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Contents Notices...v Safety information vi About this guide vi M2N68-AM SE2 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 1-4 1.5 ... 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 SE2 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 1-4 1.5 ... 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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... for the AM2+ CPU models. ** Refer to www.asus.com for AMD Phenom™FX / Phenom / Athlon™ / Sempron™ processors AMD Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology AMD64 architecture enables simultaneous 32-bit and 64-... Maximum shared memory of 4GB or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB is supported by AM2+ CPU only. M2N68-AM SE2 specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage Audio USB LAN AMD® Socket AM2+ / AM2 for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified...
... for the AM2+ CPU models. ** Refer to www.asus.com for AMD Phenom™FX / Phenom / Athlon™ / Sempron™ processors AMD Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology AMD64 architecture enables simultaneous 32-bit and 64-... Maximum shared memory of 4GB or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB is supported by AM2+ CPU only. M2N68-AM SE2 specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage Audio USB LAN AMD® Socket AM2+ / AM2 for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified...
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... Form Factor Support DVD ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - ASUS Q-Fan ASUS EZ DIY - ix M2N68-AM SE2 specifications summary ASUS special features Back panel ...I/O ports Internal I /O ports 1 x COM port 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x IDE connector 2 x SATA connectors 1 x system panel connector 1 x CD audio-in connector 1 x Internal speaker connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX...
... Form Factor Support DVD ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - ASUS Q-Fan ASUS EZ DIY - ix M2N68-AM SE2 specifications summary ASUS special features Back panel ...I/O ports Internal I /O ports 1 x COM port 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x IDE connector 2 x SATA connectors 1 x system panel connector 1 x CD audio-in connector 1 x Internal speaker connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX...
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... 4-channel and 6-channel configurations, the function of the Serial ATA 3Gb/s is faster than the standard parallel ATA with Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s specification. Audio 2, 4, 6-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Headset 2-channel Line In Line Out Mic In 4-channel Rear Speaker Out Front ... 15-pin port is for Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. 3. This port connects to USB 2.0 devices. 8. ASUS M2N68-AM SE2 1-10 Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for pointing devices or other serial devices...
... 4-channel and 6-channel configurations, the function of the Serial ATA 3Gb/s is faster than the standard parallel ATA with Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s specification. Audio 2, 4, 6-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Headset 2-channel Line In Line Out Mic In 4-channel Rear Speaker Out Front ... 15-pin port is for Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. 3. This port connects to USB 2.0 devices. 8. ASUS M2N68-AM SE2 1-10 Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for pointing devices or other serial devices...
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... up to the CPU fan connector on the CPU fan connector. ASUS M2N68-AM SE2 1-12 Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Connect the CPU fan cable to 480Mbps connection speed. These USB connectors comply with the USB 2.0 specification that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin...
... up to the CPU fan connector on the CPU fan connector. ASUS M2N68-AM SE2 1-12 Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Connect the CPU fan cable to 480Mbps connection speed. These USB connectors comply with the USB 2.0 specification that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin...
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...the device occurs multiple sectors at a time. 2.3.5 SATA 1-2 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of the general system specifications. LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) M [... device information. AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory 2-6 ASUS M2N68-AM SE2 Select a device item then press to [Auto] enables the LBA mode if the device supports...
...the device occurs multiple sectors at a time. 2.3.5 SATA 1-2 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of the general system specifications. LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) M [... device information. AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory 2-6 ASUS M2N68-AM SE2 Select a device item then press to [Auto] enables the LBA mode if the device supports...
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...] [HiSpeed] 2.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to add additional tables as per Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. In S1 sleep state, the system appears suspended and stays in HiSpeed (480 Mbps) or Full Speed (12 Mbps). Detected by a wake... working state exactly where it was left off and consumes less power than in the S1 state. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-12 ASUS M2N68-AM SE2 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] Allows you to enter the ACPI S1 (Power on Suspend) sleep...
...] [HiSpeed] 2.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to add additional tables as per Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. In S1 sleep state, the system appears suspended and stays in HiSpeed (480 Mbps) or Full Speed (12 Mbps). Detected by a wake... working state exactly where it was left off and consumes less power than in the S1 state. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-12 ASUS M2N68-AM SE2 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] Allows you to enter the ACPI S1 (Power on Suspend) sleep...