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... (2) the serial number of the product is authorized in writing by the purchaser for identification or explanation and to infringe. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT ...described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; Product warranty or service will not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are used only for backup purposes, without ...
... (2) the serial number of the product is authorized in writing by the purchaser for identification or explanation and to infringe. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT ...described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; Product warranty or service will not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are used only for backup purposes, without ...
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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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M2N68-AM PLUS specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage / RAID Audio USB LAN Back...8482; 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 ... ports (6 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at 800MHz frequency by default for system stability. ** Refer to www.asus.com or user manual for Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) *** Due to AM2+ CPU limitation, only one DDR2 1066...
M2N68-AM PLUS specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage / RAID Audio USB LAN Back...8482; 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 ... ports (6 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at 800MHz frequency by default for system stability. ** Refer to www.asus.com or user manual for Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) *** Due to AM2+ CPU limitation, only one DDR2 1066...
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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 to 256MB Supports RGB with max. 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...
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 to 256MB Supports RGB with max. 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...
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...card. 2. Install the software drivers for information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. ASUS M2N68-AM PLUS 1-6 Remove the chassis cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Turn...with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Align the card connector with the PCI Express specifications. otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.5.3 PCI slot The PCI ...
...card. 2. Install the software drivers for information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. ASUS M2N68-AM PLUS 1-6 Remove the chassis cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Turn...with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Align the card connector with the PCI Express specifications. otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.5.3 PCI slot The PCI ...
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... port becomes Front Speaker Out. 6. Refer to a headphone or a speaker. This 9-pin COM1 port is faster than the standard parallel ATA with Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s specification. The Serial ATA 3Gb/s is for Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. In 4-channel and 6-channel configuration, the function of the Serial...
... port becomes Front Speaker Out. 6. Refer to a headphone or a speaker. This 9-pin COM1 port is faster than the standard parallel ATA with Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s specification. The Serial ATA 3Gb/s is for Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. In 4-channel and 6-channel configuration, the function of the Serial...
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... fans of 350mA~740mA (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 Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to 480Mbps connection ...connector. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. These USB connectors comply with the USB 2.0 specification that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB 2.0 module is ...
... fans of 350mA~740mA (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 Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to 480Mbps connection ...connector. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. These USB connectors comply with the USB 2.0 specification that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB 2.0 module is ...
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... to use an ATX 12V Specification 2.0‑compliant power supply unit (PSU) with a higher power rating if you use a PSU with more power-consuming devices. The speaker allows you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for an ATX power supply. ASUS M2N68-AM PLUS 1-12 This PSU type has... output when configuring a system with 20-pin and 4-pin power plugs, make sure that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. Speaker connector (4- The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you to connect the ...
... to use an ATX 12V Specification 2.0‑compliant power supply unit (PSU) with a higher power rating if you use a PSU with more power-consuming devices. The speaker allows you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for an ATX power supply. ASUS M2N68-AM PLUS 1-12 This PSU type has... output when configuring a system with 20-pin and 4-pin power plugs, make sure that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. Speaker connector (4- The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you to connect the ...
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... one sector at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Type [Auto] Selects the type of IDE/SATA devices. Select [ARMD] (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is a separate submenu...
... one sector at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Type [Auto] Selects the type of IDE/SATA devices. Select [ARMD] (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is a separate submenu...
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... appears only when the CPU Overclocking item is from 200 MHz to malfunction. 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.... [Manual] - Load the standard settings for the system. [Overclock Profile] - Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] 2-6 ASUS M2N68-AM PLUS 2.3.6 System Information This menu gives you to select the overclocking profile. Loads the optimal settings for the system.
... appears only when the CPU Overclocking item is from 200 MHz to malfunction. 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.... [Manual] - Load the standard settings for the system. [Overclock Profile] - Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] 2-6 ASUS M2N68-AM PLUS 2.3.6 System Information This menu gives you to select the overclocking profile. Loads the optimal settings for the system.
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... options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] 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). Select an item then press to enter the ACPI S1 (Power on legacy operating systems (OS). When signaled by OS. 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support... Only] [Auto] [S1(POS) Only] - Enables the system to display the configuration options. The system can be used for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications.
... options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] 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). Select an item then press to enter the ACPI S1 (Power on legacy operating systems (OS). When signaled by OS. 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support... Only] [Auto] [S1(POS) Only] - Enables the system to display the configuration options. The system can be used for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications.