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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...
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...
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..., contact your local power company. • If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to the correct voltage in any damage, contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips...About this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the BIOS parameters are connected. How this guide This user guide contains the information you detect any area where it , carefully read all the manuals ...
..., contact your local power company. • If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to the correct voltage in any damage, contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips...About this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the BIOS parameters are connected. How this guide This user guide contains the information you detect any area where it , carefully read all the manuals ...
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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 ... 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 ... 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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... 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 flash disk that contains the BIOS file. ASUS M4N68T 1-3 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS Express Gate ASUS Express Gate is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to ensure a quiet, cool, and efficient operation. It...
... 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 flash disk that contains the BIOS file. ASUS M4N68T 1-3 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS Express Gate ASUS Express Gate is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to ensure a quiet, cool, and efficient operation. It...
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... health while minimizing the impact on the system and any faulty cable connections are reported back up to their default settings. ASUS AI NET2 ASUS AI NET2 remotely detects the cable connection immediately after you turn on the environment. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction feature automatically ...system chassis and clear the RTC data. ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is in real time. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to 100 meters...
... health while minimizing the impact on the system and any faulty cable connections are reported back up to their default settings. ASUS AI NET2 ASUS AI NET2 remotely detects the cable connection immediately after you turn on the environment. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction feature automatically ...system chassis and clear the RTC data. ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is in real time. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to 100 meters...
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...pin 1-22 11. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN and 3-pin CHA_FAN) 1-27 12. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) 1-23 ASUS M4N68T 1-7 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 123 45 6 20.8cm(8.2in) KBMS KBPWR ATX12V COM LPT SOCKET AM3 DDR3 DIMM_A2 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B2...12.0in) USBPW1-4 USB34 LAN1_USB12 CPU_FAN CHA_FAN AUDIO Lithium Cell CMOS Power PCIEX1_1 3 RTL 8211CL M4N68T PCIEX16 PCIEX1_2 PCI1 NVIDIA® MCP68 SE Super I/O PCI2 7 SPEAKER 8Mb BIOS VIA VT1708S PCI3 SB_PWR PRI_IDE 8 CLRTC PCI4 9 USBPW5-10 USB56 USB78 USB910 F_PANEL SATA1 SATA2...
...pin 1-22 11. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN and 3-pin CHA_FAN) 1-27 12. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) 1-23 ASUS M4N68T 1-7 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 123 45 6 20.8cm(8.2in) KBMS KBPWR ATX12V COM LPT SOCKET AM3 DDR3 DIMM_A2 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B2...12.0in) USBPW1-4 USB34 LAN1_USB12 CPU_FAN CHA_FAN AUDIO Lithium Cell CMOS Power PCIEX1_1 3 RTL 8211CL M4N68T PCIEX16 PCIEX1_2 PCI1 NVIDIA® MCP68 SE Super I/O PCI2 7 SPEAKER 8Mb BIOS VIA VT1708S PCI3 SB_PWR PRI_IDE 8 CLRTC PCI4 9 USBPW5-10 USB56 USB78 USB910 F_PANEL SATA1 SATA2...
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Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Secure the card to use . 4. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that you removed earlier. 6. Keep the screw for information on shared slots,... with the PCI Express specifications. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. ASUS M4N68T 1-17 Turn on the slot. 5. Failure to do not need to the card. 3. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you ...
Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Secure the card to use . 4. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that you removed earlier. 6. Keep the screw for information on shared slots,... with the PCI Express specifications. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. ASUS M4N68T 1-17 Turn on the slot. 5. Failure to do not need to the card. 3. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you ...
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... 23 Normal (Default) M4N68T Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to default values. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the ...overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. For system failure due to pins 1-2. 3. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Except when clearing the RTC...
... 23 Normal (Default) M4N68T Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to default values. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the ...overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. For system failure due to pins 1-2. 3. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Except when clearing the RTC...
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...a corresponding setting in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. USBPW1-4 12 23 M4N68T +5V +5VSB (Default) USBPW5-10 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) M4N68T USB Device Wake Up 3. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you to CPU, ...+5VSB to wake up the computer from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in the BIOS. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can wake up the computer from S3 and S4 sleep modes ... (the default is the Space Bar). KBPWR 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) M4N68T M4N68T Keyboard Power Setting ASUS M4N68T 1-19
...a corresponding setting in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. USBPW1-4 12 23 M4N68T +5V +5VSB (Default) USBPW5-10 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) M4N68T USB Device Wake Up 3. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you to CPU, ...+5VSB to wake up the computer from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in the BIOS. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can wake up the computer from S3 and S4 sleep modes ... (the default is the Space Bar). KBPWR 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) M4N68T M4N68T Keyboard Power Setting ASUS M4N68T 1-19
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... to connect a high definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Select item in the BIOS to this connector. 7. GND PRESENCE# SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC M4N68T AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L... HD-audio-compliant pin definition M4N68T Analog front panel connector Legacy AC'97 compliant definition • We recommend that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard...
... to connect a high definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Select item in the BIOS to this connector. 7. GND PRESENCE# SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC M4N68T AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L... HD-audio-compliant pin definition M4N68T Analog front panel connector Legacy AC'97 compliant definition • We recommend that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard...
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c. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is capable of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. ASUS M4N68T 2-1 Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. From the dropdown list, select either...
c. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is capable of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. ASUS M4N68T 2-1 Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. From the dropdown list, select either...
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... onscreen instructions to update the BIOS without using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from a BIOS file a. 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 an OS‑based utility. To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2: 1. ...menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to switch between drives until the correct BIOS file is found, then press . 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 ...
... onscreen instructions to update the BIOS without using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from a BIOS file a. 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 an OS‑based utility. To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2: 1. ...menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to switch between drives until the correct BIOS file is found, then press . 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 ...
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... to the USB port or to ensure system compatibility and stability. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to the floppy disk drive, if supported. 3. ASUS M4N68T 2-3 Refer to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can cause system boot failure! The utility automatically checks the...
... to the USB port or to ensure system compatibility and stability. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to the floppy disk drive, if supported. 3. ASUS M4N68T 2-3 Refer to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can cause system boot failure! The utility automatically checks the...
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They may not exactly match what you failed to download the latest BIOS file for reference only. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. Using the power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to force reset from the operating ... option only if you see on . See section 2.8 Exit Menu. • The BIOS setup screens in using the first two options. Do this motherboard apply to most conditions to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). We...
They may not exactly match what you failed to download the latest BIOS file for reference only. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. Using the power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to force reset from the operating ... option only if you see on . See section 2.8 Exit Menu. • The BIOS setup screens in using the first two options. Do this motherboard apply to most conditions to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). We...
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... highlighted. 2.2.3 Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of the navigation keys differ from one screen to select a field. 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Main Settings System Time [19:34:30] System Date [Fri 11/13/2009] IDE Configuration... help Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to another. Use [+] or [-] to select items in the menu and change the settings. Select Screen Select Item +- ASUS M4N68T 2-5 Use the navigation keys to configure system Time.
... highlighted. 2.2.3 Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of the navigation keys differ from one screen to select a field. 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Main Settings System Time [19:34:30] System Date [Fri 11/13/2009] IDE Configuration... help Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to another. Use [+] or [-] to select items in the menu and change the settings. Select Screen Select Item +- ASUS M4N68T 2-5 Use the navigation keys to configure system Time.
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...selected. Refer to 2.2.7 Pop-up window. 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to select a field. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor [Auto] [Disabled] [EDniOsapabtbilloendesd] Enabled..., select it then press to configure system Time. Use [+] or [-] to display a list of the selected item. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information Select Screen Select Item +- A configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and is a brief description of options. To change the value...
...selected. Refer to 2.2.7 Pop-up window. 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to select a field. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor [Auto] [Disabled] [EDniOsapabtbilloendesd] Enabled..., select it then press to configure system Time. Use [+] or [-] to display a list of the selected item. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information Select Screen Select Item +- A configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and is a brief description of options. To change the value...
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... them. Onboard IDE Controller [Enabled] Enables or disables the onboard IDE port. Main Advanced Main Settings Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit System Time [19:34:30] System Date [Fri 11/13/2009] IDE ...[SATA1,2,3,4] nVidia RAID Function [Disabled] Enables or disables the nVidia RAID function. 2.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you to configure your storage devices. Select an item then press to ... information. Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4N68T 2-7
... them. Onboard IDE Controller [Enabled] Enables or disables the onboard IDE port. Main Advanced Main Settings Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit System Time [19:34:30] System Date [Fri 11/13/2009] IDE ...[SATA1,2,3,4] nVidia RAID Function [Disabled] Enables or disables the nVidia RAID function. 2.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you to configure your storage devices. Select an item then press to ... information. Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4N68T 2-7
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... transfers. When this item is installed in the Primary IDE Master/Slave menus. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuration options: [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Setting this item to [Auto...the device supports multisector transfer feature. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, ...
... transfers. When this item is installed in the Primary IDE Master/Slave menus. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuration options: [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Setting this item to [Auto...the device supports multisector transfer feature. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, ...
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... the system to malfunction. Main Advanced Advanced Settings Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Adjust System Frequency/Voltage etc. Configuration options: [Manual] [Auto] [Standard] [Overclock Profile] ASUS M4N68T 2-9 CPU OverClocking [Auto] Selects the CPU overclocking options... Megatrends, Inc. 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration The items and configuration options in this menu may vary depending on the AMD CPU type. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu...
... the system to malfunction. Main Advanced Advanced Settings Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Adjust System Frequency/Voltage etc. Configuration options: [Manual] [Auto] [Standard] [Overclock Profile] ASUS M4N68T 2-9 CPU OverClocking [Auto] Selects the CPU overclocking options... Megatrends, Inc. 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration The items and configuration options in this menu may vary depending on the AMD CPU type. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu...
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...;8�0�0��M�H��z�] [Max. = x15.0 3000MHz] CPU/NB Frequency [Auto] Sets the CPU/Northbridge frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS information CPU/HT Reference Clock (MHz) [200] Sets the CPU/HT Reference Clock. Overclock Options [Auto] Selects the overclocking profile. PCIE Frequency [100] Sets the...
...;8�0�0��M�H��z�] [Max. = x15.0 3000MHz] CPU/NB Frequency [Auto] Sets the CPU/Northbridge frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS information CPU/HT Reference Clock (MHz) [200] Sets the CPU/HT Reference Clock. Overclock Options [Auto] Selects the overclocking profile. PCIE Frequency [100] Sets the...