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... 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 items 4-11 4.2.5 Sub-menu items 4-11 4.2.6 Configuration fields 4-11 4.2.7 Pop-up window 4-11 4.2.8 Scroll bar...
... 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 items 4-11 4.2.5 Sub-menu items 4-11 4.2.6 Configuration fields 4-11 4.2.7 Pop-up window 4-11 4.2.8 Scroll bar...
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... RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND M2V SATA RAID Connector ASUS M2V 2-25 The Marvell® 88SE6121 controller allows you to the Marvell® 88SE6121 Serial ATA connector. Do not install the operating system with the device ... Serial ATA solution The Serial ATA cable is smaller and more flexible, allowing easier routing inside the chassis. Important notes on this motherboard. • Install Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later versions when using Serial ATA drives. 4.
... RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND M2V SATA RAID Connector ASUS M2V 2-25 The Marvell® 88SE6121 controller allows you to the Marvell® 88SE6121 Serial ATA connector. Do not install the operating system with the device ... Serial ATA solution The Serial ATA cable is smaller and more flexible, allowing easier routing inside the chassis. Important notes on this motherboard. • Install Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later versions when using Serial ATA drives. 4.
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...; XP: 1. Click the Turn Off button to shut down the computer. 3. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. 3.2.2 Using the dual-function power switch While the system is selected, then click the OK button ...to shut down the computer. 3. 3.2 Powering off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows® 2000/XP: 1. Make sure that the Shut down option button is ON, pressing the power switch for more than four seconds puts the system...
...; XP: 1. Click the Turn Off button to shut down the computer. 3. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. 3.2.2 Using the dual-function power switch While the system is selected, then click the OK button ...to shut down the computer. 3. 3.2 Powering off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows® 2000/XP: 1. Make sure that the Shut down option button is ON, pressing the power switch for more than four seconds puts the system...
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... My Computer. d. ASUS M2V 4- Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard support CD. 4. Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk during POST. 3. From your BIOS The following to create a bootable floppy disk. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. OR If ... press . Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. e. c. ASUS EZ Flash - ASUS Update - ASUS AFUDOS - Updates the BIOS using Windows® 2000, select Full option button from the menu, then select Format. Click File from the format type, then ...
... My Computer. d. ASUS M2V 4- Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard support CD. 4. Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk during POST. 3. From your BIOS The following to create a bootable floppy disk. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. OR If ... press . Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. e. c. ASUS EZ Flash - ASUS Update - ASUS AFUDOS - Updates the BIOS using Windows® 2000, select Full option button from the menu, then select Format. Click File from the format type, then ...
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... update method, then click Next. See page 5‑3 for the Utilities menu screen. 3. ASUS M2V 4- Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. Launch the utility from the Windows desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update initial screen appears. 2. The Drivers menu appears. 2. To update the BIOS using...
... update method, then click Next. See page 5‑3 for the Utilities menu screen. 3. ASUS M2V 4- Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. Launch the utility from the Windows desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update initial screen appears. 2. The Drivers menu appears. 2. To update the BIOS using...
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From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you to avoid network traffic, or choose Auto Select. Select the file, click Open, then follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. 6. Follow the instructions on the succeeding screens to complete the update process. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS Setup If you select updating/ downloading from a file, a window prompts you to download. Click Next. 5. 3. If you select the option to update the BIOS from the Internet, select the ASUS FTP site nearest you wish to locate the file. Click Next. 4.
From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you to avoid network traffic, or choose Auto Select. Select the file, click Open, then follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. 6. Follow the instructions on the succeeding screens to complete the update process. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS Setup If you select updating/ downloading from a file, a window prompts you to download. Click Next. 5. 3. If you select the option to update the BIOS from the Internet, select the ASUS FTP site nearest you wish to locate the file. Click Next. 4.
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...item with the configuration options for that menu. Select Screen Select Item +- A configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and is not user-configurable. ASUS M2V 4-11 For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Language Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave Secondary... F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items Pop-up window with a sub-menu on the menu bar have their respective menu items. Main menu items Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select...
...item with the configuration options for that menu. Select Screen Select Item +- A configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and is not user-configurable. ASUS M2V 4-11 For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Language Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave Secondary... F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items Pop-up window with a sub-menu on the menu bar have their respective menu items. Main menu items Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select...
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... operation. Exit & Save Changes Once you are saved to the CMOS RAM. If you select this menu. Pressing does not immediately exit this option, a confirmation window appears. ASUS M2V 4-35 When you made to the Setup program.
... operation. Exit & Save Changes Once you are saved to the CMOS RAM. If you select this menu. Pressing does not immediately exit this option, a confirmation window appears. ASUS M2V 4-35 When you made to the Setup program.
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... Select Exit Saving Changes or make other changes before saving the values to load default values. Load Setup Defaults This option allows you press , a confirmation window appears. When you select this option, a confirmation appears. Discard Changes Allows you to discard any changes and load the previously saved values. Select Yes to...
... Select Exit Saving Changes or make other changes before saving the values to load default values. Load Setup Defaults This option allows you press , a confirmation window appears. When you select this option, a confirmation appears. Discard Changes Allows you to discard any changes and load the previously saved values. Select Yes to...
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... Autorun is NOT enabled in your CD-ROM drive. ASUS M2V 5- Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to run the CD. Click an item to install Click an icon to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Visit the ASUS website for general reference only. Motherboard settings and... that enhance the motherboard features. Refer to change at any time without notice. The contents of your computer. 5.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 2000/XP/2003 Server operating systems (OS).
... Autorun is NOT enabled in your CD-ROM drive. ASUS M2V 5- Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to run the CD. Click an item to install Click an icon to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Visit the ASUS website for general reference only. Motherboard settings and... that enhance the motherboard features. Refer to change at any time without notice. The contents of your computer. 5.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 2000/XP/2003 Server operating systems (OS).
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.... Your system boots with complex images. ASUS M2V 5- The next screen prompts you click on an image, it with the new logo, use the ASUS Update utility to update it displays larger on the Ratio item and select your BIOS boot logo. Instead of starting from the Windows Start menu to update the BIOS...
.... Your system boots with complex images. ASUS M2V 5- The next screen prompts you click on an image, it with the new logo, use the ASUS Update utility to update it displays larger on the Ratio item and select your BIOS boot logo. Instead of starting from the Windows Start menu to update the BIOS...
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... tolerance or performance benefits of RAID. JBOD stands for details. 5-10 Chapter 5: Software support 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 a floppy...
... tolerance or performance benefits of RAID. JBOD stands for details. 5-10 Chapter 5: Software support 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 a floppy...
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... driver is required when installing Windows® XP/2000 operating system. To install the RAID driver: 1. During the OS installation, the system prompts you to press the F6 key to complete the process. 3. Insert a clean floppy disk into the floppy disk drive and execute Makedisk.exe. ASUS M2V 5-19 Insert the motherboard support...
... driver is required when installing Windows® XP/2000 operating system. To install the RAID driver: 1. During the OS installation, the system prompts you to press the F6 key to complete the process. 3. Insert a clean floppy disk into the floppy disk drive and execute Makedisk.exe. ASUS M2V 5-19 Insert the motherboard support...
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...the Power menu, select the item ACPI 2.0 Support and set to Yes. Save your changes and exit BIOS Setup. 5. From the Windows® 2000/XP operating system, click the Start button. Make sure the Control Panel is set it to Enabled. Make sure to ...set it to Classic View. 3. Click OK to install the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ driver and application before using this feature. 5-20 Chapter 5: Software support Windows® 2000/XP 1. Double-click the Display icon in the user guide. 4. The following dialog box appears. 5. 5.6 Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology The...
...the Power menu, select the item ACPI 2.0 Support and set to Yes. Save your changes and exit BIOS Setup. 5. From the Windows® 2000/XP operating system, click the Start button. Make sure the Control Panel is set it to Enabled. Make sure to ...set it to Classic View. 3. Click OK to install the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ driver and application before using this feature. 5-20 Chapter 5: Software support Windows® 2000/XP 1. Double-click the Display icon in the user guide. 4. The following dialog box appears. 5. 5.6 Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology The...
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... "5.2.3 Utilities menu", for details. The Cool 'n' Quiet!™ technology screen appears and displays the current CPU Frequency and CPU Voltage. ASUS M2V 5-21 5.6.2 Launching the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ software The motherboard support CD includes the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ software that enables you are using Windows® 98SE/ME/2000, click the Start button.
... "5.2.3 Utilities menu", for details. The Cool 'n' Quiet!™ technology screen appears and displays the current CPU Frequency and CPU Voltage. ASUS M2V 5-21 5.6.2 Launching the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ software The motherboard support CD includes the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ software that enables you are using Windows® 98SE/ME/2000, click the Start button.
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... 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 items 4-11 4.2.5 Sub-menu items 4-11 4.2.6 Configuration fields 4-11 4.2.7 Pop-up window 4-11 4.2.8 Scroll bar...
... 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 items 4-11 4.2.5 Sub-menu items 4-11 4.2.6 Configuration fields 4-11 4.2.7 Pop-up window 4-11 4.2.8 Scroll bar...
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Important notes on this motherboard. • Install Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later versions when using Serial ATA drives. 4. SATA_RAID1 M2V GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND M2V SATA RAID Connector 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information Marvell® 88SE6121 Serial ATA connector (7-pin SATA_RAID1) This connector is smaller and more flexible, allowing easier...
Important notes on this motherboard. • Install Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later versions when using Serial ATA drives. 4. SATA_RAID1 M2V GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND M2V SATA RAID Connector 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information Marvell® 88SE6121 Serial ATA connector (7-pin SATA_RAID1) This connector is smaller and more flexible, allowing easier...
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..., the system enters the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. Click the Turn Off button to shut down function If you are using Windows® XP: 1. Click the Start button then select Turn Off Computer. 2. See section "4.5 Power Menu" in Chapter 4. 3- Chapter 3: Powering up 3.2 ...puts the system to sleep mode or to shut down . The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down the computer. 3. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. 3.2.2 Using the dual-function power switch While the system is selected, then click...
..., the system enters the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. Click the Turn Off button to shut down function If you are using Windows® XP: 1. Click the Start button then select Turn Off Computer. 2. See section "4.5 Power Menu" in Chapter 4. 3- Chapter 3: Powering up 3.2 ...puts the system to sleep mode or to shut down . The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down the computer. 3. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. 3.2.2 Using the dual-function power switch While the system is selected, then click...
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... disk into the drive. OR If you need to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. e. ASUS M2V 4- ASUS EZ Flash - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - DOS environment Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk into the floppy disk drive. Windows® 2000/XP environment a.
... disk into the drive. OR If you need to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. e. ASUS M2V 4- ASUS EZ Flash - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - DOS environment Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk into the floppy disk drive. Windows® 2000/XP environment a.
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... appears. 2. ASUS M2V 4- See page 5‑3 for the Utilities menu screen. 3. Insert the support CD into your desired update method, then click Next. To update the BIOS using ASUS Update: 1. To install ASUS Update: 1. Select your system. 4.1.6 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a...Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. The ASUS Update utility is available in Windows® environment. Launch the utility from the Windows desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update initial screen appears. 2. This ...
... appears. 2. ASUS M2V 4- See page 5‑3 for the Utilities menu screen. 3. Insert the support CD into your desired update method, then click Next. To update the BIOS using ASUS Update: 1. To install ASUS Update: 1. Select your system. 4.1.6 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a...Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. The ASUS Update utility is available in Windows® environment. Launch the utility from the Windows desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update initial screen appears. 2. This ...