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... the computer 3-2
3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function 3-2 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch 3-2
Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1
4.1.1 ASUS Update utility 4-1 4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-4 4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 4-5 4.1.4 Updating the BIOS 4-6 4.1.5 Saving the current BIOS file 4-8 4.1.6 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 4-9 4.2 BIOS...
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... 4.6.1 Boot Device Priority 4-34 4.6.2 Removable Drives 4-35 4.6.3 Hard Disk Drives 4-35 4.6.4 CDROM Drives 4-35 4.6.5 Boot Settings Configuration 4-36 4.6.6 Security 4-37
4.7 Tools menu 4-39 4.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 4-39
4.8 Exit menu 4-40
Chapter 5: Software support 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support CD information 5-1
5.2.1 Running the support CD 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu...
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...Vista feature 5-32 5.4.1 ASAP (ASUS Accelerated Propeller 5-32 5.5 RAID configurations 5-33 5.5.1 Installing hard disks 5-34 5.5.2 NVIDIA® RAID configurations 5-35 5.6 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-42 Chapter 6: NVIDIA® SLI™ technology support 6.1 Overview 6-1 6.2 Dual graphics card setup 6-2 6.2.1 Installing SLI-ready graphics cards 6-2 6.2.2 Installing the device drivers...
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... to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. • Chapter 5: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. • Chapter 6: NVIDIA® SLI™ technology support This chapter tells how to install SLI-ready PCI Express graphics cards.
Where to find...
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M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition specifications summary
BIOS features Manageability Accessories
Support CD Form factor
4 Mb BIOS ROM, AWARD BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3
WOL by PME, WOR by PME, Chassis intrusion, PXE
1 x SLI bridge 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable 2 x SATA cables 1 x SATA power cable for 2 devices 1 x I/O shield 1 x ASUS Q-Connector kit (USB, system panel; Retail
version only) ...
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... an IRQ to the card. Refer to the tables on the next page. 3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card.
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.
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... connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP).
Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update:
1. Place the support CD in the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. See page
5-3 for the Utilities screen menu. 3. The ASUS Update utility is copied to your system.
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Chapter summary
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5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support CD information 5-1 5.3 Software informtion 5-9 5.4 Windows® Vista feature 5-32 5.5 RAID configurations 5-33 5.6 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-42
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... displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer.
Click an icon to display support CD/motherboard information
Click an item to install
If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the CD.
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... ASUS website.
Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that you have an Internet connection so you can connect to the ASUS website.
ASUS AI Gear Installs the ASUS AI Gear.
ASUS AI Nap Installs the ASUS AI Nap.
ASUS AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Utility Installs the AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet! software.
ASUS Accelerated Propeller Installs the ASUS Accelerated Propeller (ASAP).
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... videos, or playing games in your computer. Visit the Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com) for updates.
Symantec Norton Internet Security The anti-virus application detects and protects your computer from viruses that destroys data.
WinDVD Copy5 Trial Installs the WinDVD Copy5 Trial version.
Corel Snapfire Plus SE Installs the Corel Snapfire Plus SE software.
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Chapter 5: Software support
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... replace system boot logo before
flashing BIOS, then click Next. 4. Select Update BIOS from a file from the drop down menu, then click Next. 5. When prompted, locate the new
BIOS file, then click Next. The ASUS MyLogo2 window appears. 6. From the left window pane, select the folder that contains the image you intend to use as your boot logo.
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... to view your system's real-time CPU Frequency and voltage.
Make sure to install the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ software from the motherboard support CD. Refer to section 5.2.3 Utilities menu for details.
To launch the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ program:
1. If you are using Windows® 2000, click the Start button. Select Programs > ASUS > Cool & Quiet > Cool & Quiet.
2. If...
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... settings.
Click to select S/PDIF Output. Click the dropdown menu for digital and analog options.
Click
to
set the digital
volume.
Move the slider
of each speaker
to determine
the volume.
Click to reset the volume.
Click to perform the speaker test.
Click to stop the speaker
test.
Click to effect the settings and exit.
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... OS that supports this utility.
Installing PC Probe II To install PC Probe II on your computer:
1. Place the support CD to the optical drive. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer has an enabled Autorun feature.
If Autorun is not enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to locate the setup.exe file from the ASUS PC Probe...
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Software Installation
Before enjoying the convenience the ASUS AI Remote brings you, you need to install the software after the infrared receiver installation. Simply click and install the file ASUS AI Remote from Drivers menu of the Motherboard Support CD package for the first time, and it will launch automatically everytime you start up your PC.
ASUS AI Remote
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... cables. 4. Connect a 4-pin power cable to the power connector on each drive.
Installing Serial ATA (SATA) hard disks To install the SATA hard disks for a RAID configuration:
1. Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays. 2. Connect the SATA signal cables. 3. Connect a SATA power cable to the power connector on each drive.
Refer to the RAID controllers user manual in the motherboard support...
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...press the F6 key to install third-party SCSI or RAID driver.
2. Press then insert the floppy disk with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive.
3. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation.
Due to chipset limitation, the Serial ATA ports supported by the NVIDIA chipset doesn't support Serial Optical Disk Drives (Serial ODD) under DOS.
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... details.
• The NVIDIA SLI technology supports Windows® XP™ 32-bit/64bit operating system. Visit the NVIDIA website (www.nvidia.com) for the NVIDIA® SLI™ technology under Windows® Vista™
• Visit the NVIDIA zone website (http://www.nzone.com) for the latest certified graphics card and supported 3D application list.
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... nView properties.
To enable the multi-GPU feature: 1. Click the NVIDIA Settings icon on
your Windows taskbar.
2. From the pop-up menu, select nView Desktop Manager then click nView Properties.
NVIDIA Settings icon
3. From the nView Desktop Manager window, select the Desktop Management tab.
4. Click Properties to display the Display Properties dialog box.
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