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... 4.6.3 Security 4-31 4.7 Tools menu 4-34 4.8 Exit menu 4-35 Chapter 5: Software support 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support CD information 5-1 5.2.1 Running the support CD 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu 5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu 5-3 5.2.4 Make disk menu 5-4 5.2.5 Manuals menu 5-5 5.2.6 ASUS Contact information 5-5 5.2.7 Other information 5-6 5.3 Software Information 5-8 ASUS MyLogo2 5-8 5.4 RAID configurations 5-10 5.4.1 Installing hard disks 5-11 5.4.2 VIA RAID configurations 5-12 5.5 Creating a RAID...
... 4.6.3 Security 4-31 4.7 Tools menu 4-34 4.8 Exit menu 4-35 Chapter 5: Software support 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support CD information 5-1 5.2.1 Running the support CD 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu 5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu 5-3 5.2.4 Make disk menu 5-4 5.2.5 Manuals menu 5-5 5.2.6 ASUS Contact information 5-5 5.2.7 Other information 5-6 5.3 Software Information 5-8 ASUS MyLogo2 5-8 5.4 RAID configurations 5-10 5.4.1 Installing hard disks 5-11 5.4.2 VIA RAID configurations 5-12 5.5 Creating a RAID...
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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 ... 2.0/1.1 DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME ATX power supply (with 4-pin 12V plug) ATX form factor: 12 in x 8.0 in (30.5 cm x 20.5 cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II Anti-virus software (OEM version) * Specifications are subject to change without notice. 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 ... 2.0/1.1 DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME ATX power supply (with 4-pin 12V plug) ATX form factor: 12 in x 8.0 in (30.5 cm x 20.5 cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II Anti-virus software (OEM version) * Specifications are subject to change without notice. xii
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... the card to the chassis with the expansion card and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . Turn on the slot. 5. Install the software drivers for information on the next page. 3. Make sure to the tables on BIOS setup. 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated...
... the card to the chassis with the expansion card and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . Turn on the slot. 5. Install the software drivers for information on the next page. 3. Make sure to the tables on BIOS setup. 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated...
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... - - - - - - shared - - - - - shared shared shared shared - - - - - - Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. ASUS M2V 2-17 shared - - - - - shared - - - shared - - - - - IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. shared - - - F G - - ... - - - - - H - - - - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments.
... - - - - - - shared - - - - - shared shared shared shared - - - - - - Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. ASUS M2V 2-17 shared - - - - - shared - - - shared - - - - - IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. shared - - - F G - - ... - - - - - H - - - - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments.
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... later versions when using Serial ATA drives. 4. This connector supports a Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drive, but it does not support Serial ATA CD/DVD driver. Do not install the operating system with the device connected to enable the hot-plug function for a Serial ATA signal cable. The lower pin count...; Hot plug support for Serial ATA drive and connections is not available on Serial ATA solution The Serial ATA cable is for external device. SATA_RAID1 M2V GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND M2V SATA RAID Connector ASUS M2V 2-25
... later versions when using Serial ATA drives. 4. This connector supports a Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drive, but it does not support Serial ATA CD/DVD driver. Do not install the operating system with the device connected to enable the hot-plug function for a Serial ATA signal cable. The lower pin count...; Hot plug support for Serial ATA drive and connections is not available on Serial ATA solution The Serial ATA cable is for external device. SATA_RAID1 M2V GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND M2V SATA RAID Connector ASUS M2V 2-25
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...: 1. To update the BIOS using ASUS Update: 1. The ASUS Update initial screen appears. 2. ASUS M2V 4- See page 5‑3 for the Utilities menu screen. 3. The ASUS Update utility is available in the support CD that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Launch the utility from the Windows desktop...
...: 1. To update the BIOS using ASUS Update: 1. The ASUS Update initial screen appears. 2. ASUS M2V 4- See page 5‑3 for the Utilities menu screen. 3. The ASUS Update utility is available in the support CD that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Launch the utility from the Windows desktop...
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...] BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Enabled] Allows you to configure the USB 2.0 controller in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. ASUS M2V 4-17 Legacy USB Support [Enable] Allows you to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.4.3 CPU Configuration The items in... Speed : 2012MHz Current FSB Multiplier: 10x Maximum FSB Multiplier: 10x Able to enable or disable the Port 64/60 Emulation.Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]. The driver developer may enable it for the normal operation.
...] BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Enabled] Allows you to configure the USB 2.0 controller in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. ASUS M2V 4-17 Legacy USB Support [Enable] Allows you to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.4.3 CPU Configuration The items in... Speed : 2012MHz Current FSB Multiplier: 10x Maximum FSB Multiplier: 10x Able to enable or disable the Port 64/60 Emulation.Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]. The driver developer may enable it for the normal operation.
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Chapter summary 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support CD information 5-1 5.3 Software Information 5-8 5.4 RAID configurations 5-10 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-19 5.6 Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology 5-20 ASUS M2V
Chapter summary 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support CD information 5-1 5.3 Software Information 5-8 5.4 RAID configurations 5-10 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-19 5.6 Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology 5-20 ASUS M2V
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.... 5.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard contains useful software and several utility drivers that enhance the motherboard features. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in this chapter for updates. 5.2.1 Running the support CD To begin ...using the support CD, simply insert the CD into your computer. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to your hardware. Refer to run the CD. ASUS M2V 5- Visit the ASUS website...
.... 5.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard contains useful software and several utility drivers that enhance the motherboard features. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in this chapter for updates. 5.2.1 Running the support CD To begin ...using the support CD, simply insert the CD into your computer. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to your hardware. Refer to run the CD. ASUS M2V 5- Visit the ASUS website...
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... the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. Attansic L1 Gigabit Ethenet Driver Installs the Attansic L1 Gigabit Ethenet driver. Marvell 6121 SATA Controller Driver Installs the Marvell® 6121 SATA Controller drivers. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the USB 2.0 driver. 5- Chapter 5: Software support Realtek Audio Driver Installs the Realtek® audio controller and application...
... the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. Attansic L1 Gigabit Ethenet Driver Installs the Attansic L1 Gigabit Ethenet driver. Marvell 6121 SATA Controller Driver Installs the Marvell® 6121 SATA Controller drivers. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the USB 2.0 driver. 5- Chapter 5: Software support Realtek Audio Driver Installs the Realtek® audio controller and application...
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... a multimedia technology that enhances computer graphics and sound. DirectX® improves the multimedia features of drivers. Select and click an item to install the driver. 5- Chapter 5: Software support Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. Visit the Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com) for detailed information. 5.2.4 Make disk menu The Make...
... a multimedia technology that enhances computer graphics and sound. DirectX® improves the multimedia features of drivers. Select and click an item to install the driver. 5- Chapter 5: Software support Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. Visit the Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com) for detailed information. 5.2.4 Make disk menu The Make...
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...provide fault tolerance or performance benefits of a single disk alone, thus improving data access and storage. Refer to section "5.5 м Creating a RAID driver disk" for Just a Bunch of Disks or also called spanning, refers to hard disks that are not yet configured according to RAID. The following ...Using two Serial ATA hard disks, you use either Windows® XP or Windows® 2000 operating system (OS), copy first the RAID driver from one drive fails, the disk array management software directs all applications to the surviving drive as a single disk on multiple disks that of...
...provide fault tolerance or performance benefits of a single disk alone, thus improving data access and storage. Refer to section "5.5 м Creating a RAID driver disk" for Just a Bunch of Disks or also called spanning, refers to hard disks that are not yet configured according to RAID. The following ...Using two Serial ATA hard disks, you use either Windows® XP or Windows® 2000 operating system (OS), copy first the RAID driver from one drive fails, the disk array management software directs all applications to the surviving drive as a single disk on multiple disks that of...
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... a clean floppy disk into the CD-ROM drive and locate the Makedisk.exe utility in "\Drivers\Chipset\drvdisk\Makedisk.exe" of the support CD. Write-protect the floppy disk to complete the installation. ASUS M2V 5-19 To create a RAID driver disk: 1. During the OS installation, the system prompts you to press the F6 key...
... a clean floppy disk into the CD-ROM drive and locate the Makedisk.exe utility in "\Drivers\Chipset\drvdisk\Makedisk.exe" of the support CD. Write-protect the floppy disk to complete the installation. ASUS M2V 5-19 To create a RAID driver disk: 1. During the OS installation, the system prompts you to press the F6 key...
