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.... ii or (2) the serial number of the product is authorized in writing by the purchaser for identification or explanation and to infringe. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND ...SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN ...
.... ii or (2) the serial number of the product is authorized in writing by the purchaser for identification or explanation and to infringe. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND ...SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN ...
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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 support... Windows OS when having 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory 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 ...
...; 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 support... Windows OS when having 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory 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 ...
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... 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...
... 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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...card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Ensure to the card. 3. Secure the card to the chassis with the PCI Express specifications. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments; ...other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.5.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphics cards that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. ASUS M2N68-AM PLUS 1-6 See Chapter 2 for information on ...
...card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Ensure to the card. 3. Secure the card to the chassis with the PCI Express specifications. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments; ...other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.5.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphics cards that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. ASUS M2N68-AM PLUS 1-6 See Chapter 2 for information on ...
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... Bus (USB) ports connect to USB 2.0 devices. 8. PS/2 Keyboard port. This 15-pin port is faster than the standard parallel ATA with Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s specification. This 9-pin COM1 port is for pointing devices or other audio sources. 5. Line Out port (lime). These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports connect...
... Bus (USB) ports connect to USB 2.0 devices. 8. PS/2 Keyboard port. This 15-pin port is faster than the standard parallel ATA with Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s specification. This 9-pin COM1 port is for pointing devices or other audio sources. 5. Line Out port (lime). These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports connect...
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...motherboard, ensuring that supports up to the CPU fan connector on the CPU fan connector. 4. These USB connectors comply with the USB 2.0 specification that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. Never connect a 1394 cable to the CPU fan connector.... USB910) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to a slot opening at +12V. Only the CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-Fan feature. 1-11 Chapter 1: Product introduction Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. The USB 2.0 module is not a ...
...motherboard, ensuring that supports up to the CPU fan connector on the CPU fan connector. 4. These USB connectors comply with the USB 2.0 specification that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. Never connect a 1394 cable to the CPU fan connector.... USB910) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to a slot opening at +12V. Only the CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-Fan feature. 1-11 Chapter 1: Product introduction Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. The USB 2.0 module is not a ...
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... boot up if the power is for your system, refer to use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with a minimum of 300 W. ASUS M2N68-AM PLUS 1-12 Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. • We recommend that the PSU has a minimum power rating of... plug; The plugs from the power supply are for details. • You must install a PSU with a higher power rating if you use an ATX 12V Specification 2.0‑compliant power supply unit (PSU) with more power-consuming devices.
... boot up if the power is for your system, refer to use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with a minimum of 300 W. ASUS M2N68-AM PLUS 1-12 Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. • We recommend that the PSU has a minimum power rating of... plug; The plugs from the power supply are for details. • You must install a PSU with a higher power rating if you use an ATX 12V Specification 2.0‑compliant power supply unit (PSU) with more power-consuming devices.
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... Master/Slave and SATA 1~4 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE drive. There is installed in the system. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. These items show Not Detected if no IDE/SATA device is a separate submenu for each IDE/SATA device. Select [CDROM] if...
... Master/Slave and SATA 1~4 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE drive. There is installed in the system. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. These items show Not Detected if no IDE/SATA device is a separate submenu for each IDE/SATA device. Select [CDROM] if...
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.... The following item appears only when the CPU Overclocking item is set the CPU frequency. Take caution when changing the settings of the general system specifications. Load the standard settings for stability when overclocking. [Standard] - Configuration options: [Auto] [Overclock 3%] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 7%] PCIE Overclocking [Auto] Configures the PCIE overclocking options. ... menu gives you an overview of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to [Overclock Profile]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] 2-6 ASUS M2N68-AM PLUS
.... The following item appears only when the CPU Overclocking item is set the CPU frequency. Take caution when changing the settings of the general system specifications. Load the standard settings for stability when overclocking. [Standard] - Configuration options: [Auto] [Overclock 3%] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 7%] PCIE Overclocking [Auto] Configures the PCIE overclocking options. ... menu gives you an overview of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to [Overclock Profile]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] 2-6 ASUS M2N68-AM PLUS
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...is disabled. In S3 sleep state, the system appears to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to be off . [Auto] - ... to display the configuration options. Select an item then press to enable or disable support for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. Configuration options: [S1 (POS) Only] [S3 Only] [Auto] [S1(POS) Only] - Enables the system to its working...
...is disabled. In S3 sleep state, the system appears to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to be off . [Auto] - ... to display the configuration options. Select an item then press to enable or disable support for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. Configuration options: [S1 (POS) Only] [S3 Only] [Auto] [S1(POS) Only] - Enables the system to its working...