Asus M2N-SLI Deluxe - Manual (Page 4)

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4. BIOS information
The Flash ROM on the motherboard contains the BIOS. You can update the
BIOS information or configure the parameters using the BIOS Setup utility.
The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide
you. If you encounter system problems, or if the system becomes unstable
after you changed settings, load the Setup Defaults. Refer to Chapter 4 of
the user guide for detailed BIOS information. Visit the ASUS website (www.
asus.com) for updates.
To enter Setup at start up:
Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). If you do not press
, POST continues with its test routines.
To enter Setup after POST:
• Restart the system by pressing + + , then press
during POST, or
• Press the reset button on the chassis, then press during
POST, or
• Turn the system off and back on, then press during POST
To update the BIOS with Award BIOS Flash Utility:
Boot the system from a floppy disk or flash disk that contains the latest
BIOS file. At the DOS prompt, type awdflash and press . Then key-
in and press . Reboot the system when the update
is complete.
To update the BIOS with ASUS EZ Flash 2:
Boot the system and press + during POST to launch EZ Flash 2.
Insert a floppy disk or flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file. EZ Flash
2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system
when done.
5. Software support CD information
This motherboard supports Windows ® 000/XP/64-bit XP operating
system (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding
updates so you can maximize the features of your hardware.
The support CD that came with the motherboard contains useful software
and several utility drivers that enhance the motherboard features. To begin
using the support CD, simply insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. The
CD automatically displays the welcome screen and the installation menus if
Autorun is enabled in your computer. If the welcome screen did not appear
automatically, locate and double-click on the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN
folder in the support CD to display the menus.