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...capacity can be supported with 16GB or above items is supported by FM2+ APU only. (continued on the next page) vi A68HM-F specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots AMD® FM2+/FM2 Socket for AMD® A-Series/Athlon™ Series ...8226; When you install a total memory of 2G Supports AMD® Dual Graphics technology* • Refer to www.asus.com for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS A68HM-F motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield Support DVD User Guide If any of individual...
...capacity can be supported with 16GB or above items is supported by FM2+ APU only. (continued on the next page) vi A68HM-F specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots AMD® FM2+/FM2 Socket for AMD® A-Series/Athlon™ Series ...8226; When you install a total memory of 2G Supports AMD® Dual Graphics technology* • Refer to www.asus.com for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS A68HM-F motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield Support DVD User Guide If any of individual...
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ASUS A68HM-F 1-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded ...
ASUS A68HM-F 1-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded ...
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1.3.1 Installing the APU 1 2 3 4 1.3.2 APU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the APU heatsink and APU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary. ASUS A68HM-F 1-5
1.3.1 Installing the APU 1 2 3 4 1.3.2 APU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the APU heatsink and APU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary. ASUS A68HM-F 1-5
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... adjustment. • For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). 1.4.3 Installing a DIMM 1 2 3 ASUS A68HM-F 1-9 To operate at the vendor-marked or at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value.
... adjustment. • For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). 1.4.3 Installing a DIMM 1 2 3 ASUS A68HM-F 1-9 To operate at the vendor-marked or at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value.
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... specifications. 1.5.5 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. ASUS A68HM-F 1-11 shared - - - - -
... specifications. 1.5.5 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. ASUS A68HM-F 1-11 shared - - - - -
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... GREEN 1Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port 3. In the 4.1, 5.1, and 7.1-channel configurations, the function of the audio ports in 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration. ASUS A68HM-F 1-13 1.7 Connectors 1.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 34 10 9 8 7 6 5 1. This port is for the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 5. LAN port LED indications Activity...
... GREEN 1Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port 3. In the 4.1, 5.1, and 7.1-channel configurations, the function of the audio ports in 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration. ASUS A68HM-F 1-13 1.7 Connectors 1.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 34 10 9 8 7 6 5 1. This port is for the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 5. LAN port LED indications Activity...
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CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND A68HM-F CHA_FAN GND CHA FAN PWR CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWM A68HM-F Fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors. • The CPU_FAN connector ... Xpert feature. 2. PWRDWN GND +3VSB NC LAD0 +3V LAD3 PCIRST# FRAME PCICLK A68HM-F TPM PIN 1 NC CLKRUN SERIRQ NC GND LAD1 LAD2 NC GND A68HM-F TPM connector The TPM module is purchased separately. ASUS A68HM-F 1-15 1.7.2 Internal connectors 1. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures ...
CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND A68HM-F CHA_FAN GND CHA FAN PWR CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWM A68HM-F Fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors. • The CPU_FAN connector ... Xpert feature. 2. PWRDWN GND +3VSB NC LAD0 +3V LAD3 PCIRST# FRAME PCICLK A68HM-F TPM PIN 1 NC CLKRUN SERIRQ NC GND LAD1 LAD2 NC GND A68HM-F TPM connector The TPM module is purchased separately. ASUS A68HM-F 1-15 1.7.2 Internal connectors 1. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures ...
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... are for the Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. +5V SPDIFOUT GND A68HM-F SPDIF_OUT A68HM-F Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. ASUS A68HM-F 1-17 The Serial ATA RAID feature is for Serial ATA hard disk drives and optical disc drives. Digital audio connector...
... are for the Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. +5V SPDIFOUT GND A68HM-F SPDIF_OUT A68HM-F Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. ASUS A68HM-F 1-17 The Serial ATA RAID feature is for Serial ATA hard disk drives and optical disc drives. Digital audio connector...
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ASUS A68HM-F 1-19 Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, ... MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L A68HM-F HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition A68HM-F Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either High Definition Audio or AC...`97 audio standard. COM RXD DTR DSR CTS PIN 1 DCD TXD GND RTS RI A68HM-F A68HM-F Serial port connectors The COM module is purchased separately. 9. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) This connector is ...
ASUS A68HM-F 1-19 Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, ... MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L A68HM-F HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition A68HM-F Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either High Definition Audio or AC...`97 audio standard. COM RXD DTR DSR CTS PIN 1 DCD TXD GND RTS RI A68HM-F A68HM-F Serial port connectors The COM module is purchased separately. 9. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) This connector is ...
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... features. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen which contains the unique features of ASUS motherboard. Refer to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. Click an icon to display Support DVD/...motherboard information Click an item to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. ASUS A68HM-F 1-21 The contents of the Support DVD to install If Autorun is enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options...
... features. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen which contains the unique features of ASUS motherboard. Refer to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. Click an icon to display Support DVD/...motherboard information Click an item to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. ASUS A68HM-F 1-21 The contents of the Support DVD to install If Autorun is enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options...
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...BIOS Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. ASUS A68HM-F 2-1 With this utlity, you to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. BIOS information 2 2.1 Managing and updating... EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot...
...BIOS Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. ASUS A68HM-F 2-1 With this utlity, you to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. BIOS information 2 2.1 Managing and updating... EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot...
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...allows you to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in NTFS format. 3. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at http:// support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to copy the current BIOS file that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before... use as shown. NTFS is an auto recovery tool that you press to update BIOS in the support DVD may not be the latest version. ASUS A68HM-F 2-3 The actual utility screen displays may not be same as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. To ensure ...
...allows you to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in NTFS format. 3. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at http:// support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to copy the current BIOS file that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before... use as shown. NTFS is an auto recovery tool that you press to update BIOS in the support DVD may not be the latest version. ASUS A68HM-F 2-3 The actual utility screen displays may not be same as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. To ensure ...
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... selected BIOS file and prompts you have disconnected them. Refer to section 2.10 Exit menu for details. • Ensure to ensure system compatibility and stability. ASUS A68HM-F 2-5 DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.30 or later...
... selected BIOS file and prompts you have disconnected them. Refer to section 2.10 Exit menu for details. • Ensure to ensure system compatibility and stability. ASUS A68HM-F 2-5 DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.30 or later...
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... appears when you to the system. The default screen for the advanced BIOS settings. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the selected mode. ASUS A68HM-F 2-7
... appears when you to the system. The default screen for the advanced BIOS settings. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the selected mode. ASUS A68HM-F 2-7
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Language This button above the menu bar contains the languages that the item has a submenu. ASUS A68HM-F 2-9 Refer to MyFavorite menu. Use this button to select the language that menu. Q-Fan Control(F6) This button above the menu bar shows all BIOS ...
Language This button above the menu bar contains the languages that the item has a submenu. ASUS A68HM-F 2-9 Refer to MyFavorite menu. Use this button to select the language that menu. Q-Fan Control(F6) This button above the menu bar shows all BIOS ...
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On the Setup Tree Map screen, select the BIOS items that you can easily save it in My Favorites screen then click the plus sign ("+") to save and access your favorite BIOS items. Adding items to My Favorites To add frequently-used BIOS items to My Favorites: 1. 2.3 My Favorites MyFavorites is your personal space where you want to save in My Favorites screen. You cannot add the following items to open Setup Tree Map screen. 2. Press on your keyboard or click to My Favorite items: • User-managed items such as language and boot order ASUS A68HM-F 2-11
On the Setup Tree Map screen, select the BIOS items that you can easily save it in My Favorites screen then click the plus sign ("+") to save and access your favorite BIOS items. Adding items to My Favorites To add frequently-used BIOS items to My Favorites: 1. 2.3 My Favorites MyFavorites is your personal space where you want to save in My Favorites screen. You cannot add the following items to open Setup Tree Map screen. 2. Press on your keyboard or click to My Favorite items: • User-managed items such as language and boot order ASUS A68HM-F 2-11
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... [Not Installed]. To clear the administrator password, follow the same steps as in changing a user password, but press when prompted to create/confirm the password. ASUS A68HM-F 2-13 Confirm the password when prompted. To change a user password: 1. After you enter the administrator password for accessing the system. To clear the user password...
... [Not Installed]. To clear the administrator password, follow the same steps as in changing a user password, but press when prompted to create/confirm the password. ASUS A68HM-F 2-13 Confirm the password when prompted. To change a user password: 1. After you enter the administrator password for accessing the system. To clear the user password...
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You can also key in the desired value using the keyboard and press . ASUS A68HM-F 2-15 Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR3800MHz] [DDR3-1066MHz] [DDR3-1333MHz] [DDR3-1600MHz] [DDR3-1866MHz] [DDR32133MHz] [DDR3-2400MHz] Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause the system ...
You can also key in the desired value using the keyboard and press . ASUS A68HM-F 2-15 Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR3800MHz] [DDR3-1066MHz] [DDR3-1333MHz] [DDR3-1600MHz] [DDR3-1866MHz] [DDR32133MHz] [DDR3-2400MHz] Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause the system ...
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Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] SVM [Enabled] Enables or disables CPU virtualization. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS A68HM-F 2-17 AMD PowerNow function [Enabled] Enables or disables the AMD PowerNow function. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] NX Mode [Enabled] Enables or disables the No-execute ...
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] SVM [Enabled] Enables or disables CPU virtualization. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS A68HM-F 2-17 AMD PowerNow function [Enabled] Enables or disables the AMD PowerNow function. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] NX Mode [Enabled] Enables or disables the No-execute ...