should have two identical SLI-ready graphics cards that are NVIDIA® certified. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for a list of qualified SLI‑ready graphics cards for the latest certified graphics card list....
See "8. ASUS M2N4-SLI 6- 6.1 Overview The motherboard supports the NVIDIA® SLI™ (Scalable Link Interface) technology that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power required by your graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA SLI technology. Download the latest driver from the ...for this section. Requirements • You should have two identical SLI-ready graphics cards that are NVIDIA® certified. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for a list of qualified SLI‑ready graphics cards for the latest certified graphics card list....
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...ASUS M2N4-SLI 6- 6.2.2 Installing the device drivers Refer to the documentation that your graphics card package to display the Display Properties dialog box. From the nView Desktop Manager window, select the Desktop Management tab. 4. To enable the multi-GPU feature: 1. Click Properties to install the device drivers.... Make sure that came with your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA SLI technology. Click the NVIDIA Settings icon on your graphics cards and the device drivers, enable the Multi‑Graphics ...
...ASUS M2N4-SLI 6- 6.2.2 Installing the device drivers Refer to the documentation that your graphics card package to display the Display Properties dialog box. From the nView Desktop Manager window, select the Desktop Management tab. 4. To enable the multi-GPU feature: 1. Click Properties to install the device drivers.... Make sure that came with your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA SLI technology. Click the NVIDIA Settings icon on your graphics cards and the device drivers, enable the Multi‑Graphics ...