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... PnP 2-10 2.4.6 USB Configuration 2-10 2.5 Power menu 2-11 2.5.1 Suspend Mode 2-11 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support 2-11 2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support 2-11 2.5.4 APM Configuration 2-12 2.5.5 HW Monitor Configuration 2-12 2.6 Boot menu 2-13 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 2-13 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 2-13 2.6.3 Security 2-14 2.7 Tools menu 2-15 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-15 2.7.2 AI NET 2 2-15 2.8 Exit menu 2-15 iv
... PnP 2-10 2.4.6 USB Configuration 2-10 2.5 Power menu 2-11 2.5.1 Suspend Mode 2-11 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support 2-11 2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support 2-11 2.5.4 APM Configuration 2-12 2.5.5 HW Monitor Configuration 2-12 2.6 Boot menu 2-13 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 2-13 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 2-13 2.6.3 Security 2-14 2.7 Tools menu 2-15 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-15 2.7.2 AI NET 2 2-15 2.8 Exit menu 2-15 iv
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... to +5VSB to overclocking. You can connect to default values. 2. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to wake up the computer from S1... Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Plug the power cord...
... to +5VSB to overclocking. You can connect to default values. 2. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to wake up the computer from S1... Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Plug the power cord...
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... at http://support.asus. The system may become unstable or may not boot up . • We recommend that the PSU has a minimum power rating of 300W power rating. Speaker connector (4- pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for an ATX power supply. ASUS M2N68-AM PLUS 1-12 otherwise, ...the system will not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with...
... at http://support.asus. The system may become unstable or may not boot up . • We recommend that the PSU has a minimum power rating of 300W power rating. Speaker connector (4- pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for an ATX power supply. ASUS M2N68-AM PLUS 1-12 otherwise, ...the system will not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with...
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...[ESC] Exit [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/Home/End] Move b. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 ASUS M2N68-AM PLUS Press . When the correct BIOS file is found, EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. •... 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. You can launch EZ Flash 2 in two ways. Go to go through the long process of booting from a USB flash disk and using EZ Flash 2: 1. Select ...
...[ESC] Exit [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/Home/End] Move b. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 ASUS M2N68-AM PLUS Press . When the correct BIOS file is found, EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. •... 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. You can launch EZ Flash 2 in two ways. Go to go through the long process of booting from a USB flash disk and using EZ Flash 2: 1. Select ...
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...the updating process. The device size should be the latest BIOS version for CD-ROM... Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Doing so can update a corrupted BIOS file using this motherboard. Checking for the BIOS file. Checking for this utility....shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Start Programming... 3. Bad BIOS checksum. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is found ! You can cause system boot failure! Insert the Support DVD or USB flash disk containing the BIOS file to restore the BIOS file ...
...the updating process. The device size should be the latest BIOS version for CD-ROM... Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Doing so can update a corrupted BIOS file using this motherboard. Checking for the BIOS file. Checking for this utility....shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Start Programming... 3. Bad BIOS checksum. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is found ! You can cause system boot failure! Insert the Support DVD or USB flash disk containing the BIOS file to restore the BIOS file ...
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... Exit ESC Exit 2.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to ensure system compatibility and stability. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit System Time 19:34:30] System Date [Wed 08/27/2008] IDE Configuration Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave SATA1 SATA2 ...the system becomes unstable after POST, reboot the system by doing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to set the system date. 2-4 ASUS M2N68-AM PLUS See section 2.8 Exit menu. • The BIOS setup screens in this utility. This section explains how to configure your system using the OS...
... Exit ESC Exit 2.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to ensure system compatibility and stability. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit System Time 19:34:30] System Date [Wed 08/27/2008] IDE Configuration Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave SATA1 SATA2 ...the system becomes unstable after POST, reboot the system by doing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to set the system date. 2-4 ASUS M2N68-AM PLUS See section 2.8 Exit menu. • The BIOS setup screens in this utility. This section explains how to configure your system using the OS...
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... set to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Overclock 3%] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 7%] PCIE Overclocking [Auto] Configures the PCIE overclocking options. 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 Overclocking [Auto...
... set to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Overclock 3%] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 7%] PCIE Overclocking [Auto] Configures the PCIE overclocking options. 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 Overclocking [Auto...
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...this menu allows you to enable or disable the MAC LAN. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Allows you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required ... Onboard LAN Boot ROM. USB Functions [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the MCP68SE ACPI HPET TABLE. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] MCP68SE ACPI HPET TABLE [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the USB functions.Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-10 ASUS M2N68-AM PLUS Configuration options:...
...this menu allows you to enable or disable the MAC LAN. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Allows you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required ... Onboard LAN Boot ROM. USB Functions [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the MCP68SE ACPI HPET TABLE. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] MCP68SE ACPI HPET TABLE [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the USB functions.Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-10 ASUS M2N68-AM PLUS Configuration options:...
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... be pressed when error occurs. When set the CD-ROM drive as the first boot device. 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 1st ~ xxth Boot Device These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep ...Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot [Enabled] Enabling this item to [Enabled] to display the sub-menu. Select an item then press to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature. Main Advanced Boot Settings Power Boot Device Priority BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Boot Settings Configuration Security Specifies the Boot...
... be pressed when error occurs. When set the CD-ROM drive as the first boot device. 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 1st ~ xxth Boot Device These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep ...Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot [Enabled] Enabling this item to [Enabled] to display the sub-menu. Select an item then press to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature. Main Advanced Boot Settings Power Boot Device Priority BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Boot Settings Configuration Security Specifies the Boot...
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...the Power-On Self‑Test (POST). 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 run ASUS EZ Flash 2. F10 key can be used for the BIOS items, and save or discard your choice. ... the user password. When you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for this menu. This utility doesn't support : 1.NTFS format 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to the BIOS items. Exit Options Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults Exit system...
...the Power-On Self‑Test (POST). 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 run ASUS EZ Flash 2. F10 key can be used for the BIOS items, and save or discard your choice. ... the user password. When you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for this menu. This utility doesn't support : 1.NTFS format 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to the BIOS items. Exit Options Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults Exit system...