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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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resolution of 256 MB Supports RGB with HD audio module in the front panel to support 8-channel audio output. M4N68T-M Series specifications summary CPU Chipset Front side bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage / RAID LAN Audio USB Back panel I/O ports AMD...8-channel* High Definition Audio Supports Anti-pop function and Multi-streaming technologies Supports S/PDIF_OUT interface * Use the chassis with 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 memory architecture 2...
resolution of 256 MB Supports RGB with HD audio module in the front panel to support 8-channel audio output. M4N68T-M Series specifications summary CPU Chipset Front side bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage / RAID LAN Audio USB Back panel I/O ports AMD...8-channel* High Definition Audio Supports Anti-pop function and Multi-streaming technologies Supports S/PDIF_OUT interface * Use the chassis with 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 memory architecture 2...
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... vary with models. • If any of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M4N68T-M Series motherboard! ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-1 Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the new 45nm manufacturing process. The...
... vary with models. • If any of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M4N68T-M Series motherboard! ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-1 Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the new 45nm manufacturing process. The...
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... damage caused by simply unlocking the extra cores, without interrupting ongoing work or games, simply through pressing the button. ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-3 ASUS MyLogo2™ Turn your favorite photos into an overclocking button. ASUS Q-Fan ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts the CPU fan speed according to system loading to update the BIOS from switching power supply...
... damage caused by simply unlocking the extra cores, without interrupting ongoing work or games, simply through pressing the button. ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-3 ASUS MyLogo2™ Turn your favorite photos into an overclocking button. ASUS Q-Fan ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts the CPU fan speed according to system loading to update the BIOS from switching power supply...
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... avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. SB_PWR M4N68T-M V2 ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off M4N68T-M Series Onboard LED ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-5 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component...
... avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. SB_PWR M4N68T-M V2 ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off M4N68T-M Series Onboard LED ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-5 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component...
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... Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-27 7. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, USBPW5-10) 1-19 10. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) 1-18 ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-7 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-21 8. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, 1-26 USB910) 3. Internal speaker connector (4- ...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...
... Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-27 7. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, USBPW5-10) 1-19 10. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) 1-18 ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-7 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-21 8. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, 1-26 USB910) 3. Internal speaker connector (4- ...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...
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... designed for the AM3 socket. 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Press the lever sideways to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! M4N68T-M V2 M4N68T-M Series CPU socket AM3 2. The AM3 socket has a different pinout from the the AM2+/AM2 socket. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard supports AMD® Phenom...
... designed for the AM3 socket. 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Press the lever sideways to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! M4N68T-M V2 M4N68T-M Series CPU socket AM3 2. The AM3 socket has a different pinout from the the AM2+/AM2 socket. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard supports AMD® Phenom...
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You can occur if you fail to plug this connector. 5. ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-9 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 indicate that comes with the heatsink package. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that it is ...
You can occur if you fail to plug this connector. 5. ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-9 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 indicate that comes with the heatsink package. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that it is ...
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... retention mechanism module base, otherwise you fail to the module base. 5. 3. 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 The figure illustrates the location of the retention bracket to connect the CPU fan connector!
... retention mechanism module base, otherwise you fail to the module base. 5. 3. 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 The figure illustrates the location of the retention bracket to connect the CPU fan connector!
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... A and Channel B. Use a 64-bit �W�i�nd�o�w��s® OS if you do any of 3) SS/ DS Brand Chip NO. M4N68T-M Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1800(O.C.)MHz capability Vendor Part No. Apacer 78.0AGCD.CDZ(XMP) 2048MB(Kit of 256 megabits (Mb) chips or...
... A and Channel B. Use a 64-bit �W�i�nd�o�w��s® OS if you do any of 3) SS/ DS Brand Chip NO. M4N68T-M Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1800(O.C.)MHz capability Vendor Part No. Apacer 78.0AGCD.CDZ(XMP) 2048MB(Kit of 256 megabits (Mb) chips or...
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Size SS/ DS Brand Chip NO. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. Crucial CT12864BA1067.8FF 1024MB SS Crucial CT12872BA1067.9FF 1024MB SS Crucial CT25664BA1067.16FF 2048MB DS Crucial CT25672BA1067.18FF 2048MB DS ... 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 Series 1-15 DDR3-1066MHz capability Vendor Part No.
Size SS/ DS Brand Chip NO. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. Crucial CT12864BA1067.8FF 1024MB SS Crucial CT12872BA1067.9FF 1024MB SS Crucial CT25664BA1067.16FF 2048MB DS Crucial CT25672BA1067.18FF 2048MB DS ... 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 Series 1-15 DDR3-1066MHz capability Vendor Part No.
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... cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-17 Install the software drivers for information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do so may need...
... cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-17 Install the software drivers for information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do so may need...
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... clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to overclocking. CLRTC 12 23 M4N68T-M V2 Normal (Default) Clear RTC M4N68T-M Series Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position.
... clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to overclocking. CLRTC 12 23 M4N68T-M V2 Normal (Default) Clear RTC M4N68T-M Series Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position.
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... the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar). USBPW1-4 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) M4N68T-M V2 USBPW5-10 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) M4N68T-M Series USB Device Wake Up 3. KBPWR 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) M4N68T-M V2 M4N68T-M Series Keyboard Power Setting ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-19 This feature requires an ATX power supply that can wake up the computer...
... the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar). USBPW1-4 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) M4N68T-M V2 USBPW5-10 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) M4N68T-M Series USB Device Wake Up 3. KBPWR 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) M4N68T-M V2 M4N68T-M Series Keyboard Power Setting ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-19 This feature requires an ATX power supply that can wake up the computer...
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...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 standard. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports connect to USB 2.0 devices. 9. PS/2 Keyboard port (purple). This 15-pin port is purchased separately. ASUS M4N68T-M Series...
...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 standard. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports connect to USB 2.0 devices. 9. PS/2 Keyboard port (purple). This 15-pin port is purchased separately. ASUS M4N68T-M Series...
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... and 4-pin power plugs, ensure that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. 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 that the PSU has a ...
... and 4-pin power plugs, ensure that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. 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 that the PSU has a ...
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...on the IDE connector is removed to match the covered hole on each Ultra DMA 133/100 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. M4N68T-M Series IDE connector ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-23 3. If any device jumper is for Ultra DMA 133/100 IDE devices. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) The onboard IDE connector...incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 133/100 signal cable. PRI_IDE M4N68T-M V2 PIN1 NOTE:Orient the red markings on the IDE ribbon cable to configure your devices: Single device Two devices Drive jumper setting Cable-...
...on the IDE connector is removed to match the covered hole on each Ultra DMA 133/100 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. M4N68T-M Series IDE connector ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-23 3. If any device jumper is for Ultra DMA 133/100 IDE devices. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) The onboard IDE connector...incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 133/100 signal cable. PRI_IDE M4N68T-M V2 PIN1 NOTE:Orient the red markings on the IDE ribbon cable to configure your devices: Single device Two devices Drive jumper setting Cable-...
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... 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. ...; 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 The speaker allows you to the RA ID/AHCI Supplementary Guide included in...
... 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. ...; 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 The speaker allows you to the RA ID/AHCI Supplementary Guide included in...
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Ground Reset 6. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-25 The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to this connector. The HDD Activity LED lights up ... power. PLED+ PLEDPWR GND IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. 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 HDD Activity LED.
Ground Reset 6. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-25 The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to this connector. The HDD Activity LED lights up ... power. PLED+ PLEDPWR GND IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. 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 HDD Activity LED.
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... 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. Connect the USB module cable...
... 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. Connect the USB module cable...