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... connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector BIOS ASUS special features ASUS overclocking features 8Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, ACPI2.0a, SM BIOS 2.5 ASUS EPU-4 Engine ASUS Core Unlocker ASUS Anti-Surge Protection 100% All high quality conductive polymer capacitors (on M4N68T-M V2 only) ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Q-Fan ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS AI NET 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 ASUS Turbo Key SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection...
... connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector BIOS ASUS special features ASUS overclocking features 8Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, ACPI2.0a, SM BIOS 2.5 ASUS EPU-4 Engine ASUS Core Unlocker ASUS Anti-Surge Protection 100% All high quality conductive polymer capacitors (on M4N68T-M V2 only) ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Q-Fan ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS AI NET 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 ASUS Turbo Key SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection...
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... 9. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, 1-26 USB910) 3. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-27 7. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) 1-18 ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-7 CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN and 3-pin CHA_FAN) 1-27 12. 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1 23 4 5 6 20.8cm(8.2in) ...6in) LAN1_USB12 Super I/O CPU_FAN EATXPWR Lithium Cell 3 AUDIO CMOS Power CHA_FAN RTL 8211CL -VB PCIEX16 M4N68T-M V2 PCIEX1_1 PCI1 NVIDIA® MCP68 SE 8Mb BIOS 8 CLRTC 2 SATA2 SATA4 PCI2 VIA VT1708S SB_PWR F_PANEL USB56 USB78 USB910 SATA1 SATA3 9 SPDIF_OUT SPEAKER ...
... 9. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, 1-26 USB910) 3. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-27 7. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) 1-18 ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-7 CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN and 3-pin CHA_FAN) 1-27 12. 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1 23 4 5 6 20.8cm(8.2in) ...6in) LAN1_USB12 Super I/O CPU_FAN EATXPWR Lithium Cell 3 AUDIO CMOS Power CHA_FAN RTL 8211CL -VB PCIEX16 M4N68T-M V2 PCIEX1_1 PCI1 NVIDIA® MCP68 SE 8Mb BIOS 8 CLRTC 2 SATA2 SATA4 PCI2 VIA VT1708S SB_PWR F_PANEL USB56 USB78 USB910 SATA1 SATA3 9 SPDIF_OUT SPEAKER ...
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...the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. 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. Except when clearing the RTC RAM... the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. You can automatically reset parameter settings to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. CLRTC 12 23 M4N68T-M V2 Normal (Default) Clear RTC M4N68T-M Series Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps...
...the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. 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. Except when clearing the RTC RAM... the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. You can automatically reset parameter settings to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. CLRTC 12 23 M4N68T-M V2 Normal (Default) Clear RTC M4N68T-M Series Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps...
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... or disable the keyboard wake-up the computer from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in the BIOS. KBPWR 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) M4N68T-M V2 M4N68T-M Series Keyboard Power Setting ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-19 Set these jumpers to +5V to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in reduced power mode). Keyboard...
... or disable the keyboard wake-up the computer from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in the BIOS. KBPWR 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) M4N68T-M V2 M4N68T-M Series Keyboard Power Setting ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-19 Set these jumpers to +5V to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in reduced power mode). Keyboard...
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... panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Select item in the BIOS to this connector to avail of the front panel audio I /O module is for a PS/2 keyboard. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-21 USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. This 15-pin port is purchased...PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L M4N68T-M V2 HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition M4N68T-M Series Analog front panel connector • We recommend that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio ...
... panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Select item in the BIOS to this connector to avail of the front panel audio I /O module is for a PS/2 keyboard. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-21 USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. This 15-pin port is purchased...PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L M4N68T-M V2 HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition M4N68T-M Series Analog front panel connector • We recommend that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio ...
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...• Press + during POST. • Enter the BIOS setup program. Before you to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. Select Update BIOS from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Press ... failure! 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information Updating from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. To update the BIOS 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-M-V2 VER: 0303 (H:00 B:01...
...• Press + during POST. • Enter the BIOS setup program. Before you to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. Select Update BIOS from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Press ... failure! 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information Updating from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. To update the BIOS 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-M-V2 VER: 0303 (H:00 B:01...
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... management (APM) configuration Boot For changing the system boot configuration Tools For configuring options for that particular menu. ASUS M4N68T-M Series 2-5 Select Screen Select Item +- 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields Main Advanced M4N68T-M-V2 BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Main Settings System Time [22:03:55] System Date [Mon 01/07...
... management (APM) configuration Boot For changing the system boot configuration Tools For configuring options for that particular menu. ASUS M4N68T-M Series 2-5 Select Screen Select Item +- 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields Main Advanced M4N68T-M-V2 BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Main Settings System Time [22:03:55] System Date [Mon 01/07...
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..., selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the screen. To change the value of the selected item. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information Press the / arrow keys or / keys to display a list of options. A configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and is not user...a menu screen when there are items that the item has a submenu. Refer to 2.2.7 Pop-up window. 2.2.7 Pop-up window Main Advanced M4N68T-M-V2 UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit Select a menu item then press Suspend Mode ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC support to RSDT pointer list. 2.2.8 Scroll bar...
..., selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the screen. To change the value of the selected item. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information Press the / arrow keys or / keys to display a list of options. A configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and is not user...a menu screen when there are items that the item has a submenu. Refer to 2.2.7 Pop-up window. 2.2.7 Pop-up window Main Advanced M4N68T-M-V2 UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit Select a menu item then press Suspend Mode ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC support to RSDT pointer list. 2.2.8 Scroll bar...
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Select Screen Select Item +- 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 ...Refer to section 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen for information on the menu screen items and how to select a field. Onboard IDE Controller [Enabled] Enables or disables the onboard IDE port. Select an item then press to configure system Time. Use [+] or [-] to display the submenu. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4N68T-M Series 2-7 Configuration ...
Select Screen Select Item +- 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 ...Refer to section 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen for information on the menu screen items and how to select a field. Onboard IDE Controller [Enabled] Enables or disables the onboard IDE port. Select an item then press to configure system Time. Use [+] or [-] to display the submenu. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4N68T-M Series 2-7 Configuration ...
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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.... CPU type. Take caution when changing the settings of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. 2.3.5 System Information This menu gives you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Configuration options: [Manual] [Auto] [Standard] [Overclock Profile] ASUS M4N68T-M Series 2-9
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.... CPU type. Take caution when changing the settings of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. 2.3.5 System Information This menu gives you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Configuration options: [Manual] [Auto] [Standard] [Overclock Profile] ASUS M4N68T-M Series 2-9
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... [Disabled] When set to wake the system through a PCI Express/ PCI card. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS information When this parameter allows you to [Always Off], the system goes into off state after an AC power loss. 2.5 Power menu The...event. Select an item then press to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is set to display the configuration options. 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...
... [Disabled] When set to wake the system through a PCI Express/ PCI card. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS information When this parameter allows you to [Always Off], the system goes into off state after an AC power loss. 2.5 Power menu The...event. Select an item then press to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is set to display the configuration options. 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...
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...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 Safe Mode, do any of devices installed in the system. A virtual floppy disk drive...Boot Device Priority 1st ~ xxth Boot Device These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. 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. ...
...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 Safe Mode, do any of devices installed in the system. A virtual floppy disk drive...Boot Device Priority 1st ~ xxth Boot Device These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. 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. ...
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.... Add Your CMOS Profile Allows you to run the utility to load. Press to display the sub-menu. Main Advanced M4N68T-M-V2 BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Version 0301 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS O.C. This utility supports: 1.FAT 12/16/32 (r/w) 2.NTFS (read only) 3.CD-DISC (read only) Select Screen Select Item...Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. In the Name sub-item, type your profile name and press , and then choose a profile number to save...
.... Add Your CMOS Profile Allows you to run the utility to load. Press to display the sub-menu. Main Advanced M4N68T-M-V2 BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Version 0301 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS O.C. This utility supports: 1.FAT 12/16/32 (r/w) 2.NTFS (read only) 3.CD-DISC (read only) Select Screen Select Item...Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. In the Name sub-item, type your profile name and press , and then choose a profile number to save...
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Profile Utility V1.44 Current CMOS BOARD: M4N68T-M-V2 VER: 0303 (H:00 B:00) DATE: 07/1209/2010 Restore CMOS BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\ C: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/... the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the CMO file can be loaded. 2.7.3 AI NET 2 Check Realtek Phy LAN cable [Disabled] Enables or disables checking of the Realtek LAN cable during the Power-On Self‑Test (POST). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4N68T-M Series...
Profile Utility V1.44 Current CMOS BOARD: M4N68T-M-V2 VER: 0303 (H:00 B:00) DATE: 07/1209/2010 Restore CMOS BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\ C: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/... the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the CMO file can be loaded. 2.7.3 AI NET 2 Check Realtek Phy LAN cable [Disabled] Enables or disables checking of the Realtek LAN cable during the Power-On Self‑Test (POST). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4N68T-M Series...