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... 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-2 2.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-5 2.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-6 2.1.4 Updating the BIOS 2-7 2.1.5 Saving the current BIOS file 2-9 2.1.6 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 2-10 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-11 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-12 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-12 2.2.3 Legend bar 2-13 2.2.4 Menu items 2-13 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-13 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-13 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-14 2.2.8 General help...
... 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-2 2.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-5 2.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-6 2.1.4 Updating the BIOS 2-7 2.1.5 Saving the current BIOS file 2-9 2.1.6 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 2-10 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-11 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-12 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-12 2.2.3 Legend bar 2-13 2.2.4 Menu items 2-13 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-13 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-13 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-14 2.2.8 General help...
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M2NBP-VM CSM specifications summary Manageability Special features BIOS features Rear panel Internal connectors WfM2.0, DMI2.0, WOL by PME, WOR, PXE, Chassis Intrusion ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo™ Stepless Frequency Selection (SFS) allows FSB tuning from 200 MHz to 400 MHz at 1 MHz increment Note: ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 and ASUS EZ Flash 2 only...
M2NBP-VM CSM specifications summary Manageability Special features BIOS features Rear panel Internal connectors WfM2.0, DMI2.0, WOL by PME, WOR, PXE, Chassis Intrusion ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo™ Stepless Frequency Selection (SFS) allows FSB tuning from 200 MHz to 400 MHz at 1 MHz increment Note: ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 and ASUS EZ Flash 2 only...
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... and clear the RTC data. eliminates the need to ensure quiet, cool and efficient operation. See page 2-37 for details. ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 1- See page 2-33 for details. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to use a DOS-based utility or boot from the support CD in case the system hangs due...
... and clear the RTC data. eliminates the need to ensure quiet, cool and efficient operation. See page 2-37 for details. ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 1- See page 2-33 for details. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to use a DOS-based utility or boot from the support CD in case the system hangs due...
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SEC_IDE 24.5cm (9.6in) ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 1- 1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Motherboard layout PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard DVI KBPWR ATX12V 24.5cm (9.6in) CPU_FAN PWR_FAN Super I/O FLOPPY DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin ... USBPW12 USB12 CHA_FAN1 LAN_USB34 Top:Line In Center:Line Out Bottom:Mic In 88E1116 USBPW34 nVIDIA® Quadro® NVS210S GPU PCIEX1_1 M2NBP-VM CSM PCIEX16 ® PCI1 CHA_FAN2 4Mb BIOS PRI_IDE nVIDIA® nForce™430B SATA3 SATA4 SATA1 SATA2 AD 1986A CD AAFP SB_PWR PCI2 SPDIF_OUT USBPW78 USBPW56 CR2032 3V Lithium...
SEC_IDE 24.5cm (9.6in) ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 1- 1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Motherboard layout PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard DVI KBPWR ATX12V 24.5cm (9.6in) CPU_FAN PWR_FAN Super I/O FLOPPY DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin ... USBPW12 USB12 CHA_FAN1 LAN_USB34 Top:Line In Center:Line Out Bottom:Mic In 88E1116 USBPW34 nVIDIA® Quadro® NVS210S GPU PCIEX1_1 M2NBP-VM CSM PCIEX16 ® PCI1 CHA_FAN2 4Mb BIOS PRI_IDE nVIDIA® nForce™430B SATA3 SATA4 SATA1 SATA2 AD 1986A CD AAFP SB_PWR PCI2 SPDIF_OUT USBPW78 USBPW56 CR2032 3V Lithium...
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... Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Refer to the tables on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on... BIOS setup. 2. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for information...
... Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Refer to the tables on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on... BIOS setup. 2. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for information...
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...RAM data in CMOS. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 1-21 Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! Shut down the key during the ...boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 4. Remove the onboard battery. 3. Reinstall the battery. 5. M2NBP-VM CSM ® CLRTC 12 23 Normal Clear CMOS M2NBP-VM CSM Clear RTC RAM (Default) You do not need to clear the RTC when...
...RAM data in CMOS. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 1-21 Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! Shut down the key during the ...boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 4. Remove the onboard battery. 3. Reinstall the battery. 5. M2NBP-VM CSM ® CLRTC 12 23 Normal Clear CMOS M2NBP-VM CSM Clear RTC RAM (Default) You do not need to clear the RTC when...
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M2NBP-VM CSM ® KBPWR 2 1 +5V (Default) 3 2 +5VSB M2NBP-VM CSM Keyboard power setting ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 1-23 This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 500 mA on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar). Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up the computer when you to wake up feature. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you press a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. 3.
M2NBP-VM CSM ® KBPWR 2 1 +5V (Default) 3 2 +5VSB M2NBP-VM CSM Keyboard power setting ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 1-23 This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 500 mA on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar). Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up the computer when you to wake up feature. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you press a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. 3.
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... using Serial ATA. • For detailed instructions on how to configure RAID 0 and 1, refer to the RAID manual in the BIOS. See section "2.4.6 Onboard Device Configuration" for Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin ... 1 configuration through the onboard NVIDIA® MediaShield™ controller. SATA3 M2NBP-VM CSM ® GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND SATA1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 M2NBP-VM CSM SATA connectors GND SATA4 GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND SATA2...
... using Serial ATA. • For detailed instructions on how to configure RAID 0 and 1, refer to the RAID manual in the BIOS. See section "2.4.6 Onboard Device Configuration" for Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin ... 1 configuration through the onboard NVIDIA® MediaShield™ controller. SATA3 M2NBP-VM CSM ® GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND SATA1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 M2NBP-VM CSM SATA connectors GND SATA4 GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND SATA2...
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... • If you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector. The serial port bracket (COM) is for details. 1-32 Chapter 1: Product introduction M2NBP-VM CSM ® GND PRESENCE# SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR Azalia-compliant pin definition Legacy AC 97-compliant pin definition AAFP AGND NC NC NC MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R... I /O module that you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, make sure that the HD Audio item in the BIOS is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector to [Enabled].
... • If you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector. The serial port bracket (COM) is for details. 1-32 Chapter 1: Product introduction M2NBP-VM CSM ® GND PRESENCE# SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR Azalia-compliant pin definition Legacy AC 97-compliant pin definition AAFP AGND NC NC NC MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R... I /O module that you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, make sure that the HD Audio item in the BIOS is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector to [Enabled].
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PWR LED SPKR PANEL PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. The IDE LED lights up when you to this connector. Connect the chassis power LED cable to hear system beeps and warnings...button. System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. PWR Ground Reset Ground M2NBP-VM CSM ® HD_LED RESET PWR BTN * Requires an ATX power supply. M2NBP-VM CSM System panel connector • System power LED (PWR_LED) This 3-pin connector is for system reboot without ...
PWR LED SPKR PANEL PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. The IDE LED lights up when you to this connector. Connect the chassis power LED cable to hear system beeps and warnings...button. System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. PWR Ground Reset Ground M2NBP-VM CSM ® HD_LED RESET PWR BTN * Requires an ATX power supply. M2NBP-VM CSM System panel connector • System power LED (PWR_LED) This 3-pin connector is for system reboot without ...
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This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup BIOS se2tup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup BIOS se2tup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
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... disk or the motherboard support CD.) 3. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in the optical drive. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The ASUS Update utility allows you to the corresponding sections for the Utilities screen menu. 3. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with...
... disk or the motherboard support CD.) 3. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in the optical drive. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The ASUS Update utility allows you to the corresponding sections for the Utilities screen menu. 3. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with...
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Click Next. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest the Internet option from the you update the BIOS using this utility. Launch the ASUS Update utility from 3. click Auto Select. ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 2- Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or drop‑down menu, then click Next. Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1.
Click Next. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest the Internet option from the you update the BIOS using this utility. Launch the ASUS Update utility from 3. click Auto Select. ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 2- Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or drop‑down menu, then click Next. Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1.
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... update the utility to complete the update process. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Open window, then click Open. 4. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. 4. From the FTP site, select the...
... update the utility to complete the update process. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Open window, then click Open. 4. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. 4. From the FTP site, select the...
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... Computer. 2.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to create a bootable floppy disk. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 2- Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . Click Start from the menu, then select ...b. Windows® XP environment a. Do either one of the following to the floppy disk drive. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the format...
... Computer. 2.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to create a bootable floppy disk. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 2- Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . Click Start from the menu, then select ...b. Windows® XP environment a. Do either one of the following to the floppy disk drive. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the format...
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...You can switch between drives by pressing before the correct file is built-in the BIOS chip so it . Then press . 4. 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/... methods. (1) Insert the floppy disk/USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file to the floppy disk drive or the USB port. 2.1.3 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...
...You can switch between drives by pressing before the correct file is built-in the BIOS chip so it . Then press . 4. 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/... methods. (1) Insert the floppy disk/USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file to the floppy disk drive or the USB port. 2.1.3 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...
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.... Copy the AwardBIOS Flash Utility (awdflash.exe) from the ASUS web site. All Rights Reserved field, then press . For M2NBP-VM-CSM DATE: 04/13/2006 Flash Type - Download the latest BIOS file from the Software folder of the For M2NBP-VM-CSM DATE: 04/13/2006 Flash Type - 2.1.4 Updating...CD ROM or a USB flash disk you saved File Name to Program: the BIOS file and the Award BIOS Flash Utility. 5. Follow these instructions to Program: M2NBPVM.bin Message: Do You Want To Save Bios (Y/N) ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 2- PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH floppy disk, CD ROM or USB flash disk ...
.... Copy the AwardBIOS Flash Utility (awdflash.exe) from the ASUS web site. All Rights Reserved field, then press . For M2NBP-VM-CSM DATE: 04/13/2006 Flash Type - Download the latest BIOS file from the Software folder of the For M2NBP-VM-CSM DATE: 04/13/2006 Flash Type - 2.1.4 Updating...CD ROM or a USB flash disk you saved File Name to Program: the BIOS file and the Award BIOS Flash Utility. 5. Follow these instructions to Program: M2NBPVM.bin Message: Do You Want To Save Bios (Y/N) ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 2- PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH floppy disk, CD ROM or USB flash disk ...
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... floppy disk then press PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH the BIOS file. The utility verifies the BIOS AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.17 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved message indicating that you to save the current BIOS file. Press when the utility prompts you For M2NBP-VM-CSM DATE: 04/13/2006 have successfully flashed...
... floppy disk then press PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH the BIOS file. The utility verifies the BIOS AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.17 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved message indicating that you to save the current BIOS file. Press when the utility prompts you For M2NBP-VM-CSM DATE: 04/13/2006 have successfully flashed...
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.../2006 then press . PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Program: M2NBPVM.bin Now Backup Syetem BIOS to the floppy disk, (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 2- Type a filename for the current BIOS file in the AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.17 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. The utility saves the current AwardBIOS Flash Utility for...
.../2006 then press . PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Program: M2NBPVM.bin Now Backup Syetem BIOS to the floppy disk, (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 2- Type a filename for the current BIOS file in the AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.17 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. The utility saves the current AwardBIOS Flash Utility for...
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... system after the utility completes the updating process. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup BIOS ROM checksum error, Detecting IDE ATAPI device... Award BootBlock BIOS v1.0 Copyright (C) 2000, Award Software, Inc. 2.1.6 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that you to restore the BIOS file when it ...Pass DO NOT shut down or reset...
... system after the utility completes the updating process. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup BIOS ROM checksum error, Detecting IDE ATAPI device... Award BootBlock BIOS v1.0 Copyright (C) 2000, Award Software, Inc. 2.1.6 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that you to restore the BIOS file when it ...Pass DO NOT shut down or reset...