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... Flash 2 utility 2-3 2.1.4 AFUDOS utility 2-4 2.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 2-5 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-7 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-7 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-8 2.2.4 Menu items 2-8 2.2.5 Submenu items 2-8 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-8 2.2.7 General help 2-8 2.2.8 Pop-up window 2-8 2.2.9 Scroll bar 2-8 2.3 Main menu 2-9 2.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx 2-9 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx 2-9 2.3.3 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in 2-9 2.3.4 Language [English 2-9 2.3.5 Primary IDE...
... Flash 2 utility 2-3 2.1.4 AFUDOS utility 2-4 2.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 2-5 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-7 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-7 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-8 2.2.4 Menu items 2-8 2.2.5 Submenu items 2-8 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-8 2.2.7 General help 2-8 2.2.8 Pop-up window 2-8 2.2.9 Scroll bar 2-8 2.3 Main menu 2-9 2.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx 2-9 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx 2-9 2.3.3 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in 2-9 2.3.4 Language [English 2-9 2.3.5 Primary IDE...
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..., Multi-Streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking - M4N72-E specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Multi-GPU... VIA1708S 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Hence, a total installed memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operation system may only recognize less than 3GB is supported by AM3/AM2+ CPUs for...ECC, un-buffered memory Dual-channel memory architecture * Due to OS limitation, when installing total memory of less than 3GB. ASUS Noise Filtering VIA® VT6315N controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports 12 x USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at midboard; ...
..., Multi-Streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking - M4N72-E specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Multi-GPU... VIA1708S 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Hence, a total installed memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operation system may only recognize less than 3GB is supported by AM3/AM2+ CPUs for...ECC, un-buffered memory Dual-channel memory architecture * Due to OS limitation, when installing total memory of less than 3GB. ASUS Noise Filtering VIA® VT6315N controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports 12 x USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at midboard; ...
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...work or games, simply through pressing the button. To wake the system and return to instant fun! More, the ASUS OC Profiles in OS. It's a unique motherboard built-in TurboV provides the best O.C. What's more, the user-friendly picture manager lets you view your house. Chapter... button. After the easy setup, Turbo Key boosts performances without entering Windows at minimum power and noise when you are temporarily away. Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by power surges from switching power supply (PSU).
...work or games, simply through pressing the button. To wake the system and return to instant fun! More, the ASUS OC Profiles in OS. It's a unique motherboard built-in TurboV provides the best O.C. What's more, the user-friendly picture manager lets you view your house. Chapter... button. After the easy setup, Turbo Key boosts performances without entering Windows at minimum power and noise when you are temporarily away. Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by power surges from switching power supply (PSU).
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...Windows OS when having 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. 1-10 ASUS M4N72...-E For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the higher-sized channel is dependent on its SPD. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency.
...Windows OS when having 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. 1-10 ASUS M4N72...-E For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the higher-sized channel is dependent on its SPD. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency.
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The data transfer rate of SATA ports to RAID mode, all SATA ports run at RAID mode together. • You must install Windows XP® Service Pack 1 or later version before connecting devices to create a Serial ATA RAID set using Serial ATA hard disk drives. • SATA1-4 connectors... connectors, set the SATA Mode select item in the BIOS to [RAID Mode]. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • If you intend to SATA 5-6 connectors. See page 2-11 for Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. Chapter 1: Product ...
The data transfer rate of SATA ports to RAID mode, all SATA ports run at RAID mode together. • You must install Windows XP® Service Pack 1 or later version before connecting devices to create a Serial ATA RAID set using Serial ATA hard disk drives. • SATA1-4 connectors... connectors, set the SATA Mode select item in the BIOS to [RAID Mode]. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • If you intend to SATA 5-6 connectors. See page 2-11 for Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. Chapter 1: Product ...
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... information. • Ensure that you install Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 1.11.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and... the Support DVD Place the Support DVD to run the DVD. 1-32 ASUS M4N72-E The screen on this chapter for reference only. Use the setup procedures presented in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if...
... information. • Ensure that you install Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 1.11.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and... the Support DVD Place the Support DVD to run the DVD. 1-32 ASUS M4N72-E The screen on this chapter for reference only. Use the setup procedures presented in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if...
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...My Computer. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. From the Windows® desktop, click > Computer. Right-click Floppy Disk Drive then click Format to the bootable floppy disk. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk To create... a bootable floppy disk 1. c. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy window appears. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to display the Format...
...My Computer. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. From the Windows® desktop, click > Computer. Right-click Floppy Disk Drive then click Format to the bootable floppy disk. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk To create... a bootable floppy disk 1. c. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy window appears. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to display the Format...
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... is available in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. b. Locate the BIOS file from the Internet, and then click Next. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2-2 ASUS M4N72-E Quit all its features. b. From the FTP site,... the updating process: Updating from a BIOS file a. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. 2.1.2 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to avoid network traffic,...
... is available in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. b. Locate the BIOS file from the Internet, and then click Next. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2-2 ASUS M4N72-E Quit all its features. b. From the FTP site,... the updating process: Updating from a BIOS file a. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. 2.1.2 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to avoid network traffic,...
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...2.2.9 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the screen. To change the value of a field, select it then press to display a pop-up window 2-8 ASUS M4N72-E You cannot select an item that do not fit on the right side of a menu screen when there are the navigation keys for the menu... and Exit Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. A configurable field is a brief description of the selected item. 2.2.8 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a list of options. 2.2.3 Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are items that ...
...2.2.9 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the screen. To change the value of a field, select it then press to display a pop-up window 2-8 ASUS M4N72-E You cannot select an item that do not fit on the right side of a menu screen when there are the navigation keys for the menu... and Exit Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. A configurable field is a brief description of the selected item. 2.2.8 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a list of options. 2.2.3 Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are items that ...
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...Setup and booting the system. Choose [Prompt User] to enable or disable the ASUS Express Gate feature. When you to stay at the Express Gate's first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes... update BIOS. Configuration options: [Prompt User] [1 second] [3 seconds] [5 seconds] [10 seconds] [15 seconds] [20 seconds] [30 seconds] 2-26 ASUS M4N72-E Clear User Password Select this item to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] 2.8 Tools menu...
...Setup and booting the system. Choose [Prompt User] to enable or disable the ASUS Express Gate feature. When you to stay at the Express Gate's first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes... update BIOS. Configuration options: [Prompt User] [1 second] [3 seconds] [5 seconds] [10 seconds] [15 seconds] [20 seconds] [30 seconds] 2-26 ASUS M4N72-E Clear User Password Select this item to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] 2.8 Tools menu...
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... F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. When you select this option, a confirmation window appears. F10 key can be used for this option from this option only if you do not want to load default values. Load Setup Defaults... you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the non-volatile RAM. 2-28 ASUS M4N72-E After selecting this menu. Select Exit & Save Changes or make other than System Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation ...
... F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. When you select this option, a confirmation window appears. F10 key can be used for this option from this option only if you do not want to load default values. Load Setup Defaults... you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the non-volatile RAM. 2-28 ASUS M4N72-E After selecting this menu. Select Exit & Save Changes or make other than System Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation ...