Asus M2N-SLI - Manual (Page 4)

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Contents
2.6 Jumpers ...................................................................................... 2-20
2.7 Connectors ................................................................................. 2-23
2.7.1
Rear panel connectors .................................................. 2-23
2.7.2 Internal connectors ....................................................... 2-25
Chapter 3: Powering up
3.1 Starting up for the first time ........................................................ 3-1
3.2 Powering off the computer .......................................................... 3-2
3.2.1
Using the OS shut down function .................................... 3-2
3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch .............................. 3-2
Chapter 4: BIOS setup
4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ............................................ 4-1
4.1.1
Creating a bootable floppy disk ....................................... 4-1
4.1.2 Updating the BIOS .......................................................... 4-2
4.1.3 Saving the current BIOS file ............................................ 4-4
4.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ...................................... 4-5
4.1.5 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility ................................................... 4-7
4.1.6 ASUS Update utility ........................................................ 4-8
4.2 BIOS setup program .................................................................. 4-11
4.2.1
BIOS menu screen ........................................................ 4-12
4.2.2 Menu bar ....................................................................... 4-12
4.2.3 Legend bar .................................................................... 4-13
4.2.4 Menu items ................................................................... 4-13
4.2.5 Sub-menu items ............................................................ 4-13
4.2.6 Configuration fields ....................................................... 4-13
4.2.7 Pop-up window ............................................................. 4-14
4.2.8 General help ................................................................. 4-14
4.3 Main menu .................................................................................. 4-15
4.3.1
System Time ................................................................ 4-15
4.3.2 System Date ................................................................ 4-15
4.3.3 Legacy Diskette A ........................................................ 4-15
4.3.5 Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave ................... 4-16
4.3.6 SATA 1, 2, 3, 4 .............................................................. 4-18
4.3.7 HDD SMART Monitoring ............................................... 4-19