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Reading flash ..... All rights reserved. ok A:\> 當 BIOS DOS 31 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. exe 2 DOS afudos /o[filename filename A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom 3. 按下 afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc.
Reading flash ..... All rights reserved. ok A:\> 當 BIOS DOS 31 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. exe 2 DOS afudos /o[filename filename A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom 3. 按下 afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc.
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...)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. WARNING!! All rights reserved. done Please restart your computer A:\> 32 BIOS 更新 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 Verifying flash .... done Reading flash...
...)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. WARNING!! All rights reserved. done Please restart your computer A:\> 32 BIOS 更新 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 Verifying flash .... done Reading flash...
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... 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 並按下 鍵。 AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd...
... 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 並按下 鍵。 AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd...
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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-VM HDMI-00 DATE:04/13/2006 Flash Type - All Rights Reserved For C51PV-MCP51-M2A-VM HDMI-... Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Flashing Complete Press to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Programming Flash Memory - 7 BIOS N BIOS 8 BIOS BIOS AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. OFE00 OK Write OK No Update Write Fail Warning: Don't Turn Off Power Or Reset System! 在更...
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-VM HDMI-00 DATE:04/13/2006 Flash Type - All Rights Reserved For C51PV-MCP51-M2A-VM HDMI-... Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Flashing Complete Press to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Programming Flash Memory - 7 BIOS N BIOS 8 BIOS BIOS AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. OFE00 OK Write OK No Update Write Fail Warning: Don't Turn Off Power Or Reset System! 在更...
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Contents Notices...v Safety information vi About this guide vi M2N68-AM SE 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 1-10 1.8 Software support 1-15 1.8.1 Installing an operating system 1-15 1.8.2 Support DVD information 1-15 1.8.3 ASUS Express Gate 1-16 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 iii
Contents Notices...v Safety information vi About this guide vi M2N68-AM SE 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 1-10 1.8 Software support 1-15 1.8.1 Installing an operating system 1-15 1.8.2 Support DVD information 1-15 1.8.3 ASUS Express Gate 1-16 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 iii
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... About this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the BIOS parameters are using an adapter or extension cord. If you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the product on...• If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix 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 cable from the...
... About this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the BIOS parameters are using an adapter or extension cord. If you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the product on...• If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix 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 cable from the...
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...VGA port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 6-channel audio I /O connectors BIOS Accessories Form Factor Support DVD ASUS Express Gate ASUS Q-Fan ASUS CrashFree BIOS3 ASUS EZ Flash2 ASUS MyLogo2 SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - M2N68-AM SE specifications summary ASUS special features ASUS overclocking features Back panel I/O ports Internal I /O ports 1 x COM... connector 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 8Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, ACPI2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ASUS EZ Flash2 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x IO Shield User Manual ...
...VGA port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 6-channel audio I /O connectors BIOS Accessories Form Factor Support DVD ASUS Express Gate ASUS Q-Fan ASUS CrashFree BIOS3 ASUS EZ Flash2 ASUS MyLogo2 SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - M2N68-AM SE specifications summary ASUS special features ASUS overclocking features Back panel I/O ports Internal I /O ports 1 x COM... connector 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 8Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, ACPI2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ASUS EZ Flash2 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x IO Shield User Manual ...
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...to the rear part of the chassis. 16 15 USB34 24.4cm(9.6in) LAN1_USB12 AUDIO RTL 8201CP USBPW1-4 Super I/O CPU_FAN M2N68-AM SE PCIEX16 Lithium Cell CMOS Power PCIEX1_1 NVIDIA® MCP68PVNT PRI_IDE SATA1 SATA2 ALC 662 CD AAFP 13 12 PCI1 F_PANEL SB_PWR CLRTC... SPEAKER 8Mb BIOS 11 10 9 8 USB56 USBPW5-10 USB78 USB910 6 2 3 4 5 7 Place six screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. Internal speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) 1-11 10. PCIe x16/PCIe x1/PCI slot Page 1-13 1-1 1-14 1-11 1-14 1-3 1-3 1-7 ASUS M2N68-AM SE 1-2 USB device wake-...
...to the rear part of the chassis. 16 15 USB34 24.4cm(9.6in) LAN1_USB12 AUDIO RTL 8201CP USBPW1-4 Super I/O CPU_FAN M2N68-AM SE PCIEX16 Lithium Cell CMOS Power PCIEX1_1 NVIDIA® MCP68PVNT PRI_IDE SATA1 SATA2 ALC 662 CD AAFP 13 12 PCI1 F_PANEL SB_PWR CLRTC... SPEAKER 8Mb BIOS 11 10 9 8 USB56 USBPW5-10 USB78 USB910 6 2 3 4 5 7 Place six screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. Internal speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) 1-11 10. PCIe x16/PCIe x1/PCI slot Page 1-13 1-1 1-14 1-11 1-14 1-3 1-3 1-7 ASUS M2N68-AM SE 1-2 USB device wake-...
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...that comes with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Secure the card to do not need to install expansion cards. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. See Chapter 2 for information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ...6. Assign an IRQ to use. 4. Remove the chassis cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you intend to the card. 3. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards....
...that comes with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Secure the card to do not need to install expansion cards. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. See Chapter 2 for information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ...6. Assign an IRQ to use. 4. Remove the chassis cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you intend to the card. 3. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards....
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...the jumper again to wake up from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to additional USB ports. M2N68-AM SE USBPW5-10 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) M2N68-AM SE USB Device Wake Up ASUS M2N68-AM SE 1-8 The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in low power mode) using the connected USB ... not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to re-enter data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking. Set to +5VSB to wake up the computer from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. Clear RTC...
...the jumper again to wake up from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to additional USB ports. M2N68-AM SE USBPW5-10 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) M2N68-AM SE USB Device Wake Up ASUS M2N68-AM SE 1-8 The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in low power mode) using the connected USB ... not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to re-enter data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking. Set to +5VSB to wake up the computer from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. Clear RTC...
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... 1-4 wake-up the computer by pressing a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. This port is the Space Bar), clicking the mouse, or using a USB device. LAN (RJ-45) port. 3. PS2_USBPW1-4 12 23 M2N68-AM SE +5V (Default) +5VSB M2N68-AM SE Keyboard/mouse power 1.7 1.7.1 1 Connectors Rear panel ports 2 34 10 9 8 7 6 5 1.
... 1-4 wake-up the computer by pressing a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. This port is the Space Bar), clicking the mouse, or using a USB device. LAN (RJ-45) port. 3. PS2_USBPW1-4 12 23 M2N68-AM SE +5V (Default) +5VSB M2N68-AM SE Keyboard/mouse power 1.7 1.7.1 1 Connectors Rear panel ports 2 34 10 9 8 7 6 5 1.
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...HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition M2N68-AM SE Analog front panel connector If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector. The IDE LED lights up when you turn on the BIOS settings. Connect one end of the front panel audio I... /O module that the Front Panel Select item in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin HDLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power button. ASUS M2N68-AM SE 1-14 System panel connector...
...HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition M2N68-AM SE Analog front panel connector If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector. The IDE LED lights up when you turn on the BIOS settings. Connect one end of the front panel audio I... /O module that the Front Panel Select item in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin HDLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power button. ASUS M2N68-AM SE 1-14 System panel connector...
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From here, immediately start surfing the Internet, chat on Skype, enter the OS or BIOS, or power off Continue to your computer. If you enter the Express Gate environment, either through launching the web or Skype from the splash screen, a ... bootup. The first time wizard guides you can take your time to make any selection, Express Gate automatically closes and boots to boot OS Enter BIOS setup Enter Boot selection pop-up The Express Gate Environment The very first time you do not make a selection. As you move the mouse or...
From here, immediately start surfing the Internet, chat on Skype, enter the OS or BIOS, or power off Continue to your computer. If you enter the Express Gate environment, either through launching the web or Skype from the splash screen, a ... bootup. The first time wizard guides you can take your time to make any selection, Express Gate automatically closes and boots to boot OS Enter BIOS setup Enter Boot selection pop-up The Express Gate Environment The very first time you do not make a selection. As you move the mouse or...
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... UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Gate Enter OS Timer Reset User Data [Enabled] [10 Seconds] [No] Press ENTER to run the utility to continue. 3. Click Yes to select and update BIOS. Click Next to continue. 1-23 Chapter 1: Product ...introduction Download the latest Express Gate version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. A software update confirmation dialog box appears. Repairing Express Gate In case...
... UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Gate Enter OS Timer Reset User Data [Enabled] [10 Seconds] [No] Press ENTER to run the utility to continue. 3. Click Yes to select and update BIOS. Click Next to continue. 1-23 Chapter 1: Product ...introduction Download the latest Express Gate version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. A software update confirmation dialog box appears. Repairing Express Gate In case...
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... menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. 3. Updating the BIOS: To update the BIOS: 1. From the dropdown list, select either through the Internet. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Follow the onscreen instructions to manage, save,... and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is capable of...
... menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. 3. Updating the BIOS: To update the BIOS: 1. From the dropdown list, select either through the Internet. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Follow the onscreen instructions to manage, save,... and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is capable of...
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...system while updating the BIOS to enable it. 2. Locate the BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Download the latest BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 then press to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 ASUS M2N68-AM SE Insert the USB ...flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to a USB port, then launch EZ Flash 2 in either of these two ways. • Press + during POST to...
...system while updating the BIOS to enable it. 2. Locate the BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Download the latest BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 then press to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 ASUS M2N68-AM SE Insert the USB ...flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to a USB port, then launch EZ Flash 2 in either of these two ways. • Press + during POST to...
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... utility reads it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Completed. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-3 Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is found ! Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Bad BIOS checksum. Start Erasing... Checking for CD-ROM... You can cause system boot failure...
... utility reads it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Completed. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-3 Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is found ! Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Bad BIOS checksum. Start Erasing... Checking for CD-ROM... You can cause system boot failure...
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... this motherboard apply to most conditions to set the system date. 2-4 ASUS M2N68-AM SE See section 2.8 Exit menu. • The BIOS setup screens in this section are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. 2.3 Main menu When you enter the...
... this motherboard apply to most conditions to set the system date. 2-4 ASUS M2N68-AM SE See section 2.8 Exit menu. • The BIOS setup screens in this section are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. 2.3 Main menu When you enter the...
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...[Auto] Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) M [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-5 These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select [CDROM] if you are not user-configurable. Configuration options: [Not Installed... disables the onboard IDE controller. Configuration options: [SATA Mode] 2.3.4 Primary IDE Master/Slave While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE drive. Configuration options: [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis...
...[Auto] Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) M [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-5 These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select [CDROM] if you are not user-configurable. Configuration options: [Not Installed... disables the onboard IDE controller. Configuration options: [SATA Mode] 2.3.4 Primary IDE Master/Slave While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE drive. Configuration options: [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis...
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... [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory 2-6 ASUS M2N68-AM SE These values are not user-configurable. Setting to the device occurs one ...time. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) M [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA...
... [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory 2-6 ASUS M2N68-AM SE These values are not user-configurable. Setting to the device occurs one ...time. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) M [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA...