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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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... the card. 2. Assign an IRQ to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Install the software drivers for later use . Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any...
... the card. 2. Assign an IRQ to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Install the software drivers for later use . Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any...
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... will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments; ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 1-19
... will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments; ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 1-19
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... flash disk or the motherboard support CD.) 3. Place the support CD in the future. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is copied to your BIOS The following utilities allow you need to the corresponding sections ... an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment. This utility is available in the support CD that allows you to manage and...
... flash disk or the motherboard support CD.) 3. Place the support CD in the future. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is copied to your BIOS The following utilities allow you need to the corresponding sections ... an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment. This utility is available in the support CD that allows you to manage and...
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...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] Select [S] Save [ESC]Exit [Tab]Switch [Up/Down/Home/End] Move (2) Enter BIOS setup program. To update the BIOS using a DOS‑based utility. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus...
...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] Select [S] Save [ESC]Exit [Tab]Switch [Up/Down/Home/End] Move (2) Enter BIOS setup program. To update the BIOS using a DOS‑based utility. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus...
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...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 NEWFOL~1 INSTALL TEST-REB MSDOWNLD.TMP Note [Enter] Select [S] Save ... Flash 2 Allows you to confirm your choice. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 Select Menu Item Specific Help Press [Enter] to display the sub-menu. Select an item then ...
...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 NEWFOL~1 INSTALL TEST-REB MSDOWNLD.TMP Note [Enter] Select [S] Save ... Flash 2 Allows you to confirm your choice. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 Select Menu Item Specific Help Press [Enter] to display the sub-menu. Select an item then ...
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... detailed information. • Make sure that you install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 3.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the... drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to the optical drive. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in this chapter for updates...
... detailed information. • Make sure that you install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 3.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the... drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to the optical drive. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in this chapter for updates...
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...® nForce™ Chipset Driver program. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Driver Installs the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet driver. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the USB 2.0 driver. ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 3- Install the necessary drivers to install the SoundMAX™ AD1986A audio driver and application. SoundMAX® ADI1986A Audio Driver Executes the wizard to activate the devices. The screen display and drivers option may not be the...
...® nForce™ Chipset Driver program. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Driver Installs the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet driver. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the USB 2.0 driver. ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 3- Install the necessary drivers to install the SoundMAX™ AD1986A audio driver and application. SoundMAX® ADI1986A Audio Driver Executes the wizard to activate the devices. The screen display and drivers option may not be the...
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NVIDIA® 64 bit 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® 32bit WinXP SATA RAID Driver Allows you to create an NVIDIA® Windows® XP Serial ATA (SATA) RAID driver disk for a 64-bit system.
NVIDIA® 64 bit 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® 32bit WinXP SATA RAID Driver Allows you to create an NVIDIA® Windows® XP Serial ATA (SATA) RAID driver disk for a 64-bit system.
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...NVIDIA® chipset doesn't support Serial Optical Disk Drives (Serial ODD) under DOS. 3-10 Chapter 3: Software support To install the RAID driver: 1. Due to floppy disk drive. 5. For detailed descriptions on a hard disk drive that is required when installing Windows® XP ...NVIDIA® RAID configuration, refer to complete process. 6. Select Make Disk tab. 3. Press then insert the floppy disk with the RAID driver is included in your motherboard support CD . 4. Place the motherboard support CD into the floppy disk drive. 3. Follow succeeding screen information...
...NVIDIA® chipset doesn't support Serial Optical Disk Drives (Serial ODD) under DOS. 3-10 Chapter 3: Software support To install the RAID driver: 1. Due to floppy disk drive. 5. For detailed descriptions on a hard disk drive that is required when installing Windows® XP ...NVIDIA® RAID configuration, refer to complete process. 6. Select Make Disk tab. 3. Press then insert the floppy disk with the RAID driver is included in your motherboard support CD . 4. Place the motherboard support CD into the floppy disk drive. 3. Follow succeeding screen information...