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Contents 1.11 Software support 1-27 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-27 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-27 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 2-3 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-4 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-5 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-5 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-5 2.2.4 Menu items 2-6 2.2.5 Submenu items 2-6 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-6 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-6 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-6 2.2.9 General help 2-6 2.3 Main menu 2-7 2.3.1 System Time...
Contents 1.11 Software support 1-27 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-27 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-27 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 2-3 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-4 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-5 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-5 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-5 2.2.4 Menu items 2-6 2.2.5 Submenu items 2-6 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-6 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-6 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-6 2.2.9 General help 2-6 2.3 Main menu 2-7 2.3.1 System Time...
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... power supply is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the BIOS parameters are connected. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service ...contact your local power company. • If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to or from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Safety ...
... power supply is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the BIOS parameters are connected. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service ...contact your local power company. • If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to or from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Safety ...
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.... 10 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at the mid-board, 4 ports at the mid-board - M4N68T V2 Series specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS unique features AMD® Socket AM3 for AMD® Phenom™ II x6 / Phenom™ II ...® VT1708S 8-channel* High Definition Audio CODEC - Supports S/PDIF Out interface at the back panel) Core Unlocker ASUS EPU-4 Engine ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS Q-Fan ASUS AI NET 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 (continued on the next page) ix We recommend a maximum of 3GB system memory if you install a...
.... 10 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at the mid-board, 4 ports at the mid-board - M4N68T V2 Series specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS unique features AMD® Socket AM3 for AMD® Phenom™ II x6 / Phenom™ II ...® VT1708S 8-channel* High Definition Audio CODEC - Supports S/PDIF Out interface at the back panel) Core Unlocker ASUS EPU-4 Engine ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS Q-Fan ASUS AI NET 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 (continued on the next page) ix We recommend a maximum of 3GB system memory if you install a...
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...4-pin ATX 12V power connector 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI v2.0a, SM BIOS v2.5 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12... at 1MHz increment - PCIe frequency tuning from 200MHz to change without notice. M4N68T V2 Series specifications summary ASUS overclocking features Other features (M4N68T V2 only) Rear panel ports Internal connectors BIOS features Accessories Support DVD Form factor Intelligent overclocking tools: -
...4-pin ATX 12V power connector 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI v2.0a, SM BIOS v2.5 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12... at 1MHz increment - PCIe frequency tuning from 200MHz to change without notice. M4N68T V2 Series specifications summary ASUS overclocking features Other features (M4N68T V2 only) Rear panel ports Internal connectors BIOS features Accessories Support DVD Form factor Intelligent overclocking tools: -
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... into 256-color boot logos to activate the Core Unlocker function. ASUS M4N68T V2 Series 1-3 with just pressing a key. ASUS AI NET2 ASUS AI NET2 remotely detects the cable connection immediately after you to update the BIOS from a USB flash disk before entering the OS. Press during ...the current system loadings and adjusts the power consumption in real time. ASUS MyLogo2™ Turn your system. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a unique power saving technology that contains the BIOS file. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to turn on the system and any ...
... into 256-color boot logos to activate the Core Unlocker function. ASUS M4N68T V2 Series 1-3 with just pressing a key. ASUS AI NET2 ASUS AI NET2 remotely detects the cable connection immediately after you to update the BIOS from a USB flash disk before entering the OS. Press during ...the current system loadings and adjusts the power consumption in real time. ASUS MyLogo2™ Turn your system. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a unique power saving technology that contains the BIOS file. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to turn on the system and any ...
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...the power cord from the wall socket before removing or plugging in soft-off mode. This is in line with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to indicate that came with a standby power LED that lights up ...handling components, use of the onboard LED. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. C.P.R. The illustration below shows the location of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). M4N68T V2 Series SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off M4N68T V2 Series Onboard LED 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction Failure to do so may cause ...
...the power cord from the wall socket before removing or plugging in soft-off mode. This is in line with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to indicate that came with a standby power LED that lights up ...handling components, use of the onboard LED. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. C.P.R. The illustration below shows the location of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). M4N68T V2 Series SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off M4N68T V2 Series Onboard LED 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction Failure to do so may cause ...
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...is already installed in a chassis). 3. See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.8.3 PCI slots .... 1. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you intend to install expansion cards. Before installing...
...is already installed in a chassis). 3. See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.8.3 PCI slots .... 1. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you intend to install expansion cards. Before installing...
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...cord and turn ON the computer. 4. 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. ASUS M4N68T V2 Series 1-17 For system failure due to reenter data. You can automatically reset parameter... do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to pins 1-2. 3. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. 1.9 Jumpers 1. Move...
...cord and turn ON the computer. 4. 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. ASUS M4N68T V2 Series 1-17 For system failure due to reenter data. You can automatically reset parameter... do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to pins 1-2. 3. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. 1.9 Jumpers 1. Move...
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... power mode) using the connected USB devices. KBPWR 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) M4N68T V2 Series M4N68T V2 Series Keyboard power setting 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction USBPW1-4 12 23 M4N68T V2 Series +5V +5VSB (Default) USBPW5-10 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) M4N68T V2 Series USB device wake-up the compurer from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM...
... power mode) using the connected USB devices. KBPWR 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) M4N68T V2 Series M4N68T V2 Series Keyboard power setting 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction USBPW1-4 12 23 M4N68T V2 Series +5V +5VSB (Default) USBPW5-10 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) M4N68T V2 Series USB device wake-up the compurer from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM...
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...is for a PS/2 keyboard. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. Serial port. GND PRESENCE# SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC M4N68T V2 Series AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L... HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition M4N68T V2 Series Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard....this connector, set the Front Panel Select item in the BIOS to USB 2.0 devices. 9.
...is for a PS/2 keyboard. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. Serial port. GND PRESENCE# SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC M4N68T V2 Series AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L... HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition M4N68T V2 Series Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard....this connector, set the Front Panel Select item in the BIOS to USB 2.0 devices. 9.
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... versions before using Serial ATA. • If you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, or RAID 0+1 set the nVidia RAID Function item in the BIOS to the RAID/AHCI Supplementary Guide included in the folder named Manual in the support DVD. If you install Serial ATA hard disk drives, you... XP limitation, Windows® XP may not recognize some USB floppy disk drives. • For more details on RAID/AHCI, refer to [Enabled]. ASUS M4N68T V2 Series 1-23 See 2.3.3 IDE Configuration for Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. The Serial ATA 3Gb/s is faster than the standard ...
... versions before using Serial ATA. • If you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, or RAID 0+1 set the nVidia RAID Function item in the BIOS to the RAID/AHCI Supplementary Guide included in the folder named Manual in the support DVD. If you install Serial ATA hard disk drives, you... XP limitation, Windows® XP may not recognize some USB floppy disk drives. • For more details on RAID/AHCI, refer to [Enabled]. ASUS M4N68T V2 Series 1-23 See 2.3.3 IDE Configuration for Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. The Serial ATA 3Gb/s is faster than the standard ...
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..., select the BIOS version that you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 3. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to complete the installation. ASUS M4N68T V2 Series 2-1 c. The...
..., select the BIOS version that you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 3. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to complete the installation. ASUS M4N68T V2 Series 2-1 c. The...
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.... Locate the BIOS file from a BIOS file a. Before you to update the BIOS without using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from a file, then click Next. To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2: 1. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.44 FLASH TYPE: EON 25P/F80 Current ROM BOARD: M4N68T V2 VER: 0301 ...Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to avail all its features. When the correct BIOS file is found . Select Update BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Press to the USB port, then launch EZ Flash 2 in either of updating itself through the Internet....
.... Locate the BIOS file from a BIOS file a. Before you to update the BIOS without using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from a file, then click Next. To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2: 1. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.44 FLASH TYPE: EON 25P/F80 Current ROM BOARD: M4N68T V2 VER: 0301 ...Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to avail all its features. When the correct BIOS file is found . Select Update BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Press to the USB port, then launch EZ Flash 2 in either of updating itself through the Internet....
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... prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the BIOS file. • Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the USB flash drive into M4N68TV2.ROM (for M4N68T V2) or M468LEV2.ROM (for M4N68T LE V2). • Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Turn off the...
... prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the BIOS file. • Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the USB flash drive into M4N68TV2.ROM (for M4N68T V2) or M468LEV2.ROM (for M4N68T LE V2). • Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Turn off the...
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... and stability. Do this chapter are for reference only. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to your data or system. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to guide you in this option... the ++ keys to force reset from the operating system. • The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply to most conditions to turn the system off then back on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). ...
... and stability. Do this chapter are for reference only. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to your data or system. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to guide you in this option... the ++ keys to force reset from the operating system. • The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply to most conditions to turn the system off then back on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). ...
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... Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc. 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields Main Advanced M4N68T V2 BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Main Settings System Time [19:34:30] System Date [Fri 11/13/2009] IDE Configuration... for that particular menu. Some of a menu screen are the navigation keys for special functions Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings. ASUS M4N68T V2 Series 2-5 Use [+] or [-] to another.
... Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc. 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields Main Advanced M4N68T V2 BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Main Settings System Time [19:34:30] System Date [Fri 11/13/2009] IDE Configuration... for that particular menu. Some of a menu screen are the navigation keys for special functions Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings. ASUS M4N68T V2 Series 2-5 Use [+] or [-] to another.
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configurable, you can change the value of the selected item. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information To change the value of a menu screen when there are items that do not fit on the screen. Pop-up window with the configuration..., selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the screen. You cannot select an item that the item has a submenu. Main Advanced M4N68T V2 BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor [Auto] [Disabled] [EDniOsapabtbilloendesd] Enabled Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [...
configurable, you can change the value of the selected item. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information To change the value of a menu screen when there are items that do not fit on the screen. Pop-up window with the configuration..., selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the screen. You cannot select an item that the item has a submenu. Main Advanced M4N68T V2 BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor [Auto] [Disabled] [EDniOsapabtbilloendesd] Enabled Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [...
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.... Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Serial-ATA Devices [SATA1,2,3,4] Enables or disables the SATA port. Main Advanced Main Settings M4N68T V2 BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit System Time [19:34:30] System Date [Fri 11/13/2009] IDE Configuration Primary IDE Master... then press to navigate through them. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4N68T V2 Series 2-7 Onboard IDE Controller [Enabled] Enables or disables the onboard IDE port. 2.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you to configure your...
.... Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Serial-ATA Devices [SATA1,2,3,4] Enables or disables the SATA port. Main Advanced Main Settings M4N68T V2 BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit System Time [19:34:30] System Date [Fri 11/13/2009] IDE Configuration Primary IDE Master... then press to navigate through them. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4N68T V2 Series 2-7 Onboard IDE Controller [Enabled] Enables or disables the onboard IDE port. 2.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you to configure your...
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...not previously formatted with LBA mode disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.3.4 Primary IDE Master/Slave, SATA 1/2/3/4 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE/SATA devices. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive...configurable. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra ...
...not previously formatted with LBA mode disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.3.4 Primary IDE Master/Slave, SATA 1/2/3/4 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE/SATA devices. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive...configurable. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra ...
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...System Information This menu gives you to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. AMIBIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Main Advanced Advanced Settings Power M4N68T V2 BIOS Setup Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Version 0301... CPU specification. Take caution when changing the settings of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. Configuration options: [Manual] [Auto] [Standard] [Overclock Profile] ASUS M4N68T V2 Series 2-9
...System Information This menu gives you to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. AMIBIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Main Advanced Advanced Settings Power M4N68T V2 BIOS Setup Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Version 0301... CPU specification. Take caution when changing the settings of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. Configuration options: [Manual] [Auto] [Standard] [Overclock Profile] ASUS M4N68T V2 Series 2-9