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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 fan 1-10 1.7 System...
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 fan 1-10 1.7 System...
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...Rules. This symbol of the FCC Rules. DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of the... Changes or modifications to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. This equipment generates, uses and can be placed in municipal waste. Check local regulations for ...
...Rules. This symbol of the FCC Rules. DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of the... Changes or modifications to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. This equipment generates, uses and can be placed in municipal waste. Check local regulations for ...
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... power supply is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup..., contact your area. Detailed descriptions of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are connected. If you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the product on it...
... power supply is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup..., contact your area. Detailed descriptions of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are connected. If you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the product on it...
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... in your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M4N68T-M Series motherboard! Before you for the following items. 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 ASUS quality motherboards! Chapter 1 Product...
... in your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M4N68T-M Series motherboard! Before you for the following items. 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 ASUS quality motherboards! Chapter 1 Product...
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... 1800 (O.C.)/1600 (O.C.)/1333/1066 MHz to provide efficient 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 1: Product introduction AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet...
... 1800 (O.C.)/1600 (O.C.)/1333/1066 MHz to provide efficient 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 1: Product introduction AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet...
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...boosts performances without performing complicated BIOS changes. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from a USB flash disk before entering the OS. ASUS Q-Fan ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts the CPU ...fan speed according to system loading to update the BIOS from damage caused by simply unlocking the extra cores, without interrupting ongoing work or games, simply through pressing the button. ASUS M4N68T...
...boosts performances without performing complicated BIOS changes. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from a USB flash disk before entering the OS. ASUS Q-Fan ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts the CPU ...fan speed according to system loading to update the BIOS from damage caused by simply unlocking the extra cores, without interrupting ongoing work or games, simply through pressing the button. ASUS M4N68T...
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... CPU default settings when the system hangs due to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). eliminates the need to overclocking failure. C.P.R. Simply shut down and reboot the system...the European Union's Restriction on the system and any faulty cable connections are reported back up to their default settings. ASUS AI NET2 ASUS AI NET2 remotely detects the cable connection immediately after you turn on the use of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products...
... CPU default settings when the system hangs due to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). eliminates the need to overclocking failure. C.P.R. Simply shut down and reboot the system...the European Union's Restriction on the system and any faulty cable connections are reported back up to their default settings. ASUS AI NET2 ASUS AI NET2 remotely detects the cable connection immediately after you turn on the use of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products...
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...the location of the following precautions before you install or remove any motherboard component. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket... 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 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED.
...the location of the following precautions before you install or remove any motherboard component. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket... 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 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED.
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... the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. 1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place six screws... into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis. The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. M4N68T-M V2 M4N68T-M V2 uses 100% all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for durability, improved ...
... the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. 1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place six screws... into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis. The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. M4N68T-M V2 M4N68T-M V2 uses 100% all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for durability, improved ...
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...2. pin SPEAKER) 1-24 ATX12V) 4. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 1-25 5. Onboard LED 1-5 6. 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1 23 4 5 6 20.8cm(8.2in) KB/MS KBPWR ATX12V COM1 DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) ... 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 ... 1-8 13. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-27 7. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) 1-18 ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-7
...2. pin SPEAKER) 1-24 ATX12V) 4. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 1-25 5. Onboard LED 1-5 6. 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1 23 4 5 6 20.8cm(8.2in) KB/MS KBPWR ATX12V COM1 DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) ... 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 ... 1-8 13. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-27 7. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) 1-18 ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-7
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...Unit (CPU) This motherboard supports AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series processors. The AM3 socket has a different pinout from the the AM2+/AM2 socket. Ensure that the socket lever is lifted up to a 90°-100° angle; M4N68T-M V2 M4N68T-M Series CPU socket ...matches the socket corner with a small triangle. 4. The CPU fits only in completely. 3. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. Press the lever sideways to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! Small triangle Gold triangle 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction
...Unit (CPU) This motherboard supports AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series processors. The AM3 socket has a different pinout from the the AM2+/AM2 socket. Ensure that the socket lever is lifted up to a 90°-100° angle; M4N68T-M V2 M4N68T-M Series CPU socket ...matches the socket corner with a small triangle. 4. The CPU fits only in completely. 3. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. Press the lever sideways to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! Small triangle Gold triangle 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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... socket lever to secure the CPU. 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 section 1.6.2 Installing heatsink and fan for instructions. 7. 5. The lever clicks on the motherboard. You can occur if you fail to... indicate that comes with the heatsink package. When the CPU is locked. 6. Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to plug this connector. ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-9 Hardware monitoring errors can...
... socket lever to secure the CPU. 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 section 1.6.2 Installing heatsink and fan for instructions. 7. 5. The lever clicks on the motherboard. You can occur if you fail to... indicate that comes with the heatsink package. When the CPU is locked. 6. Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to plug this connector. ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-9 Hardware monitoring errors can...
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..., follow the latter. 2. If the instructions in this section do not have to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that a Thermal Interface Material is already installed on top of the retention bracket...
..., follow the latter. 2. If the instructions in this section do not have to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that a Thermal Interface Material is already installed on top of the retention bracket...
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...cable to the connector on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan 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. DO NOT forget to the retention module base.... 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 Push down the retention bracket lock on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. A clicking sound denotes that the fan and ...
...cable to the connector on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan 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. DO NOT forget to the retention module base.... 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 Push down the retention bracket lock on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. A clicking sound denotes that the fan and ...
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... want to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 3) SS/ DS Brand Chip NO. AD31600X002GMU CM3X1G1600C9DHX CM3X2G1600C9DHX TR3X6G1600C8 G(XMP) TR3X6G1600C8D G(XMP... the same vendor. • Due to install 4GB or more memory on the next page 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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 the following...
... want to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 3) SS/ DS Brand Chip NO. AD31600X002GMU CM3X1G1600C9DHX CM3X2G1600C9DHX TR3X6G1600C8 G(XMP) TR3X6G1600C8D G(XMP... the same vendor. • Due to install 4GB or more memory on the next page 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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 the following...
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... is keyed with a notch so that it flips out with your fingers when pressing the retaining 1 clips. Press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1. 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components.
... is keyed with a notch so that it flips out with your fingers when pressing the retaining 1 clips. Press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1. 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components.
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...a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This... using PCI cards on the slot. 5. ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-17 Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. Secure the card to use . 4. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install...
...a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This... using PCI cards on the slot. 5. ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-17 Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. Secure the card to use . 4. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install...
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...pointing devices or other VGA-compatible devices. 10. ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-21 Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. • If you want...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...
...pointing devices or other VGA-compatible devices. 10. ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-21 Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. • If you want...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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M4N68T-M Series IDE connector ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-23 Master Slave Master Slave Cable connector Black Black Gray Black or gray • Pin 20 on the IDE connector is removed to PIN 1. PRI_IDE M4N68T-M V2 PIN1 NOTE:Orient the red markings on the IDE ribbon cable to match the covered hole ...IDE connector is set as "Cable-Select", ensure that all other device jumpers have the same setting. Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of the following modes to configure your devices: Single device Two devices Drive jumper setting Cable-Select or ...
M4N68T-M Series IDE connector ASUS M4N68T-M Series 1-23 Master Slave Master Slave Cable connector Black Black Gray Black or gray • Pin 20 on the IDE connector is removed to PIN 1. PRI_IDE M4N68T-M V2 PIN1 NOTE:Orient the red markings on the IDE ribbon cable to match the covered hole ...IDE connector is set as "Cable-Select", ensure that all other device jumpers have the same setting. Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of the following modes to configure your devices: Single device Two devices Drive jumper setting Cable-Select or ...
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... 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. • The motherboard does not provide a floppy disk drive connector. You could... • 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 4. The data transfer rate of the Serial ATA 3Gb/s is faster ...
... 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. • The motherboard does not provide a floppy disk drive connector. You could... • 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 4. The data transfer rate of the Serial ATA 3Gb/s is faster ...