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Asus V2-M2V890 User Manual

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  • Page 1 V-Series M2V890 ASUS PC (Desktop Barebone)
  • 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

    Table of contents Notices ... vi Safety information ...vii About this guide ...viii System package contents ... x Chapter 1: System Introduction Welcome! ... 1-2 Front panel ... 1-2 Rear panel ... 1-4 Internal components ... 1-7 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Preparation ...
  • Page 4 Chapter 5: BIOS Setup 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 BIOS setup program ... 5-9 5.2.1...
  • Page 5 Table of contents Main menu ... 5-12 System Time ... 5-12 5.3.1 5.3.2 System Date ... 5-12 5.3.3 Legacy Diskette A ... 5-12 5.3.4 Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave ... 5-13 5.3.5 System Information... 5-14 Advanced menu ... 5-15 5.4.1 USB configuration ...

  • Page 6: Canadian Department Of Communications Statement

    Notices 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 • This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 7: Electrical Safety

    Safety information 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: About This Guide

    About this guide Audience This guide provides general information and installation instructions about the ASUS V-Series M2V890 barebone system. This guide is intended for experienced users and integrators with hardware knowledge of personal computers. How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts:...

  • Page 9: Conventions Used In This Guide

    Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. ASUS Websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. Optional Documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer.

  • Page 10: System Package Contents

    System package contents Check your ASUS V-Series M2V890 barebone system package for the following items. If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately. Item description ASUS V-Series M2V890 barebone system with • ASUS motherboard • 250 W PFC power supply unit •...
  • Page 11 Chapter 1 This chapter gives a general description of the ASUS V-Series M2V890 Barebone System. The chapter lists the system features including introduction on the front and rear panel, and internal components.

  • Page 12: Chapter 1: System Introduction

    The ASUS V-Series M2V890 is an all-in-one barebone system with a versatile home entertainment feature. The system comes in a stylish mini-tower casing and powered by the ASUS motherboard that supports the AMD Athlon™ 64 X2/AMD Athlon™ 64/AMD Sempron™ processor in a 940-pin AM2 socket.
  • Page 13 HDD LED. This LED lights up when data is read from or written to the hard disk drive. Power button. Press this button to turn the system on. Reset button. Press this button to reboot the system without turning off the power. ASUS V-Series M2V890...

  • Page 14: Rear Panel

    Rear panel The system rear panel includes the power connector and several I/O ports that allow convenient connection of devices. Voltage selector. This switch allows you to adjust the system input voltage according to the voltage supply in your area. See the section “Voltage selector”...
  • Page 15 19. Line In port (light blue). This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. 20. Metal bracket lock. Remove the metal bracket lock on the rear panel when installing expansion cards. ASUS V-Series M2V890...

  • Page 16: Voltage Selector

    Refer to the audio configuration table below for the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration. Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Headset 2-channel Light Blue Line In Lime Line Out Pink Mic In Orange –...

  • Page 17: Internal Components

    5.25-inch optical drive bays Hard disk drive bay Floppy disk drive bay Power supply unit CPU socket DIMM sockets ASUS V-Series M2V890 10. PCI Express x16 slot 11. PCI Express x1 slot 12. PCI slots 13. Metal bracket lock ASUS motherboard...
  • Page 18 Chapter 1: System introduction...
  • Page 19 Chapter 2 This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on how to install components in the system.

  • Page 20: Chapter 2: Basic Installation

    Preparation Before you proceed, make sure that you have all the components you plan to install in the system. Basic components to install 1. Central Processing Unit (CPU) 2. DDR2 Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) 3. Expansion card(s) 4. Hard disk drive 5.

  • Page 21: Removing The Side Cover And Front Panel Assembly

    Swing the front panel assembly to the right, until the hinge-like tabs on the right side of the assembly are exposed. Remove the front panel assembly, then set aside. Air duct Chassis tab holes ASUS V-Series M2V890...

  • Page 22: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    Central Processing Unit (CPU) 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with a 940-pin AM2 socket designed for the AMD Athlon™ 64 X2/AMD Athlon™ 64/AMD Sempron™ processor. Make sure you use a CPU is designed for the AM2 socket. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation.
  • Page 23 Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN connector on the motherboard. CPU Fan connector Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. ASUS V-Series M2V890 Small triangle Gold triangle CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM...

  • Page 24: Installing The Heatsink And Fan

    2.4.3 Installing the heatsink and fan The AMD Athlon™ 64 X2/AMD Athlon™ 64/AMD Sempron™ processor require a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. Make sure that you use only qualified heatsink and fan assembly. Follow these steps to install the CPU heatsink and fan.
  • Page 25 Push down the retention bracket lock on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to the module base. ASUS V-Series M2V890...

  • Page 26: Installing A Dimm

    You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, and 1 GB unbuffered ECC/non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest Qualified Vendors List.. Chapter 2: Basic installation...

  • Page 27: Qualified Vendors Lists (Qvl)

    MIII0052532M8CEC HY5PS12821AFP-Y4 Kingmax KKEA88B4IAK-37 Kingmax E5116AB-5C-E Kingmax E5108AE-6E-E VDATA VD29608A8A-3EC20615 VDATA VD29608A8A-3EC20620 Side(s): SS - Single-sided Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-667/533 MHz QVL. ASUS V-Series M2V890 Size 256MB 256MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 512MB 512MB 512MB 512MB 256MB...

  • Page 28: Installing A Ddr2 Dimm

    2.5.2 Installing a DDR2 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. Unlock a DDR2 DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward.

  • Page 29: Expansion Slots

    “Share IRQ” or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. Refer to the table on the next page for details. ASUS V-Series M2V890 2-11...

  • Page 30: Irq Assignments For This Motherboard

    Standard interrupt assignments Priority – * These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. IRQ assignments for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 When using PCI cards 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 and the card inoperable.

  • Page 31: Pci Express X1 Slot

    LAN card installed on a PCI slot. 2.6.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x16 sloti. ASUS V-Series M2V890 2-13...

  • Page 32: Installing An Optical Drive

    Installing an optical drive Refer to the instructions in this section if you wish to install a new optical drive. Follow these steps to install an optical drive: Place the chassis upright. Remove the drive slot metal plate cover. Insert the optical drive into the upper 5.25-inch drive bay and carefully push the optical drive into the bay until its screw holes align with the holes on the bay as shown.

  • Page 33: Installing A Hard Disk Drive

    With the HDD label side up, carefully insert the drive into the 3.5-inch bay and push the drive into the bay until its screw holes align with the holes on the drive bay. Secure the drive with two screws on both sides. ASUS V-Series M2V890 2-15...
  • Page 34 Connect one end of the Serial ATA cable to the SATA connector at the back of the drive, then connect the other end to a Serial ATA connector on the motherboard. See page 4-5 for the location of the Serial ATA connectors. Connect a 15-pin Serial ATA power plug from the power supply unit to the 15-pin power connector at the back of the drive.
  • Page 35 IDE ribbon cable to the IDE connector on the second (Slave) IDE hard disk drive. Connect a 4-pin power plug from the power supply unit to the power connector at the back of the drive(s). ASUS V-Series M2V890 2-17...

  • Page 36: Installing A Floppy Disk Drive

    2.9 Installing a floppy disk drive The V-Series M2V890 Barebone system comes with one 3.25-inch drive bay for a floppy disk drive. To install a floppy disk drive: Remove the front panel cover. For instructions on how to remove the front panel cover, refer to page 2-3 of section “2.3 Removing the side cover and front panel assembly”.

  • Page 37: Removing The Bay Covers And Reinstalling The Front Panel Assembly And Side Cover

    Push the side cover to the direction of the front panel until it fits in place. Secure the cover with two screws you removed earlier. If the air duct interferes with the CPU fan, adjust the air duct accordingly. Air duct Chassis tab holes ASUS V-Series M2V890 2-19...
  • Page 38 2-20 Chapter 2: Basic installation...
  • Page 39 Chapter 3 This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and utilities from the support CD.

  • Page 40: Chapter 3: Starting Up

    Installing an operating system The barebone system supports Windows (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates so you can maximize the features of your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Use the setup procedures presented in this chapter for reference only. Refer to your OS documentation for detailed information.

  • Page 41: Support Cd Information

    • The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website for updates. 3.3.1 Running the support CD To begin using the support CD, place the CD in your optical drive. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer.

  • Page 42: Drivers Menu

    3.3.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet Driver Installs the AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet driver. VIA Chipset Driver Program Installs the VIA chipset driver program.

  • Page 43: Utilities Menu

    ASUS Cool ‘n’ Quiet Utility Installs the ASUS Cool ‘n’ Quiet utility. 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 44: Make Disk Menu

    The anti-virus utility scans, identifies, and removes computer viruses. View the online help for detailed information. ASUS Screen Saver Installs the ASUS screen saver. The screen display and utilities option may not be the same for different operating system versions.

  • Page 45: Asus Contact Information

    3.3.5 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide. ASUS V-Series M2V890...
  • Page 46 Chapter 3: Starting up...
  • Page 47 Chapter 4 This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes with the system. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations.

  • Page 48: Introduction

    Introduction The V-Series M2V890 barebone system comes with an ASUS motherboard. This chapter provides technical information about the motherboard for future upgrades or system reconfiguration. Motherboard layout ATX12V PS2/2KBMS T:Mouse B:Keyboard USB12 LAN_USB34 IT8716F-S PCIEX1_1 PCIEX16 RTL8100S PCI1 PCI2 ALC880...

  • Page 49: Jumpers

    Due to the chipset limitation, AC power off is required prior using C.P.R. function. You must turn off and on the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before reboot the system. ASUS V-Series M2V890 CLRTC Normal Clear CMOS...

  • Page 50: Connectors

    Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up feature. Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to wake up the computer when you press a key on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar). This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 500 mA on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS.

  • Page 51: Serial Ata Connectors

    JBOD, refer to the RAID manual in the support CD. • The RAID function of these connectors is set to [Disabled] by default. See section “5.4.4 Onboard Device Configuration” for details. ASUS V-Series M2V890 SATA2 SATA1 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows ®...

  • Page 52: Cpu Fan Connectors

    IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_EIDE) The onboard IDE connectors are for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable(s). There are three connectors on each Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. Connect the blue connector to the motherboard’s IDE connector, then select one of the following modes to configure your device(s).
  • Page 53 USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. USB connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB module is purchased separately. ASUS V-Series M2V890 CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR USB56...
  • Page 54 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are for an ATX power supply. The plugs from the power supply are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit.

  • Page 55: Front Panel Audio Connector (10-1 Pin Aafp)

    This connector is for serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The serial port bracket (COM) is purchased separately. COM port connector ASUS V-Series M2V890 AAFP COM2 PIN1...
  • Page 56 System panel connector (2x5 10 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. System panel connector • System power LED This 3-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode.
  • Page 57 10. Optical drive audio In connector (4-pin CD) This connector allows you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. Internal audio connector ASUS V-Series M2V890 Right Audio Channel Left Audio Channel 4-11...
  • Page 58 4-12 Chapter 4: Motherboard info...
  • Page 59 Chapter 5 This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters.

  • Page 60: Chapter 5: Bios Setup

    The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk during POST.) ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk in DOS mode.)

  • Page 61: Asus Ez Flash Utility

    5.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility The ASUS EZ Flash 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 62: Afudos Utility

    Press <Enter>. The utility copies the current BIOS file to the floppy disk. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. Reading flash ... done Write to file... ok A:\>...

  • Page 63: Updating The Bios File

    Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk. Write the BIOS filename on a piece of paper. You need to type the exact BIOS filename at the DOS prompt.

  • Page 64: Asus Update Utility

    5.1.4 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows allows you to: • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet •...

  • Page 65: 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 clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. Select your desired update method, then click Next.
  • Page 66 If you select updating/ downloading from the Internet, select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or choose Auto Select. Click Next. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to download. Click Next.

  • Page 67: Bios Setup Program

    The BIOS setup screens shown in this section 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 file for this motherboard and . ASUS V-Series M2V890...

  • Page 68: Bios Menu Screen

    5.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A SATA 1 SATA 2 SATA 3 SATA 4 IDE Configuration System Information Sub-menu items 5.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: Main For changing the basic system configuration Advanced...

  • Page 69: Menu Items

    5.2.9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item. ASUS V-Series M2V890 System Time [11:10:19] Use [ENTER], [TAB] System Date [Thu 03/27/2003] or [SHIFT-TAB] to Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in]...

  • Page 70: Main Menu

    Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information. Refer to section “5.2.1 BIOS menu screen” for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A...

  • Page 71: Primary And Secondary Ide Master/Slave

    When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS V-Series M2V890 Select the type of device connected to the system...

  • Page 72: 32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled]

    PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0] [UDMA1] [UDMA2] [UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology.

  • Page 73: Advanced Menu

    Configuration options: [Disabled] [USB 2 Ports] [USB 4 Ports] [USB 6 Ports] [USB 8 Ports] USB 2.0 Ports Enable [Enable] Allows you to enable or disable the USB 2.0 ports. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enable] ASUS V-Series M2V890 [USB 8 Ports] [Enable] [Enabled] [Disabled]...

  • Page 74: Legacy Usb Support [Enabled]

    Legacy USB Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). Setting to Auto allows the system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled.

  • Page 75: Chipset

    Memclock Mode [Auto] Allows you to set the memory clock mode.Set by the code using [Auto] or select [Manual] to set using one of the standard values. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] [Limit] ASUS V-Series M2V890 [Auto] [0.850V] :333 MHz :5.0...

  • Page 76: Ecc Configuration

    MCT Timing Mode [Auto] Appears only when the Parallel Port Mode is set to [ECP]. This item allows you to set the Parallel Port ECP DMA. Configuration options: [DMA0] [DMA1] [DMA3] Bank Interleacving [Auto] Sets whether to allow memory accesses to be spread out over BANKS on the same node or across nodes, decreasing access contention.
  • Page 77 DIMMs are not in use. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] Alternate VID [0.850V] Specifies the alternate VID while in low power states. Configuration options: [1.050V] [1.025V] [1.000V] [0.975V] [0.950V] [0.925V] [0.900V] [0.875V] [0.850V] [0.825V] [0.800V] ASUS V-Series M2V890 5-19...
  • Page 78 AGP Bridge K8M890 AGP/PCI EXPRESS Configuration OnChip VGA Frame Buffer Size Primary Graphics Adapter VLink Mode Supported AGP Mode Graphics Aperture Size OnChip VGA Frame Buffer Size [64MB] Sets the onchip VGA frame buffer size. Configuration options: [64MB] [128MB] [256MB] Primary Graphics Adapter [PCIE VGA] Switches the PCI Bus scanning order while searching for a video card.

  • Page 79: Southbridge Via Vt8237A Configuration

    Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address. Configuration options: [Disabled] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] Serial Port2 Mode [Normal] Allows you to select the Serial Port2 mode. Configuration options: [Normal] [IrDA] [ASK IR] ASUS V-Series M2V890 [3F8/IRQ4] [Normal] [2F8/IRQ3] [Normal]...

  • Page 80: Parallel Port Address

    Parallel Port Address [378] Allows you to select the Parallel Port base addresses. Configuration options: [Disabled] [378] [278] [3BC] Parallel Port Mode [Normal] Allows you to select the Parallel Port mode. Configuration options: [Normal] [EPP] [ECP] [EPP+ECP] ECP Mode DMA Channel [DMA3] Allows you to select the Parallel Port ECP DMA.

  • Page 81: Palette Snooping [Disabled]

    When set to [Available], the specific IRQ is free for PCI/PnP devices to use. When set to [Reserved], the IRQ is reserved for legacy ISA devices. Configuration options: [Available] [Reserved] ASUS V-Series M2V890 NO: Lets the BIOS configure all the devices in the system.

  • Page 82: 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. Suspend Mode ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC Support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor...

  • Page 83: Power Button Mode [On/Off]

    Enabled, the items RTC Alarm Date, RTC Alarm Hour, RTC Alarm Minute, and RTC Alarm Second appear with set values. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS V-Series M2V890 5-25...

  • Page 84: Hardware Monitor

    5.5.5 Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature MB Temperature CPU Fan Speed Chassis Fan Speed VCORE Voltage 3.3V Voltage 5V Voltage 12V Voltage Smart Q-Fan Function CPU temperature beep function CPU temperature high limit CPU Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures.

  • Page 85: Boot Menu

    These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. The number of device items that appear on the screen depends on the the number of devices installed in the system. Configuration options: [xxxxx Drive] [Disabled] ASUS V-Series M2V890 Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence.

  • Page 86: Boot Settings Configuration

    This allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. Bootup Num-Lock [On] Allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock.

  • Page 87: Security

    If you forget your BIOS password, you can clear clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section “4.3 Jumpers” for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. ASUS V-Series M2V890 <Enter> to change password.

  • Page 88: Change User Password

    After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings. Security Settings Supervisor Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password User Access Level Change User Password Clear User Password Password Check User Access Level [Full Access] This item allows you to select the access restriction to the Setup items.

  • Page 89: Password Check [Setup]

    If you attempt to exit the Setup program without saving your changes, the program prompts you with a message asking if you want to save your changes before exiting. Press <Enter> to save the changes while exiting. ASUS V-Series M2V890 Exit system setup after saving the changes.

  • Page 90: Discard Changes

    Exit & Discard Changes Select this option only if you do not want to save the changes that you made to the Setup program. If you made changes to fields other than System Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation before exiting.

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