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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 1-3 1.4.1 Overview 1-3 1.4.2 Memory configurations 1-3 1.5 Expansion slots ...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 1-3 1.4.1 Overview 1-3 1.4.2 Memory configurations 1-3 1.5 Expansion slots ...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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...Time 2-4 2.3.2 System Date 2-4 2.3.3 IDE Configuration 2-5 2.3.4 Primary IDE Master/Slave and SATA 1~4 2-5 2.3.6 System Information 2-6 2.4 Advanced menu 2-6 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 2-6 2.4.2 CPU Configuration 2-8 2.4.3 Chipset 2-9 2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration 2-10 2.4.5 PCI PnP 2-10 2.4.6 USB Configuration 2-10 2.5 Power menu 2-11 2.5.1 Suspend Mode 2-11 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support...2-13 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 2-13 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 2-13 2.6.3 Security 2-14 2.7 Tools menu 2-15 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-15 2.7.2 AI NET 2 2-15 2.8 Exit menu 2-15 iv
...Time 2-4 2.3.2 System Date 2-4 2.3.3 IDE Configuration 2-5 2.3.4 Primary IDE Master/Slave and SATA 1~4 2-5 2.3.6 System Information 2-6 2.4 Advanced menu 2-6 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 2-6 2.4.2 CPU Configuration 2-8 2.4.3 Chipset 2-9 2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration 2-10 2.4.5 PCI PnP 2-10 2.4.6 USB Configuration 2-10 2.5 Power menu 2-11 2.5.1 Suspend Mode 2-11 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support...2-13 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 2-13 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 2-13 2.6.3 Security 2-14 2.7 Tools menu 2-15 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-15 2.7.2 AI NET 2 2-15 2.8 Exit menu 2-15 iv
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...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 support ..., the actual usable memory for Vista OS) ALC662 High Definition Audio 6-channel CODEC Supports Vista Premium, Multistreaming Technologies. 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)...
...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 support ..., the actual usable memory for Vista OS) ALC662 High Definition Audio 6-channel CODEC Supports Vista Premium, Multistreaming Technologies. 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)...
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...1 MHz increment Overclocking protection - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) 8Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, ACPI2.0, SMBIOS 2.5 User manual 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x I /O connectors Graphics ASUS special features ASUS Overclocking features BIOS Accessories Form Factor... turning from 533 MHz to 256MB Supports RGB with max. ix 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) *Specifications are subject...
...1 MHz increment Overclocking protection - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) 8Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, ACPI2.0, SMBIOS 2.5 User manual 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x I /O connectors Graphics ASUS special features ASUS Overclocking features BIOS Accessories Form Factor... turning from 533 MHz to 256MB Supports RGB with max. ix 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) *Specifications are subject...
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... connector (4-pin CPU_FAN) 1-11 12. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Page 1-11 1-7 1-12 1-1 1-13 1-14 1-10 1-13 ASUS M2N68-AM PLUS 1-2 AM2/AM2+ CPU socket 1-3 13. System panel connector (10-1 pin PANEL) 6. 1.2 1.2.1 Motherboard overview Motherboard layout Ensure that you install the motherboard into the holes indicated by circles to ...
... connector (4-pin CPU_FAN) 1-11 12. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Page 1-11 1-7 1-12 1-1 1-13 1-14 1-10 1-13 ASUS M2N68-AM PLUS 1-2 AM2/AM2+ CPU socket 1-3 13. System panel connector (10-1 pin PANEL) 6. 1.2 1.2.1 Motherboard overview Motherboard layout Ensure that you install the motherboard into the holes indicated by circles to ...
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... has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket. 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. Ensure that you use... configurations You may install 512MB, 1GB, and 2GB unbuffered ECC/non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview This motherboard comes with a 940-pin AMD® Socket AM2+ / AM2 for the AM2/AM2+ socket. The AM2/AM2+ socket has a ...
... has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket. 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. Ensure that you use... configurations You may install 512MB, 1GB, and 2GB unbuffered ECC/non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview This motherboard comes with a 940-pin AMD® Socket AM2+ / AM2 for the AM2/AM2+ socket. The AM2/AM2+ socket has a ...
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... both the yellow slots as one DDR2 1066 is the standard way of dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for overclocking may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. Kingston KHX6400D2LLK2/1GN Kingston KVR800D2N5/...-1 GL2L128M88BA25AB Chip DIMM support Brand A* B* N/A • • OCZ • • GEIL • • • Due to AM2+ CPU limitation, only one pair of accessing information from a memory module. Single-sided / DS - DDR2-800MHz capability Vendor Part No. Heat-Sink Package E5108AJBG-8E-E...
... both the yellow slots as one DDR2 1066 is the standard way of dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for overclocking may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. Kingston KHX6400D2LLK2/1GN Kingston KVR800D2N5/...-1 GL2L128M88BA25AB Chip DIMM support Brand A* B* N/A • • OCZ • • GEIL • • • Due to AM2+ CPU limitation, only one pair of accessing information from a memory module. Single-sided / DS - DDR2-800MHz capability Vendor Part No. Heat-Sink Package E5108AJBG-8E-E...
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...modes (no power to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. The USBPW5-10 jumper is for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. 1.6... the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to pins 1-2. 3. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap ...
...modes (no power to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. The USBPW5-10 jumper is for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. 1.6... the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to pins 1-2. 3. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap ...
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... (8.88W max.) or a total of the system chassis. It is purchased separately. 5. Only the CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-Fan feature. 1-11 Chapter 1: Product introduction Doing so will damage the motherboard! DO NOT forget to connect the CPU fan cable to the USB connectors. DO NOT place a jumper cap on the motherboard, ensuring...
... (8.88W max.) or a total of the system chassis. It is purchased separately. 5. Only the CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-Fan feature. 1-11 Chapter 1: Product introduction Doing so will damage the motherboard! DO NOT forget to connect the CPU fan cable to the USB connectors. DO NOT place a jumper cap on the motherboard, ensuring...
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The valid value is from 200 MHz to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. [Manual] - Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] 2-6 ASUS M2N68-AM PLUS Take caution when changing the settings of the general system specifications. Configuration options: [Auto] [Overclock 3%] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 7%] PCIE Overclocking [Auto] Configures the PCIE overclocking options. ...
The valid value is from 200 MHz to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. [Manual] - Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] 2-6 ASUS M2N68-AM PLUS Take caution when changing the settings of the general system specifications. Configuration options: [Auto] [Overclock 3%] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 7%] PCIE Overclocking [Auto] Configures the PCIE overclocking options. ...
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...disable the microcode updation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the CPU prefetching. Configuration options: [Enabled][Disabled] 2-8 ASUS M2N68-AM PLUS Configuration options: [Auto] [0 CLK] [1 CLK] [2 CLK] [3 CLK] tRDRD [ Auto] Allows you to specify ...Machine Mode [Enabled] Allows you to set tRWTTO. Configuration options: [Auto][+ 50mv] [+ 100mv] [+ 150mv] 2.4.2 CPU Configuration GART Error Reporting [Disabled] This option should remain disabled for testing purpose. The driver developer may enable it for ...
...disable the microcode updation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the CPU prefetching. Configuration options: [Enabled][Disabled] 2-8 ASUS M2N68-AM PLUS Configuration options: [Auto] [0 CLK] [1 CLK] [2 CLK] [3 CLK] tRDRD [ Auto] Allows you to specify ...Machine Mode [Enabled] Allows you to set tRWTTO. Configuration options: [Auto][+ 50mv] [+ 100mv] [+ 150mv] 2.4.2 CPU Configuration GART Error Reporting [Disabled] This option should remain disabled for testing purpose. The driver developer may enable it for ...
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..., the system goes on after an AC power loss. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.5 HW Monitor Configuration CPU Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and... Ignored if you to generate a wake event. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-12 ASUS M2N68-AM PLUS CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [Ignored] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU, chassis, and power fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). Smart Q-Fan Function [Enabled...
..., the system goes on after an AC power loss. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.5 HW Monitor Configuration CPU Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and... Ignored if you to generate a wake event. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-12 ASUS M2N68-AM PLUS CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [Ignored] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU, chassis, and power fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). Smart Q-Fan Function [Enabled...