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... the features of the Support DVD to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if the Autorun function is NOT enabled on your computer, browse the contents of your OS documentation for detailed information...that comes with the motherboard package contains drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to change at www.asus.com for updates. Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to install If the Autorun function is enabled on your computer. 1.8 ...
... the features of the Support DVD to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if the Autorun function is NOT enabled on your computer, browse the contents of your OS documentation for detailed information...that comes with the motherboard package contains drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to change at www.asus.com for updates. Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to install If the Autorun function is enabled on your computer. 1.8 ...
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...launch EZ Flash 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: 0208 DATE: 01/16/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: ... Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 ASUS M2N68-AM PLUS Enter the BIOS setup program. Updating from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. When the correct BIOS file is found, EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically ...
...launch EZ Flash 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: 0208 DATE: 01/16/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: ... Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 ASUS M2N68-AM PLUS Enter the BIOS setup program. Updating from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. When the correct BIOS file is found, EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically ...
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The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the Support DVD or the USB flash disk for CD-ROM... Completed. Start Erasing... Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Turn on the system. 2. When the BIOS file is an...utility completes the updating process. • Only the USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition supports ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is found ! Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-3 You can cause system boot failure! Checking for this utility....
The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the Support DVD or the USB flash disk for CD-ROM... Completed. Start Erasing... Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Turn on the system. 2. When the BIOS file is an...utility completes the updating process. • Only the USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition supports ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is found ! Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-3 You can cause system boot failure! Checking for this utility....
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... to disable or enable the Serial-ATA devices. This item does not appear when you to [Auto] allows automatic selection of IDE drive. Setting to display the IDE/SATA device information. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA...
... to disable or enable the Serial-ATA devices. This item does not appear when you to [Auto] allows automatic selection of IDE drive. Setting to display the IDE/SATA device information. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA...
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...Allows you to manually set the CPU frequency. Loads the optimal settings for the system. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] 2-6 ASUS M2N68-AM PLUS 2.3.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to achieve... Allows you to change the settings for stability when overclocking. [Standard] - AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to ...
...Allows you to manually set the CPU frequency. Loads the optimal settings for the system. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] 2-6 ASUS M2N68-AM PLUS 2.3.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to achieve... Allows you to change the settings for stability when overclocking. [Standard] - AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to ...
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... the MemClk Tristate C3/ALTVID. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Basic] [Good] [Super] [Max] [User] SouthBridge Configuration Primary Graphics Adapter [PCI Express -> PCI -> IGP] Display Device Priority, from high to display the submenu. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled Front Panel Select [HD Audio] Allows you to enable or disable DDR power down mode. Configuration options...
... the MemClk Tristate C3/ALTVID. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Basic] [Good] [Super] [Max] [User] SouthBridge Configuration Primary Graphics Adapter [PCI Express -> PCI -> IGP] Display Device Priority, from high to display the submenu. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled Front Panel Select [HD Audio] Allows you to enable or disable DDR power down mode. Configuration options...
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...3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] Parallel Port Address [378] Allows you to enable or disable the USB functions.Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-10 ASUS M2N68-AM PLUS When set to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. MAC LAN [Auto] Allows ..., the item shows None. Take caution when changing the settings of the PCI PnP menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to display the configuration options. Plug and Play O/S [No] When set to [Yes] and if you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP ...
...3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] Parallel Port Address [378] Allows you to enable or disable the USB functions.Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-10 ASUS M2N68-AM PLUS When set to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. MAC LAN [Auto] Allows ..., the item shows None. Take caution when changing the settings of the PCI PnP menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to display the configuration options. Plug and Play O/S [No] When set to [Yes] and if you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP ...
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...] [Enabled] Select the ACPI state used for System Suspend. 2.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto] Allows you to select the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) state to display the configuration options. In S1 sleep state, the system appears suspended and stays in the RSDT pointer list. If no USB device is detected, the...
...] [Enabled] Select the ACPI state used for System Suspend. 2.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto] Allows you to select the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) state to display the configuration options. In S1 sleep state, the system appears suspended and stays in the RSDT pointer list. If no USB device is detected, the...
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... Configuration CPU Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures. VCORE Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the...displays the CPU, chassis, and power fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By PS/2 KB/MS [Disabled] Enable or disable PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse to generate a wake event. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-12 ASUS M2N68-AM PLUS...
... Configuration CPU Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures. VCORE Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the...displays the CPU, chassis, and power fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By PS/2 KB/MS [Disabled] Enable or disable PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse to generate a wake event. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-12 ASUS M2N68-AM PLUS...
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...] [ATAPI CDROM ] [Disabled] 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot [Enabled] Enabling this item to [Enabled] to display the sub-menu. AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets the display mode for the F1 key to change the system boot options. Select an item then press to use the... ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-13 Configuration options: [Disabled] [...
...] [ATAPI CDROM ] [Disabled] 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot [Enabled] Enabling this item to [Enabled] to display the sub-menu. AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets the display mode for the F1 key to change the system boot options. Select an item then press to use the... ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-13 Configuration options: [Disabled] [...
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...This item allows you successfully set your password. Full Access allows viewing and changing all the fields in setting a user password. 2-14 ASUS M2N68-AM PLUS To set a Supervisor Password: 1. To change the supervisor password, follow the same steps as Date and Time. Select an item ... Jumpers" for information on top of at least six letters and/or numbers, then press . 3. The User Password item on how to display the configuration options. Select the Change User Password item and press . 2. Confirm the password when prompted. The message "Password Installed" appears ...
...This item allows you successfully set your password. Full Access allows viewing and changing all the fields in setting a user password. 2-14 ASUS M2N68-AM PLUS To set a Supervisor Password: 1. To change the supervisor password, follow the same steps as Date and Time. Select an item ... Jumpers" for information on top of at least six letters and/or numbers, then press . 3. The User Password item on how to display the configuration options. Select the Change User Password item and press . 2. Confirm the password when prompted. The message "Password Installed" appears ...