Asus M3N WS - Manual (Page 4)

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Contents
2.5.6 PCI Express x1 slots ..................................................... 2-19
2.5.7 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot ............................................... 2-19
2.6 Jumpers ...................................................................................... 2-21
2.7 Connectors ................................................................................. 2-23
2.7.1
Rear panel connectors .................................................. 2-23
2.7.2 Internal connectors ....................................................... 2-26
2.8 G.P. Diagnosis card installation ................................................ 2-38
2.8.1
G.P. Diagnosis card layout ............................................ 2-38
2.8.2 Installing G.P. Diagnosis card ....................................... 2-38
2.8.3 G.P. Diagnosis card check codes.................................. 2-39
2.9 Starting up for the first time ...................................................... 2-41
2.10 Turning off the computer ........................................................... 2-42
2.10.1 Using the OS shut down function .................................. 2-42
2.10.2 Using the dual function power switch ............................ 2-42
Chapter 3: BIOS setup
3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ............................................ 3-1
3.1.1
ASUS Update utility ........................................................ 3-1
3.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk ....................................... 3-4
3.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility ................................................... 3-5
3.1.4 Updating the BIOS .......................................................... 3-6
3.1.5 Saving the current BIOS file ............................................ 3-8
3.1.6 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ...................................... 3-9
3.2 BIOS setup program .................................................................. 3-11
3.2.1
BIOS menu screen ........................................................ 3-12
3.2.2 Menu bar ....................................................................... 3-12
3.2.3 Legend bar .................................................................... 3-13
3.2.4 Menu items ................................................................... 3-13
3.2.5 Sub-menu items ............................................................ 3-13
3.2.6 Configuration fields ....................................................... 3-13
3.2.7 Pop-up window ............................................................. 3-14
3.2.8 General help ................................................................. 3-14
3.3 Main menu .................................................................................. 3-15
3.3.1
System Time ................................................................. 3-15
3.3.2 System Date ................................................................. 3-15
3.3.3 Language ...................................................................... 3-15