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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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...About this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the BIOS parameters are connected. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power company....power cable from the electric outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the motherboard and the new technology it by yourself. If you need when installing and configuring the ...
...About this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the BIOS parameters are connected. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power company....power cable from the electric outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the motherboard and the new technology it by yourself. If you need when installing and configuring the ...
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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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... the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that detects the current system loadings and adjusts the power consumption in real time. ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a unique power saving technology that contains the BIOS file. Enjoy an instant performance boost by power surges from a USB flash disk before entering the OS...
... the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that detects the current system loadings and adjusts the power consumption in real time. ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a unique power saving technology that contains the BIOS file. Enjoy an instant performance boost by power surges from a USB flash disk before entering the OS...
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... back up to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to overclocking failure. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to their... default settings. eliminates the need to 100 meters at 1 meter accuracy. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). C.P.R. ASUS AI NET2 ASUS AI NET2 remotely detects the cable connection immediately after you turn on the environment. 1-4 ...
... back up to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to overclocking failure. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to their... default settings. eliminates the need to 100 meters at 1 meter accuracy. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). C.P.R. ASUS AI NET2 ASUS AI NET2 remotely detects the cable connection immediately after you turn on the environment. 1-4 ...
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... VGA LPT 7 USBPW1-4 USB34 24.4cm(9.6in) 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 AAFP USBPW5-10 15 14 13... (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-21 8. pin SPEAKER) 1-24 ATX12V) 4. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 1-25 5. DDR3 DIMM sockets 1-11 14. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) 1-18 ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-7
... VGA LPT 7 USBPW1-4 USB34 24.4cm(9.6in) 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 AAFP USBPW5-10 15 14 13... (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-21 8. pin SPEAKER) 1-24 ATX12V) 4. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 1-25 5. DDR3 DIMM sockets 1-11 14. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) 1-18 ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-7
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...up 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 Corsair... we recommend that you want to the memory address limitation on the next page 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction M4N68T-M Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1800(O.C.)MHz capability Vendor Part No. Size SS/DS Brand Chip NO.
...up 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 Corsair... we recommend that you want to the memory address limitation on the next page 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction M4N68T-M Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1800(O.C.)MHz capability Vendor Part No. Size SS/DS Brand Chip NO.
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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 Crucial CT12864BA1067.8FF 1024MB SS Crucial CT12872BA1067.9FF 1024MB SS Crucial CT25664BA1067.16FF 2048MB... 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 Crucial CT12864BA1067.8FF 1024MB SS Crucial CT12872BA1067.9FF 1024MB SS Crucial CT25664BA1067.16FF 2048MB... 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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...the slot that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-17 Failure to do not need to use . 4. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is... card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an...
...the slot that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-17 Failure to do not need to use . 4. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is... card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an...
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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. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall ... to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. CLRTC 12 23 M4N68T-M V2 Normal (Default) Clear RTC M4N68T-M Series Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to overclocking. 1.9 Jumpers...
...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. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall ... to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. CLRTC 12 23 M4N68T-M V2 Normal (Default) Clear RTC M4N68T-M Series Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to overclocking. 1.9 Jumpers...
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... 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) M4N68T-M V2 M4N68T-M Series Keyboard Power Setting ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-19 2. USBPW1-4 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) M4N68T-M V2 USBPW5-10 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) M4N68T-M Series USB Device Wake Up 3. Set these jumpers to +5V to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in the BIOS. This feature requires an ATX...
... 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) M4N68T-M V2 M4N68T-M Series Keyboard Power Setting ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-19 2. USBPW1-4 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) M4N68T-M V2 USBPW5-10 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) M4N68T-M Series USB Device Wake Up 3. Set these jumpers to +5V to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in the BIOS. This feature requires an ATX...
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... Analog front panel connector • We recommend that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-21 This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or other serial devices. 11. 7. PS/2 Keyboard port (purple). See section 2.4.3 Chipset for details.... panel audio I/O 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. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. This 9-pin COM1 port is for pointing devices or other VGA-...
... Analog front panel connector • We recommend that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-21 This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or other serial devices. 11. 7. PS/2 Keyboard port (purple). See section 2.4.3 Chipset for details.... panel audio I/O 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. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. This 9-pin COM1 port is for pointing devices or other VGA-...
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...® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to complete the installation. ASUS M4N68T-M Series 2-1 Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. From the dropdown list, select either through the Internet. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 3. Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the original motherboard...
...® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to complete the installation. ASUS M4N68T-M Series 2-1 Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. From the dropdown list, select either through the Internet. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 3. Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the original motherboard...
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... 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) DATE: xx/07/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\ C: Note [Enter] Select...• DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to enable it. 2. Select Update BIOS from the Open window, then click Open. 3. 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. Go...
... 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) DATE: xx/07/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\ C: Note [Enter] Select...• DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to enable it. 2. Select Update BIOS from the Open window, then click Open. 3. 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. Go...
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.... Turn on again. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. ASUS M4N68T-M Series 2-3 You can cause system boot failure! For motherboards without a floppy connector, prepare a USB flash disk before using this utility. Refer to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Download the...
.... Turn on again. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. ASUS M4N68T-M Series 2-3 You can cause system boot failure! For motherboards without a floppy connector, prepare a USB flash disk before using this utility. Refer to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Download the...
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... navigation keys and brief online help to guide you do not press , POST continues with its parameters. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for reference only. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. Using the power button, reset...
... navigation keys and brief online help to guide you do not press , POST continues with its parameters. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for reference only. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. Using the power button, reset...
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... Boot For changing the system boot configuration Tools For configuring options for that particular menu. 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... keys for special functions Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings. Use the navigation keys to another. ASUS M4N68T-M Series 2-5 Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American ...
... Boot For changing the system boot configuration Tools For configuring options for that particular menu. 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... keys for special functions Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings. Use the navigation keys to another. ASUS M4N68T-M Series 2-5 Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American ...
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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 A scroll ...) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 2.2.5 Submenu items A solid triangle before each item on the right side of the selected item. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information Select Screen Select Item +- Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American...
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 A scroll ...) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 2.2.5 Submenu items A solid triangle before each item on the right side of the selected item. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information Select Screen Select Item +- Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American...
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Refer to section 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen for information on the menu screen items and how to configure system Time. Select Screen Select Item +- Onboard IDE Controller [Enabled] Enables or ... Function [Disabled] Enables or disables the nVidia RAID function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4N68T-M Series 2-7 2.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you to select a field. Main Advanced Main Settings M4N68T-M-V2 BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit System Time [22:03:55] System Date [Mon...
Refer to section 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen for information on the menu screen items and how to configure system Time. Select Screen Select Item +- Onboard IDE Controller [Enabled] Enables or ... Function [Disabled] Enables or disables the nVidia RAID function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4N68T-M Series 2-7 2.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you to select a field. Main Advanced Main Settings M4N68T-M-V2 BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit System Time [22:03:55] System Date [Mon...