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...you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS M2N68 PLUS motherboard 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard support DVD User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-1 Thank you start installing... standout in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M2N68 PLUS motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the...
...you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS M2N68 PLUS motherboard 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard support DVD User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-1 Thank you start installing... standout in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M2N68 PLUS motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the...
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DDR2 1066 is enhanced with an ACPI management function to www.asus.com for advanced operating systems. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology This motherboard supports hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specifications. It ... AM3 / AM2+ CPU only. This enhances system performance in 3D graphics and other memory demanding applications. ALC662 also supports the Windows® Vista Premium OS. 1-2 ASUS M2N68 PLUS AMD® Phenom™ x4 / Phenom™ x3 / Athlon™ x2 / Athlon™ / Sempron™ (socket AM2+/AM2) This motherboard supports AMD® Socket ...
DDR2 1066 is enhanced with an ACPI management function to www.asus.com for advanced operating systems. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology This motherboard supports hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specifications. It ... AM3 / AM2+ CPU only. This enhances system performance in 3D graphics and other memory demanding applications. ALC662 also supports the Windows® Vista Premium OS. 1-2 ASUS M2N68 PLUS AMD® Phenom™ x4 / Phenom™ x3 / Athlon™ x2 / Athlon™ / Sempron™ (socket AM2+/AM2) This motherboard supports AMD® Socket ...
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... a metal object, such as the power supply case, before removing or plugging in any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off mode. M2N68 PLUS SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off M2N68 PLUS Onboard LED 1-4 ASUS M2N68 PLUS
... a metal object, such as the power supply case, before removing or plugging in any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off mode. M2N68 PLUS SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off M2N68 PLUS Onboard LED 1-4 ASUS M2N68 PLUS
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1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1 2 20.3cm(8.0in) KBMS ATX12V COM LPT CPU Socket DDR2-1066 DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) EATXPWR 30.5cm(12.0in) 4PHASE POWER 5000HRS VRM USB34 LAN1_USB12 CPU_FAN AUDIO PCIEX1_1 M2N68 PLUS 1000M LAN Realtek PCIEX16 3 8211CL SATA RAID Lithium Cell 4 PCIEX1_2 CMOS Power PCI1 SB_PWR NVIDIA® MCP68 SE Super I/O SATA4 PCI2 SATA3 5 SATA2 ALC 662 AAFP PCI3 CD SPDIF_OUT PCI4 8Mb BIOS SATA1 6 CLRTC PRI_IDE SPEAKER 7 USB56 USB78 USB910 F_PANEL 8 14 13 12 11 10 9 1-6 ASUS M2N68 PLUS
1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1 2 20.3cm(8.0in) KBMS ATX12V COM LPT CPU Socket DDR2-1066 DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) EATXPWR 30.5cm(12.0in) 4PHASE POWER 5000HRS VRM USB34 LAN1_USB12 CPU_FAN AUDIO PCIEX1_1 M2N68 PLUS 1000M LAN Realtek PCIEX16 3 8211CL SATA RAID Lithium Cell 4 PCIEX1_2 CMOS Power PCI1 SB_PWR NVIDIA® MCP68 SE Super I/O SATA4 PCI2 SATA3 5 SATA2 ALC 662 AAFP PCI3 CD SPDIF_OUT PCI4 8Mb BIOS SATA1 6 CLRTC PRI_IDE SPEAKER 7 USB56 USB78 USB910 F_PANEL 8 14 13 12 11 10 9 1-6 ASUS M2N68 PLUS
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... pressing the lever sideways, then lift it fits in completely. 3. The lever clicks on the motherboard. Connect the CPU fan cable to plug this connector. 1-8 ASUS M2N68 PLUS 2. The CPU fits only in place, push down the socket lever to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! Hardware monitoring errors can also...
... pressing the lever sideways, then lift it fits in completely. 3. The lever clicks on the motherboard. Connect the CPU fan cable to plug this connector. 1-8 ASUS M2N68 PLUS 2. The CPU fits only in place, push down the socket lever to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! Hardware monitoring errors can also...
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..., connect the CPU fan cable to the module base. 5. 3. Align the other end of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: Channel Channel A Channel B 1-10 Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 ASUS M2N68 PLUS The figure illustrates the location of the retention bracket (near the retention bracket lock) to plug this connector. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with...
..., connect the CPU fan cable to the module base. 5. 3. Align the other end of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: Channel Channel A Channel B 1-10 Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 ASUS M2N68 PLUS The figure illustrates the location of the retention bracket (near the retention bracket lock) to plug this connector. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with...
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...• DDR2-1066MHz capability Vendor Part No. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. 1-12 ASUS M2N68 PLUS sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted into either slot as the single-channel memory configuration. • ... SS 6 DS 5 SS N/A SS 5 SS N/A SS 5 DS 5 SS N/A DS N/A DS 5 DS 5 DS 4 DS 4 DS 6 DS 5 Chip No. Double - Visit the ASUS website at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. Single-sided / DS - Size Corsair CM2X1024-8500C5 1G GEIL GB24GB8500C5QC 1G SS/ DS CL DS N/A SS...
...• DDR2-1066MHz capability Vendor Part No. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. 1-12 ASUS M2N68 PLUS sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted into either slot as the single-channel memory configuration. • ... SS 6 DS 5 SS N/A SS 5 SS N/A SS 5 DS 5 SS N/A DS N/A DS 5 DS 5 DS 4 DS 4 DS 6 DS 5 Chip No. Double - Visit the ASUS website at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. Single-sided / DS - Size Corsair CM2X1024-8500C5 1G GEIL GB24GB8500C5QC 1G SS/ DS CL DS N/A SS...
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... card: 1. Ensure to the card. 3. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with the PCI Express specifications. 1-14 ASUS M2N68 PLUS When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any.
... card: 1. Ensure to the card. 3. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with the PCI Express specifications. 1-14 ASUS M2N68 PLUS When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any.
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... port is Realtek High Definition Audio (the name may be different based on the OS). This port allows Gigabit connection to configure the setting. 1-16 ASUS M2N68 PLUS Line Out port (lime). Go to Start > Control Panel > Sounds and Audio Devices > Sound Playback to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. LAN port...
... port is Realtek High Definition Audio (the name may be different based on the OS). This port allows Gigabit connection to configure the setting. 1-16 ASUS M2N68 PLUS Line Out port (lime). Go to Start > Control Panel > Sounds and Audio Devices > Sound Playback to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. LAN port...
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...(s) - IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) The onboard IDE connector is set as "Cable-Select", ensure that all other device jumpers have the same setting. 1-18 ASUS M2N68 PLUS There are three connectors on the IDE connector is removed to configure your device(s). This prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable. •...
...(s) - IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) The onboard IDE connector is set as "Cable-Select", ensure that all other device jumpers have the same setting. 1-18 ASUS M2N68 PLUS There are three connectors on the IDE connector is removed to configure your device(s). This prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable. •...
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... the front panel audio I /O module that supports up to [HD Audio]. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB 78, USB910) These connectors are for details. 1-20 ASUS M2N68 PLUS The USB 2.0 module is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector. • We recommend that you want to connect a High Definition...
... the front panel audio I /O module that supports up to [HD Audio]. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB 78, USB910) These connectors are for details. 1-20 ASUS M2N68 PLUS The USB 2.0 module is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector. • We recommend that you want to connect a High Definition...
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... for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). Do not forget to connect the fan cables to configure the setting. 1-22 ASUS M2N68 PLUS Only the CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-Fan feature. 9. These are not jumpers! Ensure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. Connect...
... for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). Do not forget to connect the fan cables to configure the setting. 1-22 ASUS M2N68 PLUS Only the CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-Fan feature. 9. These are not jumpers! Ensure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. Connect...
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... system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/Vista Operating Systems (OS). Refer to the optical drive. To run the DVD. 1-24 ASUS M2N68 PLUS The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the Support... Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the Support DVD are subject to change at www.asus.com for better compatibility and system stability. 1.11.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that came with the motherboard package contains the...
... system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/Vista Operating Systems (OS). Refer to the optical drive. To run the DVD. 1-24 ASUS M2N68 PLUS The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the Support... Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the Support DVD are subject to change at www.asus.com for better compatibility and system stability. 1.11.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that came with the motherboard package contains the...
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... ways. • Press + during POST to display the following: ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.34 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: M2N68 PLUS VER: 0201 DATE: 02/03/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch ... Updating from the ASUS website at www.asus. You can support devices such as USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 ASUS M2N68 PLUS Always update the utility...
... ways. • Press + during POST to display the following: ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.34 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: M2N68 PLUS VER: 0201 DATE: 02/03/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch ... Updating from the ASUS website at www.asus. You can support devices such as USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 ASUS M2N68 PLUS Always update the utility...
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... If the system becomes unstable after POST, reboot the system by doing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to run this motherboard. 2-4 ASUS M2N68 PLUS Select the Load Setups Default item under the Exit Menu. Being a menu-driven program, it as possible. See section 2.8 Exit Menu. •... button, or the ++ keys to force reset from a running operating system can cause damage to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for most conditions to always shut-down procedure. • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the...
... If the system becomes unstable after POST, reboot the system by doing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to run this motherboard. 2-4 ASUS M2N68 PLUS Select the Load Setups Default item under the Exit Menu. Being a menu-driven program, it as possible. See section 2.8 Exit Menu. •... button, or the ++ keys to force reset from a running operating system can cause damage to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for most conditions to always shut-down procedure. • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the...
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... that is user‑configurable, you can change the value of the menu screen is highlighted when selected. Refer to "2.2.8 Pop-up window Scroll bar 2-6 ASUS M2N68 PLUS
... that is user‑configurable, you can change the value of the menu screen is highlighted when selected. Refer to "2.2.8 Pop-up window Scroll bar 2-6 ASUS M2N68 PLUS
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...], the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-8 ASUS M2N68 PLUS 2.3.4 Primary IDE Master/Slave and SATA 1~4 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE drive. There is either a ZIP, LS-120, or...
...], the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-8 ASUS M2N68 PLUS 2.3.4 Primary IDE Master/Slave and SATA 1~4 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE drive. There is either a ZIP, LS-120, or...
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... the overclock options.Configuration options: [Auto] [Overclock 3%] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 7%] PCIE Overclocking [Auto] Allows you to select the PCI Express frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [DCT 0] 2-10 ASUS M2N68 PLUS Memclock Value [200 MHz] Allows you to [Manual]. CPU Frequency (MHz) [200.0] Allows you to set to select the PCIE Overclocking. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual...
... the overclock options.Configuration options: [Auto] [Overclock 3%] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 7%] PCIE Overclocking [Auto] Allows you to select the PCI Express frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [DCT 0] 2-10 ASUS M2N68 PLUS Memclock Value [200 MHz] Allows you to [Manual]. CPU Frequency (MHz) [200.0] Allows you to set to select the PCIE Overclocking. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual...
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...] Allows you to enable or disable the microcode updation. Configuration options: [Auto] Chipset Voltage [Auto] Allows you to all DIMMs. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-12 ASUS M2N68 PLUS
...] Allows you to enable or disable the microcode updation. Configuration options: [Auto] Chipset Voltage [Auto] Allows you to all DIMMs. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-12 ASUS M2N68 PLUS
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... no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is enabled. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is disabled. Configuration options: [FullSpeed] [HiSpeed] 2-14 ASUS M2N68 PLUS Take caution when changing the settings of USB devices at startup. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 2.4.6 USB Configuration The items in this menu allows you to...
... no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is enabled. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is disabled. Configuration options: [FullSpeed] [HiSpeed] 2-14 ASUS M2N68 PLUS Take caution when changing the settings of USB devices at startup. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 2.4.6 USB Configuration The items in this menu allows you to...