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... Chapter 2: Hardware information Or you may connect the right-angle side of SATA signal cable to support S3 function). • Install the Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack1 or later when using Serial ATA. right angle side Connect the right-angle side of SATA cable to...
... Chapter 2: Hardware information Or you may connect the right-angle side of SATA signal cable to support S3 function). • Install the Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack1 or later when using Serial ATA. right angle side Connect the right-angle side of SATA cable to...
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... the S t a r t button then select T u r n O f f C o m p u t e r . 2. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch While the system is selected, then click the O K button to shut... T u r n O f f button to shut down the computer. 3. 3.2 Powering off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows® XP: 1. Make sure that the S h u t D o w n option button is ON, pressing the power switch for more than four seconds puts ...
... the S t a r t button then select T u r n O f f C o m p u t e r . 2. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch While the system is selected, then click the O K button to shut... T u r n O f f button to shut down the computer. 3. 3.2 Powering off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows® XP: 1. Make sure that the S h u t D o w n option button is ON, pressing the power switch for more than four seconds puts ...
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...switch 3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility 4-1 4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-4 4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash utility 4-5 4.1.4 AFUDOS utility 4-6 4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 4-9 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-11 4.2.1 BIOS menu ...screen 4-12 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-12 4.2.3 Navigation keys 4-12 4.2.4 Menu items 4-13 4.2.5 Sub-menu items 4-13 4.2.6 Configuration fields 4-13 4.2.7 Pop-up window...
...switch 3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility 4-1 4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-4 4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash utility 4-5 4.1.4 AFUDOS utility 4-6 4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 4-9 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-11 4.2.1 BIOS menu ...screen 4-12 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-12 4.2.3 Navigation keys 4-12 4.2.4 Menu items 4-13 4.2.5 Sub-menu items 4-13 4.2.6 Configuration fields 4-13 4.2.7 Pop-up window...
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... Data Disk 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information Or you may connect the right-angle side of SATA signal cable to support S3 function). • Install the Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack1 or later when using Serial ATA.
... Data Disk 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information Or you may connect the right-angle side of SATA signal cable to support S3 function). • Install the Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack1 or later when using Serial ATA.
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... lets the system enter the soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. If you are using Windows® 2000: 1. 3.2 Powering off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows® XP: 1. Click the T u r n O f f button to section "4.5 Power Menu" in Chapter 4... for more than four seconds puts the system to sleep mode or to shut down the computer. 3. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down the computer. 3. Pressing the power switch for details. 3-2 Chapter 3: Powering up Refer to shut down . 3.2.2 Using the ...
... lets the system enter the soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. If you are using Windows® 2000: 1. 3.2 Powering off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows® XP: 1. Click the T u r n O f f button to section "4.5 Power Menu" in Chapter 4... for more than four seconds puts the system to sleep mode or to shut down the computer. 3. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down the computer. 3. Pressing the power switch for details. 3-2 Chapter 3: Powering up Refer to shut down . 3.2.2 Using the ...
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...ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The ASUS Update utility is copied to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy disk/USB flash disk, or the motherboard...e s tab, then click I O S 3 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the future. ASUS M2R32-MVP 4-1 The ASUS Update utility allows you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. 4.1 Managing and updating your system...
...ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The ASUS Update utility is copied to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy disk/USB flash disk, or the motherboard...e s tab, then click I O S 3 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the future. ASUS M2R32-MVP 4-1 The ASUS Update utility allows you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. 4.1 Managing and updating your system...
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... through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Click N e x t. 4-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup N e x t. Select the ASUS FTP site t h e I O S f r o m 3. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the nearest you update the BIOS using this utility. Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network drop-down menu, then click traffic, or click A u t o S e l e c t. The...
... through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Click N e x t. 4-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup N e x t. Select the ASUS FTP site t h e I O S f r o m 3. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the nearest you update the BIOS using this utility. Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network drop-down menu, then click traffic, or click A u t o S e l e c t. The...
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Locate the BIOS file from the Windows® desktop by clicking S t a r t > P r o g r a m s > A S U S > A S U S U p d a t e > A S U S U p d a t e. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the O p e n window, then click S a v e. 4. Follow the screen instructions to download. 4. ASUS M2R32-MVP 4-3 The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to...
Locate the BIOS file from the Windows® desktop by clicking S t a r t > P r o g r a m s > A S U S > A S U S U p d a t e > A S U S U p d a t e. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the O p e n window, then click S a v e. 4. Follow the screen instructions to download. 4. ASUS M2R32-MVP 4-3 The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to...
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... the optical drive. b. b. e. From the Open field, type D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: assuming that D: is your optical drive. Do either one of boot disks for Windows® 2000: a. c. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 4-4 Chapter 4: BIOS setup A F o r m a t 3 1 / 2 F l o p p y D i s k window appears. d. Click S t a r t, then select R u n. Select C r e a t e a n M S - 4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk...
... the optical drive. b. b. e. From the Open field, type D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: assuming that D: is your optical drive. Do either one of boot disks for Windows® 2000: a. c. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 4-4 Chapter 4: BIOS setup A F o r m a t 3 1 / 2 F l o p p y D i s k window appears. d. Click S t a r t, then select R u n. Select C r e a t e a n M S - 4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk...
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...field, select it then press to select a field. Select Screen Select Item +- You cannot select an item that menu. ASUS M2R32-MVP 4-13 Refer to "4.2.7 Pop-up window." 4.2.7 Pop-up window 4.2.9 General help Scroll bar At the top right corner of the menu screen is highlighted when selected. Plug And Play ...system time. Use [+] or [-] to PCI VGA Palette Snooping PCI IDE BusMaster [No] [64] [Yes] [Disabled] [Enabled] Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to malfunction. Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985...
...field, select it then press to select a field. Select Screen Select Item +- You cannot select an item that menu. ASUS M2R32-MVP 4-13 Refer to "4.2.7 Pop-up window." 4.2.7 Pop-up window 4.2.9 General help Scroll bar At the top right corner of the menu screen is highlighted when selected. Plug And Play ...system time. Use [+] or [-] to PCI VGA Palette Snooping PCI IDE BusMaster [No] [64] [Yes] [Disabled] [Enabled] Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to malfunction. Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985...
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...the legend bar to exit. Exit & Save Changes Once you are saved to the CMOS RAM. Exit & Discard Changes Select this option, a confirmation window appears. Select [ O k ] to discard the selections you made and restore the previously saved values. If you attempt to exit the Setup program ...this menu or from this option, a confirmation appears. If you made to the Setup program. Pressing does not immediately exit this operation. ASUS M2R32-MVP 4-45 Press to save changes and exit. An onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on even when the PC is ...
...the legend bar to exit. Exit & Save Changes Once you are saved to the CMOS RAM. Exit & Discard Changes Select this option, a confirmation window appears. Select [ O k ] to discard the selections you made and restore the previously saved values. If you attempt to exit the Setup program ...this menu or from this option, a confirmation appears. If you made to the Setup program. Pressing does not immediately exit this operation. ASUS M2R32-MVP 4-45 Press to save changes and exit. An onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on even when the PC is ...
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Select [ O k ] to the non-volatile RAM. 4-46 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Select E x i t & S a v e C h a n g e s or make other changes before saving the values to load default values. When you select this option or if you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. Load Setup Defaults This option allows you press , a confirmation window appears.
Select [ O k ] to the non-volatile RAM. 4-46 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Select E x i t & S a v e C h a n g e s or make other changes before saving the values to load default values. When you select this option or if you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. Load Setup Defaults This option allows you press , a confirmation window appears.
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... in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to install If A u t o r u n is enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. 5.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 2000/XP operating systems (OS). The CD automatically displays the D r i v e r s menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in this chapter... latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the support CD are subject to run the CD. The contents of your computer. ASUS M2R32-MVP 5-1
... in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to install If A u t o r u n is enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. 5.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 2000/XP operating systems (OS). The CD automatically displays the D r i v e r s menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in this chapter... latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the support CD are subject to run the CD. The contents of your computer. ASUS M2R32-MVP 5-1
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...connect to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. 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 the ASUS website. ASUS M2R32-MVP 5-3 5.2.3 Utilities ... Application The Virtual Cable Tester (VCT) is a cable diagnostic application that the motherboard supports. Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that allows you keep your computer in Windows® environment. ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet Utility Installs the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet™ software. This ...
...connect to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. 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 the ASUS website. ASUS M2R32-MVP 5-3 5.2.3 Utilities ... Application The Virtual Cable Tester (VCT) is a cable diagnostic application that the motherboard supports. Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that allows you keep your computer in Windows® environment. ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet Utility Installs the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet™ software. This ...
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... [Enabled] if you install the A S U S U p d a t e utility from the support CD. To launch the ASUS MyLogo2™: 1. ASUS M2R32-MVP 5-9 The ASUS MyLogo2 window appears. 6. See section "4.1.4 AFUDOS Utility." • Make sure that the BIOS item F u l l S c r e e n L o g o is automatically installed when you wish to use ASUS MyLogo2. Check the option L a u n c h M y L o g o t o r e p l a c e s y s t e m b o o t l o g o b e f o r e f l a s h i n g B I O S f r o m a f i l e from the drop down menu, then click N e x t. 3. From the...
... [Enabled] if you install the A S U S U p d a t e utility from the support CD. To launch the ASUS MyLogo2™: 1. ASUS M2R32-MVP 5-9 The ASUS MyLogo2 window appears. 6. See section "4.1.4 AFUDOS Utility." • Make sure that the BIOS item F u l l S c r e e n L o g o is automatically installed when you wish to use ASUS MyLogo2. Check the option L a u n c h M y L o g o t o r e p l a c e s y s t e m b o o t l o g o b e f o r e f l a s h i n g B I O S f r o m a f i l e from the drop down menu, then click N e x t. 3. From the...
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After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to load the new boot logo. 10. When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to your desired size by clicking on the R a t i o box. 9. Adjust the boot image to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8. 7. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to display the new boot logo during POST. 5-10 Chapter 5: Software support
After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to load the new boot logo. 10. When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to your desired size by clicking on the R a t i o box. 9. Adjust the boot image to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8. 7. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to display the new boot logo during POST. 5-10 Chapter 5: Software support
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... screen below. 3. Using the Virtual Cable Tester™ To use the the Marvell® Virtual Cable Tester™ utility: 1. ASUS M2R32-MVP 5-11 This utility can be incorporated in the BIOS. Click V i r t u a l C a b l e T e s t e r from the Windows® desktop by clicking S t a r t > A l l P r o g r a m s > M a r v e l l > V i r t u a l C a b l e T e s t e r. 2. Click ...® Virtual Cable Tester™ (VCT) is detected on the Virtual Cable Tester™ main window is disabled if no problem is a cable diagnostic utility that reports LAN cable faults and shorts using the Time...
... screen below. 3. Using the Virtual Cable Tester™ To use the the Marvell® Virtual Cable Tester™ utility: 1. ASUS M2R32-MVP 5-11 This utility can be incorporated in the BIOS. Click V i r t u a l C a b l e T e s t e r from the Windows® desktop by clicking S t a r t > A l l P r o g r a m s > M a r v e l l > V i r t u a l C a b l e T e s t e r. 2. Click ...® Virtual Cable Tester™ (VCT) is detected on the Virtual Cable Tester™ main window is disabled if no problem is a cable diagnostic utility that reports LAN cable faults and shorts using the Time...
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...current status of any problem with these components. If Autorun is not enabled in the Windows® taskbar. The PC Probe II main window appears. By default, the main window displays the P r e f e r e n c e section. 5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is a utility that your computer is always at a.... PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. To launch the PC Probe II from the Windows® desktop. Follow the screen instructions to the optical drive. After launching the application, the PC Probe II icon appears in your...
...current status of any problem with these components. If Autorun is not enabled in the Windows® taskbar. The PC Probe II main window appears. By default, the main window displays the P r e f e r e n c e section. 5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is a utility that your computer is always at a.... PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. To launch the PC Probe II from the Windows® desktop. Follow the screen instructions to the optical drive. After launching the application, the PC Probe II icon appears in your...
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... using the Preference section in the main window. ASUS M2R32-MVP 5-13 Refer to activate or deactivate. When displayed, the monitor panel for details. Button Function Opens the C o n f i g u r a t i o n window Opens the R e p o r t window Opens the D e s k t o p M a n a g e m e n t I n t e r f a c e window Opens the P e r i p h e r a l C o m p o n e n t I n t e r c o n n e c t window Opens the W i n d o w s M a n a g e m e n t I n s t r u m e n t a t i o n window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the P r e f e r e n c e section Minimizes the application...
... using the Preference section in the main window. ASUS M2R32-MVP 5-13 Refer to activate or deactivate. When displayed, the monitor panel for details. Button Function Opens the C o n f i g u r a t i o n window Opens the R e p o r t window Opens the D e s k t o p M a n a g e m e n t I n t e r f a c e window Opens the P e r i p h e r a l C o m p o n e n t I n t e r c o n n e c t window Opens the W i n d o w s M a n a g e m e n t I n s t r u m e n t a t i o n window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the P r e f e r e n c e section Minimizes the application...
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... threshold value You can adjust the sensor threshold value in two display modes: hexagonal (large) and rectangular (small). You can now move together using the C o n f i g window. Large display Small display Changing the monitor panels position To change the position of the monitor panels in a small monitoring panel. Click O K when finished. Click...
... threshold value You can adjust the sensor threshold value in two display modes: hexagonal (large) and rectangular (small). You can now move together using the C o n f i g window. Large display Small display Changing the monitor panels position To change the position of the monitor panels in a small monitoring panel. Click O K when finished. Click...