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... down function 3-2 3.2.2 Using the dual-function power switch 3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-1 4.1.2 Using AFUDOS to update the BIOS 4-2 4.1.3 Using AFUDOS to copy BIOS from PC 4-3 4.1.4 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS 4-4 4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 Utilities 4-5 4.1.6 ASUS Update 4-7 4.2 BIOS Setup program 4-9 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-10 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-10 4.2.3 Navigation keys 4-10 4.2.4 Menu...
... down function 3-2 3.2.2 Using the dual-function power switch 3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-1 4.1.2 Using AFUDOS to update the BIOS 4-2 4.1.3 Using AFUDOS to copy BIOS from PC 4-3 4.1.4 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS 4-4 4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 Utilities 4-5 4.1.6 ASUS Update 4-7 4.2 BIOS Setup program 4-9 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-10 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-10 4.2.3 Navigation keys 4-10 4.2.4 Menu...
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... and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 5: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that may have to perform when installing system components. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not ...when installing the motherboard. ix How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence and...
... and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 5: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that may have to perform when installing system components. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not ...when installing the motherboard. ix How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence and...
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...keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x S/PDIF output port 1 x RJ-45 port 1 x 6-channel audio ports (continued on the next page) xi M2V specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion slots Storage AI Audio LAN USB AI Overclocking Features Special features Back panel I/O Socket AM2 for AMD... ports CPU and Memory voltage adjustable SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) from 200 MHz up to 400 MHz at 1 MHz increment ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS EZ Flash ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS MyLogo2™ ASUS Q-Fan2 Technology...
...keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x S/PDIF output port 1 x RJ-45 port 1 x 6-channel audio ports (continued on the next page) xi M2V specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion slots Storage AI Audio LAN USB AI Overclocking Features Special features Back panel I/O Socket AM2 for AMD... ports CPU and Memory voltage adjustable SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) from 200 MHz up to 400 MHz at 1 MHz increment ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS EZ Flash ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS MyLogo2™ ASUS Q-Fan2 Technology...
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xii M2V specifications summary Internal I/O BIOS features Industry standard Manageability Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD contents 2 x USB 2.0 connectors for 4 additional USB ports 1 x CPU fan connector 2 x Chassis fan connectors... System panel connector Chassis Intrusion 3 x SATA connectors 2 x IDE connectors 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x COM connector 1 x S/PDIF Out connector 4Mb Flash ROM AMI BIOS with enhanced ACPI, PnP, DMI2.0, Green PCI 2.2, USB 2.0/1.1 DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME ATX power supply (with 4-pin 12V plug) ATX form factor...
xii M2V specifications summary Internal I/O BIOS features Industry standard Manageability Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD contents 2 x USB 2.0 connectors for 4 additional USB ports 1 x CPU fan connector 2 x Chassis fan connectors... System panel connector Chassis Intrusion 3 x SATA connectors 2 x IDE connectors 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x COM connector 1 x S/PDIF Out connector 4Mb Flash ROM AMI BIOS with enhanced ACPI, PnP, DMI2.0, Green PCI 2.2, USB 2.0/1.1 DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME ATX power supply (with 4-pin 12V plug) ATX form factor...
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.... Profile that provides 6-channel audio, audio jack-sensing and enumeration technology, and S/PDIF out support. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to share and distribute their favorite overclocking settings. See page 2-29. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction The BIOS settings can be stored in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users the freedom to...
.... Profile that provides 6-channel audio, audio jack-sensing and enumeration technology, and S/PDIF out support. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to share and distribute their favorite overclocking settings. See page 2-29. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction The BIOS settings can be stored in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users the freedom to...
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... before loading the operating system. When the system hangs due to overclocking. See page 2-18. ASUS M2V 1- ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to personalize and add style to restore the previously saved settings. No need to use a DOS-based utility or boot from a floppy ... the need to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. Simply reboot the system to your system with customizable boot logos. See page 4-4. ASUS MyLogo2™ This new feature present in case the system hangs due to overclocking, C.P.R. See pages 4-30, 5‑7.
... before loading the operating system. When the system hangs due to overclocking. See page 2-18. ASUS M2V 1- ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to personalize and add style to restore the previously saved settings. No need to use a DOS-based utility or boot from a floppy ... the need to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. Simply reboot the system to your system with customizable boot logos. See page 4-4. ASUS MyLogo2™ This new feature present in case the system hangs due to overclocking, C.P.R. See pages 4-30, 5‑7.
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... USB12 Bottom: USB3 USB4 Top: RJ-45 Top:Line In Center:Line Out Below:Mic In Marvell 88SE6121 SATA_RAID1 LAN ATX12V EATXPWR VIA K8T890 PCIEX1_1 M2V PCIEX16_1 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power PCI1 SUPER I/O PCI2 USB78 ALC660 SB_PWR PCI3 CD AAFP SPDIF_OUT COM1 PCI4 FLOPPY VT8237A SATA2 CHA_FAN1 SATA1 4Mb...
... USB12 Bottom: USB3 USB4 Top: RJ-45 Top:Line In Center:Line Out Below:Mic In Marvell 88SE6121 SATA_RAID1 LAN ATX12V EATXPWR VIA K8T890 PCIEX1_1 M2V PCIEX16_1 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power PCI1 SUPER I/O PCI2 USB78 ALC660 SB_PWR PCI3 CD AAFP SPDIF_OUT COM1 PCI4 FLOPPY VT8237A SATA2 CHA_FAN1 SATA1 4Mb...
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...and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Assign an IRQ to the tables on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Refer to the card. Keep the screw for the card. 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is ...completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. The motherboard has available PCI slots, PCI Express ...
...and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Assign an IRQ to the tables on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Refer to the card. Keep the screw for the card. 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is ...completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. The motherboard has available PCI slots, PCI Express ...
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... time, and system setup parameters by the onboard button cell battery. Load the BIOS default settings or key-in CMOS, that include system setup information such as system passwords, is powered by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. ASUS M2V 2-19 To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug ...the power cord. 2. M2V M2V Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear CMOS You do not need to clear the...
... time, and system setup parameters by the onboard button cell battery. Load the BIOS default settings or key-in CMOS, that include system setup information such as system passwords, is powered by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. ASUS M2V 2-19 To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug ...the power cord. 2. M2V M2V Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear CMOS You do not need to clear the...
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... S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to wake up the computer from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in the BIOS . Otherwise, the system would not power up feature requires a power supply that can provide 500mA on the keyboard. 2. This feature requires an ... wake-up (3-pin USBPW1, USBPW2) Set these jumpers to +5V to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in sleep mode. 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information M2V M2V USB Device Wake-Up USBPW1 3 2 2 1 +5V +5VSB (Default) USBPW2 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) • The USB device wake-up . • The...
... S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to wake up the computer from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in the BIOS . Otherwise, the system would not power up feature requires a power supply that can provide 500mA on the keyboard. 2. This feature requires an ... wake-up (3-pin USBPW1, USBPW2) Set these jumpers to +5V to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in sleep mode. 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information M2V M2V USB Device Wake-Up USBPW1 3 2 2 1 +5V +5VSB (Default) USBPW2 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) • The USB device wake-up . • The...
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...LED lights up . Step 1 Connect the front panel cables to the motherboard. Step 2 Carefully connect the ASUS Q-Connector to install ASUS Q-Connector. Pressing the power switch turns the system between ON and SLEEP, or ON and SOFT OFF, ...their respective connectors on the system power, and blinks when the system is for proper connection and pin definition. The ASUS Q-Connector fits only in sleep mode. • System Warning Speaker Lead (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is ...LED Lead (3-1 pin PLED) This 3-1 pin connector connects to the labels on the BIOS or OS settings.
...LED lights up . Step 1 Connect the front panel cables to the motherboard. Step 2 Carefully connect the ASUS Q-Connector to install ASUS Q-Connector. Pressing the power switch turns the system between ON and SLEEP, or ON and SOFT OFF, ...their respective connectors on the system power, and blinks when the system is for proper connection and pin definition. The ASUS Q-Connector fits only in sleep mode. • System Warning Speaker Lead (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is ...LED Lead (3-1 pin PLED) This 3-1 pin connector connects to the labels on the BIOS or OS settings.
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Connect the power cord to enter BIOS Setup. Monitor b. External SCSI devices (starting with the last device on tests. Check the...front panel case lights up. If your retailer for the first time 1. System power (if you are running, the BIOS beeps or additional messages appear on the front of the system chassis. 4. Connect the power cord to switch on the... all switches are off. 3. Turn on , hold down to the power connector at the back of the chassis). 6. ASUS M2V 3- While the tests are using an ATX power supply, you press the ATX power switch. If you do not see ...
Connect the power cord to enter BIOS Setup. Monitor b. External SCSI devices (starting with the last device on tests. Check the...front panel case lights up. If your retailer for the first time 1. System power (if you are running, the BIOS beeps or additional messages appear on the front of the system chassis. 4. Connect the power cord to switch on the... all switches are off. 3. Turn on , hold down to the power connector at the back of the chassis). 6. ASUS M2V 3- While the tests are using an ATX power supply, you press the ATX power switch. If you do not see ...
