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Contents Notices...v Safety information vi About this guide vi M2N68-AM PLUS specifications summary viii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-2 1.2.1 Motherboard layout 1-2 1.2.2 Layout contents 1-2 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-3 1.4 ... support 1-15 1.8.1 Installing an operating system 1-15 1.8.2 Support DVD information 1-15 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 3 utility 2-3 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-4 iii
Contents Notices...v Safety information vi About this guide vi M2N68-AM PLUS specifications summary viii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-2 1.2.1 Motherboard layout 1-2 1.2.2 Layout contents 1-2 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-3 1.4 ... support 1-15 1.8.1 Installing an operating system 1-15 1.8.2 Support DVD information 1-15 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 3 utility 2-3 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-4 iii
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...; 64 / Sempron™ processor AMD64 architecture enables simultaneous 32-bit and 64-bit computing AMD Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology * Refer to www.asus.com for AMD CPU support list GeForce 7025 / NVIDIA nForce 630a 2000 / 1600 MT/s Dual-channel memory architecture 2 x 240-pin DIMM slots ...UltraDMA 133/100 4 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s connectors Supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, RAID 5 (only for the OS can be about 3GB or less. M2N68-AM PLUS specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage / RAID Audio USB LAN Back panel I /O ports (continued on the next page) viii
...; 64 / Sempron™ processor AMD64 architecture enables simultaneous 32-bit and 64-bit computing AMD Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology * Refer to www.asus.com for AMD CPU support list GeForce 7025 / NVIDIA nForce 630a 2000 / 1600 MT/s Dual-channel memory architecture 2 x 240-pin DIMM slots ...UltraDMA 133/100 4 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s connectors Supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, RAID 5 (only for the OS can be about 3GB or less. M2N68-AM PLUS specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage / RAID Audio USB LAN Back panel I /O ports (continued on the next page) viii
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... shared memory 256MB / Purevideo HD support ASUS Q-Fan ASUS CrashFree BIOS3 ASUS EZ Flash2 ASUS MyLogo2 ASUS AI NET2 SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - Memory turning from 200MHz to 150 MHz at 1MHz increment - resolution up to change without notice. M2N68-AM PLUS specifications summary Internal I /O shield uATX Form... factor: 9.6'' x 8.2'' (24.4cm x 20.8cm) Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS LiveUpdate Utilitys Anti-Virus software (OEM version) *Specifications...
... shared memory 256MB / Purevideo HD support ASUS Q-Fan ASUS CrashFree BIOS3 ASUS EZ Flash2 ASUS MyLogo2 ASUS AI NET2 SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - Memory turning from 200MHz to 150 MHz at 1MHz increment - resolution up to change without notice. M2N68-AM PLUS specifications summary Internal I /O shield uATX Form... factor: 9.6'' x 8.2'' (24.4cm x 20.8cm) Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS LiveUpdate Utilitys Anti-Virus software (OEM version) *Specifications...
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... damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package. If any motherboard component. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to page ix for buying an ASUS® M2N68-AM PLUS motherboard! Refer to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Chapter 1 Product introduction Thank you for the list of accessories.
... damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package. If any motherboard component. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to page ix for buying an ASUS® M2N68-AM PLUS motherboard! Refer to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Chapter 1 Product introduction Thank you for the list of accessories.
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... 1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 3. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 7. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Page 1-11 1-7 1-12 1-1 1-13 1-14 1-10 1-13 ASUS M2N68-AM PLUS 1-2 CPU fan connector (4-pin CPU_FAN) 1-11 12. The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. DDR2 DIMM slots 1-3 14. Place this side towards the...
... 1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 3. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 7. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Page 1-11 1-7 1-12 1-1 1-13 1-14 1-10 1-13 ASUS M2N68-AM PLUS 1-2 CPU fan connector (4-pin CPU_FAN) 1-11 12. The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. DDR2 DIMM slots 1-3 14. Place this side towards the...
