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...). • When you are 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. AMD® A68H FCH 2 x DIMMs, max. 32GB, DDR3 2400(O.C.)/ 2133/ 1866...(AMP) memory • Hyper DIMM support is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for A68HM-E only. • If any of the above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are available in this user manual are using a...
...). • When you are 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. AMD® A68H FCH 2 x DIMMs, max. 32GB, DDR3 2400(O.C.)/ 2133/ 1866...(AMP) memory • Hyper DIMM support is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for A68HM-E only. • If any of the above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are available in this user manual are using a...
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... ports goes to do so can damage the motherboard. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws! ASUS A68HM Series E9808_A68HM Series_Manual.indb 1 1-1 2014/10/16 10:08:58 Product introduction 1 1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard...
... ports goes to do so can damage the motherboard. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws! ASUS A68HM Series E9808_A68HM Series_Manual.indb 1 1-1 2014/10/16 10:08:58 Product introduction 1 1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard...
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... CPU_FAN and 4-pin CHA_FAN) 4. Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) 10. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) 13. ASUS A68HM Series E9808_A68HM Series_Manual.indb 3 1-3 2014/10/16 10:08:58 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...
... CPU_FAN and 4-pin CHA_FAN) 4. Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) 10. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) 13. ASUS A68HM Series E9808_A68HM Series_Manual.indb 3 1-3 2014/10/16 10:08:58 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...
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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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...32-bit Windows® OS, when you do any of the following: - For optimal compatibility, we recommend that you want to www.asus.com for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in the market. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on the motherboard, ...174; OS. - Under the default state, some memory modules for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). Check with the same CAS latency. ASUS A68HM Series E9808_A68HM Series_Manual.indb 7 1-7 2014/10/16 10:09:02 For effective use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load ...
...32-bit Windows® OS, when you do any of the following: - For optimal compatibility, we recommend that you want to www.asus.com for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in the market. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on the motherboard, ...174; OS. - Under the default state, some memory modules for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). Check with the same CAS latency. ASUS A68HM Series E9808_A68HM Series_Manual.indb 7 1-7 2014/10/16 10:09:02 For effective use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load ...
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... cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that they support. Align the card connector with the screw you removed earlier. 6. 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. Turn on shared slots, ensure...
... cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that they support. Align the card connector with the screw you removed earlier. 6. 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. Turn on shared slots, ensure...
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... the two pins again 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 For system failure due to overclocking. Shut down the key during the boot...
... the two pins again 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 For system failure due to overclocking. Shut down the key during the boot...
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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 supports a CPU fan ... 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 10:09:04 Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. TPM...
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 supports a CPU fan ... 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 10:09:04 Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. TPM...
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... You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later version before using hot-plug and NCQ, set to [AHCI]. 5. ASUS A68HM Series E9808_A68HM Series_Manual.indb 15 1-15 2014/10/16 10:09:04 If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you are set the...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. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is available only if you can ...
... You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later version before using hot-plug and NCQ, set to [AHCI]. 5. ASUS A68HM Series E9808_A68HM Series_Manual.indb 15 1-15 2014/10/16 10:09:04 If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you are set the...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. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is available only if you can ...
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7. The speaker allows you to [HD]. • The front panel audio I/O module is purchased separately. 8. 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 Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) The 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system ...
7. The speaker allows you to [HD]. • The front panel audio I/O module is purchased separately. 8. 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 Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) The 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system ...
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... 3 or later versions before installing the drivers for reference only. Refer to avail all motherboard features. The contents of ASUS motherboard. Click Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, Contact and Specials tabs to run the Support DVD Place the Support.... Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. 1.8 Software support 1.8.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 8.1 (32bit/64bit) / Windows® 8 (32bit/64bit) / Windows® 7 (32bit/64bit) / Windows® XP Operating Systems (OS). ASUS A68HM Series E9808_A68HM Series_Manual...
... 3 or later versions before installing the drivers for reference only. Refer to avail all motherboard features. The contents of ASUS motherboard. Click Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, Contact and Specials tabs to run the Support DVD Place the Support.... Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. 1.8 Software support 1.8.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 8.1 (32bit/64bit) / Windows® 8 (32bit/64bit) / Windows® 7 (32bit/64bit) / Windows® XP Operating Systems (OS). ASUS A68HM Series E9808_A68HM Series_Manual...
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... easily. BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Model Name: A68HM-E Version:0203 Release Date: 09/08/2014 File: A68HM-E-ASUS-0205.CAP Model Name: A68HM-E Version:0205 Release Date: 09/28/2014 C:\Users\test\Downloads\A68HM-E-ASUS-02... To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu...
... easily. BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Model Name: A68HM-E Version:0203 Release Date: 09/08/2014 File: A68HM-E-ASUS-0205.CAP Model Name: A68HM-E Version:0205 Release Date: 09/28/2014 C:\Users\test\Downloads\A68HM-E-ASUS-02... To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu...
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...• 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 your computer then press to launch the select boot device screen. 3. When the select boot device screen appears, ...Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that your computer has a DVD optical drive. ASUS A68HM Series E9808_A68HM Series_Manual.indb 3 2-3 2014/10/16 10:09:06 Turn on your USB flash drive is not supported under FreeDOS environment. NTFS ...
...• 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 your computer then press to launch the select boot device screen. 3. When the select boot device screen appears, ...Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that your computer has a DVD optical drive. ASUS A68HM Series E9808_A68HM Series_Manual.indb 3 2-3 2014/10/16 10:09:06 Turn on your USB flash drive is not supported under FreeDOS environment. NTFS ...
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...prevent system boot failure. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. Restart your computer. ASUS A68HM Series E9808_A68HM Series_Manual.indb 5 2-5 2014/10/16 10:09:07 DO NOT shut down or reset the... panel ASUSTeK BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 [2014/01/01] Current ROM BOARD: A68HM-E VER: 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 [...
...prevent system boot failure. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. Restart your computer. ASUS A68HM Series E9808_A68HM Series_Manual.indb 5 2-5 2014/10/16 10:09:07 DO NOT shut down or reset the... panel ASUSTeK BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 [2014/01/01] Current ROM BOARD: A68HM-E VER: 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 [...
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... the changes Advanced mode and exit the menus BIOS setup program • The boot device options vary depending on the devices you to the system. 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...
... the changes Advanced mode and exit the menus BIOS setup program • The boot device options vary depending on the devices you to the system. 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 When using a mouse, hover the pointer to My Favorites page. Use the arrow keys to...
... 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 When using a mouse, hover the pointer to My Favorites page. Use the arrow keys to...
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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 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you installed on the motherboard.
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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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... on a circuit different from that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the limits for help. ASUS A68HM Series E9808_A68HM Series_Manual.indb 1 A-1 2014/10/16 10:09:11 Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by one or more of the...
... on a circuit different from that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the limits for help. ASUS A68HM Series E9808_A68HM Series_Manual.indb 1 A-1 2014/10/16 10:09:11 Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by one or more of the...
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... regions. We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to the highest standards for detailed recycling information in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. ASUS A68HM Series E9808_A68HM Series_Manual.indb 3 A-3 2014/10/16 10:09:11 This product has been designed to http://csr...
... regions. We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to the highest standards for detailed recycling information in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. ASUS A68HM Series E9808_A68HM Series_Manual.indb 3 A-3 2014/10/16 10:09:11 This product has been designed to http://csr...