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... Windows® 2000/XP: 1. If you press the power switch for less than four seconds, the system enters the soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. If you are using Windows® XP: 1. See section "4.5 Power Menu" in Chapter 4. 3- Chapter 3: Powering up Click the Start button then click... is ON, pressing the power switch for more than four seconds puts the system to sleep mode or to soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. Click the Turn Off button to shut down the computer. 3. 3.2 Powering off after Windows® shuts down. 3.2.2 Using the dual-function power...
... Windows® 2000/XP: 1. If you press the power switch for less than four seconds, the system enters the soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. If you are using Windows® XP: 1. See section "4.5 Power Menu" in Chapter 4. 3- Chapter 3: Powering up Click the Start button then click... is ON, pressing the power switch for more than four seconds puts the system to sleep mode or to soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. Click the Turn Off button to shut down the computer. 3. 3.2 Powering off after Windows® shuts down. 3.2.2 Using the dual-function power...
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Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. Chapter 4 This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. BIOS setup
Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. Chapter 4 This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. BIOS setup
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Chapter summary 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS Setup program 4-9 4.3 Main menu 4-12 4.4 Advanced menu 4-15 4.5 Power menu 4-25 4.6 Boot menu 4-29 4.7 Tools menu 4-34 4.8 Exit menu 4-35 ASUS M2V
Chapter summary 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS Setup program 4-9 4.3 Main menu 4-12 4.4 Advanced menu 4-15 4.5 Power menu 4-25 4.6 Boot menu 4-29 4.7 Tools menu 4-34 4.8 Exit menu 4-35 ASUS M2V
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... Refer to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. Click File from the format type, then click Start. ASUS AFUDOS - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - Updates the BIOS using Windows® 2000, select Full option button from the menu,... allow you are using a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard support CD. 4. ASUS M2V 4- ASUS EZ Flash - c. Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Updates the BIOS in the future. Windows® 2000/XP environment a. Insert a 1.44 MB ...
... Refer to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. Click File from the format type, then click Start. ASUS AFUDOS - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - Updates the BIOS using Windows® 2000, select Full option button from the menu,... allow you are using a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard support CD. 4. ASUS M2V 4- ASUS EZ Flash - c. Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Updates the BIOS in the future. Windows® 2000/XP environment a. Insert a 1.44 MB ...
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... done Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%) DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Save the BIOS file to update the BIOS To update the BIOS using the AFUDOS.EXE utility: 1. The BIOS information on your motherboard. done Erasing flash .... A:\>afudos /iM2V.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility -... exactly the same as shown. Visit the ASUS website to the bootable floppy disk. 5. Boot the system from the support CD to type the exact BIOS file name at the prompt. 2. What you copied to download the latest BIOS file for reference only. Reading file ........
... done Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%) DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Save the BIOS file to update the BIOS To update the BIOS using the AFUDOS.EXE utility: 1. The BIOS information on your motherboard. done Erasing flash .... A:\>afudos /iM2V.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility -... exactly the same as shown. Visit the ASUS website to the bootable floppy disk. 5. Boot the system from the support CD to type the exact BIOS file name at the prompt. 2. What you copied to download the latest BIOS file for reference only. Reading file ........
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... . Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Reading file ..... To copy the BIOS from PC You can use the AFUDOS.EXE utility to copy the current system BIOS to a floppy or hard disk and use it as shown. Reading flash ..... 0x0008CC00 (9%) ASUS M2V 4- Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00...
... . Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Reading file ..... To copy the BIOS from PC You can use the AFUDOS.EXE utility to copy the current system BIOS to a floppy or hard disk and use it as shown. Reading flash ..... 0x0008CC00 (9%) ASUS M2V 4- Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00...
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...your motherboard and rename the downloaded file as "M2V.ROM". 4- Chapter 4: BIOS Setup Make sure to a floppy disk. 2. done A:\> When the copy process is complete, the utility returns to the DOS prompt. 4.1.4 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you to easily update ...the BIOS without having to display the following. The EZ Flash is not write-protected. To launch EZ Flash...
...your motherboard and rename the downloaded file as "M2V.ROM". 4- Chapter 4: BIOS Setup Make sure to a floppy disk. 2. done A:\> When the copy process is complete, the utility returns to the DOS prompt. 4.1.4 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you to easily update ...the BIOS without having to display the following. The EZ Flash is not write-protected. To launch EZ Flash...
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... corrupted during the updating process. ASUS M2V 4- Starting BIOS recovery... Insert the floppy disk that allows you to the optical drive. 3. Checking for the BIOS file. You can cause system boot failure! User recovery requested. Rebooting. 4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the BIOS file. BIOS ROM checksum error Detecting IDE...
... corrupted during the updating process. ASUS M2V 4- Starting BIOS recovery... Insert the floppy disk that allows you to the optical drive. 3. Checking for the BIOS file. You can cause system boot failure! User recovery requested. Rebooting. 4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the BIOS file. BIOS ROM checksum error Detecting IDE...