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... 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...
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Contents
Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide vii M4N68T PRO specifications summary ix
Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1
1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-3 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-6 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-6 1.5.3 ...
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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...
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...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 ...
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... 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...
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... manual.
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IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.
NOTE... and software updates.
1. ASUS websites
The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact ...
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M4N68T PRO specifications summary
CPU
Chipset Front side bus Memory
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® ...
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M4N68T PRO specifications summary
Internal 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 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 ...
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... provides you with quick access to the Internet and key applications before entering the Windows® OS.
• ASUS Express Gate supports installation on SATA HDDs, USB HDDs and flash drives with at least 1.2GB free disk space. 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...
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...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...if you want to install 4GB or more memory on the
motherboard.
• This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 256 megabits (Mb) chips or less.
M4N68T PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (...
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... as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications.
1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slots
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 PRO...
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... GND
M4N68T PRO SATA connectors
• 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 set. • Due to Windows® XP limitation, Windows®...
User Manual - Page 38
... the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to avail 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 to the optical drive. If Autorun is enabled in your computer, the DVD automatically displays...
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... 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...
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... when done.
ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.44
FLASH TYPE: WINBOND W25X/Q80
Current ROM
BOARD: M4N68T PRO VER: 0302 (H:00 B:00) DATE: 01/18/2010
Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown
PATH: C:\
C:
Note
[Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup
[V] Drive Info [ESC] Exit
• This function supports USB flash disks with FAT 32/16 format...
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...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...
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... 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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... function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
ASUS provides the unique Active CPU Cores option to allow users to unlock the extra cores.
2.4.3 Chipset
NorthBridge Configuration
Memory Configuration
Bank Interleaving [Disabled] Allows you to enable the bank memory interleaving. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Channel Interleaving [XOR of Address bit] Allows you to enable the...
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... 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...
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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...