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Contents 1.11 Software support 1-27 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-27 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-27 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 2-3 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-4 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-5 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-5 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-5 2.2.4 Menu items 2-6 2.2.5 Submenu items 2-6 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-6 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-6 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-6 2.2.9 General help 2-6 2.3 Main menu 2-7 2.3.1 System Time...
Contents 1.11 Software support 1-27 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-27 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-27 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 2-3 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-4 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-5 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-5 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-5 2.2.4 Menu items 2-6 2.2.5 Submenu items 2-6 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-6 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-6 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-6 2.2.9 General help 2-6 2.3 Main menu 2-7 2.3.1 System Time...
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... sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you detect any area where it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. If you are using, contact your local power company. • If the power supply is... organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the BIOS parameters are also provided. About this guide is broken, do not try to the correct voltage in any damage, contact your retailer. vii Safety...
... sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you detect any area where it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. If you are using, contact your local power company. • If the power supply is... organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the BIOS parameters are also provided. About this guide is broken, do not try to the correct voltage in any damage, contact your retailer. vii Safety...
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.... 10 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at the mid-board, 4 ports at the mid-board - M4N68T V2 Series specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS unique features AMD® Socket AM3 for AMD® Phenom™ II x6 / Phenom™ II ...® VT1708S 8-channel* High Definition Audio CODEC - Supports S/PDIF Out interface at the back panel) Core Unlocker ASUS EPU-4 Engine ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS Q-Fan ASUS AI NET 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 (continued on the next page) ix We recommend a maximum of 3GB system memory if you install a...
.... 10 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at the mid-board, 4 ports at the mid-board - M4N68T V2 Series specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS unique features AMD® Socket AM3 for AMD® Phenom™ II x6 / Phenom™ II ...® VT1708S 8-channel* High Definition Audio CODEC - Supports S/PDIF Out interface at the back panel) Core Unlocker ASUS EPU-4 Engine ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS Q-Fan ASUS AI NET 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 (continued on the next page) ix We recommend a maximum of 3GB system memory if you install a...
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... 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI v2.0a, SM BIOS v2.5 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12... Frequency Selection): - HT frequency tuning from 100MHz to change without notice. M4N68T V2 Series specifications summary ASUS overclocking features Other features (M4N68T V2 only) Rear panel ports Internal connectors BIOS features Accessories Support DVD Form factor Intelligent overclocking tools: -
... 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI v2.0a, SM BIOS v2.5 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12... Frequency Selection): - HT frequency tuning from 100MHz to change without notice. M4N68T V2 Series specifications summary ASUS overclocking features Other features (M4N68T V2 only) Rear panel ports Internal connectors BIOS features Accessories Support DVD Form factor Intelligent overclocking tools: -
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...to activate the Core Unlocker function. ASUS AI NET2 ASUS AI NET2 remotely detects the cable connection immediately after you to update the BIOS from a USB flash disk before entering the OS. ASUS M4N68T V2 Series 1-3 Enjoy an instant performance ...boost by simply unlocking the extra cores, without interrupting ongoing work or games, simply through pressing the button. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a unique power saving technology that contains the BIOS file. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features Core Unlocker ASUS...
...to activate the Core Unlocker function. ASUS AI NET2 ASUS AI NET2 remotely detects the cable connection immediately after you to update the BIOS from a USB flash disk before entering the OS. ASUS M4N68T V2 Series 1-3 Enjoy an instant performance ...boost by simply unlocking the extra cores, without interrupting ongoing work or games, simply through pressing the button. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a unique power saving technology that contains the BIOS file. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features Core Unlocker ASUS...
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...with the component. • Before you should shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. This .... eliminates the need to their default settings. C.P.R. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to indicate that the system is in ...cause severe damage to overclocking failure. M4N68T V2 Series SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off M4N68T V2 Series Onboard LED 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction
...with the component. • Before you should shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. This .... eliminates the need to their default settings. C.P.R. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to indicate that the system is in ...cause severe damage to overclocking failure. M4N68T V2 Series SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off M4N68T V2 Series Onboard LED 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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... To install an expansion card: 1. Failure to do not need to the card. 3. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Keep the screw for information on the slot. 5. Align the card connector with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports... Express x16 graphics card that they support. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any.
... To install an expansion card: 1. Failure to do not need to the card. 3. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Keep the screw for information on the slot. 5. Align the card connector with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports... Express x16 graphics card that they support. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any.
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...seconds, then move the jumper again to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. ASUS M4N68T V2 Series 1-17 You can automatically reset parameter settings to pins 1-2. 3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. After clearing the CMOS,...system hangs due to pins 2-3. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. For system failure due ...
...seconds, then move the jumper again to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. ASUS M4N68T V2 Series 1-17 You can automatically reset parameter settings to pins 1-2. 3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. After clearing the CMOS,...system hangs due to pins 2-3. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. For system failure due ...
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...to +5VSB to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up the compurer from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in the BIOS. When you set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB), you to wake up feature. 2. Set these jumpers to +5V to CPU, DRAM...in reduced power mode). KBPWR 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) M4N68T V2 Series M4N68T V2 Series Keyboard power setting 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction USBPW1-4 12 23 M4N68T V2 Series +5V +5VSB (Default) USBPW5-10 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) M4N68T V2 Series USB device wake-up the computer from S3 and S4 sleep ...
...to +5VSB to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up the compurer from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in the BIOS. When you set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB), you to wake up feature. 2. Set these jumpers to +5V to CPU, DRAM...in reduced power mode). KBPWR 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) M4N68T V2 Series M4N68T V2 Series Keyboard power setting 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction USBPW1-4 12 23 M4N68T V2 Series +5V +5VSB (Default) USBPW5-10 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) M4N68T V2 Series USB device wake-up the computer from S3 and S4 sleep ...
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... MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition M4N68T V2 Series Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. Front panel audio connector (10... This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Select item in the BIOS to avail of the front panel audio I /O module that you want to connect a high definition front panel audio module to this connector....
... MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition M4N68T V2 Series Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. Front panel audio connector (10... This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Select item in the BIOS to avail of the front panel audio I /O module that you want to connect a high definition front panel audio module to this connector....
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...drives, you intend to [Enabled]. ASUS M4N68T V2 Series 1-23 Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, and SATA4) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for details. • The motherboard does not provide a floppy disk drive connector. M4N68T V2 Series SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 GND RSATA_RXN1...8226; For more details on RAID/AHCI, refer to the RAID/AHCI Supplementary Guide included in the folder named Manual in the BIOS to create a SATA RAID set, set through the onboard chipset. See 2.3.3 IDE Configuration for Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard disk and optical disk...
...drives, you intend to [Enabled]. ASUS M4N68T V2 Series 1-23 Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, and SATA4) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for details. • The motherboard does not provide a floppy disk drive connector. M4N68T V2 Series SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 GND RSATA_RXN1...8226; For more details on RAID/AHCI, refer to the RAID/AHCI Supplementary Guide included in the folder named Manual in the BIOS to create a SATA RAID set, set through the onboard chipset. See 2.3.3 IDE Configuration for Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard disk and optical disk...
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... the BIOS: 1. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Quit all Windows® applications before you want to download then click Next. b. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the following methods: Updating from the Internet, then click Next. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. c. ASUS M4N68T V2 Series...
... the BIOS: 1. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Quit all Windows® applications before you want to download then click Next. b. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the following methods: Updating from the Internet, then click Next. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. c. ASUS M4N68T V2 Series...
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... onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from a file, then click Next. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.44 FLASH TYPE: EON 25P/F80 Current ROM BOARD: M4N68T V2 VER: 0301 (H:00 B:00) DATE: 07/20...
... onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from a file, then click Next. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.44 FLASH TYPE: EON 25P/F80 Current ROM BOARD: M4N68T V2 VER: 0301 (H:00 B:00) DATE: 07/20...
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... the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the USB flash drive into M4N68TV2.ROM (for M4N68T V2) or M468LEV2.ROM (for M4N68T LE V2). • Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to the floppy...
... the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the USB flash drive into M4N68TV2.ROM (for M4N68T V2) or M468LEV2.ROM (for M4N68T LE V2). • Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to the floppy...
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...reset button, or the ++ keys to force reset from the operating system. • The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply to most conditions to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). We recommend that ... ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset button on . Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to turn the system off then ...
...reset button, or the ++ keys to force reset from the operating system. • The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply to most conditions to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). We recommend that ... ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset button on . Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to turn the system off then ...
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... Item +- Some of a menu screen are the navigation keys for special functions Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings. ASUS M4N68T V2 Series 2-5 Use [+] or [-] to another. Submenu items Navigation keys 2.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on the keyboard until the desired ... the bottom right corner of the navigation keys differ from one screen to configure system Time. 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields Main Advanced M4N68T V2 BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Main Settings System Time [19:34:30] System Date [Fri 11/...
... Item +- Some of a menu screen are the navigation keys for special functions Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings. ASUS M4N68T V2 Series 2-5 Use [+] or [-] to another. Submenu items Navigation keys 2.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on the keyboard until the desired ... the bottom right corner of the navigation keys differ from one screen to configure system Time. 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields Main Advanced M4N68T V2 BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Main Settings System Time [19:34:30] System Date [Fri 11/...
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...configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and is not user-configurable. To change the value of the selected item. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information Refer to 2.2.7 Pop-up window. 2.2.7 Pop-up window Scroll bar 2.2.9 General help At the top right corner of ... To display the submenu, select the item and press . 2.2.6 Configuration fields These fields show the values for that item. Main Advanced M4N68T V2 BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor [Auto] [Disabled] [EDniOsapabtbilloendesd] Enabled Use...
...configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and is not user-configurable. To change the value of the selected item. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information Refer to 2.2.7 Pop-up window. 2.2.7 Pop-up window Scroll bar 2.2.9 General help At the top right corner of ... To display the submenu, select the item and press . 2.2.6 Configuration fields These fields show the values for that item. Main Advanced M4N68T V2 BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor [Auto] [Disabled] [EDniOsapabtbilloendesd] Enabled Use...
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... BIOS menu screen for information on the menu screen items and how to display the submenu. Select an item then press to navigate through them. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Serial-ATA Devices [SATA1,2,3,4] Enables or disables the SATA port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4N68T V2 Series...screen appears, giving you to configure system Time. Use [+] or [-] to configure your storage devices. Main Advanced Main Settings M4N68T V2 BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit System Time [19:34:30] System Date [Fri 11/13/2009] IDE Configuration Primary IDE ...
... BIOS menu screen for information on the menu screen items and how to display the submenu. Select an item then press to navigate through them. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Serial-ATA Devices [SATA1,2,3,4] Enables or disables the SATA port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4N68T V2 Series...screen appears, giving you to configure system Time. Use [+] or [-] to configure your storage devices. Main Advanced Main Settings M4N68T V2 BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit System Time [19:34:30] System Date [Fri 11/13/2009] IDE Configuration Primary IDE ...
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...item to display the IDE/SATA device information. Setting this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA mode disabled. The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA...). LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode. 2.3.4 Primary IDE Master/Slave, SATA 1/2/3/4 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE drive. Type [Auto] Selects the type of IDE/SATA devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-8 Chapter...
...item to display the IDE/SATA device information. Setting this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA mode disabled. The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA...). LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode. 2.3.4 Primary IDE Master/Slave, SATA 1/2/3/4 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE drive. Type [Auto] Selects the type of IDE/SATA devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-8 Chapter...
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... to malfunction. CPU Overclocking [Auto] Selects the CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. AMIBIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Configuration options: [Manual] [Auto] [Standard] [Overclock Profile] ASUS M4N68T V2 Series 2-9 Take caution when changing the settings of the general system specifications. 2.3.5 System Information This menu gives you to change the...
... to malfunction. CPU Overclocking [Auto] Selects the CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. AMIBIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Configuration options: [Manual] [Auto] [Standard] [Overclock Profile] ASUS M4N68T V2 Series 2-9 Take caution when changing the settings of the general system specifications. 2.3.5 System Information This menu gives you to change the...