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...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 ...1-10 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...
...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 ...1-10 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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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. resolution 1920 x 1440 @ 75MHz*32bpp 1 x PCIe x16 slot 1 x ...next page) viii Hence, a total installed memory of 4GB or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB is supported by AM2+ CPU only. Refer to www.asus.com for the AM2+ CPU models. ** Refer to www.asus.com for AMD Phenom™FX / ...
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. resolution 1920 x 1440 @ 75MHz*32bpp 1 x PCIe x16 slot 1 x ...next page) viii Hence, a total installed memory of 4GB or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB is supported by AM2+ CPU only. Refer to www.asus.com for the AM2+ CPU models. ** Refer to www.asus.com for AMD Phenom™FX / ...
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...or less. Use a 64-bit Windows® OS if you want to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up to the memory address limitation on the 32-bit Windows® OS, when you do either of 2GB DIMMs on ... excess memory from the same vendor. • Due to 4GB memory modules on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - ASUS M2N68-AM SE2 1-4...
...or less. Use a 64-bit Windows® OS if you want to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up to the memory address limitation on the 32-bit Windows® OS, when you do either of 2GB DIMMs on ... excess memory from the same vendor. • Due to 4GB memory modules on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - ASUS M2N68-AM SE2 1-4...
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... accessing information from a memory module. Failure to do so may need to install expansion cards. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Align the card connector with the screw. 6. ASUS M2N68-AM SE2 1-6 The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an...
... accessing information from a memory module. Failure to do so may need to install expansion cards. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Align the card connector with the screw. 6. ASUS M2N68-AM SE2 1-6 The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an...
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...the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.5.3 PCI slot The PCI slots support cards such as system passwords. 1-7 Chapter 1: Product introduction You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by adjusting the software settings. 1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin... LAN cards, SCSI cards, USB cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI specifications. 1.5.4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.5.5 PCI Express x16 slot This...
...the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.5.3 PCI slot The PCI slots support cards such as system passwords. 1-7 Chapter 1: Product introduction You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by adjusting the software settings. 1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin... LAN cards, SCSI cards, USB cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI specifications. 1.5.4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.5.5 PCI Express x16 slot This...
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...mode if the device supports this menu. LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode. 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 The BIOS automatically ...transfers. 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 automatically detects the presence of the general system specifications. ...
...mode if the device supports this menu. LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode. 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 The BIOS automatically ...transfers. 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 automatically detects the presence of the general system specifications. ...