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...authorized in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; 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. All Rights Reserved. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN..., AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ii Checklist E2736 Revised Edition V2 July 2006 Copyright © 2006 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Products and corporate names appearing in this manual, including the products and software described in it, may not be extended if: (1)...
...authorized in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; 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. All Rights Reserved. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN..., AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ii Checklist E2736 Revised Edition V2 July 2006 Copyright © 2006 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Products and corporate names appearing in this manual, including the products and software described in it, may not be extended if: (1)...
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... Settings Configuration 4-30 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...
... Settings Configuration 4-30 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...
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Contents 5.6 Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology 5-20 5.6.1 Enabling Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology 5-20 5.6.2 Launching the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ software 5-21 vi
Contents 5.6 Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology 5-20 5.6.1 Enabling Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology 5-20 5.6.2 Launching the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ software 5-21 vi
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...information you have been added by your dealer. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 5: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that may include optional documentation, such as... manual contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ix Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may have to change... components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products.
...information you have been added by your dealer. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 5: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that may include optional documentation, such as... manual contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ix Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may have to change... components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products.
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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, 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, 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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...seated on BIOS setup. 2. Replace the system cover. 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure the card by adjusting the software settings. 1. See Chapter 4 for later use . Keep the screw for information on the slot. 5. Secure the card to the chassis with... Hardware information Turn on the next page. 3. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. Align the card connector with screws. 6. Refer to the tables on the system and change the necessary BIOS ...
...seated on BIOS setup. 2. Replace the system cover. 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure the card by adjusting the software settings. 1. See Chapter 4 for later use . Keep the screw for information on the slot. 5. Secure the card to the chassis with... Hardware information Turn on the next page. 3. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. Align the card connector with screws. 6. Refer to the tables on the system and change the necessary BIOS ...
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... BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the BIOS file. Award BootBlock BIOS v1.0 Copyright (c) 2000, Award Software, Inc. ASUS M2V 4- If all the necessary files are found ! Recovering the BIOS from the support CD To recover the BIOS from the support CD: 1. DO NOT... disk that contains the updated BIOS file. 4. Insert the floppy disk that allows you to the optical drive. 3. Starting BIOS recovery... Reading file "M2V.ROM". Completed. You can cause system boot failure! Insert the motherboard support CD to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during...
... BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the BIOS file. Award BootBlock BIOS v1.0 Copyright (c) 2000, Award Software, Inc. ASUS M2V 4- If all the necessary files are found ! Recovering the BIOS from the support CD To recover the BIOS from the support CD: 1. DO NOT... disk that contains the updated BIOS file. 4. Insert the floppy disk that allows you to the optical drive. 3. Starting BIOS recovery... Reading file "M2V.ROM". Completed. You can cause system boot failure! Insert the motherboard support CD to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during...
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... the BIOS from the USB flash disk To recover the BIOS from it... Pass 4. Turn on the system. 3. Award BootBlock BIOS v1.0 Copyright (c) 2000, Award Software, Inc. BIOS ROM checksum error Detecting IDE ATAPI device... Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. • Use only a USB flash disk...
... the BIOS from the USB flash disk To recover the BIOS from it... Pass 4. Turn on the system. 3. Award BootBlock BIOS v1.0 Copyright (c) 2000, Award Software, Inc. BIOS ROM checksum error Detecting IDE ATAPI device... Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. • Use only a USB flash disk...
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Chapter 5 This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. Software support
Chapter 5 This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. Software support
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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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... install Click an icon to display more information. 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. Motherboard settings and hardware options vary, so use the setup procedures presented in...The contents of the support CD to change at any time without notice. ASUS M2V 5- The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer. Visit the ASUS website for general reference only. Refer to your OS documentation for more information ...
... install Click an icon to display more information. 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. Motherboard settings and hardware options vary, so use the setup procedures presented in...The contents of the support CD to change at any time without notice. ASUS M2V 5- The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer. Visit the ASUS website for general reference only. Refer to your OS documentation for more information ...
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... necessary drivers to activate the devices. Attansic L1 Gigabit Ethenet Driver Installs the Attansic L1 Gigabit Ethenet driver. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the USB 2.0 driver. 5- Chapter 5: Software support VIA Chipset Driver Program Installs the VIA Chipset Driver Program. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Driver Installs the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology driver. 5.2.2 Drivers menu...
... necessary drivers to activate the devices. Attansic L1 Gigabit Ethenet Driver Installs the Attansic L1 Gigabit Ethenet driver. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the USB 2.0 driver. 5- Chapter 5: Software support VIA Chipset Driver Program Installs the VIA Chipset Driver Program. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Driver Installs the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology driver. 5.2.2 Drivers menu...
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....0. ASUS M2V 5- ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet Utility Installs the Cool 'n' Quiet! Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that the motherboard supports. ASUS Update Allows you can connect to download the latest version of any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer in healthy operating condition. ASUS Screen Saver Installs the ASUS screen saver. Technology software. 5.2.3 Utilities...
....0. ASUS M2V 5- ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet Utility Installs the Cool 'n' Quiet! Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that the motherboard supports. ASUS Update Allows you can connect to download the latest version of any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer in healthy operating condition. ASUS Screen Saver Installs the ASUS screen saver. Technology software. 5.2.3 Utilities...
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... you can enjoy watching TV and movies, capturing videos, or playing games in your computer. Select and click an item to install the driver. 5- Chapter 5: Software support View the online help for updates. The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0c is a multimedia technology that enhances computer graphics and sound. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs...
... you can enjoy watching TV and movies, capturing videos, or playing games in your computer. Select and click an item to install the driver. 5- Chapter 5: Software support View the online help for updates. The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0c is a multimedia technology that enhances computer graphics and sound. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs...
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Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the support CD. Browse this CD Displays the support CD contents in graphical format. 5- Chapter 5: Software support 5.2.7 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the motherboard. Click an icon to display the specified information.
Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the support CD. Browse this CD Displays the support CD contents in graphical format. 5- Chapter 5: Software support 5.2.7 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the motherboard. Click an icon to display the specified information.
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...." 3. View the online help or readme file that will conveniently guide you through the installation. When prompted for more information. Before using ASUS MyLogo2™ feature, use the AFUDOS utility to make a copy of the software applications that the BIOS Item Full Screen Logo is automatically installed when you want to use...
...." 3. View the online help or readme file that will conveniently guide you through the installation. When prompted for more information. Before using ASUS MyLogo2™ feature, use the AFUDOS utility to make a copy of the software applications that the BIOS Item Full Screen Logo is automatically installed when you want to use...
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...174; 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 data from the support CD to a second ...identical hard disk drives to read and write data in the SouthBridge to the entire system. JBOD stands for details. 5-10 Chapter 5: Software support Refer to RAID. This RAID configuration provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to support Redundant Array of RAID. 5.4 RAID configurations ...
...174; 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 data from the support CD to a second ...identical hard disk drives to read and write data in the SouthBridge to the entire system. JBOD stands for details. 5-10 Chapter 5: Software support Refer to RAID. This RAID configuration provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to support Redundant Array of RAID. 5.4 RAID configurations ...
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Boot-up your screen may not exactly match what is shown here. During POST, press to the next item : Confirm the selection : Exit 5-12 Chapter 5: Software support VIA Tech. The message describes the function of the screen is for reference only. The RAID BIOS information on RAID configurations under different operating ...
Boot-up your screen may not exactly match what is shown here. During POST, press to the next item : Confirm the selection : Exit 5-12 Chapter 5: Software support VIA Tech. The message describes the function of the screen is for reference only. The RAID BIOS information on RAID configurations under different operating ...
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.... Select Block Size, then press to step 9. 5. RAID 0 for performance RRAAIIDD 11 ffoorr ddaattaa pprrootteeccttiioonn RAID 0/1 RAID SPAN for data protection then press . 5-14 Chapter 5: Software support Press to confirm or to return to mark selected drive. A list of a lower array block size is recommended for data protection 1. The following confirmation...
.... Select Block Size, then press to step 9. 5. RAID 0 for performance RRAAIIDD 11 ffoorr ddaattaa pprrootteeccttiioonn RAID 0/1 RAID SPAN for data protection then press . 5-14 Chapter 5: Software support Press to confirm or to return to mark selected drive. A list of a lower array block size is recommended for data protection 1. The following confirmation...
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... can auto-configure the RAID array by selecting Auto Setup for Capacity or manually configure the RAID array for Capacity and press . Continue? (Y/N) 5-16 Chapter 5: Software support Use arrow keys to the configuration options. If you want to step 11. 9. If you select , the utility will be destroyed. Select Select Disk...
... can auto-configure the RAID array by selecting Auto Setup for Capacity or manually configure the RAID array for Capacity and press . Continue? (Y/N) 5-16 Chapter 5: Software support Use arrow keys to the configuration options. If you want to step 11. 9. If you select , the utility will be destroyed. Select Select Disk...