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Motherboard M2A-MX
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E3416 First Edition October 2007 Copyright © 2007 ASUSTeK 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 the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (“ASUS”).
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Contents Notices.......................................................................................................... vi Safety information...................................................................................... vii About this guide........................................................................................ viii M2A-MX specifications summary................................................................ x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!........................
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Contents Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS............................................. 2-2 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility......................................................... 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash utility....................................................... 2-6 2.1.2 2.1.4 2.2 2.1.5 BIOS menu screen......................................................... 2-12 2.2.3 Navigation keys.............................................................. 2-12 2.2.5 2.2.6 2.2.7 2.2.
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Contents 2.5 Power menu................................................................................. 2-28 2.5.1 Suspend Mode . ............................................................ 2-28 2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support . ..................................................... 2-28 2.5.2 2.5.4 2.6 2.5.5 APM Configuration......................................................... 2-29 Hardware Monitor.......................................................... 2-30 Boot menu...............................
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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 been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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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 power cables from the existing system before you add a device.
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About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring 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 hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard.
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Conventions used in this guide To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. 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. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.
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M2A-MX specifications summary CPU Support AMD socket AM2 for AMD Athlon™ 64 FX / Athlon™ 64 X2 / Athlon™ 64 / Sempron / AM2+ processors AMD64 architecture enables simultaneous 32-bit and 64-bit computing Supports AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet™ Technology AMD Live!™ Ready Chipset Northbridge: AMD 690V Southbridge: AMD SB600 System bus 2000 / 1600 MT/s Memory Dual-channel memory architecture 2 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support up to 4 GB of unbufferred non-ECC 800 / 667 / 533 MHz DDR2 memory modules Expan
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M2A-MX specifications summary Rear panel 1 x Parallel port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x VGA Out port 1 x COM port 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 6-channel audio ports Internal connectors 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x CD audio in connector 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x Speaker connector 1 x IDE connector 1 x S/PDIF Out connector 1 x Chassis intrusion connector 4 x Serial ATA connectors 3 x USB 2.
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports.
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1.1 Welcome! Thank you for buying an ASUS® M2A-MX 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 the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items.
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AMD® 690V and ATI SB600 chipsets The AMD® 690V Chipset delivers a Windows VistaTM Premmium experience. This Northbridge is the latest AMD chipset designed to support AMD SempronTM, AMD AthlonTM 64, AthlonTM 64 FX, AthlonTM 64 FX x2 CPU. It boosts your gaming and multimedia experience with integrated ATI Radeon x1200 Graphics. It also features 800 / 1000MHz HyperTransport (HT) interface speeds, Microsoft DirectX 9.0, Pixel Shader V2.0 and dual VGA outputs.
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6-channel high definition audio Onboard is the Realtek® ALC662 High Definition Audio 6-channel audio CODEC. This CODEC is fully-compliant with Intel® High Definition Audio standard (192 KHz, 24-bit audio). With the CODEC, 6-channel audio ports, and S/PDIF interfaces, you can connect your computer to home theater decoders to produce crystal‑clear digital audio. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.
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C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to overclocking. When the system hangs due to overclocking, C.P.R. eliminates the need to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for each parameter. See page 1-24 for details.
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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 grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity • Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.
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1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Motherboard layout 19.4cm (7.6in) LAN1_USB12 CLRTC PCIEX1_1 CHA_FAN M2A-MX CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power PCIEX16 Super I/O AMD SB600 USB56 ALC662 PCI2 SPDIF_OUT AAFP ASUS M2A-MX FLOPPY CHASSIS SATA4 SATA3 PCI1 CD SB_PWR Attansic L1 EATXPWR AMD 690V ICS 951462AGLF AUDIO 24.5cm (9.
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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 six (6) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard.
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1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a 940-pin AM2 socket designed for the AMD Athlon™ 64 FX / Athlon™ 64 x2 / Athlon™ 64 / Sempron™ / AM2+ processor. The AM2 socket has a different pinout from the 940-pin socket designed for the AMD Opteron™ processor. Make sure you use a CPU is designed for the AM2 socket. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! 1.6.
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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 fits in place. Small triangle Gold triangle The CPU fits only in one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! 5. 6. 7. When the CPU is in place, push down the socket lever to secure the CPU.
