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... above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M2N68 SE motherboard! Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS M2N68 SE motherboard 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66/33... cable 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard support DVD User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!...
... above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M2N68 SE motherboard! Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS M2N68 SE motherboard 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66/33... cable 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard support DVD User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!...
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...High Definition Audio Enjoy high-quality sound system on the new SATA 3Gb/s storage specification. DDR2 1066 is for details. 1-2 ASUS M2N68 SE Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology The motherboard supports next-generation SATA hard drives based on your favorite photos into 256-color boot logos ...personalize your partners on the headphone while playing a multi-channel network game. Gigabit LAN solution The on one computer. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS MyLogo2™ Turn your PC! You can now talk to increase memory data transfer rate and computing efficiency, enhancing system performance...
...High Definition Audio Enjoy high-quality sound system on the new SATA 3Gb/s storage specification. DDR2 1066 is for details. 1-2 ASUS M2N68 SE Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology The motherboard supports next-generation SATA hard drives based on your favorite photos into 256-color boot logos ...personalize your partners on the headphone while playing a multi-channel network game. Gigabit LAN solution The on one computer. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS MyLogo2™ Turn your PC! You can now talk to increase memory data transfer rate and computing efficiency, enhancing system performance...
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... power LED that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. M2N68 SE SB_PWR M2N68 SE Onboard LED ON OFF Standy Power Powered Off 1-4 ASUS M2N68 SE The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. •...
... power LED that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. M2N68 SE SB_PWR M2N68 SE Onboard LED ON OFF Standy Power Powered Off 1-4 ASUS M2N68 SE The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. •...
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... DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) SOCKET AM2 14 USB34 LAN1_USB12 CPU_FAN 30.5cm(12.0in) EATXPWR AUDIO PCIEX1_1 M2N68 SE 3 Realtek 8211CL PCIEX16 PCIEX1_2 Lithium Cell CMOS Power SB_PWR PCI1 Nvidia® MCP68PVNT Super I/O SATA4 PCI2 SATA3 4 SATA2 PCI3 8Mb BIOS SATA1 5 CLRTC PRI_IDE ALC... CD SPDIF_OUT FLOPPY USB56 USB78 USB910 F_PANEL 7 13 12 11 10 9 8 Refer to 1.10 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 1-6 ASUS M2N68 SE
... DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) SOCKET AM2 14 USB34 LAN1_USB12 CPU_FAN 30.5cm(12.0in) EATXPWR AUDIO PCIEX1_1 M2N68 SE 3 Realtek 8211CL PCIEX16 PCIEX1_2 Lithium Cell CMOS Power SB_PWR PCI1 Nvidia® MCP68PVNT Super I/O SATA4 PCI2 SATA3 4 SATA2 PCI3 8Mb BIOS SATA1 5 CLRTC PRI_IDE ALC... CD SPDIF_OUT FLOPPY USB56 USB78 USB910 F_PANEL 7 13 12 11 10 9 8 Refer to 1.10 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 1-6 ASUS M2N68 SE
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... correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket until it is in completely. 3. Small triangle 5. When the CPU is locked. 6. M2N68 SE CPU fan connector 1-8 ASUS M2N68 SE Hardware monitoring M2N68 SE CPU FAN PWR GND errors can also refer to connect the CPU CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN fan connector! Gold triangle 7. CPU_FAN...
... correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket until it is in completely. 3. Small triangle 5. When the CPU is locked. 6. M2N68 SE CPU fan connector 1-8 ASUS M2N68 SE Hardware monitoring M2N68 SE CPU FAN PWR GND errors can also refer to connect the CPU CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN fan connector! Gold triangle 7. CPU_FAN...
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Align the other end of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 M2N68 SE M2N68 SE 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets Channel Channel 1 Channel 2 Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 1-10 ASUS M2N68 SE 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 ...
Align the other end of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 M2N68 SE M2N68 SE 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets Channel Channel 1 Channel 2 Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 1-10 ASUS M2N68 SE 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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... for the latest DDR2-533/667/800/1066MHz QVL. 1-14 ASUS M2N68 SE Double - sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted into any slot as Single-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into ...
... for the latest DDR2-533/667/800/1066MHz QVL. 1-14 ASUS M2N68 SE Double - sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted into any slot as Single-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into ...
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Remove the bracket opposite the slot that complies with the PCI Express specifications. 1-16 ASUS M2N68 SE See Chapter 2 for later use . Refer to the table on the next page for details. 1.8.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN ...
Remove the bracket opposite the slot that complies with the PCI Express specifications. 1-16 ASUS M2N68 SE See Chapter 2 for later use . Refer to the table on the next page for details. 1.8.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN ...
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... connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port 4. Line Out port (lime). PS/2 Mouse port. This port allows Gigabit connection to configure the setting. 1-18 ASUS M2N68 SE In 4-channel, 6channel, and 8-channel configuration, the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or...
... connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port 4. Line Out port (lime). PS/2 Mouse port. This port allows Gigabit connection to configure the setting. 1-18 ASUS M2N68 SE In 4-channel, 6channel, and 8-channel configuration, the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or...
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3. M2N68 SE PRI_IDE M2N68 SE IDE connector PIN1 NOTE:Orient the red markings on the IDE ribbon cable to match the covered hole on the Ultra DMA cable connector. Connect ... jumpers have the same setting. If any device jumper is for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE devices. CD M2N68 SE Right Audio Channel GND GND Left Audio Channel M2N68 SE Internal audio connector 1-20 ASUS M2N68 SE IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) The onboard IDE connector is set as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card...
