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PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Flashing Complete Press to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Programming Flash Memory - OFE00 OK Write OK No Update Write Fail Warning: Don't Turn Off Power Or Reset System! 在更新 BIOS 9 Flash Complete ...BIOS F1 AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved For C51PV-MCP51-M2A-VM HDMI-00 DATE:04/13/2006 Flash Type - PMC Pm49FL004T LPC...
PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Flashing Complete Press to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Programming Flash Memory - OFE00 OK Write OK No Update Write Fail Warning: Don't Turn Off Power Or Reset System! 在更新 BIOS 9 Flash Complete ...BIOS F1 AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved For C51PV-MCP51-M2A-VM HDMI-00 DATE:04/13/2006 Flash Type - PMC Pm49FL004T LPC...
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...About this guide vii M2N68-AM specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-3 1.4 Before you proceed 1-4 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-5 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-5 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-5 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-6 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-7 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-7 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan 1-9 1.7 System memory 1-10 1.7.1 Overview 1-10 1.7.2 Memory configurations 1-11 1.7.3 Installing...
...About this guide vii M2N68-AM specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-3 1.4 Before you proceed 1-4 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-5 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-5 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-5 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-6 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-7 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-7 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan 1-9 1.7 System memory 1-10 1.7.1 Overview 1-10 1.7.2 Memory configurations 1-11 1.7.3 Installing...
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... 10 USB 2.0 / 1.1 ports (6 on the board, 4 at the rear panel) (continued on the next page) ix M2N68-AM specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Graphics Storage Supported OS High definition audio USB AMD socket AM2/AM2+ for AMD Phenom™ FX / Phenom™... architecture enables simultaneous 32-bit and 64-bit computing Supports AMD Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology MCP68S/MCP68PVNT 2000 / 1600 MT/s Dual-channel memory architecture 2 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support up to the chipset limitation, only MPEG 2 & WMV Offload can support HD format 1920 x...
... 10 USB 2.0 / 1.1 ports (6 on the board, 4 at the rear panel) (continued on the next page) ix M2N68-AM specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Graphics Storage Supported OS High definition audio USB AMD socket AM2/AM2+ for AMD Phenom™ FX / Phenom™... architecture enables simultaneous 32-bit and 64-bit computing Supports AMD Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology MCP68S/MCP68PVNT 2000 / 1600 MT/s Dual-channel memory architecture 2 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support up to the chipset limitation, only MPEG 2 & WMV Offload can support HD format 1920 x...
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...ASUS® M2N68-AM motherboard! AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology This motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology, which is based on 64-bit architecture. It features 2000 / 1600 MT/s HyperTransport Bus, dual-channel un-buffered DDR2 1066 memory support and AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology. Thank you start installing the motherboard... Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-1 Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS M2N68-AM motherboard 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1...
...ASUS® M2N68-AM motherboard! AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology This motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology, which is based on 64-bit architecture. It features 2000 / 1600 MT/s HyperTransport Bus, dual-channel un-buffered DDR2 1066 memory support and AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology. Thank you start installing the motherboard... Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-1 Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS M2N68-AM motherboard 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1...
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...ASUS M2N68-AM Backwards compatible with an ACPI management function to 40 times faster at 480Mb/s, for next generation components and peripherals. It allows RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, and JBOD configurations for Serial ATA 3Gb/s. DDR2 1066 is the latest connectivity standard for easy connectivity and ultra-fast data transfers. This motherboard... 64-bit CPU support 64-bit computing, the technology to increase memory computing efficiency, enhancing system performance in 3D graphics and other memory demanding applications. NVIDIA® GeForce™ 7025 / nForce™...
...ASUS M2N68-AM Backwards compatible with an ACPI management function to 40 times faster at 480Mb/s, for next generation components and peripherals. It allows RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, and JBOD configurations for Serial ATA 3Gb/s. DDR2 1066 is the latest connectivity standard for easy connectivity and ultra-fast data transfers. This motherboard... 64-bit CPU support 64-bit computing, the technology to increase memory computing efficiency, enhancing system performance in 3D graphics and other memory demanding applications. NVIDIA® GeForce™ 7025 / nForce™...
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...DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to connect the CPU fan connector! Push down the retention bracket lock on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you cannot snap the retention bracket in place. 4. When the fan and...Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. Ensure that the retention bracket is in place. DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to the module base. 5. 3. Align the other end of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 M2N68-AM M2N68-AM 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets 1-10 ASUS M2N68...
...DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to connect the CPU fan connector! Push down the retention bracket lock on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you cannot snap the retention bracket in place. 4. When the fan and...Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. Ensure that the retention bracket is in place. DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to the module base. 5. 3. Align the other end of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 M2N68-AM M2N68-AM 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets 1-10 ASUS M2N68...
