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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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... against harmful interference in municipal waste. These limits are designed to enable proper reuse of the FCC Rules. DO NOT throw the motherboard in a residential installation. Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of parts and recycling. Changes or modifications ...FCC Rules. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that interference will not occur in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. This equipment generates, uses and can be placed in municipal waste. DO NOT throw ...
... against harmful interference in municipal waste. These limits are designed to enable proper reuse of the FCC Rules. DO NOT throw the motherboard in a residential installation. Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of parts and recycling. Changes or modifications ...FCC Rules. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that interference will not occur in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. This equipment generates, uses and can be placed in municipal waste. DO NOT throw ...
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... cables are connected. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Detailed descriptions of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to or from the system, ensure...the existing system before using the product, ensure that all power cables are not damaged. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the...
... cables are connected. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Detailed descriptions of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to or from the system, ensure...the existing system before using the product, ensure that all power cables are not damaged. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the...
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... or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M4N68T-M Series 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®...
... or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M4N68T-M Series 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®...
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...to 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. AMD® Cool 'n'... Quiet Technology This motherboard supports the AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet technology which means there will be no more ...
...to 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. AMD® Cool 'n'... Quiet Technology This motherboard supports the AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet technology which means there will be no more ...
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... adjusts the CPU fan speed according to system loading to ensure a quiet, cool, and efficient operation. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from a USB flash disk before entering the OS. ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-3 After the easy setup, Turbo Key boosts performances without performing complicated BIOS changes. Core...
... adjusts the CPU fan speed according to system loading to ensure a quiet, cool, and efficient operation. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from a USB flash disk before entering the OS. ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-3 After the easy setup, Turbo Key boosts performances without performing complicated BIOS changes. Core...
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...up to overclocking failure. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. eliminates the need to their default settings. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU .... feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to 100 meters at 1 meter accuracy. ASUS AI NET2 ASUS AI NET2 remotely detects the cable connection immediately after you turn on the environment. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction
...up to overclocking failure. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. eliminates the need to their default settings. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU .... feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to 100 meters at 1 meter accuracy. ASUS AI NET2 ASUS AI NET2 remotely detects the cable connection immediately after you turn on the environment. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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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 settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before...
...-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 settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before...
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... indicated in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. Doing so can damage the motherboard. DO NOT overtighten the screws! 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...
... indicated in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. Doing so can damage the motherboard. DO NOT overtighten the screws! 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...
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...15. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-4) 1-24 2. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 1-25 5. Onboard LED 1-5 6. 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 (....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 ... 9. pin SPEAKER) 1-24 ATX12V) 4. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) 1-18 ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-7
...15. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-4) 1-24 2. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 1-25 5. Onboard LED 1-5 6. 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 (....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 ... 9. pin SPEAKER) 1-24 ATX12V) 4. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) 1-18 ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-7
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... triangle 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction Ensure that the socket lever is lifted up to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! M4N68T-M V2 M4N68T-M Series CPU socket AM3 2. Position the CPU above the socket such that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner... the AM2+/AM2 socket. Press the lever sideways to a 90°-100° angle; Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard supports AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series processors. DO NOT force the...
... triangle 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction Ensure that the socket lever is lifted up to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! M4N68T-M V2 M4N68T-M Series CPU socket AM3 2. Position the CPU above the socket such that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner... the AM2+/AM2 socket. Press the lever sideways to a 90°-100° angle; Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard supports AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series processors. DO NOT force the...
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...The lever clicks on the motherboard. Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to section 1.6.2 Installing heatsink and fan for instructions. 7. Hardware monitoring errors can also refer to indicate that comes with the heatsink package. ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-9 You can occur... if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! 5. 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 ...
...The lever clicks on the motherboard. Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to section 1.6.2 Installing heatsink and fan for instructions. 7. Hardware monitoring errors can also refer to indicate that comes with the heatsink package. ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-9 You can occur... if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! 5. 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 ...
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... the retention module base. • The retention module base is properly applied 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 you install the heatsink and fan assembly. 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan...
... the retention module base. • The retention module base is properly applied 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 you install the heatsink and fan assembly. 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan...
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... Push down the retention bracket lock on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you cannot snap the retention bracket in place. The figure illustrates the ...M4N68T-M Series 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-11 DO NOT forget to the retention module base. A clicking sound denotes that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module base, otherwise you fail to plug this connector. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard...
... Push down the retention bracket lock on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you cannot snap the retention bracket in place. The figure illustrates the ...M4N68T-M Series 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-11 DO NOT forget to the retention module base. A clicking sound denotes that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module base, otherwise you fail to plug this connector. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard...
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... not support DIMMs made up of the lower-sized channel for the OS can be about 3GB or less. M4N68T-M Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1800(O.C.)MHz capability Vendor Part No. The system maps the total size of 256 megabits (Mb) chips or less. Any ...excess memory from the same vendor. • Due to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the dual-channel ...
... not support DIMMs made up of the lower-sized channel for the OS can be about 3GB or less. M4N68T-M Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1800(O.C.)MHz capability Vendor Part No. The system maps the total size of 256 megabits (Mb) chips or less. Any ...excess memory from the same vendor. • Due to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the dual-channel ...
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... so that it fits in place 3 and the DIMM is keyed with extra force. 1 DIMM notch 2. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to both the motherboard and the components. 1. 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components.
... so that it fits in place 3 and the DIMM is keyed with extra force. 1 DIMM notch 2. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to both the motherboard and the components. 1. 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components.
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...). 3. Keep the screw for the card. 2. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-17 Secure the card to install expansion cards. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card...the card. 3. When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Install the software drivers for information on the system and ...
...). 3. Keep the screw for the card. 2. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-17 Secure the card to install expansion cards. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card...the card. 3. When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Install the software drivers for information on the system and ...
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COM port. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a VGA monitor or other serial devices. 11. ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-21 These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports connect to USB 2.0 devices. 9. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports ...The front panel audio I /O module that you want to connect a high definition front panel audio module to [HD Audio]. 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...
COM port. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a VGA monitor or other serial devices. 11. ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-21 These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports connect to USB 2.0 devices. 9. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports ...The front panel audio I /O module that you want to connect a high definition front panel audio module to [HD Audio]. 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...
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... hole on each Ultra DMA 133/100 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. M4N68T-M Series IDE connector ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-23 Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of the following modes to PIN 1. PRI_IDE M4N68T-M V2 PIN1 NOTE:Orient the red markings on the IDE ribbon cable to configure...
... hole on each Ultra DMA 133/100 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. M4N68T-M Series IDE connector ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-23 Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of the following modes to PIN 1. PRI_IDE M4N68T-M V2 PIN1 NOTE:Orient the red markings on the IDE ribbon cable to configure...
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... 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. The... • 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_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. The... • 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 ...