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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 2-7 2.3.2 System Date...
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 2-7 2.3.2 System Date...
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... Manual Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in x 8.2 in (30.5 cm x 20.8 cm) * Specifications are subject to 150MHz at 1MHz increment - Turbo Key SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - M4N68T V2 Series specifications summary ASUS overclocking features Other features (M4N68T V2 only) Rear panel ports Internal connectors BIOS features Accessories Support...
... Manual Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in x 8.2 in (30.5 cm x 20.8 cm) * Specifications are subject to 150MHz at 1MHz increment - Turbo Key SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - M4N68T V2 Series specifications summary ASUS overclocking features Other features (M4N68T V2 only) Rear panel ports Internal connectors BIOS features Accessories Support...
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...ensure a quiet, cool, and efficient operation. ASUS M4N68T V2 Series 1-3 ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to turn on the system and any faulty cable connections are reported back up to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or a USB... performing complicated BIOS changes. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features Core Unlocker ASUS Core Unlocker simplifies the activation of a latent AMD® CPU- with just pressing a key. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you turn the PC power button into 256-color boot logos to update the BIOS from a ...
...ensure a quiet, cool, and efficient operation. ASUS M4N68T V2 Series 1-3 ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to turn on the system and any faulty cable connections are reported back up to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or a USB... performing complicated BIOS changes. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features Core Unlocker ASUS Core Unlocker simplifies the activation of a latent AMD® CPU- with just pressing a key. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you turn the PC power button into 256-color boot logos to update the BIOS from a ...
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... Next. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you 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 the future. ASUS M4N68T V2 Series 2-1 Follow the onscreen instructions...
... Next. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you 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 the future. ASUS M4N68T V2 Series 2-1 Follow the onscreen instructions...
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.... 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 reboots the system when done. 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.44 FLASH TYPE: EON 25P/F80 Current ROM BOARD: M4N68T V2 VER...
.... 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 reboots the system when done. 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.44 FLASH TYPE: EON 25P/F80 Current ROM BOARD: M4N68T V2 VER...
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....ROM (for M4N68T V2) or M468LEV2.ROM (for M4N68T LE V2). • Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. ASUS M4N68T V2 Series 2-3 When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an...
....ROM (for M4N68T V2) or M468LEV2.ROM (for M4N68T LE V2). • Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. ASUS M4N68T V2 Series 2-3 When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an...
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... Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. Do this option only if you failed to ensure system ... ensure optimum performance. See section 2.8 Exit Menu. • The BIOS setup screens in using the first two options. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard apply to most conditions to force reset from the...
... Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. Do this option only if you failed to ensure system ... ensure optimum performance. See section 2.8 Exit Menu. • The BIOS setup screens in using the first two options. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard apply to most conditions to force reset from the...
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...] Enables the ASUS Core Unlocker to enable the channel memory interleaving. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Enables or disables Microcode Updation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Channel Interleaving [XOR of Address bit] Allows you to set CPU Core Activation to disable this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects...
...] Enables the ASUS Core Unlocker to enable the channel memory interleaving. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Enables or disables Microcode Updation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Channel Interleaving [XOR of Address bit] Allows you to set CPU Core Activation to disable this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects...
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... for special functions. Select an item then press to clear the user password. Profile AI NET2 M4N68T V2 BIOS Setup Boot Tools Exit Version 0301 Press ENTER to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. To change the user password. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] ... . 2. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] 2.7 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to run the utility to select and update BIOS. Main Advanced Power ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS O.C. When set your choice. Change User Password Select this item to set a User Password: 1. This utility supports: 1.FAT 12/16...
... for special functions. Select an item then press to clear the user password. Profile AI NET2 M4N68T V2 BIOS Setup Boot Tools Exit Version 0301 Press ENTER to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. To change the user password. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] ... . 2. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] 2.7 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to run the utility to select and update BIOS. Main Advanced Power ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS O.C. When set your choice. Change User Password Select this item to set a User Password: 1. This utility supports: 1.FAT 12/16...
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...you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the Save to save and load CMOS. Start O.C. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4N68T V2 Series 2-21 Press to run the utility to sub-item. Load CMOS Profiles Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from the... same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the CMO file can support devices...
...you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the Save to save and load CMOS. Start O.C. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4N68T V2 Series 2-21 Press to run the utility to sub-item. Load CMOS Profiles Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from the... same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the CMO file can support devices...