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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... 1-8 1.7.1 Rear panel ports 1-8 1.7.2 Internal connectors 1-9 1.8 Software 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... 1-8 1.7.1 Rear panel ports 1-8 1.7.2 Internal connectors 1-9 1.8 Software 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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... menu 2-6 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 2-6 2.4.2 CPU Configuration 2-8 2.4.3 Chipset 2-9 2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration 2-10 2.4.5 PCI PnP 2-10 2.4.6 USB Configuration 2-10 2.5 Power menu 2-11 2.5.1 Suspend Mode 2-11 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support 2-11 2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support 2-11 2.5.4 APM Configuration 2-12 2.5.5 HW Monitor Configuration 2-12 2.6 Boot menu 2-13 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 2-13 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 2-13 2.6.3 Security 2-14 2.7 Tools menu 2-15...
... menu 2-6 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 2-6 2.4.2 CPU Configuration 2-8 2.4.3 Chipset 2-9 2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration 2-10 2.4.5 PCI PnP 2-10 2.4.6 USB Configuration 2-10 2.5 Power menu 2-11 2.5.1 Suspend Mode 2-11 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support 2-11 2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support 2-11 2.5.4 APM Configuration 2-12 2.5.5 HW Monitor Configuration 2-12 2.6 Boot menu 2-13 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 2-13 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 2-13 2.6.3 Security 2-14 2.7 Tools menu 2-15...
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... all power cables from the existing system before the signal cables are also provided. About this guide is broken, do not try to fix it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS setup menus. Do not place the product in your retailer...
... all power cables from the existing system before the signal cables are also provided. About this guide is broken, do not try to fix it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS setup menus. Do not place the product in your retailer...
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...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 a 64-bit Windows OS when having 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for AMD CPU support list GeForce ... MT/s Dual-channel memory architecture 2 x 240-pin DIMM slots support unbuffered ECC and non-ECC DDR2 1066/800/667MHz 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...
...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 a 64-bit Windows OS when having 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for AMD CPU support list GeForce ... MT/s Dual-channel memory architecture 2 x 240-pin DIMM slots support unbuffered ECC and non-ECC DDR2 1066/800/667MHz 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...
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... 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): - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) 8Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, ACPI2.0, SMBIOS 2.5 User...graphics processor Supports maximum shared memory up to 256MB Supports RGB with max. Memory turning from 100 MHz up to 1066 MHz - 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 ...
... 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): - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) 8Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, ACPI2.0, SMBIOS 2.5 User...graphics processor Supports maximum shared memory up to 256MB Supports RGB with max. Memory turning from 100 MHz up to 1066 MHz - 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 ...
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... a more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the dual-channel configuration. M2N68-AM PLUS Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capability Vendor Part No. Any excess memory from the same vendor. • Due to support a full memory load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking conditions. • You may operate at a ...A3R12E3GEF633ACAOY PSC • • ELIXIR M2Y1G64TU8HA2B-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
... a more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the dual-channel configuration. M2N68-AM PLUS Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capability Vendor Part No. Any excess memory from the same vendor. • Due to support a full memory load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking conditions. • You may operate at a ...A3R12E3GEF633ACAOY PSC • • ELIXIR M2Y1G64TU8HA2B-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
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... SS 5 DS 5 SS N/A DS N/A DS 5 DS 5 DS 4 DS 4 DS 6 DS 5 Chip No. SS - Visit the ASUS website at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. Heat-Sink Package E5108AJBG-8E-E K4T1G084QQ-HCF7 K4T1G084QQ-HCF7(ECC) K4T2G084QA-HCF7 HYB18T512800B2F25FSS28380 Heat-Sink ... Package HY5PS12821CFP-S5 Chip Brand Kingston Elpida Samsung Samsung Samsung Qimonda Corsair N/A Hynix Kingmax Apacer Apacer VDATA ADATA PSC GEIL G.SKILL G.SKILL OCZ Hynix DIMM support A* B* • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •...
... SS 5 DS 5 SS N/A DS N/A DS 5 DS 5 DS 4 DS 4 DS 6 DS 5 Chip No. SS - Visit the ASUS website at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. Heat-Sink Package E5108AJBG-8E-E K4T1G084QQ-HCF7 K4T1G084QQ-HCF7(ECC) K4T2G084QA-HCF7 HYB18T512800B2F25FSS28380 Heat-Sink ... Package HY5PS12821CFP-S5 Chip Brand Kingston Elpida Samsung Samsung Samsung Qimonda Corsair N/A Hynix Kingmax Apacer Apacer VDATA ADATA PSC GEIL G.SKILL G.SKILL OCZ Hynix DIMM support A* B* • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •...
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... 2. Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. ASUS M2N68-AM PLUS 1-6 Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. Remove the ...otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.5.3 PCI 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 ...
... 2. Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. ASUS M2N68-AM PLUS 1-6 Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. Remove the ...otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.5.3 PCI 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 ...
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... USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. CPU fan connector (4-pin CPU_FAN) The CPU fan connector supports cooling fans of 350mA~740mA (8.88W max.) or a total of 1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at the back of these connectors, then install the...CPU fan connector. It is purchased separately. 5. DO NOT place a jumper cap on the motherboard, ensuring that supports up to a slot opening at +12V. Only the CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-Fan feature. 1-11 Chapter 1: Product introduction Doing so will damage the motherboard! Connect the USB module cable to...
... USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. CPU fan connector (4-pin CPU_FAN) The CPU fan connector supports cooling fans of 350mA~740mA (8.88W max.) or a total of 1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at the back of these connectors, then install the...CPU fan connector. It is purchased separately. 5. DO NOT place a jumper cap on the motherboard, ensuring that supports up to a slot opening at +12V. Only the CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-Fan feature. 1-11 Chapter 1: Product introduction Doing so will damage the motherboard! Connect the USB module cable to...
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... You must install 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 system warning speaker. pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is inadequate. •... the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. • We recommend that you to install additional devices. 7. ASUS M2N68-AM PLUS 1-12 The plugs from the power supply are designed to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at least 15 A on +12 V and...
... You must install 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 system warning speaker. pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is inadequate. •... the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. • We recommend that you to install additional devices. 7. ASUS M2N68-AM PLUS 1-12 The plugs from the power supply are designed to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at least 15 A on +12 V and...
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System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System power LED (2-pin PWRLED) This 2-pin connector is set the item to [AC97]. Connect one end of the front .... The IDE LED lights up when you want to connect an AC97 front panel audio module to this connector, set to this connector, ensure that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to [HD Audio]. See page 2-9 for the system power LED...
System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System power LED (2-pin PWRLED) This 2-pin connector is set the item to [AC97]. Connect one end of the front .... The IDE LED lights up when you want to connect an AC97 front panel audio module to this connector, set to this connector, ensure that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to [HD Audio]. See page 2-9 for the system power LED...
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... versions before installing the drivers for updates. Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to change at www.asus.com for better compatibility and system stability. 1.8.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains drivers, software applications, and... the Drivers menu if the Autorun function is NOT enabled on your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. Double-click ASSETUP.EXE to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN ...
... versions before installing the drivers for updates. Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to change at www.asus.com for better compatibility and system stability. 1.8.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains drivers, software applications, and... the Drivers menu if the Autorun function is NOT enabled on your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. Double-click ASSETUP.EXE to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN ...
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... a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is available in the Support DVD that allows you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility.. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is capable of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable USB flash disk in case ...you need to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the following methods: Updating from the Internet, then click Next. Place the Support DVD into the optical drive.
... a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is available in the Support DVD that allows you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility.. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is capable of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable USB flash disk in case ...you need to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the following methods: Updating from the Internet, then click Next. Place the Support DVD into the optical drive.
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...ASUS M2N68-AM PLUS Select Update BIOS from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Locate the BIOS file from a file, then click Next. b. Enter the BIOS setup program. When the correct BIOS file is found, EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. • This function supports... 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...
...ASUS M2N68-AM PLUS Select Update BIOS from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Locate the BIOS file from a file, then click Next. b. Enter the BIOS setup program. When the correct BIOS file is found, EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. • This function supports... 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...
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...Only the USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition supports ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. You can cause system boot failure! Insert the Support DVD or USB flash disk containing the BIOS file to the SATA1/2 ... device size should be the latest BIOS version for the BIOS file. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is found ! Start Erasing... The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the Support DVD or the USB flash disk for this utility. • Always connect ...
...Only the USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition supports ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. You can cause system boot failure! Insert the Support DVD or USB flash disk containing the BIOS file to the SATA1/2 ... device size should be the latest BIOS version for the BIOS file. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is found ! Start Erasing... The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the Support DVD or the USB flash disk for this utility. • Always connect ...
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... entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE drive. Select [CDROM] if you to [Auto] enables the LBA mode if the device supports this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA mode disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the... data transfer. When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. These items show Not Detected if no IDE/SATA device is installed in the system. Setting to disable or enable...
... entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE drive. Select [CDROM] if you to [Auto] enables the LBA mode if the device supports this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA mode disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the... data transfer. When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. These items show Not Detected if no IDE/SATA device is installed in the system. Setting to disable or enable...
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...consumes less power than in HiSpeed (480 Mbps) or Full Speed (12 Mbps). If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is enabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] Allows you to display the configuration options. ...event, the system resumes to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). Suspend Mode ACPI Version Support ACPI APIC Support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Select the ACPI state used for ...
...consumes less power than in HiSpeed (480 Mbps) or Full Speed (12 Mbps). If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is enabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] Allows you to display the configuration options. ...event, the system resumes to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). Suspend Mode ACPI Version Support ACPI APIC Support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Select the ACPI state used for ...
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... optimal or failsafe default values for user password when accessing the Setup utility. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] 2.7 Tools menu Main Advanced ASUS EZ Flash 2 AI NET2 Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Press ENTER to run the utility to [Always], BIOS checks for this ...menu or from the legend bar to confirm your changes to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. This utility doesn't support : 1.NTFS format 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to the BIOS items. Exit Options Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes...
... optimal or failsafe default values for user password when accessing the Setup utility. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] 2.7 Tools menu Main Advanced ASUS EZ Flash 2 AI NET2 Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Press ENTER to run the utility to [Always], BIOS checks for this ...menu or from the legend bar to confirm your changes to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. This utility doesn't support : 1.NTFS format 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to the BIOS items. Exit Options Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes...