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...floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 Using AFUDOS to update the BIOS 2-3 2.1.3 Using AFUDOS to copy BIOS from PC 2-4 2.1.4 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS 2-5 2.1.5 ASUS Update 2-7 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-9 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-10 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-10 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-10 2.2.4... Menu items 2-11 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-11 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-11 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-11 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-11 2.2.9 General help...
...floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 Using AFUDOS to update the BIOS 2-3 2.1.3 Using AFUDOS to copy BIOS from PC 2-4 2.1.4 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS 2-5 2.1.5 ASUS Update 2-7 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-9 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-10 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-10 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-10 2.2.4... Menu items 2-11 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-11 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-11 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-11 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-11 2.2.9 General help...
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... RSATA_RXN2 GND SATA2 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND M2V-TVM SATA connectors SATA1 Important note on Serial ATA Install the Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack1 before using Serial ATA. • For detailed instructions on how to configure RAID 0, 1, and JBOD,... of these connectors is set to 150 MB/s data transfer rates, faster than the standard parallel ATA with 133 MB/s (Ultra DMA133). ASUS M2V-TVM 1-23 Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for details.
... RSATA_RXN2 GND SATA2 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND M2V-TVM SATA connectors SATA1 Important note on Serial ATA Install the Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack1 before using Serial ATA. • For detailed instructions on how to configure RAID 0, 1, and JBOD,... of these connectors is set to 150 MB/s data transfer rates, faster than the standard parallel ATA with 133 MB/s (Ultra DMA133). ASUS M2V-TVM 1-23 Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for details.
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... 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. e. At the DOS prompt, type: format A:/S then press . b. 2.1 Managing and updating your Windows desktop, click on these utilities. ASUS EZ Flash - DOS environment Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk into the floppy disk drive. Click File from the format type, ... sections for this motherboard using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive. OR If you to restore the BIOS in a Windows® environment. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. Windows® 2000/XP environment a. If...
... 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. e. At the DOS prompt, type: format A:/S then press . b. 2.1 Managing and updating your Windows desktop, click on these utilities. ASUS EZ Flash - DOS environment Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk into the floppy disk drive. Click File from the format type, ... sections for this motherboard using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive. OR If you to restore the BIOS in a Windows® environment. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. Windows® 2000/XP environment a. If...
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... support CD that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. To install ASUS Update: 1. Insert the support CD into your desired update method, then click Next. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. The ASUS Update utility is copied into the CD-ROM drive. To...
... support CD that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. To install ASUS Update: 1. Insert the support CD into your desired update method, then click Next. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. The ASUS Update utility is copied into the CD-ROM drive. To...
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Click Next. 5. Select the file, click Open, then follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. 6. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you to locate the file. Follow the instructions on the succeeding screens to complete the update process. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS Setup Click Next. 4. If you select the option to update the BIOS from the Internet, select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to download. 3. If you select updating/ downloading from a file, a window prompts you wish to avoid network traffic, or choose Auto Select.
Click Next. 5. Select the file, click Open, then follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. 6. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you to locate the file. Follow the instructions on the succeeding screens to complete the update process. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS Setup Click Next. 4. If you select the option to update the BIOS from the Internet, select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to download. 3. If you select updating/ downloading from a file, a window prompts you wish to avoid network traffic, or choose Auto Select.
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... items on the menu bar have their respective menu items. Main menu items Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to display a pop-up window Scroll bar At the top right corner of the selected item. Use [+] or [-] to malfunction. You can not select an item that menu. 2.2.4 Menu... item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that is not user-configurable. ASUS M2V-TVM 2-11 Select Screen Select Item +- To change the value of options. Refer to "2.2.7 Pop-up window." 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to select a field. Configure DRAM Timing by a ...
... items on the menu bar have their respective menu items. Main menu items Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to display a pop-up window Scroll bar At the top right corner of the selected item. Use [+] or [-] to malfunction. You can not select an item that menu. 2.2.4 Menu... item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that is not user-configurable. ASUS M2V-TVM 2-11 Select Screen Select Item +- To change the value of options. Refer to "2.2.7 Pop-up window." 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to select a field. Configure DRAM Timing by a ...
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... to the BIOS items. Exit Options Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults Exit system setup after saving the changes. ASUS M2V-TVM 2-35 F10 key can be used for this menu. An onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM and stays on even when the...and save changes and exit. Select Yes to the CMOS RAM. When you are saved to save or discard your selections, choose this option, a confirmation window appears. If you made to exit. Exit & Save Changes Once you select this option from the legend bar to the Setup program.
... to the BIOS items. Exit Options Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults Exit system setup after saving the changes. ASUS M2V-TVM 2-35 F10 key can be used for this menu. An onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM and stays on even when the...and save changes and exit. Select Yes to the CMOS RAM. When you are saved to save or discard your selections, choose this option, a confirmation window appears. If you made to exit. Exit & Save Changes Once you select this option from the legend bar to the Setup program.
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..., a confirmation appears. Select Yes to discard any changes and load the previously saved values. Discard Changes Allows you to discard the selections you press , a confirmation window appears. Load Setup Defaults This option allows you to the non-volatile RAM. 2-36 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup After selecting this option or if you made...
..., a confirmation appears. Select Yes to discard any changes and load the previously saved values. Discard Changes Allows you to discard the selections you press , a confirmation window appears. Load Setup Defaults This option allows you to the non-volatile RAM. 2-36 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup After selecting this option or if you made...
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...ASUS website(www.asus.com) for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to avail all motherboard features. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your OS documentation for detailed information. • Make sure that you install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows... support CD are subject to run the CD. 3- Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 2000/XP operating systems (OS). Doubleclick the ASSETUP.EXE to change at any time without notice. Use the setup...
...ASUS website(www.asus.com) for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to avail all motherboard features. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your OS documentation for detailed information. • Make sure that you install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows... support CD are subject to run the CD. 3- Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 2000/XP operating systems (OS). Doubleclick the ASSETUP.EXE to change at any time without notice. Use the setup...
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...and other software that enhances computer graphics and sounds. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you can enjoy watching TV and movies, capturing videos, or playing games on your system is Microsoft® Windows® XP Service Pack 2‑embedded, skip Microsoft...174; DirectX® 9.0c installation. 3- Chapter 3: Software support ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet Utility Installs the ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet utility. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c The Microsoft®...
...and other software that enhances computer graphics and sounds. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you can enjoy watching TV and movies, capturing videos, or playing games on your system is Microsoft® Windows® XP Service Pack 2‑embedded, skip Microsoft...174; DirectX® 9.0c installation. 3- Chapter 3: Software support ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet Utility Installs the ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet utility. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c The Microsoft®...