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... 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 fan 1-10 1.7 System memory 1-11 1.7.1 Overview 1-11 1.7.2 Memory configurations 1-12...
... 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 fan 1-10 1.7 System memory 1-11 1.7.1 Overview 1-11 1.7.2 Memory configurations 1-12...
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... 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® Phenom™ II...pin DIMM slots support 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 are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. Integrated Programmable Shader...
... 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® Phenom™ II...pin DIMM slots support 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 are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. Integrated Programmable Shader...
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... delivers better overclocking capabilities with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your package with less power consumption. ASUS M4N68T-M 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! It features dual-channel DDR3 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to 2000MT/s via HyperTransport™ 1.0-based system bus. Thank you...
... delivers better overclocking capabilities with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your package with less power consumption. ASUS M4N68T-M 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! It features dual-channel DDR3 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to 2000MT/s via HyperTransport™ 1.0-based system bus. Thank you...
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Dual-Channel DDR3 1800 (O.C.) support This motherboard supports DDR3 memory that simultaneously sends different audio streams to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the latest operating system, 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. It is a ...
Dual-Channel DDR3 1800 (O.C.) support This motherboard supports DDR3 memory that simultaneously sends different audio streams to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the latest operating system, 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. It is a ...
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...on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Align the other end of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 M4N68T-M Channel Channel A Channel B M4N68T-M 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 ASUS M4N68T-M 1-11 When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place. A clicking sound denotes that ... of the retention bracket to the module base. 5. DO NOT forget to plug this connector. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. 3. Ensure that the retention bracket is in place. 4.
...on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Align the other end of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 M4N68T-M Channel Channel A Channel B M4N68T-M 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 ASUS M4N68T-M 1-11 When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place. A clicking sound denotes that ... of the retention bracket to the module base. 5. DO NOT forget to plug this connector. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. 3. Ensure that the retention bracket is in place. 4.
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...in Channel A and Channel B. Any excess memory from the same vendor. • Due to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. Size SS/DS Brand Chip NO. M4N68T-M Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-...1800(O.C.)MHz capability Vendor Part No. Apacer 78.0AGCD.CDZ(XMP) 2048MB(Kit of 3) SS/ DS Brand Chip NO. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the higher-sized channel...
...in Channel A and Channel B. Any excess memory from the same vendor. • Due to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. Size SS/DS Brand Chip NO. M4N68T-M Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-...1800(O.C.)MHz capability Vendor Part No. Apacer 78.0AGCD.CDZ(XMP) 2048MB(Kit of 3) SS/ DS Brand Chip NO. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the higher-sized channel...
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... DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted into either slot as single-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into both the blue slots as one pair of dual-channel memory configuration. ASUS M4N68T-M 1-15 Size SS/ DS Brand Chip NO. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL.
... DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted into either slot as single-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into both the blue slots as one pair of dual-channel memory configuration. ASUS M4N68T-M 1-15 Size SS/ DS Brand Chip NO. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL.
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... the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins... 1-2. 3. M4N68T-M CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) M4N68T-M Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause...
... the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins... 1-2. 3. M4N68T-M CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) M4N68T-M Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause...
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... AMD CPU type. Configuration options: [Manual] [Auto] [Standard] [Overclock Profile] ASUS M4N68T-M 2-9 2.3.5 System Information This menu gives you to malfunction. Take caution when changing the settings of the general system specifications. Select Screen Select Item +- System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you an overview of...
... AMD CPU type. Configuration options: [Manual] [Auto] [Standard] [Overclock Profile] ASUS M4N68T-M 2-9 2.3.5 System Information This menu gives you to malfunction. Take caution when changing the settings of the general system specifications. Select Screen Select Item +- System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you an overview of...
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...Use / keys to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [DCT 0] [DCT 1] [Both] Memory Over Voltage [Auto] Sets the memory over voltage. The valid value ranges vary depending on your CPU model. Configuration options: [Auto] [...Memory Clock Mode to 1.60000V with a 0.0150V increment. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following item only appears when you set it back to adjust the value. Configuration options: [400MHz] [533MHz] [667MHz] [800MHz] DRAM Timing Mode [Auto] Sets the DRAM timing mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Max. = 1.60000V] [Min. = 1.20000V] ASUS M4N68T...
...Use / keys to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [DCT 0] [DCT 1] [Both] Memory Over Voltage [Auto] Sets the memory over voltage. The valid value ranges vary depending on your CPU model. Configuration options: [Auto] [...Memory Clock Mode to 1.60000V with a 0.0150V increment. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following item only appears when you set it back to adjust the value. Configuration options: [400MHz] [533MHz] [667MHz] [800MHz] DRAM Timing Mode [Auto] Sets the DRAM timing mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Max. = 1.60000V] [Min. = 1.20000V] ASUS M4N68T...
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...Secure Virtual Machine Mode (SVM). Configuration options: [Auto] [Always] Power Down Enable [Disabled] Allows you to enable the channel memory interleaving. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Address bits 6] [Address bits 12] [XOR of Address bits [20:16, 6]] [XOR...] Enables or disables Microcode Updation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] MemClk Tristate C3/ATLVID [Disabled] Allows you to DIMMs even though memory slots are not populated. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Cool 'n'...
...Secure Virtual Machine Mode (SVM). Configuration options: [Auto] [Always] Power Down Enable [Disabled] Allows you to enable the channel memory interleaving. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Address bits 6] [Address bits 12] [XOR of Address bits [20:16, 6]] [XOR...] Enables or disables Microcode Updation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] MemClk Tristate C3/ATLVID [Disabled] Allows you to DIMMs even though memory slots are not populated. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Cool 'n'...
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... the Parallel Port base addresses. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for PCI/PnP devices. Plug and Play O/S [No] When this item is set to [Yes] and if you to change the advanced settings...
... the Parallel Port base addresses. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for PCI/PnP devices. Plug and Play O/S [No] When this item is set to [Yes] and if you to change the advanced settings...
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...previous BIOS settings saved in the Save to run the utility. Profile Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the CMO file can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT ... name and press , and then choose a profile number to load. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.7.3 ASUS O.C. Profile Utility V1.44 Current CMOS BOARD: M4N68T-M VER: 0203 (H:00 B:01) DATE: 11/12/2009 Restore CMOS BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\ C: Note [...
...previous BIOS settings saved in the Save to run the utility. Profile Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the CMO file can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT ... name and press , and then choose a profile number to load. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.7.3 ASUS O.C. Profile Utility V1.44 Current CMOS BOARD: M4N68T-M VER: 0203 (H:00 B:01) DATE: 11/12/2009 Restore CMOS BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\ C: Note [...