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HT tuning from 100MHz to 150MHz at 1MHz increment - M4N68T-M specifications summary Internal I /O shield 1 x User Manual Drivers ASUS Update ASUS PC Probe II Anti-Virus software (OEM version) Form factor MicroATX form factor: 9.6 in x 8.2 in (24.4 cm x ... ASUS special features ASUS overclocking features 8Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, ACPI2.0a, SM BIOS 2.5 ASUS EPU-4 Engine ASUS Core Unlocker ASUS Anti-Surge Protection 100% All high quality conductive polymer capacitors (on M4N68T-M V2 only) ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Q-Fan ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS AI NET 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 ASUS Turbo...
HT tuning from 100MHz to 150MHz at 1MHz increment - M4N68T-M specifications summary Internal I /O shield 1 x User Manual Drivers ASUS Update ASUS PC Probe II Anti-Virus software (OEM version) Form factor MicroATX form factor: 9.6 in x 8.2 in (24.4 cm x ... ASUS special features ASUS overclocking features 8Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, ACPI2.0a, SM BIOS 2.5 ASUS EPU-4 Engine ASUS Core Unlocker ASUS Anti-Surge Protection 100% All high quality conductive polymer capacitors (on M4N68T-M V2 only) ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Q-Fan ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS AI NET 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 ASUS Turbo...
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... motherboard! Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS M4N68T-M Series motherboard 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100 cable 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard Support DVD User Manual • M4N68T-M Series motherboards include these two models: M4N68T-M V2 and M4N68T-M LE V2. This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in the new 45nm manufacturing...
... motherboard! Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS M4N68T-M Series motherboard 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100 cable 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard Support DVD User Manual • M4N68T-M Series motherboards include these two models: M4N68T-M V2 and M4N68T-M LE V2. This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in the new 45nm manufacturing...
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... unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in soft-off the ATX power supply and detach its power cord. SB_PWR M4N68T-M V2 ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off M4N68T-M Series Onboard LED ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-5 The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard...
... unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in soft-off the ATX power supply and detach its power cord. SB_PWR M4N68T-M V2 ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off M4N68T-M Series Onboard LED ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-5 The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard...
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M4N68T-M V2 M4N68T-M V2 uses 100% all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction The edge with external ports goes ...
M4N68T-M V2 M4N68T-M V2 uses 100% all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction The edge with external ports goes ...
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... (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-21 8. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) 1-19 9. Internal speaker connector (4- Onboard LED 1-5 6. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) 1-18 ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-7 USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, 1-26 USB910) 3. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) 1-23 15. pin SPEAKER) 1-24 ATX12V)...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 -VB PCIEX16 M4N68T-M V2 PCIEX1_1 PCI1 NVIDIA® MCP68 SE 8Mb BIOS 8 CLRTC 2 SATA2 SATA4 PCI2 VIA VT1708S SB_PWR F_PANEL USB56 USB78 USB910 SATA1 ...
... (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-21 8. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) 1-19 9. Internal speaker connector (4- Onboard LED 1-5 6. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) 1-18 ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-7 USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, 1-26 USB910) 3. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) 1-23 15. pin SPEAKER) 1-24 ATX12V)...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 -VB PCIEX16 M4N68T-M V2 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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... insert the CPU into the socket to a 90°-100° angle. The CPU fits only in completely. 3. Small triangle Gold triangle 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction M4N68T-M V2 M4N68T-M Series CPU socket AM3 2. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard supports AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series processors. DO...
... insert the CPU into the socket to a 90°-100° angle. The CPU fits only in completely. 3. Small triangle Gold triangle 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction M4N68T-M V2 M4N68T-M Series CPU socket AM3 2. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard supports AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series processors. DO...
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Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that it is in place, push down the socket lever to secure the CPU. ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-9 You can occur if you fail to indicate that comes with the heatsink package. Connect the CPU fan cable to the ...monitoring errors can also refer to connect the CPU fan connector! The lever clicks on the motherboard. 5. When the CPU is locked. 6. M4N68T-M V2 CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND M4N68T-M Series CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to section 1.6.2 Installing heatsink and fan for instructions. 7.
Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that it is in place, push down the socket lever to secure the CPU. ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-9 You can occur if you fail to indicate that comes with the heatsink package. Connect the CPU fan cable to the ...monitoring errors can also refer to connect the CPU fan connector! The lever clicks on the motherboard. 5. When the CPU is locked. 6. M4N68T-M V2 CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND M4N68T-M Series CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to section 1.6.2 Installing heatsink and fan for instructions. 7.
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.... Ensure that the retention bracket is in place. 4. Align the other end of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 M4N68T-M V2 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 M4N68T-M Series 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-11 3. A clicking sound denotes that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module base, otherwise...
.... Ensure that the retention bracket is in place. 4. Align the other end of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 M4N68T-M V2 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 M4N68T-M Series 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-11 3. A clicking sound denotes that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module base, otherwise...
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CLRTC 12 23 M4N68T-M V2 Normal (Default) Clear RTC M4N68T-M Series Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, ...
CLRTC 12 23 M4N68T-M V2 Normal (Default) Clear RTC M4N68T-M Series Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, ...
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USBPW1-4 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) M4N68T-M V2 USBPW5-10 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) M4N68T-M Series USB Device Wake Up 3. When you set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB), you to wake up feature. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, USBPW5-... to wake up the computer by pressing a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in reduced power mode). KBPWR 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) M4N68T-M V2 M4N68T-M Series Keyboard Power Setting ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-19 Set these jumpers to +5V to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in the BIOS. 2.
USBPW1-4 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) M4N68T-M V2 USBPW5-10 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) M4N68T-M Series USB Device Wake Up 3. When you set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB), you to wake up feature. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, USBPW5-... to wake up the computer by pressing a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in reduced power mode). KBPWR 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) M4N68T-M V2 M4N68T-M Series Keyboard Power Setting ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-19 Set these jumpers to +5V to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in the BIOS. 2.
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... 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 V2 HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition M4N68T-M Series Analog front panel connector • We recommend that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard... chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to this connector. ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-21 USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. 7. This port is purchased separately.
... 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 V2 HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition M4N68T-M Series Analog front panel connector • We recommend that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard... chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to this connector. ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-21 USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. 7. This port is purchased separately.
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... Power Supply Wattage Calculator at least 15 A on +12 V and that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. ATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC M4N68T-M V2 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 1 M4N68T-M Series ATX power connectors GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts • We ...
... Power Supply Wattage Calculator at least 15 A on +12 V and that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. ATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC M4N68T-M V2 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 1 M4N68T-M Series ATX power connectors GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts • We ...
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... devices. Master Slave Master Slave Cable connector Black Black Gray Black or gray • Pin 20 on the IDE connector is removed to PIN 1. PRI_IDE M4N68T-M V2 PIN1 NOTE:Orient the red markings on the IDE ribbon cable to match the covered hole on each Ultra DMA 133/100 signal cable: blue... device(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. M4N68T-M Series IDE connector ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-23 There are three connectors on the Ultra DMA cable connector.
... devices. Master Slave Master Slave Cable connector Black Black Gray Black or gray • Pin 20 on the IDE connector is removed to PIN 1. PRI_IDE M4N68T-M V2 PIN1 NOTE:Orient the red markings on the IDE ribbon cable to match the covered hole on each Ultra DMA 133/100 signal cable: blue... device(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. M4N68T-M Series IDE connector ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-23 There are three connectors on the Ultra DMA cable connector.
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...8226; For more details on RAID/AHCI, refer to hear system beeps and warnings. +5V GND GND Speaker Out SPEAKER M4N68T-M V2 PIN 1 M4N68T-M Series Speaker Out Connector 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4) These connectors... RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND M4N68T-M V2 SATA1 SATA3 M4N68T-M Series SATA connectors • Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before using Serial ...
...8226; For more details on RAID/AHCI, refer to hear system beeps and warnings. +5V GND GND Speaker Out SPEAKER M4N68T-M V2 PIN 1 M4N68T-M Series Speaker Out Connector 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4) These connectors... RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND M4N68T-M V2 SATA1 SATA3 M4N68T-M Series SATA connectors • Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before using Serial ...
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... HDD Activity LED. Ground Reset 6. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-25 System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. PWR LED PWR BTN F_PANEL PIN 1 M4N68T-M V2 HD_LED RESET M4N68T-M Series System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PWRLED) This 2-pin connector...
... HDD Activity LED. Ground Reset 6. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-25 System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. PWR LED PWR BTN F_PANEL PIN 1 M4N68T-M V2 HD_LED RESET M4N68T-M Series System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PWRLED) This 2-pin connector...
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... NC USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC USB56 USB78 USB910 USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND M4N68T-M V2 PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND M4N68T-M Series USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction...
... NC USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC USB56 USB78 USB910 USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND M4N68T-M V2 PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND M4N68T-M Series USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction...
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...Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. +5V SPDIFOUT GND M4N68T-M V2 SPDIF_OUT M4N68T-M Series Digital audio connector Ensure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of Sound playback is purchased separately. ...CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND M4N68T-M V2 CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND M4N68T-M Series fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors. ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-27 Go to Start > Control Panel > Sounds ...
...Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. +5V SPDIFOUT GND M4N68T-M V2 SPDIF_OUT M4N68T-M Series Digital audio connector Ensure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of Sound playback is purchased separately. ...CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND M4N68T-M V2 CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND M4N68T-M Series fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors. ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-27 Go to Start > Control Panel > Sounds ...
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...to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.44 FLASH TYPE: WINBOND W25X80 Current ROM BOARD: M4N68T-M-V2 VER: 0303 (H:00 B:01) DATE: xx/07/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\ C: Note [Enter] Select ... this utility, download the latest BIOS file from a BIOS file a. b. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. Locate the BIOS file from a file, then click Next. EZ...
...to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.44 FLASH TYPE: WINBOND W25X80 Current ROM BOARD: M4N68T-M-V2 VER: 0303 (H:00 B:01) DATE: xx/07/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\ C: Note [Enter] Select ... this utility, download the latest BIOS file from a BIOS file a. b. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. Locate the BIOS file from a file, then click Next. EZ...
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...system boot configuration Tools For configuring options for that particular menu. 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields Main Advanced M4N68T-M-V2 BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Main Settings System Time [22:03:55] System Date [Mon 01/07/2002] IDE Configuration ...the menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on top of the navigation keys differ from one screen to select a field. ASUS M4N68T-M Series 2-5 Submenu items Navigation keys 2.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. 2.2.3 Navigation keys...
...system boot configuration Tools For configuring options for that particular menu. 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields Main Advanced M4N68T-M-V2 BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Main Settings System Time [22:03:55] System Date [Mon 01/07/2002] IDE Configuration ...the menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on top of the navigation keys differ from one screen to select a field. ASUS M4N68T-M Series 2-5 Submenu items Navigation keys 2.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. 2.2.3 Navigation keys...
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... screen when there are items that do not fit on a menu screen means that menu. Refer to 2.2.7 Pop-up window. 2.2.7 Pop-up window Main Advanced M4N68T-M-V2 UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit Select a menu item then press Suspend Mode ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC support to display a list of the field opposite the...
... screen when there are items that do not fit on a menu screen means that menu. Refer to 2.2.7 Pop-up window. 2.2.7 Pop-up window Main Advanced M4N68T-M-V2 UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit Select a menu item then press Suspend Mode ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC support to display a list of the field opposite the...