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... THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. ii 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 OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL... ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Offer to anyone in it, may obtain...
... THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. ii 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 OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL... ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Offer to anyone in it, may obtain...
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Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide vii M4N68T-M specifications summary ix Chapter: 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 specifications summary ix Chapter: 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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...module in the front panel to support 8-channel audio output. Integrated Programmable Shader model 3.0 DirectX 9 GPU Supports max. Supports up to www.asus.com for the AMD® CPU support list GeForce 7025 / nForce 630a 2000 / 1600 MT/s HyperTransport™ 1.0 interface Dual-channel ...x LAN (RJ-45) port 1 x VGA port 1 x COM port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x LPT port 3 x Audio jacks (continued on the next page) ix M4N68T-M specifications summary CPU Chipset Front side bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage / RAID LAN Audio USB Back panel I/O ports AMD® Socket AM3 for AMD®...
...module in the front panel to support 8-channel audio output. Integrated Programmable Shader model 3.0 DirectX 9 GPU Supports max. Supports up to www.asus.com for the AMD® CPU support list GeForce 7025 / nForce 630a 2000 / 1600 MT/s HyperTransport™ 1.0 interface Dual-channel ...x LAN (RJ-45) port 1 x VGA port 1 x COM port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x LPT port 3 x Audio jacks (continued on the next page) ix M4N68T-M specifications summary CPU Chipset Front side bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage / RAID LAN Audio USB Back panel I/O ports AMD® Socket AM3 for AMD®...
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...increment - PCIe frequency tuning from 200MHz to 550MHz at 1MHz increment ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100 cable 1 x I /O connectors BIOS ASUS special features ASUS overclocking features Accessories Support DVD Form factor 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 ...0a, SM BIOS 2.5 ASUS EPU-4 Engine ASUS Express Gate ASUS Anti-Surge ASUS Q-Fan ASUS CrashFree BIOS3 ASUS EZ Flash2 ASUS AI NET2 ASUS MyLogo2 ASUS Turbo Key SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) - M4N68T-M specifications summary Internal I /O shield 1 x User Manual Drivers ASUS Update ASUS PC Probe II Anti...
...increment - PCIe frequency tuning from 200MHz to 550MHz at 1MHz increment ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100 cable 1 x I /O connectors BIOS ASUS special features ASUS overclocking features Accessories Support DVD Form factor 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 ...0a, SM BIOS 2.5 ASUS EPU-4 Engine ASUS Express Gate ASUS Anti-Surge ASUS Q-Fan ASUS CrashFree BIOS3 ASUS EZ Flash2 ASUS AI NET2 ASUS MyLogo2 ASUS Turbo Key SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) - M4N68T-M specifications summary Internal I /O shield 1 x User Manual Drivers ASUS Update ASUS PC Probe II Anti...
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... 1, RAID 5, and RAID 0+1 configurations for a cool and quiet operating environment. Enjoy high-end sound quality on your partners on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for high-speed data retrieval and save. AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet Technology This motherboard supports the AMD...
... 1, RAID 5, and RAID 0+1 configurations for a cool and quiet operating environment. Enjoy high-end sound quality on your partners on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for high-speed data retrieval and save. AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet Technology This motherboard supports the AMD...
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... settings. 1. Secure the card to use . 4. When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. Align the card connector with the PCI Express specifications. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To... with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. ASUS M4N68T-M 1-17 Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Otherwise, conflicts will arise...
... settings. 1. Secure the card to use . 4. When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. Align the card connector with the PCI Express specifications. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To... with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. ASUS M4N68T-M 1-17 Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Otherwise, conflicts will arise...
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...These connectors are for details. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction ATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC M4N68T-M GND GND +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK PIN 1 GND +5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND +3...unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you use an ATX 12V Specification 2.0‑compliant power supply unit (PSU) with more power-consuming devices or when you intend to install ... that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for an ATX power supply. 2.
...These connectors are for details. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction ATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC M4N68T-M GND GND +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK PIN 1 GND +5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND +3...unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you use an ATX 12V Specification 2.0‑compliant power supply unit (PSU) with more power-consuming devices or when you intend to install ... that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for an ATX power supply. 2.
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... compatible with 133MB/s (Ultra DMA133). The Serial ATA 3Gb/s is faster than the standard parallel ATA with Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s specification. Internal speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) The 4-pin connector is for Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. 4. ... 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 SATA1 M4N68T-M SATA connectors SATA3 • Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before using Serial ATA....
... compatible with 133MB/s (Ultra DMA133). The Serial ATA 3Gb/s is faster than the standard parallel ATA with Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s specification. Internal speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) The 4-pin connector is for Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. 4. ... 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 SATA1 M4N68T-M SATA connectors SATA3 • Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before using Serial ATA....
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...USB78 USB910 USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND M4N68T-M PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND M4N68T-M USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of ...these connectors, then install the module to the USB connectors. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction 7. Connect the USB module cable to any of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification...
...USB78 USB910 USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND M4N68T-M PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND M4N68T-M USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of ...these connectors, then install the module to the USB connectors. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction 7. Connect the USB module cable to any of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification...
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... field opposite the item. To change the value of a menu screen when there are items that do not fit on the menu bar displays the specific items for that the item has a submenu. Use [+] or [-] to display a pop-up window Scroll bar 2.2.9 General help At the top right corner of the...
... field opposite the item. To change the value of a menu screen when there are items that do not fit on the menu bar displays the specific items for that the item has a submenu. Use [+] or [-] to display a pop-up window Scroll bar 2.2.9 General help At the top right corner of the...
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... options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS information These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select a device item then press to [Auto] allows automatic selection of IDE drive. Setting this item is set to [Auto], the...
... options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS information These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select a device item then press to [Auto] allows automatic selection of IDE drive. Setting this item is set to [Auto], the...
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...specifications. Select Screen Select Item +- CPU OverClocking [Auto] Selects the CPU overclocking options to malfunction. Main Advanced Advanced Settings Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Adjust System Frequency/Voltage etc. Configuration options: [Manual] [Auto] [Standard] [Overclock Profile] ASUS M4N68T... achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and ...
...specifications. Select Screen Select Item +- CPU OverClocking [Auto] Selects the CPU overclocking options to malfunction. Main Advanced Advanced Settings Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Adjust System Frequency/Voltage etc. Configuration options: [Manual] [Auto] [Standard] [Overclock Profile] ASUS M4N68T... achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and ...
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... displays the CPU / Chassis fan speeds in rotations per minute (RPM). Smart Q-Fan Function [Disabled] Enables or disables the ASUS Q-Fan feature that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. When this parameter allows you do not wish to the ...ASUS M4N68T-M 2-17 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.5 HW Monitor Configuration CPU Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] or [Ignored] MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] or [Ignored] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures. Select [gnored] if you to use specific ...
... displays the CPU / Chassis fan speeds in rotations per minute (RPM). Smart Q-Fan Function [Disabled] Enables or disables the ASUS Q-Fan feature that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. When this parameter allows you do not wish to the ...ASUS M4N68T-M 2-17 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.5 HW Monitor Configuration CPU Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] or [Ignored] MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] or [Ignored] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures. Select [gnored] if you to use specific ...