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... Update Write Fail Warning: Don't Turn Off Power Or Reset System! 在更新 BIOS 9 Flash Complete BIOS F1 AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved For C51PV-MCP51-M2A-VM HDMI-00 DATE:04/13/2006 Flash Type - PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/...FWH File Name to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Flashing Complete Press to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Programming Flash Memory - All Rights Reserved For C51PV-MCP51-M2A-VM HDMI-00 DATE:04/13/2006 Flash Type - PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Continue...
... Update Write Fail Warning: Don't Turn Off Power Or Reset System! 在更新 BIOS 9 Flash Complete BIOS F1 AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved For C51PV-MCP51-M2A-VM HDMI-00 DATE:04/13/2006 Flash Type - PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/...FWH File Name to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Flashing Complete Press to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Programming Flash Memory - All Rights Reserved For C51PV-MCP51-M2A-VM HDMI-00 DATE:04/13/2006 Flash Type - PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Continue...
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... 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 Expansion slots 1-6 1.5.1 Installing an...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
... 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 Expansion slots 1-6 1.5.1 Installing an...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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...4 ports at the back panel) Realtek RTL8201CP Phy 10/100 LAN (continued on the next page) viii Refer to www.asus.com for the AM2+ CPU models. ** Refer to www.asus.com for AMD Phenom™FX / Phenom / Athlon™ / Sempron™ processors AMD Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology ...® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB is supported by AM2+ CPU only. Hence, a total installed memory of less than 3GB. M2N68-AM SE2 specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage Audio USB LAN AMD® Socket AM2+ / AM2 for the latest...
...4 ports at the back panel) Realtek RTL8201CP Phy 10/100 LAN (continued on the next page) viii Refer to www.asus.com for the AM2+ CPU models. ** Refer to www.asus.com for AMD Phenom™FX / Phenom / Athlon™ / Sempron™ processors AMD Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology ...® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB is supported by AM2+ CPU only. Hence, a total installed memory of less than 3GB. M2N68-AM SE2 specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage Audio USB LAN AMD® Socket AM2+ / AM2 for the latest...
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The AM2+ / AM2 socket has a different pinout from the 940-pin socket designed for the AM2+ / AM2 socket. 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview This motherboard comes with a 940-pin AM2+ / AM2 socket designed for AMD® Phenom™FX / Phenom™ / Athlon™ / Sempron™ processors. Use a CPU that ... Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 1-3 Chapter 1: Product introduction DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.
The AM2+ / AM2 socket has a different pinout from the 940-pin socket designed for the AM2+ / AM2 socket. 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview This motherboard comes with a 940-pin AM2+ / AM2 socket designed for AMD® Phenom™FX / Phenom™ / Athlon™ / Sempron™ processors. Use a CPU that ... Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 1-3 Chapter 1: Product introduction DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.
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... a maximum of 3GB system memory if you do either of the following: - ASUS M2N68-AM SE2 1-4 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 256MB, 512MB, 1GB, and 2GB unbuffered ECC and non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may install a maximum of 2GB DIMMs on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the dual-channel configuration...
... a maximum of 3GB system memory if you do either of the following: - ASUS M2N68-AM SE2 1-4 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 256MB, 512MB, 1GB, and 2GB unbuffered ECC and non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may install a maximum of 2GB DIMMs on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the dual-channel configuration...
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...; The default DIMM frequency depends on the slot. 5. Visit the ASUS website at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. Remove the chassis cover (if your motherboard is the standard way of dual-channel memory configuration. Secure the card to the chassis with it and make the... its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is already installed in a chassis). 3. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. ASUS M2N68-AM SE2 1-6 Size Corsair CM2X1024-8500C5 1G GEIL GB24GB8500C5QC 1G SS/ DS CL DS N/A SS 5 Chip No. Replace the chassis cover. Failure to...