3. M2N68 SE PRI_IDE M2N68 SE IDE connector PIN1 NOTE:Orient the red markings on the IDE ribbon cable to match the covered hole on the Ultra DMA cable connector. Connect ... jumpers have the same setting. If any device jumper is for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE devices. CD M2N68 SE Right Audio Channel GND GND Left Audio Channel M2N68 SE Internal audio connector 1-20 ASUS M2N68 SE IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) The onboard IDE connector is set as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card...
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...Panel Select item in the BIOS to [HD Audio]. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB 78, USB910) These connectors are for details. 1-22 ASUS M2N68 SE Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. If you connect a high... that you want to connect a High Definition front panel audio module to avail of the system chassis. GND PRESENCE# SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC M2N68 SE AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT1 L HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97...
...Panel Select item in the BIOS to [HD Audio]. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB 78, USB910) These connectors are for details. 1-22 ASUS M2N68 SE Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. If you connect a high... that you want to connect a High Definition front panel audio module to avail of the system chassis. GND PRESENCE# SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC M2N68 SE AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT1 L HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97...
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...the system may be different based on the fan connectors! Do not place jumper caps on the OS). M2N68 SE CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND M2N68 SE CPU fan connector 10. Connect the fan cable to the fan connector on the motherboard, making sure ... additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). +5V SPDIFOUT GND M2N68 SE SPDIF_OUT M2N68 SE Digital audio connector Ensure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to configure the setting. 1-24 ASUS M2N68 SE These are not jumpers! 9.
...the system may be different based on the fan connectors! Do not place jumper caps on the OS). M2N68 SE CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND M2N68 SE CPU fan connector 10. Connect the fan cable to the fan connector on the motherboard, making sure ... additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). +5V SPDIFOUT GND M2N68 SE SPDIF_OUT M2N68 SE Digital audio connector Ensure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to configure the setting. 1-24 ASUS M2N68 SE These are not jumpers! 9.
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...computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. To run the DVD. 1-26 ASUS M2N68 SE Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. ... the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the Support DVD are subject to the optical drive. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Use the setup procedures presented in your computer. 1.11 Software support 1.11.1 Installing an operating system...
...computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. To run the DVD. 1-26 ASUS M2N68 SE Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. ... the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the Support DVD are subject to the optical drive. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Use the setup procedures presented in your computer. 1.11 Software support 1.11.1 Installing an operating system...
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...; XP environment a. Click from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. 2. Follow the screen instructions to display the Format 3 1/2 Floppy dialog box. 2-2 ASUS M2N68 SE Launch the ASUS Update utility from the menu, then select Format. Follow the screen instructions...
...; XP environment a. Click from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. 2. Follow the screen instructions to display the Format 3 1/2 Floppy dialog box. 2-2 ASUS M2N68 SE Launch the ASUS Update utility from the menu, then select Format. Follow the screen instructions...
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... for the motherboard. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support DVD to the floppy disk. 4. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the extension name. Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using ...the AFUDOS utility: • Make sure that you will need to update the BIOS file in DOS environment using the AFUDOS utility: 1. Boot the system in DOS mode. 2-4 ASUS M2N68 SE...
... for the motherboard. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support DVD to the floppy disk. 4. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the extension name. Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using ...the AFUDOS utility: • Make sure that you will need to update the BIOS file in DOS environment using the AFUDOS utility: 1. Boot the system in DOS mode. 2-4 ASUS M2N68 SE...
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... file. Bad BIOS checksum. If no floppy disk is found , the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 2-6 ASUS M2N68 SE Completed. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the optical drive. 3. When found ! DVD-ROM found ! Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. Bad BIOS...
... file. Bad BIOS checksum. If no floppy disk is found , the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 2-6 ASUS M2N68 SE Completed. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the optical drive. 3. When found ! DVD-ROM found ! Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. Bad BIOS...
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...] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. Use [+] or [-] to download the latest BIOS information. 2-8 ASUS M2N68 SE Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen...] Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in this chapter are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to configure system Time. Select Screen Select Item +-
...] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. Use [+] or [-] to download the latest BIOS information. 2-8 ASUS M2N68 SE Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen...] Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in this chapter are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to configure system Time. Select Screen Select Item +-
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... you an overview of floppy drive installed. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] SATA Mode select [SATA Mode] Configuration options: [SATA Mode] [RAID Mode] [AHCI Mode] 2-10 ASUS M2N68 SE 2.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you to enable or disable the onboard IDE controller. Main...
... you an overview of floppy drive installed. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] SATA Mode select [SATA Mode] Configuration options: [SATA Mode] [RAID Mode] [AHCI Mode] 2-10 ASUS M2N68 SE 2.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you to enable or disable the onboard IDE controller. Main...
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... mode. AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory 2-12 ASUS M2N68 SE
... mode. AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory 2-12 ASUS M2N68 SE
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... you to enable or disable the microcode updation. The driver developer may enable it to set the memory over voltage. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-14 ASUS M2N68 SE Configuration options: [Auto] [x4.0 800 MHz] [x5.0 1000 MHz] [x6.0 1200 MHz] [x7.0 1400 MHz] [x8.0 1600 MHz] [x9.0 1800 MHz] Processor Voltage [Standard] Allows...
... you to enable or disable the microcode updation. The driver developer may enable it to set the memory over voltage. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-14 ASUS M2N68 SE Configuration options: [Auto] [x4.0 800 MHz] [x5.0 1000 MHz] [x6.0 1200 MHz] [x7.0 1400 MHz] [x8.0 1600 MHz] [x9.0 1800 MHz] Processor Voltage [Standard] Allows...