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Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide vii M2N68 SE specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-2 1.4 Before you proceed 1-4 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-5 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-5 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-5 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-7 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-7 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and ...
Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide vii M2N68 SE specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-2 1.4 Before you proceed 1-4 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-5 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-5 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-5 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-7 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-7 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and ...
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... (continued on the next page) ix ASUS CrashFree BIOS3 - ASUS Q-Fan ASUS EZ DIY - M2N68 SE specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage Audio USB LAN ASUS special features AMD® Socket AM2, AM2+ for AMD Phenom™FX / Phenom / Athlon™ / Sempron™ processor AMD Cool 'n'... ports (6 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at back panel) Nvidia® nForce built-in Gigabit MAC with external Realtek 8211CL-GR PHY ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - We recommend a maximum of 3GB system memory if you install a total memory of 4GB or more, Windows® 32-...
... (continued on the next page) ix ASUS CrashFree BIOS3 - ASUS Q-Fan ASUS EZ DIY - M2N68 SE specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage Audio USB LAN ASUS special features AMD® Socket AM2, AM2+ for AMD Phenom™FX / Phenom / Athlon™ / Sempron™ processor AMD Cool 'n'... ports (6 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at back panel) Nvidia® nForce built-in Gigabit MAC with external Realtek 8211CL-GR PHY ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - We recommend a maximum of 3GB system memory if you install a total memory of 4GB or more, Windows® 32-...
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M2N68 SE specifications summary Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS Accessories Form Factor Support DVD 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port 1 x PS/2 Mouse port 1 x RJ45 port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 6-channel Audio ....0a, SM BIOS 2.5 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66/33 cable 1x I/O Shield User manual ATX form factor: 12'' x 8'' (30.5cm x 20.3cm) Drivers ASUS LiveUpdateUtility ASUS PC Probe II Anti-Virus software (OEM version) *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
M2N68 SE specifications summary Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS Accessories Form Factor Support DVD 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port 1 x PS/2 Mouse port 1 x RJ45 port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 6-channel Audio ....0a, SM BIOS 2.5 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66/33 cable 1x I/O Shield User manual ATX form factor: 12'' x 8'' (30.5cm x 20.3cm) Drivers ASUS LiveUpdateUtility ASUS PC Probe II Anti-Virus software (OEM version) *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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...Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS M2N68 SE motherboard 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66/33 cable 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard support DVD User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! AMD® Socket AM2 Athlon™ 64 x2/.... Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M2N68 SE motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the ...
...Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS M2N68 SE motherboard 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66/33 cable 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard support DVD User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! AMD® Socket AM2 Athlon™ 64 x2/.... Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M2N68 SE motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the ...
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...CODEC enables high-quality 192KHz/24-bit audio output, jack-detect feature, and multi-streaming technology. See pages 1-10 for details. 1-2 ASUS M2N68 SE DDR2 1066 is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller. It is enhanced with an ACPI management function to your favorite photos into 256-color...operating systems. See page 1-18 for a cool and quiet operating environment. All of these are done on one computer. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS MyLogo2™ Turn your partners on -board LAN controller is for AM2+ only. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology The motherboard supports next-...
...CODEC enables high-quality 192KHz/24-bit audio output, jack-detect feature, and multi-streaming technology. See pages 1-10 for details. 1-2 ASUS M2N68 SE DDR2 1066 is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller. It is enhanced with an ACPI management function to your favorite photos into 256-color...operating systems. See page 1-18 for a cool and quiet operating environment. All of these are done on one computer. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS MyLogo2™ Turn your partners on -board LAN controller is for AM2+ only. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology The motherboard supports next-...
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... to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that the ATX power supply is switched off mode. M2N68 SE SB_PWR M2N68 SE Onboard LED ON OFF Standy Power Powered Off 1-4 ASUS M2N68 SE 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED.
... to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that the ATX power supply is switched off mode. M2N68 SE SB_PWR M2N68 SE Onboard LED ON OFF Standy Power Powered Off 1-4 ASUS M2N68 SE 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED.
