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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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...names are not part of the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. These documents are linked with a plus sign (+). Example: means that you must press the Enter or Return key. If you must press two or more information Refer to... Command Indicates a menu or an item to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to select. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. 2. Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign means that you must type ...
...names are not part of the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. These documents are linked with a plus sign (+). Example: means that you must press the Enter or Return key. If you must press two or more information Refer to... Command Indicates a menu or an item to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to select. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. 2. Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign means that you must type ...
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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 ...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 ...AM2+ CPU limitation, only one DDR2 1066 DIMM is supported per channel. 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 ...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 ...AM2+ CPU limitation, only one DDR2 1066 DIMM is supported per channel. Supports up to 4GB system memory * Due to www.asus.com for the OS can be about 3GB or less.
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... increment Overclocking protection - PCIe frequency turning from 533 MHz to 1066 MHz - resolution up to 256MB Supports RGB with max. 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...
... increment Overclocking protection - PCIe frequency turning from 533 MHz to 1066 MHz - resolution up to 256MB Supports RGB with max. 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...
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... the power supply. Refer to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to page ix for buying an ASUS® M2N68-AM PLUS motherboard! The illustration below shows the location of accessories. Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on them. • Whenever you install...
... the power supply. Refer to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to page ix for buying an ASUS® M2N68-AM PLUS motherboard! The illustration below shows the location of accessories. Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on them. • Whenever you install...
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...) 1-10 16. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis. 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 System panel connector (10-1 pin PANEL) 6. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 3. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) ATX12V) 4. DDR2 DIMM slots 1-3 14.
...) 1-10 16. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis. 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 System panel connector (10-1 pin PANEL) 6. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 3. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) ATX12V) 4. DDR2 DIMM slots 1-3 14.
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... memory from the same vendor. • Due to support a full memory load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking conditions. M2N68-AM PLUS Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capability Vendor Part No. For effective use a more memory is installed ...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 Under the default state, some memory modules for the dual-channel configuration. • You may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked...
... memory from the same vendor. • Due to support a full memory load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking conditions. M2N68-AM PLUS Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capability Vendor Part No. For effective use a more memory is installed ...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 Under the default state, some memory modules for the dual-channel configuration. • You may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked...
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..." or that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. ASUS M2N68-AM PLUS 1-6 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...
..." or that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. ASUS M2N68-AM PLUS 1-6 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...
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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 PS/2 Mouse port. The PS2_USBPW1-4 jumper is for the rear USB ports. 1.7 Connectors 1.7.1 Rear panel ports 1. Parallel port. This 25-pin port connects a parallel...
... 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 PS/2 Mouse port. The PS2_USBPW1-4 jumper is for the rear USB ports. 1.7 Connectors 1.7.1 Rear panel ports 1. Parallel port. This 25-pin port connects a parallel...
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... on the IDE connector is removed to match the covered hole on each Ultra DMA 133 / 100 / 66 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. ASUS M2N68-AM PLUS 1-10 This prevents incorrect insertion when you to configure your devices. There are three connectors on the Ultra DMA cable connector. Single device Two devices...
... on the IDE connector is removed to match the covered hole on each Ultra DMA 133 / 100 / 66 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. ASUS M2N68-AM PLUS 1-10 This prevents incorrect insertion when you to configure your devices. There are three connectors on the Ultra DMA cable connector. Single device Two devices...
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... supply unit (PSU) with 20-pin and 4-pin power plugs, make sure that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • DO NOT forget to connect the 4-pin...consuming devices. The system may become unstable or may not boot up . • We recommend that you use a PSU with a minimum of 300 W. ASUS M2N68-AM PLUS 1-12 Speaker connector (4- ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed to install additional devices. 7. otherwise, the system ...
... supply unit (PSU) with 20-pin and 4-pin power plugs, make sure that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • DO NOT forget to connect the 4-pin...consuming devices. The system may become unstable or may not boot up . • We recommend that you use a PSU with a minimum of 300 W. ASUS M2N68-AM PLUS 1-12 Speaker connector (4- ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed to install additional devices. 7. otherwise, the system ...
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ASUS M2N68-AM PLUS 1-14 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. 10. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. The S/PDIF module is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port.
ASUS M2N68-AM PLUS 1-14 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. 10. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. The S/PDIF module is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port.
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... . 2. To update the BIOS using a DOS‑based utility. Updating from a file, then click Next. Go to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 ASUS M2N68-AM PLUS a. Press to a USB port, then launch EZ Flash 2. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to locate the correct file....to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having 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/...
... . 2. To update the BIOS using a DOS‑based utility. Updating from a file, then click Next. Go to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 ASUS M2N68-AM PLUS a. Press to a USB port, then launch EZ Flash 2. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to locate the correct file....to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having 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/...
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... Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit 2.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to set the system date. 2-4 ASUS M2N68-AM PLUS 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program when you to set the system time. 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows ... you an overview of the following procedures: • Restart using this section are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. Use [+] or [-] to select a field...
... Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit 2.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to set the system date. 2-4 ASUS M2N68-AM PLUS 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program when you to set the system time. 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows ... you an overview of the following procedures: • Restart using this section are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. Use [+] or [-] to select a field...
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... stability when overclocking. [Standard] - Loads the optimal settings for the system. Load the standard settings for the system. [Overclock Profile] - Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] 2-6 ASUS M2N68-AM PLUS Configuration options: [Auto] [Overclock 3%] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 7%] PCIE Overclocking [Auto] Configures the PCIE overclocking options. AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays the...
... stability when overclocking. [Standard] - Loads the optimal settings for the system. Load the standard settings for the system. [Overclock Profile] - Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] 2-6 ASUS M2N68-AM PLUS Configuration options: [Auto] [Overclock 3%] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 7%] PCIE Overclocking [Auto] Configures the PCIE overclocking options. AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays the...
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... time. 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 Configuration options: [Auto] [2 CLK] [3 CLK] [4 CLK] [5 CLK] [6 CLK] [7 CLK] [8 CLK] [9 CLK] tWRRD [ Auto] Allows you to specify the write to read delay when accessing...
... time. 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 Configuration options: [Auto] [2 CLK] [3 CLK] [4 CLK] [5 CLK] [6 CLK] [7 CLK] [8 CLK] [9 CLK] tWRRD [ Auto] Allows you to specify the write to read delay when accessing...
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... you to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in the system. When set to enable or disable the USB functions.Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-10 ASUS M2N68-AM PLUS MAC LAN [Auto] Allows you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot.
... you to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in the system. When set to enable or disable the USB functions.Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-10 ASUS M2N68-AM PLUS MAC LAN [Auto] Allows you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot.
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...] [Power On] Power On By PCI(-E) Device [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this item is not connected to enable or disable the ASUS Q-Fan feature that provides at least 1A on AC Power Loss [Always Off] When set to turn on after an AC power loss. Configuration...xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-12 ASUS M2N68-AM PLUS If the fan is set values. Smart Q-Fan Function [Enabled] Allows you to Power On, the system goes on the system through the ...
...] [Power On] Power On By PCI(-E) Device [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this item is not connected to enable or disable the ASUS Q-Fan feature that provides at least 1A on AC Power Loss [Always Off] When set to turn on after an AC power loss. Configuration...xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-12 ASUS M2N68-AM PLUS If the fan is set values. Smart Q-Fan Function [Enabled] Allows you to Power On, the system goes on the system through the ...
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... shows the default Not Installed. After you successfully set or change the user password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password. 2-14 ASUS M2N68-AM PLUS Limited allows changes only to set your password successfully. To change the user password. Full Access allows viewing and changing all the fields in the...
... shows the default Not Installed. After you successfully set or change the user password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password. 2-14 ASUS M2N68-AM PLUS Limited allows changes only to set your password successfully. To change the user password. Full Access allows viewing and changing all the fields in the...