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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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...Canadian Department of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in a residential installation. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This symbol of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for connection of electronic products. ...proper reuse of the FCC Rules. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for disposal of the...
...Canadian Department of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in a residential installation. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This symbol of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for connection of electronic products. ...proper reuse of the FCC Rules. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for disposal of the...
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...and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it... not place the product in your retailer. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that all power cables from the motherboard, ensure that your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells...
...and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it... not place the product in your retailer. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that all power cables from the motherboard, ensure that your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells...
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... your package with less power consumption. The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! 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. Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome...
... your package with less power consumption. The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! 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. Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome...
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... 1800 (O.C.)/1600 (O.C.)/1333/1066 MHz 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 durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet...
... 1800 (O.C.)/1600 (O.C.)/1333/1066 MHz 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 durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet...
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...Enjoy an instant performance boost by power surges from switching power supply (PSU). ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-3 The actual overclocking result depends on the system configuration. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you to update the BIOS from a USB flash disk ... loading to personalize your favorite photos into an overclocking button. ASUS MyLogo2™ Turn your system. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by simply unlocking the extra cores, without interrupting...
...Enjoy an instant performance boost by power surges from switching power supply (PSU). ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-3 The actual overclocking result depends on the system configuration. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you to update the BIOS from a USB flash disk ... loading to personalize your favorite photos into an overclocking button. ASUS MyLogo2™ Turn your system. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by simply unlocking the extra cores, without interrupting...
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... impact on the system and any faulty cable connections are reported back up to overclocking failure. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. C.P.R. ASUS AI NET2 ASUS AI NET2 remotely detects the cable connection immediately after you turn on the environment. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction feature automatically restores the CPU default...restores the CPU parameters to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. eliminates the need to their default settings. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS).
... impact on the system and any faulty cable connections are reported back up to overclocking failure. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. C.P.R. ASUS AI NET2 ASUS AI NET2 remotely detects the cable connection immediately after you turn on the environment. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction feature automatically restores the CPU default...restores the CPU parameters to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. eliminates the need to their default settings. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS).
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... ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off M4N68T-M Series Onboard LED ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-5 Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any motherboard component. This is ON, in sleep mode, or in any component, switch off mode. Failure ...you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. 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 touching any component. • Before handling components,...
... ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off M4N68T-M Series Onboard LED ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-5 Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any motherboard component. This is ON, in sleep mode, or in any component, switch off mode. Failure ...you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. 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 touching any component. • Before handling components,...
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...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 DO NOT overtighten the screws! The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. 1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard..., ensure that you place it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of 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 DO NOT overtighten the screws! The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. 1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard..., ensure that you place it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the...
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.... Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) 1-18 ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-7 Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-27 7. Internal speaker connector (4- CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN and 3-pin CHA_FAN) 1-27 12. AMD CPU socket 1-8 13. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, 1-26 USB910) 3. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) 1-23 15. 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1 23 4 5 6 20.8cm...
.... Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) 1-18 ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-7 Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-27 7. Internal speaker connector (4- CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN and 3-pin CHA_FAN) 1-27 12. AMD CPU socket 1-8 13. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, 1-26 USB910) 3. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) 1-23 15. 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1 23 4 5 6 20.8cm...
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Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! Small triangle Gold triangle 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction M4N68T-M V2 M4N68T-M Series CPU socket AM3 2. Position the CPU above the socket such that you use a CPU ... DO NOT force the CPU into the socket until it up to a 90°-100° angle. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard supports AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series processors. otherwise, the CPU will not fit in one...
Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! Small triangle Gold triangle 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction M4N68T-M V2 M4N68T-M Series CPU socket AM3 2. Position the CPU above the socket such that you use a CPU ... DO NOT force the CPU into the socket until it up to a 90°-100° angle. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard supports AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series processors. otherwise, the CPU will not fit in one...
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The lever clicks on the motherboard. Connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! You can occur if you fail to indicate that comes with the heatsink package. 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 the... CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to plug this connector. 5. ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-9 When the CPU is locked. 6. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that it is in place, push down the socket lever to ...
The lever clicks on the motherboard. Connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! You can occur if you fail to indicate that comes with the heatsink package. 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 the... CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to plug this connector. 5. ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-9 When the CPU is locked. 6. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that it is in place, push down the socket lever to ...
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... module base is properly applied to the retention module base. 1 2 3 4 5 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Place the heatsink on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. 2. CPU Fan CPU Heatsink Retention bracket Retention Module Base Retention... 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 a Thermal Interface Material is already ...
... module base is properly applied to the retention module base. 1 2 3 4 5 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Place the heatsink on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. 2. CPU Fan CPU Heatsink Retention bracket Retention Module Base Retention... 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 a Thermal Interface Material is already ...
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...retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to the retention module base. DO NOT forget to plug this connector. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the retention bracket to ... module base, otherwise you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! 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
...retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to the retention module base. DO NOT forget to plug this connector. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the retention bracket to ... module base, otherwise you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! 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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...M4N68T-M Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1800(O.C.)MHz capability Vendor Part No. For effective use of memory, we recommend that you want to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard. • This motherboard...Heat-Sink Package 8-8-8-24 •• DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 8-8-8-24 •• continued on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the dual-channel configuration. AD31600X002GMU CM3X1G1600C9DHX CM3X2G1600C9DHX TR3X6G1600C8 G(XMP) TR3X6G1600C8D G(XMP) ...
...M4N68T-M Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1800(O.C.)MHz capability Vendor Part No. For effective use of memory, we recommend that you want to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard. • This motherboard...Heat-Sink Package 8-8-8-24 •• DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 8-8-8-24 •• continued on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the dual-channel configuration. AD31600X002GMU CM3X1G1600C9DHX CM3X2G1600C9DHX TR3X6G1600C8 G(XMP) TR3X6G1600C8D G(XMP) ...
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... out with extra force. 1 DIMM notch 2. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. Press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Failure to do so can cause severe damage to unlock a DIMM socket. 2. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to unlock the DIMM...
... out with extra force. 1 DIMM notch 2. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. Press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Failure to do so can cause severe damage to unlock a DIMM socket. 2. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to unlock the DIMM...
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...cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-17 Keep the screw for the card. 2. Secure the card to install expansion cards. Failure to do not need to... the card connector with the screw you removed earlier. 6. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. See Chapter ...
...cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-17 Keep the screw for the card. 2. Secure the card to install expansion cards. Failure to do not need to... the card connector with the screw you removed earlier. 6. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. See Chapter ...
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USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. Connect one end of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. • If you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector. COM port. This port is for ...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. ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-21 7.
USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. Connect one end of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. • If you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector. COM port. This port is for ...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. ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-21 7.
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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 Ultra DMA cable connector. Master Slave Master Slave Cable connector Black Black Gray Black ...Cable-Select", ensure that all other device jumpers have the same setting. M4N68T-M Series IDE connector ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-23 3. There are three connectors on each Ultra DMA 133/100 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of device(s) -
... 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 Ultra DMA cable connector. Master Slave Master Slave Cable connector Black Black Gray Black ...Cable-Select", ensure that all other device jumpers have the same setting. M4N68T-M Series IDE connector ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-23 3. There are three connectors on each Ultra DMA 133/100 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of device(s) -
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... 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. You could... • 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...
... 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. You could... • 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...