Asus M2N68 AM - Motherboard - Micro ATX driver and firmware
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User Manual - Page 31
... BIOS BIOS
BIOS 程式
BIOS 程式。
1.2MB
BIOS
1 AFUDOS 程式（afudos. exe
2 DOS afudos /o[filename filename
A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom
3. 按下 afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved.
Reading flash...
User Manual - Page 32
...afudos /iP5B-VM DO.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved.
WARNING!! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... done Reading flash ...... done
Advance Check ...... Erasing flash ...... done Writing flash ...... done Verifying flash .... done
Please restart your computer
A:\>
32 BIOS
User Manual - Page 34
...
For C51PV-MCP51-M2A-VM HDMI-00
DATE:04/13/2006
Flash Type - PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH
File Name to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin
Programming Flash Memory - OFE00 OK
Write OK
No Update
Write Fail
Warning: Don't Turn Off Power Or Reset System!
在更新 BIOS
9 Flash Complete BIOS F1
AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd...
User Manual - Page 2
... the express written permission of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ("ASUS"). Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF...
User Manual - Page 3
...holes 1-5 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-6 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-7 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-7 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan 1-9 1.7 System memory 1-10 1.7.1 Overview 1-10 1.7.2 Memory configurations 1-11 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM 1-16 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM 1-16 1.8 Expansion slots 1-17 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card 1-17 1.8.2 Configuring...
User Manual - Page 4
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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 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS Update utility 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-3 2.1.4 AFUDOS utility 2-4 2.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-5
2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 2.2.1 BIOS menu...
User Manual - Page 8
...complete a task.
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.
NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.
Where to find more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates.
1. ASUS websites
The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the...
User Manual - Page 9
M2N68-AM specifications summary
CPU Chipset System bus Memory
Expansion slots Graphics
Storage Supported OS High definition audio USB
AMD socket AM2/AM2+ for AMD Phenom™ FX / Phenom™ / Athlon™ / Sempron™ processors
AMD64 architecture enables simultaneous 32-bit and 64-bit computing
Supports AMD Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology
MCP68S/MCP68PVNT
2000 / 1600 MT/s
Dual-...
User Manual - Page 10
...1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x CD audio-in connector 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x S/PDIF Out connector 3 x USB 2.0 connectors for 6 additional USB 2.0 ports 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x System panel connector
Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Live Update utility Anti-virus software (OEM version)
1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x Ultra...
User Manual - Page 21
... Windows® OS.
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Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you want to install 4GB or more memory on
the motherboard.
• This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 256 megabits (Mb) or less.
The motherboard supports up to 4GB memory modules on Windows® XP Professional x64 and Vista x64 editions. You may install a maximum of 2GB DIMMs on each slot.
M2N68-AM Motherboard...
User Manual - Page 27
... drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, 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...
User Manual - Page 32
... RAID set using these connectors, set the SATA
Mode select item in the BIOS to [RAID Mode]. See page 2-9 for details.
For detailed instructions on how to configure RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, and JBOD, refer to the RAID manual in the Support DVD.
Serial ATA hard disk drive connection
Connector SATA1/2 SATA3/4
Color Red Red
Setting Master Slave
Use Boot disk Data disk
1-22
ASUS M2N68...
User Manual - Page 38
... with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to get all motherboard features.
The contents of the Support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updates.
To run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu...
User Manual - Page 39
... disk or a USB flash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities.
2.1.1
Creating a bootable floppy disk
Create a bootable floppy disk using a different computer.
To create a bootable floppy disk: 1. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44MB floppy disk into the floppy disk drive. 2. Follow the instructions...
User Manual - Page 40
... either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP).
• This utility is available in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package.
Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support DVD into the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the...
User Manual - Page 41
...website at www.asus.com.
To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2:
1. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port, then launch EZ Flash 2 in either of these two ways:
a. Press + during POST to display the following:
ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.06
FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005
Current ROM
BOARD: M2N68-AM VER: 0303 DATE: 07/28/08
Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER...
User Manual - Page 43
... system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause system boot failure!
• The utility automatically checks the floppy disk first. If no floppy disk is found, the utility then checks the optical drive and the USB flash disk.
• The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com.
ASUS M2N68-AM...
User Manual - Page 44
... can enable the security password feature or change the power management settings. This requires you to reconfigure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of the SPI chip. The SPI chip on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. When you start the computer, the system provides...
User Manual - Page 46
... that do not fit on the screen. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display the other items on the screen.
CPU Configuration
Module Version: 13.29
AGESA Version: 3.1.8.0
Physical Count: 1
Logical Count: 1
AMD Sempron(tm) Processor 3200+
Revision: F2
Cache L1: 128KB
Cache L2: 128KB
Cache L3: N/A
Speed : 1800MHz
HT Frequency: 800MHz...
User Manual - Page 52
... Over Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the chipset over voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [+50mv] [+100mv] [+150mv]
2.4.2 CPU Configuration
GART Error Reporting [Disabled] This option should remain disabled for the normal operation. The driver developer may enable it for testing purpose. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Microcode Updation [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable...