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Chapter 2: BIOS setup

To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2:

1.

Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for

the motherboard.

2.

Save the BIOS file to a floppy disk or a USB flash disk, then restart the system.

3.

You can launch the EZ Flash 2 by two methods.

2.1.2

ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility

The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go

through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using a DOS-based

utility. The EZ Flash 2 utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it is accessible by pressing

<Alt> + <F2> during the Power-On Self-Test (POST).

(2)

Enter BIOS setup program. Go to the

Tools

menu to select

EZ Flash 2

and press <Enter> to enable it.

You can switch between drives by pressing <Tab> before the correct file

is found. Then press <Enter>.

4.

When the correct BIOS file is found, EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update

process and automatically reboots the system when done.

(1)

Insert the floppy disk / USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file to the

floppy disk drive or the USB port.

Press <Alt> + <F2> during POST to display the following.

•

This function can support devices such as USB flash disk, or floppy disk

with

FAT 32/16

format only.

•

Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent

system boot failure!

ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.06

Current ROM

Update ROM

A:

Note

[Enter] Select or Load

[B] Backup

[ESC] Exit

[Tab] Switch

[Up/Down/Home/End] Move

FLASH TYPE:

MXIC 25L8005

PATH:

A:\

BOARD:

M2N68-AM

VER:

0303

DATE:

07/28/08

BOARD:

Unknown

VER:

Unknown

DATE:

Unknown

Section	Page
Notices	6
Safety information	7
About this guide	8
M2N68-AM specifications summary	10
Product introduction	13
1.1 Welcome!	14
1.2 Package contents	14
1.3 Special features	14
1.3.1 Product highlights	14
1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features	16
1.4 Before you proceed	18
1.5 Motherboard overview	19
1.5.1 Motherboard layout	19
1.5.2 Placement direction	20
1.5.3 Screw holes	20
1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)	21
1.6.1 Installing the CPU	21
1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan	23
1.7 System memory	25
1.7.1 Overview	25
1.7.2 Memory configurations	26
1.7.3 Installing a DIMM	31
1.7.4 Removing a DIMM	31
1.8 Expansion slots	32
1.8.1 Installing an expansion card	32
1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card	32
1.8.3 Interrupt assignments	33
1.8.4 PCI slots	34
1.8.5 PCI Express x1 slot	34
1.8.6 PCI Express x16 slot	34
1.9 Jumper	35
1.10 Connectors	36
1.10.1 Rear panel connectors	36
1.10.2 Internal connectors	37
BIOS setup	45
2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS	46
2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk	46
2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility	48
2.1.3 AFUDOS utility	49
2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility	51
2.1.5 ASUS Update utility	53
2.2 BIOS setup program	56
2.2.1 BIOS menu screen	57
2.2.2 Menu bar	57
2.2.3 Navigation keys	58
2.2.4 Menu items	58
2.2.5 Sub-menu items	58
2.2.6 Configuration fields	58
2.2.7 Pop-up window	58
2.2.8 Scroll bar	58
2.2.9 General help	58
2.3 Main menu	59
2.3.1 System Time	59
2.3.2 System Date	59
2.3.3 Legacy Diskette A	59
2.3.4 IDE Configuration	60
2.3.5 Primary IDE Master/Slave	61
2.3.6 SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, and SATA4	63
2.3.7 System Information	64
2.4 Advanced menu	65
2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration	65
2.4.2 CPU Configuration	68
2.4.3 Chipset	69
2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration	73
2.4.5 PCI PnP	74
2.4.6 USB Configuration	75
2.5 Power menu	77
2.5.1 Suspend Mode	77
2.5.2 ACPI Version Features	77
2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support	77
2.5.4 APM Configuration	78
2.5.5 Hardware Monitor	79
2.6 Boot menu	80
2.6.1 Boot Device Priority	80
2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration	81
2.6.3 Security	82
2.7 Tools menu	84
2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2	84
2.7.2 AI NET 2	85
2.8 Exit menu	86
Software support	87
3.1 Installing an operating system	88
3.2 Support DVD information	88
3.2.1 Running the support DVD	88
3.2.2 Drivers menu	89
3.2.3 Utilities menu	90
3.2.4 Make Disk menu	92
3.2.5 Manual menu	93
3.2.6 ASUS Contact information	93

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