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1.3.2Innovative ASUS features

ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2

This feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. This protection eliminates the need to buy a replacement ROM chip.

ASUS EZ Flash BIOS

With the ASUS EZ Flash, you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system.

ASUS Q-Fan technology

The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the CPU fan speed according to the system loading to ensure quiet, cool, and efﬁcient operation.

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Asus M2R-FVM manual Innovative Asus features

Contents

M2R-FVMMotherboard E2614 First Edition May Contents Chapter Bios setup Onboard Device Conﬁguration Federal Communications Commission Statement Canadian Department of Communications Statement Electrical safety Safety informationOperation safety About this guide Where to find more informationHow this guide is organized Typography Conventions used in this guideItalics M2R-FVM speciﬁcations summary LAN Specifications are subject to change without notice It supports Welcome Special features Product highlights Ieee 1394a support Innovative Asus features Onboard LED Before you proceedM2R-FVM Onboard LED Motherboard overview Placement directionScrew holes Motherboard layout Socket AM2 Layout contents Installing the CPU To install a CPU Locate the CPU socket on the motherboardCentral Processing Unit CPU M2R-FVM CPU Socket AM2 Gold triangle Small triangle Installing the heatsink and fan Hardware information M2R-FVM CPU Fan Connector System memory Overviewﬁgure illustrates the location of the DDR2 Dimm sockets M2R-FVM 240-pin DDR2 Dimm Sockets Memory configurations Installing a Dimm To install a DimmRemoving a Dimm To remove a Dimm Simultaneously press Retaining clips outward to unlock Dimm Installing an expansion card Configuring an expansion cardTo install an expansion card Expansion slots PCI slots Interrupt assignmentsStandard interrupt assignments PCI Express x1 slot PCI Express x16 slot Clear RTC RAM Clrtc JumpersM2R-FVM Clear RTC RAM M2R-FVM Bios Recovery M2R-FVM Password Skip M2R-FVM USB Device Wake Up USBPW56 USBPW78 Rear panel connectors ConnectorsLAN port LED indications Audio 2, 4, 6 or 8-channel configuration Internal connectorsM2R-FVM Floppy Disk Drive Connector M2R-FVM IDE Connector M2R-FVM Sata Connectors M2R-FVM Digital Audio Connector M2R-FVM Fan Connectors CPU and Chassis fan connectors 4-pin CPUFAN, 4-pin CHAFAN1M2R-FVM ATX Power Connector M2R-FVM USB 2.0 Connectors M2R-FVM AUX Audio Connector M2R-FVM Azalia Analog Front Panel Connector M2R-FVM Ieee 1394a Connector M2R-FVM System Panel Connector Bios setup Managing and updating your Bios Creating a bootable floppy diskWindows XP environment Windows 2000 environment Insert Disk then press Enter or ESC to continue Post Asus EZ Flash utilityMessage Please wait Award Bios Flash Utility Message Please input File Name Write OK No Update Write Fail No Update Write FailFlashing Complete Press F1 to Continue Saving the current Bios file Now Backup System Bios toChecksum E52BH File Message Please Wait Asus CrashFree Bios 2 utility Recovering the Bios from a floppy disk Bios setup program Settings Bios menu screenMenu bar Menu items Configuration fieldsSub-menu items Advanced Power Pop-up windowGeneral help F1Help Legacy Diskette a Disabled Main menuSystem Time System Date Day xx/xx/xxxx PIO Mode Auto Udma Mode AutoPrimary IDE Master/Slave Primary IDE Master Auto Access Mode Auto Transfer ModeCapacity Cylinder SATA1, 2, 3 Extended Drive AutoExtended IDE Drive F10 Save and Exit Installed Memory xxx MB Shows the size of installed memoryAdvanced menu Landing Zone AMD CoolʼnʼQuiet Function Disabled Dram ConfigurationTiming Mode Auto Bottom of UMA Dram NB-SB Port Configuration Default System Bios Cacheable DisabledLDT & PCI Bus Control Pcie GFX Core Payload Size 64 Bytes Plug & Play O/S Yes Resources Controlled By AutoIRQ-xx assigned to Plug & Play O/S Yes PCI/VGA Palette Snoop Disabled PCI Latency Timer CLKSets the PCI Latency Timer by key in a DEC number Maximum Payload Size Onboard Device Configuration OnChip IDE Channel0 EnabledIDE DMA transfer access Enabled IDE Prefetch Mode Disabled Onboard 1394 Controller Enabled Onboard LAN EnabledOnboard LAN Boot ROM Disabled South OnChip PCI Device USB Configuration USB 2.0 Controller EnabledOnChip USB Controller Enabled USB Legacy support Enabled Acpi Apic Support Enabled Power menuAcpi Suspend Type S3STR Modem Ring Resume Disabled Power Up On PCI Devices DisabledAC Back After Power Loss Always On Power On by RTC Alarm Hardware Monitor Boot menu 1st ~ 4th Boot Device RemovableRemovable Hard Disk Cdrom Disabled Main Advanced Power Boot Settings Configuration Password Check Supervisor Password User PasswordPress any key to continue Load Setup Defaults Exit menuExit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes