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... menu 2-34 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 2-34 2.6.2 Removable Drives 2-34 2.6.3 Hard Disk Drives 2-35 2.6.4 CDROM Drives 2-35 2.6.5 Boot Settings Configuration 2-35 2.6.6 Security 2-38 2.7 Tools menu 2-40 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-40 2.8 Exit menu 2-41 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...
... menu 2-34 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 2-34 2.6.2 Removable Drives 2-34 2.6.3 Hard Disk Drives 2-35 2.6.4 CDROM Drives 2-35 2.6.5 Boot Settings Configuration 2-35 2.6.6 Security 2-38 2.7 Tools menu 2-40 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-40 2.8 Exit menu 2-41 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...
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x 9.6 in . M2NBP-VM CSM specifications summary Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD contents ATX power supply (with 24-pin and 4-pin 12 V plugs) ATX 12 V 2.0 compliant uATX: 9.6 in . (24.5cm x 24.5cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II AMD Cool 'n'Quiet™ utility ASUS Live Update utility Anti-virus software (OEM version) *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
x 9.6 in . M2NBP-VM CSM specifications summary Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD contents ATX power supply (with 24-pin and 4-pin 12 V plugs) ATX 12 V 2.0 compliant uATX: 9.6 in . (24.5cm x 24.5cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II AMD Cool 'n'Quiet™ utility ASUS Live Update utility Anti-virus software (OEM version) *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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... is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Keep the screw for information on the slot. 5. Turn on the next page. 3. Refer to use . 4. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you removed earlier. 6. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing...
... is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Keep the screw for information on the slot. 5. Turn on the next page. 3. Refer to use . 4. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you removed earlier. 6. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing...
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IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 1-19 otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. used - - - - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments; Standard interrupt...
IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 1-19 otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. used - - - - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments; Standard interrupt...
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... BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) Refer to the corresponding sections for the Utilities screen menu. 3. The ASUS Update utility is copied to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the support CD that allows you...ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in Windows® environment. The ASUS Update utility allows you to your BIOS The following utilities allow you need to restore the BIOS in the future. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). The Drivers...
... BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) Refer to the corresponding sections for the Utilities screen menu. 3. The ASUS Update utility is copied to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the support CD that allows you...ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in Windows® environment. The ASUS Update utility allows you to your BIOS The following utilities allow you need to restore the BIOS in the future. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). The Drivers...
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...ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using EZ Flash 2: 1. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility B316 FLASH TYPE: SST 49LF040B 4Mb LPC Current ROM BOARD: M2NBP-VM... CSM Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: 0201 VER: Unknown DATE: 08/21/2006 DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\M2NBP-VM CSM A: WIN98E C: NETTERM DRIVERS RECYCLED WUTEMP NEWFOL~1 INSTALL TEST-REB MSDOWNLD.TMP Note [Enter]...
...ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using EZ Flash 2: 1. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility B316 FLASH TYPE: SST 49LF040B 4Mb LPC Current ROM BOARD: M2NBP-VM... CSM Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: 0201 VER: Unknown DATE: 08/21/2006 DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\M2NBP-VM CSM A: WIN98E C: NETTERM DRIVERS RECYCLED WUTEMP NEWFOL~1 INSTALL TEST-REB MSDOWNLD.TMP Note [Enter]...
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...you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS RROM Utility B316 FLASH TYPE: SST 49LF040B 4Mb LPC Current ROM BOARD: M2NBP-VM CSM VER: 0201 DATE: 08/21/2006 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\M2NPVOC A: WIN98ES E C: NETTERM DRIVERS RECYCLED WUTEMP ... functions. F1:Help Select Item -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults ESC: Exit Select Menu Enter: Select SubMenu F10: Save and Exit 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you press , a confirmation message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], ...
...you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS RROM Utility B316 FLASH TYPE: SST 49LF040B 4Mb LPC Current ROM BOARD: M2NBP-VM CSM VER: 0201 DATE: 08/21/2006 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\M2NPVOC A: WIN98ES E C: NETTERM DRIVERS RECYCLED WUTEMP ... functions. F1:Help Select Item -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults ESC: Exit Select Menu Enter: Select SubMenu F10: Save and Exit 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you press , a confirmation message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], ...
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Refer to your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to avail all motherboard features. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to change at any time without notice. The contents of your computer. 3.1 ...folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to maximize the features of the support CD are subject to the optical drive. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in this chapter for better compatibility and system stability. 3.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with...
Refer to your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to avail all motherboard features. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to change at any time without notice. The contents of your computer. 3.1 ...folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to maximize the features of the support CD are subject to the optical drive. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in this chapter for better compatibility and system stability. 3.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with...
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... the same for different operating system versions. SoundMAX® ADI1986A Audio Driver Executes the wizard to activate the devices. NVIDIA nForce Chipset Driver Installs the NVIDIA® nForce™ Chipset Driver program. ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 3- USB 2.0 Driver Installs the USB 2.0 driver. 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary...
... the same for different operating system versions. SoundMAX® ADI1986A Audio Driver Executes the wizard to activate the devices. NVIDIA nForce Chipset Driver Installs the NVIDIA® nForce™ Chipset Driver program. ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 3- USB 2.0 Driver Installs the USB 2.0 driver. 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary...
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3.2.4 Make Disk menu The Make Disk menu allows you to create an NVIDIA® Windows® XP Serial ATA (SATA) RAID driver disk for a 32-bit system. NVIDIA® 64 bit WinXP SATA RAID Driver Allows you to create an NVIDIA® Windows® XP Serial ATA (SATA) RAID driver disk for a 64-bit system. NVIDIA® 32bit WinXP SATA RAID Driver Allows you to make a RAID driver disk. ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 3-
3.2.4 Make Disk menu The Make Disk menu allows you to create an NVIDIA® Windows® XP Serial ATA (SATA) RAID driver disk for a 32-bit system. NVIDIA® 64 bit WinXP SATA RAID Driver Allows you to create an NVIDIA® Windows® XP Serial ATA (SATA) RAID driver disk for a 64-bit system. NVIDIA® 32bit WinXP SATA RAID Driver Allows you to make a RAID driver disk. ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 3-
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...protect the floppy disk to floppy disk drive. 5. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to locate the driver disk utility. Select Make Disk tab. 3. From the Make Disk menu, select the RAID driver disk you to press the F6 key to the "NVIDIA® MediaShield RAID User's Manual"... found in a RAID set. To create a RAID driver disk: 1. Place the motherboard support CD into the floppy disk drive. 3. To install the RAID driver: 1. Due to complete process. 6. Follow succeeding screen information to chipset limitation, the Serial ATA ...
...protect the floppy disk to floppy disk drive. 5. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to locate the driver disk utility. Select Make Disk tab. 3. From the Make Disk menu, select the RAID driver disk you to press the F6 key to the "NVIDIA® MediaShield RAID User's Manual"... found in a RAID set. To create a RAID driver disk: 1. Place the motherboard support CD into the floppy disk drive. 3. To install the RAID driver: 1. Due to complete process. 6. Follow succeeding screen information to chipset limitation, the Serial ATA ...