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Contents 1.11 Software support 1-28 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-28 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-28 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 utility 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...
Contents 1.11 Software support 1-28 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-28 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-28 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 utility 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...
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... connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector BIOS ASUS special features ASUS overclocking features 8Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, ACPI2.0a, SM BIOS 2.5 ASUS EPU-4 Engine ASUS Core Unlocker ASUS Anti-Surge Protection 100% All high quality conductive polymer capacitors (on M4N68T-M V2 only) ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Q-Fan ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS AI NET 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 ASUS Turbo Key SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection...
... connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector BIOS ASUS special features ASUS overclocking features 8Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, ACPI2.0a, SM BIOS 2.5 ASUS EPU-4 Engine ASUS Core Unlocker ASUS Anti-Surge Protection 100% All high quality conductive polymer capacitors (on M4N68T-M V2 only) ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Q-Fan ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS AI NET 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 ASUS Turbo Key SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection...
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1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you to update the BIOS from a USB flash disk before entering the OS. with just a simple switch. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or a.... The actual overclocking result depends on the system configuration. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from switching power supply (PSU). ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-3 Core Unlocker ASUS Core Unlocker simplifies the activation of a latent AMD®...
1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you to update the BIOS from a USB flash disk before entering the OS. with just a simple switch. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or a.... The actual overclocking result depends on the system configuration. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from switching power supply (PSU). ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-3 Core Unlocker ASUS Core Unlocker simplifies the activation of a latent AMD®...
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... update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is capable of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select then click Next. Place the support DVD into the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. ASUS M4N68T-M Series 2-1 Select the ASUS...
... update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is capable of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select then click Next. Place the support DVD into the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. ASUS M4N68T-M Series 2-1 Select the ASUS...
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... drives until the correct BIOS file is found, then press . b. Updating from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.44 FLASH TYPE: WINBOND W25X80 Current ROM BOARD: M4N68T-M-V2 VER: 0303 (H:00...
... drives until the correct BIOS file is found, then press . b. Updating from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.44 FLASH TYPE: WINBOND W25X80 Current ROM BOARD: M4N68T-M-V2 VER: 0303 (H:00...
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...support DVD or a removable device that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. ASUS M4N68T-M Series 2-3 Turn off the system after the utility completes the updating process and turn it on the system. 2. DO NOT shut... down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings ...
...support DVD or a removable device that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. ASUS M4N68T-M Series 2-3 Turn off the system after the utility completes the updating process and turn it on the system. 2. DO NOT shut... down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings ...
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... ensure optimum performance. See section 2.8 Exit Menu. • The BIOS setup screens in using the first two options. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for reference only. Using the power button, reset button, or... system off then back on your data or system. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines.
... ensure optimum performance. See section 2.8 Exit Menu. • The BIOS setup screens in using the first two options. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for reference only. Using the power button, reset button, or... system off then back on your data or system. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines.
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... normal operation. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS Core Unlocker [Disabled] Enables the ASUS Core Unlocker to disable this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Configuration options: [On] [Off] 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Enables or disables Microcode Updation. GART Error Reporting [Disabled] This option should...
... normal operation. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS Core Unlocker [Disabled] Enables the ASUS Core Unlocker to disable this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Configuration options: [On] [Off] 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Enables or disables Microcode Updation. GART Error Reporting [Disabled] This option should...
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...update BIOS. In the Name sub-item, type your profile name and press , and then choose a profile number to save your choice. Press , and choose a profile to display the sub-menu. Profile AI NET2 Press ENTER to run the utility. 2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS information Main Advanced M4N68T-M-V2 BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Version 0301 ASUS... EZ Flash 2 ASUS O.C. When you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Start O.C. Profile This item ...
...update BIOS. In the Name sub-item, type your profile name and press , and then choose a profile number to save your choice. Press , and choose a profile to display the sub-menu. Profile AI NET2 Press ENTER to run the utility. 2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS information Main Advanced M4N68T-M-V2 BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Version 0301 ASUS... EZ Flash 2 ASUS O.C. When you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Start O.C. Profile This item ...
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ASUSTek O.C. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4N68T-M Series 2-23 Profile Utility V1.44 Current CMOS BOARD: M4N68T-M-V2 VER: 0303 (H:00 B:00) DATE: 07/1209/2010 Restore CMOS BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\ C: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] ...and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the CMO file can be loaded. 2.7.3 AI NET 2...
ASUSTek O.C. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4N68T-M Series 2-23 Profile Utility V1.44 Current CMOS BOARD: M4N68T-M-V2 VER: 0303 (H:00 B:00) DATE: 07/1209/2010 Restore CMOS BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\ C: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] ...and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the CMO file can be loaded. 2.7.3 AI NET 2...