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... an operating system 3-2 3.2 Powering up 3-2 3.3 Support CD information 3-2 3.3.1 Running the support CD 3-3 3.3.2 Drivers menu 3-4 3.3.3 Utilities menu 3-5 3.3.4 Make Disk menu 3-6 3.3.5 ASUS contact information 3-7 Chapter 4: Motherboard Info 4.1 Introduction 4-2 4.2 Motherboard layout 4-2 4.3 Jumpers 4-3 4.4 Connectors 4-5 Chapter 5: BIOS Information 5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 5-2 5.1.1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 5-2 5.1.2 ASUS Update utility 5-3 5.2 BIOS setup program 5-6 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen 5-7 5.2.2 Menu bar 5-7 5.2.3 Navigation...
... an operating system 3-2 3.2 Powering up 3-2 3.3 Support CD information 3-2 3.3.1 Running the support CD 3-3 3.3.2 Drivers menu 3-4 3.3.3 Utilities menu 3-5 3.3.4 Make Disk menu 3-6 3.3.5 ASUS contact information 3-7 Chapter 4: Motherboard Info 4.1 Introduction 4-2 4.2 Motherboard layout 4-2 4.3 Jumpers 4-3 4.4 Connectors 4-5 Chapter 5: BIOS Information 5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 5-2 5.1.1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 5-2 5.1.2 ASUS Update utility 5-3 5.2 BIOS setup program 5-6 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen 5-7 5.2.2 Menu bar 5-7 5.2.3 Navigation...
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... describes the BIOS parameters. 6. Chapter 4: Motherboard information This chapter gives information about the ASUS T3-M2NC51PV barebone system. Chapter 5: BIOS information This chapter tells how to install components in the ...drivers and utilities from the support CD. 4. Chapter 2: Basic installation This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on the front and rear panel, and internal components. 2. About this guide Audience This guide provides general information and installation instructions about the motherboard that comes with hardware knowledge of the ASUS T3-M2NC51PV...
... describes the BIOS parameters. 6. Chapter 4: Motherboard information This chapter gives information about the ASUS T3-M2NC51PV barebone system. Chapter 5: BIOS information This chapter tells how to install components in the ...drivers and utilities from the support CD. 4. Chapter 2: Basic installation This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on the front and rear panel, and internal components. 2. About this guide Audience This guide provides general information and installation instructions about the motherboard that comes with hardware knowledge of the ASUS T3-M2NC51PV...
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... proceed, make sure that came with an onboard standby power LED. Expansion card(s) 4. The motherboard comes with the component. Optical drive Tool Phillips (cross) screw driver 2.2 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you uninstall any system component. Unplug the power cable from the power outlet and make...
... proceed, make sure that came with an onboard standby power LED. Expansion card(s) 4. The motherboard comes with the component. Optical drive Tool Phillips (cross) screw driver 2.2 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you uninstall any system component. Unplug the power cable from the power outlet and make...
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Keep the screws for later use. 2 3. On the rear panel, locate the three screws that secure the 1 cover to remove the cover screws. C T R BASS REAR S P K SIDE S P K LINE IN FRONT MIC IN eSATA 1 1 2. Lift the cover, then set aside. 2 2 4 3 3 ASUS T3-M2NC51PV 2- Use a Phillips screw driver to the chassis. 2.3 Removing the cover To remove the cover: 1. Slightly pull the cover toward the rear panel until the side tabs are disengaged from the chassis. 4.
Keep the screws for later use. 2 3. On the rear panel, locate the three screws that secure the 1 cover to remove the cover screws. C T R BASS REAR S P K SIDE S P K LINE IN FRONT MIC IN eSATA 1 1 2. Lift the cover, then set aside. 2 2 4 3 3 ASUS T3-M2NC51PV 2- Use a Phillips screw driver to the chassis. 2.3 Removing the cover To remove the cover: 1. Slightly pull the cover toward the rear panel until the side tabs are disengaged from the chassis. 4.
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... in the direction of the arrow to a 900 angle. 2 2 3 When removing the PSU, make sure to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. Using a Phillips screw driver, remove and set it firmly. You must lift the power supply unit (PSU) before you can install a CPU. DO NOT replace the proprietary CPU fan...
... in the direction of the arrow to a 900 angle. 2 2 3 When removing the PSU, make sure to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. Using a Phillips screw driver, remove and set it firmly. You must lift the power supply unit (PSU) before you can install a CPU. DO NOT replace the proprietary CPU fan...
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shared -- -- -- shared -- -- When using a PCI card on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments; otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable ...
shared -- -- -- shared -- -- When using a PCI card on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments; otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable ...
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Starting up the system and install drivers and utilities from the support CD. Chapter 3 This chapter helps you power up
Starting up the system and install drivers and utilities from the support CD. Chapter 3 This chapter helps you power up
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... information The support CD that came with the system contains useful software and several utility drivers that enhance the system features. • Screen display and driver options may not be the same for general reference only. Visit the ASUS website for more information. 3.2 Powering up 3.1 Installing an operating system The barebone system supports...
... information The support CD that came with the system contains useful software and several utility drivers that enhance the system features. • Screen display and driver options may not be the same for general reference only. Visit the ASUS website for more information. 3.2 Powering up 3.1 Installing an operating system The barebone system supports...
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Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to display other information If Autorun is enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your optical drive. Click an item to install Click an icon to run the CD. ASUS T3-M2NC51PV 3- 3.3.1 Running the support CD To begin using the support CD, place the CD in your computer.
Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to display other information If Autorun is enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your optical drive. Click an item to install Click an icon to run the CD. ASUS T3-M2NC51PV 3- 3.3.1 Running the support CD To begin using the support CD, place the CD in your computer.
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... Cool 'n' Quiet™ technology driver. 3- Chapter 3: Starting up Nvidia nForce Chipset Driver Program Installs the NVIDIA® Chipset drivers for the NVIDIA® nForce™ MCP 51 chipset. SoundMAX ADI1988B Audio Driver Installs the SoundMAX® ADI1988B audio driver and application. Drivers Installation Wizard Launches the ASUS InstallAll driver installation wizard. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices.
... Cool 'n' Quiet™ technology driver. 3- Chapter 3: Starting up Nvidia nForce Chipset Driver Program Installs the NVIDIA® Chipset drivers for the NVIDIA® nForce™ MCP 51 chipset. SoundMAX ADI1988B Audio Driver Installs the SoundMAX® ADI1988B audio driver and application. Drivers Installation Wizard Launches the ASUS InstallAll driver installation wizard. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices.
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... the motherboard BIOS and drivers. ASUS Update Installs the ASUS Update that the motherboard supports. Adobe Acrobat Reader V7.0 The Acrobat® Acrobat Reader® software is for viewing files saved in a healthy operating condition. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS T3-M2NC51PV 3- 3.3.3 Utilities menu The...
... the motherboard BIOS and drivers. ASUS Update Installs the ASUS Update that the motherboard supports. Adobe Acrobat Reader V7.0 The Acrobat® Acrobat Reader® software is for viewing files saved in a healthy operating condition. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS T3-M2NC51PV 3- 3.3.3 Utilities menu The...
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...menu The Make Disk menu contains items to create an NVIDIA® Serial ATA RAID driver disk for a 32-bit Windows 2000 system. 3- Chapter 3: Starting up NVIDIA 32bit Win2K SATA RAID Driver Allows you can enjoy watching TV and movies, capturing videos, or playing games on ...174; Windows® XP Service Pack 2. Anti-Virus Utility The anti-virus application scans, identifies, and removes computer viruses. ASUS Cool'n'Quiet Utility Launches the ASUS Cool'n'Quiet utility. This application is installed in your computer. The Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0c is a multimedia ...
...menu The Make Disk menu contains items to create an NVIDIA® Serial ATA RAID driver disk for a 32-bit Windows 2000 system. 3- Chapter 3: Starting up NVIDIA 32bit Win2K SATA RAID Driver Allows you can enjoy watching TV and movies, capturing videos, or playing games on ...174; Windows® XP Service Pack 2. Anti-Virus Utility The anti-virus application scans, identifies, and removes computer viruses. ASUS Cool'n'Quiet Utility Launches the ASUS Cool'n'Quiet utility. This application is installed in your computer. The Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0c is a multimedia ...
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ASUS T3-M2NC51PV 3- JMicron JMB36X 32/64bit Driver Allows you to create an NVIDIA® Serial ATA RAID driver disk for a 32-bit system. NVIDIA 64bit SATA RAID Driver Allows you to create an NVIDIA® Serial ATA RAID driver disk for a 32-bit Windows XP system. NVIDIA 32bit WinXP SATA RAID Driver Allows you to create an JMicron® driver disk for a 32/64-bit system. 3.3.5 ASUS contact information The Contact tab displays the ASUS contact information.
ASUS T3-M2NC51PV 3- JMicron JMB36X 32/64bit Driver Allows you to create an NVIDIA® Serial ATA RAID driver disk for a 32-bit system. NVIDIA 64bit SATA RAID Driver Allows you to create an NVIDIA® Serial ATA RAID driver disk for a 32-bit Windows XP system. NVIDIA 32bit WinXP SATA RAID Driver Allows you to create an JMicron® driver disk for a 32/64-bit system. 3.3.5 ASUS contact information The Contact tab displays the ASUS contact information.
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...may not be the latest BIOS version for floppy... Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file. 5.1.2 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet..., and • View the BIOS version information. CD-ROM found ! See page 3-5 for CD-ROM... The Drivers menu appears. 2. The ASUS Update utility is available in the optical drive. Checking for this utility. Bad BIOS checksum. Floppy not found ! Completed. ASUS T3-M2NC51PV 5-
...may not be the latest BIOS version for floppy... Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file. 5.1.2 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet..., and • View the BIOS version information. CD-ROM found ! See page 3-5 for CD-ROM... The Drivers menu appears. 2. The ASUS Update utility is available in the optical drive. Checking for this utility. Bad BIOS checksum. Floppy not found ! Completed. ASUS T3-M2NC51PV 5-
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...] [Auto] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] Allows you to configure the USB 2.0 controller in this menu allow you to change should be claimed by the EHCI driver. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is detected, the item shows None. The ECHI ownership change the USB-related features. Setting to Auto allows...
...] [Auto] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] Allows you to configure the USB 2.0 controller in this menu allow you to change should be claimed by the EHCI driver. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is detected, the item shows None. The ECHI ownership change the USB-related features. Setting to Auto allows...