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... off the computer 3-2 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function 3-2 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch 3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility 4-1 4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-4 4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 4-5 4.1.4 Updating the BIOS 4-6 4.1.5 Saving the current BIOS file 4-8 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 Legend bar 4-11 4.2.4 Menu items 4-11 4.2.5 Sub-menu items...
... off the computer 3-2 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function 3-2 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch 3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility 4-1 4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-4 4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 4-5 4.1.4 Updating the BIOS 4-6 4.1.5 Saving the current BIOS file 4-8 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 Legend bar 4-11 4.2.4 Menu items 4-11 4.2.5 Sub-menu items...
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...feature and shows the graphics card installation procedures. Optional documentation Your product package may have to the ASUS contact information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence ... introduction This chapter describes the features of shutting down the system. • Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional ...
...feature and shows the graphics card installation procedures. Optional documentation Your product package may have to the ASUS contact information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence ... introduction This chapter describes the features of shutting down the system. • Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional ...
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xiii M3N72-D specifications summary Rear panel I/O ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x S/PDIF Out (Coaxial) 1 x HDMI Out 1 x IEEE 1394a port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 8-channel audio I/O Internal I/O connectors 3 x ... in 1 x 24-pin ATX Power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector 1 x System Panel (Q-Connector) BIOS features 8 Mb Flash ROM, Award BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0, ASUS EZ Flash 2 Support DVD contents Drivers Express Gate ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update Anti-virus Utility (OEM version) Form factor ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm...
xiii M3N72-D specifications summary Rear panel I/O ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x S/PDIF Out (Coaxial) 1 x HDMI Out 1 x IEEE 1394a port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 8-channel audio I/O Internal I/O connectors 3 x ... in 1 x 24-pin ATX Power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector 1 x System Panel (Q-Connector) BIOS features 8 Mb Flash ROM, Award BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0, ASUS EZ Flash 2 Support DVD contents Drivers Express Gate ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update Anti-virus Utility (OEM version) Form factor ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm...
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... front panel cables to launch the utility and update the BIOS without entering the OS. Update your motherboard against static electricity and shields it ideally protects your BIOS easily without the usual "fingers"- making it in the incoming audio stream while recording. See page 2-41 for details. ASUS M3N72-D 1-5 ASUS Crystal Sound This feature can enhance speech...
... front panel cables to launch the utility and update the BIOS without entering the OS. Update your motherboard against static electricity and shields it ideally protects your BIOS easily without the usual "fingers"- making it in the incoming audio stream while recording. See page 2-41 for details. ASUS M3N72-D 1-5 ASUS Crystal Sound This feature can enhance speech...
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Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-9 4.3 Main menu 4-13 4.4 Advanced menu 4-18 4.5 Power menu 4-27 4.6 Boot menu 4-31 4.7 Tools menu 4-35 4.8 Exit menu 4-37 ASUS M3N72-D
Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-9 4.3 Main menu 4-13 4.4 Advanced menu 4-18 4.5 Power menu 4-27 4.6 Boot menu 4-31 4.7 Tools menu 4-35 4.8 Exit menu 4-37 ASUS M3N72-D
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... original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or Award BIOS Flash utilities. 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS M3N72-D 4-1 The ASUS Update utility is available in Windows® environment. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk or USB flash disk in the future. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The ASUS Update utility allows...
... original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or Award BIOS Flash utilities. 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS M3N72-D 4-1 The ASUS Update utility is available in Windows® environment. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk or USB flash disk in the future. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The ASUS Update utility allows...
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Click Next. 4-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. click Auto Select. Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the 3. Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1.
Click Next. 4-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. click Auto Select. Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the 3. Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1.
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... the Internet. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to avail all its features. Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 4. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Click Next. 5. M3N72-D.bin M3N72-D ASUS M3N72-D 4-3 4.
... the Internet. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to avail all its features. Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 4. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Click Next. 5. M3N72-D.bin M3N72-D ASUS M3N72-D 4-3 4.
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... 2 and press to enable it is found . Save the BIOS file to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. ASUS M3N72-D 4-5 Then press . 4. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility B327 FLASH TYPE: Winbond W25X80 8Mb SPI Current ROM BOARD: M3N72-D VER: 0109 DATE: 02/26/2008 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note...
... 2 and press to enable it is found . Save the BIOS file to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. ASUS M3N72-D 4-5 Then press . 4. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility B327 FLASH TYPE: Winbond W25X80 8Mb SPI Current ROM BOARD: M3N72-D VER: 0109 DATE: 02/26/2008 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note...
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...disk you created earlier. 4. DATE:01/08/2008 appears. Boot the system in FAT 16/12 format. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for ASUS V1.33 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. Under the DOS mode, use (X stands for the name of the disk assignment)... disk or the USB flash disk with the latest BIOS file. 3. The AwardBIOS For MCP72P-M3N72-D-00 Flash Utility screen Flash Type - Save the BIOS file to update the BIOS using this utility. 1. 4.1.4 Updating the BIOS The Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) can be updated using the floppy disk or the USB flash disk ...
...disk you created earlier. 4. DATE:01/08/2008 appears. Boot the system in FAT 16/12 format. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for ASUS V1.33 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. Under the DOS mode, use (X stands for the name of the disk assignment)... disk or the USB flash disk with the latest BIOS file. 3. The AwardBIOS For MCP72P-M3N72-D-00 Flash Utility screen Flash Type - Save the BIOS file to update the BIOS using this utility. 1. 4.1.4 Updating the BIOS The Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) can be updated using the floppy disk or the USB flash disk ...
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... F1 Reset No Update Write Fail ASUS M3N72-D 4-7 The utility displays a Flashing Complete message indicating that you to Program: M3N72-D.bin Programming Flash Memory - Flash Type - DATE:01/08/2008 File Name to Program: M3N72-D.bin Flashing Complete Press to Program: M3N72-D.bin Message: Do You Want To Save Bios (Y/N) 7. The utility verifies the BIOS AwardBIOS Flash Utility...
... F1 Reset No Update Write Fail ASUS M3N72-D 4-7 The utility displays a Flashing Complete message indicating that you to Program: M3N72-D.bin Programming Flash Memory - Flash Type - DATE:01/08/2008 File Name to Program: M3N72-D.bin Flashing Complete Press to Program: M3N72-D.bin Message: Do You Want To Save Bios (Y/N) 7. The utility verifies the BIOS AwardBIOS Flash Utility...
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... various sub-menus and make your system using the navigation keys. • The default BIOS settings for most conditions to make it lets you see on . You can update using the provided utility described in section 4.1 Managing and updating your system, or prompted to run this program. The Setup program is designed to.... If you can enable the security password feature or change the configuration of the LPC chip. Even if you can change the power management settings. ASUS M3N72-D 4-9 Select the Load Default Settings item under the Exit Menu.
... various sub-menus and make your system using the navigation keys. • The default BIOS settings for most conditions to make it lets you see on . You can update using the provided utility described in section 4.1 Managing and updating your system, or prompted to run this program. The Setup program is designed to.... If you can enable the security password feature or change the configuration of the LPC chip. Even if you can change the power management settings. ASUS M3N72-D 4-9 Select the Load Default Settings item under the Exit Menu.
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...: Select SubMenu F10: Save and Exit 4.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to configure options for special functions. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility B327 FLASH TYPE: Winbond W25X80 8Mb SPI Current ROM BOARD: M3N72-D VER: 0109 DATE: 02/26/2008 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown... PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [ESC] Exit [Up/Down/Home/End] Move ASUS M3N72-D 4-35...
...: Select SubMenu F10: Save and Exit 4.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to configure options for special functions. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility B327 FLASH TYPE: Winbond W25X80 8Mb SPI Current ROM BOARD: M3N72-D VER: 0109 DATE: 02/26/2008 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown... PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [ESC] Exit [Up/Down/Home/End] Move ASUS M3N72-D 4-35...
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...® improves the multimedia features of the BIOS from viruses that enhances computer graphics and sound. Anti-Virus Utility Download Updates your multimedia data. Adobe Acrobat Reader 8 Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader that you have an Internet connection so you to Install or update ASUS Express Gate functions. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs...
...® improves the multimedia features of the BIOS from viruses that enhances computer graphics and sound. Anti-Virus Utility Download Updates your multimedia data. Adobe Acrobat Reader 8 Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader that you have an Internet connection so you to Install or update ASUS Express Gate functions. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs...
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... 4.1.4 AFUDOS utility. • Make sure that the BIOS item Full Screen Logo is set to [Enabled] if you intend to section 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility for details. • Before using the ASUS MyLogo2™, use ASUS MyLogo2. Launch the ASUS Update utility. Check the option Launch MyLogo to make a ...logo. ASUS M3N72-D 5-9 View the online help or readme file that contains the image you wish to use the AFUDOS utility to replace system boot logo before flashing BIOS, then click Next. 4. 5.3 Software information Most of your original BIOS file, or obtain the latest BIOS version ...
... 4.1.4 AFUDOS utility. • Make sure that the BIOS item Full Screen Logo is set to [Enabled] if you intend to section 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility for details. • Before using the ASUS MyLogo2™, use ASUS MyLogo2. Launch the ASUS Update utility. Check the option Launch MyLogo to make a ...logo. ASUS M3N72-D 5-9 View the online help or readme file that contains the image you wish to use the AFUDOS utility to replace system boot logo before flashing BIOS, then click Next. 4. 5.3 Software information Most of your original BIOS file, or obtain the latest BIOS version ...
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When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to display the new boot logo during POST. 5-10 Chapter 5: Software support 7. When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to your desired size by clicking on the Ratio box. 9. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to load the new boot logo. 10. Adjust the boot image to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8.
When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to display the new boot logo during POST. 5-10 Chapter 5: Software support 7. When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to your desired size by clicking on the Ratio box. 9. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to load the new boot logo. 10. Adjust the boot image to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8.
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... > All Programs > Express Gate > Express Gate Installer > Repair this software. To update Express Gate: 1. Repairing Express Gate In case Express Gate cannot start software update. 2. A software update confirmation dialog box appears. ASUS M��3�N�7�2�-D� 5-41 Refer to section 4.7.2 Express Gate for...or new applications. Double-click the Express Gate setup file to continue. 3. Configuring Express Gate in BIOS Setup Enter BIOS setup by pressing DEL key after powering on or by reinstalling the software or using the repairing utility.
... > All Programs > Express Gate > Express Gate Installer > Repair this software. To update Express Gate: 1. Repairing Express Gate In case Express Gate cannot start software update. 2. A software update confirmation dialog box appears. ASUS M��3�N�7�2�-D� 5-41 Refer to section 4.7.2 Express Gate for...or new applications. Double-click the Express Gate setup file to continue. 3. Configuring Express Gate in BIOS Setup Enter BIOS setup by pressing DEL key after powering on or by reinstalling the software or using the repairing utility.