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Chapter 5: Software support
5.1 Installing an operating system 1
5.2 Support CD information 1 5.2.1 Running the support CD 1 5.2.2 Drivers menu 2 5.2.3 Utilities menu 3 5.2.4 Make disk menu 5 5.2.5 Manuals menu 5 5.2.6 ASUS Contact information 6 5.2.7 Other information 6
5.3 Software Information 8 ASUS MyLogo2 8
5.4 RAID configurations 10 5.4.1 Installing hard disks 11 5.4.2 VIA...
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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.
Where to find more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates.
1. ASUS websites The...
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... system cover.
2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card
After installing the expansion card, configure the card by adjusting the software settings.
1. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 4 for information on BIOS setup.
2. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the tables on the next page. 3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card.
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.../Output System (BIOS) setup.
1. ASUS AFUDOS - Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk in DOS mode.
2. ASUS EZ Flash 2 - Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk, USB Flash, or the motherboard support CD during POST.
3. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard support CD.
4. ASUS Update - Updates the BIOS in a Windows® environment...
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... the latest (or original) BIOS file that you copied to the bootable floppy disk. 5. Press . The succeeding screen displays the status of the update process.
The BIOS information on the screen is for reference only. What you see on your screen may not be exactly the same as shown.
A:\>afudos /iM2VX.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002...
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... floppy disk drive or the USB port.
Press + during POST to display the following.
ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.00
FLASH TYPE: SST 49LF008 FWH
Current ROM
BOARD: M2V-X VER: 0024 [0101] DATE: 03/09/07
Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown
PATH: A:\
A:
Note [Enter] Select or Load
[Tab] Switch
[B] Backup [ESC] Exit [Up/Down/Home/End] Move
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4.1.6 ASUS Update
The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. 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).
To install ASUS Update:
1. Insert the support CD into the CD-ROM drive. The Drivers...
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... select updating/ downloading from the Internet, select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or choose Auto Select. Click Next.
4. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to download. Click Next.
5. Follow the instructions on the succeeding screens to complete the update process.
6. If you select the option to update the BIOS from a file, a window prompts...
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... to enable the security password feature or change the power management settings. This requires you to reconfigure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of the firmware hub.
The firmware hub on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. When you start up the computer, the system provides you...
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Chapter summary
5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support CD information 5-1 5.3 Software Information 5-8 5.4 RAID configurations 5-10 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-19 5.6 Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology 5-20
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... the motherboard features.
The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website for updates.
5.2.1 Running the support CD
To begin using the support CD, simply insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer.
Click an item to install...
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AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Driver
Installs the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology driver.
VIA Chipset Driver Program Installs the VIA Chipset Driver Program. Realtek Audio Driver Installs the Realtek® audio controller and application. Attansic L1 Gigabit Ethenet Driver Installs the Attansic L1 Gigabit Ethenet driver. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the USB 2.0 driver.
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... software that the motherboard supports.
ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet Utility
Installs the Cool 'n' Quiet! Technology software.
ASUS PC Probe II 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 Allows you to download the latest version of the BIOS...
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...so you can enjoy watching TV and movies, capturing videos, or playing games in your computer. Visit the Microsoft® website (www.microsoft.com) for updates.
Symantec Norton Internet Security
Installs Symantec Norton Internet Security application.
WinDVD Copy5 Trial
Installs the WinDVD Copy5 trial version.
Corel Snapfire Plus SE
Installs Corel Snapfire Plus SE.
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5.2.4 Make disk menu
The Make disk menu contains a list of drivers. Select and click an item to install the driver.
5.2.5 Manuals menu
The Manuals menu contains a list of supplementary user manuals. Click an item to open the manual.
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... applications that the motherboard supports.
ASUS MyLogo2™
The ASUS MyLogo2™ is automatically installed when you install the ASUS Update utility from the software menu. See section "5.2.3 Utilities menu".
Before using ASUS MyLogo2™ feature, use the AFUDOS utility to make a copy of your original BIOS file, or obtain the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website.
Make sure that...
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... comes with the VIA VT8237A controller integrated in the SouthBridge to support Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID) configurations. Using two Serial ATA hard disks, you can set up RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD configurations. The following defines the different RAID set configurations:
RAID 0 (called data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write data in parallel...
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... the OS installation, the system prompts you to 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.
For additional information on RAID installation and configuration, refer to the Manuals menu of the support CD.
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... ACPI 2.0 Support and set it to Yes. See section "4.5 Power Menu" in the user guide.
4. Save your changes and exit BIOS Setup. 5. Reboot your computer and set your Power Option Properties
depending on your operating system.
Windows® 2000/XP
1. From the Windows® 2000/XP operating system, click the Start button. Select Settings, then Control Panel.
2. Make sure the Control Panel is set to...
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... 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® 98SE/ME/2000, click the Start button.
Select Programs > ASUS > Cool & Quiet > Cool & Quiet...