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... mapped for the dual-channel configuration. Under the default state, some memory modules for the OS can be about 3GB or less. M2N68-AM PLUS Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capability Vendor Part No. • You may operate at a lower frequency than the... M2Y1G64TU8HA2B-3C 1G DS 5 M2TU51280AE-3C717095R28F ELIXIR • • Leadmax LRMP512U64A8-Y5 1G DS N/A HY5PS12821CFP-Y5 C 702AA Hynix • • ASUS M2N68-AM PLUS 1-4 Any excess memory from the same vendor. • Due to support a full memory load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking conditions.
... mapped for the dual-channel configuration. Under the default state, some memory modules for the OS can be about 3GB or less. M2N68-AM PLUS Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capability Vendor Part No. • You may operate at a lower frequency than the... M2Y1G64TU8HA2B-3C 1G DS 5 M2TU51280AE-3C717095R28F ELIXIR • • Leadmax LRMP512U64A8-Y5 1G DS N/A HY5PS12821CFP-Y5 C 702AA Hynix • • ASUS M2N68-AM PLUS 1-4 Any excess memory from the same vendor. • Due to support a full memory load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking conditions.
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... an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card. 2. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. ASUS M2N68-AM PLUS 1-6 When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. Align the card connector with the screw. 6. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that comes...
... an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card. 2. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. ASUS M2N68-AM PLUS 1-6 When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. Align the card connector with the screw. 6. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that comes...
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... Linked BLINKING Data activity SPEED LED Status OFF ORANGE GREEN Description 10 Mbps connection 100 Mbps connection 1 Gbps connection LED LED (Orange) (Green) LAN port ASUS M2N68-AM PLUS 1-8 The PS2_USBPW1-4 jumper is for the rear USB ports. 1.7 Connectors 1.7.1 Rear panel ports 1. Keyboard/mouse power (3-pin KBPW) This jumper allows you can supply...
... Linked BLINKING Data activity SPEED LED Status OFF ORANGE GREEN Description 10 Mbps connection 100 Mbps connection 1 Gbps connection LED LED (Orange) (Green) LAN port ASUS M2N68-AM PLUS 1-8 The PS2_USBPW1-4 jumper is for the rear USB ports. 1.7 Connectors 1.7.1 Rear panel ports 1. Keyboard/mouse power (3-pin KBPW) This jumper allows you can supply...
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... incorrect insertion when you to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of device(s) - 2. There are three connectors on the Ultra DMA cable connector. ASUS M2N68-AM PLUS 1-10 Optical drive audio in connector (4-pin CD) This connector allows you connect the IDE cable. • If any device jumper is set as a CD...
... incorrect insertion when you to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of device(s) - 2. There are three connectors on the Ultra DMA cable connector. ASUS M2N68-AM PLUS 1-10 Optical drive audio in connector (4-pin CD) This connector allows you connect the IDE cable. • If any device jumper is set as a CD...
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... are designed to use a PSU with 20-pin and 4-pin power plugs, make sure that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. This PSU type has 24-pin and 4-pin power plugs. • If you intend to fit these connectors in only one orientation. otherwise, the system... may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you intend to connect the 4-pin ATX +12 V power plug; ASUS M2N68-AM PLUS 1-12 6.
... are designed to use a PSU with 20-pin and 4-pin power plugs, make sure that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. This PSU type has 24-pin and 4-pin power plugs. • If you intend to fit these connectors in only one orientation. otherwise, the system... may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you intend to connect the 4-pin ATX +12 V power plug; ASUS M2N68-AM PLUS 1-12 6.
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10. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. ASUS M2N68-AM PLUS 1-14 The S/PDIF module is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port.
10. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. ASUS M2N68-AM PLUS 1-14 The S/PDIF module is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port.
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... a USB port, then launch EZ Flash 2. Follow the onscreen 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 having to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 ASUS M2N68-AM PLUS Press + during POST to Tools > EZ Flash 2 then press . 2. Updating from the Open window...
... a USB port, then launch EZ Flash 2. Follow the onscreen 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 having to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 ASUS M2N68-AM PLUS Press + during POST to Tools > EZ Flash 2 then press . 2. Updating from the Open window...
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...Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit 2.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to set the system date. 2-4 ASUS M2N68-AM PLUS Using the power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to force reset from the operating system. • The default BIOS settings for this ... using the OS standard shut-down the system properly from a running operating system can cause damage to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to ensure optimum performance. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit System Time 19:34:30] System Date [Wed 08...
...Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit 2.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to set the system date. 2-4 ASUS M2N68-AM PLUS Using the power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to force reset from the operating system. • The default BIOS settings for this ... using the OS standard shut-down the system properly from a running operating system can cause damage to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to ensure optimum performance. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit System Time 19:34:30] System Date [Wed 08...
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.... Load the standard settings for stability when overclocking. [Standard] - CPU Frequency [200.0] Allows you to manually set the CPU frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] 2-6 ASUS M2N68-AM PLUS Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Adjust System Frequency etc. 2.4.1 JumperFree...
.... Load the standard settings for stability when overclocking. [Standard] - CPU Frequency [200.0] Allows you to manually set the CPU frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] 2-6 ASUS M2N68-AM PLUS Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Adjust System Frequency etc. 2.4.1 JumperFree...
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.... Configuration options: [Auto] [0 CLK] [1 CLK] [2 CLK] [3 CLK] tWTR [ Auto] Allows you to specify the write to specify the Trdrd time. Configuration options: [Enabled][Disabled] 2-8 ASUS M2N68-AM PLUS Configuration options: [1 CLK] [2 CLK] [3 CLK] [Auto] tWRWR [ Auto] Allows you to set tRWTTO. The driver developer may enable it for the normal operation. tRWTTO [ Auto...
.... Configuration options: [Auto] [0 CLK] [1 CLK] [2 CLK] [3 CLK] tWTR [ Auto] Allows you to specify the write to specify the Trdrd time. Configuration options: [Enabled][Disabled] 2-8 ASUS M2N68-AM PLUS Configuration options: [1 CLK] [2 CLK] [3 CLK] [Auto] tWRWR [ Auto] Allows you to set tRWTTO. The driver developer may enable it for the normal operation. tRWTTO [ Auto...
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...] 2.4.6 USB Configuration The items in the system. USB Functions [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the USB functions.Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-10 ASUS M2N68-AM PLUS Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4][2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] Parallel Port Address [378] Allows you to select the Parallel Port base addresses. Take...
...] 2.4.6 USB Configuration The items in the system. USB Functions [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the USB functions.Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-10 ASUS M2N68-AM PLUS Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4][2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] Parallel Port Address [378] Allows you to select the Parallel Port base addresses. Take...
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... Off] When set to Power On, the system goes on after an AC power loss. When this parameter allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Q-Fan feature that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.5 HW Monitor Configuration CPU Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] MB... goes into off state after an AC power loss. Smart Q-Fan Function [Enabled] Allows you to display the detected temperatures. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-12 ASUS M2N68-AM PLUS
... Off] When set to Power On, the system goes on after an AC power loss. When this parameter allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Q-Fan feature that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.5 HW Monitor Configuration CPU Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] MB... goes into off state after an AC power loss. Smart Q-Fan Function [Enabled] Allows you to display the detected temperatures. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-12 ASUS M2N68-AM PLUS
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To set a User Password: 1. To change the supervisor password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password. 2-14 ASUS M2N68-AM PLUS Limited allows changes only to erase the RTC RAM. After you set a password, this item shows Installed. To set a Supervisor Password: 1. Select the Change User ...
To set a User Password: 1. To change the supervisor password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password. 2-14 ASUS M2N68-AM PLUS Limited allows changes only to erase the RTC RAM. After you set a password, this item shows Installed. To set a Supervisor Password: 1. Select the Change User ...
