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...you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS M2N68 PLUS motherboard 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard support DVD User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-1 This motherboard also ...CPUs in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M2N68 PLUS motherboard! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the new 45nm manufacturing ...
...you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS M2N68 PLUS motherboard 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard support DVD User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-1 This motherboard also ...CPUs in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M2N68 PLUS motherboard! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the new 45nm manufacturing ...
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... transfer rate up to www.asus.com 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. ALC662 also supports the Windows® Vista Premium OS. 1-2 ASUS M2N68 PLUS DDR2 1066 is supported by AM3...
... transfer rate up to www.asus.com 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. ALC662 also supports the Windows® Vista Premium OS. 1-2 ASUS M2N68 PLUS DDR2 1066 is supported by AM3...
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..., place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in soft-off mode. 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. M2N68 PLUS SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off M2N68 PLUS Onboard LED 1-4 ASUS M2N68 PLUS Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them due to static electricity • Hold...
..., place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in soft-off mode. 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. M2N68 PLUS SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off M2N68 PLUS Onboard LED 1-4 ASUS M2N68 PLUS Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them due to static electricity • Hold...
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1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1 2 20.3cm(8.0in) KBMS ATX12V COM LPT CPU Socket DDR2-1066 DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) EATXPWR 30.5cm(12.0in) 4PHASE POWER 5000HRS VRM USB34 LAN1_USB12 CPU_FAN AUDIO PCIEX1_1 M2N68 PLUS 1000M LAN Realtek PCIEX16 3 8211CL SATA RAID Lithium Cell 4 PCIEX1_2 CMOS Power PCI1 SB_PWR NVIDIA® MCP68 SE Super I/O SATA4 PCI2 SATA3 5 SATA2 ALC 662 AAFP PCI3 CD SPDIF_OUT PCI4 8Mb BIOS SATA1 6 CLRTC PRI_IDE SPEAKER 7 USB56 USB78 USB910 F_PANEL 8 14 13 12 11 10 9 1-6 ASUS M2N68 PLUS
1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1 2 20.3cm(8.0in) KBMS ATX12V COM LPT CPU Socket DDR2-1066 DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) EATXPWR 30.5cm(12.0in) 4PHASE POWER 5000HRS VRM USB34 LAN1_USB12 CPU_FAN AUDIO PCIEX1_1 M2N68 PLUS 1000M LAN Realtek PCIEX16 3 8211CL SATA RAID Lithium Cell 4 PCIEX1_2 CMOS Power PCI1 SB_PWR NVIDIA® MCP68 SE Super I/O SATA4 PCI2 SATA3 5 SATA2 ALC 662 AAFP PCI3 CD SPDIF_OUT PCI4 8Mb BIOS SATA1 6 CLRTC PRI_IDE SPEAKER 7 USB56 USB78 USB910 F_PANEL 8 14 13 12 11 10 9 1-6 ASUS M2N68 PLUS
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DO NOT force the CPU into the socket until it fits in place, push down the socket lever to plug this connector. 1-8 ASUS M2N68 PLUS Small triangle 5. Gold triangle 7. You can occur if you fail to secure the CPU. Hardware monitoring errors can also refer to a 90°-100° ...
DO NOT force the CPU into the socket until it fits in place, push down the socket lever to plug this connector. 1-8 ASUS M2N68 PLUS Small triangle 5. Gold triangle 7. You can occur if you fail to secure the CPU. Hardware monitoring errors can also refer to a 90°-100° ...
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3. Align the other end of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: Channel Channel A Channel B 1-10 Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 ASUS M2N68 PLUS When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place. A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared ...
3. Align the other end of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: Channel Channel A Channel B 1-10 Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 ASUS M2N68 PLUS When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place. A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared ...
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...; • • • DDR2-1066MHz capability Vendor Part No. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. 1-12 ASUS M2N68 PLUS SS - Double - Heat-Sink Package GL2L128M88BA25AB Chip DIMM support Brand A* B* N/A • • GEIL • • • Due to AM2+/AM3 CPU limitation...
...; • • • DDR2-1066MHz capability Vendor Part No. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. 1-12 ASUS M2N68 PLUS SS - Double - Heat-Sink Package GL2L128M88BA25AB Chip DIMM support Brand A* B* N/A • • GEIL • • • Due to AM2+/AM3 CPU limitation...
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... the slots and the expansion cards that came with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Ensure to the chassis with the PCI Express specifications. 1-14 ASUS M2N68 PLUS See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that complies with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Assign an IRQ to use...
... the slots and the expansion cards that came with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Ensure to the chassis with the PCI Express specifications. 1-14 ASUS M2N68 PLUS See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that complies with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Assign an IRQ to use...
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... based on the OS). This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other devices. 3. This port allows Gigabit connection to configure the setting. 1-16 ASUS M2N68 PLUS Line Out port (lime). This port connects a microphone. LAN (RJ-45) port. Microphone port (pink). This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other...
... based on the OS). This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other devices. 3. This port allows Gigabit connection to configure the setting. 1-16 ASUS M2N68 PLUS Line Out port (lime). This port connects a microphone. LAN (RJ-45) port. Microphone port (pink). This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other...
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...(s). IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) The onboard IDE connector is set as "Cable-Select", ensure that all other device jumpers have the same setting. 1-18 ASUS M2N68 PLUS Single device Two devices Drive jumper setting Cable-Select or Master Cable-Select Master Slave Mode of the following modes to match the covered hole...
...(s). IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) The onboard IDE connector is set as "Cable-Select", ensure that all other device jumpers have the same setting. 1-18 ASUS M2N68 PLUS Single device Two devices Drive jumper setting Cable-Select or Master Cable-Select Master Slave Mode of the following modes to match the covered hole...
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... audio capability. • By default, this connector, set to [HD Audio]. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB 78, USB910) These connectors are for details. 1-20 ASUS M2N68 PLUS Connect one end of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard...
... audio capability. • By default, this connector, set to [HD Audio]. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB 78, USB910) These connectors are for details. 1-20 ASUS M2N68 PLUS Connect one end of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard...
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... > Control Panel > Sounds and Audio Devices > Sound Playback to the fan connector. Only the CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-Fan feature. 9. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to configure the setting. 1-22 ASUS M2N68 PLUS 8. Ensure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of 1 A~2.22 A (26.64 W max...
... > Control Panel > Sounds and Audio Devices > Sound Playback to the fan connector. Only the CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-Fan feature. 9. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to configure the setting. 1-22 ASUS M2N68 PLUS 8. Ensure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of 1 A~2.22 A (26.64 W max...
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...from the BIN folder. The contents of your computer. To run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD to run the DVD. 1-24 ASUS M2N68 PLUS The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your OS documentation for detailed information. • Ensure that you ...Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to maximize the features of the Support DVD are subject to avail all motherboard features. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to the optical drive. 1.11 Software support 1.11.1 Installing an operating...
...from the BIN folder. The contents of your computer. To run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD to run the DVD. 1-24 ASUS M2N68 PLUS The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your OS documentation for detailed information. • Ensure that you ...Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to maximize the features of the Support DVD are subject to avail all motherboard features. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to the optical drive. 1.11 Software support 1.11.1 Installing an operating...
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...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 When the correct BIOS file is found , EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. • ...Open window, then click Open. 3. Press to display the following: ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.34 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: M2N68 PLUS VER: 0201 DATE: 02/03/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch...
...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 When the correct BIOS file is found , EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. • ...Open window, then click Open. 3. Press to display the following: ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.34 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: M2N68 PLUS VER: 0201 DATE: 02/03/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch...
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...Power-On Self-Test (POST) to ensure system compatibility and stability. Otherwise, POST continues with the opportunity to run this motherboard. 2-4 ASUS M2N68 PLUS The Setup program is designed to your data or system. For example, you can cause damage to make your selections from the available ...from a running operating system can enable the security password feature or change the configuration of your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for most conditions to use the Setup program, you with its test routines. If you...
...Power-On Self-Test (POST) to ensure system compatibility and stability. Otherwise, POST continues with the opportunity to run this motherboard. 2-4 ASUS M2N68 PLUS The Setup program is designed to your data or system. For example, you can cause damage to make your selections from the available ...from a running operating system can enable the security password feature or change the configuration of your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for most conditions to use the Setup program, you with its test routines. If you...
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... 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 Scroll bar 2-6 ASUS M2N68 PLUS Press the / arrow keys or / keys to configure system Time. 2.2.9 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the screen. To display the submenu, select the item...
... 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 Scroll bar 2-6 ASUS M2N68 PLUS Press the / arrow keys or / keys to configure system Time. 2.2.9 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the screen. To display the submenu, select the item...
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... the appropriate IDE device type. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) M [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-8 ASUS M2N68 PLUS Select a device item then press to the device occurs one sector at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA...
... the appropriate IDE device type. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) M [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-8 ASUS M2N68 PLUS Select a device item then press to the device occurs one sector at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA...
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... [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU frequency. Memclock Value [200 MHz] Allows you to select the PCI Express frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [DCT 0] 2-10 ASUS M2N68 PLUS The following item appears only when the CPU Overclocking item is set to [Overclock Profile]. CPU Frequency (MHz) [200.0] Allows you to set the memory...
... [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU frequency. Memclock Value [200 MHz] Allows you to select the PCI Express frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [DCT 0] 2-10 ASUS M2N68 PLUS The following item appears only when the CPU Overclocking item is set to [Overclock Profile]. CPU Frequency (MHz) [200.0] Allows you to set the memory...
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... the generation of Address bits [20:16,9] ] Enable Clock to All DIMMs [Disabled] Enables or disables clock to all DIMMs. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-12 ASUS M2N68 PLUS The value ranges from 1.85000V to enable the channel memory interleaving. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.4.3 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced...
... the generation of Address bits [20:16,9] ] Enable Clock to All DIMMs [Disabled] Enables or disables clock to all DIMMs. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-12 ASUS M2N68 PLUS The value ranges from 1.85000V to enable the channel memory interleaving. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.4.3 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced...
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... the Plug and Play devices not required for Legacy USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives. Configuration options: [FullSpeed] [HiSpeed] 2-14 ASUS M2N68 PLUS Configuration options: [Disabled] [378] [278] [3BC] Parallel Port Mode [Normal] Allows you to change the USB-related features. Configuration options: [Normal] [EPP] [ECP] [EPP+ECP...
... the Plug and Play devices not required for Legacy USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives. Configuration options: [FullSpeed] [HiSpeed] 2-14 ASUS M2N68 PLUS Configuration options: [Disabled] [378] [278] [3BC] Parallel Port Mode [Normal] Allows you to change the USB-related features. Configuration options: [Normal] [EPP] [ECP] [EPP+ECP...