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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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...motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard..., peripherals, or components. The illustration below shows the location of accessories. Onboard LED This motherboard... comes with the component. • Before you start installing the motherboard...for buying an ASUS® M2N68-AM SE2 motherboard! Before you ...
...motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard..., peripherals, or components. The illustration below shows the location of accessories. Onboard LED This motherboard... comes with the component. • Before you start installing the motherboard...for buying an ASUS® M2N68-AM SE2 motherboard! Before you ...
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...ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 2. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB 78, USB910) 10. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) 15. The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard...1-14 1-7 ASUS M2N68-AM SE2 1-2 USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW 5-10) 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 ...
...ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 2. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB 78, USB910) 10. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) 15. The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard...1-14 1-7 ASUS M2N68-AM SE2 1-2 USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW 5-10) 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 ...
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...® OS, when you install 4GB or more memory on Windows® XP Professional x64 and Vista x64 editions. ASUS M2N68-AM SE2 1-4 Install a maximum of 2GB DIMMs on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the dual-channel configuration. Use a 64-bit Windows® OS if you do either... of the lower-sized channel for the OS can be about 3GB or less. This motherboard supports up of 256 megabits (...
...® OS, when you install 4GB or more memory on Windows® XP Professional x64 and Vista x64 editions. ASUS M2N68-AM SE2 1-4 Install a maximum of 2GB DIMMs on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the dual-channel configuration. Use a 64-bit Windows® OS if you do either... of the lower-sized channel for the OS can be about 3GB or less. This motherboard supports up of 256 megabits (...
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...). 3. ASUS M2N68-AM SE2 1-6 Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. DDR2-1066MHz capability Vendor Part No. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at www.asus.com for the card. 2. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you physical injury and damage motherboard...
...). 3. ASUS M2N68-AM SE2 1-6 Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. DDR2-1066MHz capability Vendor Part No. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at www.asus.com for the card. 2. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you physical injury and damage motherboard...
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... cable to the CPU fan connector on the CPU fan connector. ASUS M2N68-AM SE2 1-12 Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to 480Mbps connection speed. Doing so will damage the motherboard! CPU fan connector (4-pin CPU_FAN) The CPU fan connector supports ... 1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at the back of the connector. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Only the CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-Fan feature. These USB connectors comply with the USB 2.0 specification that the black wire of each cable matches the ground...
... cable to the CPU fan connector on the CPU fan connector. ASUS M2N68-AM SE2 1-12 Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to 480Mbps connection speed. Doing so will damage the motherboard! CPU fan connector (4-pin CPU_FAN) The CPU fan connector supports ... 1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at the back of the connector. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Only the CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-Fan feature. These USB connectors comply with the USB 2.0 specification that the black wire of each cable matches the ground...
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...ASUS M2N68-AM SE2 Change Field Tab Select Field 2.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to set the system time. 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you see on . Using the power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to download the latest BIOS file for this section are installing a motherboard..., reconfiguring your data or system. This section explains how to configure your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to force reset from the operating system. • The default ...
...ASUS M2N68-AM SE2 Change Field Tab Select Field 2.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to set the system time. 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you see on . Using the power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to download the latest BIOS file for this section are installing a motherboard..., reconfiguring your data or system. This section explains how to configure your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to force reset from the operating system. • The default ...