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... OK 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. All Rights Reserved For C51PV-MCP51-M2A-VM HDMI-00 DATE:04/13/2006 Flash Type - PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH... File Name to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Flashing Complete Press to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Programming Flash Memory - 7 BIOS N BIOS 8 BIOS BIOS AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd.
... OK 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. All Rights Reserved For C51PV-MCP51-M2A-VM HDMI-00 DATE:04/13/2006 Flash Type - PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH... File Name to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Flashing Complete Press to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Programming Flash Memory - 7 BIOS N BIOS 8 BIOS BIOS AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd.
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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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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, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. Supports up to 4GB system memory * Due to AM2+ CPU limitation,... 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 Vista OS) ALC662 High Definition Audio 6-channel CODEC Supports Vista Premium, Multistreaming Technologies. When ...
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, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. Supports up to 4GB system memory * Due to AM2+ CPU limitation,... 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 Vista OS) ALC662 High Definition Audio 6-channel CODEC Supports Vista Premium, Multistreaming Technologies. When ...
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... with max. resolution up to 150 MHz at 1MHz increment - 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 are subject to change without notice. Memory turning from 200MHz to 1920 x 1440 @75Hz * We recommend system...
... with max. resolution up to 150 MHz at 1MHz increment - 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 are subject to change without notice. Memory turning from 200MHz to 1920 x 1440 @75Hz * We recommend system...
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...sockets. 1-3 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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 prevent bending the pins and damaging ... to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. Ensure that you use a CPU that is designed for the AMD Opteron...
...sockets. 1-3 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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 prevent bending the pins and damaging ... to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. Ensure that you use a CPU that is designed for the AMD Opteron...
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... • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For effective use a more memory is then mapped for the OS can be about 3GB or less. M2N68-AM PLUS Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capability Vendor Part No. The system maps ... • • 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. Chip Brand DIMM support A* B* Kingston KVR667D2N5/512 512MB SS N/A ...
... • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For effective use a more memory is then mapped for the OS can be about 3GB or less. M2N68-AM PLUS Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capability Vendor Part No. The system maps ... • • 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. Chip Brand DIMM support A* B* Kingston KVR667D2N5/512 512MB SS N/A ...
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... N/A SS 5 DS 5 SS N/A DS N/A DS 5 DS 5 DS 4 DS 4 DS 6 DS 5 Chip No. 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 standard way of... dual-channel memory configuration. Double - Visit the ASUS website at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. Kingston KHX6400D2LLK2/1GN Kingston KVR800D2N5/1G Samsung M378T2863QZS-CF7 Samsung ...
... N/A SS 5 DS 5 SS N/A DS N/A DS 5 DS 5 DS 4 DS 4 DS 6 DS 5 Chip No. 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 standard way of... dual-channel memory configuration. Double - Visit the ASUS website at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. Kingston KHX6400D2LLK2/1GN Kingston KVR800D2N5/1G Samsung M378T2863QZS-CF7 Samsung ...
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... such as system passwords. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. 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.
... such as system passwords. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. 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.
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...overclocking options. 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 manually set to [Manual]. Allows you to change... appears only when the CPU Overclocking item is set overclocking parameters. [Auto] - Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] 2-6 ASUS M2N68-AM PLUS The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration...
...overclocking options. 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 manually set to [Manual]. Allows you to change... appears only when the CPU Overclocking item is set overclocking parameters. [Auto] - Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] 2-6 ASUS M2N68-AM PLUS The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration...
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...set the DRAM timing mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [3 CLK] [4 CLK] [5 CLK] [6 CLK] [7 CLK DH_Only] TRCD [ Auto] Allows you to set the Memory Clock Mode item to [DCT 0]. Configuration options: [2 CLK] [3 CLK] [4 CLK] [5 CLK] [Auto] Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-7 The following item appears only when ...[266 MHz] [333MHz] [400 MHz] DRAM Timing Mode [Auto] Allows you to set TRC. CAS# Latency [ Auto] Allows you to set the memory clock mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [2-4 CLK] [3-5 CLK] TRAS [ Auto] Allows you to set TRP. PCIE Clock [100] Allows you to ...
...set the DRAM timing mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [3 CLK] [4 CLK] [5 CLK] [6 CLK] [7 CLK DH_Only] TRCD [ Auto] Allows you to set the Memory Clock Mode item to [DCT 0]. Configuration options: [2 CLK] [3 CLK] [4 CLK] [5 CLK] [Auto] Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-7 The following item appears only when ...[266 MHz] [333MHz] [400 MHz] DRAM Timing Mode [Auto] Allows you to set TRC. CAS# Latency [ Auto] Allows you to set the memory clock mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [2-4 CLK] [3-5 CLK] TRAS [ Auto] Allows you to set TRP. PCIE Clock [100] Allows you to ...
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...] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Allows you to specify the Trfc0/1/2/3 time. Configuration options: [Enabled][Disabled] 2-8 ASUS M2N68-AM PLUS tRWTTO [ 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][+ 50mv] [+ 100mv] [+ 150mv] 2.4.2 CPU...
...] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Allows you to specify the Trfc0/1/2/3 time. Configuration options: [Enabled][Disabled] 2-8 ASUS M2N68-AM PLUS tRWTTO [ 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][+ 50mv] [+ 100mv] [+ 150mv] 2.4.2 CPU...
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... enable or disable DDR power down mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Always] Power Down Enable [Enabled] Allows you to enable the bank memory interleaving. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Basic] [Good] [Super] [Max] [User] SouthBridge Configuration Primary Graphics Adapter [PCI Express -> PCI... -> IGP] Display Device Priority, from high to DIMMs even memory slots are not populated. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Address bits 6] [Address bits 12] [XOR of Address bits [20:16,6] ] [XOR of...
... enable or disable DDR power down mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Always] Power Down Enable [Enabled] Allows you to enable the bank memory interleaving. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Basic] [Good] [Super] [Max] [User] SouthBridge Configuration Primary Graphics Adapter [PCI Express -> PCI... -> IGP] Display Device Priority, from high to DIMMs even memory slots are not populated. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Address bits 6] [Address bits 12] [XOR of Address bits [20:16,6] ] [XOR of...
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...not required for boot. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for PCI/PnP devices. Plug and Play O/S [No] When set to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in this...select the Serial Port1 base address. 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] [378] [278] [3BC] Parallel Port Mode [Normal] Allows you to select the Parallel Port mode. Select an item ...
...not required for boot. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for PCI/PnP devices. Plug and Play O/S [No] When set to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in this...select the Serial Port1 base address. 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] [378] [278] [3BC] Parallel Port Mode [Normal] Allows you to select the Parallel Port mode. Select an item ...