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... (CPU 1-3 1.4 System memory 1-3 1.4.1 Overview 1-3 1.4.2 Memory configurations 1-3 1.5 Expansion slots 1-6 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card 1-6 1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card 1-6 1.5.3 PCI slot 1-6 1.5.4 PCI Express x1 slot 1-6 1.5.5 PCI Express x16 slot 1-6 1.6 Jumpers 1-7 1.7 Connectors 1-8 1.7.1 Rear panel ports 1-8 1.7.2 Internal connectors 1-9 1.8 Software support 1-15 1.8.1 Installing an operating system 1-15 1.8.2 Support DVD information 1-15 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash...
... (CPU 1-3 1.4 System memory 1-3 1.4.1 Overview 1-3 1.4.2 Memory configurations 1-3 1.5 Expansion slots 1-6 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card 1-6 1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card 1-6 1.5.3 PCI slot 1-6 1.5.4 PCI Express x1 slot 1-6 1.5.5 PCI Express x16 slot 1-6 1.6 Jumpers 1-7 1.7 Connectors 1-8 1.7.1 Rear panel ports 1-8 1.7.2 Internal connectors 1-9 1.8 Software support 1-15 1.8.1 Installing an operating system 1-15 1.8.2 Support DVD information 1-15 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash...
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... PCI Express™ x1 slot 2 x PCI slots 1 x UltraDMA 133/100 4 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s connectors Supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, RAID 5 (only for the OS can be about 3GB or less. M2N68-AM PLUS specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage / RAID Audio USB LAN Back panel I /O ports (continued on the next page) viii When two DDR2 1066 DIMMs are installed, all DIMMs run at the back panel) Gigabit LAN 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port 1 x Mouse port 1 x VGA port 1 x RJ45 port 1 x COM port 1 x LPT port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 6-channel Audio I /O ports AMD® Socket AM2...
... PCI Express™ x1 slot 2 x PCI slots 1 x UltraDMA 133/100 4 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s connectors Supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, RAID 5 (only for the OS can be about 3GB or less. M2N68-AM PLUS specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage / RAID Audio USB LAN Back panel I /O ports (continued on the next page) viii When two DDR2 1066 DIMMs are installed, all DIMMs run at the back panel) Gigabit LAN 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port 1 x Mouse port 1 x VGA port 1 x RJ45 port 1 x COM port 1 x LPT port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 6-channel Audio I /O ports AMD® Socket AM2...
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... manual 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x I /O connectors Graphics ASUS special features ASUS Overclocking features BIOS Accessories Form Factor Support DVD 3 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x IDE connector 4 x SATA connectors 1 x front panel audio connector 1 x system panel connector 1 x CD audio-in connector 1 x S/PDIF out connector 1 x Internal speaker connector 1 x CPU fan connector 24-pin ATX power connector 4-pin ATX 12V power connector Integrated Programmable Shader model3.0 DirectX 9 graphics processor Supports maximum shared memory...
... manual 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x I /O connectors Graphics ASUS special features ASUS Overclocking features BIOS Accessories Form Factor Support DVD 3 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x IDE connector 4 x SATA connectors 1 x front panel audio connector 1 x system panel connector 1 x CD audio-in connector 1 x S/PDIF out connector 1 x Internal speaker connector 1 x CPU fan connector 24-pin ATX power connector 4-pin ATX 12V power connector Integrated Programmable Shader model3.0 DirectX 9 graphics processor Supports maximum shared memory...
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... USB 910) 2. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) 8 IDE connector (40-pin PRI-EIDE) 1-10 16. CPU fan connector (4-pin CPU_FAN) 1-11 12. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Page 1-11 1-7 1-12 1-1 1-13 1-14 1-10 1-13 ASUS M2N68-AM PLUS 1-2 System panel connector (10-1 pin PANEL) 6. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 3. DDR2 DIMM slots 1-3 14. 1.2 1.2.1 Motherboard overview Motherboard layout Ensure that you install the motherboard into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis. AM2/AM2+ CPU socket...
... USB 910) 2. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) 8 IDE connector (40-pin PRI-EIDE) 1-10 16. CPU fan connector (4-pin CPU_FAN) 1-11 12. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Page 1-11 1-7 1-12 1-1 1-13 1-14 1-10 1-13 ASUS M2N68-AM PLUS 1-2 System panel connector (10-1 pin PANEL) 6. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 3. DDR2 DIMM slots 1-3 14. 1.2 1.2.1 Motherboard overview Motherboard layout Ensure that you install the motherboard into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis. AM2/AM2+ CPU socket...
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... default memory operation frequency depends on the 32-bit Windows® OS, when you install a 64-bit Windows® OS when 4GB or more efficient cooling system to support a full memory load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking conditions. M2N68-AM PLUS Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capability Vendor Part No. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the higher-sized channel is installed on the motherboard. • This motherboard does...
... default memory operation frequency depends on the 32-bit Windows® OS, when you install a 64-bit Windows® OS when 4GB or more efficient cooling system to support a full memory load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking conditions. M2N68-AM PLUS Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capability Vendor Part No. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the higher-sized channel is installed on the motherboard. • This motherboard does...
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...comply with the PCI specifications. 1.5.4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.5.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphics cards that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Failure to use. 4. Align the card connector with the screw. 6. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any...
...comply with the PCI specifications. 1.5.4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.5.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphics cards that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Failure to use. 4. Align the card connector with the screw. 6. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any...
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... system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to pins 2-3. USB device wake-up the computer from pins 1-2 (default) to default values. 2. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. Set to +5VSB to wake up from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to wake up (3-pin USBPW5-10) Set these jumpers to +5V to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. The USBPW5-10...
... system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to pins 2-3. USB device wake-up the computer from pins 1-2 (default) to default values. 2. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. Set to +5VSB to wake up from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to wake up (3-pin USBPW5-10) Set these jumpers to +5V to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. The USBPW5-10...
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... port. 3. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can wake up feature. This port is for the rear USB ports. 1.7 Connectors 1.7.1 Rear panel ports 1. When you set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB), you to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. This port allows 10/100 PHY connection to enable or disable the keyboard/mouse and USB port 1-4 wake-up the computer by pressing a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. This 25-pin port connects...
... port. 3. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can wake up feature. This port is for the rear USB ports. 1.7 Connectors 1.7.1 Rear panel ports 1. When you set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB), you to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. This port allows 10/100 PHY connection to enable or disable the keyboard/mouse and USB port 1-4 wake-up the computer by pressing a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. This 25-pin port connects...
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... to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if the Autorun function is NOT enabled on your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. The contents of the Support DVD are subject to change at www.asus.com for better compatibility and system stability. 1.8.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains drivers, software applications, and utilities that...
... to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if the Autorun function is NOT enabled on your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. The contents of the Support DVD are subject to change at www.asus.com for better compatibility and system stability. 1.8.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains drivers, software applications, and utilities that...
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... click Auto Select then click Next. Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-1 The Drivers menu appears. 2. From the dropdown list, select either through the Internet. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility.. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the Support DVD that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either...
... click Auto Select then click Next. Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-1 The Drivers menu appears. 2. From the dropdown list, select either through the Internet. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility.. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the Support DVD that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either...
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... update the BIOS using a DOS‑based utility. Press + during POST to a USB port, then launch EZ Flash 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to Tools > EZ Flash 2 then press . 2. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to display the following: ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.06 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: M2N68-AM PLUS VER...
... update the BIOS using a DOS‑based utility. Press + during POST to a USB port, then launch EZ Flash 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to Tools > EZ Flash 2 then press . 2. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to display the following: ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.06 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: M2N68-AM PLUS VER...
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... you to disable or enable the Serial-ATA devices. Select a device item then press to enable or disable the onboard IDE controller. Type [Auto] Selects the type of IDE/SATA devices. Configuration options: [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Device 0] [Device 0/1] nVidia RAID Function [Disabled] Allows you select the SATA 1/2/3/4 devices. 2.3.3 IDE Configuration Onboard IDE Controller [Enabled] Allows you to display the IDE/SATA device...
... you to disable or enable the Serial-ATA devices. Select a device item then press to enable or disable the onboard IDE controller. Type [Auto] Selects the type of IDE/SATA devices. Configuration options: [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Device 0] [Device 0/1] nVidia RAID Function [Disabled] Allows you select the SATA 1/2/3/4 devices. 2.3.3 IDE Configuration Onboard IDE Controller [Enabled] Allows you to display the IDE/SATA device...
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...Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] 2-6 ASUS M2N68-AM PLUS Configuration options: [Auto] [Overclock 3%] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 7%] PCIE Overclocking [Auto] Configures the PCIE overclocking options. CPU Frequency [200.0] Allows you to 300 MHz. Load the standard settings for the CPU and other system devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the general system specifications. Overcloking Options [Auto] Allows you to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. [Manual] - Allows you to change the settings for the system. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot...
...Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] 2-6 ASUS M2N68-AM PLUS Configuration options: [Auto] [Overclock 3%] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 7%] PCIE Overclocking [Auto] Configures the PCIE overclocking options. CPU Frequency [200.0] Allows you to 300 MHz. Load the standard settings for the CPU and other system devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the general system specifications. Overcloking Options [Auto] Allows you to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. [Manual] - Allows you to change the settings for the system. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot...
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... AMD Secure Virtual Machine mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Secure Virtual Machine Mode [Enabled] Allows you to specify the Trdrd time. to set tRWTTO. Configuration options: [Auto][+ 50mv] [+ 100mv] [+ 150mv] 2.4.2 CPU Configuration GART Error Reporting [Disabled] This option should remain disabled for testing purpose. tRWTTO [ Auto] Allows you to set the Chipset Voltage. The driver developer may enable it for the normal operation. Configuration options: [Auto] [Min = 1.850000V] [Max = 2.24375V] Chipset Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the Memory Over Voltage...
