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...'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. 7 BIOS N BIOS 8 BIOS BIOS AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Flashing Complete...
...'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. 7 BIOS N BIOS 8 BIOS BIOS AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Flashing Complete...
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... 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 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...
... 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 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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..., Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. ASUS Q-Fan ASUS EZ DIY - 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™ X3 / Athlon™...
..., Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. ASUS Q-Fan ASUS EZ DIY - 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™ X3 / Athlon™...
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... 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 Gigabit LAN solution The onboard LAN controller is supported by AM3 / AM2+ CPU only. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology This motherboard... multi-core processors. It features dual-channel DDR2 1066 memory support, data transfer rate up to increase memory data transfer rate and computing efficiency. This enhances system performance in 3D graphics and other memory demanding applications. Refer to provide efficient power management for...
... 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 Gigabit LAN solution The onboard LAN controller is supported by AM3 / AM2+ CPU only. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology This motherboard... multi-core processors. It features dual-channel DDR2 1066 memory support, data transfer rate up to increase memory data transfer rate and computing efficiency. This enhances system performance in 3D graphics and other memory demanding applications. Refer to provide efficient power management for...
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... DDR2 DIMM sockets: Channel Channel A Channel B 1-10 Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 ASUS M2N68 PLUS DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to the retention module base. Do not forget to plug this connector. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you...
... DDR2 DIMM sockets: Channel Channel A Channel B 1-10 Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 ASUS M2N68 PLUS DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to the retention module base. Do not forget to plug this connector. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you...
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The system maps the total size of 3GB system memory if you want to install 4GB or more memory on each slot. Install a maximum of the lower-sized channel for the OS can be about 3GB or less. M2N68 PLUS Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capability ...Vendor Part No. You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. Chip Brand DIMM support A* B* Kingston KVR667D2N5/512 512MB SS...
The system maps the total size of 3GB system memory if you want to install 4GB or more memory on each slot. Install a maximum of the lower-sized channel for the OS can be about 3GB or less. M2N68 PLUS Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capability ...Vendor Part No. You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. Chip Brand DIMM support A* B* Kingston KVR667D2N5/512 512MB SS...
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Single-sided / DS - Under the default state, some memory modules for the latest QVL. 1-12 ASUS M2N68 PLUS SS - Heat-Sink Package GL2L128M88BA25AB Chip DIMM support Brand A* B* N/A • • GEIL • • • Due to AM2+/AM3 CPU limitation, only one pair of accessing information from a memory module. sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted...
Single-sided / DS - Under the default state, some memory modules for the latest QVL. 1-12 ASUS M2N68 PLUS SS - Heat-Sink Package GL2L128M88BA25AB Chip DIMM support Brand A* B* N/A • • GEIL • • • Due to AM2+/AM3 CPU limitation, only one pair of accessing information from a memory module. sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted...
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... RTC RAM data. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. You can automatically reset parameter settings to pins 2-3.
... RTC RAM data. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. You can automatically reset parameter settings to pins 2-3.
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.... Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. Select either one of the general system specifications. Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. 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. CPU Overclocking [Auto] Allows selection of the...
.... Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. Select either one of the general system specifications. Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. 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. CPU Overclocking [Auto] Allows selection of the...
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... the CPU Overclocking item is set to [Overclock Profile]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following item appears only when the Memory clock mode item is set to select the PCIE Overclocking. CPU Frequency (MHz) [200.0] Allows you to [Manual]. Overclok Options ...] Allows you to set it to [Manual]. Memclock Value [200 MHz] Allows you to set the memory clock mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [DCT 0] 2-10 ASUS M2N68 PLUS Configuration options: [Power Saving Mode] [Standard] [+ 50mv] [+ 100mv] Memory Clock Mode [Auto] Allows you to set the Memclock value.
... the CPU Overclocking item is set to [Overclock Profile]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following item appears only when the Memory clock mode item is set to select the PCIE Overclocking. CPU Frequency (MHz) [200.0] Allows you to [Manual]. Overclok Options ...] Allows you to set it to [Manual]. Memclock Value [200 MHz] Allows you to set the memory clock mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [DCT 0] 2-10 ASUS M2N68 PLUS Configuration options: [Power Saving Mode] [Standard] [+ 50mv] [+ 100mv] Memory Clock Mode [Auto] Allows you to set the Memclock value.
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...Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Allows you to all DIMMs. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-12 ASUS M2N68 PLUS Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Channel Interleaving [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the CPU prefetching. GART Error Reporting [...Address bits 12] [XOR of Address bits [20:16,6] ] [XOR of ACPI_PPC, _PSS, and _PCT objects. NorthBridge Configuration Memory Configuration Bank Interleaving [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the microcode updation. The driver developer may enable it for the normal...
...Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Allows you to all DIMMs. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-12 ASUS M2N68 PLUS Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Channel Interleaving [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the CPU prefetching. GART Error Reporting [...Address bits 12] [XOR of Address bits [20:16,6] ] [XOR of ACPI_PPC, _PSS, and _PCT objects. NorthBridge Configuration Memory Configuration Bank Interleaving [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the microcode updation. The driver developer may enable it for the normal...
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...disable the OnBoard LAN Boot ROM. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Allows you to report and correct memory errors automatically. MemClk Tristate C3/ATLVID [Disabled] Enables or disables the MemClk Tristate C3/ALTVID. Configuration options: [Auto] [Always] Power Down Enable [Enabled] Enables... mode. Configuration options: [AC97] [HD Audio] Onboard LAN [Auto] Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Memory Hole Remapping [Enabled] Enables or disables the...
...disable the OnBoard LAN Boot ROM. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Allows you to report and correct memory errors automatically. MemClk Tristate C3/ATLVID [Disabled] Enables or disables the MemClk Tristate C3/ALTVID. Configuration options: [Auto] [Always] Power Down Enable [Enabled] Enables... mode. Configuration options: [AC97] [HD Audio] Onboard LAN [Auto] Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Memory Hole Remapping [Enabled] Enables or disables the...
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... setting the memory size block for PCI/PnP devices. Take caution when changing the settings of USB devices at startup. Select an item then press to change the USB-related features. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled. Configuration options: [FullSpeed] [HiSpeed] 2-14 ASUS M2N68 PLUS Parallel Port Address...
... setting the memory size block for PCI/PnP devices. Take caution when changing the settings of USB devices at startup. Select an item then press to change the USB-related features. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled. Configuration options: [FullSpeed] [HiSpeed] 2-14 ASUS M2N68 PLUS Parallel Port Address...