Asus M2S-X manual

M o t h e r b o a r d M2S-X[...]

i i Copyright © 2007 ASUST eK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without[...]

iii Contents Notices ................................................................................................ vi Safety information ..............................................................................vii About this guide ................................................................................. viii Typography .............[...]

i v Contents Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ........................................ 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable oppy disk .............................. 2-2 2.1.2 Using AFUDOS to update the BIOS ......................... 2-3 2.1.3 Using AFUDOS to copy BIOS from PC ..................... 2-4 2.1.4 Using ASUS EZ Flash [...]

v Contents 2.5 Power menu ........................................................................ 2-28 2.5.1 Suspend Mode ....................................................... 2-28 2.5.2 ACPI Version Features .......................................... 2-28 2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support ............................................... 2-28 2.5.4 APM Con[...]

v i Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has [...]

vii Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all[...]

viii About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring the motherboard. How this guide is organized This manual contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. This chapter also lists the har[...]

i x Conventions used in this guide To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. Typography DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. NOTE: T[...]

x M2S-X specications summary (continued on the next page) CPU Socket AM2 for AMD Athlon™ 64 FX/AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 /AMD Athlon 64™/AMD Sempron™ processors Supports AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet™ T echnology AMD64 architecture enables simultaneous 32-bit and 64-bit computing AMD Live!™ ready Chipset SIS® 756 SIS® 965L System bus 2000 / 1600 [...]

x i *Specications are subject to change without notice. M2S-X specications summary Internal connectors 1 x USB 2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB 2.0 ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 2 x IDE connector 2 x Serial A T A connectors 1 x CPU fan / 1 x Chassis fan 1 1 x Chassis intrusion connector 1 x S/PDIF out header connector Front pan[...]

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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1 Product introduction[...]

1 - 2 Chapter 1: Product introduction If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. 1.1 Welcome! Thank you for buying an ASUS ® M2S-X motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you start installing t[...]

ASUS M2S-X 1 - 3 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product Highlights Latest processor technology The motherboard comes with a 940-pin AM2 socket that supports AMD Athlon™ 64 FX/AMD Athlon™ 64 X2/AMD Athlon™ 64/AMD Sempron™ processors. With an integrated low-latency high-bandwidth memory controller and a highly scalable HyperTransport™ technolog[...]

1 - 4 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.3.2 Unique ASUS features CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB ash disk containing the BIOS le. This utility saves users the cost and hassle of buying a replacement BIOS chip. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. feature of the motherboard [...]

ASUS M2S-X 1 - 5 M2S-X R M2S-X Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Of f 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely[...]

1 - 6 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Motherboard layout 21.8cm(8.6in) 30.5cm(12.0in) Socket AM2 DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B2 (64 bit,240-pin module) M2S-X SEC_IDE PRI_IDE EA TXPWR SIS 756 SIS 965L CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMO[...]

ASUS M2S-X 1 - 7 M2S-X R Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so may damage the motherboard. 1.5.2 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the chassis in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.5.3 Screw holes Place si[...]

1 - 8 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) 1.6.1 Overview The motherboard comes with a surface mount 940-pin AM2 socket designed for the AMD Athlon™ 64, AMD Athlon™ 64 X2, AMD Athlon™ 64 FX, and AMD Sempron™ Processors. Incorrect installation of the CPU into the socket may bend the pins and severely damage the C[...]

ASUS M2S-X 1 - 9 3. Position the CPU above the socket such that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with a small triangle. 4. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it ts in place. 2. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to a 90°-100° angle. Make sure that the socket lever is lif[...]

1 - 1 0 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.6.3 Installing the heatsink and fan The AMD Athlon™ 64, AMD Athlon™ 64 X2, AMD Athlon™ 64 FX, or AMD Sempron™ processors require a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. Make sure that you use only qualied heatsink and fan assembly. Follo[...]

