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...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 ...connectors 1-10 1.8 Software support 1-15 1.8.1 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 ...
...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 ...connectors 1-10 1.8 Software support 1-15 1.8.1 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 ...
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... menu 2-7 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 2-7 2.4.2 CPU Configuration 2-9 2.4.3 Chipset 2-10 2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration 2-11 2.4.5 PCI PnP 2-11 2.4.6 USB Configuration 2-11 2.5 Power menu 2-12 2.5.1 Suspend Mode 2-12 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support 2-12 2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support 2-13 2.5.4 APM Configuration 2-13 2.5.5 Hardware... Monitor 2-13 2.6 Boot menu 2-14 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 2-14 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 2-14 2.6.3 Security 2-15 2.7 Tools menu 2-16 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash...
... menu 2-7 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 2-7 2.4.2 CPU Configuration 2-9 2.4.3 Chipset 2-10 2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration 2-11 2.4.5 PCI PnP 2-11 2.4.6 USB Configuration 2-11 2.5 Power menu 2-12 2.5.1 Suspend Mode 2-12 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support 2-12 2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support 2-13 2.5.4 APM Configuration 2-13 2.5.5 Hardware... Monitor 2-13 2.6 Boot menu 2-14 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 2-14 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 2-14 2.6.3 Security 2-15 2.7 Tools menu 2-16 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash...
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...channel CODEC Supports Jack-detect and Multi-streaming Supports up to 10 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at the back panel) Realtek RTL8201CP Phy 10/100 LAN (continued on the next page) viii Refer to www.asus.com for the AM2+ CPU models. ** Refer to www.asus.com for ... to 4GB system memory * DDR2 1066 is recommended if you install a total memory of 256MB Supports RGB with max. 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...
...channel CODEC Supports Jack-detect and Multi-streaming Supports up to 10 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at the back panel) Realtek RTL8201CP Phy 10/100 LAN (continued on the next page) viii Refer to www.asus.com for the AM2+ CPU models. ** Refer to www.asus.com for ... to 4GB system memory * DDR2 1066 is recommended if you install a total memory of 256MB Supports RGB with max. 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...
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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...
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...
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... A* B* N/A • • GEIL • • • DDR2 1066 is supported by AM2+ CPU only. • The default DIMM frequency depends on the slot. 5. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards...motherboard is the standard way of dual-channel memory configuration. ASUS M2N68-AM SE2 1-6 Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at www.asus.com for the card. 2. Visit the ASUS website at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. SS: Single-sided / DS: Double-sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports ...
... A* B* N/A • • GEIL • • • DDR2 1066 is supported by AM2+ CPU only. • The default DIMM frequency depends on the slot. 5. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards...motherboard is the standard way of dual-channel memory configuration. ASUS M2N68-AM SE2 1-6 Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at www.asus.com for the card. 2. Visit the ASUS website at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. SS: Single-sided / DS: Double-sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports ...
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...install the module to the CPU fan connector on the CPU fan connector. 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 the CPU fan connector. DO NOT forget to connect the CPU fan cable to the ...connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. It is purchased separately. 5. 4. Doing so will damage the motherboard! ASUS M2N68-AM SE2 1-12 Connect the CPU fan cable to a slot opening at the back of 1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at +12V.
...install the module to the CPU fan connector on the CPU fan connector. 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 the CPU fan connector. DO NOT forget to connect the CPU fan cable to the ...connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. It is purchased separately. 5. 4. Doing so will damage the motherboard! ASUS M2N68-AM SE2 1-12 Connect the CPU fan cable to a slot opening at the back of 1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at +12V.
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... 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 the device occurs one sector at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. 2.3.5 SATA 1-2 While entering Setup, the BIOS... if the device was not previously formatted with LBA mode disabled. Select a device item then press to [Auto] enables the LBA mode if the device supports this menu.
... 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 the device occurs one sector at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. 2.3.5 SATA 1-2 While entering Setup, the BIOS... if the device was not previously formatted with LBA mode disabled. Select a device item then press to [Auto] enables the LBA mode if the device supports this menu.
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...ATX power supply that smartly adjusts the CPU fan speeds for more efficient system operation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.5 Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures. Select Ignored if you to enable or disable the ASUS... appear with set to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in rotations per minute (RPM). When set values. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled...
...ATX power supply that smartly adjusts the CPU fan speeds for more efficient system operation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.5 Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures. Select Ignored if you to enable or disable the ASUS... appear with set to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in rotations per minute (RPM). When set values. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled...