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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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...® 32-bit operation system may only recognize less than 3GB. ASUS EZ Flash2 ASUS AI NET 2 ASUS MyLogo2 (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...
...® 32-bit operation system may only recognize less than 3GB. ASUS EZ Flash2 ASUS AI NET 2 ASUS MyLogo2 (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...
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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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...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! Technology. The motherboard delivers a host of new... another standout in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M2N68 SE motherboard! It features dualchannel DDR2 1066 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to 2000MT/s via HyperTransport™...
...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! Technology. The motherboard delivers a host of new... another standout in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M2N68 SE motherboard! It features dualchannel DDR2 1066 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to 2000MT/s via HyperTransport™...
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It is for AM2+ only. All of these are done on one computer. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS MyLogo2™ Turn your favorite photos into 256-color boot logos to provide efficient power management for advanced operating systems.... Technology The motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology, which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for details. 1-2 ASUS M2N68 SE Dual channel DDR2 1066 support This motherboard supports DDR2 1066. The onboard 6-channel HD audio (High Definition Audio, previously codenamed Azalia) CODEC enables...
It is for AM2+ only. All of these are done on one computer. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS MyLogo2™ Turn your favorite photos into 256-color boot logos to provide efficient power management for advanced operating systems.... Technology The motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology, which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for details. 1-2 ASUS M2N68 SE Dual channel DDR2 1066 support This motherboard supports DDR2 1066. The onboard 6-channel HD audio (High Definition Audio, previously codenamed Azalia) CODEC enables...
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This is a reminder that you install or remove any motherboard component. M2N68 SE SB_PWR M2N68 SE Onboard LED ON OFF Standy Power Powered Off 1-4 ASUS M2N68 SE Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging ...
This is a reminder that you install or remove any motherboard component. M2N68 SE SB_PWR M2N68 SE Onboard LED ON OFF Standy Power Powered Off 1-4 ASUS M2N68 SE Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging ...
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M2N68 SE Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-5 The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. 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.
M2N68 SE Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-5 The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. 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.
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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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... a CPU that is designed for the AM2/AM2+ socket. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. M2N68 SE M2N68 SE CPU socket 940 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-7
... a CPU that is designed for the AM2/AM2+ socket. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. M2N68 SE M2N68 SE CPU socket 940 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-7
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...triangle 5. When the CPU is locked. 6. You can occur if you fail to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! M2N68 SE CPU fan connector 1-8 ASUS M2N68 SE The lever clicks on the motherboard. Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to 90°-100... that came with a small triangle. 4. Gold triangle 7. CPU_FAN Do not forget to section 1.6.2 Installing heatsink and fan for instructions. Hardware monitoring M2N68 SE CPU FAN PWR GND errors can also refer to connect the CPU CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN fan connector! DO NOT force the CPU...
...triangle 5. When the CPU is locked. 6. You can occur if you fail to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! M2N68 SE CPU fan connector 1-8 ASUS M2N68 SE The lever clicks on the motherboard. Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to 90°-100... that came with a small triangle. 4. Gold triangle 7. CPU_FAN Do not forget to section 1.6.2 Installing heatsink and fan for instructions. Hardware monitoring M2N68 SE CPU FAN PWR GND errors can also refer to connect the CPU CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN fan connector! DO NOT force the CPU...
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... Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. 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 A clicking sound denotes that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module base, otherwise you fail...
... Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. 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 A clicking sound denotes that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module base, otherwise you fail...
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... same vendor. • Due to the memory address limitation 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...
... same vendor. • Due to the memory address limitation 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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... memory configuration. • B*: Supports one pair 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
... memory configuration. • B*: Supports one pair 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
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The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that complies with the PCI Express specifications. 1-16 ASUS M2N68 SE Secure the card to the card. 3. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you intend to unplug the power ...
The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that complies with the PCI Express specifications. 1-16 ASUS M2N68 SE Secure the card to the card. 3. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you intend to unplug the power ...
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... cord and turn ON the computer. 6. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. 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 default values. Chapter 1: Product...
... cord and turn ON the computer. 6. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. 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 default values. Chapter 1: Product...
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... connects a headphone or a speaker. This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other devices. 3. This port allows Gigabit connection to configure the setting. 1-18 ASUS M2N68 SE 1.10 1.10.1 1 Connectors Rear panel connectors 2 3 45 10 9 8 7 6 1. In 4-channel, 6channel, and 8-channel configuration, the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration. Microphone...
... connects a headphone or a speaker. This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other devices. 3. This port allows Gigabit connection to configure the setting. 1-18 ASUS M2N68 SE 1.10 1.10.1 1 Connectors Rear panel connectors 2 3 45 10 9 8 7 6 1. In 4-channel, 6channel, and 8-channel configuration, the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration. Microphone...
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...connecting USB 2.0 devices. 8. COM port. This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. M2N68 SE SPEAKER +5V GND GND Speaker Out PIN 1 M2N68 SE Speaker Out Connector Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-19 This 9-pin COM1 port is for pointing devices or other end ...then connect the other serial devices. 10. Speaker connector (4- pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. M2N68 SE Floppy disk drive connector 2. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. PS/2 keyboard port. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. The speaker allows you ...
...connecting USB 2.0 devices. 8. COM port. This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. M2N68 SE SPEAKER +5V GND GND Speaker Out PIN 1 M2N68 SE Speaker Out Connector Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-19 This 9-pin COM1 port is for pointing devices or other end ...then connect the other serial devices. 10. Speaker connector (4- pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. M2N68 SE Floppy disk drive connector 2. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. PS/2 keyboard port. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. The speaker allows you ...
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... Cable-Select Master Slave Mode of the following modes to PIN 1. 4. M2N68 SE PRI_IDE M2N68 SE IDE connector PIN1 NOTE:Orient the red markings on the Ultra DMA cable connector. CD M2N68 SE Right Audio Channel GND GND Left Audio Channel M2N68 SE Internal audio connector 1-20 ASUS M2N68 SE Master Slave Master Slave Cable connector Black Black Gray Black or...
... Cable-Select Master Slave Mode of the following modes to PIN 1. 4. M2N68 SE PRI_IDE M2N68 SE IDE connector PIN1 NOTE:Orient the red markings on the Ultra DMA cable connector. CD M2N68 SE Right Audio Channel GND GND Left Audio Channel M2N68 SE Internal audio connector 1-20 ASUS M2N68 SE Master Slave Master Slave Cable connector Black Black Gray Black or...
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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 how to configure RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 0+1, RAID 5, and JBOD, refer to the RAID manual...
... 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 how to configure RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 0+1, RAID 5, and JBOD, refer to the RAID manual...