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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 menu 2-7 2.3.1 System...
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 menu 2-7 2.3.1 System...
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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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...system loading to turn the PC power button into 256-color boot logos to update the BIOS from switching power supply (PSU). The actual overclocking result depends on the system configuration. Core Unlocker ASUS Core Unlocker simplifies the activation of a latent AMD® CPU- with just... entering the OS. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you 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. ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-3 ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is an auto...
...system loading to turn the PC power button into 256-color boot logos to update the BIOS from switching power supply (PSU). The actual overclocking result depends on the system configuration. Core Unlocker ASUS Core Unlocker simplifies the activation of a latent AMD® CPU- with just... entering the OS. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you 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. ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-3 ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is an auto...
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... before 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 future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. c. ASUS M4N68T-M Series 2-1 Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to...
... before 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 future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. c. ASUS M4N68T-M Series 2-1 Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to...
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... EZ Flash 2 and press to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information 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 [... FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to enable it. 2. b. Updating from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Locate the BIOS file from a BIOS file a. Select Update BIOS from the ASUS website at www...
... EZ Flash 2 and press to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information 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 [... FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to enable it. 2. b. Updating from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Locate the BIOS file from a BIOS file a. Select Update BIOS from the ASUS website at www...
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... optical drive or the removable device that ASUS CrashFree BIOS supports vary with motherboard models. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Turn on again. When the BIOS file is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using this utility. ASUS M4N68T-M Series 2-3 Turn off the system after the...
... optical drive or the removable device that ASUS CrashFree BIOS supports vary with motherboard models. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Turn on again. When the BIOS file is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using this utility. ASUS M4N68T-M Series 2-3 Turn off the system after the...
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... to download the latest BIOS file for this option only if you do not press , POST continues with its parameters. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to update the BIOS or configure its...
... to download the latest BIOS file for this option only if you do not press , POST continues with its parameters. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to update the BIOS or configure its...
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... AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet technology. Configuration options: [On] [Off] 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.4.2 CPU Configuration The items in this function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Enables or disables Microcode Updation. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS Core Unlocker [Disabled] Enables the ASUS Core Unlocker to disable this menu show the CPU-related information that...
... AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet technology. Configuration options: [On] [Off] 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.4.2 CPU Configuration The items in this function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Enables or disables Microcode Updation. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS Core Unlocker [Disabled] Enables the ASUS Core Unlocker to disable this menu show the CPU-related information that...
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... Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to run the utility to select and update BIOS. Press , and choose a profile to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the Save to sub-item. Load CMOS Profiles Allows you to... key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to confirm your CMOS settings in the BIOS Flash. Main Advanced M4N68T-M-V2 BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Version 0301 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS O.C. Please see section 2.1.2 for special functions. Profile Allows you to run the utility. 2-22 Chapter...
... Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to run the utility to select and update BIOS. Press , and choose a profile to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the Save to sub-item. Load CMOS Profiles Allows you to... key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to confirm your CMOS settings in the BIOS Flash. Main Advanced M4N68T-M-V2 BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Version 0301 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS O.C. Please see section 2.1.2 for special functions. Profile Allows you to run the utility. 2-22 Chapter...
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...; DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you update 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...
...; DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you update 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...