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... panel 2-34 2.9 Onboard LEDs 2-35 2.10 Starting up for the first time 2-37 2.11 Turning off the computer 2-37 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 Updating BIOS 3-1 3.2.1 ASUS Update utility 3-2 3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-4 3.2.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-5 3.3 BIOS setup program 3-6 3.3.1 BIOS menu screen 3-6 3.3.2 Menu bar 3-6 3.3.3 Navigation keys 3-7 3.3.4 Menu items 3-7 3.3.5 Submenu items 3-7 3.3.6 Configuration fields 3-7 3.3.7 Pop-up window 3-7 3.3.8 Scroll bar 3-7 3.3.9 General help...
... panel 2-34 2.9 Onboard LEDs 2-35 2.10 Starting up for the first time 2-37 2.11 Turning off the computer 2-37 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 Updating BIOS 3-1 3.2.1 ASUS Update utility 3-2 3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-4 3.2.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-5 3.3 BIOS setup program 3-6 3.3.1 BIOS menu screen 3-6 3.3.2 Menu bar 3-6 3.3.3 Navigation keys 3-7 3.3.4 Menu items 3-7 3.3.5 Submenu items 3-7 3.3.6 Configuration fields 3-7 3.3.7 Pop-up window 3-7 3.3.8 Scroll bar 3-7 3.3.9 General help...
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... protection: - Fan Xpert ASUS Express Gate ASUS Crystal Sound - Multi-language BIOS ASUS exclusive overclocking tools - EPU ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - PCIe frequency tuning...ASUS Exclusive Features - Core Unlocker - ASUS Power Solutions - Stack Cool 3+ - Profile - vChipset: Adjustable NB voltage at 0.02V increment - ASUS Noise Filter ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS Turbo Key Precision Tweaker 2: - ASUS O.C. ASUS MyLogo 2™ - ASUS TurboV - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat pipe solution - M4N98TD EVO specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS...
... protection: - Fan Xpert ASUS Express Gate ASUS Crystal Sound - Multi-language BIOS ASUS exclusive overclocking tools - EPU ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - PCIe frequency tuning...ASUS Exclusive Features - Core Unlocker - ASUS Power Solutions - Stack Cool 3+ - Profile - vChipset: Adjustable NB voltage at 0.02V increment - ASUS Noise Filter ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS Turbo Key Precision Tweaker 2: - ASUS O.C. ASUS MyLogo 2™ - ASUS TurboV - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat pipe solution - M4N98TD EVO specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS...
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M4N98TD EVO specifications summary Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor 3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB ports 1 x IDE connector 1 x COM connector 5 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU Fan connector 2... ATX Power connector 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector System Panel (Q-Connector) 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, SPI, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WOL by PME, WOR by PME, WOR by Ring, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in...
M4N98TD EVO specifications summary Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor 3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB ports 1 x IDE connector 1 x COM connector 5 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU Fan connector 2... ATX Power connector 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector System Panel (Q-Connector) 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, SPI, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WOL by PME, WOR by PME, WOR by Ring, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in...
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... boost by simply unlocking the extra cores, without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction MemOK! Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows the user to the Internet and key applications before entering the Windows® OS....and avoiding wrong cable connections. Express Gate Express Gate is an ASUS exclusive OS that can be stored in no more. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is the fastest memory booting solution today. is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. settings in TurboV provides the best O.C. Refer to...
... boost by simply unlocking the extra cores, without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction MemOK! Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows the user to the Internet and key applications before entering the Windows® OS....and avoiding wrong cable connections. Express Gate Express Gate is an ASUS exclusive OS that can be stored in no more. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is the fastest memory booting solution today. is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. settings in TurboV provides the best O.C. Refer to...
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.... Chapter 2 • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. 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 PWRSW) This connector is... connector is for the system power button. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings. ASUS M4N98TD EVO 2-33
.... Chapter 2 • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. 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 PWRSW) This connector is... connector is for the system power button. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings. ASUS M4N98TD EVO 2-33
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... boot. Save a copy of the BIOS may result in Windows® environment. 2. ASUS M4N98TD EVO 3-1 Carefully follow the instructions of this motherboard. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility: Restores the BIOS using the current version of a trained service personnel. 3.2 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to ensure optimum performance. ASUS Update utility: Updates the BIOS in the system's failure to...
... boot. Save a copy of the BIOS may result in Windows® environment. 2. ASUS M4N98TD EVO 3-1 Carefully follow the instructions of this motherboard. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility: Restores the BIOS using the current version of a trained service personnel. 3.2 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to ensure optimum performance. ASUS Update utility: Updates the BIOS in the system's failure to...
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.... • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V4.12 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L1605A Current ROM BOARD: M4N98TD EVO VER: 0109 DATE: 01/07/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown... DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit 2. Before you to update the BIOS without having to enable it. 3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash...
.... • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V4.12 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L1605A Current ROM BOARD: M4N98TD EVO VER: 0109 DATE: 01/07/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown... DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit 2. Before you to update the BIOS without having to enable it. 3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash...
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... during the updating process. Chapter 3 ASUS M4N98TD EVO 3-5 You can cause system boot failure! Turn off the system after the utility completes the updating process and power on the ASUS official website. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS 1. The utility automatically checks the...
... during the updating process. Chapter 3 ASUS M4N98TD EVO 3-5 You can cause system boot failure! Turn off the system after the utility completes the updating process and power on the ASUS official website. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS 1. The utility automatically checks the...
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...Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to section 3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility. 3.9.2 Express Gate [Auto] Allows you enter the Express Gate. For more details, refer to configure ... the first screen of Express Gate for special functions. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Gate Enter OS Timer Reset User Data ASUS O.C. Chapter 3 3-30 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] [Auto] Enter OS Timer ...
...Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to section 3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility. 3.9.2 Express Gate [Auto] Allows you enter the Express Gate. For more details, refer to configure ... the first screen of Express Gate for special functions. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Gate Enter OS Timer Reset User Data ASUS O.C. Chapter 3 3-30 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] [Auto] Enter OS Timer ...
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...number to save the current BIOS file to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Profile 1 Status O.C. Add Your CMOS Profile Allows you to the BIOS Flash. Profile 6 Status O.C. ...BIOS settings saved in the Save to save your profile name, [0-9][a-z][A-Z] are acceptable. Profile 7 Status O.C. Chapter 3 ASUS M4N98TD EVO 3-31 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Tools O.C. Profile 2 Status O.C. Profile 8 Status : Not Installed : Not Installed : Not Installed : Not Installed : Not Installed : Not Installed : Not Installed : Not Installed Typing your CMOS settings in the BIOS Flash...
...number to save the current BIOS file to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Profile 1 Status O.C. Add Your CMOS Profile Allows you to the BIOS Flash. Profile 6 Status O.C. ...BIOS settings saved in the Save to save your profile name, [0-9][a-z][A-Z] are acceptable. Profile 7 Status O.C. Chapter 3 ASUS M4N98TD EVO 3-31 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Tools O.C. Profile 2 Status O.C. Profile 8 Status : Not Installed : Not Installed : Not Installed : Not Installed : Not Installed : Not Installed : Not Installed : Not Installed Typing your CMOS settings in the BIOS Flash...
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...not check the Broadcom Phy LAN cable during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). [Enabled] BIOS checks the Broadcom Phy LAN cable during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). Profile Utility V2.12 Current CMOS BOARD: M4N98TD EVO VER: 0106 DATE: 01/25/2010 Restore CMOS BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH... [Esc] Exit • This function can support devices such as a USB flash drive or a floppy disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you to save...
...not check the Broadcom Phy LAN cable during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). [Enabled] BIOS checks the Broadcom Phy LAN cable during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). Profile Utility V2.12 Current CMOS BOARD: M4N98TD EVO VER: 0106 DATE: 01/25/2010 Restore CMOS BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH... [Esc] Exit • This function can support devices such as a USB flash drive or a floppy disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you to save...
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...® for Russian. • To enter the motherboard BIOS setup program, click Exit on the Express Gate splash screen, and then press the key during POST. • Click in RAID mode. ASUS M4N98TD EVO 4-7 See chapter 3 for better performance. When installed on USB HDDs or Flash drives, connect the drive to the Internet and key...
...® for Russian. • To enter the motherboard BIOS setup program, click Exit on the Express Gate splash screen, and then press the key during POST. • Click in RAID mode. ASUS M4N98TD EVO 4-7 See chapter 3 for better performance. When installed on USB HDDs or Flash drives, connect the drive to the Internet and key...
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... RAID/SATA driver disk without entering the OS: 1. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to use either a USB flash drive with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows® XP operating system on a hard disk drive that... create a RAID driver disk. 5. Plug the USB floppy disk drive and insert a floppy disk. 3. Save changes and exit BIOS. 6. Insert the support DVD into the USB floppy disk drive, then press . 8. Place the motherboard support DVD into the ...disk in a RAID set. Set the optical drive as the destination disk. 6. Chapter 4 ASUS M4N98TD EVO 4-17
... RAID/SATA driver disk without entering the OS: 1. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to use either a USB flash drive with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows® XP operating system on a hard disk drive that... create a RAID driver disk. 5. Plug the USB floppy disk drive and insert a floppy disk. 3. Save changes and exit BIOS. 6. Insert the support DVD into the USB floppy disk drive, then press . 8. Place the motherboard support DVD into the ...disk in a RAID set. Set the optical drive as the destination disk. 6. Chapter 4 ASUS M4N98TD EVO 4-17