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... motherboard package 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 or more, Windows® ... When you install a total memory of 3GB system memory if you are for A68HM-E only. • If any of 2G Supports AMD® Dual Graphics technology • Refer to www.asus.com for the discrete GPUs which support Dual Graphics technology. AMD® A68H ...
... motherboard package 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 or more, Windows® ... When you install a total memory of 3GB system memory if you are for A68HM-E only. • If any of 2G Supports AMD® Dual Graphics technology • Refer to www.asus.com for the discrete GPUs which support Dual Graphics technology. AMD® A68H ...
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.... • Hold components by circles to secure the motherboard to ensure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to the chassis. ASUS A68HM Series E9808_A68HM Series_Manual.indb 1 1-1 2014/10/16 10:08:58 The edge with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that...
.... • Hold components by circles to secure the motherboard to ensure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to the chassis. ASUS A68HM Series E9808_A68HM Series_Manual.indb 1 1-1 2014/10/16 10:08:58 The edge with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that...
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...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. ASUS A68HM Series E9808_A68HM Series_Manual.indb 3 1-3 2014/10/16 10:08:58 Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. DO NOT force the APU into the socket to prevent bending... the pins and damaging the APU! System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 8. A68HM-E A68HM-E CPU socket FM2+ Ensure that you use an APU designed for AMD® A-series / Athlon™ Series graphics. ATX power connectors (24-...
...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. ASUS A68HM Series E9808_A68HM Series_Manual.indb 3 1-3 2014/10/16 10:08:58 Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. DO NOT force the APU into the socket to prevent bending... the pins and damaging the APU! System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 8. A68HM-E A68HM-E CPU socket FM2+ Ensure that you use an APU designed for AMD® A-series / Athlon™ Series graphics. ATX power connectors (24-...
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To install the APU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 3 4 5 To uninstall the APU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 3 ASUS A68HM Series E9808_A68HM Series_Manual.indb 5 1-5 2014/10/16 10:09:01
To install the APU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 3 4 5 To uninstall the APU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 3 ASUS A68HM Series E9808_A68HM Series_Manual.indb 5 1-5 2014/10/16 10:09:01
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... for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you do any of the following: - ASUS A68HM Series E9808_A68HM Series_Manual.indb 7 1-7 2014/10/16 10:09:02 Use a 64-bit Windows® OS if you are available in Channel A and Channel B. Check ...with 16GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - The system maps the total size of accessing information from...
... for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you do any of the following: - ASUS A68HM Series E9808_A68HM Series_Manual.indb 7 1-7 2014/10/16 10:09:02 Use a 64-bit Windows® OS if you are available in Channel A and Channel B. Check ...with 16GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - The system maps the total size of accessing information from...
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... bracket opposite the slot that comply with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. See Chapter 2 for later use . ASUS A68HM Series E9808_A68HM Series_Manual.indb 9 1-9 2014/10/16 10:09:02 Failure to do not need to use . 4. Assign an IRQ to the chassis with it...
... bracket opposite the slot that comply with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. See Chapter 2 for later use . ASUS A68HM Series E9808_A68HM Series_Manual.indb 9 1-9 2014/10/16 10:09:02 Failure to do not need to use . 4. Assign an IRQ to the chassis with it...
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... port allows Gigabit connection to wake up from S5 mode Speed LED Status Description OFF 10Mbps connection ORANGE 100Mbps connection GREEN 1Gbps connection LAN port ASUS A68HM Series 1-11 E9808_A68HM Series_Manual.indb 11 2014/10/16 10:09:03 PS/2 Mouse port (green). After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You...
... port allows Gigabit connection to wake up from S5 mode Speed LED Status Description OFF 10Mbps connection ORANGE 100Mbps connection GREEN 1Gbps connection LAN port ASUS A68HM Series 1-11 E9808_A68HM Series_Manual.indb 11 2014/10/16 10:09:03 PS/2 Mouse port (green). After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You...
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... (20-1 pin TPM) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. ASUS A68HM Series E9808_A68HM Series_Manual.indb 13 1-13 2014/10/16 10:09:04 1.7.2 Internal connectors 1. PWRDWN GND +3VSB NC LAD0 +3V LAD3 PCIRST# FRAME PCICLK...platform integrity. CPU_FAN CHA_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND A68HM-E A68HM-E Fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors. • The CPU_FAN connector ...
... (20-1 pin TPM) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. ASUS A68HM Series E9808_A68HM Series_Manual.indb 13 1-13 2014/10/16 10:09:04 1.7.2 Internal connectors 1. PWRDWN GND +3VSB NC LAD0 +3V LAD3 PCIRST# FRAME PCICLK...platform integrity. CPU_FAN CHA_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND A68HM-E A68HM-E Fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors. • The CPU_FAN connector ...
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...pin SATA6G 1~4) These connectors 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-E SPDIF_OUT A68HM-E Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. The Serial ATA RAID feature is for Serial ATA hard disk drives and optical disc drives...create a Serial ATA RAID set using Serial ATA hard disk drives. If you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, or RAID 10 configuration through the onboard controller. ASUS A68HM Series E9808_A68HM Series_Manual.indb 15 1-15 2014/10/16 10:09:04 4.
...pin SATA6G 1~4) These connectors 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-E SPDIF_OUT A68HM-E Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. The Serial ATA RAID feature is for Serial ATA hard disk drives and optical disc drives...create a Serial ATA RAID set using Serial ATA hard disk drives. If you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, or RAID 10 configuration through the onboard controller. ASUS A68HM Series E9808_A68HM Series_Manual.indb 15 1-15 2014/10/16 10:09:04 4.
