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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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Supports up to 4GB system memory * Due to www.asus.com 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 motherboard. 1 x PCI Express™ x16 ... 1066/800/667MHz 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 the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, when you install 4GB...
Supports up to 4GB system memory * Due to www.asus.com 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 motherboard. 1 x PCI Express™ x16 ... 1066/800/667MHz 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 the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, when you install 4GB...
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...PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, ACPI2.0, 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 4 x SATA connectors 1...Supports maximum shared memory up to change without notice. ix 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 ...
...PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, ACPI2.0, 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 4 x SATA connectors 1...Supports maximum shared memory up to change without notice. ix 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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... is switched off mode. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. 1-1 Chapter 1: Product introduction Refer to page ix for buying an ASUS® M2N68-AM PLUS motherboard! This is a reminder that the ATX power supply is detached from the wall socket before touching any component. • Use a grounded wrist strap...
... is switched off mode. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. 1-1 Chapter 1: Product introduction Refer to page ix for buying an ASUS® M2N68-AM PLUS motherboard! This is a reminder that the ATX power supply is detached from the wall socket before touching any component. • Use a grounded wrist strap...
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...-1 pin USB56 USB78, and USB 910) 2. 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 Place this side towards the rear of the chassis. CPU fan connector (4-pin CPU_FAN) 1-11 12. System panel connector (10-1 pin PANEL) 6.
...-1 pin USB56 USB78, and USB 910) 2. 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 Place this side towards the rear of the chassis. CPU fan connector (4-pin CPU_FAN) 1-11 12. System panel connector (10-1 pin PANEL) 6.
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...the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. M2N68-AM PLUS Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capability Vendor Part No. For effective use a more memory on its SPD....-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 • You may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend...
...the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. M2N68-AM PLUS Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capability Vendor Part No. For effective use a more memory on its SPD....-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 • You may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend...
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Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. ASUS M2N68-AM PLUS 1-6 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. The following sub-sections ...
Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. ASUS M2N68-AM PLUS 1-6 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. The following sub-sections ...
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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 This port allows 10/100 PHY connection to enable or disable the keyboard/mouse and USB port 1-4 wake-up the computer by pressing a key...
... 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 This port allows 10/100 PHY connection to enable or disable the keyboard/mouse and USB port 1-4 wake-up the computer by pressing a key...
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ASUS M2N68-AM PLUS 1-10 Connect the blue connector to configure your devices. Optical drive audio in connector (4-pin CD) This connector allows you connect the IDE cable. • ...
ASUS M2N68-AM PLUS 1-10 Connect the blue connector to configure your devices. Optical drive audio in connector (4-pin CD) This connector allows you connect the IDE cable. • ...
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... recommend that you to hear system beeps and warnings. pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is inadequate. • DO NOT forget to install additional devices. 7. ASUS M2N68-AM PLUS 1-12 This PSU type has 24-pin and 4-pin power plugs. • If you intend 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. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for the chassis-mounted ...
... recommend that you to hear system beeps and warnings. pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is inadequate. • DO NOT forget to install additional devices. 7. ASUS M2N68-AM PLUS 1-12 This PSU type has 24-pin and 4-pin power plugs. • If you intend 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. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for the chassis-mounted ...
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ASUS M2N68-AM PLUS 1-14 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. The S/PDIF module is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port.
ASUS M2N68-AM PLUS 1-14 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. The S/PDIF module is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port.
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...Locate the BIOS file from a file, then click Next. To update the BIOS using a DOS‑based utility. Go to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 ASUS M2N68-AM PLUS Select Update BIOS from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process... that contains the latest BIOS file to display the following: ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.06 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: M2N68-AM PLUS VER: 0208 DATE: 01/16/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [B] Backup ...
...Locate the BIOS file from a file, then click Next. To update the BIOS using a DOS‑based utility. Go to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 ASUS M2N68-AM PLUS Select Update BIOS from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process... that contains the latest BIOS file to display the following: ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.06 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: M2N68-AM PLUS VER: 0208 DATE: 01/16/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [B] Backup ...
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... Information :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to set the system date. 2-4 ASUS M2N68-AM PLUS Change Field 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...
... Information :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to set the system date. 2-4 ASUS M2N68-AM PLUS Change Field 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...
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... [200.0] Allows you to [Manual]. The following item appears only when the CPU Overclocking item is set overclocking parameters. [Auto] - Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] 2-6 ASUS M2N68-AM PLUS Allows you to manually set to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. [Manual] - Take caution when changing the settings of the general system specifications. Configuration options...
... [200.0] Allows you to [Manual]. The following item appears only when the CPU Overclocking item is set overclocking parameters. [Auto] - Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] 2-6 ASUS M2N68-AM PLUS Allows you to manually set to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. [Manual] - Take caution when changing the settings of the general system specifications. Configuration options...
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... mode. Configuration options: [Auto][+ 50mv] [+ 100mv] [+ 150mv] 2.4.2 CPU Configuration GART Error Reporting [Disabled] This option should remain disabled for testing purpose. Configuration options: [Enabled][Disabled] 2-8 ASUS M2N68-AM PLUS tRWTTO [ Auto] Allows you to adjust the voltage.
... mode. Configuration options: [Auto][+ 50mv] [+ 100mv] [+ 150mv] 2.4.2 CPU Configuration GART Error Reporting [Disabled] This option should remain disabled for testing purpose. Configuration options: [Enabled][Disabled] 2-8 ASUS M2N68-AM PLUS tRWTTO [ Auto] Allows you to adjust the voltage.
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... options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 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: [No] [Yes] 2.4.6 USB Configuration The items in the system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4][2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] Parallel Port...
... options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 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: [No] [Yes] 2.4.6 USB Configuration The items in the system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4][2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] Parallel Port...
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... enable or disable RTC to generate a wake event. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Q-Fan feature that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. VCORE Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects... power fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). Select Ignored if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-12 ASUS M2N68-AM PLUS
... enable or disable RTC to generate a wake event. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Q-Fan feature that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. VCORE Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects... power fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). Select Ignored if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-12 ASUS M2N68-AM PLUS
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... of at least six letters and/or numbers, then press . 3. Limited allows changes only to selected fields, such as in setting a user password. 2-14 ASUS M2N68-AM PLUS To set a User Password: 1. If you forget your BIOS password, you successfully set or change the supervisor password. View Only allows access but does not...
... of at least six letters and/or numbers, then press . 3. Limited allows changes only to selected fields, such as in setting a user password. 2-14 ASUS M2N68-AM PLUS To set a User Password: 1. If you forget your BIOS password, you successfully set or change the supervisor password. View Only allows access but does not...