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3 Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction 4 Chapter 2: BIOS setupChapter 2: BIOS setupChapter 2: BIOS setupChapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup 5 Chapter 3: Software supportChapter 3: Software supportChapter 3: Software supportChapter 3: Software support Chapter 3: Software support 6 NoticesFederal Communications Commission StatementFederal Communications Commission Statement Canadian Department of Communications StatementCanadian Department of Communications Statement 7 Safety informationElectrical safetyElectrical safety Operation safetyOperation safety Electrical safetyElectrical safety Electrical safety Operation safetyOperation safety Operation safety 12 1.1 Welcome!1.2 Package contentsLatest processor technology Latest processor technology 1.3.11.3.1 1.3 Special features1.3.11.3.1 1.3.1 Product highlightsProduct highlights Product highlightsProduct highlights Product highlightsLatest processor technology Latest processor technology Latest processor technology 15 1.3.21.3.21.3.21.3.2 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS featuresInnovative ASUS features Innovative ASUS featuresInnovative ASUS features Innovative ASUS featuresOnboard LEDOnboard LED Onboard LEDOnboard LED Onboard LED 16 1.4 Before you proceed1.5.11.5.1ASUS M2NPV-MX 1-71-7 1-71-7 1-7 1.5.11.5.1 1.5.1 Motherboard layoutMotherboard layoutGAME SEC_IDE nVIDIA PCIEX16FLOPPY DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B2 (64 bit,240-pin module) 24.5cm (9.6in) Motherboard layoutMotherboard layout Motherboard layout 17 1.5 Motherboard overviewM2NPV-MX Socket AM2DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module)Super I/O 4Mb BIOS PCIEX1_1 PCI1 PCI2 19 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)1.6.11.6.1 1.6.11.6.1 1.6.1 Installing the CPUInstalling the CPU Installing the CPUInstalling the CPU Installing the CPU 21 1.6.21.6.21.6.21.6.2 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fanInstalling the heatsink and fan Installing the heatsink and fanInstalling the heatsink and fan Installing the heatsink and fan 23 1.7 System memory25 DDR2-800 MHz capabilityQualified Vendors Lists (QVL)Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL)ASUS M2NPV-MX 1-151-15 1-151-15 1-15 Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL)Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667 MHz capability1-161-16 1-161-16 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-800/667/533 MHz QVL. 26 DDR2-533 MHz capability27 1.7.31.7.31.7.31.7.3 1.7.3 Installing a DIMMInstalling a DIMM 1.7.41.7.4 Installing a DIMMInstalling a DIMM Installing a DIMM 1.7.41.7.4 1.7.4 Removing a DIMMRemoving a DIMM Removing a DIMMRemoving a DIMM Removing a DIMM 28 1.8 Expansion slots29 Standard interrupt assignmentsStandard interrupt assignmentsASUS M2NPV-MX 1-191-19 1-191-19 1-19 Standard interrupt assignmentsStandard interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments IRQ assignments for this motherboardIRQ assignments for this motherboard* These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. 