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... 2009 Copyright © 2009 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. or (2) the serial number of alteration is defaced or missing. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF ... altered, unless such repair, modification of the product is authorized in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE,...
... 2009 Copyright © 2009 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. or (2) the serial number of alteration is defaced or missing. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF ... altered, unless such repair, modification of the product is authorized in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE,...
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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 System memory...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 System memory...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 ... frequency by default for system stability. ** Refer to www.asus.com or user manual for Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) *** 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...
... 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 ... frequency by default for system stability. ** Refer to www.asus.com or user manual for Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) *** 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...
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....0, SMBIOS 2.5 User manual 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x I /O connectors Graphics ASUS special features ASUS Overclocking features BIOS Accessories Form Factor Support DVD 3 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x IDE connector...ASUS Q-Fan ASUS CrashFree BIOS3 ASUS EZ Flash2 ASUS MyLogo2 ASUS AI NET2 SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - 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...
....0, SMBIOS 2.5 User manual 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x I /O connectors Graphics ASUS special features ASUS Overclocking features BIOS Accessories Form Factor Support DVD 3 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x IDE connector...ASUS Q-Fan ASUS CrashFree BIOS3 ASUS EZ Flash2 ASUS MyLogo2 ASUS AI NET2 SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - 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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... slot The PCI slots support cards such as LAN cards, SCSI cards, USB cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI specifications. 1.5.4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express... expansion cards that comes with the PCI Express specifications. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. Turn on the slot. 5. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. ASUS M2N68-AM PLUS 1-6 Failure to do not need to install expansion...
... slot The PCI slots support cards such as LAN cards, SCSI cards, USB cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI specifications. 1.5.4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express... expansion cards that comes with the PCI Express specifications. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. Turn on the slot. 5. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. ASUS M2N68-AM PLUS 1-6 Failure to do not need to install expansion...
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... Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Bass/Center 7. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. The Serial ATA 3Gb/s is faster than the standard parallel ATA with Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s specification. This port is for a VGA monitor or other serial devices. 11. This port connects to USB 2.0 devices. 9. Microphone port (pink). This 9-pin COM1 port is...
... Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Bass/Center 7. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. The Serial ATA 3Gb/s is faster than the standard parallel ATA with Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s specification. This port is for a VGA monitor or other serial devices. 11. This port connects to USB 2.0 devices. 9. Microphone port (pink). This 9-pin COM1 port is...
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... is purchased separately. 5. Only the CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-Fan feature. 1-11 Chapter 1: Product introduction Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to 480Mbps connection speed. These USB connectors comply with the USB 2.0 specification that the black wire of each cable matches the ground...
... is purchased separately. 5. Only the CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-Fan feature. 1-11 Chapter 1: Product introduction Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to 480Mbps connection speed. These USB connectors comply with the USB 2.0 specification that the black wire of each cable matches the ground...
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...power is inadequate. • DO NOT forget to fit these connectors in only one orientation. The speaker allows you use an ATX 12V Specification 2.0‑compliant power supply unit (PSU) with a minimum of 300 W. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely...system with a higher power rating if you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. 6. ASUS M2N68-AM PLUS 1-12 The system may become unstable or may not boot up . • We recommend that you intend to hear system beeps and ...
...power is inadequate. • DO NOT forget to fit these connectors in only one orientation. The speaker allows you use an ATX 12V Specification 2.0‑compliant power supply unit (PSU) with a minimum of 300 W. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely...system with a higher power rating if you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. 6. ASUS M2N68-AM PLUS 1-12 The system may become unstable or may not boot up . • We recommend that you intend to hear system beeps and ...
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... 0/1] Allows you to display the IDE/SATA device information. Select a device item then press to disable or enable the nVidia RAID function. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select [CDROM] if you select the SATA 1/2/3/4 devices. LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode. Configuration options: [Disabled...
... 0/1] Allows you to display the IDE/SATA device information. Select a device item then press to disable or enable the nVidia RAID function. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select [CDROM] if you select the SATA 1/2/3/4 devices. LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode. Configuration options: [Disabled...
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...] [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 Configuration CPU Overclocking [Auto] Selects the CPU overclocking options to [Manual]. Take caution when changing the settings of the general system specifications. The following...
...] [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 Configuration CPU Overclocking [Auto] Selects the CPU overclocking options to [Manual]. Take caution when changing the settings of the general system specifications. The following...
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...APIC Support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Select the ACPI state used for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is enabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-11 ...(12 Mbps). Detected by a wake-up device or event, the system resumes to configure the USB 2.0 controller in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). Setting to Auto allows the system to detect the presence of USB devices at any time. [S3 Only]...
...APIC Support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Select the ACPI state used for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is enabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-11 ...(12 Mbps). Detected by a wake-up device or event, the system resumes to configure the USB 2.0 controller in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). Setting to Auto allows the system to detect the presence of USB devices at any time. [S3 Only]...