Chapter 3: Software support

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. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturers instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate this equipment.
Canadian Department of Communications Statement
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Safety information

Electrical safety
To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system.

CPU_FAN

CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND
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.
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.
Make sure that you use only qualified heatsink and fan assembly.
Follow these steps to install the CPU heatsink and fan. 1. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that the heatsink fits properly on the retention module base.
The retention module base is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase. You do not have to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that a Thermal Interface Material is properly applied to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the heatsink and fan assembly.
CPU Fan CPU Heatsink Retention Module Base

Retention bracket

Retention bracket lock
Your boxed CPU heatsink and fan assembly should come with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. If the instructions in this section do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter.
Attach one end of the retention bracket to the retention module base.
3. 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 module base; otherwise, you cannot snap the retention bracket in place.
Push down the retention bracket lock on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to the module base.

System memory

Overview
The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets:
DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2
M2NPV-VM 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets Channel Channel 1 Channel 2 Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2

Memory configurations

You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB unbuffered ECC/non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets.
For dual-channel configuration, the total size of memory module(s) installed per channel must be the same (DIMM_A1+ DIMM_A2 = DIMM_B1+ DIMM_B2) Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. Refer to the DDR2 Qualified Vendors List below for details. Due to chipset resource allocation, the system may detect less than 8 GB system memory when you installed four 2 GB DDR2 memory modules. This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of 128 Mb chips or double sided x16 memory modules.

USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.
10. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. 11. DVI-D Out port. This port connects a Digital Visual Interface (DVI-D) card. 12. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard.

1.10.2

This connector is for the provided floppy disk drive (FDD) signal cable. Insert one end of the cable to this connector, then connect the other end to the signal connector at the back of the floppy disk drive.
Pin 5 on the connector is removed to prevent incorrect cable connection when using an FDD cable with a covered Pin 5.
Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY)
NOTE:.Orient the red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1.
M2NPV-VM.Floppy.disk.drive.connector
This connector is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to this connector. The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to this connector when a chassis component is removed or replaced. The signal is then generated as a chassis intrusion event. By default, the pins labeled Chassis Signal and Ground are shorted with a jumper cap. Remove the jumper caps only when you intend to use the chassis intrusion detection feature.
Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS)
CHASSIS M2NPV-VM Chassis intrusion connector

(Default)

Chassis Signal GND

+5VSB_MB

The onboard IDE connectors are for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable(s). There are threeconnectors on each Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. Connect the blue connector to the motherboards IDE connector, then select one of the following modes to configure your device(s).

Award BIOS Flash Utility (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk.)
Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities.

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: Save the current BIOS file Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file View the BIOS version information. Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and
This utility is available in the support CD that comes with the motherboard package.
ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP).

Installing ASUS Update

To install ASUS Update: 1. 2. 3. Place the support CD in the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears.
Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. See page 3-4 for the Utilities screen menu. The ASUS Update utility is copied to your system.
Quit all Windows applications before you update the BIOS using this utility.
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. The ASUS Update main window appears.
Select Update BIOS from the Internet option from the dropdown menu, then click Next.
Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select. Click Next.
From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to download. Click Next. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process.
The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through the Internet. Always update the utility to avail all its features.
Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file
To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 1. 2. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the dropdown menu, then click Next.
Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process.
Creating a bootable floppy disk
a. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive.

Windows XP environment

DOS environment
Do either one of the following to create a bootable floppy disk.
b. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press <Enter>. a. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to the floppy disk drive. c. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon.

b. Click Start from the Windows desktop, then select My Computer.
d. Click File from the menu, then select Format. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears.

Windows 2000 environment

e. Windows XP users: Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the format options field, then click Start. To create a set of boot disks for Windows 2000:
a. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive. c. Click Start, then select Run. b. Insert the Windows 2000 CD to the optical drive. d. In the Open field, type D:\bootdisk\makeboot a:
assuming that D is your optical drive letter. e. Press <Enter>, then follow screen instructions to continue. 2. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk.

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 DOSbased utility. The EZ Flash 2 utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it is accessible by pressing <Alt> + <F2> during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2: 1. 2. 3. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a floppy disk, then restart the system. You can launch the EZ Flash 2 by two methods.
(1) Insert the floppy disk/USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file to the floppy disk drive or the USB port. Press <Alt> + <F2> during POST to display the following.
ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility B312 FLASH TYPE: Winbond W39V080A 8Mb LPC Current ROM BOARD: M2NPVVM VER: 0113 DATE: 04/23/2006 PATH: C:\ C WIN98E NETTERM DRIVERS RECYCLED WUTEMP NEWFOL~1 INSTALL TEST-REB MSDOWNLD.TMP <DIR> <DIR> <DIR> <DIR> <DIR> <DIR> <DIR> <DIR> <DIR> Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown
Note [Enter] Select [Tab]Switch
[S] Save [ESC]Exit [Up/Down/Home/End] Move
(2) Enter BIOS setup program. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press <Enter> to enable it.
When the correct BIOS file is found, EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when down.
You can switch between drives by pressing <Tab> before the correct file is found. Then press <Enter>.
This function can support devices such as USB flash disk, hard disk, or floppy disk with FAT32/16/12 format only. Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! Chapter 2: BIOS setup

Updating the BIOS

The Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) can be updated using the 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 M2NPV-VM.BIN and save it to a floppy disk, CD ROM or a USB flash disk in FAT 16/12 format.

Save only the updated BIOS file in the floppy disk to avoid loading the wrong BIOS file.
Copy the AwardBIOS Flash Utility (awdflash.exe) from the Software folder of the support CD to the floppy disk, CD ROM or a USB flash disk with the latest BIOS file. Boot the system in DOS mode using the bootable floppy disk, CD ROM or a USB flash disk you created earlier.
4. Under the DOS mode, use <X:> (X stands for the name of the disk assignment) to switch to the folder of the floppy disk, CD ROM or USB flash disk you saved the BIOS file and the Award BIOS Flash Utility. 5. At the prompt, type awdflash then press <Enter>. The Award BIOS Flash Utility screen appears.
AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.17 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved For C51PV-MCP51-M2NPV-VM-00 DATE: 04/13/2006 Flash Type - PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Program:
Message: Please input File Name!
Type the BIOS file name in the File Name to Program field, then press <Enter>.
AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.17 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved For C51PV-MCP51-M2NPV-VM-00 DATE: 04/13/2006 Flash Type - PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Program: 0107.bin
Press <N> when the utility prompts you to save the current BIOS file. The following screen appears. The utility verifies the BIOS file in the floppy disk, CD ROM or a USB flash disk and starts flashing the BIOS file.
AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.17 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved For C51PV-MCP51-M2NPV-VM-00 DATE: 04/13/2006 Flash Type - PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Program: M2NPV-VM.bin Programming Flash Memory - OFE00 OK

Write OK

No Update

Write Fail

Warning: Dont Turn Off Power Or Reset System!
Do not turn off or reset the system during the flashing process!
The utility displays a Flashing Complete message indicating that you have successfully flashed the BIOS file. Remove the floppy disk then press <F1> to restart the system.
AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.17 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved For C51PV-MCP51-M2NPV-VM-00 DATE: 04/13/2006 Flash Type - PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Program: M2NPV-VM.bin Flashing Complete Press <F1> to Continue

Write OK F1 Reset

Saving the current BIOS file
You can use the AwardBIOS Flash Utility to save the current BIOS file. You can load the current BIOS file when the BIOS file gets corrupted during the flashing process.
Make sure that the floppy disk, CD ROM or a USB flash disk has enough disk space to save the file.
To save the current BIOS file using the AwardBIOS Flash Utility: 1. Follow steps 1 to 6 of the previous section.

