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1.3.2

Innovative ASUS features

ASUS Core Unlocker

ASUS Core Unlocker simplifies the activation of a latent AMD CPU with

just a press on a button. Enjoy an instant performance boost by simply

unlocking the extra cores, without performing complicated BIOS changes.

You may also press <4> during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to activate the Core

Unlocker function.

ASUS Express Gate

ASUS Express Gate is an ASUS exclusive OS that 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 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 into

an overclocking button. After the easy setup, Turbo Key boosts

performances without interrupting ongoing work or games, simply through

pressing the button.

ASUS Anti-Surge Protection

This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard

from damage caused by power surges from switching power supply

(PSU).

ASUS MyLogo2™

Turn your favorite photos into 256-color boot logos to personalize your

system.

ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3

ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to

restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or a USB

flash disk that contains the BIOS file.

ASUS M4N68T PRO

1-3

Section	Page
Notices	6
Safety information	7
About this guide	7
M4N68T PRO specifications summary	9
Product introduction	11
1.1 Welcome!	11
1.2 Package contents	11
1.3 Special features	11
1.3.1 Product highlights	11
1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features	13
1.4 Before you proceed	15
1.5 Motherboard overview	16
1.5.1 Placement direction	16
1.5.2 Screw holes	16
1.5.3 Motherboard layout	17
1.5.4 Layout contents	17
1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)	18
1.6.1 Installing the CPU	18
1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan	20
1.7 System memory	21
1.7.1 Overview	21
1.7.2 Memory configurations	22
1.7.3 Installing a DIMM	26
1.7.4 Removing a DIMM	26
1.8 Expansion slots	27
1.8.1 Installing an expansion card	27
1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card	27
1.8.3 PCI slots	27
1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slots	27
1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot	27
1.9 Jumpers	28
1.10 Connectors	30
1.10.1 Rear panel ports	30
1.10.2 Internal connectors	31
1.11 Software support	38
1.11.1 Installing an operating system	38
1.11.2 Support DVD information	38
BIOS information	39
2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS	39
2.1.1 ASUS Update utility	39
2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility	40
2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS utility	41
2.2 BIOS setup program	42
2.2.1 BIOS menu screen	43
2.2.2 Menu bar	43
2.2.3 Navigation keys	43
2.2.4 Menu items	44
2.2.5 Submenu items	44
2.2.6 Configuration fields	44
2.2.7 Pop-up window	44
2.2.8 Scroll bar	44
2.2.9 General help	44
2.3 Main menu	45
2.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx]	45
2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]	45
2.3.3 IDE Configuration	45
2.3.4 Primary IDE Master/Slave, SATA 1/2/3/4	46
2.3.5 System Information	47
2.4 Advanced menu	47
2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration	47
2.4.2 CPU Configuration	50
2.4.3 Chipset	50
2.4.4 Onboard Device Configuration	52
2.4.5 PCIPnP	52
2.4.6 USB Configuration	53
2.5 Power menu	54
2.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto]	54
2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled]	54
2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]	54
2.5.4 APM Configuration	54
2.5.5 HW Monitor Configuration	55
2.5.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled]	55
2.6 Boot menu	56
2.6.1 Boot Device Priority	56
2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration	56
2.6.3 Security	57
2.7 Tools menu	59
2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2	59
2.7.2 Express Gate [Auto]	59
2.7.3 ASUS O.C. Profile	60
2.7.4 AI NET 2	60
2.8 Exit menu	61

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