Asus M2NBP-VM CSM Installing an operating system, Support CD information, Running the support CD

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3.1Installing an operating system

This motherboard supports Windows® XP operating systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to 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.

Make sure that you install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability.

3.2Support CD information

The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features.

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

3.2.1Running the support CD

Place the support CD to the optical drive. The CD automatically 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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Chapter 3: Software support

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Contents Motherboard E2732 First Edition August Copyright 2006 ASUSTeK Computer INC. All Rights ReservedContents Bios setup Managing and updating your BiosInstalling an operating system Support CD information Software supportFederal Communications Commission Statement Canadian Department of Communications StatementElectrical safety Safety informationOperation safety M2NBP-VM CSM specifications summary CPUTPM connector Specifications are subject to change without notice Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD contentsFeatures and the new technologies it supports ProductSpecial features Package contentsWelcome AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet Technology Nvidia Quadro NVS210S GPU Nvidia nForce 430B MCP chipsetsDDR2 memory support PCI Express interfaceGigabit LAN solution Serial ATA 3Gb/s technologyUSB 2.0 technology High Definition AudioInnovative Asus features Before you proceed Onboard LEDMotherboard overview Motherboard layoutPlacement direction Screw holesTo install a CPU Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard Installing the CPUCentral Processing Unit CPU M2NBP-VM CSM CPU fan connector Installing the heatsink and fan Product introduction Memory configurations Recommended Memory ConfigurationsSystem memory Overview64-bit Qualified Vendors Lists QVL DDR2-800 MHz capability DDR2-667 MHz capabilityDDR2-533 MHz capability Installing a Dimm Removing a DimmInstalling an expansion card Configuring an expansion cardTo install an expansion card Expansion slotsIRQ assignments for this motherboard Standard interrupt assignmentsThese IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices PCI Express x1 slot PCI slotsPCI Express x16 slot Jumpers Clear RTC RAM ClrtcUSB device wake-up 3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34, USBPW56, USBPW78 USBPW56Keyboard power 3-pin Kbpwr Rear panel connectors ConnectorsLAN port LED indications Audio 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration Headset 6-speakerFloppy disk drive connector 34-1 pin Floppy Internal connectorsChassis intrusion connector 4-1 pin Chassis IDE connectors 40-1 pin Priide 40-1 pin Secide Serial ATA connectors 7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4 M2NBP-VM CSM Sata connectorsDigital audio connector 4-1 pin Spdifout USB connectors 10-1 pin USB56, USB78 Optical drive audio in connector 4-pin CDTPM connector 20-1 pin TPM M2NBP-VM CSM TPM connectorSerial port connector 10-1 pin COM1 Front panel audio connector 10-1 pin AafpATX power connectors 24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V Type has 24-pin and 4-pin power plugsSystem panel connector 20-1 pin Panel System power LED PwrledPower/Soft-off button Pwrbtn Reset button ResetBios setup Asus Update utility Managing and updating your BiosInstalling Asus Update Updating the Bios through the Internet Updating the Bios through a Bios file Locate the Bios file from the Open window, then click OpenCreating a bootable floppy disk DOS environmentAsus EZ Flash 2 utility Updating the Bios Bios Flash UtilityEnter. The Award Bios FAT 16/12 formatNo Update Utility displays aComplete Write OKNow Backup Syetem Bios to File Message Please wait Saving the current Bios fileMessage Please wait Asus CrashFree Bios 2 utility Recovering the Bios from the support CDBios setup program Bios menu screen ConfigurationSettings Menu barMenu items Configuration fieldsSub-menu items Advanced Power Pop-up windowGeneral help Tools ExitMain menu System TimeSystem Date Day xx/xx/xxxx Legacy Diskette a 1.44M, 3.5Access Mode Auto Primary and Secondary IDE Master/SlavePIO Mode Auto Udma Mode AutoTransfer Mode CapacityExtended Drive Auto Sata 1/2/3/4Extended IDE Drive HDD Smart Monitoring Disabled Installed Memory xxx MBUsable Memory XXX MB Landing ZoneJumperFree Configuration AI Tuning AutoWhen overclocking Advanced menuCPU Frequency XXX value is auto-detected Overclock Options DisabledDDR2 Voltage Control Auto CPU Configuration Post Check LAN Cable EnabledDram Configuration AI Net2Configuration options Auto3 4 5 Configuration options Auto 3 4 5Configuration options Auto 5 6 7 ~ Configuration options Auto 11 12 13 ~Chipset PCIPnP Plug & Play O/S NoPrimary Display Adapter PCI-E Resources Controlled By AutoOnboard Devices Configuration IDE Function SetupIDE Function Setup OnChip IDE Channel0 EnabledNvraid Configuration RAID Enable DisabledUSB Configuration Onboard nVidia LAN EnabledOnBoard LAN Boot ROM Disabled HD Audio EnabledParallel Port Mode EPP ECP Mode Use DMAAllows selection of ECP Mode. Configuration options 1 Serial Port1 Address 3F8/IRQ4Power menu Acpi Apic Support EnabledAPM Configuration Acpi Suspend Type S1&S3Restore on AC Power Loss Disabled HDD Down In Suspend DisabledPower Up On By PCI/PCIE Devices Disabled Power On By External Modems DisabledAlarm Time hhmm Disabled Power On By PS/2 Mouse DisabledPower On By PS/2 Keyboard Disabled Configuration options Disabled Space Bar Ctrl-ESC Power KeyFan Controller Disabled CPU Temperature, M/B TemperatureHardware Monitor Vcore Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V VoltageBoot menu Boot Device Priority1st ~ 4th Boot Device Removable Removable DrivesBoot Settings Configuration Hard Disk DrivesCdrom Drives 2nd SlaveCase Open Warning Enabled Quick Boot EnabledBoot Up Floppy Seek Disabled Bootup Num-Lock OnFull Screen Logo Enabled Halt On All, But KeyboardSupervisor Password/User Password Supervisor PasswordSecurity Press any key to continuePassword Check Security Chip DisabledMain Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 Bios Rrom Utility B316Tools menu Asus EZ FlashMain Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit menuExit & Save Changes Exit & Discard ChangesLoad Setup Defaults Discard ChangesSupport Support CD information Installing an operating systemRunning the support CD Drivers menu Nvidia nForce Chipset DriverSoundMAX ADI1986A Audio Driver AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet DriverAsus Update Utilities menuAsus PC Probe Adobe Acrobat Reader Asus Cool ‘n’ Quiet UtilityMake Disk menu Nvidia 32bit WinXP Sata RAID DriverNvidia 64 bit WinXP Sata RAID Driver Make Disk menu allows you to make a RAID driver diskManual menu Nvidia RAID User’s ManualNvidia Network User’s Manual Allows you to open the Nvidia RAID user’s manualAsus Contact information Displays the general specifications of the motherboard Displays the support CD contents in graphical formatOther information Motherboard InfoTechnical support Form Displays the contents of the support CD in text formatFilelist Creating a RAID driver disk