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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...
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...
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... this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the BIOS parameters are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using the product, ensure that all power cables are also provided. How this guide... If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you detect any area where...
... this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the BIOS parameters are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using the product, ensure that all power cables are also provided. How this guide... If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you detect any area where...
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HT tuning from 100MHz up to 150MHz at 1MHz increment - M4N68T-M specifications summary Internal I /O shield 1 x User Manual Drivers ASUS Update ASUS PC Probe II Anti-Virus software (OEM version) MicroATX form factor: 9.6 in x 8.2 in (24.4 cm x ... connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x 24-pin ATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 8Mb Flash ROM, AMI 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) -
HT tuning from 100MHz up to 150MHz at 1MHz increment - M4N68T-M specifications summary Internal I /O shield 1 x User Manual Drivers ASUS Update ASUS PC Probe II Anti-Virus software (OEM version) MicroATX form factor: 9.6 in x 8.2 in (24.4 cm x ... connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x 24-pin ATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 8Mb Flash ROM, AMI 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) -
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... Gate supports installation on SATA HDDs, USB HDDs and flash drives with at least 1.2GB free disk space. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an ASUS exclusive OS that contains the BIOS file. ASUS M4N68T-M 1-3 ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you to personalize your system. After the easy setup, Turbo Key boosts performances without interrupting ongoing work...
... Gate supports installation on SATA HDDs, USB HDDs and flash drives with at least 1.2GB free disk space. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an ASUS exclusive OS that contains the BIOS file. ASUS M4N68T-M 1-3 ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you to personalize your system. After the easy setup, Turbo Key boosts performances without interrupting ongoing work...
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...system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to overclocking failure. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to their default settings. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). ASUS AI NET2 ASUS AI NET2 remotely ... the system and any faulty cable connections are reported back up to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is in real time. eliminates the need to 100 meters at 1 meter accuracy. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The...
...system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to overclocking failure. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to their default settings. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). ASUS AI NET2 ASUS AI NET2 remotely ... the system and any faulty cable connections are reported back up to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is in real time. eliminates the need to 100 meters at 1 meter accuracy. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The...
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...10. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin 1-22 11. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-27 7. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) 1-18 ASUS M4N68T-M 1-7 pin SPEAKER) 1-24 ATX12V) 4. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN and 3-pin CHA_FAN) 1-27 12. 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1 23 ...AM3 VGA LPT 7 USBPW1-4 USB34 24.4cm(9.6in) LAN1_USB12 Super I/O CPU_FAN EATXPWR AUDIO CHA_FAN Lithium Cell CMOS Power M4N68T-M PCIEX16 3 8Mb BIOS RTL 8211CL PCIEX1_1 PCI1 NVIDIA® MCP68 SE 8 CLRTC 2 SATA2 SATA4 PCI2 VIA VT1708S SB_PWR F_PANEL USB56 USB78...
...10. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin 1-22 11. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-27 7. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) 1-18 ASUS M4N68T-M 1-7 pin SPEAKER) 1-24 ATX12V) 4. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN and 3-pin CHA_FAN) 1-27 12. 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1 23 ...AM3 VGA LPT 7 USBPW1-4 USB34 24.4cm(9.6in) LAN1_USB12 Super I/O CPU_FAN EATXPWR AUDIO CHA_FAN Lithium Cell CMOS Power M4N68T-M PCIEX16 3 8Mb BIOS RTL 8211CL PCIEX1_1 PCI1 NVIDIA® MCP68 SE 8 CLRTC 2 SATA2 SATA4 PCI2 VIA VT1708S SB_PWR F_PANEL USB56 USB78...
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... latency. Size SS/DS Brand Chip NO. Apacer 78.0AGCD.CDZ(XMP) 2048MB(Kit of 3) SS/ DS Brand Chip NO. M4N68T-M Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1800(O.C.)MHz capability Vendor Part No. 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 512MB, 1GB, 2GB...of 2) SS Corsair CM3X2G1800C8D 2048MB DS Transcend TX1800KLU-2GK 1024MB SS N/A Heat-Sink Package N/A Heat-Sink Package N/A Heat-Sink Package Timing DIMM (BIOS) Voltage DIMM Support A* B* • • • • • DDR3-1600(O.C.)MHz capability Vendor A-Data Corsair Corsair Corsair Corsair Corsair...
... latency. Size SS/DS Brand Chip NO. Apacer 78.0AGCD.CDZ(XMP) 2048MB(Kit of 3) SS/ DS Brand Chip NO. M4N68T-M Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1800(O.C.)MHz capability Vendor Part No. 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 512MB, 1GB, 2GB...of 2) SS Corsair CM3X2G1800C8D 2048MB DS Transcend TX1800KLU-2GK 1024MB SS N/A Heat-Sink Package N/A Heat-Sink Package N/A Heat-Sink Package Timing DIMM (BIOS) Voltage DIMM Support A* B* • • • • • DDR3-1600(O.C.)MHz capability Vendor A-Data Corsair Corsair Corsair Corsair Corsair...
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...-HCH9(ECC) 1024MB SS N/A Heat-Sink Package 1024MB SS N/A SEC 813HCH9 K4B1G0846D 1024MB SS N/A K4B1G0846D(ECC) 2048MB DS Micron 9GF27D9KPT 2048MB DS N/A SEC816HCH9K4B1G0846D Timing DIMM (BIOS) Voltage DIMM Support A* B* • •• 7-7-7-18 1.5~1.6V • • 9-9-9-24 1.5~1.6V • • •• • 8-8-8-21 1.5-1.6V • • 7-7-7-18 1.5~1.6V • •...
...-HCH9(ECC) 1024MB SS N/A Heat-Sink Package 1024MB SS N/A SEC 813HCH9 K4B1G0846D 1024MB SS N/A K4B1G0846D(ECC) 2048MB DS Micron 9GF27D9KPT 2048MB DS N/A SEC816HCH9K4B1G0846D Timing DIMM (BIOS) Voltage DIMM Support A* B* • •• 7-7-7-18 1.5~1.6V • • 9-9-9-24 1.5~1.6V • • •• • 8-8-8-21 1.5-1.6V • • 7-7-7-18 1.5~1.6V • •...
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... Micron 9HF22D9KPT(ECC) Micron 8LD22D9JNL Micron 9HF22D9KPT Micron 9GF22D9KPT(ECC) N/A Heat-Sink Package Samsung SEC 901 HCF8 K4B1G0846E Samsung 846 K4B2G0846B-HCF8 Timing DIMM Voltage (BIOS) 7 7 7 7 7 1.5V 7 1.5V 7 7 7 7 7-7-7-16 1.75V DIMM Support A* B* • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •...B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into both the blue slots as one pair of dual-channel memory configuration. ASUS M4N68T-M 1-15 DDR3-1066MHz capability Vendor Part No. Visit the...
... Micron 9HF22D9KPT(ECC) Micron 8LD22D9JNL Micron 9HF22D9KPT Micron 9GF22D9KPT(ECC) N/A Heat-Sink Package Samsung SEC 901 HCF8 K4B1G0846E Samsung 846 K4B2G0846B-HCF8 Timing DIMM Voltage (BIOS) 7 7 7 7 7 1.5V 7 1.5V 7 7 7 7 7-7-7-16 1.75V DIMM Support A* B* • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •...B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into both the blue slots as one pair of dual-channel memory configuration. ASUS M4N68T-M 1-15 DDR3-1066MHz capability Vendor Part No. Visit the...
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Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Keep the screw for the card. 2. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the ...BIOS setup. 2. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Align the card connector with the PCI Express specifications. Turn on the slot. 5. ASUS M4N68T...
Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Keep the screw for the card. 2. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the ...BIOS setup. 2. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Align the card connector with the PCI Express specifications. Turn on the slot. 5. ASUS M4N68T...
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... the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. 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. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall...the cap back to reenter data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 3. 1.9 Jumpers 1. You can automatically reset parameter settings to overclocking. M4N68T-M CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) M4N68T-M Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Removing the cap will ...
... the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. 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. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall...the cap back to reenter data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 3. 1.9 Jumpers 1. You can automatically reset parameter settings to overclocking. M4N68T-M CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) M4N68T-M Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Removing the cap will ...
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This feature requires an ATX power supply that can wake up feature. KBPWR 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) M4N68T-M M4N68T-M Keyboard Power Setting ASUS M4N68T-M 1-19 When you set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB), you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up the computer by pressing a key on the... +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up the computer from S3 and S4 sleep...
This feature requires an ATX power supply that can wake up feature. KBPWR 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) M4N68T-M M4N68T-M Keyboard Power Setting ASUS M4N68T-M 1-19 When you set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB), you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up the computer by pressing a key on the... +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up the computer from S3 and S4 sleep...
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... audio I/O module that you want to connect a high definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Select item in the BIOS to this connector. ASUS M4N68T-M 1-21 GND PRESENCE# SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND...
... audio I/O module that you want to connect a high definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Select item in the BIOS to this connector. ASUS M4N68T-M 1-21 GND PRESENCE# SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND...
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... to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select then click Next. ASUS M4N68T-M 2-1 Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the following methods: Updating...
... to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select then click Next. ASUS M4N68T-M 2-1 Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the following methods: Updating...
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...menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to switch between drives until the correct BIOS file is found, then press . 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:... the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information Before you to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from a file, then click Next....
...menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to switch between drives until the correct BIOS file is found, then press . 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:... the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information Before you to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from a file, then click Next....
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... utility completes the updating process and turn it on the system. 2. ASUS M4N68T-M 2-3 Turn on again. For motherboards without a floppy connector, prepare a USB flash disk before using this utility. The utility automatically checks the devices for details. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to the floppy disk drive, if supported. 3. When the...
... utility completes the updating process and turn it on the system. 2. ASUS M4N68T-M 2-3 Turn on again. For motherboards without a floppy connector, prepare a USB flash disk before using this utility. The utility automatically checks the devices for details. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to the floppy disk drive, if supported. 3. When the...
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... for reference only. They may not exactly match what you in this motherboard. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this chapter are for this option only if you do not press , POST continues with...button to turn the 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 your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self-Test (POST...
... for reference only. They may not exactly match what you in this motherboard. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this chapter are for this option only if you do not press , POST continues with...button to turn the 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 your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self-Test (POST...
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... Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Main Settings System Time [19:34:30] System Date [Fri 11/13/2009] IDE Configuration Primary IDE Master Primary IDE ... settings Power For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration Boot For changing the system boot configuration Tools For configuring options for that particular menu. ASUS M4N68T-M 2-5 Use [+] or [-] to select items in the menu and change the settings.
... Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Main Settings System Time [19:34:30] System Date [Fri 11/13/2009] IDE Configuration Primary IDE Master Primary IDE ... settings Power For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration Boot For changing the system boot configuration Tools For configuring options for that particular menu. ASUS M4N68T-M 2-5 Use [+] or [-] to select items in the menu and change the settings.
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... on the screen. configurable, you can change the value of a field, select it then press to display a list of the selected item. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor [Auto] [Disabled] [EDniOsapabtbilloendesd] Enabled Use [ENTER], [TAB...
... on the screen. configurable, you can change the value of a field, select it then press to display a list of the selected item. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor [Auto] [Disabled] [EDniOsapabtbilloendesd] Enabled Use [ENTER], [TAB...
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... menu screen appears, giving you to configure your storage devices. Select an item then press to select a field. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4N68T-M 2-7 Main Advanced Main Settings Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit System Time [19:34:30] System Date [Fri 11/13/2009] IDE Configuration Primary IDE Master Primary IDE...
... menu screen appears, giving you to configure your storage devices. Select an item then press to select a field. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4N68T-M 2-7 Main Advanced Main Settings Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit System Time [19:34:30] System Date [Fri 11/13/2009] IDE Configuration Primary IDE Master Primary IDE...