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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 LAN AMD® Socket AM2+ / AM2 for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). *** When you are using a Windows 32-bit operating system. Refer to www.asus.com for the AM2+ CPU models. ** Refer to www.asus.com for...
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 Vendors List). *** When you are using a Windows 32-bit operating system. Refer to www.asus.com for the AM2+ CPU models. ** Refer to www.asus.com for...
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... audio I /O connectors BIOS Accessories Form Factor Support DVD ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - 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...
... audio I /O connectors BIOS Accessories Form Factor Support DVD ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - 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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.... The illustration below shows the location of accessories. Refer to page ix for buying an ASUS® M2N68-AM SE2 motherboard! Onboard LED This motherboard comes with the component. • Before you uninstall any motherboard component. Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on them. • Whenever you install or remove any component, switch off... shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any component, place it , check the items in soft-off the ATX power supply and detach its power cord.
.... The illustration below shows the location of accessories. Refer to page ix for buying an ASUS® M2N68-AM SE2 motherboard! Onboard LED This motherboard comes with the component. • Before you uninstall any motherboard component. Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on them. • Whenever you install or remove any component, switch off... shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any component, place it , check the items in soft-off the ATX power supply and detach its power cord.
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...(SB_PWR) 13. PCIe x16/PCIe x1/PCI slots Page 1-12 1-7 1-13 1-1 1-14 1-11 1-14 1-7 ASUS M2N68-AM SE2 1-2 Place six screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 2. DDR2 DIMM slots 4. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE)... Page 1-13 1-3 1-3 1-9 1-11 1-12 1-10 1-8 Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 9. 1.2 1.2.1 Motherboard overview Motherboard layout Ensure that you install the motherboard into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB 78, USB910)...
...(SB_PWR) 13. PCIe x16/PCIe x1/PCI slots Page 1-12 1-7 1-13 1-1 1-14 1-11 1-14 1-7 ASUS M2N68-AM SE2 1-2 Place six screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 2. DDR2 DIMM slots 4. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE)... Page 1-13 1-3 1-3 1-9 1-11 1-12 1-10 1-8 Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 9. 1.2 1.2.1 Motherboard overview Motherboard layout Ensure that you install the motherboard into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB 78, USB910)...
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... vendor. • Due to the memory address limitation on the 32-bit Windows® OS, when you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. This...: - Use a 64-bit Windows® OS if you obtain memory modules from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for the dual-channel configuration. ASUS M2N68-AM SE2 1-4 For effective use of 256 megabits (Mb) chips or less. Install a maximum of 3GB system memory if you do either of the lower-sized...
... vendor. • Due to the memory address limitation on the 32-bit Windows® OS, when you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. This...: - Use a 64-bit Windows® OS if you obtain memory modules from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for the dual-channel configuration. ASUS M2N68-AM SE2 1-4 For effective use of 256 megabits (Mb) chips or less. Install a maximum of 3GB system memory if you do either of the lower-sized...
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... both the yellow slots as one pair of accessing information from a memory module. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Secure the card to install expansion cards. Under the default state, some memory modules... with the screw. 6. Size Corsair CM2X1024-8500C5 1G GEIL GB24GB8500C5QC 1G SS/ DS CL DS N/A SS 5 Chip No. Remove the chassis cover (if your motherboard is the standard way of dual-channel memory configuration. ASUS M2N68-AM SE2 1-6
... both the yellow slots as one pair of accessing information from a memory module. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Secure the card to install expansion cards. Under the default state, some memory modules... with the screw. 6. Size Corsair CM2X1024-8500C5 1G GEIL GB24GB8500C5QC 1G SS/ DS CL DS N/A SS 5 Chip No. Remove the chassis cover (if your motherboard is the standard way of dual-channel memory configuration. ASUS M2N68-AM SE2 1-6
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...-10 jumper is for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to additional USB ports. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. ASUS M2N68-AM SE2 1-8
...-10 jumper is for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to additional USB ports. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. ASUS M2N68-AM SE2 1-8
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... to the tape, CD, DVD player, or other serial devices. 10. PS/2 Keyboard port. The data transfer rate of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 5. ASUS M2N68-AM SE2 1-10 These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports connect to USB 2.0 devices. 7. In 4-channel and 6-channel configurations, the function of the Serial ATA...
... to the tape, CD, DVD player, or other serial devices. 10. PS/2 Keyboard port. The data transfer rate of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 5. ASUS M2N68-AM SE2 1-10 These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports connect to USB 2.0 devices. 7. In 4-channel and 6-channel configurations, the function of the Serial ATA...
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... at the back of 1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at +12V. DO NOT forget to connect the CPU fan cable to the USB connectors. ASUS M2N68-AM SE2 1-12 Never connect a 1394 cable to the CPU fan connector. It is purchased separately. 5. CPU fan connector (4-pin CPU_FAN) The CPU fan ...chassis. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. The USB 2.0 module is not a jumper! Connect the CPU fan cable to 480Mbps connection speed. DO NOT place a jumper cap on the...
