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... shut down function 2-42 2.10.2 Using the dual function power switch 2-42 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 3-1 3.1.1 ASUS Update utility 3-1 3.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 3-4 3.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-5 3.1.4 Updating the BIOS 3-6 3.1.5 Saving the current BIOS file 3-8 3.1.6 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-9 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-11 3.2.1 BIOS menu screen 3-12 3.2.2 Menu bar 3-12 3.2.3 Legend bar 3-13 3.2.4 Menu items 3-13...
... shut down function 2-42 2.10.2 Using the dual function power switch 2-42 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 3-1 3.1.1 ASUS Update utility 3-1 3.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 3-4 3.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-5 3.1.4 Updating the BIOS 3-6 3.1.5 Saving the current BIOS file 3-8 3.1.6 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-9 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-11 3.2.1 BIOS menu screen 3-12 3.2.2 Menu bar 3-12 3.2.3 Legend bar 3-13 3.2.4 Menu items 3-13...
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...describes the nVIDIA Hybrid SLI™ feature and shows the graphics card installation procedures. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. Optional documentation Your ... for product and software updates. 1. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter ...
...describes the nVIDIA Hybrid SLI™ feature and shows the graphics card installation procedures. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. Optional documentation Your ... for product and software updates. 1. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter ...
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...ASUS Stack Cool 2 ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS MyLogo 2™ Multi-language BIOS ASUS AI NET 2 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x Coaxial S/PDIF Out port 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port 1 x HDMI Out port 1 x D-sub Out port 2 x LAN ports (RJ-45) 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel audio I/O (continued on the rear panel) ASUS...65533;in�g� - ASUS AI Nap - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS Q-Connector - G.P. ASUS AI Gear 2 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - M3N WS specifications summary High Definition Audio IEEE 1394a USB ASUS AI Lifestyle Unique Features Other ...
...ASUS Stack Cool 2 ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS MyLogo 2™ Multi-language BIOS ASUS AI NET 2 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x Coaxial S/PDIF Out port 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port 1 x HDMI Out port 1 x D-sub Out port 2 x LAN ports (RJ-45) 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel audio I/O (continued on the rear panel) ASUS...65533;in�g� - ASUS AI Nap - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS Q-Connector - G.P. ASUS AI Gear 2 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - M3N WS specifications summary High Definition Audio IEEE 1394a USB ASUS AI Lifestyle Unique Features Other ...
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M3N WS specifications summary Internal I/O connectors 3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 6 x SATA connectors 1 x CPU Fan connector 2 x Chassis Fan connectors 1 x Power Fan connector 2 x IEEE1394a connectors 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x Chassis Intrusion connector 1 x CD audio in 1 x 24-pin ATX Power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector 1 x System Panel (Q-Connector) BIOS features...
M3N WS specifications summary Internal I/O connectors 3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 6 x SATA connectors 1 x CPU Fan connector 2 x Chassis Fan connectors 1 x Power Fan connector 2 x IEEE1394a connectors 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x Chassis Intrusion connector 1 x CD audio in 1 x 24-pin ATX Power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector 1 x System Panel (Q-Connector) BIOS features...
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.... ASUS M3N WS 1-5 Fanless Design - Doing so may bend the tubing and affect the heat dissipation performance. ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without the usual "fingers"- ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet... Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you easy ways to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your motherboard...
.... ASUS M3N WS 1-5 Fanless Design - Doing so may bend the tubing and affect the heat dissipation performance. ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without the usual "fingers"- ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet... Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you easy ways to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your motherboard...
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... of booting the BIOS. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. See page 4-30 for details. See page 3-5 and 3-41 for each parameter. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction eliminates the need to overclocking, C.P.R. Update your screen. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. This unique module eliminates the trouble of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re...
... of booting the BIOS. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. See page 4-30 for details. See page 3-5 and 3-41 for each parameter. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction eliminates the need to overclocking, C.P.R. Update your screen. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. This unique module eliminates the trouble of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re...
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... for the card. 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Align the card connector with the screw you intend to install expansion cards. Turn on the slot. 5. ASUS M3N WS 2-17 Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before...
... for the card. 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Align the card connector with the screw you intend to install expansion cards. Turn on the slot. 5. ASUS M3N WS 2-17 Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before...
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... the RTC RAM 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. You can ... remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to overclocking. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. ...If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to pins 1-2. 3. ASUS M3N WS 2-21
... the RTC RAM 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. You can ... remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to overclocking. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. ...If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to pins 1-2. 3. ASUS M3N WS 2-21
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... create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the SATA Operation Mode item in the BIOS to [RAID]. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to install the AHCI driver or RAID driver in the motherboard support DVD. • SATA 5-6 connectors support AHCI mode and RAID mode only. Connect the right-angle...
... create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the SATA Operation Mode item in the BIOS to [RAID]. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to install the AHCI driver or RAID driver in the motherboard support DVD. • SATA 5-6 connectors support AHCI mode and RAID mode only. Connect the right-angle...
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... system OFF. • Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings. The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to hear system beeps and warnings. •...; ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRSR) This connector is for system reboot without turning off mode depending on or puts the system in sleep ...
... system OFF. • Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings. The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to hear system beeps and warnings. •...; ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRSR) This connector is for system reboot without turning off mode depending on or puts the system in sleep ...
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Initialize double-byte language font (optional) 2. Put information on the next page) ASUS M3N WS 2-39 Initialize L2 cache for keys. - Init onboard PWM 3. If no errors occur or F1 key is supported. - Invoke all IDE devices: HDD, LS120, ZIP, ... screen logo is pressed to DRAM 25 Early PCI initialization 26 1. Diagnosis card check codes C0 Early chipset initialization C1 Detect memory C3 Expand compressed BIOS code to continue: Clear EPA or customizatoin logo. 8B 1. Set clock generator and disable unnecessary or unused clock 2. Initialize APIC 50 Initialize USB Keyboard & ...
Initialize double-byte language font (optional) 2. Put information on the next page) ASUS M3N WS 2-39 Initialize L2 cache for keys. - Init onboard PWM 3. If no errors occur or F1 key is supported. - Invoke all IDE devices: HDD, LS120, ZIP, ... screen logo is pressed to DRAM 25 Early PCI initialization 26 1. Diagnosis card check codes C0 Early chipset initialization C1 Detect memory C3 Expand compressed BIOS code to continue: Clear EPA or customizatoin logo. 8B 1. Set clock generator and disable unnecessary or unused clock 2. Initialize APIC 50 Initialize USB Keyboard & ...
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...BIOS Beep One short beep One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three short beeps One continuous beep followed by four short beeps Description No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. Monitor b. While the tests are off. 3. ASUS M3N WS.... System power 6. If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from the time you press the ATX power button. Connect the power cord to enter the BIOS Setup. If your retailer for the first time 1. At power on the devices in Chapter 3. Turn...
...BIOS Beep One short beep One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three short beeps One continuous beep followed by four short beeps Description No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. Monitor b. While the tests are off. 3. ASUS M3N WS.... System power 6. If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from the time you press the ATX power button. Connect the power cord to enter the BIOS Setup. If your retailer for the first time 1. At power on the devices in Chapter 3. Turn...
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... sleep mode or to section 3.5 Power Menu in Chapter 3 for more than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Refer to soft-off mode regardless of the...
... sleep mode or to section 3.5 Power Menu in Chapter 3 for more than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Refer to soft-off mode regardless of the...
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Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. This chapter tells how to change the BIOS se3tup system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. This chapter tells how to change the BIOS se3tup system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
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Chapter summary 3 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-11 3.3 Main menu 3-15 3.4 Advanced menu 3-20 3.5 Power menu 3-31 3.6 Boot menu 3-35 3.7 Tools menu 3-39 3.8 Exit menu 3-42 ASUS M3N WS
Chapter summary 3 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-11 3.3 Main menu 3-15 3.4 Advanced menu 3-20 3.5 Power menu 3-31 3.6 Boot menu 3-35 3.7 Tools menu 3-39 3.8 Exit menu 3-42 ASUS M3N WS
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... flash disk in case you need to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment.) 2. ASUS M3N WS 3-1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk or a USB flash disk.) 4. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. 3. Place the support DVD in the future. This utility is...
... flash disk in case you need to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment.) 2. ASUS M3N WS 3-1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk or a USB flash disk.) 4. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. 3. Place the support DVD in the future. This utility is...
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click Auto Select. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Click Next. 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from the 3.
click Auto Select. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Click Next. 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from the 3.
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... that you wish to complete the update process. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. M3N WS.rom M3N WS ASUS M3N WS 3-3 Follow the screen instructions to download. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Click Next. 5. Always update the utility to...
... that you wish to complete the update process. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. M3N WS.rom M3N WS ASUS M3N WS 3-3 Follow the screen instructions to download. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Click Next. 5. Always update the utility to...
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b. d. Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the menu, then select Format. d. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to create a bootable floppy disk. b. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . e. Select the Create an MS-DOS... startup disk check box. Do either one of the following to the bootable floppy disk. 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Windows® XP environment a. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to the floppy disk drive. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. Select the ...
b. d. Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the menu, then select Format. d. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to create a bootable floppy disk. b. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . e. Select the Create an MS-DOS... startup disk check box. Do either one of the following to the bootable floppy disk. 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Windows® XP environment a. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to the floppy disk drive. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. Select the ...
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... done. • This function can launch the EZ Flash 2 by pressing + during POST to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. ASUS M3N WS 3-5 3.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to the floppy disk drive or the USB port. Go to the Tools menu to select...
... done. • This function can launch the EZ Flash 2 by pressing + during POST to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. ASUS M3N WS 3-5 3.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to the floppy disk drive or the USB port. Go to the Tools menu to select...