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exe 2 DOS afudos /o[filename filename A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom 3. 按下 afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Reading flash ..... All rights reserved. done Write to file...... ok A:\> 當 BIOS DOS 31 BIOS 2.1 使用 AFUDOS BIOS AFUDOS DOS BIOS BIOS 程式。AFUDOS BIOS BIOS BIOS 程式 BIOS 程式。 1.2MB BIOS 1 AFUDOS 程式(afudos.
exe 2 DOS afudos /o[filename filename A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom 3. 按下 afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Reading flash ..... All rights reserved. done Write to file...... ok A:\> 當 BIOS DOS 31 BIOS 2.1 使用 AFUDOS BIOS AFUDOS DOS BIOS BIOS 程式。AFUDOS BIOS BIOS BIOS 程式 BIOS 程式。 1.2MB BIOS 1 AFUDOS 程式(afudos.
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... /iP5B-VM DO.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - All rights reserved. WARNING!! done Advance Check ...... 更新 BIOS 程式 AFUDOS BIOS 程式。 1 tw.asus.com BIOS 片中。 BIOS BIOS 2. 將 AFUDOS.EXE BIOS 3 DOS afudos /i[filename filename BIOS 程式。 A:\>afudos /iP5B-VM DO.ROM 4. Erasing flash ...... done Writing flash ...... Version 1.19...
... /iP5B-VM DO.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - All rights reserved. WARNING!! done Advance Check ...... 更新 BIOS 程式 AFUDOS BIOS 程式。 1 tw.asus.com BIOS 片中。 BIOS BIOS 2. 將 AFUDOS.EXE BIOS 3 DOS afudos /i[filename filename BIOS 程式。 A:\>afudos /iP5B-VM DO.ROM 4. Erasing flash ...... done Writing flash ...... Version 1.19...
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.../13/2006 Flash Type - 2.2 使用 AwardBIOS Flash BIOS AwardBIOS Flash AwardBIOS Flash 程式(AWDFLASH.EXE BIOS AwardBIOS Flash BIOS 程式。 1 http://tw.asus.com BIOS M2N-VM HDMI.bin FAT 32/16 格式的 USB BIOS 2 CD/DVD AwardBIOS Flash BIOS 3 DOS 4. 當 A BIOS 檔案與 AwardBIOS Flash 5 A awdflash 並按...
.../13/2006 Flash Type - 2.2 使用 AwardBIOS Flash BIOS AwardBIOS Flash AwardBIOS Flash 程式(AWDFLASH.EXE BIOS AwardBIOS Flash BIOS 程式。 1 http://tw.asus.com BIOS M2N-VM HDMI.bin FAT 32/16 格式的 USB BIOS 2 CD/DVD AwardBIOS Flash BIOS 3 DOS 4. 當 A BIOS 檔案與 AwardBIOS Flash 5 A awdflash 並按...
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...OK Write OK No Update Write Fail Warning: Don't Turn Off Power Or Reset System! 在更新 BIOS 9 Flash Complete BIOS F1 AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved For C51PV-MCP51-M2A-VM HDMI-00 DATE:04/13/2006 ... Name to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Flashing Complete Press to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Programming Flash Memory - 7 BIOS N BIOS 8 BIOS BIOS AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Continue Write OK F1 Reset No Update Write Fail...
...OK Write OK No Update Write Fail Warning: Don't Turn Off Power Or Reset System! 在更新 BIOS 9 Flash Complete BIOS F1 AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved For C51PV-MCP51-M2A-VM HDMI-00 DATE:04/13/2006 ... Name to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Flashing Complete Press to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Programming Flash Memory - 7 BIOS N BIOS 8 BIOS BIOS AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Continue Write OK F1 Reset No Update Write Fail...
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Contents Notices...v Safety information vi About this guide vi M2N68-AM SE2 specifications summary viii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-2 1.2.1 Motherboard layout 1-2 1.2.2 Layout contents 1-2 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-3 1.4 System memory 1-3 1.4.1...Installing an operating system 1-15 1.8.2 Support DVD information 1-15 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 3 utility 2-3 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-4 iii
Contents Notices...v Safety information vi About this guide vi M2N68-AM SE2 specifications summary viii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-2 1.2.1 Motherboard layout 1-2 1.2.2 Layout contents 1-2 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-3 1.4 System memory 1-3 1.4.1...Installing an operating system 1-15 1.8.2 Support DVD information 1-15 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 3 utility 2-3 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-4 iii
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... unplugged before the signal cables are connected. How this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. vi If possible, disconnect all power cables are using the product, ensure that all the manuals that all power cables from the... removing devices to or from the system, ensure that your power supply is set to change system settings through the BIOS setup menus. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a flat and stable surface. ...
... unplugged before the signal cables are connected. How this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. vi If possible, disconnect all power cables are using the product, ensure that all the manuals that all power cables from the... removing devices to or from the system, ensure that your power supply is set to change system settings through the BIOS setup menus. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a flat and stable surface. ...
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...1 x PS/2 Mouse port 1 x RJ45 port 1 x VGA port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 6-channel audio I /O connectors BIOS Accessories Form Factor Support DVD ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - M2N68-AM SE2 specifications summary ASUS special features Back panel I/O ports Internal I /O ports 1 x COM port 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0/1.1...panel audio connector 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 8Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, ACPI2.0, SM BIOS 2.5 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x IO shield User ...
...1 x PS/2 Mouse port 1 x RJ45 port 1 x VGA port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 6-channel audio I /O connectors BIOS Accessories Form Factor Support DVD ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - M2N68-AM SE2 specifications summary ASUS special features Back panel I/O ports Internal I /O ports 1 x COM port 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0/1.1...panel audio connector 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 8Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, ACPI2.0, SM BIOS 2.5 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x IO shield User ...
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... such as LAN cards, SCSI cards, USB cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI specifications. 1.5.4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.6 Jumpers 1. otherwise, conflicts ... 1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by adjusting the software settings. 1. The onboard ...
... such as LAN cards, SCSI cards, USB cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI specifications. 1.5.4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.6 Jumpers 1. otherwise, conflicts ... 1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by adjusting the software settings. 1. The onboard ...
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Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. The USBPW5-10 jumper is for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to reenter ... running in reduced power mode). Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. For system failure due to default values. 2. ASUS M2N68-AM SE2 1-8 Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! ...
Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. The USBPW5-10 jumper is for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to reenter ... running in reduced power mode). Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. For system failure due to default values. 2. ASUS M2N68-AM SE2 1-8 Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! ...
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.../mouse and USB port 1-4 wake-up the computer by pressing a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. Keyboard/mouse power (3-pin PS2_USBPW1-4) This jumper allows you can supply at least 1A on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar...No link Green 10Mbps connection LED LED (Orange) (Green) LAN port 1-9 Chapter 1: Product introduction This port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can wake up feature. The PS2_USBPW1-4 jumper is for the rear USB ports. 1.7 Connectors 1.7.1 Rear panel ports 1 2 34 10 9 8 7 ...
.../mouse and USB port 1-4 wake-up the computer by pressing a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. Keyboard/mouse power (3-pin PS2_USBPW1-4) This jumper allows you can supply at least 1A on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar...No link Green 10Mbps connection LED LED (Orange) (Green) LAN port 1-9 Chapter 1: Product introduction This port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can wake up feature. The PS2_USBPW1-4 jumper is for the rear USB ports. 1.7 Connectors 1.7.1 Rear panel ports 1 2 34 10 9 8 7 ...
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...the chassis power LED cable to the HDD. • Power/Soft-off the system power. 9. The IDE LED lights up when you turn on the BIOS settings. See page 2-10 for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up or flashes when...Front Panel Select item in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin HDLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. ASUS M2N68-AM SE2 1-14 8. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. If you want to connect an AC97 front panel audio module to this connector, ...
...the chassis power LED cable to the HDD. • Power/Soft-off the system power. 9. The IDE LED lights up when you turn on the BIOS settings. See page 2-10 for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up or flashes when...Front Panel Select item in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin HDLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. ASUS M2N68-AM SE2 1-14 8. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. If you want to connect an AC97 front panel audio module to this connector, ...
