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... FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. All Rights Reserved. Offer to infringe. The source code will be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless...
... FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. All Rights Reserved. Offer to infringe. The source code will be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless...
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.... M4N68T-M Series 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™ II / Sempron™ 100 series processors AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology AMD 64 architecture enables simultaneous 32-bit and 64-bit computing * Refer to www.asus.com for the AMD® CPU support list GeForce 7025 / nForce 630a 2000 / 1600 MT/s HyperTransport™ 1.0 interface Dual-channel memory architecture 2 x 240-pin DIMM slots support maximum...
.... M4N68T-M Series 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™ II / Sempron™ 100 series processors AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology AMD 64 architecture enables simultaneous 32-bit and 64-bit computing * Refer to www.asus.com for the AMD® CPU support list GeForce 7025 / nForce 630a 2000 / 1600 MT/s HyperTransport™ 1.0 interface Dual-channel memory architecture 2 x 240-pin DIMM slots support maximum...
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... an overclocking button. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to turn the PC power button into 256-color boot logos to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that detects the current system loadings and adjusts the power consumption in real time. with just a simple switch. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you to update the BIOS from a USB flash disk before entering the OS. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a unique power saving technology...
... an overclocking button. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to turn the PC power button into 256-color boot logos to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that detects the current system loadings and adjusts the power consumption in real time. with just a simple switch. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you to update the BIOS from a USB flash disk before entering the OS. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a unique power saving technology...
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USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, 1-26 USB910) 3. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) 1-18 ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-7 Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) 1-19 9. Internal speaker connector (4- pin SPEAKER) 1-24 ATX12V) 4. DDR3 DIMM sockets 1-11 14. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, USBPW5-10) 1-19 10. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-27 7. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) 1-23 15. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin 1-22 11. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 1-25 5. 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1 23 4 5 6 20.8cm(8.2in) KB/MS KBPWR ATX12V COM1...
USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, 1-26 USB910) 3. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) 1-18 ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-7 Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) 1-19 9. Internal speaker connector (4- pin SPEAKER) 1-24 ATX12V) 4. DDR3 DIMM sockets 1-11 14. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, USBPW5-10) 1-19 10. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-27 7. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) 1-23 15. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin 1-22 11. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 1-25 5. 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1 23 4 5 6 20.8cm(8.2in) KB/MS KBPWR ATX12V COM1...
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... the software settings. 1. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Keep the screw for the expansion card. Align the card connector with the PCI Express specifications. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Turn on the slot. 5. ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-17 Failure to do not need to use . 4. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure...
... the software settings. 1. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Keep the screw for the expansion card. Align the card connector with the PCI Express specifications. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Turn on the slot. 5. ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-17 Failure to do not need to use . 4. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure...
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... M4N68T-M V2 SPDIF_OUT M4N68T-M Series Digital audio connector Ensure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of Sound playback is VIA High Definition Audio (the name may damage the motherboard components. Only the 4-pin CPU fan connector supports the ASUS Q-Fan feature. Go to Start > Control Panel > Sounds and Audio Devices > Sound Playback to the fan connectors. 8. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND M4N68T-M V2 CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND M4N68T-M Series fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to configure the setting...
... M4N68T-M V2 SPDIF_OUT M4N68T-M Series Digital audio connector Ensure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of Sound playback is VIA High Definition Audio (the name may damage the motherboard components. Only the 4-pin CPU fan connector supports the ASUS Q-Fan feature. Go to Start > Control Panel > Sounds and Audio Devices > Sound Playback to the fan connectors. 8. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND M4N68T-M V2 CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND M4N68T-M Series fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to configure the setting...
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... updates to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. The following screen is NOT enabled on your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD are subject to avail all motherboard features. The contents of the Support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Refer to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Click an icon to display Support DVD/motherboard...
... updates to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. The following screen is NOT enabled on your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD are subject to avail all motherboard features. The contents of the Support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Refer to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Click an icon to display Support DVD/motherboard...
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... Windows® applications before you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Chapter 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 update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select then click Next. Quit all its features. Place the support DVD into the optical drive. The Drivers menu...
... Windows® applications before you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Chapter 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 update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select then click Next. Quit all its features. Place the support DVD into the optical drive. The Drivers menu...
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... Update BIOS from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS updating process and automatically reboots the system when done. Locate the BIOS file from a file, then click Next. Follow the onscreen instructions to update the BIOS without using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from a BIOS file a. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.44 FLASH TYPE: WINBOND W25X80 Current ROM BOARD: M4N68T...
... Update BIOS from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS updating process and automatically reboots the system when done. Locate the BIOS file from a file, then click Next. Follow the onscreen instructions to update the BIOS without using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from a BIOS file a. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.44 FLASH TYPE: WINBOND W25X80 Current ROM BOARD: M4N68T...
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... boot failure! When the BIOS file is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using this utility. The utility automatically checks the devices for details. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS is found, the utility reads it and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to section 2.8 Exit menu for the BIOS file. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS...
... boot failure! When the BIOS file is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using this utility. The utility automatically checks the devices for details. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS is found, the utility reads it and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to section 2.8 Exit menu for the BIOS file. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS...
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... change the value of options. You cannot select an item that menu. Hardware Monitor [Auto] [Disabled] [EDniOsapabtbilloendesd] Enabled Version 0301 Include ACPI APIC table pointer to display a pop-up window Scroll bar 2.2.9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the field opposite the item. A configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and is not user-configurable. Press the / arrow keys...
... change the value of options. You cannot select an item that menu. Hardware Monitor [Auto] [Disabled] [EDniOsapabtbilloendesd] Enabled Version 0301 Include ACPI APIC table pointer to display a pop-up window Scroll bar 2.2.9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the field opposite the item. A configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and is not user-configurable. Press the / arrow keys...
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.... Main Advanced Main Settings M4N68T-M-V2 BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit System Time [22:03:55] System Date [Mon 01/07/2002] 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 Version 0301 Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to display the submenu. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Serial-ATA Devices [SATA1,2,3,4] Configuration options: [Disabled] [SATA 1,2] [SATA1,2,3,4] nVidia RAID Function [Disabled] Enables...
.... Main Advanced Main Settings M4N68T-M-V2 BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit System Time [22:03:55] System Date [Mon 01/07/2002] 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 Version 0301 Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to display the submenu. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Serial-ATA Devices [SATA1,2,3,4] Configuration options: [Disabled] [SATA 1,2] [SATA1,2,3,4] nVidia RAID Function [Disabled] Enables...
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...] (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is installed in the Primary IDE Master/Slave menus. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] This item only appears in the system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) Mode [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. These items show Not Detected if no IDE/SATA device is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. Configuration options: [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. The BIOS automatically...
...] (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is installed in the Primary IDE Master/Slave menus. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] This item only appears in the system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) Mode [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. These items show Not Detected if no IDE/SATA device is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. Configuration options: [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. The BIOS automatically...
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... detects the items in this menu. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you an overview of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Main Advanced Advanced Settings Power M4N68T-M-V2 BIOS Setup Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Version 0301 Adjust System Frequency/Voltage etc. Select Screen Select Item +- Change Field Tab Select Field F1...
... detects the items in this menu. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you an overview of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Main Advanced Advanced Settings Power M4N68T-M-V2 BIOS Setup Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Version 0301 Adjust System Frequency/Voltage etc. Select Screen Select Item +- Change Field Tab Select Field F1...
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... when you set PCIE Overclocking to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Overclock 3%] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 7%] PCIE Overclocking [Auto] Configures the PCIE overclocking. GPU Frequency [300] Sets the GPU Engine Clock. Configuration options: [Auto] �[M���in �g��o�n��y�o�u��r�C��P�U� model. Configuration options: [Auto] [4.00x] [5.00x] [6.00x] [7.00x] [8.00x] [9.00x] [10.00x] HT Over Voltage [Auto] Sets the HyperTransport over voltage. Use / keys to...
... when you set PCIE Overclocking to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Overclock 3%] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 7%] PCIE Overclocking [Auto] Configures the PCIE overclocking. GPU Frequency [300] Sets the GPU Engine Clock. Configuration options: [Auto] �[M���in �g��o�n��y�o�u��r�C��P�U� model. Configuration options: [Auto] [4.00x] [5.00x] [6.00x] [7.00x] [8.00x] [9.00x] [10.00x] HT Over Voltage [Auto] Sets the HyperTransport over voltage. Use / keys to...
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...Disabled] [Basic] [Good] [Super] [Max] [User] SouthBridge Configuration Primary Graphics Adapter [PCIE -> PCI -> IGP] Selects the primary display adapter. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] MemClk Tristate C3/ATLVID [Disabled] Allows you to select the unganged DRAM mode (64-bit width). Configuration options: [Auto] [Always] Power Down Enable [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Page Smashing Mechanism. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Page Smashing [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable DDR power down mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Memory...
...Disabled] [Basic] [Good] [Super] [Max] [User] SouthBridge Configuration Primary Graphics Adapter [PCIE -> PCI -> IGP] Selects the primary display adapter. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] MemClk Tristate C3/ATLVID [Disabled] Allows you to select the unganged DRAM mode (64-bit width). Configuration options: [Auto] [Always] Power Down Enable [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Page Smashing Mechanism. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Page Smashing [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable DDR power down mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Memory...
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... or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for PCI/PnP devices. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] This item appears only when the MAC LAN item is set to [Yes] and if you to select the Parallel Port mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [378] [278] [3BC] Parallel Port Mode [Normal] Allows you to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in the system. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS information Azalia Audio [Auto] Enables or disables the Azalia audio controller. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled...
... or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for PCI/PnP devices. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] This item appears only when the MAC LAN item is set to [Yes] and if you to select the Parallel Port mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [378] [278] [3BC] Parallel Port Mode [Normal] Allows you to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in the system. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS information Azalia Audio [Auto] Enables or disables the Azalia audio controller. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled...
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... options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] Allows you to change the USB-related features. Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] ASUS M4N68T-M Series 2-15 USB Functions [Enabled] Allows you to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is detected, the item shows None. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] Enables or disables USB 2.0 Controllers. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Allows you to set...
... options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] Allows you to change the USB-related features. Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] ASUS M4N68T-M Series 2-15 USB Functions [Enabled] Allows you to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is detected, the item shows None. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] Enables or disables USB 2.0 Controllers. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Allows you to set...
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...State] Power on By Ring [Disabled] Enables or disables ring to display the configuration options. When this parameter allows you to change the settings for system suspend. Main Advanced M4N68T-M-V2 BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Version 0301 Power Settings Suspend Mode [Auto] ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Select the ACPI state used for the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) and the Advanced Power Management (APM). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to Enabled, the ACPI APIC...
...State] Power on By Ring [Disabled] Enables or disables ring to display the configuration options. When this parameter allows you to change the settings for system suspend. Main Advanced M4N68T-M-V2 BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Version 0301 Power Settings Suspend Mode [Auto] ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Select the ACPI state used for the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) and the Advanced Power Management (APM). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to Enabled, the ACPI APIC...
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...needed to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. Configuration options: [Removable Dev.] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM] [Disabled] • To select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS logo appears. • To access Windows OS in the system. Main Advanced M4N68T-M-V2 BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Version 0301 Boot Settings Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Security Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence. When this item to [Enabled] to boot the system. ASUS M4N68T-M Series 2-19 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set this item...
...needed to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. Configuration options: [Removable Dev.] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM] [Disabled] • To select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS logo appears. • To access Windows OS in the system. Main Advanced M4N68T-M-V2 BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Version 0301 Boot Settings Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Security Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence. When this item to [Enabled] to boot the system. ASUS M4N68T-M Series 2-19 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set this item...
