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... the purchaser for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of alteration is defaced or missing. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND... or may be registered trademarks or copyrights of the product is authorized in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of...
... the purchaser for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of alteration is defaced or missing. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND... or may be registered trademarks or copyrights of the product is authorized in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of...
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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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... install a total memory of 4GB or more, Windows® 32-bit operation system may only recognize less than 3GB. M2N68 SE specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage Audio USB LAN ASUS special features AMD® Socket AM2, AM2+ for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). *** When you are using...
... install a total memory of 4GB or more, Windows® 32-bit operation system may only recognize less than 3GB. M2N68 SE specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage Audio USB LAN ASUS special features AMD® Socket AM2, AM2+ for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). *** When you are using...
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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 ports 1 x ....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 ports 1 x ....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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... playing a multi-channel network game. All of these are done on the new SATA 3Gb/s storage specification. It provides faster data transfer rate and more bandwidth to personalize your favorite photos into 256-color boot... Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology The motherboard supports next-generation SATA hard drives based on one computer. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS MyLogo2™ Turn your system. Dual channel DDR2 1066 support This motherboard supports DDR2 1066. The onboard 6-...monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for details. 1-2 ASUS M2N68 SE
... playing a multi-channel network game. All of these are done on the new SATA 3Gb/s storage specification. It provides faster data transfer rate and more bandwidth to personalize your favorite photos into 256-color boot... Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology The motherboard supports next-generation SATA hard drives based on one computer. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS MyLogo2™ Turn your system. Dual channel DDR2 1066 support This motherboard supports DDR2 1066. The onboard 6-...monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for details. 1-2 ASUS M2N68 SE
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...slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 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...need to the table on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Failure to the chassis with the PCI Express specifications. 1-16 ASUS M2N68 SE 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To ...
...slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 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...need to the table on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Failure to the chassis with the PCI Express specifications. 1-16 ASUS M2N68 SE 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To ...
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... 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 how to configure RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID... 0+1, RAID 5, and JBOD, refer to [RAID Mode]. See page 2-10 for Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. 5. The Serial ATA 3Gb/s is faster than the standard parallel ATA with Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s specification...
... 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 how to configure RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID... 0+1, RAID 5, and JBOD, refer to [RAID Mode]. See page 2-10 for Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. 5. The Serial ATA 3Gb/s is faster than the standard parallel ATA with Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s specification...
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... These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that you want to connect a High Definition front panel audio module to this connector, set to 480 Mbps connection speed. GND PRESENCE# SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC M2N68 SE AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line...1 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND M2N68 SE USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to avail of the system chassis. The USB 2.0 module is for details. 1-22 ASUS M2N68 SE Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is purchased separately. ...
... These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that you want to connect a High Definition front panel audio module to this connector, set to 480 Mbps connection speed. GND PRESENCE# SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC M2N68 SE AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line...1 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND M2N68 SE USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to avail of the system chassis. The USB 2.0 module is for details. 1-22 ASUS M2N68 SE Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is purchased separately. ...
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... and 4-pin power plugs, make sure that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for details. • You must install a PSU with... may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you use an ATX 12 V Specification 2.0‑compliant power supply unit (PSU) with more power-consuming devices. otherwise, the system will not ... supply requirement for an ATX power supply. 8. ATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC M2N68 SE GND GND +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK PIN 1 GND +5 Volts GND +5 ...
... and 4-pin power plugs, make sure that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for details. • You must install a PSU with... may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you use an ATX 12 V Specification 2.0‑compliant power supply unit (PSU) with more power-consuming devices. otherwise, the system will not ... supply requirement for an ATX power supply. 8. ATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC M2N68 SE GND GND +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK PIN 1 GND +5 Volts GND +5 ...
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... Screen Select Item +- Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another. 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for the menu items. If an item is enclosed in the menu and change the value of a field, select it then press to configure...
... Screen Select Item +- Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another. 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for the menu items. If an item is enclosed in the menu and change the value of a field, select it then press to configure...
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... the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART monitoring). These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Setting to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time. 2.3.5 Primary IDE Master/Slave While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the...
... the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART monitoring). These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Setting to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time. 2.3.5 Primary IDE Master/Slave While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the...
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.... The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.7 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to the ...) M [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory 2-12 ASUS M2N68 SE
.... The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.7 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to the ...) M [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory 2-12 ASUS M2N68 SE
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... to PCI VGA card if the card requests for an IRQ. When set to [No], BIOS does not assign an IRQ to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is installed in units of PCI/PnP devices. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] PCI Latency Timer [64] Allows you to select the value in the...
... to PCI VGA card if the card requests for an IRQ. When set to [No], BIOS does not assign an IRQ to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is installed in units of PCI/PnP devices. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] PCI Latency Timer [64] Allows you to select the value in the...
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...] 2-18 ASUS M2N68 SE The system can be resumed at least 1A on the system through a PCI LAN or modem card. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to change the settings for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. When set... menu The Power menu items allow you to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). Select an item then press to RAM) sleep state (default). E nables the system to enter the ACPI...
...] 2-18 ASUS M2N68 SE The system can be resumed at least 1A on the system through a PCI LAN or modem card. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to change the settings for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. When set... menu The Power menu items allow you to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). Select an item then press to RAM) sleep state (default). E nables the system to enter the ACPI...