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  • Page 1 M2NPV-VM...
  • Page 2 Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Notices ....................vi Safety information ................vii M2NPV-VM specifications summary ..........viii Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Welcome! ................1-2 Package contents ..............1-2 Special features ..............
  • Page 4 Managing and updating your BIOS ........2-2 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility ..........2-2 2.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk ......2-5 2.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility ........... 2-6 2.1.4 Updating the BIOS ..........2-7 2.1.5 Saving the current BIOS file ........2-9 2.1.6 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ......
  • Page 5 Security ..............2-38 Tools menu ................. 2-40 2.7.1 ASUS O.C. Profile ..........2-40 2.7.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ........... 2-42 Exit menu ................2-43 Chapter 3: Software support Chapter 3: Software support Chapter 3: Software support Chapter 3: Software support Chapter 3: Software support Installing an operating system ..........

  • Page 6: Notices

    Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and •...

  • Page 7: Safety Information

    Safety information Electrical safety Electrical safety Electrical safety Electrical safety Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected.

  • Page 8: M2Npv-Vm Specifications Summary

    M2NPV-VM specifications summary C P U C P U C P U Support AMD socket AM2 for AMD Athlon™ 64FX/ C P U C P U Athlon™ 64 X2/Athlon™ 64/Sempron processors AMD64 architecture enables simultaneous 32-bit and 64-bit computing Supports AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet™ Technology AMD Live!™...
  • Page 9 N o t e : N o t e : N o t e : ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 and ASUS EZ Flash 2 only support VGA/RGB output. B I O S f e a t u r e s...
  • Page 10 M2NPV-VM specifications summary P o w e r P o w e r P o w e r P o w e r P o w e r ATX power supply (with 24-pin and 4-pin 12 V plugs) R e q u i r e m e n t...
  • Page 11 This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. Product introduction...

  • Page 12: Welcome

    M 2 N P V - V M m o t h e r b o a r d ! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in your package with the list below.
  • Page 13 AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet Technology AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet Technology AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet Technology AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet Technology AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet Technology The motherboard supports the AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet Technology, which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for a cool and quiet operating environment.
  • Page 14 GeForce6150 chipset that supports superior HDTV-out functionality with a higher resolution to 1080i and 720p format, which are clearer than traditional formats allow. ASUS M2NPV-VM motherboard bundles a HDTV-out module that helps you enjoy the high- quality scaling and filtering technology.

  • Page 15: Innovative Asus Features

    ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 With the ASUS EZ Flash, you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. No need to use a DOS-based utility or boot from a floppy disk. See page 2-6 for details.
  • Page 16 When the system hangs due to overclocking, C.P.R. eliminates the need to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for each parameter. ASUS MyLogo™ ASUS MyLogo™ ASUS MyLogo™ ASUS MyLogo™...

  • Page 17: Before You Proceed

    LED. SB_PWR M2NPV-VM ® Standby Powered M2NPV-VM Onboard LED Power A S U S M 2 N P V - V M A S U S M 2 N P V - V M 1 - 7 1 - 7...

  • Page 18: Motherboard Overview

    CPU_FAN ATX12V Super USBPW12 F_USB12 CHA_FAN1 LAN_USB34 USBPW34 ® nVIDIA Top:Line In GeForce™6150 Center:Line Out Bottom:Mic In TV_OUT PCIEX1_1 BIOS M2NPV-VM CHA_FAN2 88E1116 PCIEX16 ® ® nVIDIA nForce™430 PCI1 TSB43AB22A SB_PWR PCI2 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell 1986A USBPW78 CMOS Power...

  • Page 19: Placement Direction

    M2NPV-VM ®...

  • Page 20: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    To install a CPU. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. M2NPV-VM ® M2NPV-VM CPU Socket AM2 Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to a 90°-100° angle. S o c k e t l e v e r...
  • Page 21 CPU_FAN M2NPV-VM ® M2NPV-VM CPU fan connector Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. A S U S M 2 N P V - V M...

  • Page 22: Installing The Heatsink And Fan

    1.6.2 1.6.2 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan Installing the heatsink and fan Installing the heatsink and fan 1.6.2 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan Installing the heatsink and fan The AMD Athlon™ 64/Sempron™ processor require a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance.
  • Page 23 Attach one end of the retention bracket to the retention module base. Align the other end of the retention bracket (near the retention bracket lock) to the retention module base. A clicking sound denotes that the retention bracket is in place. Make sure that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism...

  • Page 24: System Memory

    DDR DIMM socket. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: M2NPV-VM ® M2NPV-VM 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets C h a n n e l C h a n n e l C h a n n e l...
  • Page 25 Supports 3 modules inserted into both the blue and black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-800/667 MHz QVL. A S U S M 2 N P V - V M...

  • Page 26: Installing A Dimm

    1.7.3 1.7.3 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Installing a DIMM Installing a DIMM 1.7.3 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Installing a DIMM Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components.

  • Page 27: Expansion Slots

    Expansion slots In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.
  • Page 28 Standard interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments I R Q I R Q I R Q I R Q I R Q P r i o r i t y P r i o r i t y P r i o r i t y P r i o r i t y P r i o r i t y...

  • Page 29: Pci Slots

    1.8.3 1.8.3 1.8.3 PCI slots PCI slots PCI slots 1.8.3 1.8.3 PCI slots PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. The figure shows a LAN card installed on a PCI slot.

  • Page 30: Jumpers

    M2NPV-VM ® Normal Clear CMOS M2NPV-VM Clear RTC RAM (Default) You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. For system failure due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Shut down and reboot the system so the BIOS can automatically reset parameter settings to default values.
  • Page 31 (Default) (Default) USBPW78 USBPW56 M2NPV-VM ® M2NPV-VM USB device wake-up +5VSB (Default) • The USB device wake-up feature requires a power supply that can provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; otherwise, the system will not power up.
  • Page 32 (Default) M2NPV-VM ® M2NPV-VM Keyboard power setting 1 - 2 2 1 - 2 2 C h a p t e r 1 : P r o d u c t i n t r o d u c t i o n...

  • Page 33: 1.10 Connectors

    1.10 Connectors 1.10.1 1.10.1 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1.10.1 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors 1 . 1 . P S / 2 m o u s e p o r t ( g r e e n ) . P S / 2 m o u s e p o r t ( g r e e n ) .
  • Page 34 Refer to the audio configuration table for the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, or 6,-channel configuration. Audio 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration Audio 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration Audio 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration Audio 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration Audio 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration P o r t P o r t...

  • Page 35: Internal Connectors

    ® PIN 1 M2NPV-VM Floppy disk drive connector 2 . 2 . C h a s s i s i n t r u s i o n c o n n e c t o r ( 4 - 1 p i n C H A S S I S )
  • Page 36 M2NPV-VM ® PIN 1 M2NPV-VM IDE connectors 1 - 2 6 1 - 2 6 C h a p t e r 1 : P r o d u c t i n t r o d u c t i o n...
  • Page 37 RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXN2 M2NPV-VM SATA connectors I m p o r t a n t n o t e o n S e r i a l A T A I m p o r t a n t n o t e o n S e r i a l A T A...
  • Page 38 M2NPV-VM ® SPDIF_OUT M2NPV-VM Digital audio connector 1 - 2 8 1 - 2 8 C h a p t e r 1 : P r o d u c t i n t r o d u c t i o n...
  • Page 39 M2NPV-VM ® USB56 USB78 M2NPV-VM USB 2.0 connectors Never connect a 1 3 9 4 c a b l e 1 3 9 4 c a b l e 1 3 9 4 c a b l e 1 3 9 4 c a b l e 1 3 9 4 c a b l e to the USB connectors.
  • Page 40 ® IE1394_1 M2NPV-VM IEEE 1394a connector Never connect a U S B p o r t m o d u l e c a b l e U S B p o r t m o d u l e c a b l e...
  • Page 41 Legacy AC’97-compliant pin definition AAFP M2NPV-VM ® M2NPV-VM Analog front panel connector • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to...
  • Page 42 HDTV-out cable to this connector and the other end to the TV-out module. TV_OUT M2NPV-VM ® M2NPV-VM TV out connector • RGB and TV-out can not be used simultaneously. 1 - 3 2 1 - 3 2 C h a p t e r 1 : P r o d u c t i n t r o d u c t i o n...

  • Page 43: Atx Power Connectors

    +5V Standby +5 Volts +12 Volts +5 Volts +12 Volts M2NPV-VM ATX power connectors Ground +3 Volts A S U S M 2 N P V - V M A S U S M 2 N P V - V M...

  • Page 44: System Panel Connector

    HD_LED RESET PWR BTN M2NPV-VM System panel connector Requires an ATX power supply. S y s t e m p o w e r L E D S y s t e m p o w e r L E D •...
  • Page 45 This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. BIOS setup...

  • Page 46: Managing And Updating Your Bios

    ASUS Update utility 2.1.1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows ® environment. The ASUS Update utility allows you to: •...
  • Page 47 Updating the BIOS through the Internet Updating the BIOS through the Internet Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows ® desktop by clicking S t a r t S t a r t >...
  • Page 48 A S U S U p d a t e A S U S U p d a t e A S U S U p d a t e. The ASUS Update main window appears. A S U S U p d a t e...

  • Page 49: Creating A Bootable Floppy Disk

    2.1.2 2.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk Creating a bootable floppy disk 2.1.2 2.1.2 2.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk Creating a bootable floppy disk Creating a bootable floppy disk Do either one of the following to create a bootable floppy disk. DOS environment a.

  • Page 50: Asus Ez Flash 2 Utility

    ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using a DOS-based utility. The EZ Flash utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it is accessible by pressing <Alt>...

  • Page 51: Updating The Bios

    AwardBIOS Flash Utility. Follow these instructions to update the BIOS using this utility. 1. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS web site. Rename the file to M 2 N P V - V M . B I N M 2 N P V - V M .
  • Page 52 Press <N> when the utility prompts you to save the current BIOS file. The following screen appears. The utility verifies the AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.17 BIOS file in the floppy (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved disk, CD ROM or a USB...

  • Page 53: Saving The Current Bios File

    To save the current BIOS file using the AwardBIOS Flash Utility: Follow steps 1 to 6 of AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.17 the previous section. (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved Press <Y> when the...

  • Page 54: Asus Crashfree Bios 2 Utility

    ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk that contains the updated BIOS file.

  • Page 55: Bios Setup Program

    • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard and . A S U S M 2 N P V - V M...

  • Page 56: Bios Menu Screen

    The BIOS setup screens shown in this chapter are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS information. 2 - 1 2 2 - 1 2...

  • Page 57: Legend Bar

    2.2.3 2.2.3 2.2.3 2.2.3 2.2.3 Legend bar Legend bar Legend bar Legend bar Legend bar At the bottom of the Setup screen is a legend bar. The keys in the legend bar allow you to navigate through the various setup menus. The following table lists the keys found in the legend bar with their corresponding functions.

  • Page 58: Pop-Up Window

    Specifies the capacity Legacy Diskette A: and physical size of Primary IDE Master [ST321122A] diskette drive A. Primary IDE Slave [ASUS CDS520/A] Disabled ..[ ] Secondary IDE Master [None] 360K , 5.25 in..[ ] Secondary IDE Slave [None] 1.2M , 5.25 in.

  • Page 59: Main Menu

    Thu, Oct 20 2005 Item Specific Help Legacy Diskette A: [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Change the day, month, Primary IDE Master [ST321122A] year and century. Primary IDE Slave [ASUS CDS520/A] Secondary IDE Master [None] Secondary IDE Slave [None] SATA1 [None] SATA2 [None]...

  • Page 60: Primary And Secondary Ide Master/Slave

    2.3.4 2.3.4 2.3.4 2.3.4 2.3.4 Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE devices.
  • Page 61 Capacity Capacity Capacity Capacity Capacity Displays the auto-detected hard disk capacity. This item is not configurable. Cylinder Cylinder Cylinder Cylinder Cylinder Shows the number of the hard disk cylinders. This item is not configurable. H e a d H e a d H e a d H e a d H e a d...

  • Page 62: First, Second, Third, Fourth Sata Master

    2.3.5 2.3.5 First, Second, Third, Fourth SATA Master First, Second, Third, Fourth SATA Master 2.3.5 2.3.5 2.3.5 First, Second, Third, Fourth SATA Master First, Second, Third, Fourth SATA Master First, Second, Third, Fourth SATA Master While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of Serial ATA devices.

  • Page 63: Hdd Smart Monitoring

    H e a d H e a d H e a d H e a d H e a d Shows the number of the hard disk read/write heads. This item is not configurable. Landing Zone Landing Zone Landing Zone Landing Zone Landing Zone Shows the number of landing zone per track.

  • Page 64: Advanced Menu

    Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power...
  • Page 65 A I T u n i n g A I T u n i n g The following item becomes user-configurable when you set A I T u n i n g A I T u n i n g A I T u n i n g to [AI Overclocking].

  • Page 66: Ai Net2

    2.4.2 2.4.2 2.4.2 AI Net2 AI Net2 AI Net2 2.4.2 2.4.2 AI Net2 AI Net2 Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Advanced Select Menu AI NET2 POST Check LAN Cable [Disabled] Item Specific Help DRAM timing and control Pair Status Length LAN1(1-2) Open LAN1(3-6)
  • Page 67 Memory Clock Frequency [Auto] Sets the memory clock frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR2 400] [DDR2 533] [DDR2 667] [DDR2 800] Tcl [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto][3] [4] [5] [6] Trcd [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [3] [4] [5] [6] Trp [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [3] [4] [5] [6] Tras [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [5] [6] [7] ~ [18] Trc [Auto]...

  • Page 68: Chipset

    2.4.4 2.4.4 2.4.4 Chipset Chipset Chipset 2.4.4 2.4.4 Chipset Chipset Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Advanced Chipset Select Menu Frame Buffer Size [32M] Item Specific Help [Auto] Spread Spectrum [Down] Select Frame Buffer Size PCIE Spread Spectrum [Enabled] for Onboard Graphic SATA Spread Spectrum [Enabled] HT Spread Spectrum...

  • Page 69: Pcipnp

    2.4.5 2.4.5 2.4.5 PCIPnP PCIPnP PCIPnP 2.4.5 2.4.5 PCIPnP PCIPnP Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Advanced PCIPnP Select Menu Plug & Play O/S [No] Item Specific Help Primary Display Adapter [PCI-E] Select Yes if you are Resources Controlled By [Auto] using a Plug and Play x IRQ Resources capable operating system...

  • Page 70: Onboard Devices Configuration

    IRQ-xx assigned to When set to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is free for use of PCI/PnP devices. When set to [Reserved], the IRQ is reserved for legacy ISA devices. Configuration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved] Maximum Payload Size [4096] Maximum Payload Size [4096] Maximum Payload Size [4096] Maximum Payload Size [4096] Maximum Payload Size [4096]...
  • Page 71 OnChip IDE Channel0 [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onchip IDE channel 0 controller . Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] OnChip IDE Channel1 [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onchip IDE channel 1 controller . Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] IDE DMA transfer access [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the IDE DMA transfer access.
  • Page 72 First, Second, Third, Fourth SATA Master RAID [Disabled] Enables or disables the RAID function of the first, second, third or fourth SATA master drive. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB Configuration USB Configuration USB Configuration USB Configuration USB Configuration The items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Select an item then press <Enter>...
  • Page 73 Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address. Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] [Auto] Serial Port2 Address [2F8/IRQ3] Serial Port2 Address [2F8/IRQ3] Serial Port2 Address [2F8/IRQ3] Serial Port2 Address [2F8/IRQ3]...

  • Page 74: Power Menu

    Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) and the Advanced Power Management (APM). Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power...
  • Page 75 Restore on AC Power Loss [Disabled] Restore on AC Power Loss [Disabled] Restore on AC Power Loss [Disabled] Restore on AC Power Loss [Disabled] Restore on AC Power Loss [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Restore on AC Power Loss function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] HDD Down In Suspend [Disabled] HDD Down In Suspend [Disabled]...
  • Page 76 Alarm Time (hh:mm) [Disabled] To set the time of alarm: 1. Highlight this item and press <Enter> to display a pop-up menu for the hour field. 2. Key-in a value (Min=0, Max=23), then press <Enter>. 3. Press <TAB> to move to the minutes field then press <Enter>. 4.

  • Page 77: Hardware Monitor

    2.5.4 2.5.4 2.5.4 Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor 2.5.4 2.5.4 Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor The items in this sub-menu displays the hardware monitor values automatically detected by the BIOS. It also allows you to change CPU Q-Fan feature-related parameters. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options.

  • Page 78: Boot Menu

    Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Boot Device Priority Select Menu Removable Drives Item Specific Help Hard Disk Drives...

  • Page 79: Hard Disk Drives

    2.6.3 2.6.3 2.6.3 Hard Disk Drives Hard Disk Drives Hard Disk Drives 2.6.3 2.6.3 Hard Disk Drives Hard Disk Drives Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Boot Hard Disk Drives Select Menu Item Specific Help 1. Bootable Add-in Cards: XXXXXXXXX 1. Bootable Add-in Cards 1.
  • Page 80 Case Open Warning [Enabled] Case Open Warning [Enabled] Case Open Warning [Enabled] Case Open Warning [Enabled] Case Open Warning [Enabled] Enables or disables the chassis open status feature. Setting to Enabled, clears the chassis open status. Refer to section “1.10.2 Internal connectors”...
  • Page 81 Allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Make sure that the above item is set to [Enabled] if you want to use the ASUS MyLogo™ feature. Halt On [All, But Keyboard] Halt On [All, But Keyboard]...

  • Page 82: Security

    2.6.6 2.6.6 2.6.6 Security Security Security 2.6.6 2.6.6 Security Security Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Boot Select Menu Boot Settings Configuration Supervisor Password Clear Item Specific Help User Password Clear Password Check [Setup] Supervisor Password Supervisor Password Supervisor Password Supervisor Password Supervisor Password User Password User Password...
  • Page 83 Password Check Password Check Password Check Password Check Password Check This field requires you to enter the password before entering the BIOS setup or the system. Select [Setup] to require the password before entering the BIOS Setup. Select [System] to require the password before entering the system.

  • Page 84: Tools Menu

    Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS O.C. Profile Select Menu EZ Flash 2 Item Specific Help Press [Enter] to Set. ↑↓ ↑↓ ↑↓ ↑↓...
  • Page 85 3. Enter BIOS setup program. Go to the “Tools” menu to select “Load from File”. Press <Enter> then the setup screen will appear. 4. Press <Tab> to switch between drives before the correct “xxx.CMO” file is found. Then press <Enter> to load the file. 5.

  • Page 86: Asus Ez Flash 2

    ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press <Enter>, a confirmation message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press <Enter> to confirm your choice. Please see page 2-6, section 2.1.3 for details.

  • Page 87: Exit Menu

    Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Select Menu Exit &...
  • Page 88 Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. When you select this option or if you Y E S Y E S press <F5>, a confirmation window appears.
  • Page 89 This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. Software support...

  • Page 90: Installing An Operating System

    The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for updates. 3.2.1 3.2.1 Running the support CD Running the support CD 3.2.1...

  • Page 91: Drivers Menu

    The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. ASUS InstAll - Installation Wizard for Drivers ASUS InstAll - Installation Wizard for Drivers ASUS InstAll - Installation Wizard for Drivers...

  • Page 92: Utilities Menu

    ASUS Update ASUS Update ASUS Update ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in a Windows ® environment. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP).

  • Page 93: Make Disk Menu

    Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Microsoft DirectX 9.0c The Microsoft ® DirectX ® 9.0c is a multimedia technology that enhances computer graphics and sounds. DirectX ® improves the multimedia features of your computer so you can enjoy watching TV and movies, capturing videos, or playing games on your computer.

  • Page 94: Manual Menu

    NVIDIA NVIDIA ® ® ® ® ® 64bit SATA RAID Driver 64bit SATA RAID Driver NVIDIA NVIDIA NVIDIA 64bit SATA RAID Driver 64bit SATA RAID Driver 64bit SATA RAID Driver Allows you to create an NVIDIA ® Serial ATA (SATA) RAID driver disk for a 64-bit system.

  • Page 95: Asus Contact Information

    C o n t a c t C o n t a c t C o n t a c t tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide.
  • Page 96 Displays the support CD contents in graphical format. Technical support Form Technical support Form Technical support Form Technical support Form Technical support Form Displays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to fill out when requesting technical support. Filelist Filelist Filelist Filelist...

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