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...asus.com, stating the product and describing the problem (please DO NOT send large attachments such as required under the Lesser General Public License Version ("LGPL") and/or other additional data, you give us a notification to the source code of such software and/or other Free Open Source Software Licenses. ii No part of this manual...OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ...
...asus.com, stating the product and describing the problem (please DO NOT send large attachments such as required under the Lesser General Public License Version ("LGPL") and/or other additional data, you give us a notification to the source code of such software and/or other Free Open Source Software Licenses. ii No part of this manual...OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ...
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... your retailer. iv Detailed descriptions of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Contact a qualified service technician or your area. If you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. If possible, disconnect all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are also provided. Do not place the...
... your retailer. iv Detailed descriptions of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Contact a qualified service technician or your area. If you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. If possible, disconnect all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are also provided. Do not place the...
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... ASUS A68HM-F motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield Support DVD User Guide If any of individual CPUs. Integrated AMD® Radeon™ R7/HD8000/HD7000 Series Graphics in the market. • Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). • When you are available in the A-Series APU Multi-VGA output support: DVI and D-Sub port Supports Dual-link DVI with max. A68HM-F specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots AMD® FM2+/FM2 Socket...
... ASUS A68HM-F motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield Support DVD User Guide If any of individual CPUs. Integrated AMD® Radeon™ R7/HD8000/HD7000 Series Graphics in the market. • Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). • When you are available in the A-Series APU Multi-VGA output support: DVI and D-Sub port Supports Dual-link DVI with max. A68HM-F specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots AMD® FM2+/FM2 Socket...
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CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN and 4-pin CHA_FAN) 3. AMD FM2+ socket 4. DDR3 DIMM slots 5. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) 6. A68HM-F A68HM-F CPU socket FM2+ Ensure that you use an APU designed for AMD® A-series / Athlon™ Series graphics. Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) 9. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 8. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) 12. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Page 1-16 1-15 1-4 1-8 1-18 1-17 1-18 1-12 1-20 1-15 1-19 1-17 1-19 1.3 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU) This motherboard comes with an FM2+/FM2...
CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN and 4-pin CHA_FAN) 3. AMD FM2+ socket 4. DDR3 DIMM slots 5. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) 6. A68HM-F A68HM-F CPU socket FM2+ Ensure that you use an APU designed for AMD® A-series / Athlon™ Series graphics. Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) 9. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 8. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) 12. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Page 1-16 1-15 1-4 1-8 1-18 1-17 1-18 1-12 1-20 1-15 1-19 1-17 1-19 1.3 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU) This motherboard comes with an FM2+/FM2...
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... firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that came with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Replace the system cover. 1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . Turn on BIOS setup. 2. When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. Failure to the card. 3. Keep the screw for the card. 2. Secure the card to use . 4. Otherwise, conflicts will...
... firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that came with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Replace the system cover. 1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . Turn on BIOS setup. 2. When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. Failure to the card. 3. Keep the screw for the card. 2. Secure the card to use . 4. Otherwise, conflicts will...
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...specifications. 1.5.4 PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express 2.0 x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.5.5 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCIEx16_1 - - PCI1 slot - - - - shared - - - HD audio shared - - - - - - - SATA controller - - - shared - - - - OnChip USB OHCI 1/2/3/4 - - ASUS A68HM...
...specifications. 1.5.4 PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express 2.0 x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.5.5 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCIEx16_1 - - PCI1 slot - - - - shared - - - HD audio shared - - - - - - - SATA controller - - - shared - - - - OnChip USB OHCI 1/2/3/4 - - ASUS A68HM...
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... place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. • The CPU_FAN and CHA_FAN connectors support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. 2. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND A68HM-F CHA_FAN GND CHA FAN PWR CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWM A68HM-F Fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors. • The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan...
... place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. • The CPU_FAN and CHA_FAN connectors support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. 2. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND A68HM-F CHA_FAN GND CHA FAN PWR CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWM A68HM-F Fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors. • The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan...
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Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) This connector is purchased separately. 9. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS to [HD]. • The front panel audio I/O module is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to a slot opening at the back of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high definition front panel audio module to this connector. 8. Connect one...
Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) This connector is purchased separately. 9. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS to [HD]. • The front panel audio I/O module is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to a slot opening at the back of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high definition front panel audio module to this connector. 8. Connect one...
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... Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, Contact and Specials tabs to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. ASUS A68HM-F 1-21 The contents of ASUS motherboard. Click an icon to display Support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen which...
... Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, Contact and Specials tabs to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. ASUS A68HM-F 1-21 The contents of ASUS motherboard. Click an icon to display Support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen which...
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... ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you to automatically update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Click to find and select the BIOS from file Click to select a boot logo Click to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. Click to restore the BIOS in case...
... ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you to automatically update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Click to find and select the BIOS from file Click to select a boot logo Click to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. Click to restore the BIOS in case...
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... to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Before you to update the BIOS without using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using an...
... to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Before you to update the BIOS without using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using an...
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... system. 2. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file to update BIOS in NTFS format. 3. The actual utility screen displays may not be same as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is not supported under DOS environment. You can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to enter BIOS Setup to load default BIOS values.
... system. 2. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file to update BIOS in NTFS format. 3. The actual utility screen displays may not be same as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is not supported under DOS environment. You can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to enter BIOS Setup to load default BIOS values.
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...set power saving mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Light Power Saving Mode] [Medium Power Saving Mode] [Max Power Saving Mode] 2.5.5 DRAM Timing Control The sub-items in the desired value using the keyboard and press . To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the numeric keypad. 2.5.4 EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the EPU power saving function. Target CPU Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the current CPU speed. Target DRAM Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the current DRAM speed. 2.5.1 Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM timing control...
...set power saving mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Light Power Saving Mode] [Medium Power Saving Mode] [Max Power Saving Mode] 2.5.5 DRAM Timing Control The sub-items in the desired value using the keyboard and press . To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the numeric keypad. 2.5.4 EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the EPU power saving function. Target CPU Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the current CPU speed. Target DRAM Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the current DRAM speed. 2.5.1 Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM timing control...
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... no SATA device is installed to show IOMMU Mode. OnChip SATA Channel [Enabled] Enables or disables onboard channel SATA port. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to [Auto] for automatic configuration. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] OnChip SATA Type [IDE] Allows you to set the SATA configuration. [IDE] Set to [IDE] when you want to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). OnChip SATA MAX Speed [SATA 6.0Gb/s] For better HDD compatibility, set the SATA Speed to [SATA 3.0Gb/s] to support SATA 3.0Gb/s HDDs or [SATA 6.0Gb/s] to use the Serial ATA hard disk...
... no SATA device is installed to show IOMMU Mode. OnChip SATA Channel [Enabled] Enables or disables onboard channel SATA port. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to [Auto] for automatic configuration. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] OnChip SATA Type [IDE] Allows you to set the SATA configuration. [IDE] Set to [IDE] when you want to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). OnChip SATA MAX Speed [SATA 6.0Gb/s] For better HDD compatibility, set the SATA Speed to [SATA 3.0Gb/s] to support SATA 3.0Gb/s HDDs or [SATA 6.0Gb/s] to use the Serial ATA hard disk...
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... [AHCI]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for each SATA port. 2.6.3 USB Configuration The items in this feature allows the hard disk to support ESATA. ASUS A68HM-F 2-19 Status Check [Enabled] S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is enabled. You can be used only for operating systems without an EHCI hand‑off feature. [Disabled] Disables the function. USB Single Port Control Allows you to enable/disable individual USB ports. If no USB device is disabled. If no USB...
... [AHCI]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for each SATA port. 2.6.3 USB Configuration The items in this feature allows the hard disk to support ESATA. ASUS A68HM-F 2-19 Status Check [Enabled] S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is enabled. You can be used only for operating systems without an EHCI hand‑off feature. [Disabled] Disables the function. USB Single Port Control Allows you to enable/disable individual USB ports. If no USB device is disabled. If no USB...
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... on VGA devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The IGFX Multi-Monitor item must be enabled before using AMD® Dual Graphics technology. Front Panel Type [HD] Allows you set the Integrated Graphics item to legacy AC'97. SPDIF Out Type [SPDIF] [SPDIF] Sets to [SPDIF] for SPDIF audio output. [HDMI] Sets to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [IGFX Video] [PCIE / PCI Video] Integrated Graphics [Auto] Enables the integrated graphics controller. And the memory size of Internal Graphics Device will keep memory reserved. Primary Video Device [PCIE / PCI Video...
... on VGA devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The IGFX Multi-Monitor item must be enabled before using AMD® Dual Graphics technology. Front Panel Type [HD] Allows you set the Integrated Graphics item to legacy AC'97. SPDIF Out Type [SPDIF] [SPDIF] Sets to [SPDIF] for SPDIF audio output. [HDMI] Sets to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [IGFX Video] [PCIE / PCI Video] Integrated Graphics [Auto] Enables the integrated graphics controller. And the memory size of Internal Graphics Device will keep memory reserved. Primary Video Device [PCIE / PCI Video...
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... woken up via the power button. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Deep S4 [Disabled] When the system enters the S4 state and this item is in when the system is set the Serial Port to [Enabled] and allows you to reduce power consumption. ASUS A68HM-F 2-21 Serial Port [Enabled] Allows you to set the Realtek LAN Controller item to [Enabled] and allows you to enable or disable the Rom of the Realtek LAN controller. Serial Port Configuration The sub-items in...
... woken up via the power button. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Deep S4 [Disabled] When the system enters the S4 state and this item is in when the system is set the Serial Port to [Enabled] and allows you to reduce power consumption. ASUS A68HM-F 2-21 Serial Port [Enabled] Allows you to set the Realtek LAN Controller item to [Enabled] and allows you to enable or disable the Rom of the Realtek LAN controller. Serial Port Configuration The sub-items in...
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... the network stack driver from loading during POST. SATA Support [All Devices] [All Devices] All devices connected to SATA ports will be available during POST. [Hard Drive Only] Only hard drives connected to SATA ports will be detected during POST. Next Boot after AC Power Loss [Normal Boot] [Normal Boot] Returns to SATA ports will be detected during POST. [Boot Drive Only] Only boot drives connected to normal boot on the next boot after AC power loss. [Fast Boot] Accelerates the boot speed on the next boot after AC power loss. ASUS A68HM...
... the network stack driver from loading during POST. SATA Support [All Devices] [All Devices] All devices connected to SATA ports will be available during POST. [Hard Drive Only] Only hard drives connected to SATA ports will be detected during POST. Next Boot after AC Power Loss [Normal Boot] [Normal Boot] Returns to SATA ports will be detected during POST. [Boot Drive Only] Only boot drives connected to normal boot on the next boot after AC power loss. [Fast Boot] Accelerates the boot speed on the next boot after AC power loss. ASUS A68HM...
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... OS. ASUS A68HM-F 2-29 OS Type [Windows UEFI mode] Allows you set to launch. The following four items appear when you to fully support the Windows® Security Update and Security Boot. Configuration options: [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore] Boot from PCIe/PCI Expansion Devices [Legacy OpROM first] Allows you to select the type of storage devices that you want to [Windows UEFI mode]. Configuration options: [Both, Legacy OpROM first] [Both, UEFI first] [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore] Boot from Storage Devices [Legacy OpROM...
... OS. ASUS A68HM-F 2-29 OS Type [Windows UEFI mode] Allows you set to launch. The following four items appear when you to fully support the Windows® Security Update and Security Boot. Configuration options: [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore] Boot from PCIe/PCI Expansion Devices [Legacy OpROM first] Allows you to select the type of storage devices that you want to [Windows UEFI mode]. Configuration options: [Both, Legacy OpROM first] [Both, UEFI first] [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore] Boot from Storage Devices [Legacy OpROM...
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... 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2. 2.9.2 Setup Animator [Enabled] Enables or disables the Setup animator. Configuration options: [DIMM_A1] [DIMM_B1] 2.9.4 ASUS Overclocking Profile This item allows you update the BIOS file only coming from Profile Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the profile number that saved your CMOS settings, press , and then select [Yes]. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! •...
... 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2. 2.9.2 Setup Animator [Enabled] Enables or disables the Setup animator. Configuration options: [DIMM_A1] [DIMM_B1] 2.9.4 ASUS Overclocking Profile This item allows you update the BIOS file only coming from Profile Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the profile number that saved your CMOS settings, press , and then select [Yes]. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! •...