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... is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by sending a request to infringe. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, ..., which will be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are included in this product. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS...
... is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by sending a request to infringe. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, ..., which will be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are included in this product. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS...
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Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide vii M4N68T-M Series 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 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-6 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-6 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-8 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and ...
Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide vii M4N68T-M Series 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 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-6 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-6 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-8 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and ...
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M4N68T-M Series specifications summary CPU Chipset Front side bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage / ...® Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology AMD 64 architecture enables simultaneous 32-bit and 64-bit computing * Refer to www.asus.com for the AMD® CPU support list GeForce 7025 / nForce 630a 2000 / 1600 MT/s HyperTransport™ 1.0 interface... maximum 8GB unbuffered ECC and non-ECC DDR3 1800(O.C.) / 1600 (O.C.) / 1333 / 1066MHz memory modules * 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...
M4N68T-M Series specifications summary CPU Chipset Front side bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage / ...® Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology AMD 64 architecture enables simultaneous 32-bit and 64-bit computing * Refer to www.asus.com for the AMD® CPU support list GeForce 7025 / nForce 630a 2000 / 1600 MT/s HyperTransport™ 1.0 interface... maximum 8GB unbuffered ECC and non-ECC DDR3 1800(O.C.) / 1600 (O.C.) / 1333 / 1066MHz memory modules * 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...
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M4N68T-M specifications summary Internal I /O shield 1 x User Manual Drivers ASUS Update ASUS PC Probe II Anti-Virus software (OEM version) Form factor MicroATX form factor: 9.6 in x 8.2 in (24.4 cm x 20.8 cm) *Specifications are subject to 300MHz at 1MHz increment ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) Accessories Support DVD 2...ACPI2.0a, SM BIOS 2.5 ASUS EPU-4 Engine ASUS Core Unlocker ASUS Anti-Surge Protection 100% All high quality conductive polymer capacitors (on M4N68T-M V2 only) ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Q-Fan ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS AI NET 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 ASUS Turbo Key SFS (Stepless ...
M4N68T-M specifications summary Internal I /O shield 1 x User Manual Drivers ASUS Update ASUS PC Probe II Anti-Virus software (OEM version) Form factor MicroATX form factor: 9.6 in x 8.2 in (24.4 cm x 20.8 cm) *Specifications are subject to 300MHz at 1MHz increment ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) Accessories Support DVD 2...ACPI2.0a, SM BIOS 2.5 ASUS EPU-4 Engine ASUS Core Unlocker ASUS Anti-Surge Protection 100% All high quality conductive polymer capacitors (on M4N68T-M V2 only) ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Q-Fan ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS AI NET 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 ASUS Turbo Key SFS (Stepless ...
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... MHz to provide efficient power management for advanced operating systems. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology and RAID support This motherboard supports hard drives based on M4N68T-M only) This motherboard uses high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction Gigabit...in, Line-out, and Mic jacks. 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for high-speed data retrieval and save.
... MHz to provide efficient power management for advanced operating systems. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology and RAID support This motherboard supports hard drives based on M4N68T-M only) This motherboard uses high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction Gigabit...in, Line-out, and Mic jacks. 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for high-speed data retrieval and save.
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...IRQ" or that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that you intend to the card. 3. Otherwise, conflicts... with the PCI Express specifications. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Keep the screw for the expansion card. See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-17
...IRQ" or that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that you intend to the card. 3. Otherwise, conflicts... with the PCI Express specifications. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Keep the screw for the expansion card. See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-17
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...connectors are for details. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction ATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC M4N68T-M V2 GND GND +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK PIN 1 GND +5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND +3 ... least 15 A on +12 V and 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 are designed to ... not boot up if the power is inadequate. • DO NOT forget to use an ATX 12V Specification 2.0‑compliant power supply unit (PSU) with 20-pin and 4-pin power plugs, ensure that the PSU...
...connectors are for details. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction ATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC M4N68T-M V2 GND GND +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK PIN 1 GND +5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND +3 ... least 15 A on +12 V and 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 are designed to ... not boot up if the power is inadequate. • DO NOT forget to use an ATX 12V Specification 2.0‑compliant power supply unit (PSU) with 20-pin and 4-pin power plugs, ensure that the PSU...
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...GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND M4N68T-M V2 SATA1 SATA3 M4N68T-M Series SATA connectors • Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before using Serial ATA. ... disk drives. The data transfer rate of the Serial ATA 3Gb/s is faster than the standard parallel ATA with Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s specification. You could use a USB floppy disk drive when installing Windows® XP operating system on a hard disk drive that includes a ...
...GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND M4N68T-M V2 SATA1 SATA3 M4N68T-M Series SATA connectors • Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before using Serial ATA. ... disk drives. The data transfer rate of the Serial ATA 3Gb/s is faster than the standard parallel ATA with Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s specification. You could use a USB floppy disk drive when installing Windows® XP operating system on a hard disk drive that includes a ...
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...connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to a slot opening at the back of these connectors, then install the module to 480Mbps connection speed. USB+5V ... USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC USB56 USB78 USB910 USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND M4N68T-M V2 PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND M4N68T-M Series USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. ...
...connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to a slot opening at the back of these connectors, then install the module to 480Mbps connection speed. USB+5V ... USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC USB56 USB78 USB910 USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND M4N68T-M V2 PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND M4N68T-M Series USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. ...
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...ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American, American Megatrends, Inc. Refer to 2.2.7 Pop-up window. 2.2.7 Pop-up window Main Advanced M4N68T-M-V2 UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit Select a menu item then press Suspend Mode ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC support to display the other items (Advanced,... menu screen when there are items that the item has a submenu. 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for the menu items. If an item is not user-configurable. To display the submenu, select the item and press . 2.2.6 ...
...ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American, American Megatrends, Inc. Refer to 2.2.7 Pop-up window. 2.2.7 Pop-up window Main Advanced M4N68T-M-V2 UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit Select a menu item then press Suspend Mode ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC support to display the other items (Advanced,... menu screen when there are items that the item has a submenu. 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for the menu items. If an item is not user-configurable. To display the submenu, select the item and press . 2.2.6 ...
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... display the IDE/SATA device information. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. These items show Not Detected if no IDE/SATA device is...
... display the IDE/SATA device information. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. These items show Not Detected if no IDE/SATA device is...
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...specification. Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [Manual] [Auto] [Standard] [Overclock Profile] ASUS M4N68T-M Series 2-9 CPU OverClocking [Auto] Selects the CPU overclocking options to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. 2.3.5 System Information This menu gives you to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Main Advanced Advanced Settings Power M4N68T-M-V2... the auto-detected BIOS information. Take caution when changing the settings of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu.
...specification. Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [Manual] [Auto] [Standard] [Overclock Profile] ASUS M4N68T-M Series 2-9 CPU OverClocking [Auto] Selects the CPU overclocking options to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. 2.3.5 System Information This menu gives you to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Main Advanced Advanced Settings Power M4N68T-M-V2... the auto-detected BIOS information. Take caution when changing the settings of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu.
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... manually set CPU Q-Fan Function to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [500 RPM] [400 RPM] [300 RPM] [200 RPM] [100 RPM] [Ignored] ASUS M4N68T-M Series 2-17 When this parameter allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to turn on the system. VCORE Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage [xx.xxxV] or [Ignored...
... manually set CPU Q-Fan Function to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [500 RPM] [400 RPM] [300 RPM] [200 RPM] [100 RPM] [Ignored] ASUS M4N68T-M Series 2-17 When this parameter allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to turn on the system. VCORE Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage [xx.xxxV] or [Ignored...
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... harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that the product Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : M4N68T-M V2 Conforms to the following specifications: FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Unintentional Radiators FCC Part 15, Subpart C, Intentional Radiators FCC Part 15, Subpart E, Intentional Radiators Supplementary ... conditions: (1) This device may cause undesired operation. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Per FCC Part 2 Section 2. 1077(a) Responsible Party Name: Asus Computer International Address: 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539.
... harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that the product Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : M4N68T-M V2 Conforms to the following specifications: FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Unintentional Radiators FCC Part 15, Subpart C, Intentional Radiators FCC Part 15, Subpart E, Intentional Radiators Supplementary ... conditions: (1) This device may cause undesired operation. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Per FCC Part 2 Section 2. 1077(a) Responsible Party Name: Asus Computer International Address: 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539.
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.../ President Signature : Date : Jul. 27, 2010 EC Declaration of the FCC Rules. Country: TAIWAN Authorized representative in Europe: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address, City: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN Country: GERMANY declare the following two conditions: (1) This device may... (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that the product Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : M4N68T-M LE V2 Conforms to the following specifications: FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Unintentional Radiators FCC Part 15, Subpart C, Intentional Radiators FCC Part 15, Subpart E,...
.../ President Signature : Date : Jul. 27, 2010 EC Declaration of the FCC Rules. Country: TAIWAN Authorized representative in Europe: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address, City: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN Country: GERMANY declare the following two conditions: (1) This device may... (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that the product Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : M4N68T-M LE V2 Conforms to the following specifications: FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Unintentional Radiators FCC Part 15, Subpart C, Intentional Radiators FCC Part 15, Subpart E,...