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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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... 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) - M4N68T-M specifications summary Internal I /O shield 1 x User Manual Drivers ASUS Update ASUS PC Probe II Anti...
... 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) - M4N68T-M specifications summary Internal I /O shield 1 x User Manual Drivers ASUS Update ASUS PC Probe II Anti...
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... loadings and adjusts the power consumption in real time. After the easy setup, Turbo Key boosts performances without performing complicated BIOS changes. ASUS MyLogo2™ Turn your system. Enjoy an instant performance boost by power surges from switching power supply (PSU). The ...latent AMD® CPU- ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to turn the PC power button into 256-color boot logos to ensure a quiet, cool, and efficient operation. ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-3 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you to update the BIOS from a USB flash ...
... loadings and adjusts the power consumption in real time. After the easy setup, Turbo Key boosts performances without performing complicated BIOS changes. ASUS MyLogo2™ Turn your system. Enjoy an instant performance boost by power surges from switching power supply (PSU). The ...latent AMD® CPU- ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to turn the PC power button into 256-color boot logos to ensure a quiet, cool, and efficient operation. ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-3 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you to update the BIOS from a USB flash ...
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... > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to complete the installation. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you want to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select then click Next. ASUS M4N68T-M Series 2-1 From the dropdown list, select either through the Internet. b. c. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you to download then click Next. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place...
... > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to complete the installation. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you want to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select then click Next. ASUS M4N68T-M Series 2-1 From the dropdown list, select either through the Internet. b. c. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you to download then click Next. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place...
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... 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. 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...
... 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. 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...
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.... • The removable devices that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using this utility. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the removable device that allows you to the floppy disk drive, if supported. 3. ASUS M4N68T-M Series 2-3 Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit...
.... • The removable devices that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using this utility. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the removable device that allows you to the floppy disk drive, if supported. 3. ASUS M4N68T-M Series 2-3 Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit...
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... We recommend that you failed to turn the system off then back on your data or system. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Do this chapter are for this motherboard apply to most conditions to ensure system compatibility and ... 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. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide ...
... We recommend that you failed to turn the system off then back on your data or system. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Do this chapter are for this motherboard apply to most conditions to ensure system compatibility and ... 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. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide ...
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...Quiet [Enabled] Enables or disables the AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet technology. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Enables or disables Microcode Updation. Select [Disabled] to set CPU Core Activation to get the full computing power of the processor. Configuration options: [.... Configuration options: [On] [Off] 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS information The driver developer may enable it for the normal operation. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS Core Unlocker [Disabled] Enables the ASUS Core Unlocker to [Manual]. 2nd Core [On] Enables or...
...Quiet [Enabled] Enables or disables the AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet technology. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Enables or disables Microcode Updation. Select [Disabled] to set CPU Core Activation to get the full computing power of the processor. Configuration options: [.... Configuration options: [On] [Off] 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS information The driver developer may enable it for the normal operation. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS Core Unlocker [Disabled] Enables the ASUS Core Unlocker to [Manual]. 2nd Core [On] Enables or...
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.... Start O.C. In the Name sub-item, type your choice. Press to run the utility to select and update BIOS. Load CMOS Profiles Allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. When you to run the utility to save and load CMOS. Profile Allows you press , a confirmation message ... for special functions. 2.7 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Select an item then press to load. Main Advanced M4N68T-M-V2 BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Version 0301 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS O.C. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], ...
.... Start O.C. In the Name sub-item, type your choice. Press to run the utility to select and update BIOS. Load CMOS Profiles Allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. When you to run the utility to save and load CMOS. Profile Allows you press , a confirmation message ... for special functions. 2.7 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Select an item then press to load. Main Advanced M4N68T-M-V2 BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Version 0301 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS O.C. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], ...
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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] Switch ...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 Check...
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] Switch ...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 Check...