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Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line: afudos /i[filename] afudos /iM2R32-MVP.ROM viii I M P O R T A N T : Instructions that you complete a task. N O T E : Tips and additional information to help you MUST follow to complete a task. Keys enclosed in brackets. Example: means that ...
Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line: afudos /i[filename] afudos /iM2R32-MVP.ROM viii I M P O R T A N T : Instructions that you complete a task. N O T E : Tips and additional information to help you MUST follow to complete a task. Keys enclosed in brackets. Example: means that ...
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... with RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 0+1 JMicron® 360 SATA controller supports: - 1 x External Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s hard disk (SATA On- M2R32-MVP specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots CrossFire™ Storage High Definition Audio LAN IEEE 1394a USB BIOS features Socket AM2 for two... x1 slots 2 x PCI slots Supports ATI CrossFire™ graphics cards (both at rear-board Supports up to 10 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, WfM2.0 (continued on the next page) ix the-Go) SoundMAX® ADI 1988A 8-channel High Definition...
... with RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 0+1 JMicron® 360 SATA controller supports: - 1 x External Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s hard disk (SATA On- M2R32-MVP specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots CrossFire™ Storage High Definition Audio LAN IEEE 1394a USB BIOS features Socket AM2 for two... x1 slots 2 x PCI slots Supports ATI CrossFire™ graphics cards (both at rear-board Supports up to 10 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, WfM2.0 (continued on the next page) ix the-Go) SoundMAX® ADI 1988A 8-channel High Definition...
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...X850 SATA HD (x2) CD-ROM (x1) • Use of a PSU with a higher power output is inadequate. • If you use a PSU with more power-consuming devices. NEVER connect a U S B c a b l e to the IEEE 1394a connector. otherwise, the system will damage the motherboard! Connect the IEEE 1394a module ...400 W. • Do not forget to connect the 4-pin ATX +12 V power plug; Doing so will not boot up if the power is recommended when configuring a system with 500 ~ 600 W power to ensure system stability. 7 . ASUS M2R32-MVP 2-29 The IEEE 1394a module cable is for the IEEE 1394a...
...X850 SATA HD (x2) CD-ROM (x1) • Use of a PSU with a higher power output is inadequate. • If you use a PSU with more power-consuming devices. NEVER connect a U S B c a b l e to the IEEE 1394a connector. otherwise, the system will damage the motherboard! Connect the IEEE 1394a module ...400 W. • Do not forget to connect the 4-pin ATX +12 V power plug; Doing so will not boot up if the power is recommended when configuring a system with 500 ~ 600 W power to ensure system stability. 7 . ASUS M2R32-MVP 2-29 The IEEE 1394a module cable is for the IEEE 1394a...
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...motherboard's high-definition audio capability. 11. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV-tuner, or MPEG card. CD (Black) ® Left Audio Channel Ground Ground Right Audio Channel M2R32-MVP M2R32-MVP... Internal audio connector ASUS M2R32-MVP 2-31
...motherboard's high-definition audio capability. 11. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV-tuner, or MPEG card. CD (Black) ® Left Audio Channel Ground Ground Right Audio Channel M2R32-MVP M2R32-MVP... Internal audio connector ASUS M2R32-MVP 2-31
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... components when trying to select. N O T E : Tips and additional information to complete a task. Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line: afudos /i[filename] afudos /iM2R32-MVP.ROM x Used to complete a task. Conventions used in brackets.
... components when trying to select. N O T E : Tips and additional information to complete a task. Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line: afudos /i[filename] afudos /iM2R32-MVP.ROM x Used to complete a task. Conventions used in brackets.
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...™ SB600 2000/1600 MT/s Dual-channel memory architecture 4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support up to 10 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, WfM2.0 (continued on the rear panel Marvell® 88E8001 Gigabit LAN controller, featuring AI NET2 VIA... slots with RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 0+1 JMicron® 360 SATA controller supports: - 1 x External Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s hard disk (SATA On- M2R32-MVP specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots CrossFire™ Storage High Definition Audio LAN IEEE 1394a USB BIOS features Socket AM2 for two...
...™ SB600 2000/1600 MT/s Dual-channel memory architecture 4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support up to 10 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, WfM2.0 (continued on the rear panel Marvell® 88E8001 Gigabit LAN controller, featuring AI NET2 VIA... slots with RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 0+1 JMicron® 360 SATA controller supports: - 1 x External Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s hard disk (SATA On- M2R32-MVP specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots CrossFire™ Storage High Definition Audio LAN IEEE 1394a USB BIOS features Socket AM2 for two...
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...information on creating a RAID configuration. Refer to use the Serial ATA RAID feature. Enable the Serial ATA Controller and Onboard SATA Boot ROM items in the BIOS if you can can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 0+1 configuration. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA,...RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND ® GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND M2R32-MVP SATA4 M2R32-MVP SATA connectors GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND SATA3 ASUS M2R32-MVP 2-27 Single device Two devices Drive jumper setting Cable-Select or Master Cable-Select...
...information on creating a RAID configuration. Refer to use the Serial ATA RAID feature. Enable the Serial ATA Controller and Onboard SATA Boot ROM items in the BIOS if you can can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 0+1 configuration. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA,...RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND ® GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND M2R32-MVP SATA4 M2R32-MVP SATA connectors GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND SATA3 ASUS M2R32-MVP 2-27 Single device Two devices Drive jumper setting Cable-Select or Master Cable-Select...
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The IEEE 1394a module cable is for the IEEE 1394a port. ASUS M2R32-MVP 2-31 NEVER connect a U S B c a b l e to a slot opening at the back of a PSU with a higher power output is inadequate. • If you use a PSU with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 400 W. • Do... AMD FX-62 512 MB DDR (x4) PCI Express x16 ATI X850 SATA HD (x2) CD-ROM (x1) • Use of the system chassis. ® +12V TPB2+ GND TPA2+ M2R32-MVP 1 IE1394_2 M2R32-MVP IEEE 1394 connector GND +12V TPB2GND TPA2- Doing so will not boot up if the power is ...
The IEEE 1394a module cable is for the IEEE 1394a port. ASUS M2R32-MVP 2-31 NEVER connect a U S B c a b l e to a slot opening at the back of a PSU with a higher power output is inadequate. • If you use a PSU with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 400 W. • Do... AMD FX-62 512 MB DDR (x4) PCI Express x16 ATI X850 SATA HD (x2) CD-ROM (x1) • Use of the system chassis. ® +12V TPB2+ GND TPA2+ M2R32-MVP 1 IE1394_2 M2R32-MVP IEEE 1394 connector GND +12V TPB2GND TPA2- Doing so will not boot up if the power is ...
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... Left Audio Channel Ground Ground Right Audio Channel M2R32-MVP M2R32-MVP Internal audio connector ASUS M2R32-MVP 2-33 See section "4.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration" for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • Make sure...sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV-tuner, or MPEG card. AGND PRESENCE# SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR ® AGND NC NC NC MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L M2R32-MVP AAFP PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L M2R32-MVP Analog front panel connector •...
... Left Audio Channel Ground Ground Right Audio Channel M2R32-MVP M2R32-MVP Internal audio connector ASUS M2R32-MVP 2-33 See section "4.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration" for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • Make sure...sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV-tuner, or MPEG card. AGND PRESENCE# SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR ® AGND NC NC NC MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L M2R32-MVP AAFP PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L M2R32-MVP Analog front panel connector •...
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... ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to a floppy disk or a USB flash disk, then restart the system. 3. The EZ Flash 2 utility is built in the BIOS chip so it . ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.00 FLASH TYPE: Winbond W39V080A/BP Current ROM BOARD: M2R32-MVP ...Enter BIOS setup program. R O M. 2. Save the BIOS file to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using EZ Flash 2: 1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard and rename the same to M 2 R 3 2 - M V P .
... ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to a floppy disk or a USB flash disk, then restart the system. 3. The EZ Flash 2 utility is built in the BIOS chip so it . ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.00 FLASH TYPE: Winbond W39V080A/BP Current ROM BOARD: M2R32-MVP ...Enter BIOS setup program. R O M. 2. Save the BIOS file to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using EZ Flash 2: 1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard and rename the same to M 2 R 3 2 - M V P .
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... file. Boot the system in DOS environment using the AFUDOS utility: • Make sure that you created earlier. 2. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.ROM Main filename Extension name 3. This utility also allows you to the bootable floppy disk you can use as shown. 1. The actual BIOS... Chapter 4: BIOS setup Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - All rights reserved. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to copy the current BIOS file that the floppy disk is any user-assigned filename...
... file. Boot the system in DOS environment using the AFUDOS utility: • Make sure that you created earlier. 2. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.ROM Main filename Extension name 3. This utility also allows you to the bootable floppy disk you can use as shown. 1. The actual BIOS... Chapter 4: BIOS setup Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - All rights reserved. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to copy the current BIOS file that the floppy disk is any user-assigned filename...
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... .... A:\>afudos /iM2R32-MVP.ROM 4. A:\>afudos /iM2R32-MVP.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - done Reading flash .... Write the BIOS filename on the bootable floppy disk. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the DOS prompt. 2. All rights reserved. ASUS M2R32-MVP 4-7 Updating the BIOS ...file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. WARNING!! Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2003 American Megatrends, Inc. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard....
... .... A:\>afudos /iM2R32-MVP.ROM 4. A:\>afudos /iM2R32-MVP.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - done Reading flash .... Write the BIOS filename on the bootable floppy disk. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the DOS prompt. 2. All rights reserved. ASUS M2R32-MVP 4-7 Updating the BIOS ...file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. WARNING!! Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2003 American Megatrends, Inc. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard....
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The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2003 American Megatrends, Inc. Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ..... done Writing flash ..... 5. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive. A:\>afudos /iM2R32-MVP.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - All rights reserved. done Reading flash .... done Verifying flash ... done Search bootblock version Advance Check......... Erasing flash ..... done Please restart your computer A:\> 4-8 Chapter 4: BIOS setup WARNING!!
The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2003 American Megatrends, Inc. Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ..... done Writing flash ..... 5. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive. A:\>afudos /iM2R32-MVP.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - All rights reserved. done Reading flash .... done Verifying flash ... done Search bootblock version Advance Check......... Erasing flash ..... done Please restart your computer A:\> 4-8 Chapter 4: BIOS setup WARNING!!
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... for floppy... Floppy not found , the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. Reading file "M2R32-MVP.ROM". Insert the floppy/USB flash disk that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the ... motherboard BIOS before using the motherboard support CD, the floppy disk, or the USB flash disk that contains the updated BIOS file. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. ASUS M2R32-MVP 4-9 Download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website (www.asus.com). 4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS...
... for floppy... Floppy not found , the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. Reading file "M2R32-MVP.ROM". Insert the floppy/USB flash disk that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the ... motherboard BIOS before using the motherboard support CD, the floppy disk, or the USB flash disk that contains the updated BIOS file. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. ASUS M2R32-MVP 4-9 Download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website (www.asus.com). 4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS...
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... mode if the device supports this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA mode disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS M2R32-MVP 4-15 Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode. Configuration options:... items show N/A if no IDE device is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. 4.3.5 Primary IDE Master/Slave SATA1-4 The BIOS automatically detects the connected IDE/Serial ATA devices. Select a device item, then press...
... mode if the device supports this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA mode disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS M2R32-MVP 4-15 Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode. Configuration options:... items show N/A if no IDE device is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. 4.3.5 Primary IDE Master/Slave SATA1-4 The BIOS automatically detects the connected IDE/Serial ATA devices. Select a device item, then press...
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... o a r d L A N item is set the mode to select the front panel support type. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M2R32-MVP 4-27 HD Audio Azalia Device [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the HD Audio Azalia Device. 4.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY... Onboard Devices HD Audio Azalia Device Front Panel Support Type Onboard LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM External SATA Controller Mode IEEE 1394 controller Serial Port1 Address [Enabled] [HD Audio] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [IDE] ...
... o a r d L A N item is set the mode to select the front panel support type. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M2R32-MVP 4-27 HD Audio Azalia Device [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the HD Audio Azalia Device. 4.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY... Onboard Devices HD Audio Azalia Device Front Panel Support Type Onboard LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM External SATA Controller Mode IEEE 1394 controller Serial Port1 Address [Enabled] [HD Audio] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [IDE] ...
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...the CD-ROM drive as boot device. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. 1st ~ xxth Boot Device [1st Floppy Drive] These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the availabe devices. ASUS M2R32-MVP 4-37 A...Boot Device Priority 1st Boot Device 2nd Boot Device 3rd Boot Device BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot [1st FLOPPY DRIVE] [PM-ST320410A] [PS-ASUS CD-S520/A] Specifies the boot sequence from the available devices. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Boot Settings Boot Device Priority Boot...
...the CD-ROM drive as boot device. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. 1st ~ xxth Boot Device [1st Floppy Drive] These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the availabe devices. ASUS M2R32-MVP 4-37 A...Boot Device Priority 1st Boot Device 2nd Boot Device 3rd Boot Device BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot [1st FLOPPY DRIVE] [PM-ST320410A] [PS-ASUS CD-S520/A] Specifies the boot sequence from the available devices. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Boot Settings Boot Device Priority Boot...
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... to select the power-on self tests (POST) while booting to decrease the time needed to [Disabled], the system displays normal POST messages; AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets the display mode for the NumLock. Configuration options: [Off] [On] 4-38 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Select Screen ... is set to boot the system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] When this item is set to skip some power on state for option ROM. Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] Bootup Num-Lock [On] Allows you to skip certain tests while booting. Hard Disk [XXX Drive...
... to select the power-on self tests (POST) while booting to decrease the time needed to [Disabled], the system displays normal POST messages; AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets the display mode for the NumLock. Configuration options: [Off] [On] 4-38 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Select Screen ... is set to boot the system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] When this item is set to skip some power on state for option ROM. Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] Bootup Num-Lock [On] Allows you to skip certain tests while booting. Hard Disk [XXX Drive...
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...Select Item Enter Change F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS M2R32-MVP 4-39 Security Settings BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Supervisor Password : Not Installed User Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password Change User ... top of the screen shows the default N o t I n s t a l l e d. After you set to [Enabled], this function allows the option ROMs to trap Interrupt 19. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] When set a password, this item to set to Enabled, the system waits...
...Select Item Enter Change F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS M2R32-MVP 4-39 Security Settings BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Supervisor Password : Not Installed User Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password Change User ... top of the screen shows the default N o t I n s t a l l e d. After you set to [Enabled], this function allows the option ROMs to trap Interrupt 19. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] When set a password, this item to set to Enabled, the system waits...
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... sub-menu. Select an item then press to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS O.C. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.00 FLASH TYPE: Winbond W39V080A/BP Current ROM BOARD: M2R32-MVP VER: 0128 DATE: 07/28/2006 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C: A: C: D: E: F: WIN98ESE...
... sub-menu. Select an item then press to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS O.C. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.00 FLASH TYPE: Winbond W39V080A/BP Current ROM BOARD: M2R32-MVP VER: 0128 DATE: 07/28/2006 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C: A: C: D: E: F: WIN98ESE...