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1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan The AMD Athlon™ 64 FX / Athlon™ 64 x2 / Athlon™ 64 / Sempron™ processor require a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. Make sure that you use only qualified heatsink and fan assembly. Follow these steps to install the CPU heatsink and fan. 1. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that the heatsink fits properly on the retention module base.
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2. Attach one end of the retention bracket to the retention module base. 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 fits the retention mechanism module base; otherwise, you cannot snap the retention bracket in place. 4.
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1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket.
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• When using only one memory module, start installing the DDR2 DIMM from slot DIMM_A1 or DIMM_B1 for better overclocking capability. • Always use identical DDR2 DIMM pairs for dual channel mode. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor.
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Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-533 MHz capability DIMM support Size 256MB Vendor AENEON Model AET560UD00-370A98Z Side(s) SS Component AET94F370AWVV34635G0520 A • B • 512MB AENEON AET660UD00-370A98Z SS AET93F370A 3VV36328G 0522 • • AET82F370A 0550 • 512MB 512MB 512MB 512MB 1G 1G 1G 2G 512MB 512MB 256MB 1G 256MB 512MB 512MB 256MB 256MB 512MB 512MB 1G 512MB 512MB 1G AENEON AENEON AENEON AENEON AENEON AENEON AENEON AENEON Corsair Elpida HY HY AET660UD00-370A
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Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667 MHz capability Size 512MB 513MB 1G ADATA ADATA Model M20EL5G3H3160B1C0Z M20AD5G3H3166I1C52 M2OAD5G3I4176I1C52 Side(s) SS SS DS DIMM support Component A E5108AE-6E-E B • AD29608A8A-3EG20645 • AET93R300B 0634 • AD29608A8A-3EG20648 512MB AENEON AET660UD00-30DA98Z SS AET93F30DA 0552 • 512MB AENEON AET660UD00-30DA98Z SS AET93F300A 0606 • 512MB 1G 1G 1G 512MB 512MB 512MB 1G 1G 1G AENEON AENEON AENEON AENEON Apacer Apac
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Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667 MHz capability Size Vendor 256MB Nanya 256MB 512MB 512MB 1G Model Side(s) NT256T64UH4A1FY-3C SS Nanya NT256T64UH4A1FY-3C Nanya NT512T64U88A1BY-3C Nanya PQI NT512T64U88A1BY-3C DDR2-667U 1G Component DIMM support NT5TU32M16AG-3C SS NT5TU64M8AE-3C • HY5PS12821BFP-E3 A • • A3R12E3GEF637BLC5N • A3R12E3GEF637BLC5N • • SS DS NT5TU64M8AE-3C • AL6E8E63B-6E1K SS A3R12E3GEF637BLC5N 1G PSC AL7E8E63B-6E1K DS A3R12E3GEF
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Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800 MHz capability Size Vendor Model 512MB AENEON AET660UD00-25DB98X 512MB Corsair CM2X512A-6400 1G 1G 512MB 512MB 512MB 1G 1G 1G 512MB 512MB 1G 1G 1G 512MB AENEON Corsair HY HY HY HY AET760UD00-25DB97X HY Kingston Kingston Kingston Kingston Kingston Micron Component DIMM support A SS AET93F25DB 0621 SS Heat-Sink Package DS AET93R25DB 0640 • • • HYMP564U64BP8-S5 AB SS HY5PS12821BFP-S5 • HY5PS12821AFP-S6 SS
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1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. 1. 2. 3. 2 Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 3 DDR2 DIMM notch Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket. Firmly insert the DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated.
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1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
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Interrupt assignments IRQ Standard Function 0 System timer 1 Keyboard controller 2 Programmable interrupt controller 3 Standard OpenHCI USB Host Controller 4 Communications Port (COM1) 5 HD Audio Controller 6 Standard floppy disk controller 7 (free) 8 System CMOS/real time clock 9 (free) 10 Standard PCI Graphics Adapter (VGA) 11 Sata controller 12 PS/2 Port Mouse controller 13 Numeric data processor 14 Primary IDE controller 15 Secondary IDE controller * These IRQs are usua
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IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C PCIE X1 SLOT shared PCIE X16 SLOT shared Onboard USB1.1 Controller 1 E F G shared Onboard USB1.1 Controller 3 shared Onboard USB1.1 Controller 4 shared Onboard USB1.1 Controller 5 shared Onboard USB2.0 Controller shared Onboard ATI RS690 AZALIA shared Onboard IDE PORT shared Onboard HD Audio shared Onboard LAN shared shared Onchip SATA shared PCI Card1 shared PCI Card2 H shared Onboard USB1.
