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...to change without notice. 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: ...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...
...to change without notice. 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: ...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...
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...of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M4N68T-M Series motherboard! It features dual-channel DDR3 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to 2000MT/s ...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. Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality...
...of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M4N68T-M Series motherboard! It features dual-channel DDR3 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to 2000MT/s ...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. Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality...
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SB_PWR M4N68T-M V2 ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off M4N68T-M Series Onboard LED ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-5 This is a reminder that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or 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 This is a reminder that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off the ATX power supply and detach its power cord. ...
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... chassis in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. 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...
... chassis in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. 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...
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...24 2. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN and 3-pin CHA_FAN) 1-27 12. AMD CPU socket 1-8 13. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) 1-18 ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-7 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-21 8. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, USBPW5-10) 1-19 10. 1.5.3 Motherboard...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...
...24 2. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN and 3-pin CHA_FAN) 1-27 12. AMD CPU socket 1-8 13. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) 1-18 ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-7 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-21 8. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, USBPW5-10) 1-19 10. 1.5.3 Motherboard...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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... will not fit in one correct orientation. The CPU fits only in completely. 3. The AM3 socket has a different pinout from the the AM2+/AM2 socket. M4N68T-M V2 M4N68T-M Series CPU socket AM3 2. Ensure that the socket lever is lifted up to unlock the Socket lever socket, then lift it fits in place. Press...
... will not fit in one correct orientation. The CPU fits only in completely. 3. The AM3 socket has a different pinout from the the AM2+/AM2 socket. M4N68T-M V2 M4N68T-M Series CPU socket AM3 2. Ensure that the socket lever is lifted up to unlock the Socket lever socket, then lift it fits in place. Press...
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ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-9 When the CPU is locked. 6. Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to indicate that comes with the ... instructions that it is in place, push down the socket lever to section 1.6.2 Installing heatsink and fan for instructions. 7. 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 plug this connector. You can occur if you fail to connect the...
ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-9 When the CPU is locked. 6. Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to indicate that comes with the ... instructions that it is in place, push down the socket lever to section 1.6.2 Installing heatsink and fan for instructions. 7. 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 plug this connector. You can occur if you fail to connect the...
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... fits the retention mechanism module base, otherwise you fail to the retention module base. 3. 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
... fits the retention mechanism module base, otherwise you fail to the retention module base. 3. 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
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You can automatically reset parameter settings to reenter data. CLRTC 12 23 M4N68T-M V2 Normal (Default) Clear RTC M4N68T-M Series 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 seconds, ...
You can automatically reset parameter settings to reenter data. CLRTC 12 23 M4N68T-M V2 Normal (Default) Clear RTC M4N68T-M Series 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 seconds, ...
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... jumper allows you can supply at least 1A on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar). KBPWR 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) M4N68T-M V2 M4N68T-M Series Keyboard Power Setting ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-19 USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, USBPW5-10) Set these jumpers to +5VSB to wake up the computer from S3 and...
... jumper allows you can supply at least 1A on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar). KBPWR 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) M4N68T-M V2 M4N68T-M Series Keyboard Power Setting ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-19 USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, USBPW5-10) Set these jumpers to +5VSB to wake up the computer from S3 and...
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... one end of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. • If you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector. ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-21 USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. GND NC SENSE1_RETUR 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 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...
... one end of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. • If you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector. ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-21 USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. GND NC SENSE1_RETUR 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 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...
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...ATX power supply. Otherwise, the system will not boot up. • We recommend that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you intend to fit these connectors in ... 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for details. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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...
...ATX power supply. Otherwise, the system will not boot up. • We recommend that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you intend to fit these connectors in ... 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for details. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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...
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... insertion when you connect the IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 133/100 signal cable. PRI_IDE M4N68T-M V2 PIN1 NOTE:Orient the red markings on the IDE ribbon cable to configure your devices: Single device Two devices Drive jumper setting Cable-Select...Mode of device(s) - Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of the following modes to PIN 1. M4N68T-M Series IDE connector ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-23 There are three connectors on the Ultra DMA cable connector. If any device jumper is for Ultra DMA 133/100 ...
... insertion when you connect the IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 133/100 signal cable. PRI_IDE M4N68T-M V2 PIN1 NOTE:Orient the red markings on the IDE ribbon cable to configure your devices: Single device Two devices Drive jumper setting Cable-Select...Mode of device(s) - Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of the following modes to PIN 1. M4N68T-M Series IDE connector ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-23 There are three connectors on the Ultra DMA cable connector. If any device jumper is for Ultra DMA 133/100 ...
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... • 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 data transfer rate of the Serial ATA 3Gb/s is for Serial... GND 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 ATA....
... • 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 data transfer rate of the Serial ATA 3Gb/s is for Serial... GND 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 ATA....
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... several chassis-mounted functions. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. PLED+ PLEDPWR GND IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- 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 is for the HDD Activity LED. The system power LED lights... disk drive activity LED (2-pin HDLED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power. ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-25
... several chassis-mounted functions. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. PLED+ PLEDPWR GND IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- 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 is for the HDD Activity LED. The system power LED lights... disk drive activity LED (2-pin HDLED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power. ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-25
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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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... connectors. These are not jumpers! Only the 4-pin CPU fan connector supports the ASUS Q-Fan feature. 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...
... connectors. These are not jumpers! Only the 4-pin CPU fan connector supports the ASUS Q-Fan feature. 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...
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... instructions to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 2: 1. 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 or...BIOS file is found, then press . Select Update BIOS from a BIOS file a. b. Before you to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 3....
... instructions to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 2: 1. 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 or...BIOS file is found, then press . Select Update BIOS from a BIOS file a. b. Before you to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 3....
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...particular menu. Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS M4N68T-M Series 2-5 Select Screen Select Item +- To select an item on the menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on top of...Use [+] or [-] to select items in the menu and change the settings. 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 Primary IDE Master ...
...particular menu. Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS M4N68T-M Series 2-5 Select Screen Select Item +- To select an item on the menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on top of...Use [+] or [-] to select items in the menu and change the settings. 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 Primary IDE Master ...
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...- To change the value of options. 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on a menu screen means that the item has a submenu. 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 the other items (Advanced, Power, Boot...
...- To change the value of options. 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on a menu screen means that the item has a submenu. 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 the other items (Advanced, Power, Boot...