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... information 3-7 Chapter 4: Motherboard Information 4.1 Introduction 4-2 4.2 Motherboard layout 4-2 4.3 Jumpers 4-3 4.4 Connectors 4-4 Chapter 5: BIOS Setup 5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 5-2 5.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 5-2 5.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility 5-3 5.1.3 AFUDOS utility 5-4 5.1.4 ASUS Update utility 5-6 5.2 BIOS setup program 5-9 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen 5-10 5.2.2 Menu bar 5-10 5.2.3 Navigation keys 5-10 5.2.4 Menu items 5-11 5.2.5 Sub-menu items 5-11 5.2.6 Configuration fields...
... information 3-7 Chapter 4: Motherboard Information 4.1 Introduction 4-2 4.2 Motherboard layout 4-2 4.3 Jumpers 4-3 4.4 Connectors 4-4 Chapter 5: BIOS Setup 5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 5-2 5.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 5-2 5.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility 5-3 5.1.3 AFUDOS utility 5-4 5.1.4 ASUS Update utility 5-6 5.2 BIOS setup program 5-9 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen 5-10 5.2.2 Menu bar 5-10 5.2.3 Navigation keys 5-10 5.2.4 Menu items 5-11 5.2.5 Sub-menu items 5-11 5.2.6 Configuration fields...
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...system power button ( ) to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. 3.1 Installing an operating system The barebone system supports Windows® 2000/XP operating systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates so you can maximize the features of your OS documentation... for detailed information. • Make sure that you install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for reference only.
...system power button ( ) to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. 3.1 Installing an operating system The barebone system supports Windows® 2000/XP operating systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates so you can maximize the features of your OS documentation... for detailed information. • Make sure that you install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for reference only.
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...Acrobat Reader V7.0 The Adobe® Acrobat® Reader V7.0 is for opening, viewing, and printing documents in a Windows® environment. If your system is a multimedia technology that the motherboard supports. This utility requires an Internet connection either through...® Windows® XP Service Pack 2‑embedded, skip Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0c installation. ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet Utility Installs the ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet utility. DirectX® improves the multimedia features of your computer. ASUS V-Series M2V890 3- ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility...
...Acrobat Reader V7.0 The Adobe® Acrobat® Reader V7.0 is for opening, viewing, and printing documents in a Windows® environment. If your system is a multimedia technology that the motherboard supports. This utility requires an Internet connection either through...® Windows® XP Service Pack 2‑embedded, skip Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0c installation. ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet Utility Installs the ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet utility. DirectX® improves the multimedia features of your computer. ASUS V-Series M2V890 3- ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility...
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... 1, and JBOD configuration through the onboard VIA® VT8237R Plus controller. ASUS V-Series M2V890 4- GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND SATA connectors SATA2 SATA1 Install the Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack1 before using Serial ATA. • For detailed instructions...
... 1, and JBOD configuration through the onboard VIA® VT8237R Plus controller. ASUS V-Series M2V890 4- GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND SATA connectors SATA2 SATA1 Install the Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack1 before using Serial ATA. • For detailed instructions...
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...; XP environment a. Press , then follow screen instructions to restore the BIOS in Windows® environment.) Refer to the corresponding sections for Windows® 2000: a. ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 5.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk in case you to the floppy disk...
...; XP environment a. Press , then follow screen instructions to restore the BIOS in Windows® environment.) Refer to the corresponding sections for Windows® 2000: a. ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 5.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk in case you to the floppy disk...
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...that comes with the motherboard package. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). The ASUS Update utility is available in the support... from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. The Drivers menu appears. 2. The ASUS Update utility allows you to your system. Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using this utility. 5- Chapter 5: BIOS setup This utility is...
...that comes with the motherboard package. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). The ASUS Update utility is available in the support... from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. The Drivers menu appears. 2. The ASUS Update utility allows you to your system. Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using this utility. 5- Chapter 5: BIOS setup This utility is...
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Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Select your desired update method, then click Next. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. ASUS V-Series M2V890 5- Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1.
Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Select your desired update method, then click Next. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. ASUS V-Series M2V890 5- Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1.
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Click Next. 4. Follow the instructions on the succeeding screens to download. If you select the option to update the BIOS from the Internet, select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to locate the file. If you select updating/ downloading from a file, a window prompts you to complete the update process. 5- Chapter 5: BIOS setup Click Next. 5. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to complete the update process. 6. Select the file, click Open, then follow the screen instructions to avoid network traffic, or choose Auto Select. 3.
Click Next. 4. Follow the instructions on the succeeding screens to download. If you select the option to update the BIOS from the Internet, select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to locate the file. If you select updating/ downloading from a file, a window prompts you to complete the update process. 5- Chapter 5: BIOS setup Click Next. 5. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to complete the update process. 6. Select the file, click Open, then follow the screen instructions to avoid network traffic, or choose Auto Select. 3.
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... menu screen means that do not fit on the screen. Refer to "5.2.7 Pop-up window." 5.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to select a field. A configurable field is enclosed in ] [English] :[ST320413A] :[ASUS CD-S340] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] Main ...menu items Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to display a pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS V-Series M2V890 5-11 Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display a list of the field opposite the item. Advanced Chipset settings WARNING:...
... menu screen means that do not fit on the screen. Refer to "5.2.7 Pop-up window." 5.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to select a field. A configurable field is enclosed in ] [English] :[ST320413A] :[ASUS CD-S340] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] Main ...menu items Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to display a pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS V-Series M2V890 5-11 Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display a list of the field opposite the item. Advanced Chipset settings WARNING:...
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...to save the changes while exiting. F10 key can be used for this menu. Select one of the options from this option, a confirmation window appears. If you are saved to the CMOS RAM. Select OK to the BIOS items. Exit Options Exit & Save Changes Exit & ...Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults Exit system setup after saving the changes. ASUS V-Series M2V890 5-31 Password Check [Setup] When set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system. ...
...to save the changes while exiting. F10 key can be used for this menu. Select one of the options from this option, a confirmation window appears. If you are saved to the CMOS RAM. Select OK to the BIOS items. Exit Options Exit & Save Changes Exit & ...Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults Exit system setup after saving the changes. ASUS V-Series M2V890 5-31 Password Check [Setup] When set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system. ...
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.... 5-32 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Select OK to discard any changes and load the previously saved values. Load Setup Defaults This option allows you press , a confirmation window appears. Discard Changes This option allows you to discard the selections you made to the Setup program. If you made changes to fields other changes...
.... 5-32 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Select OK to discard any changes and load the previously saved values. Load Setup Defaults This option allows you press , a confirmation window appears. Discard Changes This option allows you to discard the selections you made to the Setup program. If you made changes to fields other changes...