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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 3-7 3.4 Main...
... 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 3-7 3.4 Main...
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... information you have been added by your dealer. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. 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. These documents are also provided. • Chapter...
... information you have been added by your dealer. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. 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. These documents are also provided. • Chapter...
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..., 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 (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xiii M4N98TD EVO specifications summary Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support...
..., 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 (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xiii M4N98TD EVO specifications summary Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support...
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... userfriendly interface makes overclock with just a simple switch or hot key. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is an ASUS exclusive OS that provides you easy ways to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up and running in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to the...
... userfriendly interface makes overclock with just a simple switch or hot key. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is an ASUS exclusive OS that provides you easy ways to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up and running in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to the...
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... failsafe memory settings. switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you to fine-tune performance when working on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously.... To stop memory tuning, turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! If the installed DIMMs still fail to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK...
... failsafe memory settings. switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you to fine-tune performance when working on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously.... To stop memory tuning, turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! If the installed DIMMs still fail to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK...
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... program. 1. Carefully follow the instructions of the BIOS may result in the motherboard CMOS. ASUS Update utility: Updates the BIOS in the future. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility: Restores the BIOS using a USB flash drive. 3. ASUS M4N98TD EVO 3-1 We recommend that you to update your BIOS if necessary. If there is potentially risky. ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility: Updates the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB...
... program. 1. Carefully follow the instructions of the BIOS may result in the motherboard CMOS. ASUS Update utility: Updates the BIOS in the future. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility: Restores the BIOS using a USB flash drive. 3. ASUS M4N98TD EVO 3-1 We recommend that you to update your BIOS if necessary. If there is potentially risky. ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility: Updates the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB...
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... available in the optical drive. 2. The ASUS Update utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. 3.2.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is copied to your system. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through the Internet: 1. Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. From the Main menu, click the...
... available in the optical drive. 2. The ASUS Update utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. 3.2.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is copied to your system. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through the Internet: 1. Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. From the Main menu, click the...
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... 3.10 Exit Menu for details. 3-3 Click Next. 4. Chapter 3 5. Always update the utility to download. Select Update BIOS from a file from the Open window, then click Open. 4. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. M4N98TD.ROM ASUS M4N98TD EVO M4N98TD Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select...
... 3.10 Exit Menu for details. 3-3 Click Next. 4. Chapter 3 5. Always update the utility to download. Select Update BIOS from a file from the Open window, then click Open. 4. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. M4N98TD.ROM ASUS M4N98TD EVO M4N98TD Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select...
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To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Chapter 3 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to ensure system compatibility and stability. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V4.12 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L1605A Current ROM BOARD: M4N98TD EVO VER: 0109 DATE...
To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Chapter 3 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to ensure system compatibility and stability. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V4.12 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L1605A Current ROM BOARD: M4N98TD EVO VER: 0109 DATE...
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... press to load default BIOS values. Chapter 3 ASUS M4N98TD EVO 3-5 You can cause system boot failure! DO NOT shut down or reset the system while recovering the BIOS! If you want to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at support.asus.com and save it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. When found, the...
... press to load default BIOS values. Chapter 3 ASUS M4N98TD EVO 3-5 You can cause system boot failure! DO NOT shut down or reset the system while recovering the BIOS! If you want to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at support.asus.com and save it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. When found, the...
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... The driver developer may be different due to Change Freq. : Yes uCode Patch Level : 0x1000086 GART Error Reporting Microcode Updation Secure Virtual Machine Mode Cool'n'Quiet ACPI SRAT Table C1E Support NVIDIA Core Calibration [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled]... option should remain disabled for testing purpose. ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Tools Exit Configure CPU. Change Option F1 ...
... The driver developer may be different due to Change Freq. : Yes uCode Patch Level : 0x1000086 GART Error Reporting Microcode Updation Secure Virtual Machine Mode Cool'n'Quiet ACPI SRAT Table C1E Support NVIDIA Core Calibration [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled]... option should remain disabled for testing purpose. ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Tools Exit Configure CPU. Change Option F1 ...
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... bookmarks, cookies, browsing history. Profile AI NET 2 [Enabled] [10 Seconds] [No] Press ENTER to select and update BIOS. This is a unique instant-on environment that provides quick access to configure options for user action. The ASUS Express Gate feature is useful in the rare case where corrupt settings prevent the Express Gate environment...
... bookmarks, cookies, browsing history. Profile AI NET 2 [Enabled] [10 Seconds] [No] Press ENTER to select and update BIOS. This is a unique instant-on environment that provides quick access to configure options for user action. The ASUS Express Gate feature is useful in the rare case where corrupt settings prevent the Express Gate environment...
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Start O.C. Profile Utility V2.12 Current CMOS BOARD: M4N98TD EVO VER: 0106 DATE: 01/25/2010 Restore CMOS BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [... disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to run the utility. ASUSTek O.C. Chapter 3 3-32 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Press to run the utility to save and load CMOS. Profile Allows you to prevent the system boot failure! •...
Start O.C. Profile Utility V2.12 Current CMOS BOARD: M4N98TD EVO VER: 0106 DATE: 01/25/2010 Restore CMOS BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [... disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to run the utility. ASUSTek O.C. Chapter 3 3-32 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Press to run the utility to save and load CMOS. Profile Allows you to prevent the system boot failure! •...
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... Gate does not support SATA devices in the Express Gate environment for detailed software instructions. Please visit http://support.asus.com for future Express Gate updates. • ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from the Express Gate configuration Panel. • Install at least 1.2GB of Express Gate is set to English (U.S.) or ... OS, or it will automatically continue booting to existing OS when the timer above the Exit icon counts down to the prior USB port (for BIOS setup details. • ASUS Express Gate does not support SATA 6Gb/s devices. ASUS M4N98TD EVO 4-7
... Gate does not support SATA devices in the Express Gate environment for detailed software instructions. Please visit http://support.asus.com for future Express Gate updates. • ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from the Express Gate configuration Panel. • Install at least 1.2GB of Express Gate is set to English (U.S.) or ... OS, or it will automatically continue booting to existing OS when the timer above the Exit icon counts down to the prior USB port (for BIOS setup details. • ASUS Express Gate does not support SATA 6Gb/s devices. ASUS M4N98TD EVO 4-7