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... and the location where you . SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED...
... and the location where you . SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED...
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... of 1920 x 1440 (@75Hz) 1 x PCIe x16 slot 1 x PCIe x1 slot 2 x PCI slots 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100 connector 4 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s connectors support RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5, and JBOD configurations RTL8211CL-VB Gb LAN VIA VT1708S supports 8-channel* High Definition Audio Supports Anti-pop function and Multi-streaming technologies Supports S/PDIF_OUT interface * Use the chassis with max. M4N68T-M Series specifications summary CPU Chipset Front side bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage / RAID LAN Audio USB Back panel I/O ports AMD® Socket AM3 for AMD® Phenom™ II...
... of 1920 x 1440 (@75Hz) 1 x PCIe x16 slot 1 x PCIe x1 slot 2 x PCI slots 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100 connector 4 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s connectors support RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5, and JBOD configurations RTL8211CL-VB Gb LAN VIA VT1708S supports 8-channel* High Definition Audio Supports Anti-pop function and Multi-streaming technologies Supports S/PDIF_OUT interface * Use the chassis with max. M4N68T-M Series specifications summary CPU Chipset Front side bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage / RAID LAN Audio USB Back panel I/O ports AMD® Socket AM3 for AMD® Phenom™ II...
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... Conductive Polymer Capacitors (on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for high-speed data retrieval and save. Dual-Channel DDR3 1800 (O.C.) support This motherboard supports DDR3 memory that automatically detects and identifies what types of peripherals are plugged into the audio I/O jacks and notifies users of inappropriate connection, which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for durability, improved lifespan...
... Conductive Polymer Capacitors (on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for high-speed data retrieval and save. Dual-Channel DDR3 1800 (O.C.) support This motherboard supports DDR3 memory that automatically detects and identifies what types of peripherals are plugged into the audio I/O jacks and notifies users of inappropriate connection, which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for durability, improved lifespan...
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... loading to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that detects the current system loadings and adjusts the power consumption in real time. Core Unlocker ASUS Core Unlocker simplifies the activation of a latent AMD® CPU- The actual overclocking result depends on the system configuration. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you to update the BIOS from switching power supply (PSU). with just a simple switch. ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is an auto-recovery...
... loading to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that detects the current system loadings and adjusts the power consumption in real time. Core Unlocker ASUS Core Unlocker simplifies the activation of a latent AMD® CPU- The actual overclocking result depends on the system configuration. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you to update the BIOS from switching power supply (PSU). with just a simple switch. ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is an auto-recovery...
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... and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN and 3-pin CHA_FAN) 1-27 12. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-21 8. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) 1-23 15. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) 1-18 ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-7 Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-4) 1-24 2. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, 1-26 USB910) 3. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin 1-22 11. AMD CPU socket 1-8 13. DDR3 DIMM sockets 1-11 14. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-27 7. Internal speaker connector (4- Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) 1-19 9. 1.5.3 Motherboard layout...
... and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN and 3-pin CHA_FAN) 1-27 12. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-21 8. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) 1-23 15. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) 1-18 ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-7 Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-4) 1-24 2. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, 1-26 USB910) 3. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin 1-22 11. AMD CPU socket 1-8 13. DDR3 DIMM sockets 1-11 14. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-27 7. Internal speaker connector (4- Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) 1-19 9. 1.5.3 Motherboard layout...
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... a chassis). 3. ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-17 Keep the screw for the expansion card. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Assign an IRQ to the card. 3. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you intend to use...
... a chassis). 3. ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-17 Keep the screw for the expansion card. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Assign an IRQ to the card. 3. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you intend to use...
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... Start > Control Panel > Sounds and Audio Devices > Sound Playback to the fan connectors. These are not jumpers! 8. Insufficient air flow inside the system may be different based on the motherboard, ensuring that the audio device of the connector. The S/PDIF module is VIA High Definition Audio (the name may damage the motherboard components. ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-27 CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND M4N68T-M V2 CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND M4N68T-M Series fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect...
... Start > Control Panel > Sounds and Audio Devices > Sound Playback to the fan connectors. These are not jumpers! 8. Insufficient air flow inside the system may be different based on the motherboard, ensuring that the audio device of the connector. The S/PDIF module is VIA High Definition Audio (the name may damage the motherboard components. ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-27 CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND M4N68T-M V2 CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND M4N68T-M Series fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect...
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...; Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Refer to avail all motherboard features. The following screen is NOT enabled on your OS documentation for detailed information. • Ensure that you install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions / Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 1.11.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software...
...; Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Refer to avail all motherboard features. The following screen is NOT enabled on your OS documentation for detailed information. • Ensure that you install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions / Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 1.11.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software...
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... Auto Select then click Next. ASUS M4N68T-M Series 2-1 From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that comes with the motherboard package. Quit all its features. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to download then click Next. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Follow the onscreen instructions to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case...
... Auto Select then click Next. ASUS M4N68T-M Series 2-1 From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that comes with the motherboard package. Quit all its features. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to download then click Next. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Follow the onscreen instructions to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case...
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...; Enter the BIOS setup program. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information Press to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. b. Before you to switch between drives until the correct BIOS file is found, then press . Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. Select Update BIOS from the Open window...
...; Enter the BIOS setup program. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information Press to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. b. Before you to switch between drives until the correct BIOS file is found, then press . Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. Select Update BIOS from the Open window...
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... to 2.2.7 Pop-up window. 2.2.7 Pop-up window Main Advanced M4N68T-M-V2 UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit Select a menu item then press Suspend Mode ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC support to display the other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, Tools, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 2.2.5 Submenu items A solid triangle before each item on a menu screen means that menu. Press the / arrow keys or / keys to display a pop-up window Scroll bar 2.2.9 General help...
... to 2.2.7 Pop-up window. 2.2.7 Pop-up window Main Advanced M4N68T-M-V2 UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit Select a menu item then press Suspend Mode ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC support to display the other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, Tools, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 2.2.5 Submenu items A solid triangle before each item on a menu screen means that menu. Press the / arrow keys or / keys to display a pop-up window Scroll bar 2.2.9 General help...
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... Main Settings M4N68T-M-V2 BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit System Time [22:03:55] System Date [Mon 01/07/2002] IDE Configuration Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] System Information Version 0301 Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to navigate through them. Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4N68T-M Series 2-7 2.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup...
... Main Settings M4N68T-M-V2 BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit System Time [22:03:55] System Date [Mon 01/07/2002] IDE Configuration Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] System Information Version 0301 Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to navigate through them. Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4N68T-M Series 2-7 2.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup...
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... of the appropriate IDE device type. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Configuration options: [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select [CDROM] if you are not user-configurable. Select [ARMD] (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is a separate submenu for each IDE/SATA device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) Mode [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sectors...
... of the appropriate IDE device type. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Configuration options: [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select [CDROM] if you are not user-configurable. Select [ARMD] (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is a separate submenu for each IDE/SATA device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) Mode [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sectors...
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...] ASUS M4N68T-M Series 2-9 Select Screen Select Item +- BIOS Information Displays the 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 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. Main Advanced Advanced Settings Power M4N68T-M-V2 BIOS Setup Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices...
...] ASUS M4N68T-M Series 2-9 Select Screen Select Item +- BIOS Information Displays the 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 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. Main Advanced Advanced Settings Power M4N68T-M-V2 BIOS Setup Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices...
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...[Manual]. GPU Frequency [300] Sets the GPU Engine Clock. Use / keys to adjust the ratio. Configuration options: [Auto] [Overclock 3%] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 7%] PCIE Overclocking [Auto] Configures the PCIE overclocking. Configuration options: [Min.=100] [Max.=150] GPU Overclocking [Auto] Configures the GPU overclocking. The valid value ranges vary depending on your CPU model. Configuration options: [Min.=300] [Max.=1000] Processor Frequency Multiplier [Auto] Sets the processor frequency multiplier. Configuration options: [Auto] [Min. = 1.20000V] [Max. = 1.38000V] CPU Over Voltage...
...[Manual]. GPU Frequency [300] Sets the GPU Engine Clock. Use / keys to adjust the ratio. Configuration options: [Auto] [Overclock 3%] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 7%] PCIE Overclocking [Auto] Configures the PCIE overclocking. Configuration options: [Min.=100] [Max.=150] GPU Overclocking [Auto] Configures the GPU overclocking. The valid value ranges vary depending on your CPU model. Configuration options: [Min.=300] [Max.=1000] Processor Frequency Multiplier [Auto] Sets the processor frequency multiplier. Configuration options: [Auto] [Min. = 1.20000V] [Max. = 1.38000V] CPU Over Voltage...
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...] ASUS M4N68T-M Series 2-13 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Channel Interleaving [XOR of Address bits [20:16, 9]] Enable Clock to All DIMMs [Disabled] Enables unused Clocks to set the ECC mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DCT Unganged Mode [Always] Allows you to enable or disable MemClk Tri-Stating during C3 and Alt VID. Configuration options: [Auto] [Always] Power Down Enable [Disabled] Allows you to enable the channel memory interleaving. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Basic] [Good] [Super] [Max] [User] SouthBridge Configuration Primary Graphics Adapter...
...] ASUS M4N68T-M Series 2-13 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Channel Interleaving [XOR of Address bits [20:16, 9]] Enable Clock to All DIMMs [Disabled] Enables unused Clocks to set the ECC mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DCT Unganged Mode [Always] Allows you to enable or disable MemClk Tri-Stating during C3 and Alt VID. Configuration options: [Auto] [Always] Power Down Enable [Disabled] Allows you to enable the channel memory interleaving. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Basic] [Good] [Super] [Max] [User] SouthBridge Configuration Primary Graphics Adapter...
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... Port mode. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] This item appears only when the MAC LAN item is set to [Auto]. Configuration options: [Normal] [EPP] [ECP] [EPP+ECP] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7] 2.4.5 PCIPnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you to select the Parallel Port base addresses. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] Front Panel Select [HD Audio] This item appears only when the Azalia Audio item is set to change...
... Port mode. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] This item appears only when the MAC LAN item is set to [Auto]. Configuration options: [Normal] [EPP] [ECP] [EPP+ECP] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7] 2.4.5 PCIPnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you to select the Parallel Port base addresses. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] Front Panel Select [HD Audio] This item appears only when the Azalia Audio item is set to change...
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... the USB 2.0 controller in . If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is detected, the item shows None. Setting to Auto allows the system to display the configuration options. If no USB device is disabled. Configuration options: [FullSpeed] [HiSpeed] The following items only appear when a USB storage device is enabled. Select an item then press to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] ASUS M4N68T-M Series 2-15 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] USB 2.0 Controller Mode...
... the USB 2.0 controller in . If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is detected, the item shows None. Setting to Auto allows the system to display the configuration options. If no USB device is disabled. Configuration options: [FullSpeed] [HiSpeed] The following items only appear when a USB storage device is enabled. Select an item then press to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] ASUS M4N68T-M Series 2-15 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] USB 2.0 Controller Mode...
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Main Advanced M4N68T-M-V2 BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Version 0301 Power Settings Suspend Mode [Auto] ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Select the ACPI state used for System Suspend. Configuration options: [S1 (POS) Only] [S3 Only] [Auto] 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled] Allows you to change the settings for the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) and the Advanced Power Management (APM). When this item is set to [Always On], the system goes on By PCI(-E) Device [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this item is included in the...
Main Advanced M4N68T-M-V2 BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Version 0301 Power Settings Suspend Mode [Auto] ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Select the ACPI state used for System Suspend. Configuration options: [S1 (POS) Only] [S3 Only] [Auto] 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled] Allows you to change the settings for the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) and the Advanced Power Management (APM). When this item is set to [Always On], the system goes on By PCI(-E) Device [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this item is included in the...
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... item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. ASUS M4N68T-M Series 2-19 Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to display the submenu. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set this item is set the CD-ROM drive as the first boot device. Main Advanced M4N68T-M-V2 BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Version 0301 Boot Settings Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Security Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence. Configuration options: [Removable Dev.] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM] [Disabled] • To select the boot device during system...
... item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. ASUS M4N68T-M Series 2-19 Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to display the submenu. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set this item is set the CD-ROM drive as the first boot device. Main Advanced M4N68T-M-V2 BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Version 0301 Boot Settings Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Security Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence. Configuration options: [Removable Dev.] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM] [Disabled] • To select the boot device during system...
