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This protection eliminates the need to restore the original BIOS data from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 2.0. ASUS M2N-L 1- USB 2.0 is backward compatible with dual Gigabit LAN controllers to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 1.1 to provide the total solution ...technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading to provide faster data bandwidth for a cool and quiet operating environment. 1.4.2 ASUS Special features ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to buy a replacement ROM chip. These network controllers use the PCI Express segment to ensure quiet, cool...
This protection eliminates the need to restore the original BIOS data from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 2.0. ASUS M2N-L 1- USB 2.0 is backward compatible with dual Gigabit LAN controllers to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 1.1 to provide the total solution ...technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading to provide faster data bandwidth for a cool and quiet operating environment. 1.4.2 ASUS Special features ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to buy a replacement ROM chip. These network controllers use the PCI Express segment to ensure quiet, cool...
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...) REAR_FAN1 Socket AM2 VGA1 CPU_FAN1 LAN1 LAN2 Marvell 8056 Marvell 8056 PCIE2 PCIE3 PCIE1 XGI PCIE4 Z9s PCI5 COM2 PCI6 PRI_IDE1 NVIDIA NF570 SLI 8Mb BIOS M2N-L CR2032 3V ® Lithium Cell CMOS Power CLRTC1 SATA1 SATA3 SATA5 FRNT_FAN1 USB34 SATA2 SATA4 RECOVERY1 PANEL1 CHASSIS1 SATA6 SB_PWR1 FRNT_FAN2 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information
...) REAR_FAN1 Socket AM2 VGA1 CPU_FAN1 LAN1 LAN2 Marvell 8056 Marvell 8056 PCIE2 PCIE3 PCIE1 XGI PCIE4 Z9s PCI5 COM2 PCI6 PRI_IDE1 NVIDIA NF570 SLI 8Mb BIOS M2N-L CR2032 3V ® Lithium Cell CMOS Power CLRTC1 SATA1 SATA3 SATA5 FRNT_FAN1 USB34 SATA2 SATA4 RECOVERY1 PANEL1 CHASSIS1 SATA6 SB_PWR1 FRNT_FAN2 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information
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..., 4-pin ATX12V1) 8. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) 2. Serial (COM1) port 6. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM2) 7. LAN 2 (RJ-45) port 4. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 7. 2.2.4 Layout contents Slots 1. BIOS Recovery Rear panel connectors 1. PS/2 keyboard port (purple) Internal connectors 1. PCI Express x1 slot 5. VGA port 5. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4, SATA5...) Page 2-6 2-12 2-14 2-15 2-15 Page 2-16 2-17 Page 2-18 2-18 2-18 2-18 2-18 2-18 2-18 Page 2-19 2-19 2-20 2-21 2-21 2-22 2-23 2-24 ASUS M2N-L 2- CPU sockets 2.
..., 4-pin ATX12V1) 8. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) 2. Serial (COM1) port 6. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM2) 7. LAN 2 (RJ-45) port 4. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 7. 2.2.4 Layout contents Slots 1. BIOS Recovery Rear panel connectors 1. PS/2 keyboard port (purple) Internal connectors 1. PCI Express x1 slot 5. VGA port 5. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4, SATA5...) Page 2-6 2-12 2-14 2-15 2-15 Page 2-16 2-17 Page 2-18 2-18 2-18 2-18 2-18 2-18 2-18 Page 2-19 2-19 2-20 2-21 2-21 2-22 2-23 2-24 ASUS M2N-L 2- CPU sockets 2.
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... the riser card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Align the card connector with the screw you removed earlier. 7. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Keep the screw for the card. 2. Replace the system cover. 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it...support. Secure the card to use . 4. Assign an IRQ to do so may cause you may need to install expansion cards. ASUS M2N-L 2-13 Failure to the card. See Chapter 4 for the expansion card. Install the software drivers for information on the system and change...
... the riser card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Align the card connector with the screw you removed earlier. 7. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Keep the screw for the card. 2. Replace the system cover. 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it...support. Secure the card to use . 4. Assign an IRQ to do so may cause you may need to install expansion cards. ASUS M2N-L 2-13 Failure to the card. See Chapter 4 for the expansion card. Install the software drivers for information on the system and change...
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...cap on CLRTC1 jumper default position. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing ...the CMOS RTC RAM data. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! ® M2N-L M2N-L Clear RTC RAM CLRTC1 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC • Make sure to re-enter your previous BIOS settings after you to pins 1-2. 4. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) This jumper allows you clear ...
...cap on CLRTC1 jumper default position. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing ...the CMOS RTC RAM data. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! ® M2N-L M2N-L Clear RTC RAM CLRTC1 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC • Make sure to re-enter your previous BIOS settings after you to pins 1-2. 4. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) This jumper allows you clear ...
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.... 5. Insert a floppy disk with the original or updated BIOS file named "M2N-L.rom". 4. RECOVERY1 ® M2N-L M2N-L BIOS Recovery Setting 12 Normal (Default) 23 BIOS recovery ASUS M2N-L 2-17 BIOS Recovery (3-pin RECOVERY1) This jumper allows you to re-enter data. The system searches for the BIOS file in case the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. When finished, shut down...
.... 5. Insert a floppy disk with the original or updated BIOS file named "M2N-L.rom". 4. RECOVERY1 ® M2N-L M2N-L BIOS Recovery Setting 12 Normal (Default) 23 BIOS recovery ASUS M2N-L 2-17 BIOS Recovery (3-pin RECOVERY1) This jumper allows you to re-enter data. The system searches for the BIOS file in case the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. When finished, shut down...
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... these connectors are set to these connectors, enable the RAID function of each port from the nVIDIA RAID Setup sub-menu item in the BIOS. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4, SATA5, SATA6) Supported by default. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk ...GND GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA _TXN3 GND RSATA _RXN3 RSATA _RXP3 GND GND RSATA_TXP5 RSATA _TXN5 GND RSATA _RXN5 RSATA _RXP5 GND ® M2N-L M2N-L SATA Connectors 2-20 GND RSATA_RXP6 RSATA_RXN6 GND RSATA_TXN6 RSATA_TXP6 GND GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2...
... these connectors are set to these connectors, enable the RAID function of each port from the nVIDIA RAID Setup sub-menu item in the BIOS. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4, SATA5, SATA6) Supported by default. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk ...GND GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA _TXN3 GND RSATA _RXN3 RSATA _RXP3 GND GND RSATA_TXP5 RSATA _TXN5 GND RSATA _RXN5 RSATA _RXP5 GND ® M2N-L M2N-L SATA Connectors 2-20 GND RSATA_RXP6 RSATA_RXN6 GND RSATA_TXN6 RSATA_TXP6 GND GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2...
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... This 2-pin connector is for the message LED cable that connects to the front message LED. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. If an optional SATA add-in card is in sleep mode. 2. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while ... chassis-mounted functions. 1 2 3 POWERLED+ GND POWERLEDMLED+ MLEDNC +5V GND GND SPKROUT HDLED+ HDLEDNMIBTN# GND POWERBTN# GND NC RESETBTN# GND ® M2N-L PANEL1 M2N-L System Panel Connector 4 5 6 The system panel connector is ON turns the system OFF. 6. Pressing the power button turns the system ON or puts the...
... This 2-pin connector is for the message LED cable that connects to the front message LED. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. If an optional SATA add-in card is in sleep mode. 2. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while ... chassis-mounted functions. 1 2 3 POWERLED+ GND POWERLEDMLED+ MLEDNC +5V GND GND SPKROUT HDLED+ HDLEDNMIBTN# GND POWERBTN# GND NC RESETBTN# GND ® M2N-L PANEL1 M2N-L System Panel Connector 4 5 6 The system panel connector is ON turns the system OFF. 6. Pressing the power button turns the system ON or puts the...
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... chain) c. Turn on the screen. While the tests are off. 3. At power on the system front panel case lights up. ASUS M2N-L 3- Connect the power cord to enter the BIOS Setup. For systems with a surge protector. 5. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system...on , hold down the key to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps or additional messages appear on the devices in Chapter 4. The system then runs the power-on test. If you do not see anything...
... chain) c. Turn on the screen. While the tests are off. 3. At power on the system front panel case lights up. ASUS M2N-L 3- Connect the power cord to enter the BIOS Setup. For systems with a surge protector. 5. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system...on , hold down the key to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps or additional messages appear on the devices in Chapter 4. The system then runs the power-on test. If you do not see anything...
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Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-7 4.3 Main menu 4-10 4.4 Advanced menu 4-15 4.5 Power menu 4-26 4.6 Boot menu 4-29 4.7 Exit menu 4-33 ASUS M2N-L
Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-7 4.3 Main menu 4-10 4.4 Advanced menu 4-15 4.5 Power menu 4-26 4.6 Boot menu 4-29 4.7 Exit menu 4-33 ASUS M2N-L
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.... 1. Windows® 2000 environment To create a set of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk in the future. c. ASUS M2N-L 4- Save a copy of boot disks for details on these utilities. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using AFUDOS utilities. 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk into the...
.... 1. Windows® 2000 environment To create a set of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk in the future. c. ASUS M2N-L 4- Save a copy of boot disks for details on these utilities. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using AFUDOS utilities. 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk into the...
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.../i[filename] where [filename] is the latest or the original BIOS file on a piece of paper. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. You need to prevent system boot ...failure! Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the DOS prompt. 2. The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. ASUS M2N-L 4- Do not turn...
.../i[filename] where [filename] is the latest or the original BIOS file on a piece of paper. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. You need to prevent system boot ...failure! Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the DOS prompt. 2. The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. ASUS M2N-L 4- Do not turn...
