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Contents Safety information...iv About this guide...iv Package contents...vi A68HM Series specifications summary vi Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.3 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU 1-3 1.4 System memory 1-6 1.5 Expansion slots 1-9 1.6 Headers...1-10 1.7 Connectors 1-11 1.8 Software support 1-19 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 2.3 My Favorites 2-9 2.4 Main menu...2-10 2.5 Ai Tweaker...
Contents Safety information...iv About this guide...iv Package contents...vi A68HM Series specifications summary vi Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.3 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU 1-3 1.4 System memory 1-6 1.5 Expansion slots 1-9 1.6 Headers...1-10 1.7 Connectors 1-11 1.8 Software support 1-19 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 2.3 My Favorites 2-9 2.4 Main menu...2-10 2.5 Ai Tweaker...
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...set to the correct voltage in any damage, contact your retailer. Contact a qualified service technician or your area. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using , contact your local power company. • If the power supply is... This user guide contains the information you detect any area where it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. iv E9808_A68HM Series_Manual.indb 4 2014/10/16 10:08:57 These devices could interrupt the...
...set to the correct voltage in any damage, contact your retailer. Contact a qualified service technician or your area. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using , contact your local power company. • If the power supply is... This user guide contains the information you detect any area where it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. iv E9808_A68HM Series_Manual.indb 4 2014/10/16 10:08:57 These devices could interrupt the...
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...-lateral interference, with excellent durability - Separate layers for A68HM-E ASUS Exclusive Features - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - Realtek® 8111GR Gigabit LAN controller Realtek® ALC887-VD 7.1-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS Stainless Steel Back I/O - 3x more durable corrosion-resistant coating * ASUS 5X Protection Only for left and right channels to...
...-lateral interference, with excellent durability - Separate layers for A68HM-E ASUS Exclusive Features - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - Realtek® 8111GR Gigabit LAN controller Realtek® ALC887-VD 7.1-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS Stainless Steel Back I/O - 3x more durable corrosion-resistant coating * ASUS 5X Protection Only for left and right channels to...
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A68HM Series specifications summary Back Panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS Support DVD Operating System Support Form factor 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x DVI-D port 1 x D-Sub output port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 2 x USB ...Definition Front panel audio connector 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 64Mb Flash ROM, NEW UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS V2.7, ACPI V2.0a Drivers ASUS Update ASUS utilities Anti-Virus software (OEM version) Windows® 8.1, 32bit/64-bit Windows® 8, 32bit/64-bit Windows® 7, 32bit...
A68HM Series specifications summary Back Panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS Support DVD Operating System Support Form factor 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x DVI-D port 1 x D-Sub output port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 2 x USB ...Definition Front panel audio connector 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 64Mb Flash ROM, NEW UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS V2.7, ACPI V2.0a Drivers ASUS Update ASUS utilities Anti-Virus software (OEM version) Windows® 8.1, 32bit/64-bit Windows® 8, 32bit/64-bit Windows® 7, 32bit...
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Place this side towards the rear of the chassis A68HM-E The layout illustrations in this user manual are for A68HM-E only. 1.2.3 Motherboard layout 1 2 3 4 18.0cm(7.0in) KBMS ATX12V CPU_FAN CHA_FAN DIGI +VRM DVI DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) ..., 240-pin module) SOCKET FM2+ VGA 22.6cm(8.9in) 1-2 USB1112 EATXPWR LAN_USB12 1 BATTERY AUDIO A68HM-E 8111 GR PCIEX16 5 SATA6G_4 Super I/O PCIEX1_1 AMD® A68H SPEAKER 6 ALC 887 PCI1 F_PANEL SPDIF_OUT CLRTC 64Mb BIOS 7 TPM USB56 USB34 SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 SATA6G_3 AAFP COM 13 12 11 10 9 8 6 Chapter 1:...
Place this side towards the rear of the chassis A68HM-E The layout illustrations in this user manual are for A68HM-E only. 1.2.3 Motherboard layout 1 2 3 4 18.0cm(7.0in) KBMS ATX12V CPU_FAN CHA_FAN DIGI +VRM DVI DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) ..., 240-pin module) SOCKET FM2+ VGA 22.6cm(8.9in) 1-2 USB1112 EATXPWR LAN_USB12 1 BATTERY AUDIO A68HM-E 8111 GR PCIEX16 5 SATA6G_4 Super I/O PCIEX1_1 AMD® A68H SPEAKER 6 ALC 887 PCI1 F_PANEL SPDIF_OUT CLRTC 64Mb BIOS 7 TPM USB56 USB34 SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 SATA6G_3 AAFP COM 13 12 11 10 9 8 6 Chapter 1:...
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Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Align the card connector with the screw you removed earlier. 6. ASUS A68HM Series E9808_A68HM Series_Manual.indb 9 1-9 2014/10/16 10:09:02 Keep the screw for the card. 2. Replace the system cover.... Install the software drivers for information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2.
Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Align the card connector with the screw you removed earlier. 6. ASUS A68HM Series E9808_A68HM Series_Manual.indb 9 1-9 2014/10/16 10:09:02 Keep the screw for the card. 2. Replace the system cover.... Install the software drivers for information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2.
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..., then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to default values. 1.7 Connectors 1.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 34 10 9 8 7 6 5 1. For system failure due to wake up from S5 mode Speed LED Status Description OFF 10Mbps connection ORANGE 100Mbps connection GREEN 1Gbps connection LAN port ASUS A68HM Series 1-11 ...such as a screwdriver to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to reenter data. • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to clear the...
..., then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to default values. 1.7 Connectors 1.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 34 10 9 8 7 6 5 1. For system failure due to wake up from S5 mode Speed LED Status Description OFF 10Mbps connection ORANGE 100Mbps connection GREEN 1Gbps connection LAN port ASUS A68HM Series 1-11 ...such as a screwdriver to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to reenter data. • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to clear the...
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... ATA hard disk drives and optical disc drives. If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using Serial ATA hard disk drives. ASUS A68HM Series E9808_A68HM Series_Manual.indb 15 1-15 2014/10/16 10:09:04 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G 1~4) These connectors are for... drives, you are set the type of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to [RAID]. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later version before using these connectors, set to [AHCI]. 5. A68HM-E SATA6G_4 GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 SATA6G_3 GND...
... ATA hard disk drives and optical disc drives. If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using Serial ATA hard disk drives. ASUS A68HM Series E9808_A68HM Series_Manual.indb 15 1-15 2014/10/16 10:09:04 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G 1~4) These connectors are for... drives, you are set the type of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to [RAID]. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later version before using these connectors, set to [AHCI]. 5. A68HM-E SATA6G_4 GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 SATA6G_3 GND...
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...1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L A68HM-E HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition A68HM-E Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either High Definition Audio or AC...BIOS to hear system beeps and warnings. Connect one end of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. • If you to [HD]. • The front panel audio I/O module is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. SPEAKER A68HM-E PIN 1 A68HM-E Speaker Out connector +5V GND GND Speaker Out ASUS A68HM...
...1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L A68HM-E HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition A68HM-E Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either High Definition Audio or AC...BIOS to hear system beeps and warnings. Connect one end of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. • If you to [HD]. • The front panel audio I/O module is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. SPEAKER A68HM-E PIN 1 A68HM-E Speaker Out connector +5V GND GND Speaker Out ASUS A68HM...
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Click to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. ASUS A68HM Series E9808_A68HM Series_Manual.indb 1 2-1 2014/10/16 10:09:06 With this utlity, you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Click to find and select the BIOS from file Click to select a boot logo Click to automatically update your...
Click to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. ASUS A68HM Series E9808_A68HM Series_Manual.indb 1 2-1 2014/10/16 10:09:06 With this utlity, you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Click to find and select the BIOS from file Click to select a boot logo Click to automatically update your...
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... switch to update the BIOS without using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into A68HME.CAP (for A68HM-E model) or A68HMK (for A68HM-K model). • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. You can restore a corrupted BIOS file using EZ Flash 2: 1. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature...
... switch to update the BIOS without using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into A68HME.CAP (for A68HM-E model) or A68HMK (for A68HM-K model). • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. You can restore a corrupted BIOS file using EZ Flash 2: 1. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature...
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... and in DOS: 1. ASUS A68HM Series E9808_A68HM Series_Manual.indb 3 2-3 2014/10/16 10:09:06 Doing so can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you press to update the BIOS in DOS environment. Ensure that you to load default BIOS values. When the select boot...NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to the USB port. 2. The screen captures ...
... and in DOS: 1. ASUS A68HM Series E9808_A68HM Series_Manual.indb 3 2-3 2014/10/16 10:09:06 Doing so can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you press to update the BIOS in DOS environment. Ensure that you to load default BIOS values. When the select boot...NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to the USB port. 2. The screen captures ...
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...panel then select D:. 2-4 E9808_A68HM Series_Manual.indb 4 Chapter 2: Getting started 2014/10/16 10:09:06 boot: 5. C:/> d: D:/> Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file: 1. D:/> bupdater /pc /g 2. On the FreeDOS prompt, type d: then press to Drive D (USB flash drive). ISOLINUX 3.20 2006... DVD/CD is pressed within five (5) seconds to boot using defaults 4. On the BIOS Updater screen, press to switch from Files panel to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! Please select boot device: E1: ASUS DVD-E818A6T (4069MB) USB DISK 2.0 (3824MB) UEFI: (FAT) USB DISK 2.0...
...panel then select D:. 2-4 E9808_A68HM Series_Manual.indb 4 Chapter 2: Getting started 2014/10/16 10:09:06 boot: 5. C:/> d: D:/> Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file: 1. D:/> bupdater /pc /g 2. On the FreeDOS prompt, type d: then press to Drive D (USB flash drive). ISOLINUX 3.20 2006... DVD/CD is pressed within five (5) seconds to boot using defaults 4. On the BIOS Updater screen, press to switch from Files panel to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! Please select boot device: E1: ASUS DVD-E818A6T (4069MB) USB DISK 2.0 (3824MB) UEFI: (FAT) USB DISK 2.0...
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... or reset the system while updating the BIOS to confirm the BIOS update. After the BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file, select Yes to prevent system boot failure. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to security regulations. 5. ASUS A68HM Series E9808_A68HM Series_Manual.indb 5 2-5 2014/...10/16 10:09:07 Yes No The BIOS Backup feature is done, press to exit BIOS Updater. 6. When BIOS update is not supported due to...
... or reset the system while updating the BIOS to confirm the BIOS update. After the BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file, select Yes to prevent system boot failure. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to security regulations. 5. ASUS A68HM Series E9808_A68HM Series_Manual.indb 5 2-5 2014/...10/16 10:09:07 Yes No The BIOS Backup feature is done, press to exit BIOS Updater. 6. When BIOS update is not supported due to...
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... at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for information on how to ensure system compatibility and stability. We recommend to always shut down the system properly from the operating system. • The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for ...erase the RTC RAM. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset button on the system chassis. • Press the power button to turn the system off then back on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: •...
... at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for information on how to ensure system compatibility and stability. We recommend to always shut down the system properly from the operating system. • The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for ...erase the RTC RAM. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset button on the system chassis. • Press the power button to turn the system off then back on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: •...
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... you to the system. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the BIOS setup program Sets the system performance mode Selects the boot device priority Selects the boot device priority Displays the A.M.P. ASUS A68HM Series E9808_A68HM Series_Manual.indb 7 2-7 2014/10/16 10:09:07 EZ Mode... By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program. To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced...
... you to the system. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the BIOS setup program Sets the system performance mode Selects the boot device priority Selects the boot device priority Displays the A.M.P. ASUS A68HM Series E9808_A68HM Series_Manual.indb 7 2-7 2014/10/16 10:09:07 EZ Mode... By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program. To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced...
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..., power status, and changing the fan settings Boot For changing the system boot configuration Tool For configuring options for experienced end-users to configure the BIOS settings. Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for special functions Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings 2-8 E9808_A68HM Series_Manual.indb... figure below shows an example of the screen has the following sections for the detailed configurations. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode or press F7.
..., power status, and changing the fan settings Boot For changing the system boot configuration Tool For configuring options for experienced end-users to configure the BIOS settings. Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for special functions Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings 2-8 E9808_A68HM Series_Manual.indb... figure below shows an example of the screen has the following sections for the detailed configurations. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode or press F7.
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... mouse to add the item to My Favorites: 1. Press on your keyboard or right-click on your favorite BIOS items. Adding items to My Favorites To add frequently-used BIOS items to My Favorites page. When using a mouse, hover the pointer to My Favorites: • Items with... submenu options • User-configurable items such as language and boot device order • Configuration items such as Memory SPD Information, system time and date ASUS A68HM Series ...
... mouse to add the item to My Favorites: 1. Press on your keyboard or right-click on your favorite BIOS items. Adding items to My Favorites To add frequently-used BIOS items to My Favorites page. When using a mouse, hover the pointer to My Favorites: • Items with... submenu options • User-configurable items such as language and boot device order • Configuration items such as Memory SPD Information, system time and date ASUS A68HM Series ...
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..., these items show the default Not Installed. After you set the system date, time, language, and security settings. • If you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to erase the RTC RAM. • The Administrator or User Password items on top of the... BIOS Setup program. See section 1.6 Headers for information on how to clear the BIOS password. The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you enter the Advanced...
..., these items show the default Not Installed. After you set the system date, time, language, and security settings. • If you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to erase the RTC RAM. • The Administrator or User Password items on top of the... BIOS Setup program. See section 1.6 Headers for information on how to clear the BIOS password. The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you enter the Advanced...
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2.9 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to the BIOS items. You can access the EZ Mode from the Exit menu. 2-14 E9808_A68HM Series_Manual.indb 14 Chapter 2: Getting started 2014/10/16 10:09:11 Select an item then press to display the submenu. 2.10 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to configure options for special functions.
2.9 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to the BIOS items. You can access the EZ Mode from the Exit menu. 2-14 E9808_A68HM Series_Manual.indb 14 Chapter 2: Getting started 2014/10/16 10:09:11 Select an item then press to display the submenu. 2.10 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to configure options for special functions.