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... pressing the key during the Power On Self-Tests (POST). 2. Reboot your operating system. Click the Power... Click OK to install the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ driver and application before using this feature. 5-20 Chapter 5: Software support Make sure to effect settings. Turn on your computer and set to Enabled. In the...
... pressing the key during the Power On Self-Tests (POST). 2. Reboot your operating system. Click the Power... Click OK to install the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ driver and application before using this feature. 5-20 Chapter 5: Software support Make sure to effect settings. Turn on your computer and set to Enabled. In the...
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... 4.6.3 Security 4-31 4.7 Tools menu 4-34 4.8 Exit menu 4-35 Chapter 5: Software support 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support CD information 5-1 5.2.1 Running the support CD 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu 5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu 5-3 5.2.4 Make disk menu 5-4 5.2.5 Manuals menu 5-5 5.2.6 ASUS Contact information 5-5 5.2.7 Other information 5-6 5.3 Software Information 5-8 ASUS MyLogo2 5-8 5.4 RAID configurations 5-10 5.4.1 Installing hard disks 5-11 5.4.2 VIA RAID configurations 5-12 5.5 Creating a RAID...
... 4.6.3 Security 4-31 4.7 Tools menu 4-34 4.8 Exit menu 4-35 Chapter 5: Software support 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support CD information 5-1 5.2.1 Running the support CD 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu 5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu 5-3 5.2.4 Make disk menu 5-4 5.2.5 Manuals menu 5-5 5.2.6 ASUS Contact information 5-5 5.2.7 Other information 5-6 5.3 Software Information 5-8 ASUS MyLogo2 5-8 5.4 RAID configurations 5-10 5.4.1 Installing hard disks 5-11 5.4.2 VIA RAID configurations 5-12 5.5 Creating a RAID...
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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 ... 2.0/1.1 DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME ATX power supply (with 4-pin 12V plug) ATX form factor: 12 in x 8.0 in (30.5 cm x 20.5 cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II Anti-virus software (OEM version) * Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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 ... 2.0/1.1 DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME ATX power supply (with 4-pin 12V plug) ATX form factor: 12 in x 8.0 in (30.5 cm x 20.5 cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II Anti-virus software (OEM version) * Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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... steps to install an expansion card. 1. Read the documentation that they support. Turn on the next page. 3. Refer to install expansion cards. Install the software drivers for information on the slot. 5. The motherboard has available PCI slots, PCI Express x1 slot and PCI Express x16 slot. See Chapter 4 for the expansion... chassis with the expansion card and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . Secure the card to use . 4. Keep the screw for the card. 2. ASUS M2V 2-15
... steps to install an expansion card. 1. Read the documentation that they support. Turn on the next page. 3. Refer to install expansion cards. Install the software drivers for information on the slot. 5. The motherboard has available PCI slots, PCI Express x1 slot and PCI Express x16 slot. See Chapter 4 for the expansion... chassis with the expansion card and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . Secure the card to use . 4. Keep the screw for the card. 2. ASUS M2V 2-15
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... 6121 SATA SATA USB1 USB2 USB3 USB4 HD audio shared - - - - - shared shared shared shared - - - - - - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. shared - - - -
... 6121 SATA SATA USB1 USB2 USB3 USB4 HD audio shared - - - - - shared shared shared shared - - - - - - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. shared - - - -
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To install ASUS Update: 1. ASUS M2V 4- Insert the support CD into your desired update method, then click Next. Select your system. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. To update the BIOS using ASUS Update: 1. The Drivers menu...
To install ASUS Update: 1. ASUS M2V 4- Insert the support CD into your desired update method, then click Next. Select your system. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. To update the BIOS using ASUS Update: 1. The Drivers menu...
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If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is disabled. ASUS M2V 4-17 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.4.3 CPU Configuration The items in HiSpeed (480 Mbps) or Full Speed (12 Mbps). The driver developer may enable it for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] Port 64/60 Emulation [Enabled] Allows...
If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is disabled. ASUS M2V 4-17 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.4.3 CPU Configuration The items in HiSpeed (480 Mbps) or Full Speed (12 Mbps). The driver developer may enable it for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] Port 64/60 Emulation [Enabled] Allows...