F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit

Pop-up menu

General help
At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item.

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 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them.
Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Boot Tools Exit 15 : 30 : 36 Mon, Mar [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [ST321122A] [ASUS CDS520/A] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [Disabled] 512MB 512MB -/+: Change Value Enter: Select Sub-menu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit Select Menu Item Specific Help Change the day, month, year and century.

2.3.1 2.3.2 2.3.3

System Time [xx:xx:xx] System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.]
Allows you to set the system time.
Allows you to set the system date.
Sets the type of floppy drive installed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [360K, 5.25 in.] [1.2M , 5.25 in.] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.]
Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave
While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE devices. There is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device. Select a device item then press <Enter> to display the IDE device information.
Main Primary IDE Master Access Mode Capacity Cylinder Head Sector PIO Mode UDMA Mode Transfer Mode Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Primary IDE Master [Auto] [Auto] 82 GB 255 [Auto] [Auto] UDMA 6 Select Menu Item Specific Help Press [Enter] to select
: Select Item : Select Menu
-/+: Change Value Enter: Select Sub-menu
The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Capacity, Cylinder, Head, Sector and Transfer Mode). These values are not userconfigurable. These items show N/A if no IDE device is installed in the system.
Primary IDE Master/Slave [Auto]. Secondary IDE Master/Slave [Auto]
Select [Auto] to automatically detect an IDE hard disk drive. If automatic detection is successful, the BIOS automatically fills in the correct values for the remaining fields on this sub-menu. If the hard disk was already formatted on a previous system, the setup BIOS may detect incorrect parameters. Select [Manual] to manually enter the IDE hard disk drive parameters. If no drive is installed select [None]. Configuration options: [None] [Auto] [Manual]

Access Mode [Auto]

The default [Auto] allows automatic detection of an IDE hard disk drive. Select [CHS] for this item if you set the IDE Primary Master/Slave to [Manual]. Configuration options: [CHS] [LBA] [Large] [Auto]

OnChip IDE Channel0 [Enabled] OnChip IDE Channel1 [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the onchip IDE channel 0 controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onchip IDE channel 1 controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
IDE DMA transfer access [Enabled] SATA Port 1, 2 [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the IDE DMA transfer access. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the SATA 1 and 2 ports. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
SATA DMA transfer [Enabled] SATA Port 3, 4 [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the SATA DMA transfer access. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the SATA 3 and 4 ports. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
SATA2 DMA transfer [Enabled] IDE Prefetch Mode [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the SATA2 DMA transfer access. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the IDE PIO read prefetch mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

NVRAID Configuration

This sub-menu contains NVRAID function-related items. Select an item then press <Enter> to edit.
Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility NVRAID Configuration x x x x RAID Enabled First SATA Master RAID Second SATA Master RAID Third SATA Master RAID Fourth SATA Master RAID [Disabled] Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled Select Menu Item Specific Help Disable/Enable nVIDIA RIAD feature.

RAID Enabled [Disabled]

Enables or disables the onboard RAID controller. When set to [Enabled], the succeeding items become user-configurable. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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

The items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options.
Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Select Menu Item Specific Help Enable or Disable USB 1.1 and 2.0 Controller

ACPI Suspend Type ACPI APIC support
APM Configuration Hardware Monitor
-/+: Change Value Enter: Select Sub-menu
ACPI Suspend Type [S1&S3]
Allows you to select the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) state to be used for system suspend. Configuration options: [S1 (POS)] [S3(STR)] [S1&S3]
ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). When set to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

APM Configuration

Power Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Select Menu Item Specific Help Select system power state when AC Power returns.
APM Configuration Restore on AC Power Loss [Disabled] HDD Down In Suspend [Disabled] PWR Button < 4 secs [Instant-Off] Power Up On By PCI/PCIE Devices [Disabled] Power On By External Modems [Disabled] Power On by RTC Alarm [Disabled] x Date (of Month) Alarm 0 x Alarm Time (hh:mm) 0 :0 : 0 Power Up By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] Power Up By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] F1:Help ESC: Exit : Select Item : Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select SubMenu
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]
PWR Button < 4 secs [Instant-Off]
Allows you to set the event after the power button is pressed for more than 4 seconds. Configuration options: [Suspend] [Instant-Off]
Power Up On By PCI/PCIE Devices [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the PME to wake up from S5 by PCI/PCIE devices & NV Onboard LAN. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Power On By External Modems [Disabled]
This allows either settings of [Enabled] or [Disabled] for powering up the computer when the external modem receives a call while the computer is in Soft-off mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

The computer cannot receive or transmit data until the computer and applications are fully running. Thus, connection cannot be made on the first try. Turning an external modem off and then back on while the computer is off causes an initialization string that turns the system power on.
Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable RTC to generate a wake event. When this item is set to Enabled, the items Date of Month Alarm and Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm items become user-configurable with set values. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Date of Month Alarm [Disabled]
To set the date of alarm, highlight this item and press <Enter> to display the Date of Month Alarm pop-up menu. Key-in a value within the specified range then press <Enter>. Configuration options: [Min=0] [Max=31]
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. Key-in a minute value (Min=0, Max=59), then press <Enter>. 5. Press <TAB> to move to the seconds field then press <Enter>. 6. Key-in a value (Min=0, Max=59), then press <Enter>.
Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled]
When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to use the PS/2 mouse to turn on the system. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled]
Allows you to disable the Power On by PS/2 keyboard function or set specific keys on the PS/2 keyboard to turn on the system. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Space Bar] [Ctrl-ESC] [Power Key]

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.
Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Select Menu Item Specific Help Press [Enter] to enable or disable
Hardware Monitor [Disabled] Q-Fan Controller Vcore Voltage [1.56V] 3.3V Voltage [3.18V] 5V Voltage [5.05V] 12V Voltage [11.58V] CPU Temperature 48C M/B Temperature 41C CPU Fan Speed 3068 RPM Chassis Fan1 Speed 0 RPM Chassis Fan2 Speed 0 RPM Power Fan Speed 0 RPM CPU Fan Speed warning [800 RPM]

Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec) [6]
Allows you to select the rate at which a character repeats when you hold a key. Configuration options: [6] [8] [10] [12] [15] [20] [24] [30]
Typematic Delay (Msec) [250]
Allows you to set the delay before keystrokes begin to repeat. Configuration options: [250] [500] [750] [1000]
OS Select for DRAM > 64MB [Non-OS2]
Set this item to OS2 only when you are running on an OS/2 operating system with an installed RAM of greater than 64 KB. Configuration options: [Non-OS2] [OS2]
Full Screen LOGO [Enabled]
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]
Allows you to error report type. Configuration options: [All Errors] [No Errors] [All, But Keyboard] [All, But Diskette] [All, But Disk/Key]

Security

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Boot Select Menu Item Specific Help
Boot Settings Configuration Supervisor Password Clear User Password Clear Password Check [Setup]
Supervisor Password User Password
These fields allow you to set passwords: To set a password: 1. Select an item then press <Enter>. 2. Type in a password using a combination of a maximum of eight (8) alphanumeric characters, then press <Enter>.
3. When prompted, confirm the password by typing the exact characters again, then press <Enter>. The password field setting is changed to Set. To clear the password: 1.
Select the password field and press <Enter> twice. The following message appears:
PASSWORD DISABLED !!! Press any key to continue.
Press any key to continue. The password field setting is changed to Clear. A note about passwords The Supervisor password is required to enter the BIOS Setup program preventing unauthorized access. The User password is required to boot the system preventing unauthorized use. Forgot your password? If you forget your password, you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. The RAM data containing the password information is powered by the onboard button cell battery. If you need to erase the CMOS RAM, refer to section 1.9 Jumpers for instructions.

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. Configuration options: [Setup] [System]

Tools menu

The Tools menu items allow you to configure options for special functions. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu.

ASUS O.C. Profile EZ Flash 2
Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Tools ASUS O.C. Profile Select Menu Item Specific Help Press [Enter] to Set.
Load BIOS Profile Save BIOS Profile

Load BIOS Profile

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Tools Load BIOS Profile Load from Profile 1 Load from Profile 2 Load from File Select Menu Item Specific Help Load BIOS Profile from Profile 1.

Load from Profile 1/2

Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. Press <Enter> to load the file.

Load from File

Allows you to load the previous BIOS files saved in the hard disk/floppy disk/USB flash disk with the FAT32/16/12 format. Follow the instructions below to load the BIOS file. 1. Insert the storage devices that contain the xxx.CMO file. 2. Turn on the system.
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. A pop-up message will inform you when the loading process finishes.
Suggest only to update the BIOS file coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. Only the xxx.CMO file can be loaded.

Save BIOS Profile

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Tools Save BIOS Profile Save to Profile 1 Save to Profile 2 Save to File Select Menu Item Specific Help Save current BIOS Profile to Profile 1.

Save to Profile 1/2

Allows you to save the current BIOS file to the BIOS Flash. Press <Enter> to save the file.

Save to File

Allows you to save the current BIOS file to the hard disk/floppy disk/USB flash disk with the FAT32/16/12 format. Follow the instructions below to save the BIOS file. 1. Insert the storage devices with enough space. 2. Turn on the system. 3. Enter BIOS setup program. Go to the Tools menu to select Save to File. Press <Enter> then the setup screen will appear. 4. Press <Tab> to switch between drives. Press hot-key <S> to save the file. 5. Key in the file name. Then press <Enter>.
6. A pop-up message will inform you when the loading process finishes.
ASUSTek O.C. Profile Utility B311 Current CMOS BOARD: M2NPVVM VER: 0122 DATE: 04/24/2006 Update CMOS BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown
PATH: C:\M2NPVOC WIN98SE <DIR> CMOS backup is done! Press any key to Exit. NETTERM <DIR> DOCUME1 <DIR> PROGRA1 <DIR> SYSTEM1 <DIR> M2NPVVM <DIR> RECYCLED <DIR> TEST-REB <DIR> BOOTFONT.BIN 213830 2001-09-05 20:00:00 Note [Enter] Select [Y] Yes [N/Esc] No [Left/Right]: Switch
The BIOS file will be saved as xxx.CMO.
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.

ASUS InstAll - Installation Wizard for Utilities ASUS PC Probe II
Launches the ASUS InstallAll utilities installation wizard. This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer in healthy operating condition.

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).

ASUS Screen Saver

Installs the ASUS screen saver.
ADOBE Acrobat Reader V7.0
The Adobe Acrobat Reader V7.0 is for opening, viewing, and printing documents in Portable Document Format (PDF).
ASUS Cool n Quiet Utility
This item installs the ASUS Cool n Quiet utility.

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.
Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 already includes Microsoft DirectX 9.0c. If your system is Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2embedded, skip Microsoft DirectX 9.0c installation.

Anti-Virus utility

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

Make Disk menu

The Make Disk menu allows you to make a RAID driver disk.
NVIDIA 32bit Win2K SATA RAID Driver
Allows you to create an NVIDIA Windows 2000 Serial ATA (SATA) RAID driver disk for a 32-bit system.
NVIDIA 32bit WinXP SATA RAID Driver
Allows you to create an NVIDIA Windows XP Serial ATA (SATA) RAID driver disk for a 32-bit system.
NVIDIA 64bit SATA RAID Driver
Allows you to create an NVIDIA Serial ATA (SATA) RAID driver disk for a 64-bit system.

Manual menu

The Manual menu contains a list of supplementary user manuals. Click an item to open the folder of the user manual.
Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the Adobe Acrobat Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual file.

ASUS Contact information