31 1.9 Jumpers34 1.10 Connectors1.10.11.10.1LAN port LED indicationsLAN port LED indications 2 3 1 1.10.11.10.1 1.10.1 Rear panel connectorsRear panel connectors Rear panel connectorsRear panel connectors Rear panel connectors 36 1.10.21.10.21.10.21.10.2 1.10.2 Internal connectorsInternal connectors Internal connectorsInternal connectors Internal connectors43 12.12.M2NPV-MX ATX power connectors EATXPWR ATX12V 46 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS2.1.12.1.1Installing ASUS UpdateInstalling ASUS Update Installing ASUS UpdateInstalling ASUS Update Installing ASUS Update 2.1.12.1.1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utilityASUS Update utility ASUS Update utilityASUS Update utility ASUS Update utility 49 2.1.22.1.22.1.22.1.2 2.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy diskCreating a bootable floppy disk Creating a bootable floppy diskCreating a bootable floppy disk Creating a bootable floppy diskDOS environment XP environment 2000 environment 50 2.1.32.1.32.1.32.1.3 2.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utilityASUS EZ Flash 2 utility ASUS EZ Flash 2 utilityASUS EZ Flash 2 utility ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 51 2.1.42.1.42.1.42.1.4 2.1.4 Updating the BIOSUpdating the BIOS Updating the BIOSUpdating the BIOS Updating the BIOS 53 2.1.52.1.52.1.52.1.5 2.1.5 Saving the current BIOS fileSaving the current BIOS file Saving the current BIOS fileSaving the current BIOS file Saving the current BIOS file 54 2.1.62.1.62.1.62.1.6 2.1.6 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utilityASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utilityRecovering the BIOS from the support CDRecovering the BIOS from the support CD ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utilityASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 55 2.2 BIOS setup program56 2.2.12.2.12.2.12.2.1 2.2.1 BIOS menu screenBIOS menu screen 2.2.22.2.2 BIOS menu screenBIOS menu screen BIOS menu screen 2.2.22.2.2 2.2.2 Menu barMenu bar Menu barMenu bar Menu bar 58 2.2.72.2.72-142-14 2-142-14 2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS setupChapter 2: BIOS setup 2.2.72.2.7 2.2.7 Pop-up windowPop-up window 2.2.82.2.8 Pop-up windowPop-up window Pop-up window 2.2.82.2.8 2.2.8 General helpGeneral help General helpGeneral help General helpAt the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item.Pop-up menuPop-up menu Pop-up menu 59 2.3 Main menu60 2.3.42.3.42.3.42.3.4 2.3.4 Primary and Secondary IDE Master/SlavePrimary and Secondary IDE Master/SlaveAccess Mode [Auto]Access Mode [Auto] Primary IDE Master/Slave [Auto]Primary IDE Master/Slave [Auto] Secondary IDE Master/Slave [Auto]Secondary IDE Master/Slave [Auto] Secondary IDE Master/Slave [Auto] Access Mode [Auto]Access Mode [Auto] Access Mode [Auto] 62 2.3.52.3.52.3.52.3.5 2.3.5 First, Second, Third, Fourth SATA MasterFirst, Second, Third, Fourth SATA Master 64 2.4 Advanced menu2.4.12.4.1AI Tuning [Auto]AI Tuning [Auto] 2.4.12.4.1 2.4.1 JumperFree ConfigurationJumperFree Configuration JumperFree ConfigurationJumperFree Configuration JumperFree ConfigurationAI Tuning [Auto]AI Tuning [Auto] AI Tuning [Auto] 66 2.4.22.4.22-222-22 2-222-22 2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS setupChapter 2: BIOS setup 2.4.22.4.2 2.4.2 AI Net2AI Net2 2.4.32.4.3DRAM ConfigurationDRAM Configuration POST Check LAN Cable [Disabled]POST Check LAN Cable [Disabled] AI Net2AI Net2 AI Net2POST Check LAN Cable [Disabled]POST Check LAN Cable [Disabled] POST Check LAN Cable [Disabled] DRAM ConfigurationDRAM Configuration DRAM ConfigurationThe items in the sub-menu show the DRAM-related information auto- detected by the BIOS. 2.4.32.4.3 2.4.3 CPU ConfigurationCPU Configuration CPU ConfigurationCPU Configuration CPU Configuration 68 2.4.42.4.42.4.42.4.4 2.4.4 ChipsetChipset ChipsetChipset Chipset 69 2.4.52.4.52.4.52.4.5 2.4.5 