...; The default DIMM frequency depends on the slot. 5. Visit the ASUS website at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. Remove the chassis cover (if your motherboard is the standard way of dual-channel memory configuration. Secure the card to the chassis with it and make the... its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is already installed in a chassis). 3. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. ASUS M2N68-AM SE2 1-6 Size Corsair CM2X1024-8500C5 1G GEIL GB24GB8500C5QC 1G SS/ DS CL DS N/A SS 5 Chip No. Replace the chassis cover. Failure to...
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1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by adjusting the software settings. 1. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS... 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 specifications. 1.5.5 PCI Express x16 slot This...
1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by adjusting the software settings. 1. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS... 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 specifications. 1.5.5 PCI Express x16 slot This...
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... a separate submenu for each SATA device. 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 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of SATA devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-Sector...
... a separate submenu for each SATA device. 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 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of SATA devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-Sector...
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...: [Power Saving Mode] [Standard] [+50mv] [+100mv] Memory Clock Mode [Auto] Allows you to set the memory clock value. Memclock Value [200MHz] Allows you to select the memory clock mode. Processor Frequency Multiplier [Auto] Allows you set ... 0] The following item appears only when the Memory Clock Mode item is set to 1�C��L�K 2�C��L�K 3��C�L�K��] tWRWR [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 CLK] [2 CLK] [3 CLK] 2-8 ASUS M2N68-AM SE2 CAS Latency (CL) [Auto] Configuration options:...
...: [Power Saving Mode] [Standard] [+50mv] [+100mv] Memory Clock Mode [Auto] Allows you to set the memory clock value. Memclock Value [200MHz] Allows you to select the memory clock mode. Processor Frequency Multiplier [Auto] Allows you set ... 0] The following item appears only when the Memory Clock Mode item is set to 1�C��L�K 2�C��L�K 3��C�L�K��] tWRWR [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 CLK] [2 CLK] [3 CLK] 2-8 ASUS M2N68-AM SE2 CAS Latency (CL) [Auto] Configuration options:...
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... AMD Secure Virtual Machine mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Secure Virtual Machine Mode [Disabled] Allows you to set the memory voltage. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Allows you to set the chipset voltage. Configuration options: [Disabled....5ns] [195ns] [327.5ns] tRFC3 [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [75ns] [105ns] [127.5ns] [195ns] [327.5ns] Memory Voltage [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the microcode updation. GART Error Reporting [Disabled] This option should remain disabled for testing purpose. Configuration...
... AMD Secure Virtual Machine mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Secure Virtual Machine Mode [Disabled] Allows you to set the memory voltage. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Allows you to set the chipset voltage. Configuration options: [Disabled....5ns] [195ns] [327.5ns] tRFC3 [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [75ns] [105ns] [127.5ns] [195ns] [327.5ns] Memory Voltage [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the microcode updation. GART Error Reporting [Disabled] This option should remain disabled for testing purpose. Configuration...
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...] [Max] [User] SouthBridge Configuration Primary Graphics Adapter [PCIE -> PCI -> IGP] Allows you to set the HD audio mode. Configuration options: [AC97] [HD Audio] 2-10 ASUS M2N68-AM SE2 2.4.3 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to enable the bank memory interleaving. NorthBridge Configuration Memory Configuration Bank Interleaving [Disabled] Allows you to change the advanced chipset settings.
...] [Max] [User] SouthBridge Configuration Primary Graphics Adapter [PCIE -> PCI -> IGP] Allows you to set the HD audio mode. Configuration options: [AC97] [HD Audio] 2-10 ASUS M2N68-AM SE2 2.4.3 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to enable the bank memory interleaving. NorthBridge Configuration Memory Configuration Bank Interleaving [Disabled] Allows you to change the advanced chipset settings.
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... the Onboard LAN boot ROM. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for boot. USB Functions [Enabled] Enables or disables the USB functions. Plug and Play O/S [No] When set or disable the onboard LAN...
... the Onboard LAN boot ROM. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for boot. USB Functions [Enabled] Enables or disables the USB functions. Plug and Play O/S [No] When set or disable the onboard LAN...