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.... 1.1 Before you install or remove any motherboard component. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to page ix for buying an ASUS® M2N68-AM SE motherboard! This is a reminder that you must shut down the system and unplug the power cable before touching any component. •... the location of the following precautions before you uninstall any of the items is detached from the power supply. M2N68-AM SE SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off M2N68-AM SE Onboard LED 1-1 Chapter 1: Product introduction If any component, place it , check the items in soft-off ...
.... 1.1 Before you install or remove any motherboard component. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to page ix for buying an ASUS® M2N68-AM SE motherboard! This is a reminder that you must shut down the system and unplug the power cable before touching any component. •... the location of the following precautions before you uninstall any of the items is detached from the power supply. M2N68-AM SE SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off M2N68-AM SE Onboard LED 1-1 Chapter 1: Product introduction If any component, place it , check the items in soft-off ...
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...) 1-12 11. CPU fan connector (4-pin CPU_FAN) 4. PCIe x16/PCIe x1/PCI slot Page 1-13 1-1 1-14 1-11 1-14 1-3 1-3 1-7 ASUS M2N68-AM SE 1-2 1.2 1.2.1 Motherboard overview Motherboard layout Ensure that you install the motherboard into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of... the chassis. 16 15 USB34 24.4cm(9.6in) LAN1_USB12 AUDIO RTL 8201CP USBPW1-4 Super I/O CPU_FAN M2N68-AM SE PCIEX16 Lithium Cell CMOS Power PCIEX1_1 NVIDIA® MCP68PVNT PRI_IDE SATA1 SATA2 ALC 662 CD AAFP 13 12 PCI1 F_PANEL SB_PWR CLRTC...
...) 1-12 11. CPU fan connector (4-pin CPU_FAN) 4. PCIe x16/PCIe x1/PCI slot Page 1-13 1-1 1-14 1-11 1-14 1-3 1-3 1-7 ASUS M2N68-AM SE 1-2 1.2 1.2.1 Motherboard overview Motherboard layout Ensure that you install the motherboard into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of... the chassis. 16 15 USB34 24.4cm(9.6in) LAN1_USB12 AUDIO RTL 8201CP USBPW1-4 Super I/O CPU_FAN M2N68-AM SE PCIEX16 Lithium Cell CMOS Power PCIEX1_1 NVIDIA® MCP68PVNT PRI_IDE SATA1 SATA2 ALC 662 CD AAFP 13 12 PCI1 F_PANEL SB_PWR CLRTC...
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...maximum of 3GB system memory if you want to 4GB memory modules on Windows XP Professional x64 and Vista x64 editions. M2N68-AM SE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-533MHz capability Size 256MB 512MB 1G 256MB 512MB 256MB 1G 512MB 512MB 1G 512MB 512MB...• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ASUS M2N68-AM SE 1-4 Use a 64-bit Windows® OS if you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - The system maps the total size of the lower-sized...
...maximum of 3GB system memory if you want to 4GB memory modules on Windows XP Professional x64 and Vista x64 editions. M2N68-AM SE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-533MHz capability Size 256MB 512MB 1G 256MB 512MB 256MB 1G 512MB 512MB 1G 512MB 512MB...• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ASUS M2N68-AM SE 1-4 Use a 64-bit Windows® OS if you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - The system maps the total size of the lower-sized...
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Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. ASUS M2N68-AM SE 1-6 Visit the ASUS website at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. SS: Single-sided / DS: Double-sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted into either slot ...
Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. ASUS M2N68-AM SE 1-6 Visit the ASUS website at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. SS: Single-sided / DS: Double-sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted into either slot ...
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... sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in CMOS. M2N68-AM SE USBPW5-10 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) M2N68-AM SE USB Device Wake Up ASUS M2N68-AM SE 1-8 Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. M2N68-AM SE CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) M2N68-AM SE Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC 2. Removing the cap will cause...
... sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in CMOS. M2N68-AM SE USBPW5-10 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) M2N68-AM SE USB Device Wake Up ASUS M2N68-AM SE 1-8 Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. M2N68-AM SE CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) M2N68-AM SE Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC 2. Removing the cap will cause...
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...devices. 10. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. This 15-pin port is for the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 5. ASUS M2N68-AM SE 1-10 This port connects to USB 2.0 devices. 8. Refer to the tape, CD, DVD player, or other VGA-compatible devices. 9. PS...4-channel and 6-channel configuration, the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration. M2N68-AM SE SATA1 SATA2 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND M2N68-AM SE SATA connectors GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before ...
...devices. 10. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. This 15-pin port is for the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 5. ASUS M2N68-AM SE 1-10 This port connects to USB 2.0 devices. 8. Refer to the tape, CD, DVD player, or other VGA-compatible devices. 9. PS...4-channel and 6-channel configuration, the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration. M2N68-AM SE SATA1 SATA2 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND M2N68-AM SE SATA connectors GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before ...
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.... USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC M2N68-AM SE USB56 PIN 1 USB78 PIN 1 USB910 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND M2N68-AM SE USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at +12V. Connect the CPU...on the CPU fan connector. DO NOT forget to connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU fan connector. Only the CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-Fan feature. 4. M2N68-AM SE CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND M2N68-AM SE CPU fan connector ASUS M2N68-AM SE 1-12
.... USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC M2N68-AM SE USB56 PIN 1 USB78 PIN 1 USB910 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND M2N68-AM SE USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at +12V. Connect the CPU...on the CPU fan connector. DO NOT forget to connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU fan connector. Only the CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-Fan feature. 4. M2N68-AM SE CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND M2N68-AM SE CPU fan connector ASUS M2N68-AM SE 1-12
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See page 2-10 for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. Ground Reset M2N68-AM SE F_PANEL PIN 1 HD_LED RESET M2N68-AM SE System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PWRLED) This 2-pin connector is for details. The system power LED lights ...) This connector is for system reboot without turning off button (2-pin PWRBTN) This 2-pin connector is for the system power button. ASUS M2N68-AM SE 1-14 GND PRESENCE# SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT1...
See page 2-10 for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. Ground Reset M2N68-AM SE F_PANEL PIN 1 HD_LED RESET M2N68-AM SE System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PWRLED) This 2-pin connector is for details. The system power LED lights ...) This connector is for system reboot without turning off button (2-pin PWRBTN) This 2-pin connector is for the system power button. ASUS M2N68-AM SE 1-14 GND PRESENCE# SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT1...
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The InstallShield Wizard for the exact location of the onboard SATA ports. ASUS M2N68-AM SE 1-16 To install Express Gate on your preferred language, then click OK. 4. Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Express Gate. 3. Click Next to complete the installation. See section 1.2.1 Motherboard layout...
The InstallShield Wizard for the exact location of the onboard SATA ports. ASUS M2N68-AM SE 1-16 To install Express Gate on your preferred language, then click OK. 4. Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Express Gate. 3. Click Next to complete the installation. See section 1.2.1 Motherboard layout...
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...; LaunchBar Settings: This allows you to customize your LaunchBar settings. • Network: This allows you to specify how your computer connects to the Internet. ASUS M2N68-AM SE 1-18 Drag any RJ-45 port, and Express Gate automatically uses the available port. Also specify whether each port uses DHCP (most common) or static...
...; LaunchBar Settings: This allows you to customize your LaunchBar settings. • Network: This allows you to specify how your computer connects to the Internet. ASUS M2N68-AM SE 1-18 Drag any RJ-45 port, and Express Gate automatically uses the available port. Also specify whether each port uses DHCP (most common) or static...
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Adjusts the volume. Displays the ASUS Utility panel. Launches the help file. Open the Configuration Panel. Configures the network. Configures the LaunchBar settings such as auto-hide mode and docking position. ... SATA HDDs, ODDs, and USB drives. It supports file downloading to access files on the keyboard. Displays your Express Gate version. Power off the computer. ASUS M2N68-AM SE Configuration Panel 1-20 If a USB device is detected, the icon contains a green arrow. The smaller icons on the right side of the LaunchBar are...
Adjusts the volume. Displays the ASUS Utility panel. Launches the help file. Open the Configuration Panel. Configures the network. Configures the LaunchBar settings such as auto-hide mode and docking position. ... SATA HDDs, ODDs, and USB drives. It supports file downloading to access files on the keyboard. Displays your Express Gate version. Power off the computer. ASUS M2N68-AM SE Configuration Panel 1-20 If a USB device is detected, the icon contains a green arrow. The smaller icons on the right side of the LaunchBar are...
