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..., DMI2.0, WfM2.0, 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 Frequency Selection) - M4N68T-M specifications summary Internal I /O shield 1 x User Manual Drivers ASUS Update ASUS PC Probe II Anti-Virus software...
..., DMI2.0, WfM2.0, 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 Frequency Selection) - M4N68T-M specifications summary Internal I /O shield 1 x User Manual Drivers ASUS Update ASUS PC Probe II Anti-Virus software...
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...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. The motherboard delivers a host of...DDR3 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to 2000MT/s via HyperTransport™ 1.0-based system bus. ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-1 Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices ...
...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. The motherboard delivers a host of...DDR3 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to 2000MT/s via HyperTransport™ 1.0-based system bus. ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-1 Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices ...
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...; Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in soft-off the ATX power supply and detach its power cord. SB_PWR M4N68T-M V2 ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off M4N68T-M Series Onboard LED ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-5
...; Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in soft-off the ATX power supply and detach its power cord. SB_PWR M4N68T-M V2 ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off M4N68T-M Series Onboard LED ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-5
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... the chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. DO NOT overtighten the screws! M4N68T-M V2 M4N68T-M V2 uses 100% all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing...
... the chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. DO NOT overtighten the screws! M4N68T-M V2 M4N68T-M V2 uses 100% all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing...
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... USBPW1-4 USB34 24.4cm(9.6in) LAN1_USB12 Super I/O CPU_FAN EATXPWR Lithium Cell 3 AUDIO CMOS Power CHA_FAN RTL 8211CL -VB PCIEX16 M4N68T-M V2 PCIEX1_1 PCI1 NVIDIA® MCP68 SE 8Mb BIOS 8 CLRTC 2 SATA2 SATA4 PCI2 VIA VT1708S SB_PWR F_PANEL USB56 USB78 USB910 SATA1 SATA3...-1 pin F_PANEL) 1-25 5. AMD CPU socket 1-8 13. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-21 8. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) 1-18 ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-7 USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, 1-26 USB910) 3. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-4) 1-24 2. ATX power connectors (24-pin ...
... USBPW1-4 USB34 24.4cm(9.6in) LAN1_USB12 Super I/O CPU_FAN EATXPWR Lithium Cell 3 AUDIO CMOS Power CHA_FAN RTL 8211CL -VB PCIEX16 M4N68T-M V2 PCIEX1_1 PCI1 NVIDIA® MCP68 SE 8Mb BIOS 8 CLRTC 2 SATA2 SATA4 PCI2 VIA VT1708S SB_PWR F_PANEL USB56 USB78 USB910 SATA1 SATA3...-1 pin F_PANEL) 1-25 5. AMD CPU socket 1-8 13. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-21 8. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) 1-18 ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-7 USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, 1-26 USB910) 3. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-4) 1-24 2. ATX power connectors (24-pin ...
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... CPU socket on the motherboard. Ensure that the socket lever is lifted up to a 90°-100° angle. The CPU fits only in completely. 3. M4N68T-M V2 M4N68T-M Series CPU socket AM3 2. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket to a 90°-100° angle; Small triangle Gold triangle 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction Press...
... CPU socket on the motherboard. Ensure that the socket lever is lifted up to a 90°-100° angle. The CPU fits only in completely. 3. M4N68T-M V2 M4N68T-M Series CPU socket AM3 2. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket to a 90°-100° angle; Small triangle Gold triangle 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction Press...
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... Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that it is in place, push down the socket lever to plug this connector. ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-9 Hardware monitoring errors can also refer to indicate that comes with the heatsink package. When the CPU is locked.... 6. M4N68T-M V2 CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND M4N68T-M Series CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to section 1.6.2 Installing ...
... Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that it is in place, push down the socket lever to plug this connector. ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-9 Hardware monitoring errors can also refer to indicate that comes with the heatsink package. When the CPU is locked.... 6. M4N68T-M V2 CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND M4N68T-M Series CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to section 1.6.2 Installing ...
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... retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to connect the CPU fan connector! Align the other end of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 M4N68T-M V2 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 M4N68T-M Series 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-11 3.
... retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to connect the CPU fan connector! Align the other end of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 M4N68T-M V2 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 M4N68T-M Series 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-11 3.
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... automatically reset parameter settings to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. CLRTC 12 23 M4N68T-M V2 Normal (Default) Clear RTC M4N68T-M Series Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. For system failure due to reenter data. The onboard button cell battery powers the...
... automatically reset parameter settings to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. CLRTC 12 23 M4N68T-M V2 Normal (Default) Clear RTC M4N68T-M Series Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. For system failure due to reenter data. The onboard button cell battery powers the...
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...) This jumper allows you can supply at least 1A on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar). KBPWR 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) M4N68T-M V2 M4N68T-M Series Keyboard Power Setting ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-19 2. When you set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB), you to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in the BIOS.
...) This jumper allows you can supply at least 1A on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar). KBPWR 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) M4N68T-M V2 M4N68T-M Series Keyboard Power Setting ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-19 2. When you set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB), you to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in the BIOS.
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...USB 2.0 devices. 8. COM port. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a VGA monitor or other serial devices. 11. ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-21 This 15-pin port is for a PS/2 keyboard. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. This 9-pin COM1 port is for details. •...PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line 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 ...
...USB 2.0 devices. 8. COM port. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a VGA monitor or other serial devices. 11. ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-21 This 15-pin port is for a PS/2 keyboard. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. This 9-pin COM1 port is for details. •...PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line 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 ...
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.... 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for an ATX power supply. 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... power supply unit (PSU) with 20-pin and 4-pin power plugs, ensure that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. 2. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. The plugs from the power supply are uncertain about the minimum...
.... 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for an ATX power supply. 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... power supply unit (PSU) with 20-pin and 4-pin power plugs, ensure that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. 2. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. The plugs from the power supply are uncertain about the minimum...
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... to configure your devices: Single device Two devices Drive jumper setting Cable-Select or Master Cable-Select Master Slave Mode of device(s) - M4N68T-M Series IDE connector ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-23 PRI_IDE M4N68T-M V2 PIN1 NOTE:Orient the red markings on the Ultra DMA cable connector. 3. This prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable...
... to configure your devices: Single device Two devices Drive jumper setting Cable-Select or Master Cable-Select Master Slave Mode of device(s) - M4N68T-M Series IDE connector ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-23 PRI_IDE M4N68T-M V2 PIN1 NOTE:Orient the red markings on the Ultra DMA cable connector. 3. This prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable...
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...8226; For more details on RAID/AHCI, refer to hear system beeps and warnings. +5V GND GND Speaker Out SPEAKER M4N68T-M V2 PIN 1 M4N68T-M Series Speaker Out Connector 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4) These connectors... 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 ...
...8226; For more details on RAID/AHCI, refer to hear system beeps and warnings. +5V GND GND Speaker Out SPEAKER M4N68T-M V2 PIN 1 M4N68T-M Series Speaker Out Connector 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4) These connectors... 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 ...
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... reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-25 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 for the system power LED. The...
... reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-25 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 for the system power LED. The...
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... 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 a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The USB 2.0 module is...
... 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 a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The USB 2.0 module is...
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...connectors. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND M4N68T-M V2 CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND M4N68T-M Series fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to configure the setting. ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-27 Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector ...is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. +5V SPDIFOUT GND M4N68T-M V2 SPDIF_OUT M4N68T-M Series Digital audio connector Ensure that the black ...
...connectors. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND M4N68T-M V2 CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND M4N68T-M Series fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to configure the setting. ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-27 Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector ...is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. +5V SPDIFOUT GND M4N68T-M V2 SPDIF_OUT M4N68T-M Series Digital audio connector Ensure that the black ...
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... to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.44 FLASH TYPE: WINBOND W25X80 Current ROM BOARD: M4N68T-M-V2 VER: 0303 (H:00 B:01) DATE: xx/07/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\ C: Note [Enter] Select or...switch between drives until the correct BIOS file is found, then press . b. Before you to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS updating process and automatically ...
... to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.44 FLASH TYPE: WINBOND W25X80 Current ROM BOARD: M4N68T-M-V2 VER: 0303 (H:00 B:01) DATE: xx/07/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\ C: Note [Enter] Select or...switch between drives until the correct BIOS file is found, then press . b. Before you to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS updating process and automatically ...
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... F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. Use the navigation keys to configure system Time. ASUS M4N68T-M Series 2-5 Select Screen Select Item +- Submenu items Navigation keys 2.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on the keyboard until the desired item is...the navigation keys differ from one screen to select a field. 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields Main Advanced M4N68T-M-V2 BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Main Settings System Time [22:03:55] System Date [Mon 01/07/2002] IDE Configuration ...
... F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. Use the navigation keys to configure system Time. ASUS M4N68T-M Series 2-5 Select Screen Select Item +- Submenu items Navigation keys 2.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on the keyboard until the desired item is...the navigation keys differ from one screen to select a field. 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields Main Advanced M4N68T-M-V2 BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Main Settings System Time [22:03:55] System Date [Mon 01/07/2002] IDE Configuration ...
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... RSDT pointer list. 2.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the screen. Select Screen Select Item +- 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 a list of the field opposite the...
... RSDT pointer list. 2.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the screen. Select Screen Select Item +- 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 a list of the field opposite the...