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1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place six (6) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Doing so can damage the motherboard. Do not overtighten the screws! The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. M2N68 SE Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-5
1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place six (6) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Doing so can damage the motherboard. Do not overtighten the screws! The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. M2N68 SE Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-5
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... DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) SOCKET AM2 14 USB34 LAN1_USB12 CPU_FAN 30.5cm(12.0in) EATXPWR AUDIO PCIEX1_1 M2N68 SE 3 Realtek 8211CL PCIEX16 PCIEX1_2 Lithium Cell CMOS Power SB_PWR PCI1 Nvidia® MCP68PVNT Super I/O SATA4 PCI2 SATA3 4 SATA2 PCI3 8Mb BIOS SATA1 5 CLRTC PRI_IDE ALC... CD SPDIF_OUT FLOPPY USB56 USB78 USB910 F_PANEL 7 13 12 11 10 9 8 Refer to 1.10 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 1-6 ASUS M2N68 SE
... DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) SOCKET AM2 14 USB34 LAN1_USB12 CPU_FAN 30.5cm(12.0in) EATXPWR AUDIO PCIEX1_1 M2N68 SE 3 Realtek 8211CL PCIEX16 PCIEX1_2 Lithium Cell CMOS Power SB_PWR PCI1 Nvidia® MCP68PVNT Super I/O SATA4 PCI2 SATA3 4 SATA2 PCI3 8Mb BIOS SATA1 5 CLRTC PRI_IDE ALC... CD SPDIF_OUT FLOPPY USB56 USB78 USB910 F_PANEL 7 13 12 11 10 9 8 Refer to 1.10 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 1-6 ASUS M2N68 SE
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MCP68PVNT Serial ATA connectors [red] (7-pin SATA1-4) 5. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_EIDE) 7. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 12. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) 13. M2N68 SE M2N68 SE CPU socket 940 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-7 CPU fan connector (4-pin CPU_FAN) 4. SPEAKER connector (4-pin) 10. AMD CPU 940-pin Socket Page 1-23 1-10 1-8 1-21 1-17 1-...
MCP68PVNT Serial ATA connectors [red] (7-pin SATA1-4) 5. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_EIDE) 7. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 12. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) 13. M2N68 SE M2N68 SE CPU socket 940 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-7 CPU fan connector (4-pin CPU_FAN) 4. SPEAKER connector (4-pin) 10. AMD CPU 940-pin Socket Page 1-23 1-10 1-8 1-21 1-17 1-...
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... fits only in place. The lever clicks on the motherboard. Position the CPU above the socket such that it fits in one correct orientation. M2N68 SE CPU fan connector 1-8 ASUS M2N68 SE DO NOT force the CPU into the socket until it is lifted up to secure the CPU. Small triangle 5. Gold triangle 7. 2. Install a CPU...
... fits only in place. The lever clicks on the motherboard. Position the CPU above the socket such that it fits in one correct orientation. M2N68 SE CPU fan connector 1-8 ASUS M2N68 SE DO NOT force the CPU into the socket until it is lifted up to secure the CPU. Small triangle 5. Gold triangle 7. 2. Install a CPU...
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... you cannot snap the retention bracket in place. 4. Align the other end of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 M2N68 SE M2N68 SE 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets Channel Channel 1 Channel 2 Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 1-10 ASUS M2N68 SE When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on a DDR...
... you cannot snap the retention bracket in place. 4. Align the other end of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 M2N68 SE M2N68 SE 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets Channel Channel 1 Channel 2 Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 1-10 ASUS M2N68 SE When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on a DDR...
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... modules for the OS can support 4 GB physical memory on each slot. 64-bit Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition Windows® Vista x64 Edition M2N68 SE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-1066MHz capability Size 1G 1G 1G 512MB 1G Vendor Kingston Corsair Corsair ADATA ADATA Model CL KHX8500D2K2/2GN N/A CM2X1024...
... modules for the OS can support 4 GB physical memory on each slot. 64-bit Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition Windows® Vista x64 Edition M2N68 SE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-1066MHz capability Size 1G 1G 1G 512MB 1G Vendor Kingston Corsair Corsair ADATA ADATA Model CL KHX8500D2K2/2GN N/A CM2X1024...
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... of modules inserted into either the yellow slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. Double - Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-533/667/800/1066MHz QVL. 1-14 ASUS M2N68 SE DDR2-533MHz capability Size Vendor Model CL 256MB 512MB 1G 256MB 512MB 256MB 1G 512MB 512MB 1G 512MB 512MB 1G...
... of modules inserted into either the yellow slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. Double - Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-533/667/800/1066MHz QVL. 1-14 ASUS M2N68 SE DDR2-533MHz capability Size Vendor Model CL 256MB 512MB 1G 256MB 512MB 256MB 1G 512MB 512MB 1G 512MB 512MB 1G...
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.... 1.8.5 PCI Express x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1-16 ASUS M2N68 SE When using PCI cards on the next page for the expansion card. Ensure to the table on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share...
.... 1.8.5 PCI Express x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1-16 ASUS M2N68 SE When using PCI cards on the next page for the expansion card. Ensure to the table on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share...
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... by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to overclocking. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. M2N68 SE CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) M2N68 SE Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to clear the Real Time...
... by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to overclocking. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. M2N68 SE CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) M2N68 SE Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to clear the Real Time...
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This port allows Gigabit connection to configure the setting. 1-18 ASUS M2N68 SE This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other devices. 3. Go to Start > Control Panel > Sounds and Audio Devices > Sound Playback to a Local Area ...
This port allows Gigabit connection to configure the setting. 1-18 ASUS M2N68 SE This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other devices. 3. Go to Start > Control Panel > Sounds and Audio Devices > Sound Playback to a Local Area ...
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...2.0 ports 3 and 4. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) This connector is for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 9. M2N68 SE FLOPPY PIN1 NOTE:Orient the red markings on the connector is removed to this connector, then connect the other serial devices. 10...on the floppy ribbon cable to hear system beeps and warnings. COM port. pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is purchased separately. M2N68 SE SPEAKER +5V GND GND Speaker Out PIN 1 M2N68 SE Speaker Out Connector Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-19 PS/2 keyboard port. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are...
...2.0 ports 3 and 4. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) This connector is for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 9. M2N68 SE FLOPPY PIN1 NOTE:Orient the red markings on the connector is removed to this connector, then connect the other serial devices. 10...on the floppy ribbon cable to hear system beeps and warnings. COM port. pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is purchased separately. M2N68 SE SPEAKER +5V GND GND Speaker Out PIN 1 M2N68 SE Speaker Out Connector Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-19 PS/2 keyboard port. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are...
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... blue connector to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as "Cable-Select", ensure that all other device jumpers have the same setting. M2N68 SE PRI_IDE M2N68 SE IDE connector PIN1 NOTE:Orient the red markings on the Ultra DMA cable connector. If any device jumper is set as a CD-ROM, TV...your device(s). 3. Single device Two devices Drive jumper setting Cable-Select or Master Cable-Select Master Slave Mode of the following modes to PIN 1. 4. CD M2N68 SE Right Audio Channel GND GND Left Audio Channel M2N68 SE Internal audio connector 1-20 ASUS M2N68 SE
... blue connector to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as "Cable-Select", ensure that all other device jumpers have the same setting. M2N68 SE PRI_IDE M2N68 SE IDE connector PIN1 NOTE:Orient the red markings on the Ultra DMA cable connector. If any device jumper is set as a CD-ROM, TV...your device(s). 3. Single device Two devices Drive jumper setting Cable-Select or Master Cable-Select Master Slave Mode of the following modes to PIN 1. 4. CD M2N68 SE Right Audio Channel GND GND Left Audio Channel M2N68 SE Internal audio connector 1-20 ASUS M2N68 SE
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... RSATA_RXP4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND SATA4 GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND M2N68 SE SATA3 SATA2 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND SATA1 M2N68 SE SATA connectors Important note on Serial ATA Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using these connectors, set the...
... RSATA_RXP4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND SATA4 GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND M2N68 SE SATA3 SATA2 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND SATA1 M2N68 SE SATA connectors Important note on Serial ATA Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using these connectors, set the...