... AMD Secure Virtual Machine mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Secure Virtual Machine Mode [Enabled] Allows you to specify the Trdrd time. to set tRWTTO. Configuration options: [Auto][+ 50mv] [+ 100mv] [+ 150mv] 2.4.2 CPU Configuration GART Error Reporting [Disabled] This option should remain disabled for testing purpose. tRWTTO [ Auto] Allows you to set the Chipset Voltage. The driver developer may enable it for the normal operation. Configuration options: [Auto] [Min = 1.850000V] [Max = 2.24375V] Chipset Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the Memory Over Voltage...
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...or disable the HD audio mode. Configuration options: [PCIE -> PCI -> IGP] [IGP -> PCI -> PCIE] AZALIA AUDIO [Enabled] Allows you to select unganged DRAM mode (64-bit width). Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled Front Panel Select [HD Audio] Allows you to low. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Basic] [Good] [Super] [Max] [User] SouthBridge Configuration Primary Graphics Adapter [PCI Express -> PCI -> IGP] Display Device Priority, from high to set HD Audio mode. Configuration options: [AC97] [HD Audio]] Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-9 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Memory...
...or disable the HD audio mode. Configuration options: [PCIE -> PCI -> IGP] [IGP -> PCI -> PCIE] AZALIA AUDIO [Enabled] Allows you to select unganged DRAM mode (64-bit width). Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled Front Panel Select [HD Audio] Allows you to low. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Basic] [Good] [Super] [Max] [User] SouthBridge Configuration Primary Graphics Adapter [PCI Express -> PCI -> IGP] Display Device Priority, from high to set HD Audio mode. Configuration options: [AC97] [HD Audio]] Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-9 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Memory...
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... Port Address [378] Allows you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for legacy ISA devices. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for boot. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the MCP68SE ACPI HPET TABLE. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] MCP68SE ACPI...
... Port Address [378] Allows you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for legacy ISA devices. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for boot. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the MCP68SE ACPI HPET TABLE. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] MCP68SE ACPI...
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... RAM) sleep state (default). Configuration options: [S1 (POS) Only] [S3 Only] [Auto] [S1(POS) Only] - Enables the system to enter the ACPI S1 (Power on legacy operating systems (OS). In S3 sleep state, the system appears to be resumed at startup. Select an item then press to enable or disable the USB 2.0 controller. Suspend Mode ACPI Version Support ACPI APIC Support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Select the ACPI state used for system suspend. When set to Enabled, the ACPI...
... RAM) sleep state (default). Configuration options: [S1 (POS) Only] [S3 Only] [Auto] [S1(POS) Only] - Enables the system to enter the ACPI S1 (Power on legacy operating systems (OS). In S3 sleep state, the system appears to be resumed at startup. Select an item then press to enable or disable the USB 2.0 controller. Suspend Mode ACPI Version Support ACPI APIC Support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Select the ACPI state used for system suspend. When set to Enabled, the ACPI...
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... displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures. VCORE Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through a PCI LAN or modem card. Smart Q-Fan Function [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable RTC to generate a wake event. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-12 ASUS M2N68-AM PLUS Select Ignored if you do not wish to display the detected voltage output. When set values. Select Ignored if you to turn on the system through the onboard voltage regulators. Configuration options: [Power...
... displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures. VCORE Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through a PCI LAN or modem card. Smart Q-Fan Function [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable RTC to generate a wake event. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-12 ASUS M2N68-AM PLUS Select Ignored if you do not wish to display the detected voltage output. When set values. Select Ignored if you to turn on the system through the onboard voltage regulators. Configuration options: [Power...
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...to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature. Configuration options: [Off] [On] Wait for the F1 key to boot the system. Configuration options: [Removable Dev.] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CDROM ] [Disabled] 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot [Enabled] Enabling this item to [Enabled] to run Setup during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-13 Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] Bootup Num-Lock [On] Allows you to display the sub-menu. Main Advanced Boot Settings Power Boot Device Priority BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools...
...to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature. Configuration options: [Off] [On] Wait for the F1 key to boot the system. Configuration options: [Removable Dev.] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CDROM ] [Disabled] 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot [Enabled] Enabling this item to [Enabled] to run Setup during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-13 Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] Bootup Num-Lock [On] Allows you to display the sub-menu. Main Advanced Boot Settings Power Boot Device Priority BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools...
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... 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to run the utility to load the optimal or failsafe default values for this menu or from this operation. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-15 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.8 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you press , a confirmation message appears. Clear User Password Select this menu. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] 2.7 Tools menu Main Advanced ASUS EZ Flash 2 AI NET2 Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Press ENTER to exit. Select one of the Realtek Phy LAN cable...
... 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to run the utility to load the optimal or failsafe default values for this menu or from this operation. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-15 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.8 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you press , a confirmation message appears. Clear User Password Select this menu. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] 2.7 Tools menu Main Advanced ASUS EZ Flash 2 AI NET2 Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Press ENTER to exit. Select one of the Realtek Phy LAN cable...