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...your wireless access point, select the corresponding security algorithm from the dropdown list such as PPPoE. Key in the SSID field. ASUS M2N68-AM SE 1-22 If Security is connected to your hard drive or external devices Shows usercreated image albums Photo slideshow Help View mode selection... Image control bar ASUS Express Gate supports HDDs connected to your hard drive or external storage devices. Choose whether the DSL/cable modem...
...your wireless access point, select the corresponding security algorithm from the dropdown list such as PPPoE. Key in the SSID field. ASUS M2N68-AM SE 1-22 If Security is connected to your hard drive or external devices Shows usercreated image albums Photo slideshow Help View mode selection... Image control bar ASUS Express Gate supports HDDs connected to your hard drive or external storage devices. Choose whether the DSL/cable modem...
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... update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. Locate the BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 then press to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 ASUS M2N68-AM SE Press . Select Update BIOS from a BIOS file a. When the correct BIOS file is found...
... update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. Locate the BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 then press to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 ASUS M2N68-AM SE Press . Select Update BIOS from a BIOS file a. When the correct BIOS file is found...
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... system compatibility and stability. Change Field Tab Select Field 2.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to set the system date. 2-4 ASUS M2N68-AM SE If the system becomes unstable after POST, reboot the system by doing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to "Run Setup." We ...on the system chassis. • Press the power button to turn the system off then back on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this section are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your data or system. Use [+] or [-] to...
... system compatibility and stability. Change Field Tab Select Field 2.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to set the system date. 2-4 ASUS M2N68-AM SE If the system becomes unstable after POST, reboot the system by doing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to "Run Setup." We ...on the system chassis. • Press the power button to turn the system off then back on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this section are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your data or system. Use [+] or [-] to...
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... PIO mode. AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory 2-6 ASUS M2N68-AM SE The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and...
... PIO mode. AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory 2-6 ASUS M2N68-AM SE The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and...
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... to set to 1�C��L�K 2�C��L�K 3��C�L�K��] tWRWR [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 CLK] [2 CLK] [3 CLK] 2-8 ASUS M2N68-AM SE
... to set to 1�C��L�K 2�C��L�K 3��C�L�K��] tWRWR [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 CLK] [2 CLK] [3 CLK] 2-8 ASUS M2N68-AM SE
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... HD audio mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Always] Power Down Enable [Enabled] Enables or disables the DDR power down mode. Configuration options: [AC97] [HD Audio] 2-10 ASUS M2N68-AM SE Configuration options: [Disabled] [Address bits 6] [Address bits 12] [XOR of Address bits [20:16, 6]] [XOR of Address bits [20:16, 9]] Enable Clock to All...
... HD audio mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Always] Power Down Enable [Enabled] Enables or disables the DDR power down mode. Configuration options: [AC97] [HD Audio] 2-10 ASUS M2N68-AM SE Configuration options: [Disabled] [Address bits 6] [Address bits 12] [XOR of Address bits [20:16, 6]] [XOR of Address bits [20:16, 9]] Enable Clock to All...
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... Only] [Auto] [S1(POS) Only] - Enables the system to display the configuration options. If no USB device is enabled. When signaled by OS. 2-12 ASUS M2N68-AM SE The Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the auto-detected values. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Allows you to be...
... Only] [Auto] [S1(POS) Only] - Enables the system to display the configuration options. If no USB device is enabled. When signaled by OS. 2-12 ASUS M2N68-AM SE The Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the auto-detected values. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Allows you to be...
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... CD-ROM ] [Disabled] 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot [Enabled] Enabling this item to [Enabled] to display the sub-menu. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-14 ASUS M2N68-AM SE When set to [Disabled], BIOS performs all the POST items. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Full Screen Logo [Enabled] This allows you to change the system...
... CD-ROM ] [Disabled] 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot [Enabled] Enabling this item to [Enabled] to display the sub-menu. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-14 ASUS M2N68-AM SE When set to [Disabled], BIOS performs all the POST items. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Full Screen Logo [Enabled] This allows you to change the system...
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... press . 3. Clear User Password Select this menu. From the password box, type a password composed of the options from the legend bar to exit. 2-16 ASUS M2N68-AM SE When you to run the utility to select and update BIOS. Select the Change User Password item. 2. To change the user password, follow the same...
... press . 3. Clear User Password Select this menu. From the password box, type a password composed of the options from the legend bar to exit. 2-16 ASUS M2N68-AM SE When you to run the utility to select and update BIOS. Select the Change User Password item. 2. To change the user password, follow the same...