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1.8.3 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. The figure shows a LAN card installed on a PCI slot. 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 specifications. The following figure shows a network card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. 1.8.
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1.9 1. Jumpers 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 onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 3. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 2-3.
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2. USB device wake-up (3-pin PS2_USBPW) 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. M2A-MX +5V (Default) 2 3 1 2 R PS2_USBPW +5VSB M2A-MX USB Device Wake Up • The USB device wake-up feature requires a power supply that can provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; otherwise, the system will not power up.
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1.10 Connectors 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 4 5 6 11 1. 2. 3. 9 10 8 7 PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse. Parallel port. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other devices. LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub.
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Audio 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink 7. 8. 9. Headset 2-channel Line In Headphone/Front Mic In 4-channel 6-channel Surround Front Speaker Out Mic In Surround Front Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port.
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1.10.2 1. Internal connectors Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) This connector is for the provided floppy disk drive (FDD) signal cable. Insert one end of the cable to this connector, then connect the other end to the signal connector at the back of the floppy disk drive. R Pin 5 on the connector is removed to prevent incorrect cable connection when using an FDD cable with a covered Pin 5. FLOPPY M2A-MX PIN1 NOTE: Orient the red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1.
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3. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) The onboard IDE connector is for an Ultra DMA 133 / 100 / 66 signal cable. 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 following modes to configure your device(s).
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4. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. The Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s is backward compatible with Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s specification. The data transfer rate of the Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s is faster than the standard parallel ATA with 133 MB/s (Ultra DMA133).
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5. CPU and Chassis Fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin 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 the connector. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components.
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USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910) 1 USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC USB910 1 USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND USB78 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND 1 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB56 M2A-MX USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.
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Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) This connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings. R 9. SPEAKER +5V GND GND Speaker Out 1 M2A-MX 10. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) R This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector.
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ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are for an ATX power supply. The plugs from the power supply are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. R 11. M2A-MX 1-34 • We recommend that you use an ATX 12 V Specification 2.0‑compliant power supply unit (PSU) with a minimum of 300 W power rating. This PSU type has 24-pin and 4-pin power plugs.
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12. System panel connector (10-1 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. R PLED+ PLEDPWR GND PLED PWRSW IDELED+ IDELEDGround Reset F_PANEL M2A-MX +HD LED RESET M2A-MX System Panel Connector • • • • System power LED (2-pin PWRLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode.
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1-36 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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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.
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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 Update: Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment. ASUS EZ Flash: Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a floppy disk or the motherboard support CD. 2. ASUS AFUDOS: Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk. 3.
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Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using this utility. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from the Internet option from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. ASUS M2A-MX 3.
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4. 5. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to download. Click Next. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through the Internet. Always update the utility to avail all its features. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 1. 2. 3. 4. 2- Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate.
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2.1.2 1. Creating a bootable floppy disk Do either one of the following to create a bootable floppy disk. DOS environment a. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. b. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . Windows® XP environment a. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to the floppy disk drive. b. Click Start from the Windows® desktop, then select My Computer. c. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. d. Click File from the menu, then select Format.
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2.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash utility The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using a DOS‑based utility. The EZ Flash utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it is accessible by pressing + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). To update the BIOS using EZ Flash: 1. 2. 3. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard and rename the same to M2A-MX.ROM.
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2.1.4 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS file in DOS environment using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you can use as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. 2. • Make sure that the floppy disk is not write-protected and has at least 1024KB free space to save the file.
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Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk. Write the BIOS filename on a piece of paper. You need to type the exact BIOS filename at the DOS prompt. 2. 3. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier.
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2.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk that contains the updated BIOS file. • Prepare the motherboard support CD, or the floppy disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility.
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Recovering the BIOS from the support CD To recover the BIOS from the support CD: 1. Remove any floppy disk from the floppy disk drive, then turn on the system. 3. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the floppy disk for the original or updated BIOS file. 2. Insert the support CD to the optical drive. Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for floppy...
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2.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware 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, reconfiguring your system, or prompted to“Run Setup.” This section explains how to configure your system using this utility. Even if you are not prompted to use the Setup program, you can change the configuration of your computer in the future.
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2.2.1 Menu items BIOS menu screen Menu bar Configuration fields General help Exit System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A [05: 18 : 44] [Wed01/30/2002] [1.44M, 3.5in.] Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 SATA Configuration : : : : : [Not [Not [Not [Not [Not Detected] Detected] Detected] Detected] Detected] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. Use [+] or [-] to configure system time. : [Not Detected] System Information Sub-menu items 2.2.
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2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific 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 System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Legacy Diskette B Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave Secondary IDE Master Secondary IDE Slave Third IDE Master Fourth IDE Master IDE Configuration [11:10:19] [Thu 03/27/2003] [1.44M, 3.
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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. Refer to section “2.2.1 BIOS menu screen” for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. Exit System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 IDE Configuration [05: 48 : 44] [Wed01/30/2002] [1.44M, 3.5in.
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2.3.4 Primary IDE Master/Slave While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE devices. There is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device. Select a device item then press to display the IDE device information. Exit Primary IDE Master Device : Hard Disk Vendor : ST320413A Size : 20.
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PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0] [UDMA1] [UDMA2] [UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer.
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Block Mode [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. When set to Auto, the data transfer from and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode.
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2.3.7 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. AMIBIOS Version : 0115 Build Date : 10/08/07 Processor Type Speed Count : AMD Sempron(tm) Processor 3200+ : 1807MHz : 1 System Memory Installed Size: 512MB Usable Size : 448MB Onboard LAN MAC Address Address : To Be Filled By O.E.M.
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2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. Exit Adjust System Frequency/Voltage etc. Jumperfree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration 2.4.
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CPU/HT Reference Clock (MHz) [200] Displays the frequency sent by the clock generator to the system bus and PCI bus. The value of this item is auto-detected by the BIOS. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the CPU frequency. You can also type the desired CPU frequency using the numeric keypad. The values range from 200 to 300. Selecting a very high CPU frequency may cause the system to become unstable! If this happens, revert to the default setting.
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2.4.2 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Exit CPU Configuration Module Version: 13.11 AGESA Version: 03.00.09 Physical Count: 1 Logical Count: 1 AMD Sempron(tm) Processor 3200+ Revision: F2 Cache L1: 128KB Cache L2: 128KB Speed : 1805MHz, NB CLK: N/A Current FSB Multiplier: 9x Maximum FSB Multiplier: 9x Able to Change Freq.
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2.4.3 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an item then press to display the sub-menu. Advanced Chipset Settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction. Memory Options & Information NorthBridge Cofiguration Internal Graphics NorthBridge Configuration NorthBridge Chipset Configuration Memory Configuration DRAM Timing Configuration Alternate VID [Auto] Memory CLK :333 MHz CAS Latency(Tcl) :5.
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Channel Interleaving [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable channel memory interleaving. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [Reserved] [Reserved] [Reserved] Enable Clock to All DIMMs [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Unused Clocks to DIMMs Even Memory Slots are not populated. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] MemCLK Tristate C3/ATLVID [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the MemCLK Tri-Stating during C3 and Alt VID.
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Alternate VID [Auto] Allows you to specify the alternate VID while in low power states. Configuration options: [1.000V] [0.975V] [0.950V] [0.925V] [0.900V] [0.875V] [0.850V] [0.825V] [0.800V] [Auto] Internal Graphics Internal Grahpics Internal Grahpics Mode UMA Frame Buffer Size Current UMA Size Primary Video Controller Surround View Options [UMA] [Auto] [64MB] [PCIE/IGFX/PCI] [Disabled] UMA Internal Graphics Mode [UMA] Allows you to set the internal graphics mode.
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2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration Configure ITE8712 Super IO Chipset Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Parallel Port [378] Parallel Port Mode [Normal] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] Allows BIOS to Select Serial Port1 Base Addresses.
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2.4.5 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. Take caution when changing the settings of the PCI PnP menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. Advanced PCI/PnP Settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction.
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IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device] When set to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is free for use of PCI/PnP devices. When set to [Reserved], the IRQ is reserved for legacy ISA devices. Configuration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved] 2.4.6 USB Configuration The items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Select an item then press to display the configuration options. USB Configuration Module Version - 2.24.1-11.
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USB Mass Storage Device Configuration Numer of seconds POST waits for the USB mass storage device after start unit command. USB Mass Storage DeviceConfiguration USB Mass Storage Reset Delay [20 Sec] Device #1 Netac Emulation Type [Auto] USB Mass Storage Reset Delay [20 Sec] Allows you to select the USB mass storage reset delay time. Configuration options: [10 Sec] [20 Sec] [30 Sec] [40 Sec] Emulation Type [Auto] Allows you to select the emulation type.
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2.5.4 APM Configuration APM Configuration Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] Resume From S5 By PME# [Disabled] Resume From S5 By Ring [Disabled] Resume From S5 By PS/2 KB/MS [Disabled] Resume From S5 By RTC Alarm [Disabled] Options Always Off Always On Last State Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] When set to Power Off, the system goes into off state after an AC power loss. When set to Power On, the system goes on after an AC power loss.
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2.5.5 Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature [38ºC/100ºF] CPU Fan Speed [3260RPM] Chassis Fan Speed [N/A] VCORE Voltage [ 1.424V] 3.3V Voltage [ 3.296V] 5V Voltage [ 5.068V] 12V Voltage [12.416V] Smart Q-FAN Function [Disabled] CPU Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] [Ignored] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures. Select Ignored if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures.
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2.6 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press to display the sub-menu. Exit Boot Settings Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Security 2.6.1 Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence. A virtual floppy disk drive (Floppy Drive B: ) may appear when you set the CD-ROM drive as the first boot device.
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2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot [Enabled] Full Screen Logo [Enabled] AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Bootup Num-Lock [On] PS/2 Mouse Support [Auto] Wait For ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled] Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] Quick Boot [Enabled] Allows BIOS to skip certain tests while booting. This will decrease the time needed to boot the system.
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Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled] When set to Enabled, the system displays the message “Press DEL to run Setup” during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this function allows the option ROMs to trap Interrupt 19. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.6.3 Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item then press to display the configuration options.
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After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings. Security Settings Supervisor Password User Password : Not Installed : Not Installed to change password. again to disabled password.
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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 accessing Setup and booting the system. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] 2.7 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.
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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 fields other than System Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation before exiting. Discard Changes This option allows you to discard the selections you made and restore the previously saved values. After selecting this option, a confirmation appears. Select OK to discard any changes and load the previously saved values.
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This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package.
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3.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 32-bit 2000 / 32-bit 2000 Server / 32-bit 2003 Server / 64-bit 2003 Server / 32-bit XP / 32-bit Vista / 64-bit XP / 64-bit Vista operating systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your hardware. 3.2 • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Use the setup procedures presented in this chapter for reference only.
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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 - Drivers Installation Wizard Launches the ASUS InstAll driver installation wizard. AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet Driver Installs the AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet driver. AMD Chipset Program Driver Installs the AMD chipset program driver. Realtek Audio Driver Installs the Realtek® ALC662 audio driver and application.
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3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS InstAll - Installation Wizard for Utilities Launches the ASUS InstAll utilities installation wizard. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in a Windows® environment. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS Cool ‘n’ Quiet Utility Installs the ASUS Cool ‘n’ Quiet utility.
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3.2.4 Make Disk menu The Make Disk menu allows you to make a RAID driver disk. Make ATI RAID/AHCI x86_x64_WinXP Driver Allows you to create an ATI® Serial ATA (SATA) RAID/AHCI x86_x64_WinXP driver disk. Make ATI RAID/AHCI Vista32/64 Driver Allows you to create an ATI® Serial ATA (SATA) RAID/AHCI driver disk for Windows® 32/64-bit Vista Operating System (OS). 3.2.5 Manual menu The Manual menu contains a list of supplementary user manuals. Click an item to open the folder of the user manual.
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3.2.6 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide. 3.2.7 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the support CD. Click an icon to display the specified information. Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the motherboard.
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Browse this CD Displays the support CD contents in graphical format. Technical support Form Displays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to fill out when requesting technical support. Filelist Displays the contents of the support CD and a brief description of each in text format.
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