ASUS M2S-X 1 - 1 1 2. Attach one end of the retention bracket to the retention module base. 1 3 4 5 2 3. Align the other end of the retention bracket (near the retention bracket lock) to the retention module base. A clicking sound denotes that the retention bracket is in place. Make sure that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly ts the retent[...]

1 - 1 2 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 DIMM sockets location The following gure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets. 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 256MB, 512MB, 1GB, and 2GB unbuffered ECC/non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or remov[...]

ASUS M2S-X 1 - 1 3 * For dual-channel memory conguration (2), you may: • install identical DIMMs in all four sockets OR • install an identical DIMM pair in DIMM_A1 and DIMM_B1 (yellow sockets) and another identical DIMM pair in DIMM_A2 and DIMM_B2 (black sockets) * Always use identical DDR2 DIMM pairs for dual-channel model. For optimum comp[...]

1 - 1 4 Chapter 1: Product introduction DDR2 667 Qualified Vendors List DDR2 800 Qualified Vendors List Size Vendor Model SS/DS Component A B C DIMM support 512MB Kingston KVR800D2N5/512 SS K4T51083QC-ZCE7 v v v 512MB Kingston KVR800D2N5/512 SS V59C1512804QBF25S0054707PEBPA v v v 1G Kingston KVR800D2N5/1G DS K4T51083QC-ZCE7 v v v 1G Kingston KHX640[...]

ASUS M2S-X 1 - 1 5 DDR2 533 Qualified Vendors List Size Vendor Model SS/DS Component A B C DIMM support 256MB Kingston KVR533D2N4/256 SS E5116AB-5C-E v v v 256MB Kingston KVR533D2N4/256 SS E5116AF-5C-E v v v 512MB Kingston KVR533D2N4/512 DS HY5PS56821F-C4 v v v 512MB Kingston KVR533D2N4/512 SS HYB18T512800AF3733336550 v v v 1G Kingston KVR533D2N4/1[...]

1 - 1 6 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Follow these steps to install a DIMM. 1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket. 3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place a[...]

ASUS M2S-X 1 - 1 7 1.8.1 Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Priority Standard Function 0 1 System Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 N/A Programmable Interrupt 3* 11 IRQ holder for PCI steering 4* 12 Communications Port (COM1) 5* 13 IRQ holder for PCI steering 6 14 Floppy Disk Controller 7* 15 Printer Port (LPT1) 8 3 System CMOS/Real Time Clock 9* 4 I[...]

1 - 1 8 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specications. The gure shows a network card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphic car[...]

ASUS M2S-X 1 - 1 9 1.9 Jumpers 1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The RAM data in CMOS, that include system setup information such as system words, is powered by the onboard button c[...]

1 - 2 0 Chapter 1: Product introduction 2. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34, U S B P W 5 6 ) Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up the computer from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. Set to +5VSB to wake up from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to CPU, DRAM in slow [...]

ASUS M2S-X 1 - 2 1 1.10 Connectors This section describes and illustrates the motherboard rear panel and internal connectors. 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1. PS/2 mouse port. This green 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. Parallel port. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other devices. 3. LAN (RJ-45) port. This port all[...]

1 - 2 2 Chapter 1: Product introduction 10. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 11. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 12. Serial port (COM port). This 9-pin COM port is for pointing de[...]

ASUS M2S-X 1 - 2 3 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE, SEC_IDE) The onboard IDE connectors are for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable(s). There are three connectors on each Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. Connect the blue connector to the motherboard’s IDE connector, then select one of the foll[...]

1 - 2 4 Chapter 1: Product introduction 2. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) This connector supports the provided oppy drive ribbon cable. After connecting one end to the motherboard, connect the other end to the oppy drive. (Pin 5 is removed to prevent incorrect insertion when using ribbon cables with pin 5 plug). M2S-X R M2S-X F[...]

