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Contents 1.11 Software support 1-24 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-24 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-24 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 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-5 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-5 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-6 2.2.4 Menu items 2-6 2.2.5 Submenu items 2-6 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-6 2.2.7 General help 2-6 2.2.8 Pop-up window 2-6 2.2.9 Scroll bar 2-6 2.3 Main menu 2-7 2.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx 2-7 ...
Contents 1.11 Software support 1-24 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-24 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-24 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 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-5 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-5 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-6 2.2.4 Menu items 2-6 2.2.5 Submenu items 2-6 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-6 2.2.7 General help 2-6 2.2.8 Pop-up window 2-6 2.2.9 Scroll bar 2-6 2.3 Main menu 2-7 2.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx 2-7 ...
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... recognize less than 3GB. M2N68 PLUS specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage Audio USB LAN ASUS special features AMD® Phenom™ X4 / Phenom™ X3 / Athlon™ X2 / Athlon™ / Sempron™ processors (socket AM2+/AM2) Compatible with external Realtek 8211CL-GR PHY ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - ASUS Q-Fan ASUS EZ DIY - Nvidia® nForce630a 2000 / 1600 MT/s Dual-channel memory architecture 2 x 240-pin DIMM slots support unbuffered ECC and non-ECC...
... recognize less than 3GB. M2N68 PLUS specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage Audio USB LAN ASUS special features AMD® Phenom™ X4 / Phenom™ X3 / Athlon™ X2 / Athlon™ / Sempron™ processors (socket AM2+/AM2) Compatible with external Realtek 8211CL-GR PHY ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - ASUS Q-Fan ASUS EZ DIY - Nvidia® nForce630a 2000 / 1600 MT/s Dual-channel memory architecture 2 x 240-pin DIMM slots support unbuffered ECC and non-ECC...
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M2N68 PLUS specifications summary Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS Accessories Form Factor Support DVD 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port 1 x PS/2 Mouse port 1 x LAN (RJ45) port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 6-channel Audio ports 1 x LPT port 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 1 x High Definition Front panel audio connector 4 x SATA connectors 1 x CD audio-in connector 1 x Speaker connector 1 x S/PDIF Out connector 1 x CPU Fan connector 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x system panel connector 8Mb ...
M2N68 PLUS specifications summary Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS Accessories Form Factor Support DVD 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port 1 x PS/2 Mouse port 1 x LAN (RJ45) port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 6-channel Audio ports 1 x LPT port 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 1 x High Definition Front panel audio connector 4 x SATA connectors 1 x CD audio-in connector 1 x Speaker connector 1 x S/PDIF Out connector 1 x CPU Fan connector 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x system panel connector 8Mb ...
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...storage specifications. ALC662 also supports the Windows® Vista Premium OS. 1-2 ASUS M2N68 PLUS It also supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5, and JBOD configurations for a cool and quiet operating environment. Dual channel DDR2 1066 support This motherboard supports DDR2 1066, which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for Serial ATA drives. 6-channel High Definition Audio The onboard 6-channel ALC662 High Definition Audio CODEC enables high-quality audio that automatically detects peripherals plugged into the audio I/O jacks. AMD...
...storage specifications. ALC662 also supports the Windows® Vista Premium OS. 1-2 ASUS M2N68 PLUS It also supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5, and JBOD configurations for a cool and quiet operating environment. Dual channel DDR2 1066 support This motherboard supports DDR2 1066, which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for Serial ATA drives. 6-channel High Definition Audio The onboard 6-channel ALC662 High Definition Audio CODEC enables high-quality audio that automatically detects peripherals plugged into the audio I/O jacks. AMD...
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... PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that you removed earlier. 6. Ensure to the card. 3. Failure to do not need to use . 4. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings...
... PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that you removed earlier. 6. Ensure to the card. 3. Failure to do not need to use . 4. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings...
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... 6-channel Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Bass/Center Ensure that the audio device of Sound playback is for the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 6. Parallel port. This port allows Gigabit connection to configure the setting. 1-16 ASUS M2N68 PLUS Go to Start > Control Panel > Sounds and Audio Devices > Sound Playback to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. LAN (RJ-45) port. 1.10 1.10.1 Connectors Rear panel connectors 1. PS/2 Mouse port. This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other devices...
... 6-channel Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Bass/Center Ensure that the audio device of Sound playback is for the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 6. Parallel port. This port allows Gigabit connection to configure the setting. 1-16 ASUS M2N68 PLUS Go to Start > Control Panel > Sounds and Audio Devices > Sound Playback to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. LAN (RJ-45) port. 1.10 1.10.1 Connectors Rear panel connectors 1. PS/2 Mouse port. This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other devices...
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... than the standard parallel ATA with Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s specification. Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using Serial ATA. • For detailed instructions on how to configure RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 0+1, RAID 5, and JBOD, refer to the RAID manual in the support DVD. • If you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5, and JBOD configurations through the onboard controller. See page 2-7 for Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. The data transfer rate of the...
... than the standard parallel ATA with Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s specification. Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using Serial ATA. • For detailed instructions on how to configure RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 0+1, RAID 5, and JBOD, refer to the RAID manual in the support DVD. • If you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5, and JBOD configurations through the onboard controller. See page 2-7 for Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. The data transfer rate of the...
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... Sound playback is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). Insufficient air flow inside the system may be different based on the OS). These are not jumpers! Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is Realtek High Definition Audio (the name may damage the motherboard components. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to configure the setting. 1-22 ASUS M2N68 PLUS Only the CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-Fan feature. 9. 8. Connect...
... Sound playback is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). Insufficient air flow inside the system may be different based on the OS). These are not jumpers! Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is Realtek High Definition Audio (the name may damage the motherboard components. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to configure the setting. 1-22 ASUS M2N68 PLUS Only the CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-Fan feature. 9. 8. Connect...
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... Click an item to install If Autorun is enabled in this chapter for updates. The contents of your computer. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Use the setup procedures presented in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. 1.11 Software support 1.11.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/Vista Operating Systems (OS). To run the DVD. 1-24 ASUS M2N68 PLUS
... Click an item to install If Autorun is enabled in this chapter for updates. The contents of your computer. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Use the setup procedures presented in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. 1.11 Software support 1.11.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/Vista Operating Systems (OS). To run the DVD. 1-24 ASUS M2N68 PLUS
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... original motherboard BIOS using this utility. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. From the dropdown list, select any of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to complete the installation. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select then click Next. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. 3. Place the support DVD in the support DVD that allows...
... original motherboard BIOS using this utility. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. From the dropdown list, select any of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to complete the installation. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select then click Next. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. 3. Place the support DVD in the support DVD that allows...
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.../2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [V] Drive Info [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [ESC] Exit • Enter the BIOS setup program. You can support devices such as USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 ASUS M2N68 PLUS Select Update BIOS...
.../2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [V] Drive Info [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [ESC] Exit • Enter the BIOS setup program. You can support devices such as USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 ASUS M2N68 PLUS Select Update BIOS...
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.... Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to select a field. Use the navigation keys to display a list of the field opposite the item. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor [Auto] [Disabled] [EDniOsapabtbilloendesd] Enabled Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to display a pop-up window." 2.2.7 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is user‑configurable, you can change the settings. To display the submenu...
.... Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to select a field. Use the navigation keys to display a list of the field opposite the item. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor [Auto] [Disabled] [EDniOsapabtbilloendesd] Enabled Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to display a pop-up window." 2.2.7 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is user‑configurable, you can change the settings. To display the submenu...
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... an item then press to navigate through them. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Device 0] [Device 0/1] nVidia RAID Function [Disabled] Allows you an overview of the basic system information. 2.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you to enable or disable the nVidia RAID function. Onboard IDE Controller [Enabled] Allows you to configure system Time. Use [+] or [-] to enable or disable the onboard IDE controller. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit System Time 19:34:30] System...
... an item then press to navigate through them. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Device 0] [Device 0/1] nVidia RAID Function [Disabled] Allows you an overview of the basic system information. 2.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you to enable or disable the nVidia RAID function. Onboard IDE Controller [Enabled] Allows you to configure system Time. Use [+] or [-] to enable or disable the onboard IDE controller. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit System Time 19:34:30] System...
