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....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 Time 2-7 2.3.2 System Date 2-7 2.3.3 IDE Configuration...
....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 Time 2-7 2.3.2 System Date 2-7 2.3.3 IDE Configuration...
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...technologies Supports S/PDIF_OUT interface * Use the chassis with max. We recommend a maximum of 4GB or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. M4N68T-M specifications summary CPU Chipset Front side bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage / RAID LAN Audio USB Back panel ...processors AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology AMD 64 architecture enables simultaneous 32-bit and 64-bit computing * Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). ** When you install a total memory of 3GB system memory if you are using...
...technologies Supports S/PDIF_OUT interface * Use the chassis with max. We recommend a maximum of 4GB or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. M4N68T-M specifications summary CPU Chipset Front side bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage / RAID LAN Audio USB Back panel ...processors AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology AMD 64 architecture enables simultaneous 32-bit and 64-bit computing * Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). ** When you install a total memory of 3GB system memory if you are using...
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... loading to the motherboard USB port before entering the Windows® OS. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on SATA HDDs, USB HDDs and flash drives with at least 1.2GB free disk space. ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS ... a quiet, cool, and efficient operation. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an ASUS exclusive OS that provides you to update the BIOS from SATA HDDs, ODDs and USB drives. ASUS M4N68T-M 1-3 When installing it on the system configuration. • ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from a USB...
... loading to the motherboard USB port before entering the Windows® OS. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on SATA HDDs, USB HDDs and flash drives with at least 1.2GB free disk space. ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS ... a quiet, cool, and efficient operation. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an ASUS exclusive OS that provides you to update the BIOS from SATA HDDs, ODDs and USB drives. ASUS M4N68T-M 1-3 When installing it on the system configuration. • ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from a USB...
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...65533;�o�r�y�i�f �y�o�u�a��re��u�s�in Channel A and Channel B. M4N68T-M Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1800(O.C.)MHz capability Vendor Part No. AD31600X002GMU CM3X1G1600C9DHX CM3X2G1600C9DHX TR3X6G1600C8 G(XMP) TR3X6G1600C8D G(XMP) ...65533;i�nd�o�w��s® OS if you want to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you obtain memory modules from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for the OS can be ...
...65533;�o�r�y�i�f �y�o�u�a��re��u�s�in Channel A and Channel B. M4N68T-M Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1800(O.C.)MHz capability Vendor Part No. AD31600X002GMU CM3X1G1600C9DHX CM3X2G1600C9DHX TR3X6G1600C8 G(XMP) TR3X6G1600C8D G(XMP) ...65533;i�nd�o�w��s® OS if you want to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you obtain memory modules from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for the OS can be ...
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... GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND M4N68T-M SATA1 M4N68T-M SATA connectors SATA3 • Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before using Serial ATA. • The motherboard does not provide a floppy disk drive connector...
... GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND M4N68T-M SATA1 M4N68T-M SATA connectors SATA3 • Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before using Serial ATA. • The motherboard does not provide a floppy disk drive connector...
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...install If Autorun is NOT enabled on your OS documentation for detailed information. • Ensure that you install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions / Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 1.... if Autorun is for updates. 1.11 Software support 1.11.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/Vista/7 Operating Systems (OS). Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the...
...install If Autorun is NOT enabled on your OS documentation for detailed information. • Ensure that you install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions / Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 1.... if Autorun is for updates. 1.11 Software support 1.11.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/Vista/7 Operating Systems (OS). Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the...
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...Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. ASUS M4N68T-M 2-1 Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. c. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to complete the installation. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you need to restore the BIOS...This utility is available in the support DVD that 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 case you...
...Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. ASUS M4N68T-M 2-1 Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. c. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to complete the installation. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you need to restore the BIOS...This utility is available in the support DVD that 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 case you...
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...system when done. 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: ...between drives until the correct BIOS file is found, then press . Updating from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to update the BIOS without using an ...OS‑based utility. 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 EZ Flash 2: 1. Go to the Tools...
...system when done. 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: ...between drives until the correct BIOS file is found, then press . Updating from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to update the BIOS without using an ...OS‑based utility. 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 EZ Flash 2: 1. Go to the Tools...
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... is a brief description of a menu screen when there are items that menu. Refer to 2.2.7 Pop-up window. 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up window Scroll bar 2.2.9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is not user-configurable. Press... item has a submenu. Use [+] or [-] to select a field. A configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and is user- Pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. 2.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of the selected item. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information
... is a brief description of a menu screen when there are items that menu. Refer to 2.2.7 Pop-up window. 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up window Scroll bar 2.2.9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is not user-configurable. Press... item has a submenu. Use [+] or [-] to select a field. A configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and is user- Pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. 2.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of the selected item. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information
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... on the number of devices installed in Safe Mode, do any of the following: • Press when ASUS logo appears. • Press after POST. 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot [Enabled] Enabling this item...Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence. 2.6 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you set to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. 2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set this item ...[Disabled] • To select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS logo appears. • To access Windows OS in the system.
... on the number of devices installed in Safe Mode, do any of the following: • Press when ASUS logo appears. • Press after POST. 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot [Enabled] Enabling this item...Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence. 2.6 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you set to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. 2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set this item ...[Disabled] • To select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS logo appears. • To access Windows OS in the system.
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...F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to stay at the Express Gate's first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. ASUS M4N68T-M 2-21 Configuration options: [No] [Reset] When setting this item to [Reset], ensure... to save the setting to the BIOS so that the user data will run the utility to the Internet and Skype. ASUS Express Gate is ...
...F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to stay at the Express Gate's first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. ASUS M4N68T-M 2-21 Configuration options: [No] [Reset] When setting this item to [Reset], ensure... to save the setting to the BIOS so that the user data will run the utility to the Internet and Skype. ASUS Express Gate is ...
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...setup after saving the cahnges. When you select this option, a confirmation appears. F10 key can be used for this option, a confirmation window appears. When you select this operation. If you made changes to fields other changes before exiting. Load Setup Defaults This option allows you to... and Password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM. Pressing does not immediately exit this menu. ASUS M4N68T-M 2-23 Select OK to load default values. An onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on the Setup menus. Exit &...
...setup after saving the cahnges. When you select this option, a confirmation appears. F10 key can be used for this option, a confirmation window appears. When you select this operation. If you made changes to fields other changes before exiting. Load Setup Defaults This option allows you to... and Password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM. Pressing does not immediately exit this menu. ASUS M4N68T-M 2-23 Select OK to load default values. An onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on the Setup menus. Exit &...