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Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii M2N68-AM specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-4 1.4 Before you proceed 1-6 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-7 1.5.1 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.5.2 Placement direction 1-8 1.5.3 Screw holes 1-8 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-9 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-9 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan 1-11 1.7 System memory 1-13...
Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii M2N68-AM specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-4 1.4 Before you proceed 1-6 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-7 1.5.1 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.5.2 Placement direction 1-8 1.5.3 Screw holes 1-8 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-9 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-9 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan 1-11 1.7 System memory 1-13...
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... is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. vi If this equipment does cause harmful interference to operate this unit not expressly approved by one or more of the FCC Rules. This equipment generates, uses and can be determined by turning the equipment off and...
... is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. vi If this equipment does cause harmful interference to operate this unit not expressly approved by one or more of the FCC Rules. This equipment generates, uses and can be determined by turning the equipment off and...
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...CPU is lifted up to a 90°-100° angle. ASUS M2N68-AM 1- DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to 90... the CPU! 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU. 1. The CPU fits in completely. M2N68-AM M2N68-AM CPU socket AM2+ 2. The AM2 socket has a different pinout from the 940-pin socket designed... for the AMD Phenom™ FX / Phenom™ / Athlon™ / Sempron™ processors. Ensure that the socket lever is designed for the AM2 socket. 1.6 Central Processing Unit...
...CPU is lifted up to a 90°-100° angle. ASUS M2N68-AM 1- DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to 90... the CPU! 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU. 1. The CPU fits in completely. M2N68-AM M2N68-AM CPU socket AM2+ 2. The AM2 socket has a different pinout from the 940-pin socket designed... for the AMD Phenom™ FX / Phenom™ / Athlon™ / Sempron™ processors. Ensure that the socket lever is designed for the AM2 socket. 1.6 Central Processing Unit...
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... documentation that they support. Refer to the chassis 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 BIOS setup. 2. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it...
... documentation that they support. Refer to the chassis 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 BIOS setup. 2. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it...
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...devices. Otherwise, the system will not boot up if the power is inadequate. • Do not forget to fit these connectors in only one orientation. ASUS M2N68-AM 1-31 The plugs from the power supply are designed to connect the 4-pin ATX +12 V power plug. Find the proper orientation and push down... We recommend that you use a PSU with 20-pin and 4-pin power plugs, ensure that you use an ATX 12 V Specification 2.0‑compliant power supply unit (PSU) with a higher power rating if you intend to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at least 15 A on +12 V and that the PSU has...
...devices. Otherwise, the system will not boot up if the power is inadequate. • Do not forget to fit these connectors in only one orientation. ASUS M2N68-AM 1-31 The plugs from the power supply are designed to connect the 4-pin ATX +12 V power plug. Find the proper orientation and push down... We recommend that you use a PSU with 20-pin and 4-pin power plugs, ensure that you use an ATX 12 V Specification 2.0‑compliant power supply unit (PSU) with a higher power rating if you intend to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at least 15 A on +12 V and that the PSU has...
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... O/S [No] When set to [Enabled], the palete snooping feature informs the PCI devices that the latter can cause the system to select the value in units of the PCI PnP menu items. Incorrect field values can function correctly. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-30 Chapter 2: BIOS setup v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008...
... O/S [No] When set to [Enabled], the palete snooping feature informs the PCI devices that the latter can cause the system to select the value in units of the PCI PnP menu items. Incorrect field values can function correctly. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-30 Chapter 2: BIOS setup v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008...
