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...Capacitors - 2.5x long lifespan with HD audio module in the front panel to guard the quality of the sensitive audio signals - ASUS AI Suite 3 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - Dedicated audio PCB...to support a 7.1-channel audio output. Enhanced ESD protection - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS DIGI+ VRM - 4+2 Phase digital power design - ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish Heatsink Solution - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY - A68HM-F specifications summary Storage / RAID LAN Audio USB ASUS unique features AMD® A68H FCH: - 4 x ...
...Capacitors - 2.5x long lifespan with HD audio module in the front panel to guard the quality of the sensitive audio signals - ASUS AI Suite 3 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - Dedicated audio PCB...to support a 7.1-channel audio output. Enhanced ESD protection - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS DIGI+ VRM - 4+2 Phase digital power design - ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish Heatsink Solution - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY - A68HM-F specifications summary Storage / RAID LAN Audio USB ASUS unique features AMD® A68H FCH: - 4 x ...
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A68HM-F specifications summary Back Panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS Support DVD Operating System Support Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x DVI port 1 x D-Sub output port 1 x LAN (... 1 x SPDIF_OUT connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x TPM header 1 x High Definition Front panel audio connector 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 64Mb Flash ROM, NEW UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS V2.7, ACPI V2.0a Drivers ASUS Update ASUS utilities Anti-Virus software (OEM version) Windows® 8.1, 32bit/64...
A68HM-F specifications summary Back Panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS Support DVD Operating System Support Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x DVI port 1 x D-Sub output port 1 x LAN (... 1 x SPDIF_OUT connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x TPM header 1 x High Definition Front panel audio connector 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 64Mb Flash ROM, NEW UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS V2.7, ACPI V2.0a Drivers ASUS Update ASUS utilities Anti-Virus software (OEM version) Windows® 8.1, 32bit/64...
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... correct orientation. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 13. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN and 4-pin CHA_FAN) 3. DDR3 DIMM slots 5. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Page 1-16 1-15 1-4 1-8 1-18 1-17 1-18 1-12 1-20 1-15 1-19 1-17 1-19 1.3 Accelerated ... bending the pins and damaging the APU! 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction AMD FM2+ socket 4. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 8. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB34, USB56) 10. A68HM-F A68HM-F CPU socket FM2+ Ensure that you use an APU designed for AMD® A-series / Athlon™...
... correct orientation. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 13. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN and 4-pin CHA_FAN) 3. DDR3 DIMM slots 5. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Page 1-16 1-15 1-4 1-8 1-18 1-17 1-18 1-12 1-20 1-15 1-19 1-17 1-19 1.3 Accelerated ... bending the pins and damaging the APU! 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction AMD FM2+ socket 4. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 8. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB34, USB56) 10. A68HM-F A68HM-F CPU socket FM2+ Ensure that you use an APU designed for AMD® A-series / Athlon™...
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...allows Gigabit connection to the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. 4. Microphone port (pink). This port connects to a headphone or a speaker. ASUS A68HM-F 1-13 This port connects to a microphone. Line In port (light blue). LAN port LED indications Activity/Link LED Status Off Orange Orange (Blinking) Orange (... Status Description OFF 10Mbps connection ORANGE 100Mbps connection GREEN 1Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port 3. 1.7 Connectors 1.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 34 10 9 8 7 6 5 1. PS/2 Mouse port (green). Line Out port (lime).
...allows Gigabit connection to the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. 4. Microphone port (pink). This port connects to a headphone or a speaker. ASUS A68HM-F 1-13 This port connects to a microphone. Line In port (light blue). LAN port LED indications Activity/Link LED Status Off Orange Orange (Blinking) Orange (... Status Description OFF 10Mbps connection ORANGE 100Mbps connection GREEN 1Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port 3. 1.7 Connectors 1.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 34 10 9 8 7 6 5 1. PS/2 Mouse port (green). Line Out port (lime).
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...devices. 8. DVI-D can only be converted to output RGB Signal to CRT and isn't compatible with HD audio module in the front panel to USB 3.0 ports for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. 9. PS/2 Keyboard port (purple). These two 9-pin Universal... 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2. Audio 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration Port Light Blue (Rear panel) Lime (Rear panel) Pink (Rear panel) Lime (Front panel) Headset 2.1-channel Line In Line Out Mic In - 4.1-channel 5.1-channel Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker...
...devices. 8. DVI-D can only be converted to output RGB Signal to CRT and isn't compatible with HD audio module in the front panel to USB 3.0 ports for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. 9. PS/2 Keyboard port (purple). These two 9-pin Universal... 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2. Audio 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration Port Light Blue (Rear panel) Lime (Rear panel) Pink (Rear panel) Lime (Front panel) Headset 2.1-channel Line In Line Out Mic In - 4.1-channel 5.1-channel Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker...
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...flashes when data is read from or written to this connector. The HDD LED lights up when you to this connector. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. Connect the chassis power LED cable to hear system ...beeps and warnings. +5V GND GND Speaker Out SPEAKER A68HM-F PIN 1 A68HM-F Speaker Out connector 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction 6. Ground HWRST# (NC) A68HM-F PIN 1 +HDD_LED- RESET A68HM-F System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PWR_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the...
...flashes when data is read from or written to this connector. The HDD LED lights up when you to this connector. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. Connect the chassis power LED cable to hear system ...beeps and warnings. +5V GND GND Speaker Out SPEAKER A68HM-F PIN 1 A68HM-F Speaker Out connector 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction 6. Ground HWRST# (NC) A68HM-F PIN 1 +HDD_LED- RESET A68HM-F System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PWR_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the...
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...ASUS A68HM-F 1-19 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS to a slot opening at the back of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high definition front panel... 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 ...
...ASUS A68HM-F 1-19 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS to a slot opening at the back of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high definition front panel... 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 ...
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...; Dual Graphics technology. Configuration options: [Auto] [Force] UMA Frame Buffer Size [Auto] This item appears only when you to set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC'97 or highdefinition audio depending on VGA devices. SPDIF Out Type [SPDIF] [SPDIF] Sets to [SPDIF...Internal Graphics Device Multi-Monitor support for add-on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports. [HD] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to high definition audio. [AC97] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to [HDMI] for SPDIF audio output. [HDMI]...
...; Dual Graphics technology. Configuration options: [Auto] [Force] UMA Frame Buffer Size [Auto] This item appears only when you to set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC'97 or highdefinition audio depending on VGA devices. SPDIF Out Type [SPDIF] [SPDIF] Sets to [SPDIF...Internal Graphics Device Multi-Monitor support for add-on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports. [HD] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to high definition audio. [AC97] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to [HDMI] for SPDIF audio output. [HDMI]...