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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: 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 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-5 2.2.3 Navigation keys 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: 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 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-5 2.2.3 Navigation keys 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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... to 150MHz at 1MHz increment ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100 cable 1 x I /O connectors BIOS ASUS special features ASUS overclocking features Accessories Support DVD ...BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, ACPI2.0a, SM BIOS 2.5 ASUS EPU-4 Engine ASUS Express Gate ASUS Anti-Surge ASUS Q-Fan ASUS CrashFree BIOS3 ASUS EZ Flash2 ASUS AI NET2 ASUS MyLogo2 ASUS Turbo Key SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) - PCIe frequency tuning from 200MHz to change without notice. M4N68T-M specifications summary Internal I /O shield 1 x User Manual Drivers ASUS Update ASUS...
... to 150MHz at 1MHz increment ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100 cable 1 x I /O connectors BIOS ASUS special features ASUS overclocking features Accessories Support DVD ...BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, ACPI2.0a, SM BIOS 2.5 ASUS EPU-4 Engine ASUS Express Gate ASUS Anti-Surge ASUS Q-Fan ASUS CrashFree BIOS3 ASUS EZ Flash2 ASUS AI NET2 ASUS MyLogo2 ASUS Turbo Key SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) - PCIe frequency tuning from 200MHz to change without notice. M4N68T-M specifications summary Internal I /O shield 1 x User Manual Drivers ASUS Update ASUS...
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...on SATA HDDs, USB HDDs and flash drives with quick access to update the BIOS from SATA HDDs, ODDs and USB drives. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you with at least 1.2GB free disk space. ASUS Q-Fan ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts the CPU fan speed according to system ...interrupting ongoing work or games, simply through pressing the button. It supports file downloading to ensure a quiet, cool, and efficient operation. ASUS MyLogo2™ Turn your system. ASUS M4N68T-M 1-3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an ASUS exclusive OS that contains the...
...on SATA HDDs, USB HDDs and flash drives with quick access to update the BIOS from SATA HDDs, ODDs and USB drives. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you with at least 1.2GB free disk space. ASUS Q-Fan ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts the CPU fan speed according to system ...interrupting ongoing work or games, simply through pressing the button. It supports file downloading to ensure a quiet, cool, and efficient operation. ASUS MyLogo2™ Turn your system. ASUS M4N68T-M 1-3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an ASUS exclusive OS that contains the...
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... a utility that allows you 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 the future. ASUS M4N68T-M 2-1 Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. c. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab...
... a utility that allows you 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 the future. ASUS M4N68T-M 2-1 Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. c. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab...
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...that contains the latest BIOS file 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 VER: 0203 (H:00 B:01) DATE: 11/12/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown...BIOS updating process and automatically reboots the system when done. Locate the BIOS file from a file, then click Next. Before you to update the BIOS without using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from a BIOS file a. b. To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2: 1. Press to enable it. 2. Updating from the ASUS...
...that contains the latest BIOS file 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 VER: 0203 (H:00 B:01) DATE: 11/12/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown...BIOS updating process and automatically reboots the system when done. Locate the BIOS file from a file, then click Next. Before you to update the BIOS without using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from a BIOS file a. b. To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2: 1. Press to enable it. 2. Updating from the ASUS...
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...under the Exit menu. 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! ASUS M4N68T-M 2-3 The utility automatically checks the devices for details. Doing so can ...restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a removable device that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in ...
...under the Exit menu. 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! ASUS M4N68T-M 2-3 The utility automatically checks the devices for details. Doing so can ...restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a removable device that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in ...
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... your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). We recommend that you always shut down the system properly from a running operating system can cause damage to guide you failed to update the BIOS or configure its routines. They may .... If the system becomes unstable after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset button on . Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to turn the system off then back on the system chassis. • Press the power button to download the latest...
... your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). We recommend that you always shut down the system properly from a running operating system can cause damage to guide you failed to update the BIOS or configure its routines. They may .... If the system becomes unstable after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset button on . Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to turn the system off then back on the system chassis. • Press the power button to download the latest...
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2.4.2 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. GART Error Reporting [Disabled] This option should remain disabled for testing purpose. Configuration options: [...64-bit width). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS information The driver developer may enable it for the normal operation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Enables or disables Microcode Updation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] MemClk Tristate C3/ATLVID [Disabled] ...
2.4.2 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. GART Error Reporting [Disabled] This option should remain disabled for testing purpose. Configuration options: [...64-bit width). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS information The driver developer may enable it for the normal operation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Enables or disables Microcode Updation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] MemClk Tristate C3/ATLVID [Disabled] ...
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..., American Megatrends, Inc. 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to confirm... or [No], then press to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Configuration options: [Auto]...ASUS M4N68T-M 2-21 2.7 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to the BIOS ...16/32 (r/w) 2.NTFS (read only) 3.CD-DISC (read only) ASUS O.C. Please see section 2.1.2 for special functions. Configuration options: [Prompt User...Data [No] Allows you press , a confirmation message appears. ASUS Express Gate is useful in the rare case where corrupt settings prevent... Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express...
..., American Megatrends, Inc. 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to confirm... or [No], then press to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Configuration options: [Auto]...ASUS M4N68T-M 2-21 2.7 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to the BIOS ...16/32 (r/w) 2.NTFS (read only) 3.CD-DISC (read only) ASUS O.C. Please see section 2.1.2 for special functions. Configuration options: [Prompt User...Data [No] Allows you press , a confirmation message appears. ASUS Express Gate is useful in the rare case where corrupt settings prevent... Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express...
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... to run the utility. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS information Start O.C. Load CMOS Profiles Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the CMO file can support devices such as a USB ...16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to store or load multiple BIOS settings. 2.7.3 ASUS O.C. Profile Utility V1.44 Current CMOS BOARD: M4N68T-M VER: 0203 (H:00 B:01) DATE: 11/12/2009 Restore CMOS BOARD: Unknown VER: ...
... to run the utility. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS information Start O.C. Load CMOS Profiles Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the CMO file can support devices such as a USB ...16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to store or load multiple BIOS settings. 2.7.3 ASUS O.C. Profile Utility V1.44 Current CMOS BOARD: M4N68T-M VER: 0203 (H:00 B:01) DATE: 11/12/2009 Restore CMOS BOARD: Unknown VER: ...