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User Manual - Page 2
.../or LGPL Software, which will be no earlier than December 1, 2011, either (1) for free by downloading it from http://support.asus.com/download; or (2) for the cost of reproduction and shipment, which is dependent on the preferred carrier and the location where you want to have it shipped to, by sending a request to: ASUSTeK Computer Inc...
User Manual - Page 3
... Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-8 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan 1-10 1.7 System memory 1-11 1.7.1 Overview 1-11 1.7.2 Memory configurations 1-12 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 an expansion card 1-17 1.8.3 PCI slots 1-17 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot...
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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: 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 ...
User Manual - Page 6
...limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, ... the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with ...
User Manual - Page 7
... to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.
Operation safety
• Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals that came with the package.
• Before using the product, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage...
User Manual - Page 8
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IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.
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1. ASUS websites
The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact ...
User Manual - Page 9
... 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™ II / Sempron™ 100 series processors
AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology AMD 64 architecture enables simultaneous 32-bit and 64-bit
computing * Refer to www.asus.com for the AMD® CPU support list...
User Manual - Page 10
... support additional 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports
4 x SATA connectors 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x High definition front panel audio connector 1 x S/PDIF_OUT connector 1 x IDE connector 1 x Internal speaker connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x 24-pin ATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector
8Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, ACPI2.0a, SM BIOS 2.5
ASUS...
User Manual - Page 13
.... When installing it on USB HDDs or flash drives, connect the drives to the motherboard USB port before turning on the computer.
• The actual boot time depends on the system configuration.
• ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from SATA HDDs, ODDs and USB drives. It supports file downloading to USB drives only.
ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you to turn the PC power button...
User Manual - Page 22
... the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor.
• Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. For effective use of...
User Manual - Page 27
... 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 cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications.
1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot
This motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that comply with the PCI Express specifications.
ASUS M4N68T-M
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User Manual - Page 34
... RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND
M4N68T-M
SATA1
M4N68T-M SATA connectors
SATA3
• Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before using Serial ATA.
• The motherboard does not provide a floppy disk drive connector. 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 to...
User Manual - Page 38
... 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 if Autorun is enabled on your computer.
The following screen is for reference only.
Click an icon to display Support DVD/motherboard information
Click an item to install
If Autorun is NOT...
User Manual - Page 39
... 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 ASUS Update. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation.
Quit all Windows...
User Manual - Page 40
... instructions to complete the updating process.
2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility
The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility.
Before you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS 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...
User Manual - Page 41
...be the latest version. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com.
• The removable devices that ASUS CrashFree BIOS supports vary with motherboard models. For motherboards without a floppy connector, prepare a USB flash disk before using this utility.
Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Turn on the system. 2. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the...
User Manual - Page 42
... any BIOS settings, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. See section 2.8 Exit Menu.
• The BIOS setup screens in this chapter are for reference only. They may not exactly match what you see on your screen.
• Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download...
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... in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects.
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] Enables or disables Microcode Updation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Secure...
User Manual - Page 56
... boot options. Select an item then press to display the submenu.
Main Advanced Power
BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit
Boot Settings Boot Device Priority
Boot Settings Configuration Security
Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence.
A virtual floppy disk drive (Floppy Drive B:) may appear when you set the CD-ROM drive as the first boot device.
Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub...
User Manual - Page 59
2.7 Tools menu
The Tools menu items allow you to configure options for special functions. Select an item 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 Seconds] [No]
Press ENTER to run the utility to select and...