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... 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2™ 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 1 x COM port 1 x LPT 1 x VGA port 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 6-channel audio ports 1 x High Definition front panel audio connector 1 x IDE connector 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x CD audio-in connector 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x S/PDIF Out connector 3 x USB 2.0 connectors for 6 additional USB 2.0 ports 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x System panel connector Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Live Update utility Anti-virus software (OEM version) 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x Serial...
... 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2™ 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 1 x COM port 1 x LPT 1 x VGA port 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 6-channel audio ports 1 x High Definition front panel audio connector 1 x IDE connector 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x CD audio-in connector 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x S/PDIF Out connector 3 x USB 2.0 connectors for 6 additional USB 2.0 ports 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x System panel connector Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Live Update utility Anti-virus software (OEM version) 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x Serial...
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... details. Update your BIOS easily without entering the OS. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that speeds up to ten times faster than conventional 10/100/1000 Ethernet connections. See page 2-7 for details. See pages 2-4 and 2-40 for details. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS Q-Fan technology ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts CPU fan speeds according to system loading to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. PCI Express features...
... details. Update your BIOS easily without entering the OS. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that speeds up to ten times faster than conventional 10/100/1000 Ethernet connections. See page 2-7 for details. See pages 2-4 and 2-40 for details. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS Q-Fan technology ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts CPU fan speeds according to system loading to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. PCI Express features...
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... unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Ensure to the card. Turn on the next page. 3. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. See Chapter 2 for later use . Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. The...
... unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Ensure to the card. Turn on the next page. 3. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. See Chapter 2 for later use . Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. The...
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... timer 1 Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural PS/2 keyboard 4 Communications Port (COM1)* 6 Standard floppy disk controller 8 High precision event timer 9 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System 13 Numeric data processor 14 Main IDE Channel 10 NVIDIA nForce PCI System Management 20 NVIDIA Network Bus Enumerator 20 Standard Enhanced PCI to USB Host Controller 21 Standard Enhanced PCI to USB Host Controller 21 Standard Dual Channel PCI IDE Controller 22 Microsoft UAA Bus Driver for High Definition Audio 22 NVIDIA GeForce 7025...
... timer 1 Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural PS/2 keyboard 4 Communications Port (COM1)* 6 Standard floppy disk controller 8 High precision event timer 9 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System 13 Numeric data processor 14 Main IDE Channel 10 NVIDIA nForce PCI System Management 20 NVIDIA Network Bus Enumerator 20 Standard Enhanced PCI to USB Host Controller 21 Standard Enhanced PCI to USB Host Controller 21 Standard Dual Channel PCI IDE Controller 22 Microsoft UAA Bus Driver for High Definition Audio 22 NVIDIA GeForce 7025...
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...3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. d. ASUS AFUDOS: Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk, USB Flash, or the motherboard support DVD during POST. 2. Windows® XP environment a. b. Save a copy of the following utilities allow you need to the floppy disk drive. Click File from the format options field, then click Start. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears...
...3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. d. ASUS AFUDOS: Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk, USB Flash, or the motherboard support DVD during POST. 2. Windows® XP environment a. b. Save a copy of the following utilities allow you need to the floppy disk drive. Click File from the format options field, then click Start. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears...
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... down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD , the floppy disk or the USB flash disk that contains the updated BIOS file. • Prepare the motherboard support DVD, the floppy disk or the USB flash disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility. • Make sure that allows you rename the original or updated BIOS file in the floppy disk or the USB flash disk to M2N68-AM.ROM. 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that...
... down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD , the floppy disk or the USB flash disk that contains the updated BIOS file. • Prepare the motherboard support DVD, the floppy disk or the USB flash disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility. • Make sure that allows you rename the original or updated BIOS file in the floppy disk or the USB flash disk to M2N68-AM.ROM. 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that...
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2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. See page 3-4 for the Utilities screen menu. 3. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). The Drivers menu appears. 2. Quit all Windows® applications before you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. This utility is copied to : • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the...
2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. See page 3-4 for the Utilities screen menu. 3. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). The Drivers menu appears. 2. Quit all Windows® applications before you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. This utility is copied to : • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the...
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... Level : 0x62 GART Error Reporting [Disabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Secure Virtual Machine Mode [Enabled] This option should remain disabled for testing purpose. To change the value of a field, select it for the normal operation. CPU Configuration Module Version: 13.29 AGESA Version: 3.1.8.0 Physical Count: 1 Logical Count: 1 AMD Sempron(tm) Processor 3200+ Revision: F2 Cache L1: 128KB Cache L2: 128KB Cache L3: N/A Speed : 1800MHz HT Frequency: 800MHz Current FSB...
... Level : 0x62 GART Error Reporting [Disabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Secure Virtual Machine Mode [Enabled] This option should remain disabled for testing purpose. To change the value of a field, select it for the normal operation. CPU Configuration Module Version: 13.29 AGESA Version: 3.1.8.0 Physical Count: 1 Logical Count: 1 AMD Sempron(tm) Processor 3200+ Revision: F2 Cache L1: 128KB Cache L2: 128KB Cache L3: N/A Speed : 1800MHz HT Frequency: 800MHz Current FSB...
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...] SATA Mode select [SATA Mode] Allows you to configure the item. Enabled: enable the integrated IDE Controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] SATA3/SATA4 [Disabled] Allows you to set to [RAID Mode]. Configuration options: [SATA Mode] [RAID Mode] The following two items appear only when the SATA Mode select item is set or change the configurations for the IDE devices installed in this menu allow you to select the SATA Mode. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Serial-ATA Devices...
...] SATA Mode select [SATA Mode] Allows you to configure the item. Enabled: enable the integrated IDE Controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] SATA3/SATA4 [Disabled] Allows you to set to [RAID Mode]. Configuration options: [SATA Mode] [RAID Mode] The following two items appear only when the SATA Mode select item is set or change the configurations for the IDE devices installed in this menu allow you to select the SATA Mode. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Serial-ATA Devices...
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... Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. 2.3.5 Primary IDE Master/Slave While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE drive. Type [Auto] Selects the type of IDE devices. These items show N/A if no IDE device is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. Select CDROM if you are not user-configurable. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS M2N68-AM 2-17 Setting to display the IDE device information. Select ARMD (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is installed...
... Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. 2.3.5 Primary IDE Master/Slave While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE drive. Type [Auto] Selects the type of IDE devices. These items show N/A if no IDE device is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. Select CDROM if you are not user-configurable. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS M2N68-AM 2-17 Setting to display the IDE device information. Select ARMD (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is installed...
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Configuration options: [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Enables or disables the S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) capability of your system to report read/write errors of the hard drive and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to issue warnings when a third party hardware monitor utility is installed. This features allows your hard drive...
Configuration options: [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Enables or disables the S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) capability of your system to report read/write errors of the hard drive and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to issue warnings when a third party hardware monitor utility is installed. This features allows your hard drive...
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... formatted with LBA mode disabled. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] ASUS M2N68-AM 2-19 The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART monitoring). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-sector Transfer) M [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. 2.3.6 SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, and SATA4 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices. Setting to display the SATA device information. There is...
... formatted with LBA mode disabled. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] ASUS M2N68-AM 2-19 The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART monitoring). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-sector Transfer) M [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. 2.3.6 SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, and SATA4 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices. Setting to display the SATA device information. There is...
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...0303 Build Date : 07/28/08 Processor Type Speed Count : AMD Sempron(tm) Processor 3200+ : 1800MHz : 1 System Memory Installed Size : 512MB Usable Size : 384MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory 2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS setup DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.7 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the hard drive and to issue warnings when a third party hardware monitor utility is installed.
...0303 Build Date : 07/28/08 Processor Type Speed Count : AMD Sempron(tm) Processor 3200+ : 1800MHz : 1 System Memory Installed Size : 512MB Usable Size : 384MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory 2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS setup DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.7 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the hard drive and to issue warnings when a third party hardware monitor utility is installed.
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...LAN OnBoard LAN Boot ROM SouthBridge ACPI HPET TABLE [PCIE-> PCI -> IGP] [Auto] [128MB] [Enabled] [HD Audio] [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Display Device Priority, from high to low v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Primary Graphics Adapter [PCIE-> PCI -> IGP] Display Device Priority, from high to low. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Front Panel Select [HD Audio] Allows you to set or disable the OnBoard LAN. Configuration options: [AC97] [HD Audio] OnBoard LAN [Auto] Allows you to set HD Audio mode. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled...
...LAN OnBoard LAN Boot ROM SouthBridge ACPI HPET TABLE [PCIE-> PCI -> IGP] [Auto] [128MB] [Enabled] [HD Audio] [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Display Device Priority, from high to low v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Primary Graphics Adapter [PCIE-> PCI -> IGP] Display Device Priority, from high to low. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Front Panel Select [HD Audio] Allows you to set or disable the OnBoard LAN. Configuration options: [AC97] [HD Audio] OnBoard LAN [Auto] Allows you to set HD Audio mode. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled...
