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Contents Safety information...iv About this guide...iv Package contents...vi A68HM Series specifications summary vi Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.3 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU 1-3 1.4 System memory 1-6 1.5 Expansion slots 1-9 1.6 Headers...1-10 1.7 Connectors 1-11 1.8 Software support 1-19 BIOS information 2.1...11 2.6 Advanced menu 2-12 2.7 Monitor menu 2-12 2.8 Boot menu...2-13 2.9 Tools menu 2-14 2.10 Exit menu...2-14 Appendices Notices...A-1 ASUS contact information A-4 E9808_A68HM Series_Manual.indb 3 iii 2014/10/16 10:08:57
Contents Safety information...iv About this guide...iv Package contents...vi A68HM Series specifications summary vi Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.3 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU 1-3 1.4 System memory 1-6 1.5 Expansion slots 1-9 1.6 Headers...1-10 1.7 Connectors 1-11 1.8 Software support 1-19 BIOS information 2.1...11 2.6 Advanced menu 2-12 2.7 Monitor menu 2-12 2.8 Boot menu...2-13 2.9 Tools menu 2-14 2.10 Exit menu...2-14 Appendices Notices...A-1 ASUS contact information A-4 E9808_A68HM Series_Manual.indb 3 iii 2014/10/16 10:08:57
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...power supply is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS...dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. iv E9808_A68HM Series_Manual.indb 4 2014/10/16 10:08:57 Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using the product, ...
...power supply is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS...dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. iv E9808_A68HM Series_Manual.indb 4 2014/10/16 10:08:57 Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using the product, ...
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...Memory Profile (AMP) memory • Hyper DIMM support is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the AMD® CPU support list. A68HM Series specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Storage / RAID AMD® FM2+ Socket for ... or above items is subject to www.asus.com for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS A68HM-E / A68HM-K motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield Support DVD User Guide • A68HM series motherboard include A68HM-E and A68HM-K. We recommend a maximum of 4GB capacity...
...Memory Profile (AMP) memory • Hyper DIMM support is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the AMD® CPU support list. A68HM Series specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Storage / RAID AMD® FM2+ Socket for ... or above items is subject to www.asus.com for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS A68HM-E / A68HM-K motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield Support DVD User Guide • A68HM series motherboard include A68HM-E and A68HM-K. We recommend a maximum of 4GB capacity...
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...the chassis in the correct orientation. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 1.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that you place it into it on a...proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before installing or removing the motherboard. Do not overtighten the screws! ASUS A68HM Series E9808_A68HM Series_Manual.indb 1 1-1 2014/10/16 ...
...the chassis in the correct orientation. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 1.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that you place it into it on a...proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before installing or removing the motherboard. Do not overtighten the screws! ASUS A68HM Series E9808_A68HM Series_Manual.indb 1 1-1 2014/10/16 ...
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Place this side towards the rear of the chassis A68HM-E The layout illustrations in this user manual are for A68HM-E only. 1.2.3 Motherboard layout 1 2 3 4 18.0cm(7.0in) KBMS ATX12V CPU_FAN CHA_FAN DIGI +VRM DVI DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 ...(64bit, 240-pin module) SOCKET FM2+ VGA 22.6cm(8.9in) 1-2 USB1112 EATXPWR LAN_USB12 1 BATTERY AUDIO A68HM-E 8111 GR PCIEX16 5...
Place this side towards the rear of the chassis A68HM-E The layout illustrations in this user manual are for A68HM-E only. 1.2.3 Motherboard layout 1 2 3 4 18.0cm(7.0in) KBMS ATX12V CPU_FAN CHA_FAN DIGI +VRM DVI DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 ...(64bit, 240-pin module) SOCKET FM2+ VGA 22.6cm(8.9in) 1-2 USB1112 EATXPWR LAN_USB12 1 BATTERY AUDIO A68HM-E 8111 GR PCIEX16 5...
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... AAFP) Page 1-14 1-3 1-13 1-6 1-17 1-15 1-16 1-18 1-10 1-13 1-15 1-18 1-17 1.3 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU) This motherboard comes with an FM2+ socket designed for the FM2+ socket. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) 11. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN and ... APU designed for AMD® A-series / Athlon™ Series graphics. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) 6. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 12. ASUS A68HM Series E9808_A68HM Series_Manual.indb 3 1-3 2014/10/16 10:08:58 SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1~4) 7. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM)...
... AAFP) Page 1-14 1-3 1-13 1-6 1-17 1-15 1-16 1-18 1-10 1-13 1-15 1-18 1-17 1.3 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU) This motherboard comes with an FM2+ socket designed for the FM2+ socket. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) 11. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN and ... APU designed for AMD® A-series / Athlon™ Series graphics. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) 6. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 12. ASUS A68HM Series E9808_A68HM Series_Manual.indb 3 1-3 2014/10/16 10:08:58 SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1~4) 7. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM)...
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The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 A68HM-E A68HM-E 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 1-6 E9808_A68HM Series_Manual.indb 6 Chapter 1: Product introduction 2014/10/16 10:09:02 4 5 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption. DDR3 modules are developed for better performance...
The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 A68HM-E A68HM-E 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 1-6 E9808_A68HM Series_Manual.indb 6 Chapter 1: Product introduction 2014/10/16 10:09:02 4 5 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption. DDR3 modules are developed for better performance...
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...Refer to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. Use a 64-bit Windows® OS if you want to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). ASUS A68HM Series E9808_A68HM Series_Manual.indb 7 1-7 2014/10/16...; This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of accessing information from the higher-sized channel is the standard way of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less. • The maximum 32GB memory capacity can be supported with 16GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are ...
...Refer to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. Use a 64-bit Windows® OS if you want to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). ASUS A68HM Series E9808_A68HM Series_Manual.indb 7 1-7 2014/10/16...; This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of accessing information from the higher-sized channel is the standard way of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less. • The maximum 32GB memory capacity can be supported with 16GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are ...
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... with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. Align the card connector with ...system cover. 1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . ASUS A68HM Series E9808_A68HM Series_Manual.indb 9 1-9 2014/10/16 10:09:02 Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Secure the card...
... with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. Align the card connector with ...system cover. 1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . ASUS A68HM Series E9808_A68HM Series_Manual.indb 9 1-9 2014/10/16 10:09:02 Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Secure the card...
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... network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.5.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports one PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 graphics cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. shared - - - - - ...SATA controller - - - shared - - - - - OnChip USB EHCI 1/2/3 - shared - - - - - OnChip USB OHCI 1/2/3/4 - - A68HM-E CLRTC +3V_BAT GND PIN 1 A68HM-E Clear RTC RAM 1-10 E9808_A68HM Series_Manual.indb 10 Chapter 1: Product introduction 2014/10/16 10:09:02 HD audio shared - - - - - -...
... network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.5.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports one PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 graphics cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. shared - - - - - ...SATA controller - - - shared - - - - - OnChip USB EHCI 1/2/3 - shared - - - - - OnChip USB OHCI 1/2/3/4 - - A68HM-E CLRTC +3V_BAT GND PIN 1 A68HM-E Clear RTC RAM 1-10 E9808_A68HM Series_Manual.indb 10 Chapter 1: Product introduction 2014/10/16 10:09:02 HD audio shared - - - - - -...
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These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. • The CPU_FAN and CHA_FAN connectors support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. 2. ASUS A68HM Series E9808_A68HM Series_Manual.indb 13 1-13 2014/10/16 10:09...
These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. • The CPU_FAN and CHA_FAN connectors support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. 2. ASUS A68HM Series E9808_A68HM Series_Manual.indb 13 1-13 2014/10/16 10:09...
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... out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L A68HM-E HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition A68HM-E Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either High Definition...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 that you want to connect a high definition front panel audio module to this connector. SPEAKER A68HM-E PIN 1 A68HM-E Speaker Out connector +5V GND GND Speaker Out ASUS A68HM...
... out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L A68HM-E HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition A68HM-E Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either High Definition...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 that you want to connect a high definition front panel audio module to this connector. SPEAKER A68HM-E PIN 1 A68HM-E Speaker Out connector +5V GND GND Speaker Out ASUS A68HM...
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... system chassis. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB34, USB56) These connectors are for a serial (COM) port. Doing so will damage the motherboard! These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) This connector is... for USB 2.0 ports. USB56 USB34 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P3USB_P3+ GND NC A68HM-E PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND USB+5V USB_P4USB_P4+ GND A68HM-E USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to 480Mbps connection speed. COM RXD DTR DSR CTS PIN 1 ...
... system chassis. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB34, USB56) These connectors are for a serial (COM) port. Doing so will damage the motherboard! These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) This connector is... for USB 2.0 ports. USB56 USB34 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P3USB_P3+ GND NC A68HM-E PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND USB+5V USB_P4USB_P4+ GND A68HM-E USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to 480Mbps connection speed. COM RXD DTR DSR CTS PIN 1 ...
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... in your computer, browse the contents of your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. ASUS A68HM Series E9808_A68HM Series_Manual.indb 19 1-19 2014/10/16 10:09:05 If Autorun is for reference only. To run the DVD. The contents of ASUS motherboard. Refer to your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials...
... in your computer, browse the contents of your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. ASUS A68HM Series E9808_A68HM Series_Manual.indb 19 1-19 2014/10/16 10:09:05 If Autorun is for reference only. To run the DVD. The contents of ASUS motherboard. Refer to your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials...
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... of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST. To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. ASUS A68HM Series E9808_A68HM Series_Manual....indb 1 2-1 2014/10/16 10:09:06 Click to find and select the BIOS from file Click to select a boot logo Click to automatically update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Model Name: A68HM-E Version:0203 Release Date: ...
... of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST. To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. ASUS A68HM Series E9808_A68HM Series_Manual....indb 1 2-1 2014/10/16 10:09:06 Click to find and select the BIOS from file Click to select a boot logo Click to automatically update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Model Name: A68HM-E Version:0203 Release Date: ...
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... BIOS, and then press . 5. You can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the latest BIOS file to the Drive field. 4. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using this utility, rename ...the BIOS file in the removable device into A68HME.CAP (for A68HM-E model) or A68HMK (for A68HM-K model). • The BIOS file in the support...
... BIOS, and then press . 5. You can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the latest BIOS file to the Drive field. 4. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using this utility, rename ...the BIOS file in the removable device into A68HME.CAP (for A68HM-E model) or A68HMK (for A68HM-K model). • The BIOS file in the support...
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... the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that your USB flash drive. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. ASUS A68HM Series E9808_A68HM Series_Manual.indb 3 2-3 2014/10/16 10:09:06 To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that your computer screen. The ... drive as actually shown on the system. 2. Before updating BIOS • Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive. • Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from http://support.asus.com and save them in DOS: 1. DO NOT shut down or reset the system ...
... the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that your USB flash drive. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. ASUS A68HM Series E9808_A68HM Series_Manual.indb 3 2-3 2014/10/16 10:09:06 To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that your computer screen. The ... drive as actually shown on the system. 2. Before updating BIOS • Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive. • Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from http://support.asus.com and save them in DOS: 1. DO NOT shut down or reset the system ...
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... control the BIOS setup program. • If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to ensure system... to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can cause damage to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). Using the power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to force ...
... control the BIOS setup program. • If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to ensure system... to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can cause damage to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). Using the power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to force ...
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To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode or press F7 for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. ASUS A68HM Series E9808_A68HM Series_Manual.indb 7 2-7 2014/10/16 10:09:07 The default screen for the advanced BIOS settings. The EZ Mode ... performance mode Selects the boot device priority Selects the boot device priority Displays the A.M.P. Displays the system information, CPU voltage and CPU/ motherboard temperature Sets the system date and time Selects the display language of the basic system information, and allows you enter the BIOS setup program...
To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode or press F7 for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. ASUS A68HM Series E9808_A68HM Series_Manual.indb 7 2-7 2014/10/16 10:09:07 The default screen for the advanced BIOS settings. The EZ Mode ... performance mode Selects the boot device priority Selects the boot device priority Displays the A.M.P. Displays the system information, CPU voltage and CPU/ motherboard temperature Sets the system date and time Selects the display language of the basic system information, and allows you enter the BIOS setup program...