ASUS M2S-X 1 - 2 5 M2S-X R M2S-X A TX Power Connector +12V DC GND +12V DC GND A TX12V +3 V o lts +3 V o lts Ground +5 V o lts +5 V o lts Ground Ground Power OK +5V Standby +12 V o lts -5 V olts +5 V o lts +3 V o lts -12 V o lts Ground Ground Ground PSON# Ground +5 V o lts +12 V o lts +3 V o lts +5 V o lts Ground EA TXPWR • Use of an ATX 12 V Spec[...]

1 - 2 6 Chapter 1: Product introduction 5. CPU and chassis fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN, CHA_ FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~740mA (8.88W max.) or a total of 1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at +12V. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of[...]

ASUS M2S-X 1 - 2 7 7. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) This lead is for a chassis designed with intrusion detection feature. This requires an external detection mechanism such as a chassis intrusion sensor or microswitch. When you remove any chassis component, the sensor triggers and sends a high-level signal to this lead to record a c[...]

1 - 2 8 Chapter 1: Product introduction 9. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin FP_AUDIO) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports legacy AC ‘97 audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector. M2S-X R M2S-X Front panel audio connector FP_AUDIO MIC_L Line out_R[...]

ASUS M2S-X 1 - 2 9 • System Power LED Lead (3-pin PLED) This 3-pin connector connects to the system power LED. The LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode. • System Warning Speaker Lead (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector connects to the case-mounted speaker and allows you to hear system bee[...]

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This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 2 BIOS setup[...]

2 - 2 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1 . ASUS AFUDOS - Updates the BIOS using a bootable oppy disk in DOS mode. 2 . ASUS EZ Flash 2 - Updates the BIOS in DOS using a oppy disk or USB ash disk. 3 . A S U [...]

ASUS M2S-X 2 - 3 The BIOS information on the screen is for reference only. What you see on your screen may not be exactly the same as shown. DO NOT shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so may cause system boot failure! 2.1.2 Using AFUDOS to update the BIOS To update the BIOS using the AFUDOS.EXE utility: 1. Visit the ASUS web[...]

2 - 4 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup Main lename Extension name A:>afudos /oMYBIOS03.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. Reading ash ..... 0x0008CC00 (9%) The BIOS information on the screen is for reference only. What you see on your screen may not be exactly the same as [...]

ASUS M2S-X 2 - 5 3. The utility will copy the current system BIOS by default to the oppy disk. Make sure that the oppy disk has at least 600KB of free disk space and is not write-protected. A:>afudos /oMYBIOS03.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. Reading ash .[...]

2 - 6 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup 2.1.5 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS le when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can update a corrupted BIOS le using the motherboard support CD, oppy, or USB ash disk that contains the up[...]

ASUS M2S-X 2 - 7 When found, the utility reads the BIOS le and starts ashing the corrupted BIOS le. Recovering the BIOS from the USB flash disk To recover the BIOS from the USB ash disk: 1. Insert the USB ash disk that contains BIOS le to the USB port. 2. Turn on the system. 3. The utility will automatically checks the devices for[...]

2 - 8 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS le. Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk To recover the BIOS from a oppy disk: 1. Turn on the system. 2. Insert the oppy disk with the original or updated BIOS le to [...]

ASUS M2S-X 2 - 9 2.2 BIOS Setup program This motherboard supports a programmable LPC chip that you can update using the provided utility described in section “2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS.” Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconguring your system, or prompted to “Run Setup”. This section explains h[...]

2 - 1 0 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup 2.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: Main For changing the basic system conguration Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Power For changing the advanced power management (APM) conguration Boot For changing the system boot conguration Tools For setting EZ [...]

ASUS M2S-X 2 - 1 1 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 2.2.5 Sub-menu items An item with a sub-menu on any menu screen is distinguish[...]

2 - 1 2 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup 2.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears giving you an overview of the basic system information. 2.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xxxx] Allows you to set the system time. 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system date. 2.3.3 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Sets [...]

ASUS M2S-X 2 - 1 3 2.3.4 Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave While entering Setup, BIOS auto-detects the presence of IDE devices. There is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device. Select a device item then press <Enter> to display the IDE device information. The values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, [...]

