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... EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE... or may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED ...
... EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE... or may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED ...
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Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide vii M2N68 PLUS 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 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-7 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-7 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and ...
Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide vii M2N68 PLUS 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 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-7 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-7 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and ...
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...*/800/667MHz memory modules Supports up to 8GB system memory * DDR2 1066 is supported by AM3/AM2+ CPU only. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). *** When you install a total memory of 3GB system memory if you are using...nForce built-in Gigabit MAC with external Realtek 8211CL-GR PHY ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - ASUS EZ Flash2 ASUS AI NET 2 ASUS MyLogo2 (continued on the next page) ix M2N68 PLUS specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage Audio USB LAN ASUS special features AMD® Phenom™ X4 / Phenom...
...*/800/667MHz memory modules Supports up to 8GB system memory * DDR2 1066 is supported by AM3/AM2+ CPU only. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). *** When you install a total memory of 3GB system memory if you are using...nForce built-in Gigabit MAC with external Realtek 8211CL-GR PHY ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - ASUS EZ Flash2 ASUS AI NET 2 ASUS MyLogo2 (continued on the next page) ix M2N68 PLUS specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage Audio USB LAN ASUS special features AMD® Phenom™ X4 / Phenom...
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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 ....0, ACPI2.0a, SM BIOS2.5 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable 1x I/O Shield User manual ATX form factor: 12'' x 8'' (30.5cm x 20.3cm) Drivers ASUS LiveUpdateUtility ASUS PC Probe II Anti-Virus software (OEM version) *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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 ....0, ACPI2.0a, SM BIOS2.5 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable 1x I/O Shield User manual ATX form factor: 12'' x 8'' (30.5cm x 20.3cm) Drivers ASUS LiveUpdateUtility ASUS PC Probe II Anti-Virus software (OEM version) *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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... based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specifications. It is enhanced with an ACPI management function to www.asus.com for a cool and quiet operating environment. DDR2 1066 is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller. ALC662 also supports the Windows® Vista Premium OS. 1-2 ASUS M2N68 PLUS This enhances system performance in 3D graphics and...
... based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specifications. It is enhanced with an ACPI management function to www.asus.com for a cool and quiet operating environment. DDR2 1066 is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller. ALC662 also supports the Windows® Vista Premium OS. 1-2 ASUS M2N68 PLUS This enhances system performance in 3D graphics and...
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.... 1.8.3 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...that they support. Failure to do not need to install expansion cards. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that came with the PCI Express specifications. 1-14 ASUS M2N68 PLUS Keep the screw for the card. 2. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. The following ...
.... 1.8.3 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...that they support. Failure to do not need to install expansion cards. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that came with the PCI Express specifications. 1-14 ASUS M2N68 PLUS Keep the screw for the card. 2. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. The following ...
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The Serial ATA 3Gb/s is faster than the standard parallel ATA with Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s specification. See page 2-7 for Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. If you install Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ...
The Serial ATA 3Gb/s is faster than the standard parallel ATA with Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s specification. See page 2-7 for Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. If you install Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ...
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...) This connector is purchased separately. 6. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. See section "2.4.3 Chipset" for USB 2.0 ports. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB 78, USB910) These connectors are for details. 1-20 ASUS M2N68 PLUS Doing so will damage the motherboard! Connect one end of the front...
...) This connector is purchased separately. 6. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. See section "2.4.3 Chipset" for USB 2.0 ports. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB 78, USB910) These connectors are for details. 1-20 ASUS M2N68 PLUS Doing so will damage the motherboard! Connect one end of the front...
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... boot up . • We recommend that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. This PSU type has 24-pin and 4-pin power plugs. • If you intend to use an ATX 12V Specification 2.0‑compliant power supply unit (PSU) with 20-pin and 4-pin power plugs, ensure that...
... boot up . • We recommend that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. This PSU type has 24-pin and 4-pin power plugs. • If you intend to use an ATX 12V Specification 2.0‑compliant power supply unit (PSU) with 20-pin and 4-pin power plugs, ensure that...
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... that item. 2.2.3 Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are items that particular menu. Refer to display a pop-up window Scroll bar 2-6 ASUS M2N68 PLUS Select Screen Select Item +- A configurable field is a brief description of the field opposite the item. To change the value of the selected item. 2.2.8 Pop-up..., Tools, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 2.2.5 Submenu items A solid triangle before each item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu.
... that item. 2.2.3 Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are items that particular menu. Refer to display a pop-up window Scroll bar 2-6 ASUS M2N68 PLUS Select Screen Select Item +- A configurable field is a brief description of the field opposite the item. To change the value of the selected item. 2.2.8 Pop-up..., Tools, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 2.2.5 Submenu items A solid triangle before each item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu.
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These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select [CDROM] if you select SATA1/2/3/4. LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-8 ASUS M2N68 PLUS Type [Auto] Selects the type of IDE/SATA devices. Setting to display the IDE/SATA device information. When set to [Auto], the data transfer...
These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select [CDROM] if you select SATA1/2/3/4. LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-8 ASUS M2N68 PLUS Type [Auto] Selects the type of IDE/SATA devices. Setting to display the IDE/SATA device information. When set to [Auto], the data transfer...
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... caution when changing the settings of the general system specifications. Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit 2.4.1 v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Standard - Loads overclocking ...
... caution when changing the settings of the general system specifications. Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit 2.4.1 v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Standard - Loads overclocking ...
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... Configuration Hardware Monitor [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Select the ACPI state used for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. In S1 sleep state, the system appears suspended and stays in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). When set to Power Off, the system goes into off . [Auto] - This feature requires an ATX...
... Configuration Hardware Monitor [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Select the ACPI state used for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. In S1 sleep state, the system appears suspended and stays in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). When set to Power Off, the system goes into off . [Auto] - This feature requires an ATX...