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...No Update Write Fail Warning: Don't Turn Off Power Or Reset System! 在更新 BIOS 9 Flash Complete BIOS F1 AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Flashing Complete Press to Program: M2A-VM ...HDMI.bin Programming Flash Memory - All Rights Reserved For C51PV-MCP51-M2A-VM HDMI-00 DATE:04/13/2006 Flash Type - PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Continue...
...No Update Write Fail Warning: Don't Turn Off Power Or Reset System! 在更新 BIOS 9 Flash Complete BIOS F1 AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Flashing Complete Press to Program: M2A-VM ...HDMI.bin Programming Flash Memory - All Rights Reserved For C51PV-MCP51-M2A-VM HDMI-00 DATE:04/13/2006 Flash Type - PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Continue...
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... 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 System memory 1-3 1.4.1 Overview 1-3 1.4.2 Memory configurations 1-3 1.5 Expansion slots 1-6 1.5.1 Installing...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
... 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 System memory 1-3 1.4.1 Overview 1-3 1.4.2 Memory configurations 1-3 1.5 Expansion slots 1-6 1.5.1 Installing...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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... support unbuffered ECC and non-ECC DDR2 1066/800/667MHz Supports up to 4GB system memory * Due to AM2+ CPU limitation, only one DDR2 1066 DIMM is supported per channel. M2N68-AM PLUS specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage / RAID Audio USB LAN Back panel I /O ports (continued on... Technologies. Supports up to 10 USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at 800MHz frequency by default for system stability. ** Refer to www.asus.com or user manual for Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) *** Due to www.asus.com for the OS can be about 3GB or less.
... support unbuffered ECC and non-ECC DDR2 1066/800/667MHz Supports up to 4GB system memory * Due to AM2+ CPU limitation, only one DDR2 1066 DIMM is supported per channel. M2N68-AM PLUS specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage / RAID Audio USB LAN Back panel I /O ports (continued on... Technologies. Supports up to 10 USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at 800MHz frequency by default for system stability. ** Refer to www.asus.com or user manual for Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) *** Due to www.asus.com for the OS can be about 3GB or less.
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...Shader model3.0 DirectX 9 graphics processor Supports maximum shared memory 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) *...DDR 800 1GB x 2 / Althlon 64 x 2 4400+ / Graphich 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 1066 MHz - ix HT turning from 533 MHz to 300MHz...
...Shader model3.0 DirectX 9 graphics processor Supports maximum shared memory 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) *...DDR 800 1GB x 2 / Althlon 64 x 2 4400+ / Graphich 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 1066 MHz - ix HT turning from 533 MHz to 300MHz...
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... the AMD Opteron™ processor. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 512MB, 1GB, and 2GB unbuffered ECC/non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the socket to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. The ... DIMM has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview This motherboard comes with a 940-pin AMD® Socket AM2+ / AM2 for AMD Phenom™ II / Phenom™ / Athlon™ FX...
... the AMD Opteron™ processor. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 512MB, 1GB, and 2GB unbuffered ECC/non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the socket to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. The ... DIMM has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview This motherboard comes with a 940-pin AMD® Socket AM2+ / AM2 for AMD Phenom™ II / Phenom™ / Athlon™ FX...
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...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 The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for the single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with the same ...8226; You may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the higher-sized channel is installed on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made ...
...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 The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for the single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with the same ...8226; You may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the higher-sized channel is installed on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made ...
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...; OCZ • • GEIL • • • Due to AM2+ CPU limitation, only one pair of dual-channel memory configuration. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at www.asus.com for the latest DDR2 667/800/1066MHz QVL. (continued on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is the...
...; OCZ • • GEIL • • • Due to AM2+ CPU limitation, only one pair of dual-channel memory configuration. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at www.asus.com for the latest DDR2 667/800/1066MHz QVL. (continued on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is the...
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... pins 2-3 for the internal USB connectors that you to re-enter data. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Hold down and...
... pins 2-3 for the internal USB connectors that you to re-enter data. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Hold down and...
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... stability when overclocking. [Standard] - Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] 2-6 ASUS M2N68-AM PLUS Load the standard settings for the CPU and other system devices. AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to...
... stability when overclocking. [Standard] - Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] 2-6 ASUS M2N68-AM PLUS Load the standard settings for the CPU and other system devices. AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to...
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...] [13 CLK] [14 CLK] [15 CLK] [16 CLK] [17 CLK] [18 CLK] [Auto] TRC [ Auto] Allows you to set the memory clock mode. Configuration options: [2 CLK] [3 CLK] [4 CLK] [5 CLK] [Auto] Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-7 Configuration options: [Power Saving Mode] [Standard] [+50mv] [+100mv...Manual] The following item appears only when you to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Auto] [3 CLK] [4 CLK] [5 CLK] [6 CLK] TRRD [ Auto] Allows you set the Memory Clock Mode item to set TRAS. Configuration options: [Auto] [3 CLK] [4 CLK] [5 CLK] [6 CLK] [7 CLK DH_Only] TRCD [ Auto] Allows you to set the ...
...] [13 CLK] [14 CLK] [15 CLK] [16 CLK] [17 CLK] [18 CLK] [Auto] TRC [ Auto] Allows you to set the memory clock mode. Configuration options: [2 CLK] [3 CLK] [4 CLK] [5 CLK] [Auto] Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-7 Configuration options: [Power Saving Mode] [Standard] [+50mv] [+100mv...Manual] The following item appears only when you to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Auto] [3 CLK] [4 CLK] [5 CLK] [6 CLK] TRRD [ Auto] Allows you set the Memory Clock Mode item to set TRAS. Configuration options: [Auto] [3 CLK] [4 CLK] [5 CLK] [6 CLK] [7 CLK DH_Only] TRCD [ Auto] Allows you to set the ...
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...] [Min = 1.850000V] [Max = 2.24375V] Chipset Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the Memory Over Voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [75ns] [105ns] [127.5ns] [195ns] [327.5ns] Memory Over Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set tRWTTO. Configuration options: [Auto] [2 CLK] [3 CLK]...] [Enabled] CPU Prefetching [Enabled] Allows you to specify the Trdrd time. The standard value is 0.00625V. Configuration options: [Enabled][Disabled] 2-8 ASUS M2N68-AM PLUS Configuration options: [Auto] [0 CLK] [1 CLK] [2 CLK] [3 CLK] tRDRD [ Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the CPU prefetching...
...] [Min = 1.850000V] [Max = 2.24375V] Chipset Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the Memory Over Voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [75ns] [105ns] [127.5ns] [195ns] [327.5ns] Memory Over Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set tRWTTO. Configuration options: [Auto] [2 CLK] [3 CLK]...] [Enabled] CPU Prefetching [Enabled] Allows you to specify the Trdrd time. The standard value is 0.00625V. Configuration options: [Enabled][Disabled] 2-8 ASUS M2N68-AM PLUS Configuration options: [Auto] [0 CLK] [1 CLK] [2 CLK] [3 CLK] tRDRD [ Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the CPU prefetching...
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... Chipset menu allows you to select unganged DRAM mode (64-bit width). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Channel Interleaving [Disabled] Allows you to enable the channel memory interleaving. Configuration options: [Auto] [Always] Power Down Enable [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable DDR power down mode. Configuration options: [PCIE -> PCI -> IGP] [IGP...
... Chipset menu allows you to select unganged DRAM mode (64-bit width). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Channel Interleaving [Disabled] Allows you to enable the channel memory interleaving. Configuration options: [Auto] [Always] Power Down Enable [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable DDR power down mode. Configuration options: [PCIE -> PCI -> IGP] [IGP...
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...2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] 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 enable or disable...related features. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for boot. The Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the auto-detected values. Configuration options: [No] [...
...2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] 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 enable or disable...related features. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for boot. The Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the auto-detected values. Configuration options: [No] [...