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Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide vii M4N68T-M Series 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 fan 1-10 1.7 System...
Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide vii M4N68T-M Series 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 fan 1-10 1.7 System...
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...• This device must accept any interference received including interference that interference will not occur in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. These limits are designed to comply with the limits for help. Canadian Department of Communications ...or more of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste. DO NOT throw the motherboard in a residential installation. This symbol of Communications. This equipment generates, uses and can be determined by the party responsible for ...
...• This device must accept any interference received including interference that interference will not occur in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. These limits are designed to comply with the limits for help. Canadian Department of Communications ...or more of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste. DO NOT throw the motherboard in a residential installation. This symbol of Communications. This equipment generates, uses and can be determined by the party responsible for ...
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... This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. If you are not sure about the voltage of the motherboard and the new technology it , carefully read all the manuals that all power cables from the existing system before you need when installing... and configuring the motherboard. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables ...
... This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. If you are not sure about the voltage of the motherboard and the new technology it , carefully read all the manuals that all power cables from the existing system before you need when installing... and configuring the motherboard. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables ...
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... it another standout in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your package with models. • If any of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-1 This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in your retailer. 1.3 1.3.1 Special features Product highlights AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100...
... it another standout in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your package with models. • If any of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-1 This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in your retailer. 1.3 1.3.1 Special features Product highlights AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100...
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...provide efficient power management for advanced operating systems. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology and RAID support This motherboard supports hard drives based on M4N68T-M only) This motherboard uses high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for a cool and quiet operating environment. Dual-Channel DDR3 ...1800 (O.C.) support This motherboard supports DDR3 memory that automatically detects and identifies what types of peripherals are...
...provide efficient power management for advanced operating systems. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology and RAID support This motherboard supports hard drives based on M4N68T-M only) This motherboard uses high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for a cool and quiet operating environment. Dual-Channel DDR3 ...1800 (O.C.) support This motherboard supports DDR3 memory that automatically detects and identifies what types of peripherals are...
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... simplifies the activation of a latent AMD® CPU- ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-3 ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by simply unlocking the extra cores, without interrupting ongoing work or games, simply through pressing the button. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a unique power saving technology that...
... simplifies the activation of a latent AMD® CPU- ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-3 ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by simply unlocking the extra cores, without interrupting ongoing work or games, simply through pressing the button. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a unique power saving technology that...
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... the impact on the system and any faulty cable connections are reported back up to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. ASUS AI NET2 ASUS AI NET2 remotely detects the cable connection immediately after you turn on the environment. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction eliminates the need to 100 meters at...
... the impact on the system and any faulty cable connections are reported back up to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. ASUS AI NET2 ASUS AI NET2 remotely detects the cable connection immediately after you turn on the environment. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction eliminates the need to 100 meters at...
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...-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 component. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate...
...-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 component. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate...
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... edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis. 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 1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in the image...
... edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis. 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 1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in the image...
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... 1-8 13. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-21 8. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, USBPW5-10) 1-19 10. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) 1-18 ASUS M4N68T-M Series 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, 240-pin module) PRI_IDE SOCKET AM3...
... 1-8 13. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-21 8. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, USBPW5-10) 1-19 10. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) 1-18 ASUS M4N68T-M Series 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, 240-pin module) PRI_IDE SOCKET AM3...
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... that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with a small triangle. 4. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. Press the lever sideways to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! Carefully insert the CPU into the socket to unlock the...force the CPU into the socket until it up to a 90°-100° angle. M4N68T-M V2 M4N68T-M Series CPU socket AM3 2. otherwise, the CPU will not fit in one correct orientation. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard supports AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 ...
... that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with a small triangle. 4. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. Press the lever sideways to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! Carefully insert the CPU into the socket to unlock the...force the CPU into the socket until it up to a 90°-100° angle. M4N68T-M V2 M4N68T-M Series CPU socket AM3 2. otherwise, the CPU will not fit in one correct orientation. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard supports AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 ...
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... connector. When the CPU is locked. 6. The lever clicks on the motherboard. 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. ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-9 Hardware monitoring errors can also refer to connect the CPU fan...
... connector. When the CPU is locked. 6. The lever clicks on the motherboard. 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. ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-9 Hardware monitoring errors can also refer to connect the CPU fan...
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...fan assembly. If the instructions in this section do not have to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that the heatsink fits properly on the retention module... CPU heatsink and fan assembly should come with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. Place the heatsink on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. 2. Attach one end of the installed CPU, ensuring...
...fan assembly. If the instructions in this section do not have to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that the heatsink fits properly on the retention module... CPU heatsink and fan assembly should come with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. Place the heatsink on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. 2. Attach one end of the installed CPU, ensuring...
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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 When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the ...Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you cannot snap the retention bracket in place. 4. 3. Push down the retention bracket lock on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. A clicking sound denotes that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module base, otherwise you fail to ...
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 When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the ...Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you cannot snap the retention bracket in place. 4. 3. Push down the retention bracket lock on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. A clicking sound denotes that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module base, otherwise you fail to ...
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...N/A Heat-Sink Package 8-8-8-24 •• DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 8-8-8-24 •• continued on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 3) SS/ DS Brand Chip NO. The system maps the total size of... DDR3-1600(O.C.)MHz capability Vendor A-Data Corsair Corsair Corsair Corsair Corsair Corsair Crucial Crucial Crucial Crucial Crucial Crucial Part No. M4N68T-M Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1800(O.C.)MHz capability Vendor Part No. AD31600X002GMU CM3X1G1600C9DHX CM3X2G1600C9DHX TR3X6G1600C8 G(XMP) TR3X6G1600C8D G(XMP)...
...N/A Heat-Sink Package 8-8-8-24 •• DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 8-8-8-24 •• continued on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 3) SS/ DS Brand Chip NO. The system maps the total size of... DDR3-1600(O.C.)MHz capability Vendor A-Data Corsair Corsair Corsair Corsair Corsair Corsair Crucial Crucial Crucial Crucial Crucial Crucial Part No. M4N68T-M Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1800(O.C.)MHz capability Vendor Part No. AD31600X002GMU CM3X1G1600C9DHX CM3X2G1600C9DHX TR3X6G1600C8 G(XMP) TR3X6G1600C8D G(XMP)...
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... properly seated. 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1.
... properly seated. 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1.
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...Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . Turn on the slot. 5. ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-17 Keep the screw for the card. 2. Secure the card to use . 4. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. When using ... the slots and the expansion cards that you intend to the chassis with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you...
...Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . Turn on the slot. 5. ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-17 Keep the screw for the card. 2. Secure the card to use . 4. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. When using ... the slots and the expansion cards that you intend to the chassis with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you...
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... separately. Connect one end of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. • If you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the front panel audio I/O module cable to USB 2.0 devices. 8. ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-21 These two 4-pin Universal... 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...
... separately. Connect one end of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. • If you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the front panel audio I/O module cable to USB 2.0 devices. 8. ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-21 These two 4-pin Universal... 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...
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... Master Slave Mode of the following modes to match the covered hole on the Ultra DMA cable connector. Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of device(s) - This prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable. • Use the 80...DMA 133/100 signal cable. PRI_IDE M4N68T-M V2 PIN1 NOTE:Orient the red markings on each Ultra DMA 133/100 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. 3. If any device jumper is for Ultra DMA 133/100 IDE devices. M4N68T-M Series IDE connector ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-23 There are three connectors...
... Master Slave Mode of the following modes to match the covered hole on the Ultra DMA cable connector. Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of device(s) - This prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable. • Use the 80...DMA 133/100 signal cable. PRI_IDE M4N68T-M V2 PIN1 NOTE:Orient the red markings on each Ultra DMA 133/100 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. 3. If any device jumper is for Ultra DMA 133/100 IDE devices. M4N68T-M Series IDE connector ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-23 There are three connectors...
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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 The speaker allows you to the RA ID/AHCI Supplementary Guide ...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 ATA. • The motherboard does not provide a floppy disk drive connector. Serial ATA...
...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 The speaker allows you to the RA ID/AHCI Supplementary Guide ...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 ATA. • The motherboard does not provide a floppy disk drive connector. Serial ATA...