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......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 memory...
......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 memory...
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... Support DVD information 1-28 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS utility 2-3 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-4 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-5 2.2.3 Navigation keys ...Configuration 2-7 2.3.4 Primary IDE Master/Slave, SATA 1/2/3/4 2-8 2.3.5 System Information 2-9 2.4 Advanced menu 2-9 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 2-9 2.4.2 CPU Configuration 2-12 2.4.3 Chipset 2-13 2.4.4 Onboard Device Configuration 2-14 2.4.5 PCIPnP 2-14 2.4.6 USB Configuration 2-15 2.5 Power menu 2-...
... Support DVD information 1-28 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS utility 2-3 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-4 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-5 2.2.3 Navigation keys ...Configuration 2-7 2.3.4 Primary IDE Master/Slave, SATA 1/2/3/4 2-8 2.3.5 System Information 2-9 2.4 Advanced menu 2-9 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 2-9 2.4.2 CPU Configuration 2-12 2.4.3 Chipset 2-13 2.4.4 Onboard Device Configuration 2-14 2.4.5 PCIPnP 2-14 2.4.6 USB Configuration 2-15 2.5 Power menu 2-...
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M4N68T-M Series specifications summary CPU Chipset Front side bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage / RAID LAN Audio USB Back panel I/O ports AMD® Socket AM3 for AMD® Phenom™ ...; 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 AMD® CPU support list GeForce 7025 / nForce 630a 2000 / 1600 MT/s HyperTransport™ 1.0 interface Dual-channel memory architecture 2 x 240-pin DIMM slots support maximum...
M4N68T-M Series specifications summary CPU Chipset Front side bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage / RAID LAN Audio USB Back panel I/O ports AMD® Socket AM3 for AMD® Phenom™ ...; 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 AMD® CPU support list GeForce 7025 / nForce 630a 2000 / 1600 MT/s HyperTransport™ 1.0 interface Dual-channel memory architecture 2 x 240-pin DIMM slots support maximum...
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... change without notice. 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 20.8 cm) *Specifications are subject to 300MHz at 1MHz increment - HT tuning from 100MHz to 150MHz at 1MHz increment ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) Accessories...
... change without notice. 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 20.8 cm) *Specifications are subject to 300MHz at 1MHz increment - HT tuning from 100MHz to 150MHz at 1MHz increment ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) Accessories...
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...; 100 series CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM3 multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your package with less power consumption. ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-1 ...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. The package contents...
...; 100 series CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM3 multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your package with less power consumption. ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-1 ...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. The package contents...
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...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 ... into the audio I/O jacks and notifies users of inappropriate connection, which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction It is a highly integrated ...
...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 ... into the audio I/O jacks and notifies users of inappropriate connection, which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction It is a highly integrated ...
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... power supply (PSU). ASUS Q-Fan ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts the CPU fan speed according to system loading to turn the PC power button into 256-color boot logos to personalize your favorite photos into an overclocking button. The actual overclocking result depends on the system configuration. ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is...
... power supply (PSU). ASUS Q-Fan ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts the CPU fan speed according to system loading to turn the PC power button into 256-color boot logos to personalize your favorite photos into an overclocking button. The actual overclocking result depends on the system configuration. ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is...
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...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 C.P.R. 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 parameters to overclocking failure. eliminates the need to 100 meters ...
...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 C.P.R. 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 parameters to overclocking failure. eliminates the need to 100 meters ...
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... (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-21 8. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) 1-18 ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-7 USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, 1-26 USB910) 3. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 1-25 5. Internal speaker connector (4- CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN and 3-pin CHA_FAN) 1-27 12. ... 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...
... (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-21 8. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) 1-18 ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-7 USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, 1-26 USB910) 3. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 1-25 5. Internal speaker connector (4- CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN and 3-pin CHA_FAN) 1-27 12. ... 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...
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...the gold triangle matches the socket corner with a small triangle. 4. 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: 1. Small triangle Gold triangle 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction Ensure that the ... a 90°-100° angle. otherwise, the CPU will not fit in one correct orientation. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket to a 90°-100° angle; M4N68T-M V2 M4N68T-M Series CPU socket AM3 2. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard supports AMD® Phenom™ II ...
...the gold triangle matches the socket corner with a small triangle. 4. 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: 1. Small triangle Gold triangle 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction Ensure that the ... a 90°-100° angle. otherwise, the CPU will not fit in one correct orientation. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket to a 90°-100° angle; M4N68T-M V2 M4N68T-M Series CPU socket AM3 2. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard supports AMD® Phenom™ II ...
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... on the motherboard. Hardware monitoring errors can also refer to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to connect the CPU fan connector! ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-9 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 indicate that comes with the heatsink package.
... on the motherboard. Hardware monitoring errors can also refer to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to connect the CPU fan connector! ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-9 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 indicate that comes with the heatsink package.
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...install the heatsink and fan assembly. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. CPU Fan CPU Heatsink Retention bracket Retention Module Base Retention bracket lock Your boxed CPU heatsink and fan assembly should come with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. Attach one end ...on the retention module base. • The retention module base is already installed on top of the retention bracket to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you use only AMD-certified heatsink and fan assembly. Place the heatsink on the motherboard upon purchase. • You...
...install the heatsink and fan assembly. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. CPU Fan CPU Heatsink Retention bracket Retention Module Base Retention bracket lock Your boxed CPU heatsink and fan assembly should come with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. Attach one end ...on the retention module base. • The retention module base is already installed on top of the retention bracket to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you use only AMD-certified heatsink and fan assembly. Place the heatsink on the motherboard upon purchase. • You...
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...labeled CPU_FAN. 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 connector! The figure illustrates the location of the retention bracket to the module base. 5. Ensure that the retention bracket is in place. ...can occur if you cannot snap the retention bracket 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
...labeled CPU_FAN. 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 connector! The figure illustrates the location of the retention bracket to the module base. 5. Ensure that the retention bracket is in place. ...can occur if you cannot snap the retention bracket 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
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... 1-2. 3. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when ...the system hangs due to default values. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction For system failure due to pins 2-3. 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 ...
... 1-2. 3. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when ...the system hangs due to default values. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction For system failure due to pins 2-3. 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 ...
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...pressing a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. KBPWR 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) M4N68T-M V2 M4N68T-M Series Keyboard Power Setting ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-19 This feature requires an ATX power supply that can wake up feature. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, USBPW5...-10) Set these jumpers to +5VSB to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in low power mode) using the connected USB...
...pressing a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. KBPWR 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) M4N68T-M V2 M4N68T-M Series Keyboard Power Setting ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-19 This feature requires an ATX power supply that can wake up feature. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, USBPW5...-10) Set these jumpers to +5VSB to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in low power mode) using the connected USB...
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ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-27 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 ...The S/PDIF module is VIA High Definition Audio (the name may damage the motherboard components. 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 configure the setting...
ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-27 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 ...The S/PDIF module is VIA High Definition Audio (the name may damage the motherboard components. 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 configure the setting...
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.... Take caution when changing the settings of the general system specifications. Configuration options: [Manual] [Auto] [Standard] [Overclock Profile] ASUS M4N68T-M Series 2-9 2.3.5 System Information This menu gives you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow...
.... Take caution when changing the settings of the general system specifications. Configuration options: [Manual] [Auto] [Standard] [Overclock Profile] ASUS M4N68T-M Series 2-9 2.3.5 System Information This menu gives you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow...
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... [5.00x] [6.00x] [7.00x] [8.00x] [9.00x] [10.00x] HT Over Voltage [Auto] Sets the HyperTransport over voltage. CPU/HT Reference Clock (MHz) [200] Sets the CPU/HT Reference Clock. Configuration options: [Min.=200] [Max.=300] The following item only appears when you set GPU Overclocking to [...Overclock Profile]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following item only appears when you set CPU Overclocking to [Manual]. GPU Frequency [300] Sets the GPU Engine Clock. Configuration options: [Min.=100] [Max.=150] GPU Overclocking [Auto]...
... [5.00x] [6.00x] [7.00x] [8.00x] [9.00x] [10.00x] HT Over Voltage [Auto] Sets the HyperTransport over voltage. CPU/HT Reference Clock (MHz) [200] Sets the CPU/HT Reference Clock. Configuration options: [Min.=200] [Max.=300] The following item only appears when you set GPU Overclocking to [...Overclock Profile]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following item only appears when you set CPU Overclocking to [Manual]. GPU Frequency [300] Sets the GPU Engine Clock. Configuration options: [Min.=100] [Max.=150] GPU Overclocking [Auto]...
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... a 0.0150V increment. Use the / keys to [Auto] for safe mode. The valid value ranges vary depending on your CPU model. The values range from 1.20000V to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Max. = 1.60000V] [Min. = 1.20000V] ASUS M4N68T-M Series 2-11 Use / keys to adjust the value. Memclock Value [400MHz] Selects the DRAM frequency programming method...
... a 0.0150V increment. Use the / keys to [Auto] for safe mode. The valid value ranges vary depending on your CPU model. The values range from 1.20000V to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Max. = 1.60000V] [Min. = 1.20000V] ASUS M4N68T-M Series 2-11 Use / keys to adjust the value. Memclock Value [400MHz] Selects the DRAM frequency programming method...
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... normal operation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Enables or disables Microcode Updation. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS Core Unlocker [Disabled] Enables the ASUS Core Unlocker to disable this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Secure Virtual Machine Mode [Disabled] Enables or disables...
... normal operation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Enables or disables Microcode Updation. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS Core Unlocker [Disabled] Enables the ASUS Core Unlocker to disable this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Secure Virtual Machine Mode [Disabled] Enables or disables...