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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...Installing an operating system 1-15 1.8.2 Support DVD 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...Installing an operating system 1-15 1.8.2 Support DVD 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 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, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, ACPI2.0, SM BIOS 2.5 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable...
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, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, ACPI2.0, SM BIOS 2.5 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable...
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... wake-up (3-pin USBPW5-10) Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to overclocking. ASUS M2N68-AM SE2 1-8 Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system ...the jumper cap from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in reduced power mode). Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to pins 1-2. 3. For system failure due to additional USB ports. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You...
... wake-up (3-pin USBPW5-10) Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to overclocking. ASUS M2N68-AM SE2 1-8 Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system ...the jumper cap from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in reduced power mode). Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to pins 1-2. 3. For system failure due to additional USB ports. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You...
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... supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector. ASUS M2N68-AM SE2 1-14 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for the system power button. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) ... system ON or puts the system in SLEEP or SOFT-OFF mode depending on the system power, and blinks when the system is in the BIOS is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to the HDD. • Power/Soft-off the system power. 9. 8. See page 2-10 ...
... supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector. ASUS M2N68-AM SE2 1-14 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for the system power button. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) ... system ON or puts the system in SLEEP or SOFT-OFF mode depending on the system power, and blinks when the system is in the BIOS is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to the HDD. • Power/Soft-off the system power. 9. 8. See page 2-10 ...
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... to a USB port, then launch EZ Flash 2 in either of the following : ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.34 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: M2N68-AM SE2 VER: 0207 (H:00 B01) DATE: 01/07/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note.... • Press + during POST to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 ASUS M2N68-AM SE2 Updating from a file, then click Next. Locate the BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Press to enable it. 2. b. Download the latest BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Go to the ...
... to a USB port, then launch EZ Flash 2 in either of the following : ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.34 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: M2N68-AM SE2 VER: 0207 (H:00 B01) DATE: 01/07/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note.... • Press + during POST to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 ASUS M2N68-AM SE2 Updating from a file, then click Next. Locate the BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Press to enable it. 2. b. Download the latest BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Go to the ...
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... Screen Select Item +- Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. See section 2.8 Exit menu. • The BIOS setup screens in this section are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your data or system. Using the power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to "Run Setup." They may ...match what you see on . Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit System Time 19:34:30] System Date [Wed 08/27/2008] IDE Configuration Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to set the system date. 2-4 ASUS M2N68-AM SE2 Change Field Tab Select Field 2.3.1 System Time [...
... Screen Select Item +- Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. See section 2.8 Exit menu. • The BIOS setup screens in this section are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your data or system. Using the power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to "Run Setup." They may ...match what you see on . Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit System Time 19:34:30] System Date [Wed 08/27/2008] IDE Configuration Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to set the system date. 2-4 ASUS M2N68-AM SE2 Change Field Tab Select Field 2.3.1 System Time [...
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...2.3.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of SATA devices. 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 These items show Not Detected if no SATA device is a separate submenu for... set to [Auto], the data transfer from and to [Auto] enables the LBA mode if the device supports this menu. The BIOS automatically detects the items in the system. There is installed in this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA...
...2.3.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of SATA devices. 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 These items show Not Detected if no SATA device is a separate submenu for... set to [Auto], the data transfer from and to [Auto] enables the LBA mode if the device supports this menu. The BIOS automatically detects the items in the system. There is installed in this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA...
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...self tests (POST) while booting to decrease the time needed to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Hit 'DEL' Message Display [Enabled] When set to [Disabled], BIOS performs all the POST items. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Full ...devices. Main Advanced Boot Settings Power Boot Device Priority BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Boot Settings Configuration Security Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-14 ASUS M2N68-AM SE2 Select an item then press to be pressed when ...
...self tests (POST) while booting to decrease the time needed to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Hit 'DEL' Message Display [Enabled] When set to [Disabled], BIOS performs all the POST items. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Full ...devices. Main Advanced Boot Settings Power Boot Device Priority BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Boot Settings Configuration Security Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-14 ASUS M2N68-AM SE2 Select an item then press to be pressed when ...
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...utility doesn't support : 1.NTFS format 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to select and update BIOS. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] 2.7 Tools menu Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 Press ENTER to run the utility to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. F10 key can be used... , a confirmation message appears. When you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to exit. 2-16 ASUS M2N68-AM SE2 Password Check [Setup] When set to clear the user password. Clear User Password Select this item to...
...utility doesn't support : 1.NTFS format 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to select and update BIOS. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] 2.7 Tools menu Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 Press ENTER to run the utility to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. F10 key can be used... , a confirmation message appears. When you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to exit. 2-16 ASUS M2N68-AM SE2 Password Check [Setup] When set to clear the user password. Clear User Password Select this item to...