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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...
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...
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... 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 Form factor 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 4 x SATA ...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) - M4N68T-M specifications summary Internal I /O shield 1 x User Manual Drivers ASUS Update ASUS PC Probe II Anti-Virus software ...
... 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 Form factor 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 4 x SATA ...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) - M4N68T-M specifications summary Internal I /O shield 1 x User Manual Drivers ASUS Update ASUS PC Probe II Anti-Virus software ...
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... BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that provides you with quick access to update the BIOS from SATA HDDs, ODDs and USB drives. ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you to the Internet and key applications before entering the Windows® OS. •...adjusts the CPU fan speed according to system loading to turn the PC power button into 256-color boot logos to USB drives only. ASUS M4N68T-M 1-3 ASUS MyLogo2™ Turn your system. After the easy setup, Turbo Key boosts performances without interrupting ongoing work or games, simply through pressing ...
... BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that provides you with quick access to update the BIOS from SATA HDDs, ODDs and USB drives. ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you to the Internet and key applications before entering the Windows® OS. •...adjusts the CPU fan speed according to system loading to turn the PC power button into 256-color boot logos to USB drives only. ASUS M4N68T-M 1-3 ASUS MyLogo2™ Turn your system. After the easy setup, Turbo Key boosts performances without interrupting ongoing work or games, simply through pressing ...
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Refer to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. 1.11 Software support ... software applications, and utilities that you can install to install If Autorun is for updates. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the Support DVD to change at www.asus.com for reference only. Click an icon to display Support DVD/motherboard information Click an...
Refer to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. 1.11 Software support ... software applications, and utilities that you can install to install If Autorun is for updates. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the Support DVD to change at www.asus.com for reference only. Click an icon to display Support DVD/motherboard information Click an...
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... instructions to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. ASUS M4N68T-M 2-1 Place the support DVD into the optical drive. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to complete the installation. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 3. b. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you update the BIOS using this...
... instructions to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. ASUS M4N68T-M 2-1 Place the support DVD into the optical drive. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to complete the installation. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 3. b. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you update the BIOS using this...
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... • Enter the BIOS setup program. 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 VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\ C: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/Home/...32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to enable it. 2. Select Update BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from a file, then click Next. ...
... • Enter the BIOS setup program. 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 VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\ C: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/Home/...32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to enable it. 2. Select Update BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from a file, then click Next. ...
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...BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Refer to the optical drive or the removable device that ASUS CrashFree BIOS supports vary with motherboard models. The utility automatically checks the devices for details. ASUS M4N68T-M 2-3 Insert the support DVD to section 2.8 Exit... menu for the BIOS file. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • The removable ...
...BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Refer to the optical drive or the removable device that ASUS CrashFree BIOS supports vary with motherboard models. The utility automatically checks the devices for details. ASUS M4N68T-M 2-3 Insert the support DVD to section 2.8 Exit... menu for the BIOS file. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • The removable ...
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...always shut down the system properly from a running operating system can cause damage to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). See section 2.8 Exit Menu. •...apply to most conditions to ensure optimum performance. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information Select the Load ...for reference only. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines.
...always shut down the system properly from a running operating system can cause damage to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). See section 2.8 Exit Menu. •...apply to most conditions to ensure optimum performance. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information Select the Load ...for reference only. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines.
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Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Enables or disables Microcode Updation. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.4.3 Chipset NorthBridge Configuration Memory Configuration Bank Interleaving [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable memory remapping around memory hole. Configuration options: [...
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Enables or disables Microcode Updation. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.4.3 Chipset NorthBridge Configuration Memory Configuration Bank Interleaving [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable memory remapping around memory hole. Configuration options: [...
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... as well as any personal information stored by the web browser (bookmarks, cookies, browsing history, etc.). ASUS M4N68T-M 2-21 2.7 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to enable or disable the ASUS Express Gate feature. Configuration options: [No] [Reset] When setting this item to [Reset], ensure to...run the utility to confirm your choice. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to select and update BIOS. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] Enter OS Timer [10 Seconds] Sets countdown duration that the system waits at the first...
... as well as any personal information stored by the web browser (bookmarks, cookies, browsing history, etc.). ASUS M4N68T-M 2-21 2.7 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to enable or disable the ASUS Express Gate feature. Configuration options: [No] [Reset] When setting this item to [Reset], ensure to...run the utility to confirm your choice. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to select and update BIOS. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] Enter OS Timer [10 Seconds] Sets countdown duration that the system waits at the first...
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...the current BIOS file to load. Profile Allows you to run the utility to sub-item. 2.7.3 ASUS O.C. ASUSTek O.C. Profile This item allows you to prevent the system boot failure! • We ...recommend that you to save your CMOS settings in the BIOS Flash. Profile Utility V1.44 Current CMOS BOARD: M4N68T-M VER: 0203 (H:00 B:01) DATE: 11/12/2009 Restore CMOS BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown... NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Add Your CMOS Profile Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from the same...
...the current BIOS file to load. Profile Allows you to run the utility to sub-item. 2.7.3 ASUS O.C. ASUSTek O.C. Profile This item allows you to prevent the system boot failure! • We ...recommend that you to save your CMOS settings in the BIOS Flash. Profile Utility V1.44 Current CMOS BOARD: M4N68T-M VER: 0203 (H:00 B:01) DATE: 11/12/2009 Restore CMOS BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown... NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Add Your CMOS Profile Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from the same...