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...Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is capable of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the following methods: Updating from... the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. 3. Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. Updating the BIOS: To update the BIOS: 1. b. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the ...
...Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is capable of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the following methods: Updating from... the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. 3. Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. Updating the BIOS: To update the BIOS: 1. b. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the ...
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... to a USB port, then launch EZ Flash 2 in either of the following : ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.34 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: M2N68-AM SE2 VER: 0207 (H:00 B01) DATE: 01/07/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: ...supports the ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 ASUS M2N68-AM SE2 Updating from a file, then click Next. Press . Locate the BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. b. Download the latest BIOS file from...
... to a USB port, then launch EZ Flash 2 in either of the following : ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.34 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: M2N68-AM SE2 VER: 0207 (H:00 B01) DATE: 01/07/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: ...supports the ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 ASUS M2N68-AM SE2 Updating from a file, then click Next. Press . Locate the BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. b. Download the latest BIOS file from...
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..., the utility will not function. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-3 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is found ! Turn on the system. 2. When the BIOS file is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. • Prepare the motherboard Support DVD or a USB flash disk containing...
..., the utility will not function. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-3 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is found ! Turn on the system. 2. When the BIOS file is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. • Prepare the motherboard Support DVD or a USB flash disk containing...
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... of the following procedures: • Restart using this section are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to "Run Setup." 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program when you to set the system date. 2-4 ASUS M2N68-AM SE2 If the system becomes unstable after POST, reboot the system by doing...
... of the following procedures: • Restart using this section are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to "Run Setup." 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program when you to set the system date. 2-4 ASUS M2N68-AM SE2 If the system becomes unstable after POST, reboot the system by doing...
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...Onboard IDE Controller [Enabled] Enables or disables the onboard IDE controller. Select a device item then press to configure the item. The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra... options: [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-5 When set to [Auto], the data transfer from and to [Auto] allows automatic selection of the appropriate IDE device type. Select ...
...Onboard IDE Controller [Enabled] Enables or disables the onboard IDE controller. Select a device item then press to configure the item. The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra... options: [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-5 When set to [Auto], the data transfer from and to [Auto] allows automatic selection of the appropriate IDE device type. Select ...
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... options: [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory 2-6 ASUS M2N68-AM SE2 These values are not user-configurable. Setting to display the SATA device information. When set...
... options: [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory 2-6 ASUS M2N68-AM SE2 These values are not user-configurable. Setting to display the SATA device information. When set...
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... appears only when the CPU Overclocking item is set to malfunction. Configuration options: [100] [101] - [149] [150] Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-7 Loads the optimal settings for the CPU and other system devices. Allows you to change the settings for the system. [Overclock Profile... the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to [Manual]. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Adjust System Frequency etc. ...
... appears only when the CPU Overclocking item is set to malfunction. Configuration options: [100] [101] - [149] [150] Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-7 Loads the optimal settings for the CPU and other system devices. Allows you to change the settings for the system. [Overclock Profile... the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to [Manual]. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Adjust System Frequency etc. ...
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...Disabled] [Enabled] Secure Virtual Machine Mode [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the AMD Secure Virtual Machine mode. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-9 GART Error Reporting [Disabled] This option should remain disabled for testing purpose. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Allows you to enable or... or disables the CPU prefetching. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.35V] 2.4.2 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects.
...Disabled] [Enabled] Secure Virtual Machine Mode [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the AMD Secure Virtual Machine mode. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-9 GART Error Reporting [Disabled] This option should remain disabled for testing purpose. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Allows you to enable or... or disables the CPU prefetching. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.35V] 2.4.2 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects.
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...The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-11 Take caution when changing the settings of the PCI PnP menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to select the ...operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot. When set to [Yes] and if you to set to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in this menu allows you to display the configuration options. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration ...
...The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-11 Take caution when changing the settings of the PCI PnP menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to select the ...operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot. When set to [Yes] and if you to set to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in this menu allows you to display the configuration options. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration ...