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... to infringe. or (2) for the cost of the LGPL Software (with you want to have it from http://support.asus.com/download; ii ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. ...code as stated in the About Box of the product for which will be much obliged if you encounter any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS...
... to infringe. or (2) for the cost of the LGPL Software (with you want to have it from http://support.asus.com/download; ii ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. ...code as stated in the About Box of the product for which will be much obliged if you encounter any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS...
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... 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-28 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-28 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS utility 2-3 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-4 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-5 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-5 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-5 2.2.4 Menu items 2-6 2.2.5 Submenu ... Configuration 2-14 2.4.5 PCIPnP 2-14 2.4.6 USB Configuration 2-15 2.5 Power menu 2-16 2.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto 2-16 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled 2-16 2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled 2-16 iv
... 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-28 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-28 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS utility 2-3 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-4 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-5 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-5 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-5 2.2.4 Menu items 2-6 2.2.5 Submenu ... Configuration 2-14 2.4.5 PCIPnP 2-14 2.4.6 USB Configuration 2-15 2.5 Power menu 2-16 2.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto 2-16 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled 2-16 2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled 2-16 iv
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... before using an adapter or extension cord. Contact a qualified service technician or your area. About this guide is broken, do not try to fix it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. If you are not sure about the voltage...
... before using an adapter or extension cord. Contact a qualified service technician or your area. About this guide is broken, do not try to fix it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. If you are not sure about the voltage...
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... LPT port 3 x Audio jacks (continued on the next page) ix Supports up to support 8-channel audio output. resolution of 4GB or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. 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 Dual-channel memory architecture 2 x ...
... LPT port 3 x Audio jacks (continued on the next page) ix Supports up to support 8-channel audio output. resolution of 4GB or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. 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 Dual-channel memory architecture 2 x ...
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PCIe frequency tuning from 200MHz to 300MHz at 1MHz increment ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) Accessories Support DVD 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100 cable 1 x I /O connectors 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 4 x SATA connectors 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x ...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 ...
PCIe frequency tuning from 200MHz to 300MHz at 1MHz increment ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) Accessories Support DVD 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100 cable 1 x I /O connectors 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 4 x SATA connectors 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x ...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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...! Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS M4N68T-M Series motherboard 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100 cable 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard Support DVD User Manual • M4N68T-M Series motherboards include these two models: M4N68T-M V2 and M4N68T-M LE V2. This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents...
...! Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS M4N68T-M Series motherboard 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100 cable 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard Support DVD User Manual • M4N68T-M Series motherboards include these two models: M4N68T-M V2 and M4N68T-M LE V2. This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents...
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...1333/1066 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 a cool and quiet operating environment. Gigabit ... high-speed data retrieval and save. It is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller. Dual-Channel DDR3 1800 (O.C.) support This motherboard supports DDR3 memory that automatically detects and identifies what types of peripherals are plugged into the audio I/O jacks and notifies users...
...1333/1066 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 a cool and quiet operating environment. Gigabit ... high-speed data retrieval and save. It is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller. Dual-Channel DDR3 1800 (O.C.) support This motherboard supports DDR3 memory that automatically detects and identifies what types of peripherals are plugged into the audio I/O jacks and notifies users...
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ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-3 Core Unlocker ASUS Core Unlocker simplifies the activation of a latent AMD® CPU- Enjoy an instant performance boost by power surges from a USB flash disk before entering the ... logos to personalize your system. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file. ASUS MyLogo2™ Turn your favorite photos into an overclocking button. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to ensure a quiet...
ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-3 Core Unlocker ASUS Core Unlocker simplifies the activation of a latent AMD® CPU- Enjoy an instant performance boost by power surges from a USB flash disk before entering the ... logos to personalize your system. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file. ASUS MyLogo2™ Turn your favorite photos into an overclocking button. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to ensure a quiet...
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... 90°-100° angle. Ensure that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with a small triangle. 4. M4N68T-M V2 M4N68T-M Series CPU socket AM3 2. Position the CPU above the socket such that you use a CPU designed for the AM3 socket. 1.6.1 Installing... CPU will not fit in one correct orientation. Small triangle Gold triangle 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard supports AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series processors. The AM3 socket has a different pinout from the...
... 90°-100° angle. Ensure that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with a small triangle. 4. M4N68T-M V2 M4N68T-M Series CPU socket AM3 2. Position the CPU above the socket such that you use a CPU designed for the AM3 socket. 1.6.1 Installing... CPU will not fit in one correct orientation. Small triangle Gold triangle 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard supports AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series processors. The AM3 socket has a different pinout from the...
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... 2048MB DS Transcend TX1800KLU-2GK 1024MB SS N/A Heat-Sink Package N/A Heat-Sink Package N/A Heat-Sink Package Timing DIMM (BIOS) Voltage DIMM Support A* B* • • • • • DDR3-1600(O.C.)MHz capability Vendor A-Data Corsair Corsair Corsair Corsair Corsair Corsair Crucial...you do any of the lower-sized channel for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. M4N68T-M Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1800(O.C.)MHz capability Vendor Part No. 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 512MB,...
... 2048MB DS Transcend TX1800KLU-2GK 1024MB SS N/A Heat-Sink Package N/A Heat-Sink Package N/A Heat-Sink Package Timing DIMM (BIOS) Voltage DIMM Support A* B* • • • • • DDR3-1600(O.C.)MHz capability Vendor A-Data Corsair Corsair Corsair Corsair Corsair Corsair Crucial...you do any of the lower-sized channel for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. M4N68T-M Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1800(O.C.)MHz capability Vendor Part No. 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 512MB,...
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... SS N/A Heat-Sink Package 1024MB SS N/A SEC 813HCH9 K4B1G0846D 1024MB SS N/A K4B1G0846D(ECC) 2048MB DS Micron 9GF27D9KPT 2048MB DS N/A SEC816HCH9K4B1G0846D Timing DIMM (BIOS) Voltage DIMM Support A* B* • •• 7-7-7-18 1.5~1.6V • • 9-9-9-24 1.5~1.6V • • •• • 8-8-8-21 1.5-1.6V • • 7-7-7-18 1.5~1.6V • • 9-9-9-24 1.5V~1.6V...
... SS N/A Heat-Sink Package 1024MB SS N/A SEC 813HCH9 K4B1G0846D 1024MB SS N/A K4B1G0846D(ECC) 2048MB DS Micron 9GF27D9KPT 2048MB DS N/A SEC816HCH9K4B1G0846D Timing DIMM (BIOS) Voltage DIMM Support A* B* • •• 7-7-7-18 1.5~1.6V • • 9-9-9-24 1.5~1.6V • • •• • 8-8-8-21 1.5-1.6V • • 7-7-7-18 1.5~1.6V • • 9-9-9-24 1.5V~1.6V...
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...N/A Heat-Sink Package Samsung SEC 901 HCF8 K4B1G0846E Samsung 846 K4B2G0846B-HCF8 Timing DIMM Voltage (BIOS) 7 7 7 7 7 1.5V 7 1.5V 7 7 7 7 7-7-7-16 1.75V DIMM Support A* B* • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ...Supports one pair of modules inserted into both the blue slots as one pair of dual-channel memory configuration. Size SS/ DS Brand Chip NO. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. DDR3-1066MHz capability Vendor Part No. ASUS M4N68T...
...N/A Heat-Sink Package Samsung SEC 901 HCF8 K4B1G0846E Samsung 846 K4B2G0846B-HCF8 Timing DIMM Voltage (BIOS) 7 7 7 7 7 1.5V 7 1.5V 7 7 7 7 7-7-7-16 1.75V DIMM Support A* B* • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ...Supports one pair of modules inserted into both the blue slots as one pair of dual-channel memory configuration. Size SS/ DS Brand Chip NO. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. DDR3-1066MHz capability Vendor Part No. ASUS M4N68T...
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... is properly seated. Press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to unlock the DIMM. 2 Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 1 DIMM notch 2. 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. DO NOT...
... is properly seated. Press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to unlock the DIMM. 2 Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 1 DIMM notch 2. 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. DO NOT...
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...screw you removed earlier. 6. Install the software drivers for information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Keep the screw for the ... cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that they support. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that comply with it...installing the expansion card, read the documentation that you intend to the card. 3. ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-17
...screw you removed earlier. 6. Install the software drivers for information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Keep the screw for the ... cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that they support. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that comply with it...installing the expansion card, read the documentation that you intend to the card. 3. ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-17
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... LED LAN port 4. This port connects to a microphone. In 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel configurations, the function of the audio ports in the front panel to support 8-channel audio output. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction This port connects to the tape, CD, DVD player, or other devices. 3. LAN (RJ-45) port. Refer to...
... LED LAN port 4. This port connects to a microphone. In 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel configurations, the function of the audio ports in the front panel to support 8-channel audio output. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction This port connects to the tape, CD, DVD player, or other devices. 3. LAN (RJ-45) port. Refer to...
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... out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L M4N68T-M V2 HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition M4N68T-M Series Analog front panel connector • We recommend that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. COM port. Front ...is for pointing devices or other VGA-compatible devices. 10. See section 2.4.3 Chipset for a PS/2 keyboard. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. 7. ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-21 These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports connect to USB 2.0 devices. 9. This 15-pin port is for details....
... out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L M4N68T-M V2 HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition M4N68T-M Series Analog front panel connector • We recommend that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. COM port. Front ...is for pointing devices or other VGA-compatible devices. 10. See section 2.4.3 Chipset for a PS/2 keyboard. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. 7. ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-21 These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports connect to USB 2.0 devices. 9. This 15-pin port is for details....
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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 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 M4N68T-M Series ATX power connectors GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts • We recommend ... to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at 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 uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for details...
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 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 M4N68T-M Series ATX power connectors GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts • We recommend ... to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at 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 uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for details...
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... 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. • The motherboard does not provide a floppy disk drive connector. The speaker allows you to the RA ID/AHCI Supplementary Guide included in the folder named Manual in the support...
... 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. • The motherboard does not provide a floppy disk drive connector. The speaker allows you to the RA ID/AHCI Supplementary Guide included in the folder named Manual in the support...
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...2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power. PWR LED PWR BTN F_PANEL PIN 1 M4N68T-M V2 HD_LED RESET M4N68T-M Series System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PWRLED) This 2-pin connector is read from or written to this connector. The ...for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. Ground Reset 6. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. PLED+ PLEDPWR GND IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-25
...2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power. PWR LED PWR BTN F_PANEL PIN 1 M4N68T-M V2 HD_LED RESET M4N68T-M Series System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PWRLED) This 2-pin connector is read from or written to this connector. The ...for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. Ground Reset 6. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. PLED+ PLEDPWR GND IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-25
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...USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! 7. USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC 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 480Mbps connection speed. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately...
...USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! 7. USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC 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 480Mbps connection speed. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately...