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Contents 1.11 Software support 1-28 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-28 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-28 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS utility 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...
Contents 1.11 Software support 1-28 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-28 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-28 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS utility 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...
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... guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the BIOS parameters are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using , contact your retailer. Detailed descriptions of the motherboard and the new... qualified service technician or your local power company. • If the power supply is set to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. If possible, disconnect all power cables are also provided. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding ...
... guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the BIOS parameters are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using , contact your retailer. Detailed descriptions of the motherboard and the new... qualified service technician or your local power company. • If the power supply is set to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. If possible, disconnect all power cables are also provided. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding ...
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... 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...
... 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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... power supply (PSU). ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-3 The actual overclocking result depends on the system configuration. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you to personalize your favorite photos into 256-color boot logos to turn the PC power button into an overclocking button. ASUS MyLogo2™ Turn your system. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a unique...
... power supply (PSU). ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-3 The actual overclocking result depends on the system configuration. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you to personalize your favorite photos into 256-color boot logos to turn the PC power button into an overclocking button. ASUS MyLogo2™ Turn your system. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a unique...
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... hangs due to 100 meters at 1 meter accuracy. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). ASUS AI NET2 ASUS AI NET2 remotely detects the cable connection immediately after you turn... on the system and any faulty cable connections are reported back up to overclocking failure. C.P.R. This is in line with the European Union's Restriction on the environment. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS...
... hangs due to 100 meters at 1 meter accuracy. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). ASUS AI NET2 ASUS AI NET2 remotely detects the cable connection immediately after you turn... on the system and any faulty cable connections are reported back up to overclocking failure. C.P.R. This is in line with the European Union's Restriction on the environment. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS...
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...(4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-27 7. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-21 8. Internal speaker connector (4- Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) 1-18 ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-7 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin 1-22 11. pin SPEAKER) 1-24 ATX12V) 4. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin ...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...
...(4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-27 7. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-21 8. Internal speaker connector (4- Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) 1-18 ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-7 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin 1-22 11. pin SPEAKER) 1-24 ATX12V) 4. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin ...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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...Kit of 2) SS Corsair CM3X2G1800C8D 2048MB DS Transcend TX1800KLU-2GK 1024MB SS N/A Heat-Sink Package N/A Heat-Sink Package N/A Heat-Sink Package Timing DIMM (BIOS) Voltage DIMM Support A* B* • • • • • DDR3-1600(O.C.)MHz capability Vendor A-Data Corsair Corsair Corsair Corsair Corsair ... the lower-sized channel for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. M4N68T-M Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1800(O.C.)MHz capability Vendor Part No. Size SS/DS Brand Chip NO. Timing DIMM...
...Kit of 2) SS Corsair CM3X2G1800C8D 2048MB DS Transcend TX1800KLU-2GK 1024MB SS N/A Heat-Sink Package N/A Heat-Sink Package N/A Heat-Sink Package Timing DIMM (BIOS) Voltage DIMM Support A* B* • • • • • DDR3-1600(O.C.)MHz capability Vendor A-Data Corsair Corsair Corsair Corsair Corsair ... the lower-sized channel for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. M4N68T-M Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1800(O.C.)MHz capability Vendor Part No. Size SS/DS Brand Chip NO. Timing DIMM...
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...-HCH9(ECC) 1024MB SS N/A Heat-Sink Package 1024MB SS N/A SEC 813HCH9 K4B1G0846D 1024MB SS N/A K4B1G0846D(ECC) 2048MB DS Micron 9GF27D9KPT 2048MB DS N/A SEC816HCH9K4B1G0846D Timing DIMM (BIOS) Voltage DIMM Support A* B* • •• 7-7-7-18 1.5~1.6V • • 9-9-9-24 1.5~1.6V • • •• • 8-8-8-21 1.5-1.6V • • 7-7-7-18 1.5~1.6V • •...
...-HCH9(ECC) 1024MB SS N/A Heat-Sink Package 1024MB SS N/A SEC 813HCH9 K4B1G0846D 1024MB SS N/A K4B1G0846D(ECC) 2048MB DS Micron 9GF27D9KPT 2048MB DS N/A SEC816HCH9K4B1G0846D Timing DIMM (BIOS) Voltage DIMM Support A* B* • •• 7-7-7-18 1.5~1.6V • • 9-9-9-24 1.5~1.6V • • •• • 8-8-8-21 1.5-1.6V • • 7-7-7-18 1.5~1.6V • •...
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Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-15 DDR3-1066MHz capability Vendor Part No. Crucial CT12864BA1067.8FF 1024MB SS Crucial CT12872BA1067.9FF... Micron 9HF22D9KPT(ECC) Micron 8LD22D9JNL Micron 9HF22D9KPT Micron 9GF22D9KPT(ECC) N/A Heat-Sink Package Samsung SEC 901 HCF8 K4B1G0846E Samsung 846 K4B2G0846B-HCF8 Timing DIMM Voltage (BIOS) 7 7 7 7 7 1.5V 7 1.5V 7 7 7 7 7-7-7-16 1.75V DIMM Support A* B* • • • • • • • • • • • • • •...
Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-15 DDR3-1066MHz capability Vendor Part No. Crucial CT12864BA1067.8FF 1024MB SS Crucial CT12872BA1067.9FF... Micron 9HF22D9KPT(ECC) Micron 8LD22D9JNL Micron 9HF22D9KPT Micron 9GF22D9KPT(ECC) N/A Heat-Sink Package Samsung SEC 901 HCF8 K4B1G0846E Samsung 846 K4B2G0846B-HCF8 Timing DIMM Voltage (BIOS) 7 7 7 7 7 1.5V 7 1.5V 7 7 7 7 7-7-7-16 1.75V DIMM Support A* B* • • • • • • • • • • • • • •...
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... on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. Turn on the slot. 5. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that comply with the slot and press firmly until the card...on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Keep the screw for the expansion card. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Install the software drivers for later use . ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-17
... on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. Turn on the slot. 5. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that comply with the slot and press firmly until the card...on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Keep the screw for the expansion card. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Install the software drivers for later use . ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-17
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...do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to default values. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction CLRTC 12 23 M4N68T-M V2 Normal (Default) Clear RTC M4N68T-M Series Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 ...CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. For system failure due to overclocking. 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. The onboard button cell ...
...do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to default values. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction CLRTC 12 23 M4N68T-M V2 Normal (Default) Clear RTC M4N68T-M Series Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 ...CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. For system failure due to overclocking. 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. The onboard button cell ...
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... USB Device Wake Up 3. KBPWR 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) M4N68T-M V2 M4N68T-M Series Keyboard Power Setting ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-19 2. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can wake up the computer from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running ... power mode). USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, USBPW5-10) Set these jumpers to +5VSB to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in the BIOS. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you can supply at least 1A on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar).
... USB Device Wake Up 3. KBPWR 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) M4N68T-M V2 M4N68T-M Series Keyboard Power Setting ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-19 2. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can wake up the computer from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running ... power mode). USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, USBPW5-10) Set these jumpers to +5VSB to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in the BIOS. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you can supply at least 1A on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar).
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... module that you want to connect a high definition front 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 purchased separately. Connect one end of the motherboard high-definition ... devices. 10. PS/2 Keyboard port (purple). USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. This 15-pin port is for a PS/2 keyboard. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-21 This 9-pin COM1 port is for details. • The front panel audio I /O module cable to [HD Audio]. These two 4-pin Universal ...
... module that you want to connect a high definition front 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 purchased separately. Connect one end of the motherboard high-definition ... devices. 10. PS/2 Keyboard port (purple). USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. This 15-pin port is for a PS/2 keyboard. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-21 This 9-pin COM1 port is for details. • The front panel audio I /O module cable to [HD Audio]. These two 4-pin Universal ...
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... DVD into the optical drive. Quit all its features. ASUS M4N68T-M Series 2-1 The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 3. Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to avail all Windows® applications before you update...
... DVD into the optical drive. Quit all its features. ASUS M4N68T-M Series 2-1 The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 3. Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to avail all Windows® applications before you update...
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...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. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from a file, then click Next. EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS updating process and automatically reboots the ...window, then click Open. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. 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) DATE: xx/07/2010 Update ROM...
...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. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from a file, then click Next. EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS updating process and automatically reboots the ...window, then click Open. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. 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) DATE: xx/07/2010 Update ROM...
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... the support DVD to section 2.8 Exit menu for the BIOS file. The utility automatically checks the devices for details. ASUS M4N68T-M Series 2-3 Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • The removable devices that contains the BIOS file to the USB port or to ensure system...
... the support DVD to section 2.8 Exit menu for the BIOS file. The utility automatically checks the devices for details. ASUS M4N68T-M Series 2-3 Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • The removable devices that contains the BIOS file to the USB port or to ensure system...
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...on your data or system. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for reference only. We ...recommend that you see on . 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its ...
...on your data or system. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for reference only. We ...recommend that you see on . 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its ...
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ASUS M4N68T-M Series 2-5 Select Screen Select Item +- Use the navigation keys to select a field. To select an item on the menu bar, press the right or left ... a menu screen are the navigation keys for special functions Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings. 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 01/07/2002] IDE Configuration...
ASUS M4N68T-M Series 2-5 Select Screen Select Item +- Use the navigation keys to select a field. To select an item on the menu bar, press the right or left ... a menu screen are the navigation keys for special functions Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings. 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 01/07/2002] IDE Configuration...
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... or / keys to RSDT pointer list. 2.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of the selected item. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information To display the submenu, select the item and press . 2.2.6 Configuration fields These fields show the values for that menu. Hardware Monitor [Auto... Submenu items A solid triangle before each item on the screen. 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 display a list ...
... or / keys to RSDT pointer list. 2.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of the selected item. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information To display the submenu, select the item and press . 2.2.6 Configuration fields These fields show the values for that menu. Hardware Monitor [Auto... Submenu items A solid triangle before each item on the screen. 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 display a list ...
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... IDE Controller [Enabled] Enables or disables the onboard IDE port. Use [+] or [-] to display the submenu. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4N68T-M Series 2-7 Select an item then press to configure system Time. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Serial-ATA Devices [SATA1,2,3,4] Configuration options: [...the nVidia RAID function. 2.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you to navigate through them. Main Advanced Main Settings M4N68T-M-V2 BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit System Time [22:03:55]...
... IDE Controller [Enabled] Enables or disables the onboard IDE port. Use [+] or [-] to display the submenu. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4N68T-M Series 2-7 Select an item then press to configure system Time. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Serial-ATA Devices [SATA1,2,3,4] Configuration options: [...the nVidia RAID function. 2.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you to navigate through them. Main Advanced Main Settings M4N68T-M-V2 BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit System Time [22:03:55]...