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... in this manual, including the products and software described in it, may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ("ASUS"). SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND... SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES ...
... in this manual, including the products and software described in it, may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ("ASUS"). SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND... SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES ...
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Contents Notices...v Safety information vi About this guide vi M2N68-AM PLUS specifications summary viii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-2 1.2.1 Motherboard layout 1-2 1.2.2 Layout contents 1-2 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-3 1.4 System memory...15 1.8.1 Installing an operating system 1-15 1.8.2 Support DVD information 1-15 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-3 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-4 iii
Contents Notices...v Safety information vi About this guide vi M2N68-AM PLUS specifications summary viii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-2 1.2.1 Motherboard layout 1-2 1.2.2 Layout contents 1-2 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-3 1.4 System memory...15 1.8.1 Installing an operating system 1-15 1.8.2 Support DVD information 1-15 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-3 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-4 iii
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... 64 / Sempron™ processor AMD64 architecture enables simultaneous 32-bit and 64-bit computing AMD Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology * Refer to www.asus.com for AMD CPU support list GeForce 7025 / NVIDIA nForce 630a 2000 / 1600 MT/s Dual-channel memory architecture 2 x 240-pin DIMM slots ...5 (only for Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) *** Due to AM2+ CPU limitation, only one DDR2 1066 DIMM is supported per channel. M2N68-AM PLUS specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage / RAID Audio USB LAN Back panel I /O ports (continued on the next page) viii
... 64 / Sempron™ processor AMD64 architecture enables simultaneous 32-bit and 64-bit computing AMD Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology * Refer to www.asus.com for AMD CPU support list GeForce 7025 / NVIDIA nForce 630a 2000 / 1600 MT/s Dual-channel memory architecture 2 x 240-pin DIMM slots ...5 (only for Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) *** Due to AM2+ CPU limitation, only one DDR2 1066 DIMM is supported per channel. M2N68-AM PLUS specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage / RAID Audio USB LAN Back panel I /O ports (continued on the next page) viii
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...+ / Graphich shared memory 256MB / Purevideo HD support ASUS Q-Fan ASUS CrashFree BIOS3 ASUS EZ Flash2 ASUS MyLogo2 ASUS AI NET2 SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - ix Memory turning from 200MHz to change without notice. M2N68-AM PLUS specifications summary Internal I /O shield uATX Form factor: 9.6'' x 8.2'' (24.4cm x 20.8cm) Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS LiveUpdate Utilitys Anti-Virus software (OEM version...
...+ / Graphich shared memory 256MB / Purevideo HD support ASUS Q-Fan ASUS CrashFree BIOS3 ASUS EZ Flash2 ASUS MyLogo2 ASUS AI NET2 SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - ix Memory turning from 200MHz to change without notice. M2N68-AM PLUS specifications summary Internal I /O shield uATX Form factor: 9.6'' x 8.2'' (24.4cm x 20.8cm) Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS LiveUpdate Utilitys Anti-Virus software (OEM version...
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...PCI slot The PCI slots support cards such as LAN cards, SCSI cards, USB cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI specifications. 1.5.4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express... the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. ASUS M2N68-AM PLUS 1-6 Replace the chassis cover. 1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for the...
...PCI slot The PCI slots support cards such as LAN cards, SCSI cards, USB cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI specifications. 1.5.4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express... the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. ASUS M2N68-AM PLUS 1-6 Replace the chassis cover. 1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for the...
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... Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports connect to a headphone or a speaker. This 15-pin port is faster than the standard parallel ATA with Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s specification. Line In port (light blue). Microphone port (pink). This port connects to the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. 5. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin...
... Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports connect to a headphone or a speaker. This 15-pin port is faster than the standard parallel ATA with Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s specification. Line In port (light blue). Microphone port (pink). This port connects to the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. 5. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin...
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...back of the system chassis. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These USB connectors comply with the USB 2.0 specification that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at +...12V. Only the CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-Fan feature. 1-11 Chapter 1: Product introduction Doing so will damage the motherboard! 4. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910) These ...
...back of the system chassis. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These USB connectors comply with the USB 2.0 specification that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at +...12V. Only the CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-Fan feature. 1-11 Chapter 1: Product introduction Doing so will damage the motherboard! 4. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910) These ...
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...configuring a system with a higher power rating if you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. ASUS M2N68-AM PLUS 1-12 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. The ...your system, refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at least 15 A on +12 V and that you to use an ATX 12V Specification 2.0‑compliant power supply unit (PSU) with 20-pin and 4-pin power plugs, make sure that the 20-pin power plug can provide ...
...configuring a system with a higher power rating if you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. ASUS M2N68-AM PLUS 1-12 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. The ...your system, refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at least 15 A on +12 V and that you to use an ATX 12V Specification 2.0‑compliant power supply unit (PSU) with 20-pin and 4-pin power plugs, make sure that the 20-pin power plug can provide ...
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... are not user-configurable. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Device 0] [Device 0/1] nVidia RAID Function [Disabled] Allows you to display the IDE/SATA device information. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode. When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to enable...
... are not user-configurable. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Device 0] [Device 0/1] nVidia RAID Function [Disabled] Allows you to display the IDE/SATA device information. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode. When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to enable...
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...] 2-6 ASUS M2N68-AM PLUS CPU Frequency [200.0] Allows you to select the overclocking profile. The valid value is set to [Overclock Profile]. Overcloking Options [Auto] Allows you to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. [Manual] - AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory... PCIE overclocking options. 2.3.6 System Information This menu gives you to malfunction. Take caution when changing the settings of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu.
...] 2-6 ASUS M2N68-AM PLUS CPU Frequency [200.0] Allows you to select the overclocking profile. The valid value is set to [Overclock Profile]. Overcloking Options [Auto] Allows you to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. [Manual] - AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory... PCIE overclocking options. 2.3.6 System Information This menu gives you to malfunction. Take caution when changing the settings of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu.
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...] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). When signaled by OS. 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] Allows you to change the settings for system suspend. If no...can be off . [Auto] - USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable support for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. Configuration options: [S1 (POS) Only] [S3 Only] [Auto] [S1(POS) Only] - Enables the system to enter the ACPI S1 (...
...] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). When signaled by OS. 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] Allows you to change the settings for system suspend. If no...can be off . [Auto] - USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable support for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. Configuration options: [S1 (POS) Only] [S3 Only] [Auto] [S1(POS) Only] - Enables the system to enter the ACPI S1 (...