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All rights reserved. done Write to file...... 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. ok A:\> 當 BIOS DOS 31 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 .....
All rights reserved. done Write to file...... 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. ok A:\> 當 BIOS DOS 31 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 .....
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... AMI Firmware Update Utility - Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... done Advance Check ...... WARNING!! done Writing flash ...... 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!! Version...
... AMI Firmware Update Utility - Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... done Advance Check ...... WARNING!! done Writing flash ...... 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!! Version...
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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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...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. All Rights Reserved For C51PV-MCP51-M2A-VM HDMI-00 DATE:04/13/...2006 Flash Type - 7 BIOS N BIOS 8 BIOS BIOS AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Flashing Complete Press ...
...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. All Rights Reserved For C51PV-MCP51-M2A-VM HDMI-00 DATE:04/13/...2006 Flash Type - 7 BIOS N BIOS 8 BIOS BIOS AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Flashing Complete Press ...
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... Software support 1-28 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-28 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-28 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS Update utility 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-3 2.1.4 AFUDOS utility 2-4 2.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-5 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-7 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-7 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-8 2.2.4 Menu items 2-8 2.2.5 Submenu items 2-8 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-8 2.2.7 Pop-up window...
... Software support 1-28 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-28 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-28 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS Update utility 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-3 2.1.4 AFUDOS utility 2-4 2.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-5 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-7 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-7 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-8 2.2.4 Menu items 2-8 2.2.5 Submenu items 2-8 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-8 2.2.7 Pop-up window...
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... that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are not sure about the voltage of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service...
... that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are not sure about the voltage of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service...
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...M2N68-AM specifications summary LAN BIOS features Manageability ASUS Special Features Rear panel ports Internal connectors Support DVD contents Accessories Form factor RTL8211CL PHY Gigabit LAN 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5 WfM2.0, DMI2.0, WOR by Ring, PME Wake Up, PXE WO_USB, WO_KB/MS ASUS Q-Fan ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS... USB 2.0 ports 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x System panel connector Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Live Update utility Anti-virus software (OEM version) 1 x Serial ATA cable...
...M2N68-AM specifications summary LAN BIOS features Manageability ASUS Special Features Rear panel ports Internal connectors Support DVD contents Accessories Form factor RTL8211CL PHY Gigabit LAN 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5 WfM2.0, DMI2.0, WOR by Ring, PME Wake Up, PXE WO_USB, WO_KB/MS ASUS Q-Fan ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS... USB 2.0 ports 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x System panel connector Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Live Update utility Anti-virus software (OEM version) 1 x Serial ATA cable...
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...eliminates the need to restore a corrupted BIOS file using an OS-based utility. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) The BIOS C.P.R. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that ...256-color boot logos to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-3 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS Q-Fan technology ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts CPU fan speeds...
...eliminates the need to restore a corrupted BIOS file using an OS-based utility. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) The BIOS C.P.R. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that ...256-color boot logos to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-3 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS Q-Fan technology ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts CPU fan speeds...
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...ASUS M2N68-AM PCIe x16/PCIe x1/PCI slot 7. DDR2 DIMM slots 6. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 1-18 14. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 2. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) 1-21 10. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 8. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 4. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, 2, 3, 4) 1-22 12. 1.5.3 Motherboard... Super I/O CPU_FAN PCIEX16 M2N68-AM PCIEX1_1 Lithium Cell CMOS Power PCI1 Nvidia® MCP68 Family ALC 662 AAFP CD SPDIF_OUT 11 10 15 PCI2 FLOPPY 16 SB_PWR 8 USB56 SPEAKER 8Mb BIOS CLRTC 2 3 7 ...
...ASUS M2N68-AM PCIe x16/PCIe x1/PCI slot 7. DDR2 DIMM slots 6. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 1-18 14. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 2. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) 1-21 10. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 8. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 4. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, 2, 3, 4) 1-22 12. 1.5.3 Motherboard... Super I/O CPU_FAN PCIEX16 M2N68-AM PCIEX1_1 Lithium Cell CMOS Power PCI1 Nvidia® MCP68 Family ALC 662 AAFP CD SPDIF_OUT 11 10 15 PCI2 FLOPPY 16 SB_PWR 8 USB56 SPEAKER 8Mb BIOS CLRTC 2 3 7 ...
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Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. Install the software drivers for later use . Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the ...card is already installed in a chassis). 3. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Secure the card to install expansion cards. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 ...
Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. Install the software drivers for later use . Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the ...card is already installed in a chassis). 3. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Secure the card to install expansion cards. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 ...
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... Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to default values. 1-18 ASUS M2N68-AM Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows... you to pins 1-2. 3. M2N68-AM CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) M2N68-AM Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Keep the...
... Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to default values. 1-18 ASUS M2N68-AM Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows... you to pins 1-2. 3. M2N68-AM CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) M2N68-AM Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Keep the...
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...disk drives. Serial ATA hard disk drive connection Connector SATA1/2 SATA3/4 Color Red Red Setting Master Slave Use Boot disk Data disk 1-22 ASUS M2N68-AM If you install Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to [RAID Mode]. SATA1 SATA2 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND ...MB/s (Ultra DMA133). For detailed instructions on how to configure RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, and JBOD, refer to the RAID manual in the BIOS to create a Serial ATA RAID set using Serial ATA. • If you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, and JBOD configuration ...
...disk drives. Serial ATA hard disk drive connection Connector SATA1/2 SATA3/4 Color Red Red Setting Master Slave Use Boot disk Data disk 1-22 ASUS M2N68-AM If you install Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to [RAID Mode]. SATA1 SATA2 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND ...MB/s (Ultra DMA133). For detailed instructions on how to configure RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, and JBOD, refer to the RAID manual in the BIOS to create a Serial ATA RAID set using Serial ATA. • If you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, and JBOD configuration ...
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...out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT1 L M2N68-AM AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition M2N68-AM Analog front panel connector We recommend that you to get the motherboard high-definition audio capability. pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for ...to this item to [AC97]. Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that the Front Panel Select item in the BIOS is set this connector to hear system beeps and warnings. If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this ...
...out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT1 L M2N68-AM AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition M2N68-AM Analog front panel connector We recommend that you to get the motherboard high-definition audio capability. pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for ...to this item to [AC97]. Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that the Front Panel Select item in the BIOS is set this connector to hear system beeps and warnings. If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this ...
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The IDE LED lights up when you turn on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while ... drive activity LED (2-pin +IDE_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power button. Ground Reset HD_LED RESET M2N68-AM System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is read from or written... to the HDD. • Power/Soft-off the system power. PWR LED PWR BTN PLED+ PLEDPWR GND M2N68-AM F_PANEL PIN 1 IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted ...
The IDE LED lights up when you turn on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while ... drive activity LED (2-pin +IDE_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power button. Ground Reset HD_LED RESET M2N68-AM System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is read from or written... to the HDD. • Power/Soft-off the system power. PWR LED PWR BTN PLED+ PLEDPWR GND M2N68-AM F_PANEL PIN 1 IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted ...
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...Start > My Computer. c. From the Windows® desktop, click > Computer. b. d. Follow the instructions based on your BIOS Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a floppy disk or a USB flash disk in case you need to display the Format 3 1/2 Floppy dialog ...into the floppy disk drive. 2. ASUS M2N68-AM 2-1 d. Right-click Floppy Disk Drive then click Format to restore the BIOS in the future. Windows® XP environment a. Windows® Vista environment a. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 Creating...
...Start > My Computer. c. From the Windows® desktop, click > Computer. b. d. Follow the instructions based on your BIOS Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a floppy disk or a USB flash disk in case you need to display the Format 3 1/2 Floppy dialog ...into the floppy disk drive. 2. ASUS M2N68-AM 2-1 d. Right-click Floppy Disk Drive then click Format to restore the BIOS in the future. Windows® XP environment a. Windows® Vista environment a. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 Creating...
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... menu appears. 2. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you want to complete the updating process. 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1.2 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. Place the support DVD into the optical...
... menu appears. 2. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you want to complete the updating process. 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1.2 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. Place the support DVD into the optical...
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... BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [ESC] Exit [Up/Down/Home/End] Move b. Enter the BIOS setup program. ASUS M2N68-AM 2-3 Press + during POST to the USB port, then launch EZ Flash 2 in either of these two ways: a. Go to the Tools menu to...
... BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [ESC] Exit [Up/Down/Home/End] Move b. Enter the BIOS setup program. ASUS M2N68-AM 2-3 Press + during POST to the USB port, then launch EZ Flash 2 in either of these two ways: a. Go to the Tools menu to...
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...the DOS prompt, key in afudos /i[filename] where [filename] is not write-protected and has enough space to key in the exact BIOS filename at www.asus.com. • We recommend that you prepare two floppy disks: the bootable floppy disk and the floppy disk containing the AFUDOS utility ... . 2.1.4 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you to the DOS prompt after the BIOS updating process is completed. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk. Reboot the system from the ASUS website at the DOS prompt later. 3. You will need to save both the AFUDOS...
...the DOS prompt, key in afudos /i[filename] where [filename] is not write-protected and has enough space to key in the exact BIOS filename at www.asus.com. • We recommend that you prepare two floppy disks: the bootable floppy disk and the floppy disk containing the AFUDOS utility ... . 2.1.4 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you to the DOS prompt after the BIOS updating process is completed. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk. Reboot the system from the ASUS website at the DOS prompt later. 3. You will need to save both the AFUDOS...
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... disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using the motherboard support DVD, a floppy disk, or a USB flash disk that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. ASUS M2N68-AM 2-5 Checking for floppy... Completed. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Insert the floppy...
... disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using the motherboard support DVD, a floppy disk, or a USB flash disk that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. ASUS M2N68-AM 2-5 Checking for floppy... Completed. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Insert the floppy...
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... a programmable Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) chip that you can update using the navigation keys. • The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for this motherboard. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS setup If you can cause damage to force reset from the operating system. Using the power button, reset button, or the ++ keys... feature or change the configuration of your data or system. This section explains how to configure your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for most conditions to enter the Setup utility.
... a programmable Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) chip that you can update using the navigation keys. • The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for this motherboard. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS setup If you can cause damage to force reset from the operating system. Using the power button, reset button, or the ++ keys... feature or change the configuration of your data or system. This section explains how to configure your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for most conditions to enter the Setup utility.