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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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PCIe frequency tuning from 200MHz to 550MHz 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 ...BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, ACPI2.0a, SM BIOS 2.5 ASUS EPU-4 Engine ASUS Express Gate ASUS Q-Fan ASUS CrashFree BIOS3 ASUS EZ Flash2 ASUS AI NET2 ASUS MyLogo2 ASUS Turbo Key SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) - M4N68T specifications summary Internal I /O shield 1 x User Manual Drivers ASUS Update ASUS...
PCIe frequency tuning from 200MHz to 550MHz 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 ...BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, ACPI2.0a, SM BIOS 2.5 ASUS EPU-4 Engine ASUS Express Gate ASUS Q-Fan ASUS CrashFree BIOS3 ASUS EZ Flash2 ASUS AI NET2 ASUS MyLogo2 ASUS Turbo Key SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) - M4N68T specifications summary Internal I /O shield 1 x User Manual Drivers ASUS Update ASUS...
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... the PC power button into 256-color boot logos to personalize your favorite photos into an overclocking button. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to update the BIOS 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 allows you to restore a corrupted...
... the PC power button into 256-color boot logos to personalize your favorite photos into an overclocking button. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to update the BIOS 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 allows you to restore a corrupted...
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.... Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to complete the installation. ASUS M4N68T 2-1 Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the following methods: Updating from the Internet, then click Next. Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS...
.... Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to complete the installation. ASUS M4N68T 2-1 Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the following methods: Updating from the Internet, then click Next. Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS...
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...utility, download the latest BIOS file from a file, then click Next. Updating from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Select Update BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. 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...
...utility, download the latest BIOS file from a file, then click Next. Updating from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Select Update BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. 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...
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.... Insert the support DVD to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS is found, the utility reads it and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. ASUS M4N68T 2-3 Refer to ensure system compatibility and stability...
.... Insert the support DVD to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS is found, the utility reads it and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. ASUS M4N68T 2-3 Refer to ensure system compatibility and stability...
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...ensure optimum performance. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. The BIOS screens include navigation keys ...• Press the reset button on the system chassis. • Press the power button to download the latest BIOS file for reference only. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to turn the system off then back on your data or system.
...ensure optimum performance. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. The BIOS screens include navigation keys ...• Press the reset button on the system chassis. • Press the power button to download the latest BIOS file for reference only. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to turn the system off then back on your data or system.
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Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Enables or disables Microcode Updation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Cool 'n' Quiet [Enabled] Enables or disables the AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet technology.... to All DIMMs [Disabled] Enables unused Clocks to enable the channel memory interleaving. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.4.3 Chipset NorthBridge Configuration Memory Configuration Bank Interleaving [Disabled] Allows you to DIMMs even though memory slots...
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Enables or disables Microcode Updation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Cool 'n' Quiet [Enabled] Enables or disables the AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet technology.... to All DIMMs [Disabled] Enables unused Clocks to enable the channel memory interleaving. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.4.3 Chipset NorthBridge Configuration Memory Configuration Bank Interleaving [Disabled] Allows you to DIMMs even though memory slots...
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...items allow you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Please see section 2.1.2 for user action. ASUS M4N68T 2-21 This utility supports: 1.FAT 12/16/32 (r/w) 2.NTFS (read only) 3.CD-DISC (read only) ASUS O.C. Choose [Prompt User...this item to [Reset], ensure to save the setting to the BIOS so that provides quick access to enable or disable the ASUS Express Gate feature. This is a unique instant-on environment that...Yes] or [No], then press to display the sub-menu. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Gate Enter OS Timer Reset User Data [Auto] [10 ...
...items allow you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Please see section 2.1.2 for user action. ASUS M4N68T 2-21 This utility supports: 1.FAT 12/16/32 (r/w) 2.NTFS (read only) 3.CD-DISC (read only) ASUS O.C. Choose [Prompt User...this item to [Reset], ensure to save the setting to the BIOS so that provides quick access to enable or disable the ASUS Express Gate feature. This is a unique instant-on environment that...Yes] or [No], then press to display the sub-menu. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Gate Enter OS Timer Reset User Data [Auto] [10 ...
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...store or load multiple BIOS settings. ASUSTek O.C. Start O.C. In the Name sub-item, type your CMOS settings in the BIOS Flash. Profile Utility V1.44 Current CMOS BOARD: M4N68T VER: 0201 (H:00... system while updating the BIOS to run the utility to the BIOS Flash. Load CMOS Profiles Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. •... previous BIOS settings saved in the Save to save and load CMOS. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS information Profile Allows you to save the current BIOS file ...
...store or load multiple BIOS settings. ASUSTek O.C. Start O.C. In the Name sub-item, type your CMOS settings in the BIOS Flash. Profile Utility V1.44 Current CMOS BOARD: M4N68T VER: 0201 (H:00... system while updating the BIOS to run the utility to the BIOS Flash. Load CMOS Profiles Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. •... previous BIOS settings saved in the Save to save and load CMOS. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS information Profile Allows you to save the current BIOS file ...