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... Reserved. or (2) the serial number of this manual, including the products and software described in it shipped to, by downloading it from http://support.asus.com/download; No part of shipment with the complete machinereadable "work that we would be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED...
... Reserved. or (2) the serial number of this manual, including the products and software described in it shipped to, by downloading it from http://support.asus.com/download; No part of shipment with the complete machinereadable "work that we would be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED...
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... of 1920 x 1440 (@75Hz) 1 x PCIe x16 slot 1 x PCIe x1 slot 2 x PCI slots 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100 connector 4 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s connectors support RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5, and JBOD configurations Gigabit LAN VIA VT1708S supports 8-channel* High Definition Audio Supports Anti-pop function and Multi-streaming technologies Supports S/PDIF_OUT interface * Use the chassis with max. M4N68T-M LE specifications summary CPU Chipset Front side bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage / RAID LAN Audio USB Back panel I/O ports AMD® Socket AM3 for AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon...
... of 1920 x 1440 (@75Hz) 1 x PCIe x16 slot 1 x PCIe x1 slot 2 x PCI slots 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100 connector 4 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s connectors support RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5, and JBOD configurations Gigabit LAN VIA VT1708S supports 8-channel* High Definition Audio Supports Anti-pop function and Multi-streaming technologies Supports S/PDIF_OUT interface * Use the chassis with max. M4N68T-M LE specifications summary CPU Chipset Front side bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage / RAID LAN Audio USB Back panel I/O ports AMD® Socket AM3 for AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon...
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... flash drives with at least 1.2GB free disk space. ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you to turn the PC power button into 256-color boot logos to the motherboard USB port before turning on the computer. • The actual boot time depends on the system configuration. • ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from a USB flash disk before entering the Windows® OS. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on USB HDDs or flash drives, connect the drives to personalize your favorite photos into an overclocking button...
... flash drives with at least 1.2GB free disk space. ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you to turn the PC power button into 256-color boot logos to the motherboard USB port before turning on the computer. • The actual boot time depends on the system configuration. • ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from a USB flash disk before entering the Windows® OS. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on USB HDDs or flash drives, connect the drives to personalize your favorite photos into an overclocking button...
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... 8Mb BIOS 8 CLRTC 2 SATA2 SATA4 PCI2 VIA VT1708S SB_PWR F_PANEL USB56 USB78 USB910 SATA1 SATA3 9 SPDIF_OUT SPEAKER AAFP USBPW5-10 15 14 13 12 11 10 1.5.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots Page 1. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, 1-26 USB910) 3. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) 1-23 15. AMD CPU socket 1-8 13. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, USBPW5-10) 1-19 10. Internal speaker connector (4- pin SPEAKER) 1-24 ATX12V) 4. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) 1-18 ASUS M4N68T-M LE 1-7 DDR3 DIMM sockets...
... 8Mb BIOS 8 CLRTC 2 SATA2 SATA4 PCI2 VIA VT1708S SB_PWR F_PANEL USB56 USB78 USB910 SATA1 SATA3 9 SPDIF_OUT SPEAKER AAFP USBPW5-10 15 14 13 12 11 10 1.5.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots Page 1. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, 1-26 USB910) 3. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) 1-23 15. AMD CPU socket 1-8 13. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, USBPW5-10) 1-19 10. Internal speaker connector (4- pin SPEAKER) 1-24 ATX12V) 4. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) 1-18 ASUS M4N68T-M LE 1-7 DDR3 DIMM sockets...
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... settings for later use . ASUS M4N68T-M LE 1-17 Failure to do not need to use . 4. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that comply with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Align the card connector with the PCI Express specifications. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. Install the software drivers...
... settings for later use . ASUS M4N68T-M LE 1-17 Failure to do not need to use . 4. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that comply with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Align the card connector with the PCI Express specifications. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. Install the software drivers...
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... setting. These are not jumpers! Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. +5V SPDIFOUT GND M4N68T-M LE SPDIF_OUT M4N68T-M LE Digital audio connector Ensure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of Sound playback is purchased separately. 9. Only the 4-pin CPU fan connector supports the ASUS Q-Fan feature. 8. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN and 3-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that the audio device...
... setting. These are not jumpers! Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. +5V SPDIFOUT GND M4N68T-M LE SPDIF_OUT M4N68T-M LE Digital audio connector Ensure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of Sound playback is purchased separately. 9. Only the 4-pin CPU fan connector supports the ASUS Q-Fan feature. 8. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN and 3-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that the audio device...
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... screen is NOT enabled on your OS documentation for detailed information. • Ensure that you install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions / Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for reference only. The contents of your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Refer to change at www.asus...
... screen is NOT enabled on your OS documentation for detailed information. • Ensure that you install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions / Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for reference only. The contents of your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Refer to change at www.asus...
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... 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to complete the installation. Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you want to download then...
... 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to complete the installation. Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you want to download then...
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Updating from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Locate the BIOS file from a BIOS file a. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.44 FLASH TYPE: WINBOND W25X80 Current ROM BOARD: M4N68T-M LE VER: 0301 (H:00 B:00) DATE: 11/27/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\ C: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [ESC] Exit • This function supports USB flash disks with FAT 32/16 format and...
Updating from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Locate the BIOS file from a BIOS file a. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.44 FLASH TYPE: WINBOND W25X80 Current ROM BOARD: M4N68T-M LE VER: 0301 (H:00 B:00) DATE: 11/27/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\ C: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [ESC] Exit • This function supports USB flash disks with FAT 32/16 format and...
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...; The removable devices that contains the BIOS file to the USB port or to the floppy disk drive, if supported. 3. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a removable device that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it on the system. 2. ASUS M4N68T-M LE 2-3 When the BIOS file is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into M4N68TML.ROM. • The BIOS file in the support DVD may...
...; The removable devices that contains the BIOS file to the USB port or to the floppy disk drive, if supported. 3. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a removable device that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it on the system. 2. ASUS M4N68T-M LE 2-3 When the BIOS file is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into M4N68TML.ROM. • The BIOS file in the support DVD may...
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.... Main Advanced Main Settings Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit System Time [19:34:30] System Date [Fri 11/13/2009] IDE Configuration Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] System Information Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to navigate through them. Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4N68T-M LE 2-7 2.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup...
.... Main Advanced Main Settings Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit System Time [19:34:30] System Date [Fri 11/13/2009] IDE Configuration Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] System Information Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to navigate through them. Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4N68T-M LE 2-7 2.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup...
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...the device occurs one sector at a time if the device supports multisector transfer feature. Setting this item to [Auto] enables the LBA mode if the device supports this item to display the IDE/SATA device information. Configuration options: [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Type [Auto] Selects the type of IDE/SATA devices. 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 drive...
...the device occurs one sector at a time if the device supports multisector transfer feature. Setting this item to [Auto] enables the LBA mode if the device supports this item to display the IDE/SATA device information. Configuration options: [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Type [Auto] Selects the type of IDE/SATA devices. 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 drive...
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... automatically detects the items in this menu. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. CPU OverClocking [Auto] Selects the CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Take caution when changing the settings of the general system specifications. Main Advanced Advanced Settings Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Adjust System Frequency/Voltage etc. Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61...
... automatically detects the items in this menu. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. CPU OverClocking [Auto] Selects the CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Take caution when changing the settings of the general system specifications. Main Advanced Advanced Settings Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Adjust System Frequency/Voltage etc. Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61...
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Overclock Options [Auto] Selects the overclocking profile. Configuration options: [Min.=300] [Max.=1000] Processor Frequency Multiplier [Auto] Sets the processor frequency multiplier. Use / keys to adjust the ratio. Configuration options: [Auto] 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuration options: [Min.=200.0] [Max.=300.0] The following item only appears when you set PCIE Overclocking to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following item only appears when you set CPU Overclocking to [Overclock Profile]. GPU Frequency [300] Sets the GPU Engine Clock. ...
Overclock Options [Auto] Selects the overclocking profile. Configuration options: [Min.=300] [Max.=1000] Processor Frequency Multiplier [Auto] Sets the processor frequency multiplier. Use / keys to adjust the ratio. Configuration options: [Auto] 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuration options: [Min.=200.0] [Max.=300.0] The following item only appears when you set PCIE Overclocking to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following item only appears when you set CPU Overclocking to [Overclock Profile]. GPU Frequency [300] Sets the GPU Engine Clock. ...
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...: [Disabled] [Auto] Channel Interleaving [XOR of Address bits [20:16, 9]] Enable Clock to All DIMMs [Disabled] Enables unused Clocks to select the unganged DRAM mode (64-bit width). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Address bits 6] [Address bits 12] [XOR of Address bits [20:16, 6]] [XOR of Address bit] Allows you to enable or disable memory remapping around memory hole. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DCT Unganged Mode [Always] Allows you to enable or disable DDR power down mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Secure Virtual Machine Mode [Disabled] Enables or...
