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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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... model 3.0 DirectX 9 graphics processor Maximum shared memory of 256MB Supports RGB with max. 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 AMD Phenom™FX /...100 LAN (continued on Windows® 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 you are using a Windows 32...
... model 3.0 DirectX 9 graphics processor Maximum shared memory of 256MB Supports RGB with max. 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 AMD Phenom™FX /...100 LAN (continued on Windows® 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 you are using a Windows 32...
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... I /O connectors BIOS Accessories Form Factor Support DVD ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - 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...
... I /O connectors BIOS Accessories Form Factor Support DVD ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - 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...
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... 3 and 4. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports connect to a microphone. This port is faster than the standard parallel ATA with Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s specification. Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using Serial ATA. This port connects to USB 2.0 devices. 7. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port... 6-channel configuration. Refer to the tape, CD, DVD player, or other VGA-compatible devices. 9. This 9-pin COM1 port is backward compatible with 133MB/s (Ultra DMA133). ASUS M2N68-AM SE2 1-10
... 3 and 4. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports connect to a microphone. This port is faster than the standard parallel ATA with Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s specification. Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using Serial ATA. This port connects to USB 2.0 devices. 7. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port... 6-channel configuration. Refer to the tape, CD, DVD player, or other VGA-compatible devices. 9. This 9-pin COM1 port is backward compatible with 133MB/s (Ultra DMA133). ASUS M2N68-AM SE2 1-10
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... Only the CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-Fan feature. ASUS M2N68-AM SE2 1-12 Connect the USB module cable to the CPU fan connector on the CPU fan connector. The USB 2.0 module is not a jumper! Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Connect the CPU fan cable.... DO NOT place a jumper cap on the motherboard, ensuring that supports up to a slot opening at +12V. DO NOT forget to connect the CPU fan cable to the USB connectors. 4. These USB connectors comply with the USB 2.0 specification that the black wire of each cable matches the...
... Only the CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-Fan feature. ASUS M2N68-AM SE2 1-12 Connect the USB module cable to the CPU fan connector on the CPU fan connector. The USB 2.0 module is not a jumper! Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Connect the CPU fan cable.... DO NOT place a jumper cap on the motherboard, ensuring that supports up to a slot opening at +12V. DO NOT forget to connect the CPU fan cable to the USB connectors. 4. These USB connectors comply with the USB 2.0 specification that the black wire of each cable matches the...
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... the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. 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 LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode. When set to [Auto], the data transfer from and to... if no SATA device is a separate submenu for each SATA device. 2.3.5 SATA 1-2 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of the general system specifications.
... the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. 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 LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode. When set to [Auto], the data transfer from and to... if no SATA device is a separate submenu for each SATA device. 2.3.5 SATA 1-2 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of the general system specifications.
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... (default). In S1 sleep state, the system appears suspended and stays in the S1 state. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-12 ASUS M2N68-AM SE2 Legacy USB Support [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable support for system suspend. Configuration options: [FullSpeed] [HiSpeed] 2.5 Power menu ...by a wake-up device or event, the system resumes to add additional tables as per Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. When signaled by OS. 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] Allows you to its working state exactly where it was left off and consumes...
... (default). In S1 sleep state, the system appears suspended and stays in the S1 state. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-12 ASUS M2N68-AM SE2 Legacy USB Support [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable support for system suspend. Configuration options: [FullSpeed] [HiSpeed] 2.5 Power menu ...by a wake-up device or event, the system resumes to add additional tables as per Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. When signaled by OS. 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] Allows you to its working state exactly where it was left off and consumes...