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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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...before the signal cables are not damaged. Detailed descriptions of the electrical outlet you are not sure about the voltage of the BIOS parameters are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using an ...• Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to fix it , carefully read all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are connected. Operation safety...
...before the signal cables are not damaged. Detailed descriptions of the electrical outlet you are not sure about the voltage of the BIOS parameters are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using an ...• Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to fix it , carefully read all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are connected. Operation safety...
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M4N68T-M specifications summary Internal I /O shield 1 x User Manual Drivers ASUS Update ASUS PC Probe II Anti-Virus software (OEM version) Form factor MicroATX form factor: 9.6 in x 8.2 in (24.4 cm x 20.8 cm... 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...
M4N68T-M specifications summary Internal I /O shield 1 x User Manual Drivers ASUS Update ASUS PC Probe II Anti-Virus software (OEM version) Form factor MicroATX form factor: 9.6 in x 8.2 in (24.4 cm x 20.8 cm... 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...
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... expensive devices and the motherboard from a USB flash disk before entering the OS. ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-3 ASUS MyLogo2™ Turn your favorite photos into an overclocking button. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a unique power saving technology that allows you to update the BIOS from damage caused by simply unlocking the extra cores, without interrupting ongoing work...
... expensive devices and the motherboard from a USB flash disk before entering the OS. ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-3 ASUS MyLogo2™ Turn your favorite photos into an overclocking button. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a unique power saving technology that allows you to update the BIOS from damage caused by simply unlocking the extra cores, without interrupting ongoing work...
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ASUS AI NET2 ASUS AI NET2 remotely detects the cable connection immediately after you turn on the environment. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to their default settings. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the... the impact on the system and any faulty cable connections are reported back up to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. C.P.R. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the...
ASUS AI NET2 ASUS AI NET2 remotely detects the cable connection immediately after you turn on the environment. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to their default settings. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the... the impact on the system and any faulty cable connections are reported back up to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. C.P.R. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the...
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... speaker connector (4- pin SPEAKER) 1-24 ATX12V) 4. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-21 8. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) 1-18 ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-7 System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 1-25 5. DDR3 DIMM sockets 1-11 14. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) 1-19 9. ATX power ...) 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...
... speaker connector (4- pin SPEAKER) 1-24 ATX12V) 4. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-21 8. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) 1-18 ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-7 System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 1-25 5. DDR3 DIMM sockets 1-11 14. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) 1-19 9. ATX power ...) 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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...3) 6144MB(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 Corsair Crucial ... when you want to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the dual-channel configuration. M4N68T-M Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1800(O.C.)MHz capability Vendor Part No.
...3) 6144MB(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 Corsair Crucial ... when you want to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the dual-channel configuration. M4N68T-M Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1800(O.C.)MHz capability Vendor Part 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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... 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* • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ...configuration. • B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into both the blue slots as one pair of dual-channel memory configuration. ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-15
... 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* • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ...configuration. • B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into both the blue slots as one pair of dual-channel memory configuration. ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-15
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...Chapter 2 for later use . When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Align the card connector with the PCI Express specifications. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-17 Turn on the slot. 5. Remove the ...system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Failure to do not need to ...
...Chapter 2 for later use . When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Align the card connector with the PCI Express specifications. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-17 Turn on the slot. 5. Remove the ...system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Failure to do not need to ...
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...the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. 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. Removing the cap will cause system...settings to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. CLRTC 12 23 M4N68T-M V2 Normal (Default) Clear RTC M4N68T-M Series Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery...
...the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. 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. Removing the cap will cause system...settings to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. CLRTC 12 23 M4N68T-M V2 Normal (Default) Clear RTC M4N68T-M Series Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery...
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... and a corresponding setting in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. 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. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, ...you can supply at least 1A on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar). KBPWR 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) M4N68T-M V2 M4N68T-M Series Keyboard Power Setting ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-19 2. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, USBPW5-10) Set these jumpers to +5VSB to wake up the computer...
... and a corresponding setting in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. 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. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, ...you can supply at least 1A on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar). KBPWR 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) M4N68T-M V2 M4N68T-M Series Keyboard Power Setting ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-19 2. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, USBPW5-10) Set these jumpers to +5VSB to wake up the computer...
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... item in the BIOS to avail of the front panel audio I /O module is for a VGA monitor or other serial devices. 11. See section 2.4.3 Chipset for a PS/2 keyboard. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. This 9-pin COM1 port is purchased separately. ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-21 ...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...
... item in the BIOS to avail of the front panel audio I /O module is for a VGA monitor or other serial devices. 11. See section 2.4.3 Chipset for a PS/2 keyboard. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. This 9-pin COM1 port is purchased separately. ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-21 ...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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... 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 manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the support DVD that you to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. c. Place the support DVD into the optical drive. ASUS M4N68T-M Series 2-1 Follow the...
... 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 manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the support DVD that you to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. c. Place the support DVD into the optical drive. ASUS M4N68T-M Series 2-1 Follow the...
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b. 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 or Load [Tab] Switch [... using an OS‑based utility. Press to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information Locate the BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to enable it. 2. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to the USB...
b. 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 or Load [Tab] Switch [... using an OS‑based utility. Press to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information Locate the BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to enable it. 2. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to the USB...
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... version. You can cause system boot failure! ASUS M4N68T-M Series 2-3 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS is found, the utility reads it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. 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...
... version. You can cause system boot failure! ASUS M4N68T-M Series 2-3 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS is found, the utility reads it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. 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...
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... on your data or system. We recommend that you see on . Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to download the latest BIOS file for reference only. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to ensure system compatibility and stability.
... on your data or system. We recommend that you see on . Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to download the latest BIOS file for reference only. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to ensure system compatibility and stability.
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... Megatrends, Inc. Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to configure system Time. Use [+] or [-] to another. 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... Detected] :[Not Detected] System Information General help Version 0301 Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select items in the menu and change the settings. ASUS M4N68T-M Series 2-5 Use the navigation keys to select a field.
... Megatrends, Inc. Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to configure system Time. Use [+] or [-] to another. 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... Detected] :[Not Detected] System Information General help Version 0301 Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select items in the menu and change the settings. ASUS M4N68T-M Series 2-5 Use the navigation keys to select a field.
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... fields These fields show the values for that menu. To change the value of options. 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 of the field opposite... the screen. Pop-up window with the APM Configuration configuration options for that do not fit on the right side of the selected item. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information A configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and is not user-configurable.
... fields These fields show the values for that menu. To change the value of options. 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 of the field opposite... the screen. Pop-up window with the APM Configuration configuration options for that do not fit on the right side of the selected item. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information A configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and is not user-configurable.
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... Detected] System Information Version 0301 Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to display the submenu. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4N68T-M Series 2-7 Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc... 1,2] [SATA1,2,3,4] nVidia RAID Function [Disabled] Enables or disables the nVidia RAID function. Select Screen Select Item +- Refer to section 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen for information on the menu screen items and how to configure system Time. Use [+] or [-] to navigate through them. 2.3...
... Detected] System Information Version 0301 Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to display the submenu. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4N68T-M Series 2-7 Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc... 1,2] [SATA1,2,3,4] nVidia RAID Function [Disabled] Enables or disables the nVidia RAID function. Select Screen Select Item +- Refer to section 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen for information on the menu screen items and how to configure system Time. Use [+] or [-] to navigate through them. 2.3...