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...PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line 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 you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to ...The front panel audio I /O module that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. SPEAKER A68HM-E PIN 1 A68HM-E Speaker Out connector +5V GND GND Speaker Out ASUS A68HM Series E9808_A68HM Series_Manual.indb 17 1-17 2014/10/16 10:09:05 The speaker allows you want to connect...
...PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line 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 you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to ...The front panel audio I /O module that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. SPEAKER A68HM-E PIN 1 A68HM-E Speaker Out connector +5V GND GND Speaker Out ASUS A68HM Series E9808_A68HM Series_Manual.indb 17 1-17 2014/10/16 10:09:05 The speaker allows you want to connect...
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...; Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Refer to maximize the features of ASUS motherboard. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. The contents of the Support DVD to change at www.asus.com for updates. To run the DVD. ASUS A68HM Series E9808_A68HM Series_Manual.indb 19 1-19 2014/10/16 10:09:05...
...; Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Refer to maximize the features of ASUS motherboard. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. The contents of the Support DVD to change at www.asus.com for updates. To run the DVD. ASUS A68HM Series E9808_A68HM Series_Manual.indb 19 1-19 2014/10/16 10:09:05...
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... BIOS file to a USB flash disk in the future. 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 softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you to automatically update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Model Name...
... BIOS file to a USB flash disk in the future. 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 softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you to automatically update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Model Name...
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...The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to update the BIOS in DOS environment. Doing so can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you press to launch the select boot device screen. 3. NTFS is in single partition and in this section are for... the BIOS file. Booting the system in DOS environment To boot the system in your computer screen. 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 contains the BIOS ...
...The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to update the BIOS in DOS environment. Doing so can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you press to launch the select boot device screen. 3. NTFS is in single partition and in this section are for... the BIOS file. Booting the system in DOS environment To boot the system in your computer screen. 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 contains the BIOS ...
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...: 0205 (H :00 B :00) DATE: 09/28/2014 PATH: C:\ Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown C: FORMAN~1 D: A68HME.CAP 8390626 2014-09-12 21:14:34 Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [Esc] Exit [V] Drive Info ...Updater checks the selected BIOS file, select Yes to security regulations. 5. Restart your computer. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. ASUS A68HM Series E9808_A68HM Series_Manual.indb 5 2-5 2014/10/16 10:09:07 Are you sure you want to ensure system compatibility and stability. Ensure to load the...
...: 0205 (H :00 B :00) DATE: 09/28/2014 PATH: C:\ Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown C: FORMAN~1 D: A68HME.CAP 8390626 2014-09-12 21:14:34 Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [Esc] Exit [V] Drive Info ...Updater checks the selected BIOS file, select Yes to security regulations. 5. Restart your computer. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. ASUS A68HM Series E9808_A68HM Series_Manual.indb 5 2-5 2014/10/16 10:09:07 Are you sure you want to ensure system compatibility and stability. Ensure to load the...
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... you an overview of the BIOS setup program Sets the system performance mode Selects the boot device priority Selects the boot device priority Displays the A.M.P. ASUS A68HM Series E9808_A68HM Series_Manual.indb 7 2-7 2014/10/16 10:09:07 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup...
... you an overview of the BIOS setup program Sets the system performance mode Selects the boot device priority Selects the boot device priority Displays the A.M.P. ASUS A68HM Series E9808_A68HM Series_Manual.indb 7 2-7 2014/10/16 10:09:07 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup...
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... submenu options • User-configurable items such as language and boot device order • Configuration items such as Memory SPD Information, system time and date ASUS A68HM Series E9808_A68HM Series_Manual.indb 9 2-9 2014/10/16 10:09:08
... submenu options • User-configurable items such as language and boot device order • Configuration items such as Memory SPD Information, system time and date ASUS A68HM Series E9808_A68HM Series_Manual.indb 9 2-9 2014/10/16 10:09:08
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2.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you installed on the motherboard. Scroll down to malfunction. The configuration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to display the other items. ASUS A68HM Series E9808_A68HM Series_Manual.indb 11 2-11 2014/10/16 10:09:09
2.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you installed on the motherboard. Scroll down to malfunction. The configuration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to display the other items. ASUS A68HM Series E9808_A68HM Series_Manual.indb 11 2-11 2014/10/16 10:09:09
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Scroll down to change the system boot options. 2.8 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to display the other items. ASUS A68HM Series E9808_A68HM Series_Manual.indb 13 2-13 2014/10/16 10:09:10
Scroll down to change the system boot options. 2.8 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to display the other items. ASUS A68HM Series E9808_A68HM Series_Manual.indb 13 2-13 2014/10/16 10:09:10
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The use of shielded cables for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. ASUS A68HM Series E9808_A68HM Series_Manual.indb 1 A-1 2014/10/16 10:09:11 This equipment generates, uses and can be determined by turning the equipment off and on a ...
The use of shielded cables for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. ASUS A68HM Series E9808_A68HM Series_Manual.indb 1 A-1 2014/10/16 10:09:11 This equipment generates, uses and can be determined by turning the equipment off and on a ...
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... has been designed to enable proper reuse of electronic products. DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. ASUS A68HM Series E9808_A68HM Series_Manual.indb 3 A-3 2014/10/16 10:09:11 Please go to the highest standards for you to be placed ...in municipal waste. Check local regulations for detailed recycling information in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. REACH Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of the crossed out...
... has been designed to enable proper reuse of electronic products. DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. ASUS A68HM Series E9808_A68HM Series_Manual.indb 3 A-3 2014/10/16 10:09:11 Please go to the highest standards for you to be placed ...in municipal waste. Check local regulations for detailed recycling information in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. REACH Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of the crossed out...