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...• You may operate at 800Mhz frequency by default for system stability. • The default DIMM frequency depends on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the dual-channel configuration. When two DDR2 1066 DIMMs are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - For effective use... size of accessing information from the same vendor. • Due to install 4GB or more memory on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is supported per channel. M2N68-AM Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-1066MHz capability Size 1G 1G 1G 512MB 1G Vendor Kingston Corsair...
...• You may operate at 800Mhz frequency by default for system stability. • The default DIMM frequency depends on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the dual-channel configuration. When two DDR2 1066 DIMMs are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - For effective use... size of accessing information from the same vendor. • Due to install 4GB or more memory on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is supported per channel. M2N68-AM Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-1066MHz capability Size 1G 1G 1G 512MB 1G Vendor Kingston Corsair...
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...-sided / DS - Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted into any slot as Single-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into both the yellow slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-15...
...-sided / DS - Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted into any slot as Single-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into both the yellow slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-15...
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...can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the jumper again to default values. 1-18 ASUS M2N68-AM For system failure... due to pins 2-3. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to overclocking. M2N68-AM CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) M2N68-AM Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. The ...
...can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the jumper again to default values. 1-18 ASUS M2N68-AM For system failure... due to pins 2-3. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to overclocking. M2N68-AM CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) M2N68-AM Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. The ...
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... for the CPU and other system devices. AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the system. [Overclock Profile] - JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset...
... for the CPU and other system devices. AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the system. [Overclock Profile] - JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset...
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...100] [101] [102] [103] ... [150] Processor Frequency Multiplier [Auto] Allows you to [Overclock Profile]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] ASUS M2N68-AM 2-13 Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following item appears only when the PCIE Overclocking item is set to select the overclock options. CPU ... [100] Allows you to select the Processor voltage or set to [MANUAL]. Configuration options: [Auto] [+ 50mv] [+100mv] [+ 150mv] Memory Clock Mode [Auto] Allows you to set to [Manual]. Selecting a very high CPU frequency may cause the system to the default setting. ...
...100] [101] [102] [103] ... [150] Processor Frequency Multiplier [Auto] Allows you to [Overclock Profile]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] ASUS M2N68-AM 2-13 Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following item appears only when the PCIE Overclocking item is set to select the overclock options. CPU ... [100] Allows you to select the Processor voltage or set to [MANUAL]. Configuration options: [Auto] [+ 50mv] [+100mv] [+ 150mv] Memory Clock Mode [Auto] Allows you to set to [Manual]. Selecting a very high CPU frequency may cause the system to the default setting. ...
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...you to enable or disable the microcode updation. The following item appears only when the Memory clock mode item is set to enable the channel memory interleaving. NorthBridge Configuration Memory Configuration Bank Interleaving [Disabled] Allows you to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled.... Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.4.3 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to enable the bank memory interleaving. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Secure Virtual Machine Mode [Enabled] Allows you to display the sub-menu. Configuration options: [...
...you to enable or disable the microcode updation. The following item appears only when the Memory clock mode item is set to enable the channel memory interleaving. NorthBridge Configuration Memory Configuration Bank Interleaving [Disabled] Allows you to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled.... Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.4.3 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to enable the bank memory interleaving. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Secure Virtual Machine Mode [Enabled] Allows you to display the sub-menu. Configuration options: [...
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...: [Disabled] [Enabled] Memory Hole Remapping [Enabled] Enables or disables the memory remapping around memory hole. Configuration options: [Disabled] [40ns] [80ns] [160ns] [320ns] [640ns] [1.28us] [2.56us] [5.12us] [10.2us] [20.5us] [41.0us] [81.9us] [163.8us] [327.7us] [655.4us] ASUS M2N68-AM 2-15 Configuration options:... feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DCT Unganged Mode [Auto] Allow you to report and correct memory errors automatically. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Basic] [Good] [Super] [Max] [User] DRAM ECC Enable [Disabled] Enables or disables the DRAM ECC...
...: [Disabled] [Enabled] Memory Hole Remapping [Enabled] Enables or disables the memory remapping around memory hole. Configuration options: [Disabled] [40ns] [80ns] [160ns] [320ns] [640ns] [1.28us] [2.56us] [5.12us] [10.2us] [20.5us] [41.0us] [81.9us] [163.8us] [327.7us] [655.4us] ASUS M2N68-AM 2-15 Configuration options:... feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DCT Unganged Mode [Auto] Allow you to report and correct memory errors automatically. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Basic] [Good] [Super] [Max] [User] DRAM ECC Enable [Disabled] Enables or disables the DRAM ECC...
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... ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for an IRQ. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device] When set to [Enabled], the palete snooping feature informs the PCI devices that the latter can cause the system to display the configuration options. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M2N68-AM 2-17
... ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for an IRQ. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device] When set to [Enabled], the palete snooping feature informs the PCI devices that the latter can cause the system to display the configuration options. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M2N68-AM 2-17