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Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide vii M4N68T-M LE 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 1-3 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-6 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-6 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-8 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and ...
Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide vii M4N68T-M LE 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 1-3 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-6 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-6 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-8 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and ...
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...3.0 DirectX 9 GPU Supports max. resolution of 4GB or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. M4N68T-M LE specifications summary CPU Chipset Front side bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage / RAID LAN Audio USB Back panel I/O ports AMD® Socket ...100 series processors AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology AMD 64 architecture enables simultaneous 32-bit and 64-bit computing * Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). ** When you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. We recommend a ...
...3.0 DirectX 9 GPU Supports max. resolution of 4GB or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. M4N68T-M LE specifications summary CPU Chipset Front side bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage / RAID LAN Audio USB Back panel I/O ports AMD® Socket ...100 series processors AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology AMD 64 architecture enables simultaneous 32-bit and 64-bit computing * Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). ** When you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. We recommend a ...
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HT tuning from 100MHz up to 150MHz at 1MHz increment - M4N68T-M LE specifications summary Internal I /O shield 1 x User Manual Drivers ASUS Update ASUS PC Probe II Anti-Virus software (OEM version) MicroATX form factor: 9.6 in x 8.2 in (24.4 cm...subject to change without notice. PCIe frequency tuning from 200MHz to 550MHz at 1MHz increment ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100 cable 1 x I /O connectors BIOS ASUS special features ASUS overclocking features Accessories Support DVD Form factor 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB ...
HT tuning from 100MHz up to 150MHz at 1MHz increment - M4N68T-M LE specifications summary Internal I /O shield 1 x User Manual Drivers ASUS Update ASUS PC Probe II Anti-Virus software (OEM version) MicroATX form factor: 9.6 in x 8.2 in (24.4 cm...subject to change without notice. PCIe frequency tuning from 200MHz to 550MHz at 1MHz increment ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100 cable 1 x I /O connectors BIOS ASUS special features ASUS overclocking features Accessories Support DVD Form factor 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB ...
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... 1.1 Welcome! Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS M4N68T-M LE motherboard 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100 cable 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard Support DVD User Manual If any of the above items is damaged or missing,...with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with less power consumption. The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS M4N68T-M LE 1-1 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the long line ...
... 1.1 Welcome! Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS M4N68T-M LE motherboard 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100 cable 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard Support DVD User Manual If any of the above items is damaged or missing,...with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with less power consumption. The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS M4N68T-M LE 1-1 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the long line ...
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.... It supports file downloading to ensure a quiet, cool, and efficient operation. ASUS Q-Fan ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts the CPU fan speed according to system loading to USB drives only. ASUS M4N68T-M LE 1-3 When installing it on USB HDDs or flash drives, connect the drives to... the motherboard USB port before entering the OS. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS Express Gate ASUS Express Gate is an auto-recovery tool that ...
.... It supports file downloading to ensure a quiet, cool, and efficient operation. ASUS Q-Fan ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts the CPU fan speed according to system loading to USB drives only. ASUS M4N68T-M LE 1-3 When installing it on USB HDDs or flash drives, connect the drives to... the motherboard USB port before entering the OS. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS Express Gate ASUS Express Gate is an auto-recovery tool that ...
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... from the wall socket before removing or plugging in soft-off the ATX power supply and detach its power cord. SB_PWR M4N68T-M LE ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off M4N68T-M LE Onboard LED ASUS M4N68T-M LE 1-5 Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, switch off mode. 1.4 Before you...
... from the wall socket before removing or plugging in soft-off the ATX power supply and detach its power cord. SB_PWR M4N68T-M LE ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off M4N68T-M LE Onboard LED ASUS M4N68T-M LE 1-5 Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, switch off mode. 1.4 Before you...
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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 screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis. DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. M4N68T-M LE 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction The edge with external ports goes to the chassis.
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 screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis. DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. M4N68T-M LE 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction The edge with external ports goes to the chassis.
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.... System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 1-25 5. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-21 8. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) 1-18 ASUS M4N68T-M LE 1-7 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1 23 4 5 6 20.8cm(8.2in) KB/MS KBPWR ATX12V COM1 DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit...LPT 7 USBPW1-4 USB34 24.4cm(9.6in) LAN1_USB12 Super I/O CPU_FAN EATXPWR Lithium Cell 3 AUDIO CMOS Power CHA_FAN RTL 8211CL PCIEX16 M4N68T-M LE PCIEX1_1 PCI1 NVIDIA® MCP68 SE 8Mb BIOS 8 CLRTC 2 SATA2 SATA4 PCI2 VIA VT1708S SB_PWR F_PANEL USB56 USB78 USB910 SATA1 ...
.... System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 1-25 5. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-21 8. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) 1-18 ASUS M4N68T-M LE 1-7 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1 23 4 5 6 20.8cm(8.2in) KB/MS KBPWR ATX12V COM1 DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit...LPT 7 USBPW1-4 USB34 24.4cm(9.6in) LAN1_USB12 Super I/O CPU_FAN EATXPWR Lithium Cell 3 AUDIO CMOS Power CHA_FAN RTL 8211CL PCIEX16 M4N68T-M LE PCIEX1_1 PCI1 NVIDIA® MCP68 SE 8Mb BIOS 8 CLRTC 2 SATA2 SATA4 PCI2 VIA VT1708S SB_PWR F_PANEL USB56 USB78 USB910 SATA1 ...
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...° angle; Ensure that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with a small triangle. 4. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. M4N68T-M LE M4N68T-M LE CPU socket AM3 2. Position the CPU above the socket such that you use a CPU designed for the AM3 socket. 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU...
...° angle; Ensure that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with a small triangle. 4. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. M4N68T-M LE M4N68T-M LE CPU socket AM3 2. Position the CPU above the socket such that you use a CPU designed for the AM3 socket. 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU...
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... occur if you fail to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to indicate that comes with the heatsink package. M4N68T-M LE CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND M4N68T-M LE CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to section 1.6.2 Installing heatsink and fan for instructions. 7. 5. The lever clicks on the... down the socket lever to secure the CPU. When the CPU is locked. 6. Hardware monitoring errors can also refer to connect the CPU fan connector! ASUS M4N68T-M LE 1-9
... occur if you fail to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to indicate that comes with the heatsink package. M4N68T-M LE CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND M4N68T-M LE CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to section 1.6.2 Installing heatsink and fan for instructions. 7. 5. The lever clicks on the... down the socket lever to secure the CPU. When the CPU is locked. 6. Hardware monitoring errors can also refer to connect the CPU fan connector! ASUS M4N68T-M LE 1-9
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Align the other end of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 M4N68T-M LE Channel Channel A Channel B M4N68T-M LE 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 ASUS M4N68T-M LE 1-11 A clicking sound denotes that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module base, otherwise you fail to connect the CPU fan ...
Align the other end of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 M4N68T-M LE Channel Channel A Channel B M4N68T-M LE 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 ASUS M4N68T-M LE 1-11 A clicking sound denotes that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module base, otherwise you fail to connect the CPU fan ...
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Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. ASUS M4N68T-M LE 1-15 DDR3-1066MHz capability Vendor Part No. Size SS/ DS Brand Chip NO. Crucial CT12864BA1067.8FF 1024MB SS Crucial CT12872BA1067.9FF 1024MB SS Crucial CT25664BA1067....
Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. ASUS M4N68T-M LE 1-15 DDR3-1066MHz capability Vendor Part No. Size SS/ DS Brand Chip NO. Crucial CT12864BA1067.8FF 1024MB SS Crucial CT12872BA1067.9FF 1024MB SS Crucial CT25664BA1067....
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... comply with the screw you intend to the card. 3. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you removed earlier. 6. ASUS M4N68T-M LE 1-17 Failure to do not need to the chassis with the PCI Express specifications. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary...
... comply with the screw you intend to the card. 3. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you removed earlier. 6. ASUS M4N68T-M LE 1-17 Failure to do not need to the chassis with the PCI Express specifications. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary...
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..., time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. CLRTC 12 23 M4N68T-M LE Normal (Default) Clear RTC M4N68T-M LE Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10...
..., time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. CLRTC 12 23 M4N68T-M LE Normal (Default) Clear RTC M4N68T-M LE Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10...
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... in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. USBPW1-4 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) M4N68T-M LE USBPW5-10 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) M4N68T-M LE USB Device Wake Up 3. KBPWR 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) M4N68T-M LE M4N68T-M LE Keyboard Power Setting ASUS M4N68T-M LE 1-19 2. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you can supply at least 1A on...
... in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. USBPW1-4 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) M4N68T-M LE USBPW5-10 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) M4N68T-M LE USB Device Wake Up 3. KBPWR 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) M4N68T-M LE M4N68T-M LE Keyboard Power Setting ASUS M4N68T-M LE 1-19 2. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you can supply at least 1A on...
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ASUS M4N68T-M LE 1-21 USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. COM port. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a ... SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L M4N68T-M LE HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition M4N68T-M LE Analog front panel connector • We recommend that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. These two...
ASUS M4N68T-M LE 1-21 USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. COM port. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a ... SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L M4N68T-M LE HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition M4N68T-M LE Analog front panel connector • We recommend that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. These two...
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... power output when configuring a system with 20-pin and 4-pin power plugs, ensure that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. This PSU type has 24-pin and 4-pin power plugs. •... +12 V and that you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for details. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction ATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC M4N68T-M LE GND GND +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK PIN 1 GND +5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN...
... power output when configuring a system with 20-pin and 4-pin power plugs, ensure that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. This PSU type has 24-pin and 4-pin power plugs. •... +12 V and that you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for details. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction ATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC M4N68T-M LE GND GND +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK PIN 1 GND +5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN...