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Contents Chapter 2: BIOS setup 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-...
Contents Chapter 2: BIOS setup 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-...
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...need to overclocking, C.P.R. ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 1- 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to ensure quiet, cool and efficient operation. ASUS EZ Flash 2 With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to personalize and add style to buy a replacement BIOS chip. ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology ...BIOS default settings in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. See page 2-10 for details. See page 2-6 for details. No need to your system with customizable boot logos. ASUS MyLogo™ This feature allows you can easily update the system BIOS...
...need to overclocking, C.P.R. ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 1- 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to ensure quiet, cool and efficient operation. ASUS EZ Flash 2 With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to personalize and add style to buy a replacement BIOS chip. ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology ...BIOS default settings in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. See page 2-10 for details. See page 2-6 for details. No need to your system with customizable boot logos. ASUS MyLogo™ This feature allows you can easily update the system BIOS...
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... Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 4. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in case you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. The ASUS Update utility allows you need to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the future. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS...
... Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 4. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in case you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. The ASUS Update utility allows you need to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the future. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS...
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Click Next. Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or drop‑down menu, then click Next. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest the Internet option from 3. Select Update BIOS from the you update the BIOS using this utility. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. click Auto Select. ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 2- Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate.
Click Next. Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or drop‑down menu, then click Next. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest the Internet option from 3. Select Update BIOS from the you update the BIOS using this utility. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. click Auto Select. ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 2- Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate.
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... to avail all its features. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Locate the BIOS file from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Always update the utility to complete the update process. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the...
... to avail all its features. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Locate the BIOS file from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Always update the utility to complete the update process. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the...
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...EZ Flash 2: 1. Save the BIOS file to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. Then press . 4. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to a floppy disk, then restart the system. 3. Press + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). To update the BIOS using a DOS‑based utility....Flash utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it . 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 ...
...EZ Flash 2: 1. Save the BIOS file to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. Then press . 4. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to a floppy disk, then restart the system. 3. Press + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). To update the BIOS using a DOS‑based utility....Flash utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it . 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 ...
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... these instructions to Program: M2NBPVM.bin Message: Do You Want To Save Bios (Y/N) ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 2- 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 the BIOS The Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) can be updated using this utility. 1. At the prompt, type awdflash then press Message...
... these instructions to Program: M2NBPVM.bin Message: Do You Want To Save Bios (Y/N) ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 2- 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 the BIOS The Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) can be updated using this utility. 1. At the prompt, type awdflash then press Message...
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...BIOS AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.17 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. File Name to save the current BIOS file. All Rights Reserved message indicating that you to Program: M2NBPVM.bin Programming Flash Memory - PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH the BIOS file. Press when the utility prompts you For M2NBP-VM...floppy disk then press All Rights Reserved ROM or a USB flash disk For M2NBP-VM-CSM DATE: 04/13/2006 and starts flashing the BIOS Flash Type - OFE00 OK Write OK No Update Write Fail Warning: Don't Turn Off Power Or Reset System! Do not ...
...BIOS AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.17 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. File Name to save the current BIOS file. All Rights Reserved message indicating that you to Program: M2NBPVM.bin Programming Flash Memory - PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH the BIOS file. Press when the utility prompts you For M2NBP-VM...floppy disk then press All Rights Reserved ROM or a USB flash disk For M2NBP-VM-CSM DATE: 04/13/2006 and starts flashing the BIOS Flash Type - OFE00 OK Write OK No Update Write Fail Warning: Don't Turn Off Power Or Reset System! Do not ...
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... system boot failure! 4. Turn on the system. 2. 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 the system while updating the BIOS! Found CDROM, try to the optical drive. 3. Award BootBlock BIOS v1.0 Copyright (C) 2000, Award Software, Inc.
... system boot failure! 4. Turn on the system. 2. 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 the system while updating the BIOS! Found CDROM, try to the optical drive. 3. Award BootBlock BIOS v1.0 Copyright (C) 2000, Award Software, Inc.
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... security password feature or change the configuration of the LPC chip. This requires you to reconfigure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that you can update using the provided utility described in the CMOS RAM of your computer in this section are for reference purposes only,...after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to enter the Setup utility; Do this utility. If the system becomes unstable after POST, restart the system by pressing , or by turning the system off and then back on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 2-11 ...
... security password feature or change the configuration of the LPC chip. This requires you to reconfigure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that you can update using the provided utility described in the CMOS RAM of your computer in this section are for reference purposes only,...after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to enter the Setup utility; Do this utility. If the system becomes unstable after POST, restart the system by pressing , or by turning the system off and then back on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 2-11 ...
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... Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 Select Menu Item Specific Help Press [Enter] to display the sub-menu. When you press , a confirmation message appears. 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...
... Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 Select Menu Item Specific Help Press [Enter] to display the sub-menu. When you press , a confirmation message appears. 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...
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... a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet Utility This item installs the ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet utility. Anti-Virus utility The anti-virus utility scans, identifies, and removes computer viruses. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in healthy operating ... documents in a Windows® environment. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you to update the motherboard BIOS in Portable Document Format (PDF). The ...
... a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet Utility This item installs the ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet utility. Anti-Virus utility The anti-virus utility scans, identifies, and removes computer viruses. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in healthy operating ... documents in a Windows® environment. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you to update the motherboard BIOS in Portable Document Format (PDF). The ...