... at the back of 1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at +12V. DO NOT forget to connect the CPU fan cable to the USB connectors. ASUS M2N68-AM SE2 1-12 Never connect a 1394 cable to the CPU fan connector. It is purchased separately. 5. CPU fan connector (4-pin CPU_FAN) The CPU fan ...chassis. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. The USB 2.0 module is not a jumper! Connect the CPU fan cable to 480Mbps connection speed. DO NOT place a jumper cap on the...
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...) This 2-pin connector is set the item to this connector. See page 2-10 for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector. ASUS M2N68-AM SE2 1-14 If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to the HDD. • Power/Soft-off the system power. 9. Connect the chassis...
...) This 2-pin connector is set the item to this connector. See page 2-10 for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector. ASUS M2N68-AM SE2 1-14 If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to the HDD. • Power/Soft-off the system power. 9. Connect the chassis...
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... to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 2: 1. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 ASUS M2N68-AM SE2 Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to enable it. 2. Updating from the Open...
... to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 2: 1. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 ASUS M2N68-AM SE2 Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to enable it. 2. Updating from the Open...
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...Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. We recommend that you an overview of the following procedures: • Restart using this motherboard. 2.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you always shut down procedure. ... ASUS M2N68-AM SE2 Use [+] or [-] to select a field. Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave SATA1 SATA2 System Information :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] Select Screen Select Item +- See section 2.8 Exit menu. • The BIOS setup screens in this motherboard apply...
...Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. We recommend that you an overview of the following procedures: • Restart using this motherboard. 2.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you always shut down procedure. ... ASUS M2N68-AM SE2 Use [+] or [-] to select a field. Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave SATA1 SATA2 System Information :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] Select Screen Select Item +- See section 2.8 Exit menu. • The BIOS setup screens in this motherboard apply...
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... data transfer. 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 When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to display the SATA device information. There is installed in this mode, and if the...
... data transfer. 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 When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to display the SATA device information. There is installed in this mode, and if the...
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... you 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 Memclock Value [200MHz] Allows you to set the DRAM Timing Mode item to set the processor voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following sub-items...
... you 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 Memclock Value [200MHz] Allows you to set the DRAM Timing Mode item to set the processor voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following sub-items...
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.... Configuration options: [32MB] [64MB] [128MB] [256MB] AZALIA AUDIO [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the HD audio mode. Configuration options: [AC97] [HD Audio] 2-10 ASUS M2N68-AM SE2 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Memory Hole Remapping [Enabled] Enables or disables the memory remapping around memory hole. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Basic] [Good] [Super] [Max...
.... Configuration options: [32MB] [64MB] [128MB] [256MB] AZALIA AUDIO [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the HD audio mode. Configuration options: [AC97] [HD Audio] 2-10 ASUS M2N68-AM SE2 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Memory Hole Remapping [Enabled] Enables or disables the memory remapping around memory hole. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Basic] [Good] [Super] [Max...
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... appears to enable or disable support for the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) and the Advanced Power Management (APM). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-12 ASUS M2N68-AM SE2 Legacy USB Support [Auto] Allows you to be off . [Auto] - Suspend Mode ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC Support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled...
... appears to enable or disable support for the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) and the Advanced Power Management (APM). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-12 ASUS M2N68-AM SE2 Legacy USB Support [Auto] Allows you to be off . [Auto] - Suspend Mode ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC Support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled...
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...xxth Boot Device These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-14 ASUS M2N68-AM SE2 The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. 2.6 Boot menu ...Force BIOS] [Keep Current] Bootup Num-Lock [On] Allows you to be pressed when error occurs. Select an item then press to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature. Configuration options: [Removable Device] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM ] [Disabled] 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot [Enabled...
...xxth Boot Device These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-14 ASUS M2N68-AM SE2 The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. 2.6 Boot menu ...Force BIOS] [Keep Current] Bootup Num-Lock [On] Allows you to be pressed when error occurs. Select an item then press to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature. Configuration options: [Removable Device] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM ] [Disabled] 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot [Enabled...
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... bar to load the optimal or failsafe default values for user password when accessing the Setup utility. When you to exit. 2-16 ASUS M2N68-AM SE2 F10 key can be used for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system. Pressing does not immediately exit this menu... or from this menu. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] 2.7 Tools menu Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 Press ENTER ...
... bar to load the optimal or failsafe default values for user password when accessing the Setup utility. When you to exit. 2-16 ASUS M2N68-AM SE2 F10 key can be used for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system. Pressing does not immediately exit this menu... or from this menu. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] 2.7 Tools menu Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 Press ENTER ...