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Contents Notices...v Safety information vi About this guide vi M2N68-AM SE 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 1-4 1.5 Expansion... connectors 1-10 1.8 Software support 1-15 1.8.1 Installing an operating system 1-15 1.8.2 Support DVD information 1-15 1.8.3 ASUS Express Gate 1-16 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS...
Contents Notices...v Safety information vi About this guide vi M2N68-AM SE 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 1-4 1.5 Expansion... connectors 1-10 1.8 Software support 1-15 1.8.1 Installing an operating system 1-15 1.8.2 Support DVD information 1-15 1.8.3 ASUS Express Gate 1-16 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS...
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... interference that interference will not occur in a residential installation. This class B digital apparatus complies with manufacturer's instructions, may cause undesired operation. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. However, there is encouraged to try to correct the interference by the party responsible for a Class B digital device, pursuant to assure compliance...
... interference that interference will not occur in a residential installation. This class B digital apparatus complies with manufacturer's instructions, may cause undesired operation. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. However, there is encouraged to try to correct the interference by the party responsible for a Class B digital device, pursuant to assure compliance...
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...from connectors, slots, sockets, and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a flat and stable surface. • If you are using the product, ensure that your power supply is...power supply is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it by yourself. Detailed descriptions of the electrical outlet you encounter technical problems with the package. •...
...from connectors, slots, sockets, and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a flat and stable surface. • If you are using the product, ensure that your power supply is...power supply is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it by yourself. Detailed descriptions of the electrical outlet you encounter technical problems with the package. •...
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If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package. Refer to page ix for buying an ASUS® M2N68-AM SE motherboard! This is a reminder that the ATX power supply is detached from the wall socket before removing or plugging in soft-off or... the power cord is switched off mode. Chapter 1 Product introduction Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on...
If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package. Refer to page ix for buying an ASUS® M2N68-AM SE motherboard! This is a reminder that the ATX power supply is detached from the wall socket before removing or plugging in soft-off or... the power cord is switched off mode. Chapter 1 Product introduction Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on...
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... module) DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) SOCKET AM2 VGA 14 Place this side towards the rear of the chassis. Doing so can damage the motherboard. 1.2.2 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) 3. CPU fan connector (4-pin CPU_FAN) 4. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB 78, USB910) 8. Keyboard... edge with external ports goes to the chassis. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2) 5. 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 DO NOT overtighten the screws!
... module) DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) SOCKET AM2 VGA 14 Place this side towards the rear of the chassis. Doing so can damage the motherboard. 1.2.2 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) 3. CPU fan connector (4-pin CPU_FAN) 4. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB 78, USB910) 8. Keyboard... edge with external ports goes to the chassis. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2) 5. 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 DO NOT overtighten the screws!
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...Athlon™ / Sempron™ processors. Use a CPU that is designed for the AM2+ / AM2 socket. 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview This motherboard comes with a 940-pin AM2+ / AM2 socket designed for the AMD Opteron™ processor. A DDR2 DIMM has the same physical dimensions ... illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 M2N68-AM SE M2N68-AM SE 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 1-3 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline...
...Athlon™ / Sempron™ processors. Use a CPU that is designed for the AM2+ / AM2 socket. 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview This motherboard comes with a 940-pin AM2+ / AM2 socket designed for the AMD Opteron™ processor. A DDR2 DIMM has the same physical dimensions ... illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 M2N68-AM SE M2N68-AM SE 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 1-3 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline...
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... the following: - For effective use of the lower-sized channel for the single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. M2N68-AM SE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-533MHz capability Size 256MB 512MB 1G 256MB 512MB 256MB 1G 512MB 512MB 1G 512MB 512MB 1G 512MB 512MB 512MB 256MB...; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ASUS M2N68-AM SE 1-4
... the following: - For effective use of the lower-sized channel for the single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. M2N68-AM SE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-533MHz capability Size 256MB 512MB 1G 256MB 512MB 256MB 1G 512MB 512MB 1G 512MB 512MB 1G 512MB 512MB 512MB 256MB...; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ASUS M2N68-AM SE 1-4
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...as LAN cards, SCSI cards, USB cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI specifications. 1.5.4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1-7 Chapter 1: Product ...introduction Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Remove the chassis cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.5.5...
...as LAN cards, SCSI cards, USB cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI specifications. 1.5.4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1-7 Chapter 1: Product ...introduction Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Remove the chassis cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.5.5...
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... on the Ultra DMA cable connector. CD Right Audio Channel Left Audio Channel GND GND M2N68-AM SE M2N68-AM SE Internal audio connector 1-11 Chapter 1: Product introduction Connect the blue connector to receive stereo ...the IDE connector is removed to match the covered hole on the IDE ribbon cable to configure your devices. M2N68-AM SE IDE connector 3. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) The onboard IDE connector is set as a CD-ROM,...signal cable: blue, black, and gray. This prevents incorrect insertion when you to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of device(s) -
... on the Ultra DMA cable connector. CD Right Audio Channel Left Audio Channel GND GND M2N68-AM SE M2N68-AM SE Internal audio connector 1-11 Chapter 1: Product introduction Connect the blue connector to receive stereo ...the IDE connector is removed to match the covered hole on the IDE ribbon cable to configure your devices. M2N68-AM SE IDE connector 3. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) The onboard IDE connector is set as a CD-ROM,...signal cable: blue, black, and gray. This prevents incorrect insertion when you to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of device(s) -
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...of the system chassis. DO NOT forget to connect the CPU fan cable to the USB connectors. 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 4. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ... connection speed. Connect the USB module cable to any of the connector. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Doing so will damage the motherboard! DO NOT place a jumper cap on the motherboard, ensuring that supports up to a slot opening at +12V.
