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...Chapter 2: BIOS setup 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...Information 2-19 2.4 Advanced menu 2-20 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 2-20 2.4.2 USB Configuration 2-21 2.4.3 CPU Configuration 2-22 2.4.4 Chipset 2-26 2.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration 2-27 2.4.6 PCI PnP 2-29 2.5 Power menu 2-30 2.5.1 Suspend Mode 2-30 2.5.2 ACPI...
...Chapter 2: BIOS setup 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...Information 2-19 2.4 Advanced menu 2-20 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 2-20 2.4.2 USB Configuration 2-21 2.4.3 CPU Configuration 2-22 2.4.4 Chipset 2-26 2.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration 2-27 2.4.6 PCI PnP 2-29 2.5 Power menu 2-30 2.5.1 Suspend Mode 2-30 2.5.2 ACPI...
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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 FX/ Athlon™ 64 X2/Athlon™ 64/AMD Sempron™ processor AMD64 architecture enables simultaneous 32-bit and 64-bit computing Supports AMD Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology VIA...
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 FX/ Athlon™ 64 X2/Athlon™ 64/AMD Sempron™ processor AMD64 architecture enables simultaneous 32-bit and 64-bit computing Supports AMD Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology VIA...
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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 connector supports additional 4 USB ports 24-pin ATX power connector 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x S/PDIF out connector 1 x CD audio-in connector 1 x CPU/ 1 x Chassis fan...
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 connector supports additional 4 USB ports 24-pin ATX power connector 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x S/PDIF out connector 1 x CD audio-in connector 1 x CPU/ 1 x Chassis fan...
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...in packets. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology The motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology, which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for 3D graphics and other memory... demanding applications. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that speeds up to your network or broadband connection with existing PCI specifications. PCI Express features point‑to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0. ASUS M2V-MX...
...in packets. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology The motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology, which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for 3D graphics and other memory... demanding applications. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that speeds up to your network or broadband connection with existing PCI specifications. PCI Express features point‑to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0. ASUS M2V-MX...
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... codes and data are corrupted. eliminates the need to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD in the motherboard allows you to buy a replacement ROM chip. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is required prior using an OS-based flash utility. This ... each parameter. When the system hangs due to launch the utility and update the BIOS without preparing a bootable diskette or using C.P.R. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to personalize and add styles to open the system chassis and clear the RTC...
... codes and data are corrupted. eliminates the need to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD in the motherboard allows you to buy a replacement ROM chip. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is required prior using an OS-based flash utility. This ... each parameter. When the system hangs due to launch the utility and update the BIOS without preparing a bootable diskette or using C.P.R. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to personalize and add styles to open the system chassis and clear the RTC...
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Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. CPU, and Chassis Fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~740mA (8.88W max.) or a total of the connector. DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, making...wire of each cable matches the ground pin of 1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at +12V. R M2V-MX CD (black) Right Audio Channel Ground Ground Left Audio Channel M2V-MX Internal Audio Connector ASUS M2V-MX 1-27 Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors. These are not jumpers!...
Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. CPU, and Chassis Fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~740mA (8.88W max.) or a total of the connector. DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, making...wire of each cable matches the ground pin of 1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at +12V. R M2V-MX CD (black) Right Audio Channel Ground Ground Left Audio Channel M2V-MX Internal Audio Connector ASUS M2V-MX 1-27 Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors. These are not jumpers!...
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...menu allows you to configure the USB ports. The value of USB devices at startup. You can also type the desired CPU frequency using the numeric keypad. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is detected, the item shows None. If no...USB 2.0 Ports Enable [Enable] Legacy USB Support [Enabled] Port 64/60 Emulation [Disabled] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Enabled] The Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the auto-detected values. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] ASUS M2V-MX 2-21 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enable]...
...menu allows you to configure the USB ports. The value of USB devices at startup. You can also type the desired CPU frequency using the numeric keypad. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is detected, the item shows None. If no...USB 2.0 Ports Enable [Enable] Legacy USB Support [Enabled] Port 64/60 Emulation [Disabled] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Enabled] The Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the auto-detected values. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] ASUS M2V-MX 2-21 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enable]...
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...Enabled] Memory Controller AMD Overclocking Configuration AMD Overclocking Configuration Processor Frequency Multiplier [Auto] Processor Voltage [Auto] 2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup CPU Configuration Module Version:13.06 AGESA Version:02.06.11 Physical Count: 1 Logical Count: 2 AMD Athlon(tm) 64 X2 Dual... automatically detects. Port 64/60 Emulation [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the BIOS EHCI hand-off support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.4.3 CPU Configuration The items in HiSpeed (480 Mbps) or Full Speed (12 Mbps). Configuration options: [HiSpeed] [Full...
...Enabled] Memory Controller AMD Overclocking Configuration AMD Overclocking Configuration Processor Frequency Multiplier [Auto] Processor Voltage [Auto] 2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup CPU Configuration Module Version:13.06 AGESA Version:02.06.11 Physical Count: 1 Logical Count: 2 AMD Athlon(tm) 64 X2 Dual... automatically detects. Port 64/60 Emulation [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the BIOS EHCI hand-off support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.4.3 CPU Configuration The items in HiSpeed (480 Mbps) or Full Speed (12 Mbps). Configuration options: [HiSpeed] [Full...
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...Disabled] [Enabled] High Definition Audio [Auto] Allows you to northbridge frequency selection by CPU capability. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration Serial ATA IDE ...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]...to disable or enable the onboard LAN controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS M2V-MX 2-27 This item appears only when the Onboard LAN item is set the high ...
...Disabled] [Enabled] High Definition Audio [Auto] Allows you to northbridge frequency selection by CPU capability. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration Serial ATA IDE ...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]...to disable or enable the onboard LAN controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS M2V-MX 2-27 This item appears only when the Onboard LAN item is set the high ...
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... 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 a Windows® environment. ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard for opening, viewing, and printing documents in healthy operating condition. 3- Chapter 3: Software support ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep...
... 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 a Windows® environment. ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard for opening, viewing, and printing documents in healthy operating condition. 3- Chapter 3: Software support ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep...