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... and dual-core Athlon 64FX/ Athlon 64 X2 processors with 2MB/1MB/512KB L2 cache, which is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard ASUS M2V-MX motherboard Cables 1 x Serial ATA signal cables 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable Accessories I/O shield Application CD ASUS motherboard support CD Documentation User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! It features 2000/1600 MT/s HyperTransport Bus, dual-channel un...
... and dual-core Athlon 64FX/ Athlon 64 X2 processors with 2MB/1MB/512KB L2 cache, which is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard ASUS M2V-MX motherboard Cables 1 x Serial ATA signal cables 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable Accessories I/O shield Application CD ASUS motherboard support CD Documentation User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! It features 2000/1600 MT/s HyperTransport Bus, dual-channel un...
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... the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. Update your system with customizable boot logos. See page 2-6 for each parameter. See page 2-35 for details. Simply press the predefined hotkey to your BIOS easily without entering the OS. ASUS Q-Fan2 technology The ASUS Q-Fan2 technology smartly adjusts both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to the system loading to overclocking, C.P.R. See page 2-3 for...
... the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. Update your system with customizable boot logos. See page 2-6 for each parameter. See page 2-35 for details. Simply press the predefined hotkey to your BIOS easily without entering the OS. ASUS Q-Fan2 technology The ASUS Q-Fan2 technology smartly adjusts both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to the system loading to overclocking, C.P.R. See page 2-3 for...
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... on the slot. 5. Align the card connector with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for the expansion card. Secure the card to use . 4. ASUS M2V-MX 1-17 Failure to do...
... on the slot. 5. Align the card connector with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for the expansion card. Secure the card to use . 4. ASUS M2V-MX 1-17 Failure to do...
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ASUS M2V-MX 1-19 The figure shows a graphics card installed on a PCI slot. 1.8.4 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard has supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with PCI Express specifications. The figure shows a LAN card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot. 1.8.3 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications.
ASUS M2V-MX 1-19 The figure shows a graphics card installed on a PCI slot. 1.8.4 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard has supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with PCI Express specifications. The figure shows a LAN card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot. 1.8.3 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications.
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The USBPW1-4 jumper is for the internal USB connectors (USB port 5-8) that you can connect to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. ASUS M2V-MX 1-21 This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 500 mA on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in sleep mode. USBPW1-4 +5V +5VSB (Default) M2V-MX USBPW5-8 12 23 M2V-MX USB Device Wake Up +5V +5VSB (Default) • The USB device wake-up feature requires a power supply that...
The USBPW1-4 jumper is for the internal USB connectors (USB port 5-8) that you can connect to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. ASUS M2V-MX 1-21 This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 500 mA on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in sleep mode. USBPW1-4 +5V +5VSB (Default) M2V-MX USBPW5-8 12 23 M2V-MX USB Device Wake Up +5V +5VSB (Default) • The USB device wake-up feature requires a power supply that...
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... the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) 4. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a floppy disk, USB Flash, or the motherboard support CD during POST.) 2. DOS environment a. b. 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following to create a bootable floppy disk. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. AMI BIOS beep codes Test Item VGA found beep System boot No memory found No keyboard error No VGA found Hardware monitoring error BIOS Beeps One short beep One short beep (Quick Boot set to the floppy disk drive. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to...
... the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) 4. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a floppy disk, USB Flash, or the motherboard support CD during POST.) 2. DOS environment a. b. 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following to create a bootable floppy disk. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. AMI BIOS beep codes Test Item VGA found beep System boot No memory found No keyboard error No VGA found Hardware monitoring error BIOS Beeps One short beep One short beep (Quick Boot set to the floppy disk drive. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to...
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... create a set of booting from a floppy disk and using EZ Flash 2: 1. Insert the Windows® 2000 CD to a floppy disk or a USB flash disk, then restart the system. 3. Press , then follow screen instructions to the floppy disk drive or the USB port. The EZ Flash 2 utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it is your optical drive. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive. Click Start, then select Run. From the Open field, type D:\bootdisk...
... create a set of booting from a floppy disk and using EZ Flash 2: 1. Insert the Windows® 2000 CD to a floppy disk or a USB flash disk, then restart the system. 3. Press , then follow screen instructions to the floppy disk drive or the USB port. The EZ Flash 2 utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it is your optical drive. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive. Click Start, then select Run. From the Open field, type D:\bootdisk...
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... the motherboard package. Quit all Windows® applications before you to: • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). The Drivers menu...
... the motherboard package. Quit all Windows® applications before you to: • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). The Drivers menu...
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... right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of a menu screen when there are items that is not user-configurable. A configurable field is enclosed in ] [Disabled] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] Main menu items Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to display the other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the screen. ASUS M2V-MX 2-13 Configure DRAM Timing by a solid...
... right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of a menu screen when there are items that is not user-configurable. A configurable field is enclosed in ] [Disabled] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] Main menu items Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to display the other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the screen. ASUS M2V-MX 2-13 Configure DRAM Timing by a solid...
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... user-configurable. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS M2V-MX 2-15 These items show N/A if no IDE device is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. Select ARMD (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is installed in the system. There is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device. Type [Auto] Selects the type of IDE devices. 2.3.4 Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave While entering Setup, BIOS auto-detects the presence of IDE drive. Select a device item then press to Auto enables the LBA mode...
... user-configurable. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS M2V-MX 2-15 These items show N/A if no IDE device is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. Select ARMD (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is installed in the system. There is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device. Type [Auto] Selects the type of IDE devices. 2.3.4 Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave While entering Setup, BIOS auto-detects the presence of IDE drive. Select a device item then press to Auto enables the LBA mode...
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...and SMART monitoring). These values are not user-configurable. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-sector Transfer) M [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. Select a device item then press to Auto enables the LBA mode if the device supports this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA mode disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] ASUS M2V-MX 2-17 These items show N/A if no IDE device is a separate sub-menu for each Serial...
...and SMART monitoring). These values are not user-configurable. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-sector Transfer) M [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. Select a device item then press to Auto enables the LBA mode if the device supports this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA mode disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] ASUS M2V-MX 2-17 These items show N/A if no IDE device is a separate sub-menu for each Serial...
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...] [UDMA5] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.6 IDE Configuration The items in the system. IDE Configuration Parallel ATA IDE Controller [Both] Hard Disk Write Protect [Disabled] IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) [35] Parallel ATA IDE Controller [Both] Disables or allows selection of the IDE controller. Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] 2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] IDE Detect Time...
...] [UDMA5] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.6 IDE Configuration The items in the system. IDE Configuration Parallel ATA IDE Controller [Both] Hard Disk Write Protect [Disabled] IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) [35] Parallel ATA IDE Controller [Both] Disables or allows selection of the IDE controller. Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] 2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] IDE Detect Time...
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... Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to enable or disable the clock generator spread spectrum. Configuration options: [Manual] [Standard] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 10%] [Overclock 20%] Spread Spectrum [Enable] Allows you to malfunction. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enable] 2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup JumperFree Configuration USB Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCI PnP 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration Configure System Frequency/Voltage AI Overclock Tuner [Standard...
... Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to enable or disable the clock generator spread spectrum. Configuration options: [Manual] [Standard] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 10%] [Overclock 20%] Spread Spectrum [Enable] Allows you to malfunction. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enable] 2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup JumperFree Configuration USB Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCI PnP 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration Configure System Frequency/Voltage AI Overclock Tuner [Standard...
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... legacy USB support is auto-detected by the clock generator to change the USB-related features. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enable] USB 2.0 Ports Enable [Enable] Allows you set the AI Overclocking item to [Manual]. CPU Frequency [XXX] Displays the frequency sent by the BIOS. You can also type the desired CPU frequency using the numeric keypad. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enable] Legacy USB Support [Enabled] Allows you to the system bus and PCI bus. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is detected, the item shows None. Use the and keys to display the...
... legacy USB support is auto-detected by the clock generator to change the USB-related features. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enable] USB 2.0 Ports Enable [Enable] Allows you set the AI Overclocking item to [Manual]. CPU Frequency [XXX] Displays the frequency sent by the BIOS. You can also type the desired CPU frequency using the numeric keypad. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enable] Legacy USB Support [Enabled] Allows you to the system bus and PCI bus. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is detected, the item shows None. Use the and keys to display the...
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... or disable the option ROM in the onboard LAN controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration Serial ATA IDE Controler [SATA] OnBoard LAN [Enabled] OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] High Definition Audio [Auto] Front Panel Support Type [HD Audio] JMicron SATA/PATA Controller [Enabled] JMicron SATA Controller Mode [IDE] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Parallel Port Address [378] Parallel Port Mode [Normal] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] Serial ATA IDE Controller [SATA] Allows you to disable or set to Enabled. Configuration options...
... or disable the option ROM in the onboard LAN controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration Serial ATA IDE Controler [SATA] OnBoard LAN [Enabled] OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] High Definition Audio [Auto] Front Panel Support Type [HD Audio] JMicron SATA/PATA Controller [Enabled] JMicron SATA Controller Mode [IDE] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Parallel Port Address [378] Parallel Port Mode [Normal] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] Serial ATA IDE Controller [SATA] Allows you to disable or set to Enabled. Configuration options...
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...change the settings for the Advanced Power Management (APM) feature. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Enables or disables the ACPI support in the RSDT pointer list. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-30 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup Suspend Mode [Auto] ACPI 2.0 Support [No] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] APM Configuration Hardware Monitor Select the ACPI state used for legacy ISA devices. Configuration options: [S1 (POS) Only] [S3 Only] [Auto] 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support [No] Allows you to add more tables for PCI/PnP devices to use. When set...
...change the settings for the Advanced Power Management (APM) feature. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Enables or disables the ACPI support in the RSDT pointer list. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-30 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup Suspend Mode [Auto] ACPI 2.0 Support [No] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] APM Configuration Hardware Monitor Select the ACPI state used for legacy ISA devices. Configuration options: [S1 (POS) Only] [S3 Only] [Auto] 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support [No] Allows you to add more tables for PCI/PnP devices to use. When set...
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...] Chassis Fan Speed [N/A] VCORE Voltage [ 1.504V] 3.3V Voltage [ 3.360V] 5V Voltage [ 5.160V] 12V Voltage [11.328V] Smart Q-Fan Function [Disabled] CPU Temperature CPU Temperature [xxx ºC/xxx ºF] MB Temperature [xxx ºC/xxx ºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU, motherboard and power temperatures. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Space Bar] [Ctrl-Esc] [Power Key] Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] When set to [Enabled...
...] Chassis Fan Speed [N/A] VCORE Voltage [ 1.504V] 3.3V Voltage [ 3.360V] 5V Voltage [ 5.160V] 12V Voltage [11.328V] Smart Q-Fan Function [Disabled] CPU Temperature CPU Temperature [xxx ºC/xxx ºF] MB Temperature [xxx ºC/xxx ºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU, motherboard and power temperatures. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Space Bar] [Ctrl-Esc] [Power Key] Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] When set to [Enabled...
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... to display the configuration options. Confirm the password when prompted. To set or change the supervisor password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password. 2-36 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.6.3 Security The Security menu items allow you have successfully set your password. Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option Change Supervisor Password F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Select this item shows Installed. The Supervisor Password item now shows Installed. Select...
... to display the configuration options. Confirm the password when prompted. To set or change the supervisor password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password. 2-36 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.6.3 Security The Security menu items allow you have successfully set your password. Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option Change Supervisor Password F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Select this item shows Installed. The Supervisor Password item now shows Installed. Select...
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... motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. The contents of your OS documentation for detailed information. • Make sure that you install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to locate the file...
... motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. The contents of your OS documentation for detailed information. • Make sure that you install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to locate the file...
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... Portable Document Format (PDF). 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 healthy operating condition. 3- Chapter 3: Software support This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in a Windows® environment. 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications...
... Portable Document Format (PDF). 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 healthy operating condition. 3- Chapter 3: Software support This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in a Windows® environment. 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications...