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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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..., 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-Virus software (OEM...
..., 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-Virus software (OEM...
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... AMD® CPU- with just a simple switch. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you to update the BIOS from a USB flash disk before entering the OS. ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-3 ASUS Q-Fan ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts the CPU fan speed according to system loading to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or a USB...
... AMD® CPU- with just a simple switch. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you to update the BIOS from a USB flash disk before entering the OS. ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-3 ASUS Q-Fan ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts the CPU fan speed according to system loading to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or a USB...
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... ASUS FTP site nearest you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the support DVD that you need to restore the BIOS in the future. The Drivers menu appears. 2. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to complete the installation. ASUS M4N68T...
... ASUS FTP site nearest you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the support DVD that you need to restore the BIOS in the future. The Drivers menu appears. 2. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to complete the installation. ASUS M4N68T...
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...: • Press + during POST. • Enter the BIOS setup program. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.44 FLASH TYPE: WINBOND W25X80 Current ROM BOARD: M4N68T-M-V2 VER: 0303 (H:00 B:01) DATE: xx/07/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\...! 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 EZ Flash 2: 1. Locate the BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Follow the onscreen instructions to update the BIOS without using an OS...
...: • Press + during POST. • Enter the BIOS setup program. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.44 FLASH TYPE: WINBOND W25X80 Current ROM BOARD: M4N68T-M-V2 VER: 0303 (H:00 B:01) DATE: xx/07/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\...! 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 EZ Flash 2: 1. Locate the BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Follow the onscreen instructions to update the BIOS without using an OS...
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.... Insert the support DVD to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Select the Load Setup Defaults item ... can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a removable device that allows you to the optical drive or the removable device that ASUS CrashFree BIOS supports vary with motherboard models. ASUS M4N68T-M Series 2-3 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS is found, the utility...
.... Insert the support DVD to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Select the Load Setup Defaults item ... can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a removable device that allows you to the optical drive or the removable device that ASUS CrashFree BIOS supports vary with motherboard models. ASUS M4N68T-M Series 2-3 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS is found, the utility...
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...Press the power button to update the BIOS or configure its routines. 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 your data or system. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and ...brief online help to ensure system compatibility and stability. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to turn the ...
...Press the power button to update the BIOS or configure its routines. 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 your data or system. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and ...brief online help to ensure system compatibility and stability. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to turn the ...
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... this function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Enables or disables Microcode Updation. Select [Disabled] to disable this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Configuration options: [On] [Off] 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS Core Unlocker [Disabled] Enables the ASUS Core Unlocker to [Manual]. 2nd Core [On...
... this function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Enables or disables Microcode Updation. Select [Disabled] to disable this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Configuration options: [On] [Off] 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS Core Unlocker [Disabled] Enables the ASUS Core Unlocker to [Manual]. 2nd Core [On...
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...key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to load. Load CMOS Profiles Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the Save to select and update BIOS. Profile Allows you to run the utility to sub-item. This utility supports: 1.FAT 12/16/32 (r/w) 2.NTFS (read.... In the Name sub-item, type your CMOS settings in the BIOS Flash. Start O.C. Main Advanced M4N68T-M-V2 BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Version 0301 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS O.C. Select an item then press to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Add Your CMOS Profile Allows you to display the sub-menu...
...key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to load. Load CMOS Profiles Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the Save to select and update BIOS. Profile Allows you to run the utility to sub-item. This utility supports: 1.FAT 12/16/32 (r/w) 2.NTFS (read.... In the Name sub-item, type your CMOS settings in the BIOS Flash. Start O.C. Main Advanced M4N68T-M-V2 BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Version 0301 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS O.C. Select an item then press to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Add Your CMOS Profile Allows you to display the sub-menu...
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...; 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 Realtek Phy LAN cable [Disabled] Enables or disables checking of the Realtek LAN cable during the Power-On Self‑Test (POST). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4N68T...
...; 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 Realtek Phy LAN cable [Disabled] Enables or disables checking of the Realtek LAN cable during the Power-On Self‑Test (POST). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4N68T...