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... time 3-1 3.2 Powering off the computer 3-2 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function 3-2 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch 3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-1 4.1.2 AFUDOS utility 4-2 4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 4-5 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-7 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-8 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-8 4.2.3 Navigation keys 4-9 4.2.4 Menu items 4-9 4.2.5 Sub-menu items 4-9 4.2.6 Configuration fields 4-9 4.2.7 Pop-up window 4-9 4.2.8 General help...
... time 3-1 3.2 Powering off the computer 3-2 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function 3-2 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch 3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-1 4.1.2 AFUDOS utility 4-2 4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 4-5 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-7 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-8 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-8 4.2.3 Navigation keys 4-9 4.2.4 Menu items 4-9 4.2.5 Sub-menu items 4-9 4.2.6 Configuration fields 4-9 4.2.7 Pop-up window 4-9 4.2.8 General help...
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Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. viii ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • ... It includes description of the standard package. Optional documentation Your product package may have to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 5: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the...
Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. viii ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • ... It includes description of the standard package. Optional documentation Your product package may have to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 5: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the...
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... a floppy disk in the floppy then reflashes the BIOS. 6. Insert a floppy disk with the original or updated BIOS file named "M2N-L.rom". 4. Replace the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 1-2. 8. RECOVERY1 ® M2N-L M2N-L BIOS Recovery Setting 12 Normal (Default) 23 BIOS recovery ASUS M2N-L 2-17 Reboot your computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Plug...
... a floppy disk in the floppy then reflashes the BIOS. 6. Insert a floppy disk with the original or updated BIOS file named "M2N-L.rom". 4. Replace the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 1-2. 8. RECOVERY1 ® M2N-L M2N-L BIOS Recovery Setting 12 Normal (Default) 23 BIOS recovery ASUS M2N-L 2-17 Reboot your computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Plug...
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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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... floppy disk. c. Click Start, then select Run. In the Open field, type D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: assuming that D is your BIOS The following to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using AFUDOS utilities. 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. b. b. Save a copy of boot disks for details on these utilities. At...
... floppy disk. c. Click Start, then select Run. In the Open field, type D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: assuming that D is your BIOS The following to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using AFUDOS utilities. 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. b. b. Save a copy of boot disks for details on these utilities. At...
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... also allows you can use as shown. 1. Reading flash ..... Version 1.19(ASUS V2.29(07.03.02BA)) Copyright (C) 2003 American Megatrends, Inc. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be same as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Press . All rights reserved. done Write to save the file...
... also allows you can use as shown. 1. Reading flash ..... Version 1.19(ASUS V2.29(07.03.02BA)) Copyright (C) 2003 American Megatrends, Inc. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be same as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Press . All rights reserved. done Write to save the file...
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...Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 3. Write the BIOS filename on the bootable floppy disk. The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.29(07.03.02BA)) Copyright (C) 2003... floppy disk. done Reading flash ...... ASUS M2N-L 4- Save the BIOS file to type the exact BIOS filename at the prompt type: afudos /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. ...
...Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 3. Write the BIOS filename on the bootable floppy disk. The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.29(07.03.02BA)) Copyright (C) 2003... floppy disk. done Reading flash ...... ASUS M2N-L 4- Save the BIOS file to type the exact BIOS filename at the prompt type: afudos /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. ...
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5. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive. All rights reserved. Erasing flash ...... A:\>afudos /iM2N-L.ROM /pbnc AMI Firmware Update Utility - Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... done Reading flash ...... done Verifying flash .... done Advance Check ...... done Writing flash ...... Version 1.19(ASUS V2.29(07.03.02BA)) Copyright (C) 2003 American Megatrends, Inc. WARNING!! done Please restart your computer A:\> 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed.
5. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive. All rights reserved. Erasing flash ...... A:\>afudos /iM2N-L.ROM /pbnc AMI Firmware Update Utility - Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... done Reading flash ...... done Verifying flash .... done Advance Check ...... done Writing flash ...... Version 1.19(ASUS V2.29(07.03.02BA)) Copyright (C) 2003 American Megatrends, Inc. WARNING!! done Please restart your computer A:\> 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed.
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.... 3. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can update a corrupted BIOS file using the the floppy disk that contains the updated BIOS file. • Prepare the floppy disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using this motherboard. 4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that allows you rename the...
.... 3. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can update a corrupted BIOS file using the the floppy disk that contains the updated BIOS file. • Prepare the floppy disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using this motherboard. 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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...Setup program, you can update using the provided utility described in section "4.1 Managing and updating your system using the navigation keys. • The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for most conditions to download the latest BIOS file for reference purposes ...this utility. See section "4.7 Exit Menu." • The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to ensure optimum performance. 4.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable Low-Pin Count ...
...Setup program, you can update using the provided utility described in section "4.1 Managing and updating your system using the navigation keys. • The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for most conditions to download the latest BIOS file for reference purposes ...this utility. See section "4.7 Exit Menu." • The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to ensure optimum performance. 4.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable Low-Pin Count ...
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... Remote Access Configuration Configure CPU. 4.4.1 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. 4.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for testing purpose. 4-14 Chapter... 4: BIOS setup Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to Change Freq : Yes uCode Patch Level : 0x1000035 GART Error Reporting Microcode Updation Secure Virtual Machine Mode Cool 'N' Quiet ACPI SRAT...
... Remote Access Configuration Configure CPU. 4.4.1 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. 4.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for testing purpose. 4-14 Chapter... 4: BIOS setup Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to Change Freq : Yes uCode Patch Level : 0x1000035 GART Error Reporting Microcode Updation Secure Virtual Machine Mode Cool 'N' Quiet ACPI SRAT...
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...; environment. 5.2.4 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Portable Document Format (PDF). ASUS Screen Saver Bring life to your computer screen by installing the ASUS screen saver. ADOBE Reader V8.10 Installs the Adobe® Reader v8.10 that the motherboard...
...; environment. 5.2.4 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Portable Document Format (PDF). ASUS Screen Saver Bring life to your computer screen by installing the ASUS screen saver. ADOBE Reader V8.10 Installs the Adobe® Reader v8.10 that the motherboard...