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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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... 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector BIOS ASUS special features ASUS overclocking features 8Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, 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) -
... 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector BIOS ASUS special features ASUS overclocking features 8Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, 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) -
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...depends on the system configuration. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to update the BIOS from switching power supply (PSU). with just a simple switch. ASUS MyLogo2™ Turn your favorite photos into an overclocking button. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design...consumption in real time. ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-3 Enjoy an instant performance boost by power surges from a USB flash disk before entering the OS. After the easy setup, Turbo Key boosts performances without performing complicated BIOS changes. ASUS Q-Fan ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently ...
...depends on the system configuration. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to update the BIOS from switching power supply (PSU). with just a simple switch. ASUS MyLogo2™ Turn your favorite photos into an overclocking button. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design...consumption in real time. ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-3 Enjoy an instant performance boost by power surges from a USB flash disk before entering the OS. After the easy setup, Turbo Key boosts performances without performing complicated BIOS changes. ASUS Q-Fan ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently ...
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... Next. ASUS M4N68T-M Series 2-1 Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Quit all Windows® applications before you need to avail all its features. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select then click Next. c. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Select the ASUS FTP...
... Next. ASUS M4N68T-M Series 2-1 Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Quit all Windows® applications before you need to avail all its features. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select then click Next. c. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Select the ASUS FTP...
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...BIOS updating process and automatically reboots the system when done. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from a BIOS file a. Press 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... updating the BIOS to switch between drives until the correct BIOS file is found, then press . Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to enable it. 2. Before you to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS ...
...BIOS updating process and automatically reboots the system when done. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from a BIOS file a. Press 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... updating the BIOS to switch between drives until the correct BIOS file is found, then press . Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to enable it. 2. Before you to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS ...
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...or the removable device that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into M4N68TMV2.ROM. • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. ASUS M4N68T-M Series 2-3 The utility automatically checks ...the devices for details. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Refer to ensure system compatibility and stability...
...or the removable device that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into M4N68TMV2.ROM. • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. ASUS M4N68T-M Series 2-3 The utility automatically checks ...the devices for details. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Refer to ensure system compatibility and stability...
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...recommend that you in this motherboard apply to most conditions to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you always shut down the system properly ... may not exactly match what you see on the system chassis. • Press the power button to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to update the BIOS or configure its routines.
...recommend that you in this motherboard apply to most conditions to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you always shut down the system properly ... may not exactly match what you see on the system chassis. • Press the power button to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to update the BIOS or configure its routines.
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...Updation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Cool 'n' Quiet [Enabled] Enables or disables the AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet technology. 2.4.2 CPU Configuration The items in this function. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU Core Activation [Auto] Allows you set the active CPU cores. Configuration options: [On] [Off] 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS...Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS Core Unlocker [Disabled] Enables the ASUS Core Unlocker to disable this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. The driver developer may ...
...Updation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Cool 'n' Quiet [Enabled] Enables or disables the AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet technology. 2.4.2 CPU Configuration The items in this function. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU Core Activation [Auto] Allows you set the active CPU cores. Configuration options: [On] [Off] 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS...Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS Core Unlocker [Disabled] Enables the ASUS Core Unlocker to disable this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. The driver developer may ...
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... you to run the utility. 2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS information Press to select and update BIOS. Profile AI NET2 Press ENTER to run the utility to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Add Your CMOS Profile Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the Save to sub-item. In... between [Yes] or [No], then press to display the sub-menu. Main Advanced M4N68T-M-V2 BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Version 0301 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS O.C. Profile This item allows you to configure options for details. 2.7.2 ASUS O.C. Press , and choose a profile to load. Start O.C. 2.7 Tools menu The ...
... you to run the utility. 2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS information Press to select and update BIOS. Profile AI NET2 Press ENTER to run the utility to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Add Your CMOS Profile Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the Save to sub-item. In... between [Yes] or [No], then press to display the sub-menu. Main Advanced M4N68T-M-V2 BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Version 0301 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS O.C. Profile This item allows you to configure options for details. 2.7.2 ASUS O.C. Press , and choose a profile to load. Start O.C. 2.7 Tools menu The ...
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Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4N68T-M Series 2-23 Profile Utility V1.44 Current CMOS BOARD: M4N68T-M-V2 VER: 0303 (H:00 B:00) DATE: 07/1209/2010 Restore CMOS BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\ C: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch... and single partition only. • 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...
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4N68T-M Series 2-23 Profile Utility V1.44 Current CMOS BOARD: M4N68T-M-V2 VER: 0303 (H:00 B:00) DATE: 07/1209/2010 Restore CMOS BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\ C: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch... and single partition only. • 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...