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... the features of your computer. Refer to your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD are subject to change at www.asus.com for better compatibility and system stability. 1.8.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains drivers, ...8226; Ensure that you install Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for updates. Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. 1.8 Software support 1.8.1...
... the features of your computer. Refer to your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD are subject to change at www.asus.com for better compatibility and system stability. 1.8.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains drivers, ...8226; Ensure that you install Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for updates. Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. 1.8 Software support 1.8.1...
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...from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Download the latest BIOS file from a file, then click Next. Press + during POST to Tools > EZ Flash 2 then press . 2. Go to display the following: ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.06 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: M2N68-AM PLUS VER: ... launch EZ Flash 2 in two ways. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 ASUS M2N68-AM PLUS When the correct BIOS file is found, EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. • This...
...from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Download the latest BIOS file from a file, then click Next. Press + during POST to Tools > EZ Flash 2 then press . 2. Go to display the following: ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.06 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: M2N68-AM PLUS VER: ... launch EZ Flash 2 in two ways. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 ASUS M2N68-AM PLUS When the correct BIOS file is found, EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. • This...
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...corrupted BIOS file using this motherboard. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is found ! Turn on the system. 2. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the Support DVD or the USB flash ... after the utility completes the updating process. • Only the USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition supports ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. Checking for the BIOS file. Completed. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Insert the Support DVD or USB...
...corrupted BIOS file using this motherboard. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is found ! Turn on the system. 2. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the Support DVD or the USB flash ... after the utility completes the updating process. • Only the USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition supports ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. Checking for the BIOS file. Completed. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Insert the Support DVD or USB...
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Configuration options: [Disabled] [Device 0] [Device 0/1] nVidia RAID Function [Disabled] Allows you to display the IDE/SATA device information. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.4 Primary IDE Master/Slave and SATA 1~4 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of ...
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Device 0] [Device 0/1] nVidia RAID Function [Disabled] Allows you to display the IDE/SATA device information. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.4 Primary IDE Master/Slave and SATA 1~4 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of ...
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... auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to [Manual]. Loads overclocking profiles with optimal parameters .... The following item appears only when the CPU Overclocking item is from 200 MHz to [Overclock Profile]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] 2-6 ASUS M2N68-AM PLUS The valid value is set the CPU frequency. Allows you to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. [Manual] - Loads the optimal settings for stability...
... auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to [Manual]. Loads overclocking profiles with optimal parameters .... The following item appears only when the CPU Overclocking item is from 200 MHz to [Overclock Profile]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] 2-6 ASUS M2N68-AM PLUS The valid value is set the CPU frequency. Allows you to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. [Manual] - Loads the optimal settings for stability...
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... options: [Disabled] [Basic] [Good] [Super] [Max] [User] SouthBridge Configuration Primary Graphics Adapter [PCI Express -> PCI -> IGP] Display Device Priority, from high to DIMMs even memory slots are not populated. NorthBridge Configuration Memory Configuration Bank Interleaving [Auto] Allows you to... display the submenu. Select an item then press to enable the bank memory interleaving. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DCT ...
... options: [Disabled] [Basic] [Good] [Super] [Max] [User] SouthBridge Configuration Primary Graphics Adapter [PCI Express -> PCI -> IGP] Display Device Priority, from high to DIMMs even memory slots are not populated. NorthBridge Configuration Memory Configuration Bank Interleaving [Auto] Allows you to... display the submenu. Select an item then press to enable the bank memory interleaving. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DCT ...
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... disable the USB functions.Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-10 ASUS M2N68-AM PLUS The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for boot. USB Functions [Enabled] Allows you to display the configuration options. Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4][2F8...
... disable the USB functions.Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-10 ASUS M2N68-AM PLUS The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for boot. USB Functions [Enabled] Allows you to display the configuration options. Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4][2F8...
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..., the system resumes to its working state exactly where it was left off and consumes less power than in the S1 state. When set to display the configuration options. In S1 sleep state, the system appears suspended and stays in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] Allows you...
..., the system resumes to its working state exactly where it was left off and consumes less power than in the S1 state. When set to display the configuration options. In S1 sleep state, the system appears suspended and stays in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] Allows you...
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... you do not wish to turn on the system through the onboard voltage regulators. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-12 ASUS M2N68-AM PLUS When set to display the detected voltage output. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By PS/2 KB/MS [Disabled] Enable or disable... PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse to enable or disable the ASUS Q-Fan feature that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [...
... you do not wish to turn on the system through the onboard voltage regulators. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-12 ASUS M2N68-AM PLUS When set to display the detected voltage output. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By PS/2 KB/MS [Disabled] Enable or disable... PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse to enable or disable the ASUS Q-Fan feature that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [...
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... that appears on the screen depends on state for the NumLock. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Hit 'DEL' Message Display [Enabled] When set to [Disabled], BIOS performs all the POST items. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Full Screen... press to change the system boot options. The number of devices installed in the system. AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets the display mode for the F1 key to Enabled, the system waits for option ROM. Configuration options: [Removable...(POST) while booting to decrease the time needed to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature.
... that appears on the screen depends on state for the NumLock. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Hit 'DEL' Message Display [Enabled] When set to [Disabled], BIOS performs all the POST items. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Full Screen... press to change the system boot options. The number of devices installed in the system. AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets the display mode for the F1 key to Enabled, the system waits for option ROM. Configuration options: [Removable...(POST) while booting to decrease the time needed to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature.
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... top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. To change the user password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password. 2-14 ASUS M2N68-AM PLUS 2.6.3 Security The Security menu items allow you to change other items appear to allow you to change the system security settings. Change User Password Select... item and press . 2. View Only allows access but does not allow change the user password. To set a User Password: 1. Select an item then press to display the configuration options. The message "Password Installed" appears after you forget your password.
... top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. To change the user password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password. 2-14 ASUS M2N68-AM PLUS 2.6.3 Security The Security menu items allow you to change other items appear to allow you to change the system security settings. Change User Password Select... item and press . 2. View Only allows access but does not allow change the user password. To set a User Password: 1. Select an item then press to display the configuration options. The message "Password Installed" appears after you forget your password.