PCIPnPPCIPnPIRQ ResourcesIRQ Resources Resources Controlled By [Auto]Resources Controlled By [Auto] Primary Display Adapter [PCI-E]Primary Display Adapter [PCI-E] Plug & Play O/S [No]Plug & Play O/S [No] PCIPnPPCIPnP PCIPnPPlug & Play O/S [No]Plug & Play O/S [No] Plug & Play O/S [No] Primary Display Adapter [PCI-E]Primary Display Adapter [PCI-E] Primary Display Adapter [PCI-E] Resources Controlled By [Auto]Resources Controlled By [Auto] Resources Controlled By [Auto] IRQ ResourcesIRQ Resources IRQ Resources2-262-26 2-262-26 2-26 Chapter 2: BIOS setupChapter 2: BIOS setup IRQ-xx assigned to 70 2.4.62.4.6Maximum Payload Size [4096]Maximum Payload Size [4096] IDE Function SetupIDE Function Setup Maximum Payload Size [4096]Maximum Payload Size [4096] Maximum Payload Size [4096] IDE Function SetupIDE Function Setup IDE Function SetupThis sub-menu contains IDE function-related items. Select an item then press <Enter> to edit. 2.4.62.4.6 2.4.6 Onboard Devices ConfigurationOnboard Devices Configuration Onboard Devices ConfigurationOnboard Devices Configuration Onboard Devices ConfigurationIDE DMA transfer access [Enabled] 71 NVRAID ConfigurationNVRAID ConfigurationSATA Port 1, 2 [Enabled] SATA DMA transfer [Enabled] SATA Port 3, 4 [Enabled] SATA2 DMA transfer [Enabled] IDE Prefetch Mode [Enabled] NVRAID ConfigurationNVRAID Configuration NVRAID ConfigurationRAID Enabled [Disabled] OnChip IDE Channel0 [Enabled] OnChip IDE Channel1 [Enabled] 74 2.5 Power menu77 2.5.42.5.42.5.42.5.4 2.5.4 Hardware MonitorHardware Monitor Hardware MonitorHardware Monitor Hardware Monitor1st ~ 4th Boot Device [Removable]1st ~ 4th Boot Device [Removable]2-342-34 2-342-34 2-34 Chapter 2: BIOS setupChapter 2: BIOS setup 1st ~ 4th Boot Device [Removable]1st ~ 4th Boot Device [Removable] 1st ~ 4th Boot Device [Removable] 1. Floppy Disks1. Floppy Disks 78 2.6 Boot menu2.6.22.6.2 2.6.12.6.1 2.6.12.6.1 2.6.1 Boot Device PriorityBoot Device Priority Boot Device PriorityBoot Device Priority Boot Device Priority 2.6.22.6.2 2.6.2 Removable DrivesRemovable Drives Removable DrivesRemovable Drives Removable Drives1. Floppy Disks1. Floppy Disks 1. Floppy DisksAllows you to assign a removable drive attached to the system. 82 2.6.62.6.62.6.62.6.6 2.6.6 SecuritySecuritySupervisor PasswordSupervisor Password SecuritySecurity SecuritySupervisor PasswordSupervisor Password Supervisor Password User PasswordUser Password User PasswordUser Password User Password2-402-40 2-402-40 2-40 Chapter 2: BIOS setupChapter 2: BIOS setup 84 2.7 Tools menu2.7.12.7.1 2.7.12.7.1 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 85 2.8 Exit menuExit & Save ChangesExit & Save Changes Exit & Discard ChangesExit & Discard Changes Exit & Save ChangesExit & Save Changes Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard ChangesExit & Discard Changes Exit & Discard Changes 88 3.1 Installing an operating system3.2 Support CD information3.2.13.2.1 3.2.13.2.1 3.2.1 Running the support CDRunning the support CD Running the support CDRunning the support CD Running the support CD 89 3.2.23.2.23.2.23.2.2 3.2.2 Drivers menuDrivers menu Drivers menuDrivers menu Drivers menu 90 3.2.33.2.33.2.33.2.3 3.2.3 Utilities menuUtilities menu Utilities menuUtilities menu Utilities menu 91 3.2.43.2.43.2.43.2.4 3.2.4 Make Disk menuMake Disk menu Make Disk menuMake Disk menu Make Disk menu 92 3.2.53.2.53.2.53.2.5 3.2.5 Manual menuManual menu Manual menuManual menu Manual menu 95 3.3 Creating a RAID driver disk
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