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... the products and software described in writing by the purchaser for identification or explanation and to infringe. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS..., LOSS OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. ii Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired...
... the products and software described in writing by the purchaser for identification or explanation and to infringe. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS..., LOSS OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. ii Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired...
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... 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 driver disk 5-19
... 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 driver disk 5-19
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... devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Make sure that your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before using...
... devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Make sure that your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before using...
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... the motherboard. Where to find more information Refer to perform when installing system components. About this guide is organized This manual contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ix Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters...These documents are also provided. • Chapter 5: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. It includes description of the support CD that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that...
... the motherboard. Where to find more information Refer to perform when installing system components. About this guide is organized This manual contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ix Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters...These documents are also provided. • Chapter 5: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. It includes description of the support CD that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that...
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...: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line: afudos /i[filename] In this manual.
...: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line: afudos /i[filename] In this manual.
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... PnP 4.4.1 JumperFree Configuration Config System Frequency/Voltage AI Overclocking [Auto] PLL1 Spread Spectrum [Enabled] AI Overclocking [Auto] Allows selection of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual - loads the standard settings for the CPU and other system devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values...
... PnP 4.4.1 JumperFree Configuration Config System Frequency/Voltage AI Overclocking [Auto] PLL1 Spread Spectrum [Enabled] AI Overclocking [Auto] Allows selection of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual - loads the standard settings for the CPU and other system devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values...
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...-related features. The following item appears only when the AI Overclocking item is detected, the item shows None. USB 1.1 Ports Configuration [Enable] Allows you to [Manual]. FSB Frequency [200] The valid input value is from 200 to display the configuration options. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] DDR Voltage [1.90V] Sets the DDR...
...-related features. The following item appears only when the AI Overclocking item is detected, the item shows None. USB 1.1 Ports Configuration [Enable] Allows you to [Manual]. FSB Frequency [200] The valid input value is from 200 to display the configuration options. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] DDR Voltage [1.90V] Sets the DDR...
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...cachable Runtime Legacy PSB [Disabled] Allows you to set the memory clock mode.Set by the code using [Auto] or select [Manual] to enable or disable the Runtime Legacy PSB. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Memory Controller Memory Controller Memory Configuration ECC Configuration...Auto] [Auto] [Disabled] [Disabled] Memclock Mode [Auto] Allows you to set using one of the standard values. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] [Limit] 4-18 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup Discrete leaves the PCI hole below the 4GB boundary undescribed. MTRR Mapping [Continuous] This option determines the ...
...cachable Runtime Legacy PSB [Disabled] Allows you to set the memory clock mode.Set by the code using [Auto] or select [Manual] to enable or disable the Runtime Legacy PSB. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Memory Controller Memory Controller Memory Configuration ECC Configuration...Auto] [Auto] [Disabled] [Disabled] Memclock Mode [Auto] Allows you to set using one of the standard values. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] [Limit] 4-18 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup Discrete leaves the PCI hole below the 4GB boundary undescribed. MTRR Mapping [Continuous] This option determines the ...
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Click an item to display the ASUS contact information. ASUS M2V 5- 5.2.5 Manuals menu The Manuals menu contains a list of this user guide. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of supplementary user manuals. Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu to open the manual files in PDF. 5.2.6 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to open the manual.
Click an item to display the ASUS contact information. ASUS M2V 5- 5.2.5 Manuals menu The Manuals menu contains a list of this user guide. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of supplementary user manuals. Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu to open the manual files in PDF. 5.2.6 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to open the manual.
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... with create array menu options. Select RAID 0 for capacity 2. Select Auto Setup for stripped sets. The supported RAID configurations appear on disks, Continue? (Y/N) ASUS M2V 5-13 Auto create array will destroy all data on a pop-up menu. The following confirmation message appears. VIA Tech. From the create array menu, select...to auto-configure, proceed to the next step, otherwise, skip to auto-configure the RAID array by selecting Auto Setup for Performance or manually configure the RAID array for Performance and press . If you may choose to step 5. 3. Create Array 1.
... with create array menu options. Select RAID 0 for capacity 2. Select Auto Setup for stripped sets. The supported RAID configurations appear on disks, Continue? (Y/N) ASUS M2V 5-13 Auto create array will destroy all data on a pop-up menu. The following confirmation message appears. VIA Tech. From the create array menu, select...to auto-configure, proceed to the next step, otherwise, skip to auto-configure the RAID array by selecting Auto Setup for Performance or manually configure the RAID array for Performance and press . If you may choose to step 5. 3. Create Array 1.
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...Press Yes(Y) to main menu. An asterisk appears before a selected drive. 7. If you selected , proceed to exit the duplication process. ASUS M2V 5-15 3. If you select the utility will duplicate your data. Select Start Create Process and press to the configuration options. Select Select Disk...Auto create array will be destroyed. Press anytime if you can auto-configure the RAID array by selecting Auto Setup for Data Security or manually configure the RAID array for Data Security and press . Duplicating... Continue? (Y/N) 10. Use arrow keys to step 6. 4. From this...
...Press Yes(Y) to main menu. An asterisk appears before a selected drive. 7. If you selected , proceed to exit the duplication process. ASUS M2V 5-15 3. If you select the utility will duplicate your data. Select Start Create Process and press to the configuration options. Select Select Disk...Auto create array will be destroyed. Press anytime if you can auto-configure the RAID array by selecting Auto Setup for Data Security or manually configure the RAID array for Data Security and press . Duplicating... Continue? (Y/N) 10. Use arrow keys to step 6. 4. From this...
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...? (Y/N) 8. From this point, you select , the following confirmation message appears. If you can auto-configure the RAID array by selecting Auto Setup for Capacity or manually configure the RAID array for spanned sets. Select Start Create Process and press to auto-configure, continue with next step; From the create array menu...
...? (Y/N) 8. From this point, you select , the following confirmation message appears. If you can auto-configure the RAID array by selecting Auto Setup for Capacity or manually configure the RAID array for spanned sets. Select Start Create Process and press to auto-configure, continue with next step; From the create array menu...
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...avoid computer virus infection. To install the RAID driver: 1. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to install third-party SCSI or RAID driver. 2. ASUS M2V 5-19 Press then insert the floppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows® XP/2000 operating system. 5.5 Creating ...system prompts you to press the F6 key to complete the installation. For additional information on RAID installation and configuration, refer to the Manuals menu of the motherboard support CD. 2. To create a RAID driver disk: 1. Insert the motherboard support CD into the CD-ROM ...
...avoid computer virus infection. To install the RAID driver: 1. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to install third-party SCSI or RAID driver. 2. ASUS M2V 5-19 Press then insert the floppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows® XP/2000 operating system. 5.5 Creating ...system prompts you to press the F6 key to complete the installation. For additional information on RAID installation and configuration, refer to the Manuals menu of the motherboard support CD. 2. To create a RAID driver disk: 1. Insert the motherboard support CD into the CD-ROM ...
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...repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). Checklist E2582 First Edition May 2006 Copyright © 2006 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ...TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. Product warranty or service will ...
...repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). Checklist E2582 First Edition May 2006 Copyright © 2006 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ...TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. Product warranty or service will ...
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... 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 driver disk 5-19
... 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 driver disk 5-19
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... devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Make sure that your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your local power company. • If the power supply is set to the correct voltage...
... devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Make sure that your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your local power company. • If the power supply is set to the correct voltage...
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... perform when installing system components. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. ix About this guide is organized This manual contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter...
... perform when installing system components. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. ix About this guide is organized This manual contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter...
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... a phrase. Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign indicates that you must press the Enter or Return key. Conventions used throughout this manual. Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line: afudos /i[filename] In this guide To make sure that appear in completing a task. Example: Means that...
... a phrase. Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign indicates that you must press the Enter or Return key. Conventions used throughout this manual. Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line: afudos /i[filename] In this guide To make sure that appear in completing a task. Example: Means that...
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... one of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. ASUS M2V 4-15 Take caution when changing the settings of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual - Auto - loads the optimal settings for the system. Overclock Profile - 4.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you...
... one of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. ASUS M2V 4-15 Take caution when changing the settings of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual - Auto - loads the optimal settings for the system. Overclock Profile - 4.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you...
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... to enable or disable the USB 2.0 ports. Select an item then press to change the USB-related features. If no USB device is set to [Manual]. Configuration options: [1.80V] [1.85V] [1.90V] [1.95V] 4.4.2 USB Configuration The items in this menu allows you to 400. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enable] 4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup...
... to enable or disable the USB 2.0 ports. Select an item then press to change the USB-related features. If no USB device is set to [Manual]. Configuration options: [1.80V] [1.85V] [1.90V] [1.95V] 4.4.2 USB Configuration The items in this menu allows you to 400. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enable] 4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup...