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Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. done Write to file...... BIOS 2.1 使用 AFUDOS BIOS AFUDOS DOS BIOS BIOS 程式。AFUDOS BIOS BIOS BIOS 程式 BIOS 程式。 1.2MB BIOS 1 AFUDOS 程式(afudos. Reading flash ..... exe 2 DOS afudos /o[filename filename A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom 3. 按下 afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - ok A:\> 當 BIOS DOS 31
Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. done Write to file...... BIOS 2.1 使用 AFUDOS BIOS AFUDOS DOS BIOS BIOS 程式。AFUDOS BIOS BIOS BIOS 程式 BIOS 程式。 1.2MB BIOS 1 AFUDOS 程式(afudos. Reading flash ..... exe 2 DOS afudos /o[filename filename A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom 3. 按下 afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - ok A:\> 當 BIOS DOS 31
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... BIOS 程式 AFUDOS BIOS 程式。 1 tw.asus.com BIOS 片中。 BIOS BIOS 2. 將 AFUDOS.EXE BIOS 3 DOS afudos /i[filename filename BIOS 程式。 A:\>afudos /iP5B-VM DO.ROM 4. WARNING!! done Advance Check ...... Erasing flash ...... Version 1.19(ASUS V2... flash ...... done Writing flash ...... done Please restart your computer A:\> 32 BIOS Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. AFUDOS BIOS 程式。 A:\>afudos /iP5B-VM DO.ROM AMI Firmware Update ...
... BIOS 程式 AFUDOS BIOS 程式。 1 tw.asus.com BIOS 片中。 BIOS BIOS 2. 將 AFUDOS.EXE BIOS 3 DOS afudos /i[filename filename BIOS 程式。 A:\>afudos /iP5B-VM DO.ROM 4. WARNING!! done Advance Check ...... Erasing flash ...... Version 1.19(ASUS V2... flash ...... done Writing flash ...... done Please restart your computer A:\> 32 BIOS Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. AFUDOS BIOS 程式。 A:\>afudos /iP5B-VM DO.ROM AMI Firmware Update ...
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.../13/2006 Flash Type - 2.2 使用 AwardBIOS Flash BIOS AwardBIOS Flash AwardBIOS Flash 程式(AWDFLASH.EXE BIOS AwardBIOS Flash BIOS 程式。 1 http://tw.asus.com BIOS M2N-VM HDMI.bin FAT 32/16 格式的 USB BIOS 2 CD/DVD AwardBIOS Flash BIOS 3 DOS 4. 當 A BIOS 檔案與 AwardBIOS Flash 5 A awdflash 並按...
.../13/2006 Flash Type - 2.2 使用 AwardBIOS Flash BIOS AwardBIOS Flash AwardBIOS Flash 程式(AWDFLASH.EXE BIOS AwardBIOS Flash BIOS 程式。 1 http://tw.asus.com BIOS M2N-VM HDMI.bin FAT 32/16 格式的 USB BIOS 2 CD/DVD AwardBIOS Flash BIOS 3 DOS 4. 當 A BIOS 檔案與 AwardBIOS Flash 5 A awdflash 並按...
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7 BIOS N BIOS 8 BIOS BIOS AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved For C51PV-MCP51-M2A-VM HDMI-00 DATE:04/13/2006 Flash Type - PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Continue Write OK F1 Reset No Update Write Fail 34 BIOS All Rights Reserved For C51PV-MCP51-M2A-....bin Programming Flash Memory - OFE00 OK Write OK No Update Write Fail Warning: Don't Turn Off Power Or Reset System! 在更新 BIOS 9 Flash Complete BIOS F1 AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd.
7 BIOS N BIOS 8 BIOS BIOS AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved For C51PV-MCP51-M2A-VM HDMI-00 DATE:04/13/2006 Flash Type - PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Continue Write OK F1 Reset No Update Write Fail 34 BIOS All Rights Reserved For C51PV-MCP51-M2A-....bin Programming Flash Memory - OFE00 OK Write OK No Update Write Fail Warning: Don't Turn Off Power Or Reset System! 在更新 BIOS 9 Flash Complete BIOS F1 AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd.
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Contents Notices...v Safety information vi About this guide vi M2N68-AM PLUS specifications summary viii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-2 1.2.1 Motherboard layout 1-2 1.2.2 Layout contents 1-2 ... 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 2 utility 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-3 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-4 iii
Contents Notices...v Safety information vi About this guide vi M2N68-AM PLUS specifications summary viii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-2 1.2.1 Motherboard layout 1-2 1.2.2 Layout contents 1-2 ... 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 2 utility 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-3 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-4 iii
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... that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are using the product, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. vi ...sure about the voltage of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS setup menus. Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electric shock hazard, disconnect the power ...
... that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are using the product, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. vi ...sure about the voltage of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS setup menus. Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electric shock hazard, disconnect the power ...
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...M2N68-AM PLUS specifications summary Internal I /O shield uATX Form factor: 9.6'' x 8.2'' (24.4cm x 20.8cm) Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS LiveUpdate Utilitys Anti-Virus software (OEM version) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) 8Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS...ACPI2.0, SMBIOS 2.5 User 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 ...
...M2N68-AM PLUS specifications summary Internal I /O shield uATX Form factor: 9.6'' x 8.2'' (24.4cm x 20.8cm) Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS LiveUpdate Utilitys Anti-Virus software (OEM version) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) 8Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS...ACPI2.0, SMBIOS 2.5 User 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 ...
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...expansion card, read the documentation that comply with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. ASUS M2N68-AM PLUS 1-6 Remove the chassis cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or ...opposite the slot that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion ...
...expansion card, read the documentation that comply with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. ASUS M2N68-AM PLUS 1-6 Remove the chassis cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or ...opposite the slot that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion ...
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...default position. You can connect to overclocking. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to wake up (3-pin USBPW5-10) Set these jumpers to +5V to default values. 2. Removing the cap will cause ...setup information such as system passwords. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 3. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system ...
...default position. You can connect to overclocking. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to wake up (3-pin USBPW5-10) Set these jumpers to +5V to default values. 2. Removing the cap will cause ...setup information such as system passwords. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 3. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system ...
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... 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. Keyboard/mouse power (3-pin KBPW) This jumper allows you can supply at least 1A on the keyboard (the default is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. This port... Linked BLINKING Data activity SPEED LED Status OFF ORANGE GREEN Description 10 Mbps connection 100 Mbps connection 1 Gbps connection LED LED (Orange) (Green) LAN port ASUS M2N68-AM PLUS 1-8 PS/2 Mouse port.
... 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. Keyboard/mouse power (3-pin KBPW) This jumper allows you can supply at least 1A on the keyboard (the default is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. This port... Linked BLINKING Data activity SPEED LED Status OFF ORANGE GREEN Description 10 Mbps connection 100 Mbps connection 1 Gbps connection LED LED (Orange) (Green) LAN port ASUS M2N68-AM PLUS 1-8 PS/2 Mouse port.
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...when data is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that the Front Panel Select item in the BIOS is for the chassis-mounted reset button for details. 1-13 Chapter 1: Product introduction Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. Pressing the power... LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in SLEEP or SOFT-OFF mode depending on the BIOS settings. If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to the HDD. • Power/Soft-off the system power. 9. See page 2-9 ...
...when data is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that the Front Panel Select item in the BIOS is for the chassis-mounted reset button for details. 1-13 Chapter 1: Product introduction Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. Pressing the power... LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in SLEEP or SOFT-OFF mode depending on the BIOS settings. If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to the HDD. • Power/Soft-off the system power. 9. See page 2-9 ...
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From the dropdown list, select either through the Internet. Always update the utility to avail all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility.. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is capable of updating itself through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is available in the...
From the dropdown list, select either through the Internet. Always update the utility to avail all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility.. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is capable of updating itself through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is available in the...
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... . Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 ASUS M2N68-AM PLUS Enter the BIOS setup program. a. 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. Go...
... . Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 ASUS M2N68-AM PLUS Enter the BIOS setup program. a. 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. Go...
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.... • Only the USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition supports ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-3 Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Bad BIOS checksum. Reading file "M2N68AMP.ROM". Start Programming... 3. Doing so can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard Support DVD or a USB flash disk that allows you to...
.... • Only the USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition supports ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-3 Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Bad BIOS checksum. Reading file "M2N68AMP.ROM". Start Programming... 3. Doing so can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard Support DVD or a USB flash disk that allows you to...
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...power button to turn the system off then back on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this section are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your data or system. This section ...[TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to ensure system compatibility and stability. If you are for this utility. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program when you want to enter Setup after changing any of the basic system information. Change Field Tab ... 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system date. 2-4 ASUS M2N68-AM PLUS
...power button to turn the system off then back on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this section are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your data or system. This section ...[TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to ensure system compatibility and stability. If you are for this utility. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program when you want to enter Setup after changing any of the basic system information. Change Field Tab ... 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system date. 2-4 ASUS M2N68-AM PLUS
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...Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.4 Primary IDE Master/Slave and SATA 1~4 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of the appropriate IDE device type. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) M [Auto] ... Selects the type of IDE drive. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and...
...Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.4 Primary IDE Master/Slave and SATA 1~4 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of the appropriate IDE device type. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) M [Auto] ... Selects the type of IDE drive. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and...
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...overclocking profiles with optimal parameters for the system. CPU Frequency [200.0] Allows you to [Overclock Profile]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] 2-6 ASUS M2N68-AM PLUS Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Adjust System Frequency etc. 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration CPU...the system to 300 MHz. 2.3.6 System Information This menu gives you to manually set to select the overclocking profile. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu.
...overclocking profiles with optimal parameters for the system. CPU Frequency [200.0] Allows you to [Overclock Profile]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] 2-6 ASUS M2N68-AM PLUS Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Adjust System Frequency etc. 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration CPU...the system to 300 MHz. 2.3.6 System Information This menu gives you to manually set to select the overclocking profile. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu.
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... DH_Only] TRCD [ Auto] Allows you set the Memory Clock Mode item to set the processor frequency multiplier. Configuration options: [2 CLK] [3 CLK] [4 CLK] [5 CLK] [Auto] Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-7 Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following item appears only when you to [Manual]. Configuration options: [5 CLK] [6 CLK] [7 CLK] [8 CLK] [9 CLK] [10 CLK] [11 CLK...
... DH_Only] TRCD [ Auto] Allows you set the Memory Clock Mode item to set the processor frequency multiplier. Configuration options: [2 CLK] [3 CLK] [4 CLK] [5 CLK] [Auto] Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-7 Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following item appears only when you to [Manual]. Configuration options: [5 CLK] [6 CLK] [7 CLK] [8 CLK] [9 CLK] [10 CLK] [11 CLK...
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... the channel memory interleaving. NorthBridge Configuration Memory Configuration Bank Interleaving [Auto] Allows you to enable the bank memory interleaving. Configuration options: [AC97] [HD Audio]] Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-9 Configuration options: [PCIE -> PCI -> IGP] [IGP -> PCI -> PCIE] AZALIA AUDIO [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the HD audio mode. Configuration options: [Disabled...
... the channel memory interleaving. NorthBridge Configuration Memory Configuration Bank Interleaving [Auto] Allows you to enable the bank memory interleaving. Configuration options: [AC97] [HD Audio]] Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-9 Configuration options: [PCIE -> PCI -> IGP] [IGP -> PCI -> PCIE] AZALIA AUDIO [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the HD audio mode. Configuration options: [Disabled...
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... for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for PCI/PnP devices. When set to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in this menu allows you to enable or disable the MAC LAN. If no USB device is detected, the... USB Configuration The items in the system. USB Functions [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the USB functions.Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-10 ASUS M2N68-AM PLUS Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Onboard LAN Boot ROM. Configuration options: [Normal]...
... for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for PCI/PnP devices. When set to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in this menu allows you to enable or disable the MAC LAN. If no USB device is detected, the... USB Configuration The items in the system. USB Functions [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the USB functions.Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-10 ASUS M2N68-AM PLUS Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Onboard LAN Boot ROM. Configuration options: [Normal]...