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E3081
Second Edition
February
Copyright © 2007 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved
Chapter 1:Product introduction
Chapter 2:BIOS setup
Chapter 3:Software support
FederalCommunications Commission Statement
Canadian Department of Communications Statement
Electricalsafety
Operation safety
How this guide is organized
Where to find more information
Conventions used in this guide
M2S-Xspecifications summary
CPU
Chipset
System bus
Memory
Internal connectors
BIOS features
Manageability
Accessories
Support CD contents
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1.1Welcome
T h a n k y o u f o r b u y in g a n A S U S ® M 2 S -X m o t h e r b o a r d
1.2Package contents
Check your motherboard package for the following items
Motherboard
1.3.1 Product Highlights
Latest processor technology
HyperTransport™ Technology
Cool‘n’ Quiet!™ Technology
SerialATA RAID solution
1.3.2 Unique ASUS features
CrashFree BIOS
C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)
ASUS MyLogo™
ASUS EZ Flash
Onboard LED
1.5.1 Motherboard layout
1.5.2 Placement direction
1.5.3 Screw holes
1.6.1 Overview
1.6.2 Installling the CPU
Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to a 90°
4.Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it fits in place
1.6.3 Installing the heatsink and fan
2.Attach one end of the retention bracket to the retention module base
1.7.1 DIMM sockets location
1.7.2 Memory configurations
Recommended Memory Configurations
Important notice on installing Windows® XP 32-bitversion
DDR2 800 Qualified Vendors List
DDR2 667 Qualified Vendors List
DDR2 667 Qualified VendorsList
DDR2 533 Qualified Vendors List
1.7.3 Installing a DIMM
1.8.1 Standardinterrupt assignments
1.8.2 IRQ assignments for this motherboard
1.8.3 PCIslots
1.8.4 PCIExpress x1 slot
1.8.5 PCIExpress x16 slot
1.9Jumpers
1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC)
To erase the RTC RAM:
1.Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord
Move the jumper cap from pins
2. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34, USBPW56)
USBPW12
USBPW34
USBPW56
M2S-XUSB Device Wake Up
1.10.1 Rear panelconnectors
LAN port LED indications
Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channelconfiguration
1.10.2 Internalconnectors
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4. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V)
M2S-X ATX Power Connector
5. CPU and chassis fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN)
M2S-XFan Connectors
6. USB header (10-1pin USB56)
M2S-XUSB 2.0 Connectors
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2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk
2.1.2 Using AFUDOS to update the BIOS
2.1.3 Using AFUDOS to copy BIOS from PC
2.1.4 Using ASUS EZ Flash 2 to update the BIOS
To update the BIOS using ASUS EZFlash2:
2.1.5 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS
Recovering the BIOS from the support CD
Recovering the BIOS from the USB flash disk
Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk
2.2BIOS Setup program
Default Settings
2.2.1 BIOS menu screen
2.2.2 Menu bar
The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:
2.2.3 Navigation keys
2.2.4 Menu items
2.2.5 Sub-menu items
2.2.6 Configuration fields
2.2.7 Pop-upwindow
2.2.8 Scrollbar
2.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xxxx]
2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]
2.3.3 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.]
2.3.4 Primary and Secondary IDEMaster/Slave
Type [Auto]
LBA/Large Mode [Auto]
Block (Multi-sectorTransfer) [Auto]
PIO Mode [Auto]
2.3.5 SATA1 and SATA2
Block (Multi -sector Transfer) M [Auto]
2.3.6 IDEConfiguration
Onboard PCIIDEController [Both]
Onboard PCI S-ATAController [IDEBy Bios]
Hard Disk Write Protect [Disabled]
IDEDetect Time Out [35]
2.3.7 System Information
AMIBIOS
Processor
System Memory
2.4.1 USB Configuration
OnBoard SiS USB1.1 DEVICE[Enabled]
OnBoard SiS USB2.0 DEVICE[Enabled]
Legacy USB Support [Enabled]
USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed]
2.4.2 JumperFree Configuration
AIOverclocking[Auto]
2.4.3 CPU Configuration
CoolN’ Quiet [Enabled]
2.4.4 Chipset
NorthBridge SiS756/761 Configuration
Primary Graphics Adapter[PCIExpress Card]
Memory Controller
Memory Configuration
Memclock Mode [Auto]
Memclock Value [400MHz]
CAS Latency (CL) [Auto]
TRCD [Auto]
TRP [Auto]
Bank Interleaving[Auto]
Enable Clock to AllDIMMs [Disabled]
MemClk Tristate C3/ATLVID [Disabled]
DQS SignalTraining Control[Enabled]
Memory Hole Remapping [Enabled]
ECC Configuration
DRAM ECC Enable [Disabled]
L2 Cache BG Scrub [Disabled]
Data Cache BG Scrub [Disabled]
SouthBridge SiS965/SiS965LConfiguration
Onboard SiS190 Lan DEVICE[Enabled]
Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Enabled]
HyperTransport Configuration
Method to setup HTlink [Auto]
2.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration
SerialPort1 Address [3F8/IRQ4]
Serial Port Mode [Normal]
ParallelPort Address [378]
ParallelPort Mode [Normal]
2.4.6 PCIPnP
Plug and Play O/S [No]
PCILatency Timer [64]
Allocate IRQ to PCIVGA [Yes]
Palette Snooping [Disabled]
2.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto]
2.5.2 ACPIVersion Features [ACPIv1.0]
2.5.3 ACPIAPIC Support [Enabled]
2.5.4 APM Configuration
Restore on AC/Power Loss [Always OFF]
Power On By PS2 Keyboard [Disabled]
Power On By PS2 Mouse [Disabled]
Power On By InternalMAC LAN [Disabled]
2.5.5 Hardware Monitor
CPU Temperature [xxx ºC/xxx ºF]
MB Temperature [xxx ºC/xxx ºF]
CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM]or [N/A]
Chassis Fan Speed [xxxxRPM]or [N/A]
VCOREVoltage, +3.3V Voltage, +5V Voltage, +12V Voltage
Smart Q-Fan Function [Disabled]
Q-FANMode [Standard]
2.6.1 Boot Device Priority
1st ~xxth Boot Device [1st Floppy Drive]
2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration
Quick Boot [Enabled]
FullScreen Logo [Enabled]
2.6.3 Security
Change Supervisor Password
User Access Level(FullAccess]
Change User Password
Clear User Password
Password Check [Setup]
2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash
Exit & Save Changes
Exit & Discard Changes
Discard Changes
Load Setup Defaults
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3.2.1 Running the support CD
3.2.2 Drivers menu
ASUS Install -Installation Wizard for Drivers
AMD Cool‘n’ Quiet Driver
SIS RAID Controller Driver
SiS191/SiS190 Ethernet Driver
ASUS PC Probe
ASUS Update
ASUS Screen Saver
ASUS Cool’n’Quiet Utility
Acrobat Reader
3.2.4 Make Disk
Make SIS RAID Controller Driver Disk
3.2.5 Manual
SIS965/SIS965LSATA RAID User’s Manual
3.2.6 ASUS Contact Information