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All rights reserved. Reading flash ..... 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. done Write to file......
All rights reserved. Reading flash ..... 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. done Write to file......
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... AMI Firmware Update Utility - done Advance Check ...... WARNING!! done Verifying flash .... done Advance Check ...... 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. done Writing flash ...... WARNING!! done Please restart your...
... AMI Firmware Update Utility - done Advance Check ...... WARNING!! done Verifying flash .... done Advance Check ...... 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. done Writing flash ...... WARNING!! done Please restart your...
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... Message: Do You Want To Save Bios (Y/N) 33 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...
... Message: Do You Want To Save Bios (Y/N) 33 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...
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...DATE:04/13/2006 Flash Type - PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Continue Write OK F1 Reset No Update Write Fail 34 BIOS PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Flashing Complete Press to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Programming ... - 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.
...DATE:04/13/2006 Flash Type - PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Continue Write OK F1 Reset No Update Write Fail 34 BIOS PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Flashing Complete Press to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Programming ... - 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.
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Contents 1.11 Software support 1-24 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-24 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-24 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 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-5 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-5 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-6 2.2.4 Menu items 2-6 2.2.5 Submenu items 2-6 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-6 2.2.7 General help 2-6 2.2.8 Pop-up window 2-6 2.2.9 Scroll bar 2-6 2.3 Main...
Contents 1.11 Software support 1-24 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-24 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-24 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 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-5 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-5 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-6 2.2.4 Menu items 2-6 2.2.5 Submenu items 2-6 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-6 2.2.7 General help 2-6 2.2.8 Pop-up window 2-6 2.2.9 Scroll bar 2-6 2.3 Main...
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...and temperature extremes. Detailed descriptions 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. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. ... guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the BIOS parameters are using, contact your local power company. • If the power supply is set to the correct voltage in any...
...and temperature extremes. Detailed descriptions 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. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. ... guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the BIOS parameters are using, contact your local power company. • If the power supply is set to the correct voltage in any...
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M2N68 PLUS specifications summary Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS Accessories Form Factor Support DVD 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port 1 x PS/2 Mouse port 1 x LAN (RJ45) port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 6-channel Audio ports 1 x LPT port 1 x COM port 3 x USB...Speaker connector 1 x S/PDIF Out connector 1 x CPU Fan connector 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x system panel connector 8Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, ACPI2.0a, SM BIOS2.5 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable 1x I/O Shield User manual ATX form factor: 12'' x 8'' (30....
M2N68 PLUS specifications summary Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS Accessories Form Factor Support DVD 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port 1 x PS/2 Mouse port 1 x LAN (RJ45) port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 6-channel Audio ports 1 x LPT port 1 x COM port 3 x USB...Speaker connector 1 x S/PDIF Out connector 1 x CPU Fan connector 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x system panel connector 8Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, ACPI2.0a, SM BIOS2.5 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable 1x I/O Shield User manual ATX form factor: 12'' x 8'' (30....
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... speeds according to system loading to 100 meters at 1 meter accuracy. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a utility that contains the BIOS file. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-3 Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to restore...
... speeds according to system loading to 100 meters at 1 meter accuracy. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a utility that contains the BIOS file. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-3 Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to restore...
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1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1 2 20.3cm(8.0in) KBMS ATX12V COM LPT CPU Socket DDR2-1066 DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) EATXPWR 30.5cm(12.0in) 4PHASE POWER 5000HRS VRM USB34 LAN1_USB12 CPU_FAN AUDIO PCIEX1_1 M2N68 PLUS 1000M LAN Realtek PCIEX16 3 8211CL SATA RAID Lithium Cell 4 PCIEX1_2 CMOS Power PCI1 SB_PWR NVIDIA® MCP68 SE Super I/O SATA4 PCI2 SATA3 5 SATA2 ALC 662 AAFP PCI3 CD SPDIF_OUT PCI4 8Mb BIOS SATA1 6 CLRTC PRI_IDE SPEAKER 7 USB56 USB78 USB910 F_PANEL 8 14 13 12 11 10 9 1-6 ASUS M2N68 PLUS
1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1 2 20.3cm(8.0in) KBMS ATX12V COM LPT CPU Socket DDR2-1066 DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) EATXPWR 30.5cm(12.0in) 4PHASE POWER 5000HRS VRM USB34 LAN1_USB12 CPU_FAN AUDIO PCIEX1_1 M2N68 PLUS 1000M LAN Realtek PCIEX16 3 8211CL SATA RAID Lithium Cell 4 PCIEX1_2 CMOS Power PCI1 SB_PWR NVIDIA® MCP68 SE Super I/O SATA4 PCI2 SATA3 5 SATA2 ALC 662 AAFP PCI3 CD SPDIF_OUT PCI4 8Mb BIOS SATA1 6 CLRTC PRI_IDE SPEAKER 7 USB56 USB78 USB910 F_PANEL 8 14 13 12 11 10 9 1-6 ASUS M2N68 PLUS
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Align the card connector with the PCI Express specifications. 1-14 ASUS M2N68 PLUS See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. Keep the screw for the card. 2. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card... damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that came with the screw you intend to install expansion cards. When using PCI cards on the system...
Align the card connector with the PCI Express specifications. 1-14 ASUS M2N68 PLUS See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. Keep the screw for the card. 2. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card... damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that came with the screw you intend to install expansion cards. When using PCI cards on the system...
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To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-15 For system failure due to pins 2-3. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. You can automatically reset parameter ... the CMOS RTC RAM data. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to reenter data. 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.
To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-15 For system failure due to pins 2-3. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. You can automatically reset parameter ... the CMOS RTC RAM data. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to reenter data. 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.
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... install Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the nVidia RAID Function item in the BIOS to [Enabled]. Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using Serial ATA. • For detailed instructions on how to configure RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID...
... install Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the nVidia RAID Function item in the BIOS to [Enabled]. Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using Serial ATA. • For detailed instructions on how to configure RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID...
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... USB 2.0 module is set the Front Panel Select item in the BIOS to this connector is purchased separately. 6. Connect the USB module cable to any of the front panel audio I /O module that supports up to [HD Audio]. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB 78, USB910) These connectors are for details. 1-20 ASUS M2N68 PLUS
... USB 2.0 module is set the Front Panel Select item in the BIOS to this connector is purchased separately. 6. Connect the USB module cable to any of the front panel audio I /O module that supports up to [HD Audio]. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB 78, USB910) These connectors are for details. 1-20 ASUS M2N68 PLUS
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.... • Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for system reboot without turning off the system power. PWR LED PWR BTN PLED+ PLEDPWR GND M2N68 PLUS F_PANEL PIN 1 IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to the HDD. • Power/Soft-off button (2-pin PWRBTN) This 2-pin connector is... the chassis-mounted reset button for the system power button. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-23 The IDE LED lights up when you turn on the BIOS settings. 10. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.
.... • Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for system reboot without turning off the system power. PWR LED PWR BTN PLED+ PLEDPWR GND M2N68 PLUS F_PANEL PIN 1 IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to the HDD. • Power/Soft-off button (2-pin PWRBTN) This 2-pin connector is... the chassis-mounted reset button for the system power button. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-23 The IDE LED lights up when you turn on the BIOS settings. 10. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.
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...package. Place the support DVD in the support DVD that you to restore the BIOS in the future. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate to complete the installation. c. The Drivers menu appears. ...all Windows® applications before you to download then click Next. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you wish to avoid network traffic, or click...
...package. Place the support DVD in the support DVD that you to restore the BIOS in the future. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate to complete the installation. c. The Drivers menu appears. ...all Windows® applications before you to download then click Next. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you wish to avoid network traffic, or click...
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...2. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to use an OS‑based utility. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 ASUS M2N68 PLUS When the correct BIOS file is found . 2. com. Press to avail all... its features. Always update the utility to switch between drives until the correct BIOS file is capable of updating itself through the Internet. Select ...
...2. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to use an OS‑based utility. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 ASUS M2N68 PLUS When the correct BIOS file is found . 2. com. Press to avail all... its features. Always update the utility to switch between drives until the correct BIOS file is capable of updating itself through the Internet. Select ...
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...The utility automatically checks the CD-ROM first. CD-ROM found , the utility reads the BIOS file and starts erasing the corrupted BIOS file. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is found, the utility then checks the optical drive and the USB flash disk. ... DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Otherwise, the utility will not function. Turn on the system. 2. Doing so can support ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-3 Bad BIOS checksum. Start erasing... 4. The utility displays the following message and...
...The utility automatically checks the CD-ROM first. CD-ROM found , the utility reads the BIOS file and starts erasing the corrupted BIOS file. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is found, the utility then checks the optical drive and the USB flash disk. ... DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Otherwise, the utility will not function. Turn on the system. 2. Doing so can support ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-3 Bad BIOS checksum. Start erasing... 4. The utility displays the following message and...
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...section "2.1 Managing and updating your system using the navigation keys. • The default BIOS settings for most conditions to run this motherboard. 2-4 ASUS M2N68 PLUS This requires you to configure your BIOS." The Setup program is designed to make it lets you scroll through the various submenus... and make your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to "Run Setup." Select the...
...section "2.1 Managing and updating your system using the navigation keys. • The default BIOS settings for most conditions to run this motherboard. 2-4 ASUS M2N68 PLUS This requires you to configure your BIOS." The Setup program is designed to make it lets you scroll through the various submenus... and make your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to "Run Setup." Select the...
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... at www.asus.com to select a field. Power For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration. To select an item on the menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. • The BIOS setup screens shown in this ...on top of the screen has the following main items: Main For changing the basic system configuration. 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit System Time 19:34:30] System Date [Wed 02/04/2009] Storage...
... at www.asus.com to select a field. Power For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration. To select an item on the menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. • The BIOS setup screens shown in this ...on top of the screen has the following main items: Main For changing the basic system configuration. 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit System Time 19:34:30] System Date [Wed 02/04/2009] Storage...
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... the screen. To change the value of options. Use [+] or [-] to display a list of the field opposite the item. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor [Auto] [Disabled] [EDniOsapabtbilloendesd] Enabled Use... Time. 2.2.9 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of the selected item. 2.2.8 Pop-up window Scroll bar 2-6 ASUS M2N68 PLUS Use the navigation keys to select a field. Some of a menu screen are items that do not fit on the screen. To display...
... the screen. To change the value of options. Use [+] or [-] to display a list of the field opposite the item. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor [Auto] [Disabled] [EDniOsapabtbilloendesd] Enabled Use... Time. 2.2.9 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of the selected item. 2.2.8 Pop-up window Scroll bar 2-6 ASUS M2N68 PLUS Use the navigation keys to select a field. Some of a menu screen are items that do not fit on the screen. To display...