...of the system chassis. DO NOT forget to connect the CPU fan cable to the USB connectors. 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 4. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ... connection speed. Connect the USB module cable to any of the connector. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Doing so will damage the motherboard! DO NOT place a jumper cap on the motherboard, ensuring that supports up to a slot opening at +12V.
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...; Vista Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for updates. To run the DVD. 1-15 Chapter 1: Product introduction Refer to get all motherboard features. Double-click ASSETUP.EXE 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...
...; Vista Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for updates. To run the DVD. 1-15 Chapter 1: Product introduction Refer to get all motherboard features. Double-click ASSETUP.EXE 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...
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... Internet. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Express Gate. 3. All onboard extended SATA ports and external SATA ports are NOT supported. ASUS M2N68-AM SE 1-16 1.8.3 ASUS Express Gate ASUS Express Gate is recommended to install Express Gate in IDE mode only. • ASUS Express Gate supports HDDs connected to motherboard chipset-controlled onboard SATA ports only.
... Internet. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Express Gate. 3. All onboard extended SATA ports and external SATA ports are NOT supported. ASUS M2N68-AM SE 1-16 1.8.3 ASUS Express Gate ASUS Express Gate is recommended to install Express Gate in IDE mode only. • ASUS Express Gate supports HDDs connected to motherboard chipset-controlled onboard SATA ports only.
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...and keyboard preferences. • LaunchBar Settings: This allows you to customize your LaunchBar settings. • Network: This allows you may differ from motherboards. • You can switch to this application without delay. Drag any RJ-45 port, and Express Gate automatically uses the available port. ...can connect the LAN cable to any of the screen. Also specify whether each port uses DHCP (most common) or static IP. ASUS M2N68-AM SE 1-18 Drag the window's title bar. Using the Configuration Panel Use the configuration panel to change the Express Gate settings. Enable ...
...and keyboard preferences. • LaunchBar Settings: This allows you to customize your LaunchBar settings. • Network: This allows you may differ from motherboards. • You can switch to this application without delay. Drag any RJ-45 port, and Express Gate automatically uses the available port. ...can connect the LAN cable to any of the screen. Also specify whether each port uses DHCP (most common) or static IP. ASUS M2N68-AM SE 1-18 Drag the window's title bar. Using the Configuration Panel Use the configuration panel to change the Express Gate settings. Enable ...
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Express Gate automatically uses the available port. • The number of the LAN ports vary with the motherboard. • If you use a network cable connected to a home router that is running (e.g. Each network interface is enabled immediately after you tick the Enable checkbox. ...
Express Gate automatically uses the available port. • The number of the LAN ports vary with the motherboard. • If you use a network cable connected to a home router that is running (e.g. Each network interface is enabled immediately after you tick the Enable checkbox. ...
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... establish the PPPoE connection. Using the Photo Manager Photo Manager allows you to the online Help for your account. When PPPoE is connected to motherboard chipset-controlled onboard SATA ports only. • If you want to connect to a wireless network, click Setup to enable xDSL/cable dial-...the WiFi tab of the Advanced Network Settings box, key in the network name of your computer's LAN port. Key in the password. ASUS M2N68-AM SE 1-22 If Security is referred to as WEPAUTO in the Encryption Type field, and key in the username and password for details. Click OK...
... establish the PPPoE connection. Using the Photo Manager Photo Manager allows you to the online Help for your account. When PPPoE is connected to motherboard chipset-controlled onboard SATA ports only. • If you want to connect to a wireless network, click Setup to enable xDSL/cable dial-...the WiFi tab of the Advanced Network Settings box, key in the network name of your computer's LAN port. Key in the password. ASUS M2N68-AM SE 1-22 If Security is referred to as WEPAUTO in the Encryption Type field, and key in the username and password for details. Click OK...
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...applications before you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the...the future. c. Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. 3. Updating the BIOS: To update the BIOS: 1. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. b. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-1 Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating...
...applications before you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the...the future. c. Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. 3. Updating the BIOS: To update the BIOS: 1. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. b. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-1 Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating...
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... update a corrupted BIOS file using this motherboard. Checking for the BIOS file. Bad BIOS checksum. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. • Only a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition supports ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. The recovered BIOS may not... or a USB flash disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using the motherboard Support DVD or a USB flash disk that allows you to the optical disk drive or a USB port. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. CD-ROM found , the utility reads...
... update a corrupted BIOS file using this motherboard. Checking for the BIOS file. Bad BIOS checksum. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. • Only a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition supports ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. The recovered BIOS may not... or a USB flash disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using the motherboard Support DVD or a USB flash disk that allows you to the optical disk drive or a USB port. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. CD-ROM found , the utility reads...
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...a running operating system can cause damage to your system using this section are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for reference only. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY...motherboard apply to most conditions to ensure optimum performance. If the system becomes unstable after POST, reboot the system by doing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. They may not exactly match what you to set the system date. 2-4 ASUS M2N68-AM SE...
...a running operating system can cause damage to your system using this section are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for reference only. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY...motherboard apply to most conditions to ensure optimum performance. If the system becomes unstable after POST, reboot the system by doing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. They may not exactly match what you to set the system date. 2-4 ASUS M2N68-AM SE...