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......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 fan 1-10 1.7 System memory...
......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 fan 1-10 1.7 System memory...
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... 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 ...Configuration 2-7 2.3.4 Primary IDE Master/Slave, SATA 1/2/3/4 2-8 2.3.5 System Information 2-9 2.4 Advanced menu 2-9 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 2-9 2.4.2 CPU Configuration 2-12 2.4.3 Chipset 2-13 2.4.4 Onboard Device Configuration 2-14 2.4.5 PCIPnP 2-14 2.4.6 USB Configuration 2-15 2.5 Power menu 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 ...Configuration 2-7 2.3.4 Primary IDE Master/Slave, SATA 1/2/3/4 2-8 2.3.5 System Information 2-9 2.4 Advanced menu 2-9 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 2-9 2.4.2 CPU Configuration 2-12 2.4.3 Chipset 2-13 2.4.4 Onboard Device Configuration 2-14 2.4.5 PCIPnP 2-14 2.4.6 USB Configuration 2-15 2.5 Power menu 2-...
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... technologies Supports S/PDIF_OUT interface * Use the chassis with max. Integrated Programmable Shader model 3.0 DirectX 9 GPU Supports max. 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® Socket AM3...174; 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 ...
... technologies Supports S/PDIF_OUT interface * Use the chassis with max. Integrated Programmable Shader model 3.0 DirectX 9 GPU Supports max. 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® Socket AM3...174; 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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... 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 ...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...
... 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 ...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...
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...8482; II / Sempron™ 100 series CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM3 multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with models. • If any of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-1 Thank you start installing the ... standout in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M4N68T-M Series motherboard! The package contents vary with less power consumption. Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! The motherboard delivers...
...8482; II / Sempron™ 100 series CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM3 multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with models. • If any of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-1 Thank you start installing the ... standout in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M4N68T-M Series motherboard! The package contents vary with less power consumption. Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! The motherboard delivers...
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...of peripherals are plugged into the audio I/O jacks and notifies users of inappropriate connection, which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for a cool and quiet operating environment. It is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller. It also supports ...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 durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. 1-2 Chapter...
...of peripherals are plugged into the audio I/O jacks and notifies users of inappropriate connection, which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for a cool and quiet operating environment. It is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller. It also supports ...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 durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. 1-2 Chapter...
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... unlocking the extra cores, without interrupting ongoing work or games, simply through pressing the button. ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-3 After the easy setup, Turbo Key boosts performances without performing complicated BIOS changes. ASUS Q-Fan ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts the CPU fan speed according to system loading to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support...
... unlocking the extra cores, without interrupting ongoing work or games, simply through pressing the button. ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-3 After the easy setup, Turbo Key boosts performances without performing complicated BIOS changes. ASUS Q-Fan ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts the CPU fan speed according to system loading to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support...
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... reported back up to overclocking failure. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to 100 meters at 1 meter accuracy. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). ASUS AI NET2 ASUS AI NET2 remotely detects the cable connection immediately after you turn...
... reported back up to overclocking failure. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to 100 meters at 1 meter accuracy. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). ASUS AI NET2 ASUS AI NET2 remotely detects the cable connection immediately after you turn...
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Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) 1-18 ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-7 Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-27 7. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) 1-23 15. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN and 3-pin CHA_FAN) 1-27 12. AMD CPU socket 1-8 13. DDR3 DIMM sockets 1-11 14. USB connectors (10...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...
Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) 1-18 ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-7 Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-27 7. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) 1-23 15. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN and 3-pin CHA_FAN) 1-27 12. AMD CPU socket 1-8 13. DDR3 DIMM sockets 1-11 14. USB connectors (10...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...
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... lift it fits in completely. 3. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket until it up to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! M4N68T-M V2 M4N68T-M Series CPU socket AM3 2. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket to a 90°-100° angle; otherwise, the CPU will not fit in place. Small triangle Gold triangle...
... lift it fits in completely. 3. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket until it up to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! M4N68T-M V2 M4N68T-M Series CPU socket AM3 2. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket to a 90°-100° angle; otherwise, the CPU will not fit in place. Small triangle Gold triangle...
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... comes with the heatsink package. ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-9 Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to section 1.6.2 Installing heatsink and fan for instructions. 7. 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 secure the CPU. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the...
... comes with the heatsink package. ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-9 Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to section 1.6.2 Installing heatsink and fan for instructions. 7. 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 secure the CPU. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the...
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...Interface Material is properly applied to the retention module base. 1 2 3 4 5 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Attach one end of the installed CPU, ensuring that the heatsink fits properly on the retention module base. • The retention module base is already installed on top of the retention ...bracket to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you use only AMD-certified heatsink and fan assembly. Place the heatsink on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do...
...Interface Material is properly applied to the retention module base. 1 2 3 4 5 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Attach one end of the installed CPU, ensuring that the heatsink fits properly on the retention module base. • The retention module base is already installed on top of the retention ...bracket to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you use only AMD-certified heatsink and fan assembly. Place the heatsink on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do...
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... 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 Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you cannot snap the retention bracket in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the retention mechanism to... Modules (DIMM) sockets. A clicking sound denotes that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module base, otherwise you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! 3.
... 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 Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you cannot snap the retention bracket in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the retention mechanism to... Modules (DIMM) sockets. A clicking sound denotes that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module base, otherwise you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! 3.
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The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. CLRTC 12 23 M4N68T-M V2 Normal (Default) Clear RTC M4N68T-M Series Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, ... 5~10 seconds, then move the jumper again to default values. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS...
The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. CLRTC 12 23 M4N68T-M V2 Normal (Default) Clear RTC M4N68T-M Series Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, ... 5~10 seconds, then move the jumper again to default values. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS...
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..., system running in reduced power mode). Set these jumpers to +5V to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. KBPWR 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) M4N68T-M V2 M4N68T-M Series Keyboard Power Setting ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-19 Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you can supply...
..., system running in reduced power mode). Set these jumpers to +5V to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. KBPWR 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) M4N68T-M V2 M4N68T-M Series Keyboard Power Setting ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-19 Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you can supply...
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...Insufficient air flow inside the system may be different based on the fan connectors. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN and 3-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to configure the setting. ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-27 The S/PDIF module is VIA High Definition Audio (the name ...may damage the motherboard components. 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...
...Insufficient air flow inside the system may be different based on the fan connectors. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN and 3-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to configure the setting. ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-27 The S/PDIF module is VIA High Definition Audio (the name ...may damage the motherboard components. 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...
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... field values can cause the system to malfunction. 2.3.5 System Information This menu gives you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Configuration options: [Manual] [Auto] [Standard] [Overclock Profile] ASUS M4N68T-M Series 2-9 The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. BIOS Information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Change...
... field values can cause the system to malfunction. 2.3.5 System Information This menu gives you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Configuration options: [Manual] [Auto] [Standard] [Overclock Profile] ASUS M4N68T-M Series 2-9 The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. BIOS Information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Change...
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...;in �g��o�n��y�o�u��r�C��P�U� model. The valid value ranges vary depending on your CPU model. Configuration options: [Auto] 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuration options: [Auto] [Overclock 3%] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 7%] PCIE Overclocking [Auto] Configures the PCIE overclocking. T��h�e�...
...;in �g��o�n��y�o�u��r�C��P�U� model. The valid value ranges vary depending on your CPU model. Configuration options: [Auto] 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuration options: [Auto] [Overclock 3%] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 7%] PCIE Overclocking [Auto] Configures the PCIE overclocking. T��h�e�...
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... options: [Auto] [Manual] The following item only appears when you set it back to 2.4450V with a 0.01000V increment. Configuration options: [Auto] [Max. = 1.60000V] [Min. = 1.20000V] ASUS M4N68T-M Series 2-11 Configuration options: [Auto] [DCT 0] [DCT 1] [Both] Memory Over Voltage [Auto] Sets the memory over voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] LoadLine Calibration [Auto] Sets the... programming method. Use the / keys to adjust the ratio. Use the / keys to 1.60000V with a 0.0150V increment. The valid value ranges vary depending on your CPU model.
... options: [Auto] [Manual] The following item only appears when you set it back to 2.4450V with a 0.01000V increment. Configuration options: [Auto] [Max. = 1.60000V] [Min. = 1.20000V] ASUS M4N68T-M Series 2-11 Configuration options: [Auto] [DCT 0] [DCT 1] [Both] Memory Over Voltage [Auto] Sets the memory over voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] LoadLine Calibration [Auto] Sets the... programming method. Use the / keys to adjust the ratio. Use the / keys to 1.60000V with a 0.0150V increment. The valid value ranges vary depending on your CPU model.
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...Disabled] ASUS Core Unlocker [Disabled] Enables the ASUS Core Unlocker to [Manual]. 2nd Core [On] Enables or disables the second CPU core. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Cool 'n' Quiet [Enabled] Enables or disables the AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet technology. Select [Disabled] to set CPU Core...: [Auto] [Manual] The following items appear only when you to disable this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. 2.4.2 CPU Configuration The items in this function. The driver developer may enable it for the normal operation. Configuration...
...Disabled] ASUS Core Unlocker [Disabled] Enables the ASUS Core Unlocker to [Manual]. 2nd Core [On] Enables or disables the second CPU core. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Cool 'n' Quiet [Enabled] Enables or disables the AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet technology. Select [Disabled] to set CPU Core...: [Auto] [Manual] The following items appear only when you to disable this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. 2.4.2 CPU Configuration The items in this function. The driver developer may enable it for the normal operation. Configuration...