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... using the the floppy disk that contains the updated BIOS file. • Prepare the floppy disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the floppy disk drive. 3. Reading file "M2N-L.ROM". 4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that allows you rename the...
... using the the floppy disk that contains the updated BIOS file. • Prepare the floppy disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the floppy disk drive. 3. Reading file "M2N-L.ROM". 4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that allows you rename the...
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...are for the exit options and to load default BIOS settings To select an item on the menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to select a field. ASUS M2N-L 4- Sub-menu items Navigation keys 4.2.2 Menu bar... configuration Select for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. • The BIOS setup screens shown in .] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[ST380817AS] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] Use ...
...are for the exit options and to load default BIOS settings To select an item on the menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to select a field. ASUS M2N-L 4- Sub-menu items Navigation keys 4.2.2 Menu bar... configuration Select for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. • The BIOS setup screens shown in .] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[ST380817AS] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] Use ...
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... [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to navigate through them. 4.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you to set the system date. 4.3.3 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in .] ASUS M2N-L 4- Refer to section "4.2.1 BIOS menu screen" for information on the menu screen items and how to select a field.
... [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to navigate through them. 4.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you to set the system date. 4.3.3 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in .] ASUS M2N-L 4- Refer to section "4.2.1 BIOS menu screen" for information on the menu screen items and how to select a field.
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AMIBIOS Version : 0127 Build Date : 12/18/07 Processor Type Speed Count : AMD Sempron(tm) Processor 3200+ : 1800 MHz : 1 System Memory Size : 512MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory ASUS M2N-L 4-13 4.3.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu.
AMIBIOS Version : 0127 Build Date : 12/18/07 Processor Type Speed Count : AMD Sempron(tm) Processor 3200+ : 1800 MHz : 1 System Memory Size : 512MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory ASUS M2N-L 4-13 4.3.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu.
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... None USB 1.1 Controller [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] Legacy USB Support [Auto] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Enabled] Options Enabled Disabled The Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the auto-detected values. ASUS M2N-L 4-23 Configuration options: [1.1] [1.4] 4.4.6 USB Configuration The items in this menu allows you to [PCI Device...
... None USB 1.1 Controller [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] Legacy USB Support [Auto] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Enabled] Options Enabled Disabled The Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the auto-detected values. ASUS M2N-L 4-23 Configuration options: [1.1] [1.4] 4.4.6 USB Configuration The items in this menu allows you to [PCI Device...
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... Password User Password : Not Installed : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password Change User Passward to erase the RTC RAM. To set your BIOS password, you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. To change password. See section "2.6 Jumpers"... least six letters and/or numbers, then press . 3. The message "Password Installed" appears after you to display the configuration options. ASUS M2N-L 4-31 Confirm the password when prompted. To clear the supervisor password, select the Change Supervisor Password then press . The Supervisor Password...
... Password User Password : Not Installed : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password Change User Passward to erase the RTC RAM. To set your BIOS password, you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. To change password. See section "2.6 Jumpers"... least six letters and/or numbers, then press . 3. The message "Password Installed" appears after you to display the configuration options. ASUS M2N-L 4-31 Confirm the password when prompted. To clear the supervisor password, select the Change Supervisor Password then press . The Supervisor Password...
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... this menu. Press to save the changes and exit. When you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save your changes to the BIOS items. Exit Options Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults Pressing does not immediately exit this... battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on even when the computer is turned off. Password Check [Setup] When set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system. When set to save the changes while exiting. Select Ok to [Setup...
... this menu. Press to save the changes and exit. When you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save your changes to the BIOS items. Exit Options Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults Pressing does not immediately exit this... battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on even when the computer is turned off. Password Check [Setup] When set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system. When set to save the changes while exiting. Select Ok to [Setup...
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... system, click the Start button. Select Settings, then Control Panel. 2. Make sure to effect settings. Turn on the system and enter BIOS by pressing the key during the Power On Self-Tests (POST). 2. In the Power menu, select the item ACPI 2.0 Support and ...Control Panel is set your Power Option Properties depending on your changes and exit BIOS Setup. 5. button. See section "4.5 Power Menu." 4. Windows® 2000/2003 1. The following dialog box appears. 5. Click the Power... ASUS M2N-L 5- From the Power schemes combo list box, select Minimal Power Management. ...
... system, click the Start button. Select Settings, then Control Panel. 2. Make sure to effect settings. Turn on the system and enter BIOS by pressing the key during the Power On Self-Tests (POST). 2. In the Power menu, select the item ACPI 2.0 Support and ...Control Panel is set your Power Option Properties depending on your changes and exit BIOS Setup. 5. button. See section "4.5 Power Menu." 4. Windows® 2000/2003 1. The following dialog box appears. 5. Click the Power... ASUS M2N-L 5- From the Power schemes combo list box, select Minimal Power Management. ...