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Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide vii M2N68 SE 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 1-2 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 SE 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 1-2 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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...32-bit operation system may only recognize less than 3GB. ASUS EZ Flash2 ASUS AI NET 2 ASUS MyLogo2 (continued on the next page) ix ASUS CrashFree BIOS3 - M2N68 SE specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage Audio USB LAN ASUS special features AMD® Socket AM2, AM2+ for ... support unbuffered ECC and non-ECC DDR2 1066*/800/667/533MHz memory modules * DDR2 1066 is supported by AM2+ CPU only. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). *** When you are using a Windows 32-bit operation system. 1 x PCI Express™...
...32-bit operation system may only recognize less than 3GB. ASUS EZ Flash2 ASUS AI NET 2 ASUS MyLogo2 (continued on the next page) ix ASUS CrashFree BIOS3 - M2N68 SE specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage Audio USB LAN ASUS special features AMD® Socket AM2, AM2+ for ... support unbuffered ECC and non-ECC DDR2 1066*/800/667/533MHz memory modules * DDR2 1066 is supported by AM2+ CPU only. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). *** When you are using a Windows 32-bit operation system. 1 x PCI Express™...
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M2N68 SE 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 RJ45 port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 6-channel Audio ....0a, SM BIOS 2.5 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66/33 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 SE 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 RJ45 port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 6-channel Audio ....0a, SM BIOS 2.5 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66/33 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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...check the items in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M2N68 SE motherboard! See page 1-7 for details. Technology. Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! It features 2000 / 1600 MT/s ...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! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and ...
...check the items in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M2N68 SE motherboard! See page 1-7 for details. Technology. Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! It features 2000 / 1600 MT/s ...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! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and ...
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... for a cool and quiet operating environment. See page 2-20 for details. See pages 1-10 for details. 1-2 ASUS M2N68 SE Gigabit LAN solution The on your system. All of these are done on one computer. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS MyLogo2™ Turn your favorite photos into 256-color boot logos to your partners on the new...
... for a cool and quiet operating environment. See page 2-20 for details. See pages 1-10 for details. 1-2 ASUS M2N68 SE Gigabit LAN solution The on your system. All of these are done on one computer. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS MyLogo2™ Turn your favorite photos into 256-color boot logos to your partners on the new...
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... bag that came with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the system is detached from the power supply. M2N68 SE SB_PWR M2N68 SE Onboard LED ON OFF Standy Power Powered Off 1-4 ASUS M2N68 SE Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that you should...
... bag that came with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the system is detached from the power supply. M2N68 SE SB_PWR M2N68 SE Onboard LED ON OFF Standy Power Powered Off 1-4 ASUS M2N68 SE Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that you should...
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Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. 1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis. The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place six (6) screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. M2N68 SE Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-5
Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. 1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis. The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place six (6) screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. M2N68 SE Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-5
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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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... 940-pin socket designed for the AM2/AM2+ socket. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. M2N68 SE M2N68 SE CPU socket 940 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-7 MCP68PVNT Serial ATA connectors [red] (7-pin SATA1-4) 5. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. ATX power connectors (24...
... 940-pin socket designed for the AM2/AM2+ socket. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. M2N68 SE M2N68 SE CPU socket 940 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-7 MCP68PVNT Serial ATA connectors [red] (7-pin SATA1-4) 5. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. ATX power connectors (24...
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... CPU! When the CPU is locked. 6. The CPU fits only in place, push down the socket lever to a 90°-100° angle. M2N68 SE CPU fan connector 1-8 ASUS M2N68 SE Small triangle 5. 2. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it is in one correct orientation. CPU_FAN Do not forget to connect...
... CPU! When the CPU is locked. 6. The CPU fits only in place, push down the socket lever to a 90°-100° angle. M2N68 SE CPU fan connector 1-8 ASUS M2N68 SE Small triangle 5. 2. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it is in one correct orientation. CPU_FAN Do not forget to connect...
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... you cannot snap the retention bracket in place. 4. 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, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on a DDR...
... you cannot snap the retention bracket in place. 4. 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, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on a DDR...
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... (SPD), which is the standard way of 2 GB DIMMs on each slot. 64-bit Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition Windows® Vista x64 Edition M2N68 SE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-1066MHz capability Size 1G 1G 1G 512MB 1G Vendor Kingston Corsair Corsair ADATA ADATA Model CL KHX8500D2K2/2GN N/A CM2X1024...
... (SPD), which is the standard way of 2 GB DIMMs on each slot. 64-bit Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition Windows® Vista x64 Edition M2N68 SE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-1066MHz capability Size 1G 1G 1G 512MB 1G Vendor Kingston Corsair Corsair ADATA ADATA Model CL KHX8500D2K2/2GN N/A CM2X1024...
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...; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • SS - Double - Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-533/667/800/1066MHz QVL. 1-14 ASUS M2N68 SE Single-sided / DS -
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... (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with the PCI Express specifications. 1-16 ASUS M2N68 SE When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. Ensure to the card. 3. Secure the card to the table on the next page for information on the...
... (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with the PCI Express specifications. 1-16 ASUS M2N68 SE When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. Ensure to the card. 3. Secure the card to the table on the next page for information on the...
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... overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. For system failure due to pins 2-3. M2N68 SE CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) M2N68 SE Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to reenter data. 1.9 Jumpers 1. Remove...
... overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. For system failure due to pins 2-3. M2N68 SE CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) M2N68 SE Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to reenter data. 1.9 Jumpers 1. Remove...
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... name may be different based on next page for a PS/2 mouse. 2. Line Out port (lime). This port allows Gigabit connection to configure the setting. 1-18 ASUS M2N68 SE Refer to the audio configuration table on the OS). Audio 2, 4, 6-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Headset 2-channel Line In Line Out Mic In...
... name may be different based on next page for a PS/2 mouse. 2. Line Out port (lime). This port allows Gigabit connection to configure the setting. 1-18 ASUS M2N68 SE Refer to the audio configuration table on the OS). Audio 2, 4, 6-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Headset 2-channel Line In Line Out Mic In...
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...cable to PIN 1. COM port. 7. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. M2N68 SE Floppy disk drive connector 2. The speaker allows you to prevent incorrect cable connection when using an FDD cable with a covered Pin 5. • The...purchased separately. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 8. M2N68 SE SPEAKER +5V GND GND Speaker Out PIN 1 M2N68 SE Speaker Out Connector Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-19 These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for the ...
...cable to PIN 1. COM port. 7. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. M2N68 SE Floppy disk drive connector 2. The speaker allows you to prevent incorrect cable connection when using an FDD cable with a covered Pin 5. • The...purchased separately. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 8. M2N68 SE SPEAKER +5V GND GND Speaker Out PIN 1 M2N68 SE Speaker Out Connector Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-19 These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for the ...
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... • Pin 20 on the IDE connector is set as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. CD M2N68 SE Right Audio Channel GND GND Left Audio Channel M2N68 SE Internal audio connector 1-20 ASUS M2N68 SE 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...
... • Pin 20 on the IDE connector is set as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. CD M2N68 SE Right Audio Channel GND GND Left Audio Channel M2N68 SE Internal audio connector 1-20 ASUS M2N68 SE 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...
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... RSATA_RXP4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND SATA4 GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND M2N68 SE SATA3 SATA2 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND SATA1 M2N68 SE SATA connectors Important note on Serial ATA Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using these connectors, set using...
... RSATA_RXP4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND SATA4 GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND M2N68 SE SATA3 SATA2 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND SATA1 M2N68 SE SATA connectors Important note on Serial ATA Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using these connectors, set using...