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When set to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is free for legacy ISA devices. Select an item then press to change the USB-related features. The Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the auto-detected values. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M2N68-AM 2-31 If no USB device is detected, the item shows None. Configuration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved] 2.4.6 USB Configuration The items in this menu allows you to display the configuration options. USB 2.0 Controller Legacy USB Support USB 2.0 Controller Mode [Enabled] [Enabled] [Auto] [HiSpeed] Options Enable ...
When set to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is free for legacy ISA devices. Select an item then press to change the USB-related features. The Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the auto-detected values. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M2N68-AM 2-31 If no USB device is detected, the item shows None. Configuration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved] 2.4.6 USB Configuration The items in this menu allows you to display the configuration options. USB 2.0 Controller Legacy USB Support USB 2.0 Controller Mode [Enabled] [Enabled] [Auto] [HiSpeed] Options Enable ...
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...Setting to Auto allows the system to configure the USB 2.0 controller in HiSpeed (480 Mbps) or Full Speed (12 Mbps). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] Allows you to enable or disable support for Legacy USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives. Configuration options: [Full Speed] [HiSpeed] 2-32 Chapter 2: BIOS setup If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is disabled. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is enabled. Legacy USB Support [Auto] Allows you to detect the presence of USB...
...Setting to Auto allows the system to configure the USB 2.0 controller in HiSpeed (480 Mbps) or Full Speed (12 Mbps). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] Allows you to enable or disable support for Legacy USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives. Configuration options: [Full Speed] [HiSpeed] 2-32 Chapter 2: BIOS setup If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is disabled. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is enabled. Legacy USB Support [Auto] Allows you to detect the presence of USB...
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... . [Auto] - Detected by a wake-up device or event, the system resumes to its working state exactly where it was left off and consumes less power than in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M2N68-AM 2-33 Enables the system to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend to display the configuration options. Configuration options: [S1 (POS) Only] [S3 Only] [Auto] [S1(POS) Only] - When signaled by OS. 2.5.2 ACPI Version Features [Disabled...
... . [Auto] - Detected by a wake-up device or event, the system resumes to its working state exactly where it was left off and consumes less power than in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M2N68-AM 2-33 Enables the system to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend to display the configuration options. Configuration options: [S1 (POS) Only] [S3 Only] [Auto] [S1(POS) Only] - When signaled by OS. 2.5.2 ACPI Version Features [Disabled...
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... RTC RAM. 2-38 Chapter 2: BIOS setup To set or change password. Select an item then press to change the supervisor password. Security Settings Supervisor Password User Password : Not Installed : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password Change User Passward to display the configuration options. FET1Sh0Ce SSEaxuvipetearvnidsoErxit Password item on how to run Setup" during POST. To clear the supervisor password, select the Change Supervisor Password then press . If you can clear clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section "1.9 Jumper" for...
... RTC RAM. 2-38 Chapter 2: BIOS setup To set or change password. Select an item then press to change the supervisor password. Security Settings Supervisor Password User Password : Not Installed : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password Change User Passward to display the configuration options. FET1Sh0Ce SSEaxuvipetearvnidsoErxit Password item on how to run Setup" during POST. To clear the supervisor password, select the Change Supervisor Password then press . If you can clear clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section "1.9 Jumper" for...
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ASUS InstAll - AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Driver Installs the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet driver. The screen display and driver options may vary depending on the operating system version. Norton Internet Security 2008 Installs the Norton Internet Security 2008. ASUS M2N68-AM 3- If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to activate the devices. Install the necessary drivers to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Installation Wizard for...
ASUS InstAll - AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Driver Installs the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet driver. The screen display and driver options may vary depending on the operating system version. Norton Internet Security 2008 Installs the Norton Internet Security 2008. ASUS M2N68-AM 3- If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to activate the devices. Install the necessary drivers to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Installation Wizard for...
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... the motherboard supports. ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet Utility This item installs the ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet utility. Ulead Burn. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in Portable Document Format (PDF). Now Installs the Ulead Burn.Now. 3- Chapter 3: Software support This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Installation Wizard for Utilities Launches the ASUS InstallAll utilities installation wizard. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages...
... the motherboard supports. ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet Utility This item installs the ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet utility. Ulead Burn. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in Portable Document Format (PDF). Now Installs the Ulead Burn.Now. 3- Chapter 3: Software support This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Installation Wizard for Utilities Launches the ASUS InstallAll utilities installation wizard. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages...