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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 2.2.2 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...
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 2.2.2 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...
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M4N68T specifications summary Internal I /O shield 1 x User Manual Drivers ASUS Update ASUS PC Probe II Anti-Virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in x 8.2 in (30.5 cm x 20.8 cm) *Specifications are ... frequency tuning from 200MHz to change without notice. HT tuning from 100MHz up to 150MHz at 1MHz increment ASUS C.P.R. (CPU 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 ...
M4N68T specifications summary Internal I /O shield 1 x User Manual Drivers ASUS Update ASUS PC Probe II Anti-Virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in x 8.2 in (30.5 cm x 20.8 cm) *Specifications are ... frequency tuning from 200MHz to change without notice. HT tuning from 100MHz up to 150MHz at 1MHz increment ASUS C.P.R. (CPU 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 ...
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... Gate supports file uploading from SATA HDDs, ODDs and USB drives. ASUS M4N68T 1-3 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS Express Gate ASUS Express Gate is an auto-recovery tool that contains the BIOS file. ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you to update the BIOS from a USB flash disk before turning on the computer. • The actual boot time depends on...
... Gate supports file uploading from SATA HDDs, ODDs and USB drives. ASUS M4N68T 1-3 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS Express Gate ASUS Express Gate is an auto-recovery tool that contains the BIOS file. ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you to update the BIOS from a USB flash disk before turning on the computer. • The actual boot time depends on...
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..., select either through the Internet. Always update the utility to download then click Next. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to restore the BIOS in the future. ASUS M4N68T 2-1 Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the original motherboard...
..., select either through the Internet. Always update the utility to download then click Next. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to restore the BIOS in the future. ASUS M4N68T 2-1 Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the original motherboard...
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... 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 menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS updating process and ...automatically reboots the system when done. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.44 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: M4N68T VER: 0201 (H:00 B:01) DATE: 11/16/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown ...
... 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 menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS updating process and ...automatically reboots the system when done. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.44 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: M4N68T VER: 0201 (H:00 B:01) DATE: 11/16/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown ...
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... compatibility and stability. The utility automatically checks the devices for details. When the BIOS file is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into M4N68T.ROM. • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. ASUS M4N68T 2-3
... compatibility and stability. The utility automatically checks the devices for details. When the BIOS file is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into M4N68T.ROM. • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. ASUS M4N68T 2-3
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... in this motherboard. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this chapter are for this option only if you do not press , POST continues with its parameters. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines.
... in this motherboard. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this chapter are for this option only if you do not press , POST continues with its parameters. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines.
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...information that the BIOS automatically detects. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Cool 'n' Quiet [Enabled] Enables or disables the AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet technology. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Enables or disables Microcode Updation. Configuration options... The driver developer may enable it for the normal operation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Secure Virtual Machine Mode [Disabled] Enables or disables Secure Virtual Machine Mode ...
...information that the BIOS automatically detects. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Cool 'n' Quiet [Enabled] Enables or disables the AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet technology. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Enables or disables Microcode Updation. Configuration options... The driver developer may enable it for the normal operation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Secure Virtual Machine Mode [Disabled] Enables or disables Secure Virtual Machine Mode ...
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... settings. This is a unique instant-on environment that the system waits at the first screen of Express Gate for user action. ASUS M4N68T 2-21 Profile AI NET2 Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02...ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Gate Enter OS Timer Reset User Data [Auto] [10 Seconds] [No] Press ENTER to run again when you press , a confirmation message appears. Please see section 2.1.2 for special functions. Choose [Prompt User] to configure options for details. 2.7.2 Express Gate [Auto] Allows you to select and update BIOS...
... settings. This is a unique instant-on environment that the system waits at the first screen of Express Gate for user action. ASUS M4N68T 2-21 Profile AI NET2 Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02...ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Gate Enter OS Timer Reset User Data [Auto] [10 Seconds] [No] Press ENTER to run again when you press , a confirmation message appears. Please see section 2.1.2 for special functions. Choose [Prompt User] to configure options for details. 2.7.2 Express Gate [Auto] Allows you to select and update BIOS...
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... save and load CMOS. 2.7.3 ASUS O.C. In the Name sub-item, type your CMOS settings in the BIOS Flash. Press , and choose a profile to sub-item. ASUSTek O.C. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS information Profile This item allows you update the BIOS file only coming from the same... and BIOS version. • Only the CMO file can be loaded. 2.7.4 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). Profile Utility V1.44 Current CMOS BOARD: M4N68T VER:...
... save and load CMOS. 2.7.3 ASUS O.C. In the Name sub-item, type your CMOS settings in the BIOS Flash. Press , and choose a profile to sub-item. ASUSTek O.C. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS information Profile This item allows you update the BIOS file only coming from the same... and BIOS version. • Only the CMO file can be loaded. 2.7.4 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). Profile Utility V1.44 Current CMOS BOARD: M4N68T VER:...