Asus M3N-HD - Manual (Page 4)

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Contents
2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slots ..................................................... 2-18
2.5.6 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (blue) .................................... 2-18
2.5.7 Universal PCI Express x16 slot (black) ......................... 2-18
2.6 Jumper ........................................................................................ 2-20
2.7 Connectors ................................................................................. 2-21
2.7.1
Rear panel connectors .................................................. 2-21
2.7.2 Internal connectors ....................................................... 2-24
Chapter 3: Powering up
3.1 Starting up for the first time ........................................................ 3-1
3.2 Turning 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
ASUS Update utility ........................................................ 4-1
4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk ....................................... 4-4
4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility ................................................... 4-5
4.1.4 Updating the BIOS .......................................................... 4-6
4.1.5 Saving the current BIOS file ............................................ 4-8
4.2 BIOS setup program .................................................................... 4-9
4.2.1
BIOS menu screen ........................................................ 4-10
4.2.2 Menu bar ....................................................................... 4-10
4.2.3 Legend bar .....................................................................4-11
4.2.4 Menu items ....................................................................4-11
4.2.5 Sub-menu items .............................................................4-11
4.2.6 Configuration fields ........................................................4-11
4.2.7 Pop-up window ............................................................. 4-12
4.2.8 General help ................................................................. 4-12
4.3 Main menu .................................................................................. 4-13
4.3.1
System Time ................................................................. 4-13
4.3.2 System Date ................................................................. 4-13
4.3.3 Legacy Diskette A ......................................................... 4-13
4.3.4 Primary IDE Master/Slave ............................................. 4-14
4.3.5 SATA1/2/3/4 .................................................................. 4-16