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... 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 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 ...
... 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 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 ...
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...): - HT frequency tuning from 100MHz to 150MHz at 1MHz increment - 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: - PCIe frequency tuning from 200MHz to change without notice. ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer...
...): - HT frequency tuning from 100MHz to 150MHz at 1MHz increment - 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: - PCIe frequency tuning from 200MHz to change without notice. ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer...
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...) to ensure a quiet, cool, and efficient operation. ASUS MyLogo2™ Turn your favorite photos into an overclocking button. ASUS M4N68T V2 Series 1-3 After the easy setup, Turbo Key boosts performances without performing complicated BIOS changes. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a unique power saving technology that contains the BIOS file. ASUS AI NET2 ASUS AI NET2 remotely detects the cable connection...
...) to ensure a quiet, cool, and efficient operation. ASUS MyLogo2™ Turn your favorite photos into an overclocking button. ASUS M4N68T V2 Series 1-3 After the easy setup, Turbo Key boosts performances without performing complicated BIOS changes. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a unique power saving technology that contains the BIOS file. ASUS AI NET2 ASUS AI NET2 remotely detects the cable connection...
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.... • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before removing or plugging in the bag that lights up to overclocking failure. Green ASUS This motherboard and its power cord. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that came with the European Union's Restriction on ... before touching any motherboard component. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to their default settings. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. M4N68T V2 Series SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off M4N68T V2 Series Onboard LED 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction
.... • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before removing or plugging in the bag that lights up to overclocking failure. Green ASUS This motherboard and its power cord. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that came with the European Union's Restriction on ... before touching any motherboard component. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to their default settings. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. 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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... 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC M4N68T V2 Series Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Removing the cap will cause ... seconds, then move the jumper again to default values. ASUS M4N68T V2 Series 1-17 Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper ... Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to reenter data. 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. ...
... 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC M4N68T V2 Series Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Removing the cap will cause ... seconds, then move the jumper again to default values. ASUS M4N68T V2 Series 1-17 Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper ... Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to reenter data. 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. ...
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...USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, USBPW5-10) Set these jumpers to +5VSB to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in the BIOS. Set these jumpers to +5V to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up the computer from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to ... the computer by pressing a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting 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 When you set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB), you to wake up feature. This feature requires...
...USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, USBPW5-10) Set these jumpers to +5VSB to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in the BIOS. Set these jumpers to +5V to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up the computer from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to ... the computer by pressing a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting 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 When you set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB), you to wake up feature. This feature requires...
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... 1. This port 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 [HD Audio]. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is purchased separately. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction See section 2.4.3 ... devices or other serial devices. 10. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. PS/2 Keyboard port (purple). GND PRESENCE# SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC M4N68T V2 Series AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'...
... 1. This port 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 [HD Audio]. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is purchased separately. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction See section 2.4.3 ... devices or other serial devices. 10. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. PS/2 Keyboard port (purple). GND PRESENCE# SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC M4N68T V2 Series AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'...
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...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. ASUS M4N68T V2 Series 1-23 If you install Serial ATA hard disk drives..., you intend to [Enabled]. M4N68T V2 Series SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 ...
...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. ASUS M4N68T V2 Series 1-23 If you install Serial ATA hard disk drives..., you intend to [Enabled]. M4N68T V2 Series SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 ...
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... the optical drive. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. b. ASUS M4N68T V2 Series 2-1 From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select then click Next. Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the...
... the optical drive. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. b. ASUS M4N68T V2 Series 2-1 From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select then click Next. Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the...
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... instructions to update the BIOS without using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from a file, then click Next. Select Update BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2: 1. 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...
... instructions to update the BIOS without using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from a file, then click Next. Select Update BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2: 1. 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...
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... 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. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to the floppy disk drive, if supported...
... 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. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to the floppy disk drive, if supported...
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... 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 11/13/2009] IDE Configuration Primary IDE Master Primary IDE ... F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc. Use the navigation keys to select a field. Select Screen Select Item +- ASUS M4N68T V2 Series 2-5 Some of a menu screen are the navigation keys for special functions Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings. To select an...
... 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 11/13/2009] IDE Configuration Primary IDE Master Primary IDE ... F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc. Use the navigation keys to select a field. Select Screen Select Item +- ASUS M4N68T V2 Series 2-5 Some of a menu screen are the navigation keys for special functions Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings. To select an...
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... menu screen when there are items that menu. Use [+] or [-] to select a field. To change the value of options. 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 [...TAB] to configure system Time. 2.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of the selected item. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that do not fit on the screen. For ...
... menu screen when there are items that menu. Use [+] or [-] to select a field. To change the value of options. 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 [...TAB] to configure system Time. 2.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of the selected item. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that do not fit on the screen. For ...
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Main Advanced Main Settings M4N68T V2 BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit System Time [19:34:30] ...] [SATA 1,2] [SATA1,2,3,4] nVidia RAID Function [Disabled] Enables or disables the nVidia RAID function. Refer to section 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen for information on the menu screen items and how to display the submenu. Select Screen Select Item +- Onboard ... or disables the onboard IDE port. 2.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you to configure your storage devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4N68T V2 Series 2-7
Main Advanced Main Settings M4N68T V2 BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit System Time [19:34:30] ...] [SATA 1,2] [SATA1,2,3,4] nVidia RAID Function [Disabled] Enables or disables the nVidia RAID function. Refer to section 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen for information on the menu screen items and how to display the submenu. Select Screen Select Item +- Onboard ... or disables the onboard IDE port. 2.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you to configure your storage devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4N68T V2 Series 2-7
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...items allow you an overview of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. Select Screen Select Item +- CPU Overclocking [Auto] Selects the CPU overclocking options... CPU internal frequency. Take caution when changing the settings of the general system specifications. Main Advanced Advanced Settings Power M4N68T V2 BIOS Setup Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Version 0301 Adjust System Frequency ...
...items allow you an overview of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. Select Screen Select Item +- CPU Overclocking [Auto] Selects the CPU overclocking options... CPU internal frequency. Take caution when changing the settings of the general system specifications. Main Advanced Advanced Settings Power M4N68T V2 BIOS Setup Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Version 0301 Adjust System Frequency ...
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... storage device is plugged in HiSpeed (480Mbps) or Full Speed (12Mbps). Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] ASUS M4N68T V2 Series 2-15 Legacy USB Support [Auto] Allows you to initialize. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is disabled. USB Mass Storage Device Configuration USB... Mass Storage Reset Delay [20 Sec] Sets the maximum time that the BIOS waits for the USB storage device to enable or disable support for Legacy USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard...
... storage device is plugged in HiSpeed (480Mbps) or Full Speed (12Mbps). Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] ASUS M4N68T V2 Series 2-15 Legacy USB Support [Auto] Allows you to initialize. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is disabled. USB Mass Storage Device Configuration USB... Mass Storage Reset Delay [20 Sec] Sets the maximum time that the BIOS waits for the USB storage device to enable or disable support for Legacy USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard...
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...], the system goes on By PCI (-E) Device [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this item set to display the configuration options. Main Advanced Power Settings Power M4N68T V2 BIOS Setup Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode [Auto] ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] APM Configuration HW Monitor Configuration Version 0301 Select the ACPI state... item then press to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller (APIC). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS information
...], the system goes on By PCI (-E) Device [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this item set to display the configuration options. Main Advanced Power Settings Power M4N68T V2 BIOS Setup Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode [Auto] ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] APM Configuration HW Monitor Configuration Version 0301 Select the ACPI state... item then press to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller (APIC). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS information
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...decrease the time needed to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. When this item is set the CD-ROM drive as the first boot device. Main Advanced Boot Settings Power Boot Device Priority M4N68T V2 BIOS Setup Boot Tools Exit Boot Settings ...Configuration Security Version 0301 Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence. Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] 2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuration options: [Removable Dev.] [Hard Drive] ...
...decrease the time needed to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. When this item is set the CD-ROM drive as the first boot device. Main Advanced Boot Settings Power Boot Device Priority M4N68T V2 BIOS Setup Boot Tools Exit Boot Settings ...Configuration Security Version 0301 Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence. Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] 2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuration options: [Removable Dev.] [Hard Drive] ...
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...Setup] [Always] 2.7 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to clear the user password. When you to run the utility to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Select the Change User Password item and press . 2. When set your choice. After you set to six letters, or ...steps as in a password containing up to [Always], BIOS checks for details. 2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS information See section 2.1.2 for user password both , then press . 3. Profile AI NET2 M4N68T V2 BIOS Setup Boot Tools Exit Version 0301 Press ENTER to select and update BIOS. This utility supports: 1.FAT 12/16/32 (r/w) ...
...Setup] [Always] 2.7 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to clear the user password. When you to run the utility to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Select the Change User Password item and press . 2. When set your choice. After you set to six letters, or ...steps as in a password containing up to [Always], BIOS checks for details. 2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS information See section 2.1.2 for user password both , then press . 3. Profile AI NET2 M4N68T V2 BIOS Setup Boot Tools Exit Version 0301 Press ENTER to select and update BIOS. This utility supports: 1.FAT 12/16/32 (r/w) ...
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...selections, choose this option, a confirmation window appears. Discard Changes This option allows you to the BIOS items. Main Advanced Power Exit Options Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults M4N68T V2 BIOS Setup Boot Tools Exit Version 0301 Exit system setup after saving the cahnges. Select OK to ... to the Setup program. Select one of the parameters on even when the PC is turned off. F10 key can be used for the BIOS items, and save changes and exit. When you select this option or if you to load the default values for each of the options...
...selections, choose this option, a confirmation window appears. Discard Changes This option allows you to the BIOS items. Main Advanced Power Exit Options Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults M4N68T V2 BIOS Setup Boot Tools Exit Version 0301 Exit system setup after saving the cahnges. Select OK to ... to the Setup program. Select one of the parameters on even when the PC is turned off. F10 key can be used for the BIOS items, and save changes and exit. When you select this option or if you to load the default values for each of the options...