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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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..., 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) - HT tuning from 100MHz to 150MHz at 1MHz increment - M4N68T-M specifications summary Internal I /O shield 1 x User Manual Drivers ASUS Update ASUS PC Probe...
..., 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) - HT tuning from 100MHz to 150MHz at 1MHz increment - M4N68T-M specifications summary Internal I /O shield 1 x User Manual Drivers ASUS Update ASUS PC Probe...
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... through pressing the button. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you to update the BIOS from a USB flash disk before entering the OS. ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-3 The actual overclocking result depends on the system configuration. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a unique power saving technology that contains the BIOS file. Core Unlocker ASUS Core Unlocker simplifies the activation...
... through pressing the button. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you to update the BIOS from a USB flash disk before entering the OS. ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-3 The actual overclocking result depends on the system configuration. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a unique power saving technology that contains the BIOS file. Core Unlocker ASUS Core Unlocker simplifies the activation...
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... before you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. From the dropdown list, select either through the Internet. Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. ASUS M4N68T-M Series 2-1 Select the ASUS FTP site nearest...
... before you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. From the dropdown list, select either through the Internet. Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. ASUS M4N68T-M Series 2-1 Select the ASUS FTP site nearest...
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.... • Enter the BIOS setup program. To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. Press to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS updating process and automatically reboots the system when done. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.44 FLASH TYPE: WINBOND W25X80 Current ROM BOARD: M4N68T-M-V2 VER: 0303...
.... • Enter the BIOS setup program. To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. Press to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS updating process and automatically reboots the system when done. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.44 FLASH TYPE: WINBOND W25X80 Current ROM BOARD: M4N68T-M-V2 VER: 0303...
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... device that ASUS CrashFree BIOS supports vary with motherboard models. Insert the support DVD to the floppy disk drive, if supported. 3. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Refer to...BIOS default settings to section 2.8 Exit menu for the BIOS file. You can cause system boot failure! Turn on again. Turn off the system after the utility completes the updating process and turn it on the system. 2. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS is found, the utility reads it and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. ASUS M4N68T...
... device that ASUS CrashFree BIOS supports vary with motherboard models. Insert the support DVD to the floppy disk drive, if supported. 3. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Refer to...BIOS default settings to section 2.8 Exit menu for the BIOS file. You can cause system boot failure! Turn on again. Turn off the system after the utility completes the updating process and turn it on the system. 2. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS is found, the utility reads it and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. ASUS M4N68T...
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... BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard apply to most conditions to force reset from the operating system. • The default BIOS settings for reference only. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS ...Setup program to guide you do not press , POST continues with its parameters. Using the power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to ensure optimum performance. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to update the BIOS...
... BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard apply to most conditions to force reset from the operating system. • The default BIOS settings for reference only. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS ...Setup program to guide you do not press , POST continues with its parameters. Using the power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to ensure optimum performance. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to update the BIOS...
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... Select [Disabled] to disable this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Enables or disables Microcode Updation. GART Error Reporting [Disabled] This option should remain disabled for testing purpose. ... power of the processor. 2.4.2 CPU Configuration The items in this function. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS Core Unlocker [Disabled] Enables the ASUS Core Unlocker to [Manual]. 2nd Core [On] Enables or disables the second CPU core. Configuration options: ...
... Select [Disabled] to disable this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Enables or disables Microcode Updation. GART Error Reporting [Disabled] This option should remain disabled for testing purpose. ... power of the processor. 2.4.2 CPU Configuration The items in this function. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS Core Unlocker [Disabled] Enables the ASUS Core Unlocker to [Manual]. 2nd Core [On] Enables or disables the second CPU core. Configuration options: ...
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... 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Press to run the utility to select and update BIOS. Main Advanced M4N68T-M-V2 BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Version 0301 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS O.C. Use the left/right arrow key to... select between [Yes] or [No], then press to confirm your CMOS settings in the BIOS Flash. Select an item then...
... 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Press to run the utility to select and update BIOS. Main Advanced M4N68T-M-V2 BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Version 0301 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS O.C. Use the left/right arrow key to... select between [Yes] or [No], then press to confirm your CMOS settings in the BIOS Flash. Select an item then...
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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...