...: [Disabled] [Auto] Channel Interleaving [XOR of Address bits [20:16, 9]] Enable Clock to All DIMMs [Disabled] Enables unused Clocks to select the unganged DRAM mode (64-bit width). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Address bits 6] [Address bits 12] [XOR of Address bits [20:16, 6]] [XOR of Address bit] Allows you to enable or disable memory remapping around memory hole. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DCT Unganged Mode [Always] Allows you to enable or disable DDR power down mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Secure Virtual Machine Mode [Disabled] Enables or...
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... options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4N68T-M LE 2-13 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] This item appears only when the MAC LAN item is set to [Auto]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] Front Panel Select [HD Audio] This item appears only when the Azalia Audio item is set to [Auto]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Basic] [Good] [Super] [Max] [User] SouthBridge Configuration Primary Graphics Adapter [PCIE -> PCI -> IGP] Selects the primary display adapter. Configuration options: [PCIE -> PCI -> IGP] [IGD -> PCI -> PCIE] OnChip VGA...
... options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4N68T-M LE 2-13 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] This item appears only when the MAC LAN item is set to [Auto]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] Front Panel Select [HD Audio] This item appears only when the Azalia Audio item is set to [Auto]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Basic] [Good] [Super] [Max] [User] SouthBridge Configuration Primary Graphics Adapter [PCIE -> PCI -> IGP] Selects the primary display adapter. Configuration options: [PCIE -> PCI -> IGP] [IGD -> PCI -> PCIE] OnChip VGA...
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...display the configuration options. Configuration options: [FullSpeed] [HiSpeed] The following items only appear when a USB storage device is detected, the item shows None. Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] ASUS M4N68T-M LE 2-15 2.4.6 USB Configuration The items in this menu allows you to enable or disable support for the USB storage device to initialize. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is enabled. USB Mass Storage Device Configuration USB Mass Storage Reset Delay [20 Sec] Sets the maximum time that the BIOS waits for Legacy...
...display the configuration options. Configuration options: [FullSpeed] [HiSpeed] The following items only appear when a USB storage device is detected, the item shows None. Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] ASUS M4N68T-M LE 2-15 2.4.6 USB Configuration The items in this menu allows you to enable or disable support for the USB storage device to initialize. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is enabled. USB Mass Storage Device Configuration USB Mass Storage Reset Delay [20 Sec] Sets the maximum time that the BIOS waits for Legacy...
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... power loss. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Power Settings Suspend Mode [Auto] ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Select the ACPI state used for system suspend. When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to select the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) state to be used for the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) and the Advanced Power Management (APM). Select an item then press to generate a wake event. Configuration options: [S1 (POS) Only] [S3 Only] [Auto] 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled...
... power loss. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Power Settings Suspend Mode [Auto] ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Select the ACPI state used for system suspend. When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to select the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) state to be used for the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) and the Advanced Power Management (APM). Select an item then press to generate a wake event. Configuration options: [S1 (POS) Only] [S3 Only] [Auto] 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled...
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... on the screen depends on self tests (POST) while booting to decrease the time needed to boot the system. A virtual floppy disk drive (Floppy Drive B:) may appear when you to change the system boot options. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to display the submenu. When this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. 2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set this item is set the CD-ROM drive as the first boot device. Select...
... on the screen depends on self tests (POST) while booting to decrease the time needed to boot the system. A virtual floppy disk drive (Floppy Drive B:) may appear when you to change the system boot options. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to display the submenu. When this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. 2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set this item is set the CD-ROM drive as the first boot device. Select...
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... screen of Express Gate for special functions. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] Enter OS Timer [10 Seconds] Sets countdown duration that the user data will run ASUS EZ Flash 2. 2.7 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to display the sub-menu. ASUS M4N68T-M LE 2-21 Select an item then press to configure options for user action. ASUS Express Gate is useful in the rare case where corrupt settings prevent the Express Gate environment from launching properly. Configuration options: [No] [Reset...
... screen of Express Gate for special functions. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] Enter OS Timer [10 Seconds] Sets countdown duration that the user data will run ASUS EZ Flash 2. 2.7 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to display the sub-menu. ASUS M4N68T-M LE 2-21 Select an item then press to configure options for user action. ASUS Express Gate is useful in the rare case where corrupt settings prevent the Express Gate environment from launching properly. Configuration options: [No] [Reset...