2 - 1 4 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Conguration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Conguration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0] [UDMA1] [UDMA2] [UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis,[...]

ASUS M2S-X 2 - 1 5 The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART monitoring). These values are not user-congurable. These items show N/A if no IDE device is installed in the system. Type [Auto] Selects the type of IDE drive. Setting to Au[...]

2 - 1 6 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup IDE Conguration Onboard PCI IDE Controller [Both] Onboard PCI S-ATA Controller [IDE By Bios] Hard Disk Write Protect [Disabled] IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) [35] ATA(PI) 80Pin Cable Detection [Host] IDE PIO Pre-Fetch Enable [Disabled] Onboard PCI IDE Controller [Both] Allows you to set the onboard PCI IDE Controller. S[...]

ASUS M2S-X 2 - 1 7 AMIBIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Processor Displays the auto-detected processor information. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2.3.7 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specications. The items in this menu are auto-detected by BIOS. Select Screen Se[...]

2 - 1 8 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup 2.4.1 USB Configuration The items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the conguration options . OnBoard SiS USB1.1 DEVICE [Enabled] OnBoard SiS USB2.0 DEVICE [Enabled] USB Conguration Module Version - 2.24.0-11.4 USB Devices Enabled : None[...]

ASUS M2S-X 2 - 1 9 Legacy USB Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the legacy USB support. When set to Auto, the system disables the legacy USB support if there are no USB devices connected.Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] Allows you to congure the USB 2.0 controller in HiSpeed (4[...]

2 - 2 0 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup 2.4.3 CPU Configuration The CPU conguration menu displays the current CPU conguration. CPU Conguration Module Version: 13.06 AGESA Version: 02.08.00 Physical Count: 1 Logical Count : 1 AMD Sempron(tm) Processor 3200+ Revision: F2 Cache L1: 64KB Cache L2: 128KB Speed : 1800MHz Current FSB Multiplier: 9x Maximum[...]

ASUS M2S-X 2 - 2 1 NorthBridge SiS756/761 Configuration NorthBridge SiS756/761 Conguration Primary Graphics Adapter [PCI Express Card] Primary Graphics Adapter [PCI Express Card] Sets the primary graphics adapter. Conguration options: [PCI Expres Card] [PCI] Memory Controller Memory Conguration ECC Conguration Power Down Control [Auto] [...]

2 - 2 2 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup Memclock Mode [ Auto] Allows you to set the memory clock mode. Set by the code using [Auto] or select [Limit] to set using one of the standard values. Conguration options: [Auto] [Limit] [Manual] The following items appear when the Memclock Mode is set to [Limit] or [Manual]. Memclock Value [400MHz] This item sets t[...]

ASUS M2S-X 2 - 2 3 TRRD [Auto] Sets the TRRD. Conguration options: [Auto] [2T] [3T] [4T] [5T] TRC [Auto] Sets the TRC. Conguration options: [Auto] [11T] [12T] [13T] [14T][15T] [16T] [17T] [18T] [19T] [20T] [21T] [22T] [23T] [24T] [25T] [26T] Bank Interleaving[Auto] Allows you to set the Bank Interleaving. Conguration options: [Disabled] [A[...]

2 - 2 4 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup ECC Conguration DRAM ECC Enable [Enabled] 4-Bit ECC Mode [Disabled] DRAM SCRUB REDIRECT [Disabled] DRAM BG Scrub [Disabled] L2 Cache BG Scrub [Disabled] Data Cache BG Scrub [Disabled] ECC Configuration DRAM ECC Enable [Disabled] Enables or disables the DRAM ECC that allows hardware to report and correct memory error[...]

ASUS M2S-X 2 - 2 5 OnBoard SiS190 Lan DEVICE [Enabled] OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] SouthBridge SiS965/SiS965L Configuration Onboard SiS190 Lan DEVICE [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard SIS 190 Lan controller. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboar[...]

2 - 2 6 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup 2.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address. Conguration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] Serial Port Mode [Normal] Allows you to select the Serial Port mode. Conguration options: [Normal] [IrDA] [ASK IR] Par[...]

ASUS M2S-X 2 - 2 7 2.4.6 PCI PnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for legacy ISA devices. T ake caution when changing the settings of the PCI PnP menu items. Incorre[...]

2 - 2 8 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup 2.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto] Allows you to select the ACPI state to be used for system suspend. Conguration options: [S1 (POS) Only] [S3 Only] [Auto] 2.5.2 ACPI Version Features [ACPI v1.0] Allows you to add additional tables as per ACPI 2.0 specications. Conguration options: [ACPI v1.0] [ACPI v2.0] [ACPI v3.0] 2[...]

ASUS M2S-X 2 - 2 9 Restore on AC Power Loss [Always OFF] Power On By PS2 Keyboard [Disabled] Power On By PS2 MOUSE [Disabled] Power On By Internal MAC LAN [Disabled] Power On By PCI Devices [Disabled] Power On By External Modems [Disabled] Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled] 2.5.4 APM Configuration Restore on AC/Power Loss [Always OFF] When set to Pow[...]

2 - 3 0 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable RTC to generate a wake event. When this item is set to Enabled, the items RTC Alarm Date, RTC Alarm Hour, RTC Alarm Minute, and RTC Alarm Second appear with set values. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The computer cannot receive or transmit d[...]

ASUS M2S-X 2 - 3 1 VCORE Voltage, +3.3V Voltage, +5V Voltage, +12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. Smart Q-Fan Function [Disabled] Enables or disables the ASUS Q-Fan function. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Q-FAN Mode [Standard] Sets the Q-Fan mode. [...]

2 - 3 2 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 1st ~ xxth Boot Device [1st Floppy Drive] These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. The number of device items that appear on the screen depends on the the number of devices installed in the system. Conguration options: [1st FLOPPY DRIVE][Hard Drive][...]

ASUS M2S-X 2 - 3 3 Bootup Num-Lock [On] Allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock. Conguration options: [Off] [On] Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled] When set to Enabled, the system waits for F1 key to be pressed when error occurs. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled] When set to En[...]

2 - 3 4 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings. If you forget your BIOS password, you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section “1.9 Jumpers” for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. Security Settings Supervisor Passw[...]

ASUS M2S-X 2 - 3 5 To change the user password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password. Clear User Password Select this item if you wish to clear the user password. Password Check [Setup] When set to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility. When set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password both when ac[...]

2 - 3 6 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup 2.8 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Exit Options Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults Pressing <Esc> does not immediately exit this menu.[...]

ASUS M2S-X 2 - 3 7 Exit & Discard Changes Select this option only if you do not want to save the changes that you made to the Setup program. If you made changes to elds other than System Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a conrmation before exiting. Discard Changes Allows you to discard the selections you made and restore[...]

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This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. 3 Software support[...]

3 - 2 Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 Install an operating system This motherboard supports Windows ® 2000/XP/Vista operating system (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your hardware. 3.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard contains useful software and se[...]

ASUS M2S-X 3 - 3 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. ASUS Install-Installation Wizard for Drivers Installs all the drivers through the ASUS Installation Wizard. AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet Driver Installs the AMD Cool ‘n?[...]

3 - 4 Chapter 3: Software support ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you on any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer at a healthy operating condition. ASUS Update This program allows you to download the latest version of the BIOS from the ASUS website.[...]

ASUS M2S-X 3 - 5 3.2.4 Make Disk Make SIS RAID Controller Driver Disk Creates the SIS RAID controller driver disk. 3.2.5 Manual SIS965/SIS965L SATA RAID User’s Manual Allows you to open the SIS965/SIS965L Serial ATA RAID user’s manual.[...]

3 - 6 Chapter 3: Software support 3.2.6 ASUS Contact Information Clicking the ASUS Contact Information tab displays as stated. You may also nd this information on the inside front cover of this user guide.[...]