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...EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED ...be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is defaced or missing. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND...
...EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED ...be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is defaced or missing. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND...
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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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M2N68-AM SE2 specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage Audio USB ... Vista OS ALC662 High Definition Audio 6-channel CODEC Supports Jack-detect and Multi-streaming Supports up to www.asus.com for the AM2+ CPU models. ** Refer to 4GB system memory * DDR2 1066 is recommended if ...66 connector 2 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s connectors support RAID 0, 1, and JBOD configurations on the next page) viii Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). *** When you are using a Windows 32-bit operating system. Integrated programmable ...
M2N68-AM SE2 specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage Audio USB ... Vista OS ALC662 High Definition Audio 6-channel CODEC Supports Jack-detect and Multi-streaming Supports up to www.asus.com for the AM2+ CPU models. ** Refer to 4GB system memory * DDR2 1066 is recommended if ...66 connector 2 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s connectors support RAID 0, 1, and JBOD configurations on the next page) viii Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). *** When you are using a Windows 32-bit operating system. Integrated programmable ...
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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 12V power connector 8Mb Flash ROM...
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 12V power connector 8Mb Flash ROM...
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... When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.5.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphics cards that the cards do not need IRQ assignments; Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Assign an IRQ... CMOS, which include system setup information 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...
... When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.5.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphics cards that the cards do not need IRQ assignments; Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Assign an IRQ... CMOS, which include system setup information 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...
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...ports in 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration. The Serial ATA 3Gb/s is faster than the standard parallel ATA with Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s specification. The data transfer rate of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 5. This port connects to the audio configuration table below for pointing devices...2. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. COM port. PS/2 Keyboard port. This port is for Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. ASUS M2N68-AM SE2 1-10 Refer to the tape, CD, DVD player, or other serial devices. 10. 3. This port connects to USB 2.0 devices. 8. Install the ...
...ports in 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration. The Serial ATA 3Gb/s is faster than the standard parallel ATA with Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s specification. The data transfer rate of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 5. This port connects to the audio configuration table below for pointing devices...2. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. COM port. PS/2 Keyboard port. This port is for Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. ASUS M2N68-AM SE2 1-10 Refer to the tape, CD, DVD player, or other serial devices. 10. 3. This port connects to USB 2.0 devices. 8. Install the ...
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...a total of 1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at the back of the connector. ASUS M2N68-AM SE2 1-12 Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Only the CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-Fan feature. Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at +12V. Connect... a jumper! It is purchased separately. 5. These USB connectors comply with the USB 2.0 specification that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the system chassis. Doing so will damage the motherboard! 4. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910) These connectors are for USB ...
...a total of 1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at the back of the connector. ASUS M2N68-AM SE2 1-12 Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Only the CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-Fan feature. Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at +12V. Connect... a jumper! It is purchased separately. 5. These USB connectors comply with the USB 2.0 specification that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the system chassis. Doing so will damage the motherboard! 4. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910) These connectors are for USB ...
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...one orientation. 6. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. • We recommend that you intend 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 PSU has a minimum power rating of... Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at least 15 A on +12 V and that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. Speaker connector (4- The plugs from the power supply are for details. 7. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for an...
...one orientation. 6. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. • We recommend that you intend 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 PSU has a minimum power rating of... Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at least 15 A on +12 V and that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. Speaker connector (4- The plugs from the power supply are for details. 7. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for an...
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... you are not user-configurable. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Configuration options: [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. 2.3.3 IDE Configuration The items in this mode...
... you are not user-configurable. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Configuration options: [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. 2.3.3 IDE Configuration The items in this mode...
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...Selects the DMA mode. 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: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit... or disables the LBA mode. 2.3.5 SATA 1-2 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of the general system specifications. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] SMART Monitoring ...
...Selects the DMA mode. 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: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit... or disables the LBA mode. 2.3.5 SATA 1-2 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of the general system specifications. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] SMART Monitoring ...
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...[Enabled] [Auto] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] Allows you to add additional tables as per Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. Legacy USB Support [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable support for system suspend. Setting to Auto allows the system to detect the presence... select the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) state to be resumed at startup. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-12 ASUS M2N68-AM SE2 In S1 sleep state, the system appears suspended and stays in HiSpeed (480 Mbps) or Full Speed (12 Mbps). If no ...
...[Enabled] [Auto] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] Allows you to add additional tables as per Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. Legacy USB Support [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable support for system suspend. Setting to Auto allows the system to detect the presence... select the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) state to be resumed at startup. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-12 ASUS M2N68-AM SE2 In S1 sleep state, the system appears suspended and stays in HiSpeed (480 Mbps) or Full Speed (12 Mbps). If no ...
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...This feature requires an ATX power supply that ...generate a wake event. When this parameter allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Q-Fan feature that provides at least 1A on after an AC power loss. ...The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU fan speed in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). If the fan is included in the RSDT pointer list. ... MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures. When set to Power Off, the system goes into off state after...
...This feature requires an ATX power supply that ...generate a wake event. When this parameter allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Q-Fan feature that provides at least 1A on after an AC power loss. ...The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU fan speed in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). If the fan is included in the RSDT pointer list. ... MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures. When set to Power Off, the system goes into off state after...