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... options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART monitoring). Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-8 ASUS M2N68 PLUS There is a separate submenu for each IDE/SATA device. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto...
... options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART monitoring). Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-8 ASUS M2N68 PLUS There is a separate submenu for each IDE/SATA device. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto...
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...Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Auto - Standard - Loads overclocking profiles with optimal parameters for the system. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-9 Loads the optimal settings for the CPU and other system devices. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Adjust System Frequency/Voltage...
...Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Auto - Standard - Loads overclocking profiles with optimal parameters for the system. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-9 Loads the optimal settings for the CPU and other system devices. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Adjust System Frequency/Voltage...
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.... Configuration options: [Disabled] [Address bits 6] [Address bits 12] [XOR of Address bits [20:16,6] ] [XOR of ACPI_PPC, _PSS, and _PCT objects. GART Error Reporting [Disabled] This option should remain disabled for testing purpose. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Secure Virtual Machine Mode [Enabled] Allows you to all DIMMs. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-12 ASUS M2N68 PLUS Select an item then press to enable or disable the AMD Secure Virtual Machine mode. The driver developer may enable it for the normal operation. Configuration options: [Auto...
.... Configuration options: [Disabled] [Address bits 6] [Address bits 12] [XOR of Address bits [20:16,6] ] [XOR of ACPI_PPC, _PSS, and _PCT objects. GART Error Reporting [Disabled] This option should remain disabled for testing purpose. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Secure Virtual Machine Mode [Enabled] Allows you to all DIMMs. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-12 ASUS M2N68 PLUS Select an item then press to enable or disable the AMD Secure Virtual Machine mode. The driver developer may enable it for the normal operation. Configuration options: [Auto...
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... Onboard LAN. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Front Panel Select [HD Audio] Allows you to report and correct memory errors automatically. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] MCP68SE ACPI HPET TABLE [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable CP68SE ACPI HPET TABLE. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DCT Unganged Mode [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable Unganed mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Basic] [Good] [Super] [Max] [User] SouthBridge Configuration Primary Graphics Adapter [PCIE -> PCI] Display Device Priority, from high to set HD Audio mode...
... Onboard LAN. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Front Panel Select [HD Audio] Allows you to report and correct memory errors automatically. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] MCP68SE ACPI HPET TABLE [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable CP68SE ACPI HPET TABLE. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DCT Unganged Mode [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable Unganed mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Basic] [Good] [Super] [Max] [User] SouthBridge Configuration Primary Graphics Adapter [PCIE -> PCI] Display Device Priority, from high to set HD Audio mode...
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...] [IRQ7] 2.4.5 PCI PnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for Legacy USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives. Select an item then press to select the Parallel Port mode. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] Enables or disables the USB 2.0 Controller. Setting to Auto allows...
...] [IRQ7] 2.4.5 PCI PnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for Legacy USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives. Select an item then press to select the Parallel Port mode. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] Enables or disables the USB 2.0 Controller. Setting to Auto allows...
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...] - Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-15 When signaled by OS. 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] Allows you to its working state exactly where it was left off. [Auto] - When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). Configuration options: [Power On] [Power Off] Power On By PCI(-E) Device [Disabled] When set to turn on the system through a PCI LAN or modem card. Select...
...] - Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-15 When signaled by OS. 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] Allows you to its working state exactly where it was left off. [Auto] - When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). Configuration options: [Power On] [Power Off] Power On By PCI(-E) Device [Disabled] When set to turn on the system through a PCI LAN or modem card. Select...
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... set the CD-ROM drive as the first boot device. Configuration options: [Removable Device] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM ] [Disabled] 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot [Enabled] Enabling this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature. AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets the display mode for the NumLock. 2.6 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to select the power-on state for option ROM. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to display the sub-menu. Main Advanced Boot Settings Power Boot Device Priority BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Boot...
... set the CD-ROM drive as the first boot device. Configuration options: [Removable Device] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM ] [Disabled] 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot [Enabled] Enabling this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature. AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets the display mode for the NumLock. 2.6 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to select the power-on state for option ROM. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to display the sub-menu. Main Advanced Boot Settings Power Boot Device Priority BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Boot...