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... 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-3 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility 2-4 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 2-6 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility 2-8 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-11 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-12 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-12 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-12 2.2.4 Menu items 2-13 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-13 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-13 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-13 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-...
... 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-3 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility 2-4 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 2-6 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility 2-8 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-11 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-12 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-12 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-12 2.2.4 Menu items 2-13 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-13 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-13 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-13 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-...
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M2V-MX specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion slots Graphics Storage Audio LAN USB 2.0 Special features Support AMD socket AM2 for AMD Athlon™ 64 ... and Enumeration Technology Supports Multi-Streaming Technology Supports Jack-Retasking Technology S/PDIF out support Realtek® RTL8100C 10/100 LAN Supports up to 8 USB 2.0 ports ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo™ ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS Q-Fan2 (continued on the next page) viii
M2V-MX specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion slots Graphics Storage Audio LAN USB 2.0 Special features Support AMD socket AM2 for AMD Athlon™ 64 ... and Enumeration Technology Supports Multi-Streaming Technology Supports Jack-Retasking Technology S/PDIF out support Realtek® RTL8100C 10/100 LAN Supports up to 8 USB 2.0 ports ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo™ ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS Q-Fan2 (continued on the next page) viii
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ix M2V-MX specifications summary Backpanel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support CD contents Form factor 1 x Parallel 1 x PS/2 keyboard 1 x PS/2 mouse 1 x 6-channel Audio I/O 1 x RJ45 port 1 x VGA port 4 x USB 1 x Serial port 2 x USB ... connectors 1 x Front Panel AC'97 audio connector 10-pin system panel connector 4 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3 WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, PXE, RPL, WOR by PME Drivers Anti-virus software ASUS LiveUpdate Micro-ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 8.6 in *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
ix M2V-MX specifications summary Backpanel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support CD contents Form factor 1 x Parallel 1 x PS/2 keyboard 1 x PS/2 mouse 1 x 6-channel Audio I/O 1 x RJ45 port 1 x VGA port 4 x USB 1 x Serial port 2 x USB ... connectors 1 x Front Panel AC'97 audio connector 10-pin system panel connector 4 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3 WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, PXE, RPL, WOR by PME Drivers Anti-virus software ASUS LiveUpdate Micro-ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 8.6 in *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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... eliminates the need to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. See page 2-6 for details. ASUS Q-Fan2 technology The ASUS Q-Fan2 technology smartly adjusts both the CPU...and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for each parameter. function. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is required prior using an OS-based flash utility. ASUS MyLogo™ This new feature present ...
... eliminates the need to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. See page 2-6 for details. ASUS Q-Fan2 technology The ASUS Q-Fan2 technology smartly adjusts both the CPU...and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for each parameter. function. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is required prior using an OS-based flash utility. ASUS MyLogo™ This new feature present ...
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...: 1. Keep the screw for information on the next page. 3. See Chapter 2 for later use . Assign an IRQ to the tables on BIOS setup. 2. ASUS M2V-MX 1-17 Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Turn on the slot. 5. Refer to the card. Failure to do so may...hardware settings for the expansion card. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Secure the card to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Install the software drivers for the...
...: 1. Keep the screw for information on the next page. 3. See Chapter 2 for later use . Assign an IRQ to the tables on BIOS setup. 2. ASUS M2V-MX 1-17 Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Turn on the slot. 5. Refer to the card. Failure to do so may...hardware settings for the expansion card. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Secure the card to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Install the software drivers for the...
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... the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. R M2V-MX M2V-MX Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12...
... the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. R M2V-MX M2V-MX Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12...
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... ATX power supply that you can connect to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in the BIOS. The USBPW1-4 jumper is for each USB port; KBPWR 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB M2V-MX M2V-MX Keyboard Power Setting 3. otherwise, the system would not power up feature. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) ... Wake Up +5V +5VSB (Default) • The USB device wake-up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in sleep mode. ASUS M2V-MX 1-21 R R 12 23 2. Set to +5VSB to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up . • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the...
... ATX power supply that you can connect to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in the BIOS. The USBPW1-4 jumper is for each USB port; KBPWR 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB M2V-MX M2V-MX Keyboard Power Setting 3. otherwise, the system would not power up feature. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) ... Wake Up +5V +5VSB (Default) • The USB device wake-up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in sleep mode. ASUS M2V-MX 1-21 R R 12 23 2. Set to +5VSB to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up . • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the...
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... Configuration" for Serial ATA signal cables. R GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND M2V-MX SATA_E1 SATA_E2 M2V-MX SATA_E Connectors • Before creating a RAID set using Serial ATA hard disks, make sure that you have connected the Serial... ATA signal cables and installed Serial ATA hard disk drives; The JMicron SATA controller mode item in the BIOS is set ....
... Configuration" for Serial ATA signal cables. R GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND M2V-MX SATA_E1 SATA_E2 M2V-MX SATA_E Connectors • Before creating a RAID set using Serial ATA hard disks, make sure that you have connected the Serial... ATA signal cables and installed Serial ATA hard disk drives; The JMicron SATA controller mode item in the BIOS is set ....
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...of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector is for details. ASUS M2V-MX 1-29 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set the Front Panel Support Type item in the BIOS setup to HD Audio. R Azalia-compliant pin definition Legacy AC'97-compliant pin... definition AGND PRESENSE# MIC2_JD HP_HD AGND NC NC NC M2V-MX AAFP MIC2_L MIC2_R Line out_R NC Line out_L MIC2_L MIC2_R HP_R Jack_Sense ...
...of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector is for details. ASUS M2V-MX 1-29 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set the Front Panel Support Type item in the BIOS setup to HD Audio. R Azalia-compliant pin definition Legacy AC'97-compliant pin... definition AGND PRESENSE# MIC2_JD HP_HD AGND NC NC NC M2V-MX AAFP MIC2_L MIC2_R Line out_R NC Line out_L MIC2_L MIC2_R HP_R Jack_Sense ...
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R PLED SPEAKER PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker PANEL M2V-MX IDE_LED M2V-MX System Panel Connector IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- PWR Ground Reset Ground Reset PWRSW • System power LED This 3-pin connector is for the system power button. The ... to the HDD. • System warning speaker This 4-pin connector is read from or written to this connector. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. ASUS M2V-MX 1-31 System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. 10. Pressing the power button turns the system ON or...
R PLED SPEAKER PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker PANEL M2V-MX IDE_LED M2V-MX System Panel Connector IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- PWR Ground Reset Ground Reset PWRSW • System power LED This 3-pin connector is for the system power button. The ... to the HDD. • System warning speaker This 4-pin connector is read from or written to this connector. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. ASUS M2V-MX 1-31 System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. 10. Pressing the power button turns the system ON or...
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Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 2 BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 2 BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
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...the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. e. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 3. Click Start from the menu, then select Format. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window ... Chapter 2: BIOS Setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following to create a bootable floppy disk. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in case you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. b. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS...
...the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. e. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 3. Click Start from the menu, then select Format. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window ... Chapter 2: BIOS Setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following to create a bootable floppy disk. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in case you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. b. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS...
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... drive. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.00 FLASH TYPE: PMC 49FL004T LPC Current ROM BOARD: M2V-MX VER: 0113 DATE: 09/15/06 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch ASUS M2V-MX [B] Backup [ESC] Exit [Up.../Down/Home/End] Move 2- b. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long...
... drive. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.00 FLASH TYPE: PMC 49FL004T LPC Current ROM BOARD: M2V-MX VER: 0113 DATE: 09/15/06 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch ASUS M2V-MX [B] Backup [ESC] Exit [Up.../Down/Home/End] Move 2- b. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long...
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...process. Then press . 4. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the bootable floppy disk you to update the BIOS file in DOS mode, then at least 1024KB free space to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you created earlier...for the main filename and three alphanumeric characters for reference only. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom Main filename Extension name 3. Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk with FAT 32/16 format only. • Do not shut down or reset the system ...
...process. Then press . 4. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the bootable floppy disk you to update the BIOS file in DOS mode, then at least 1024KB free space to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you created earlier...for the main filename and three alphanumeric characters for reference only. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom Main filename Extension name 3. Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk with FAT 32/16 format only. • Do not shut down or reset the system ...
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... motherboard. Erasing flash ...... done Writing flash ...... 0x0008CC00 (9%) Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to a bootable floppy disk. ASUS M2V-MX 2- A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. done Write to type the exact...
... motherboard. Erasing flash ...... done Writing flash ...... 0x0008CC00 (9%) Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to a bootable floppy disk. ASUS M2V-MX 2- A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. done Write to type the exact...
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... 1. Insert the floppy disk with the original or updated BIOS file to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during flash BIOS Reading file ....... Starting BIOS recovery... Start flashing... 2- Chapter 2: BIOS Setup Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends... for floppy... done Writing flash ...... Turn on the system. 2. done Please restart your computer A:\> 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that you to the floppy disk drive. 3. Floppy found , the utility reads the...
... 1. Insert the floppy disk with the original or updated BIOS file to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during flash BIOS Reading file ....... Starting BIOS recovery... Start flashing... 2- Chapter 2: BIOS Setup Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends... for floppy... done Writing flash ...... Turn on the system. 2. done Please restart your computer A:\> 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that you to the floppy disk drive. 3. Floppy found , the utility reads the...
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...: 1. The utility then updates the corrupted BIOS file. Checking for floppy... Start flashing... ASUS M2V-MX 2- Checking for floppy... Starting BIOS recovery... Bad BIOS checksum. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for the original or updated BIOS file. Starting BIOS recovery... Doing so can cause system...
...: 1. The utility then updates the corrupted BIOS file. Checking for floppy... Start flashing... ASUS M2V-MX 2- Checking for floppy... Starting BIOS recovery... Bad BIOS checksum. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for the original or updated BIOS file. Starting BIOS recovery... Doing so can cause system...
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... allows 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. The Drivers menu appears. 2. 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the...
... allows 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. The Drivers menu appears. 2. 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the...
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Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select. ASUS M2V-MX 2- Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Click Next. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from the Internet option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3.
Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select. ASUS M2V-MX 2- Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Click Next. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from the Internet option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3.
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... complete the update process. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Launch the...
... complete the update process. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Launch the...