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... 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 ...2-9 2.4.2 CPU Configuration 2-12 2.4.3 Chipset 2-13 2.4.4 Onboard Device Configuration 2-14 2.4.5 PCIPnP 2-14 2.4.6 USB Configuration 2-15 2.5 Power menu 2-16 2.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto 2-16 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled 2-16 2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled 2-16...
... 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 ...2-9 2.4.2 CPU Configuration 2-12 2.4.3 Chipset 2-13 2.4.4 Onboard Device Configuration 2-14 2.4.5 PCIPnP 2-14 2.4.6 USB Configuration 2-15 2.5 Power menu 2-16 2.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto 2-16 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled 2-16 2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled 2-16...
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...MB Supports RGB with HD audio module in the front panel to support 8-channel audio output. M4N68T-M Series specifications summary CPU Chipset Front side bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage / RAID LAN Audio USB Back panel I/O ports AMD® Socket AM3 for AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon...for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). ** When you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. Supports up to www.asus.com for the AMD® CPU support list GeForce 7025 / nForce 630a 2000 / 1600 MT/s HyperTransport™ 1.0 interface Dual-channel memory ...
...MB Supports RGB with HD audio module in the front panel to support 8-channel audio output. M4N68T-M Series specifications summary CPU Chipset Front side bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage / RAID LAN Audio USB Back panel I/O ports AMD® Socket AM3 for AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon...for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). ** When you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. Supports up to www.asus.com for the AMD® CPU support list GeForce 7025 / nForce 630a 2000 / 1600 MT/s HyperTransport™ 1.0 interface Dual-channel memory ...
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... from 100MHz to 150MHz at 1MHz increment ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) Accessories Support DVD 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100 cable 1 x I /O connectors 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 4 x SATA connectors 1 ...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...
... from 100MHz to 150MHz at 1MHz increment ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) Accessories Support DVD 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100 cable 1 x I /O connectors 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 4 x SATA connectors 1 ...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...
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... from a USB flash disk before entering the OS. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by simply unlocking the extra cores, without interrupting ongoing work or games, simply through pressing the button. ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-3... After the easy setup, Turbo Key boosts performances without performing complicated BIOS changes. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to turn the PC power button into 256...
... from a USB flash disk before entering the OS. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by simply unlocking the extra cores, without interrupting ongoing work or games, simply through pressing the button. ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-3... After the easy setup, Turbo Key boosts performances without performing complicated BIOS changes. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to turn the PC power button into 256...
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...pin SATA1-4) 1-24 2. pin SPEAKER) 1-24 ATX12V) 4. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) 1-18 ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-7 Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-27 7. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, USBPW5-10) 1-19 10. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, 1-26 USB910) 3. Front panel audio connector (10-1 ...USBPW1-4 USB34 24.4cm(9.6in) LAN1_USB12 Super I/O CPU_FAN EATXPWR Lithium Cell 3 AUDIO CMOS Power CHA_FAN RTL 8211CL -VB PCIEX16 M4N68T-M V2 PCIEX1_1 PCI1 NVIDIA® MCP68 SE 8Mb BIOS 8 CLRTC 2 SATA2 SATA4 PCI2 VIA VT1708S SB_PWR F_PANEL USB56 USB78 ...
...pin SATA1-4) 1-24 2. pin SPEAKER) 1-24 ATX12V) 4. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) 1-18 ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-7 Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-27 7. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, USBPW5-10) 1-19 10. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, 1-26 USB910) 3. Front panel audio connector (10-1 ...USBPW1-4 USB34 24.4cm(9.6in) LAN1_USB12 Super I/O CPU_FAN EATXPWR Lithium Cell 3 AUDIO CMOS Power CHA_FAN RTL 8211CL -VB PCIEX16 M4N68T-M V2 PCIEX1_1 PCI1 NVIDIA® MCP68 SE 8Mb BIOS 8 CLRTC 2 SATA2 SATA4 PCI2 VIA VT1708S SB_PWR F_PANEL USB56 USB78 ...
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... making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.8.3 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI ...following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you intend to install expansion cards. Keep the screw for the card. 2. ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-17 Turn on the slot. 5. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it...
... making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.8.3 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI ...following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you intend to install expansion cards. Keep the screw for the card. 2. ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-17 Turn on the slot. 5. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it...
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2. KBPWR 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) M4N68T-M V2 M4N68T-M Series Keyboard Power Setting ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-19 USBPW1-4 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) M4N68T-M V2 USBPW5-10 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) M4N68T-M Series USB Device Wake Up 3. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can wake up the computer from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM...
2. KBPWR 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) M4N68T-M V2 M4N68T-M Series Keyboard Power Setting ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-19 USBPW1-4 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) M4N68T-M V2 USBPW5-10 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) M4N68T-M Series USB Device Wake Up 3. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can wake up the computer from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM...
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...1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L M4N68T-M V2 HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition M4N68T-M Series Analog front panel connector • We recommend that supports either High Definition Audio or ... BIOS to [HD Audio]. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. This port is purchased separately. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. This 15-pin port is for a PS/2 keyboard. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. COM port. ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-21 These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports connect to USB 2.0 devices. 9. PS/2...
...1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L M4N68T-M V2 HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition M4N68T-M Series Analog front panel connector • We recommend that supports either High Definition Audio or ... BIOS to [HD Audio]. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. This port is purchased separately. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. This 15-pin port is for a PS/2 keyboard. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. COM port. ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-21 These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports connect to USB 2.0 devices. 9. PS/2...
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..., SATA3, SATA4) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. You could use a USB floppy disk drive when installing Windows® XP operating system on a hard disk drive that includes a RAID/AHCI set. • Due... 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 V2 SATA1 SATA3 M4N68T-M Series SATA connectors • Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before using Serial ATA....
..., SATA3, SATA4) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. You could use a USB floppy disk drive when installing Windows® XP operating system on a hard disk drive that includes a RAID/AHCI set. • Due... 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 V2 SATA1 SATA3 M4N68T-M Series SATA connectors • Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before using Serial ATA....
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Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC USB56 USB78 USB910 USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND M4N68T-M V2 PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND M4N68T-M Series USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to...
Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC USB56 USB78 USB910 USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND M4N68T-M V2 PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND M4N68T-M Series USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to...
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...This utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS M4N68T-M Series 2-1 c. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 3. Place the support DVD into the optical drive. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and ...updating your BIOS Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to manage...
...This utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS M4N68T-M Series 2-1 c. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 3. Place the support DVD into the optical drive. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and ...updating your BIOS Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to manage...
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... a file, then click Next. Select Update BIOS from a BIOS file a. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using an OS‑based utility. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.44 FLASH TYPE...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:\ C: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [ESC] Exit • This function supports USB flash disks with ...
... a file, then click Next. Select Update BIOS from a BIOS file a. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using an OS‑based utility. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.44 FLASH TYPE...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:\ C: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [ESC] Exit • This function supports USB flash disks with ...
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...USB port or to ensure system compatibility and stability. Turn off the system after the utility completes the updating process and turn it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. When the BIOS file is an auto recovery tool that allows you to section 2.8 Exit menu for the BIOS file. ASUS M4N68T...-M Series 2-3 Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • The removable devices that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before...
...USB port or to ensure system compatibility and stability. Turn off the system after the utility completes the updating process and turn it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. When the BIOS file is an auto recovery tool that allows you to section 2.8 Exit menu for the BIOS file. ASUS M4N68T...-M Series 2-3 Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • The removable devices that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before...
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...the auto-detected CPU specification. Select Screen Select Item +- Main Advanced Advanced Settings Power M4N68T-M-V2 BIOS Setup Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Version 0301 Adjust System Frequency/Voltage etc. Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General ... [Auto] Selects the CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Configuration options: [Manual] [Auto] [Standard] [Overclock Profile] ASUS M4N68T-M Series 2-9 2.3.5 System Information This menu gives you to malfunction.
...the auto-detected CPU specification. Select Screen Select Item +- Main Advanced Advanced Settings Power M4N68T-M-V2 BIOS Setup Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Version 0301 Adjust System Frequency/Voltage etc. Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General ... [Auto] Selects the CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Configuration options: [Manual] [Auto] [Standard] [Overclock Profile] ASUS M4N68T-M Series 2-9 2.3.5 System Information This menu gives you to malfunction.
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... for Legacy USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives. USB Functions [Enabled] Allows you to configure the USB 2.0 controller in HiSpeed (480Mbps) or Full Speed (12Mbps). Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] ASUS M4N68T-M Series 2-...15 Setting to Auto allows the system to display the configuration options. 2.4.6 USB Configuration The items in this menu allows you to set the emulation type. Configuration options: [...
... for Legacy USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives. USB Functions [Enabled] Allows you to configure the USB 2.0 controller in HiSpeed (480Mbps) or Full Speed (12Mbps). Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] ASUS M4N68T-M Series 2-...15 Setting to Auto allows the system to display the configuration options. 2.4.6 USB Configuration The items in this menu allows you to set the emulation type. Configuration options: [...
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... 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 [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [ESC] Exit • This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT... 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-M Series 2-23 ASUSTek O.C.
... 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 [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [ESC] Exit • This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT... 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-M Series 2-23 ASUSTek O.C.