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Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS M4N68T motherboard 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100 cable 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard Support DVD User Manual If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your.... Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M4N68T motherboard! It features dual-channel DDR3 1333 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to 2000MT/s via HyperTransport™ ...
Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS M4N68T motherboard 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100 cable 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard Support DVD User Manual If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your.... Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M4N68T motherboard! It features dual-channel DDR3 1333 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to 2000MT/s via HyperTransport™ ...
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... the Windows® OS. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on USB HDDs...your favorite photos into an overclocking button. ASUS Q-Fan ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts the CPU fan... a quiet, cool, and efficient operation. ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you with quick access to...ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from SATA HDDs, ODDs and USB drives. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an ASUS exclusive OS that contains the BIOS file. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS..., simply through pressing the button. ASUS MyLogo2™ Turn your system. When installing...
... the Windows® OS. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on USB HDDs...your favorite photos into an overclocking button. ASUS Q-Fan ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts the CPU fan... a quiet, cool, and efficient operation. ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you with quick access to...ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from SATA HDDs, ODDs and USB drives. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an ASUS exclusive OS that contains the BIOS file. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS..., simply through pressing the button. ASUS MyLogo2™ Turn your system. When installing...
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...; Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on a grounded antistatic pad or in any component, switch off mode. M4N68T SB_PWR M4N68T Onboard LED ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off ASUS M4N68T 1-5 Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you uninstall any component, place it on them. • Whenever...
...; Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on a grounded antistatic pad or in any component, switch off mode. M4N68T SB_PWR M4N68T Onboard LED ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off ASUS M4N68T 1-5 Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you uninstall any component, place it on them. • Whenever...
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... 240-pin module) EATXPWR 30.5cm(12.0in) USBPW1-4 USB34 LAN1_USB12 CPU_FAN CHA_FAN AUDIO Lithium Cell CMOS Power PCIEX1_1 3 RTL 8211CL M4N68T PCIEX16 PCIEX1_2 PCI1 NVIDIA® MCP68 SE Super I/O PCI2 7 SPEAKER 8Mb BIOS VIA VT1708S PCI3 SB_PWR PRI_IDE 8 CLRTC PCI4 9 USBPW5...Page 1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin 1-22 11. AMD CPU socket 1-8 13. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) 1-23 ASUS M4N68T 1-7 CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN and 3-pin CHA_FAN) 1-27 12. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-27 6. DDR3 DIMM sockets...
... 240-pin module) EATXPWR 30.5cm(12.0in) USBPW1-4 USB34 LAN1_USB12 CPU_FAN CHA_FAN AUDIO Lithium Cell CMOS Power PCIEX1_1 3 RTL 8211CL M4N68T PCIEX16 PCIEX1_2 PCI1 NVIDIA® MCP68 SE Super I/O PCI2 7 SPEAKER 8Mb BIOS VIA VT1708S PCI3 SB_PWR PRI_IDE 8 CLRTC PCI4 9 USBPW5...Page 1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin 1-22 11. AMD CPU socket 1-8 13. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) 1-23 ASUS M4N68T 1-7 CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN and 3-pin CHA_FAN) 1-27 12. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-27 6. DDR3 DIMM sockets...
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...fan for instructions. 7. Hardware monitoring errors can also refer to plug this connector. Connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! ASUS M4N68T 1-9 Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that it is in place, push down the socket lever to indicate that comes with ...the heatsink package. When the CPU is locked. 6. The lever clicks on the motherboard. 5. M4N68T CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND M4N68T CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to secure the CPU.
...fan for instructions. 7. Hardware monitoring errors can also refer to plug this connector. Connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! ASUS M4N68T 1-9 Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that it is in place, push down the socket lever to indicate that comes with ...the heatsink package. When the CPU is locked. 6. The lever clicks on the motherboard. 5. M4N68T CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND M4N68T CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to secure the CPU.
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... to the retention module base. Align the other end of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A2 DIMM_B2 DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 M4N68T Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 M4N68T 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets ASUS M4N68T 1-11 3. The figure illustrates the location of the retention bracket to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware...
... to the retention module base. Align the other end of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A2 DIMM_B2 DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 M4N68T Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 M4N68T 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets ASUS M4N68T 1-11 3. The figure illustrates the location of the retention bracket to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware...
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...; • • • • • • • • • • • We recommend that you install the DDR3 1600+ memory modules on the next page) ASUS M4N68T 1-13 CL A-Data AD31600X002GMU Corsair CM3X1G1600C9DHX CRUCIAL BL12864BA1608.8SFB(XMP) CRUCIAL BL12864BE2009.8SFB3(EPP) Crucial BL25664TB1608.K16SF(XMP) Crucial BL25664TG1608.K16SF(XMP) Crucial BL25664TR1608.K16SF...
...; • • • • • • • • • • • We recommend that you install the DDR3 1600+ memory modules on the next page) ASUS M4N68T 1-13 CL A-Data AD31600X002GMU Corsair CM3X1G1600C9DHX CRUCIAL BL12864BA1608.8SFB(XMP) CRUCIAL BL12864BE2009.8SFB3(EPP) Crucial BL25664TB1608.K16SF(XMP) Crucial BL25664TG1608.K16SF(XMP) Crucial BL25664TR1608.K16SF...
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DDR3-1066MHz capability Vendor Part No. ASUS M4N68T 1-15 CL Elpida EBJ51UD8BAFA-AC-E 512MB SS Elpida EBJ51UD8BAFA-AE-E 512MB SS G.SKILL F3-8500CL6D-2GBHK 1024MB SS Kingston KVR1066D3N7/1G 1024MB SS Kingston KVR1066D3N7/... both the blue slots and the black slots as two pairs of dual-channel memory configuration. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL.
DDR3-1066MHz capability Vendor Part No. ASUS M4N68T 1-15 CL Elpida EBJ51UD8BAFA-AC-E 512MB SS Elpida EBJ51UD8BAFA-AE-E 512MB SS G.SKILL F3-8500CL6D-2GBHK 1024MB SS Kingston KVR1066D3N7/1G 1024MB SS Kingston KVR1066D3N7/... both the blue slots and the black slots as two pairs of dual-channel memory configuration. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL.
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... unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. ASUS M4N68T 1-17 Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.8.3 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards...
... unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. ASUS M4N68T 1-17 Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.8.3 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards...
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KBPWR 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) M4N68T M4N68T Keyboard Power Setting ASUS M4N68T 1-19 Set these jumpers to +5V to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up the computer from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system ... can wake up the computer from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to wake up feature. USBPW1-4 12 23 M4N68T +5V +5VSB (Default) USBPW5-10 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) M4N68T USB Device Wake Up 3. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you can supply at least 1A on the keyboard...
KBPWR 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) M4N68T M4N68T Keyboard Power Setting ASUS M4N68T 1-19 Set these jumpers to +5V to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up the computer from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system ... can wake up the computer from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to wake up feature. USBPW1-4 12 23 M4N68T +5V +5VSB (Default) USBPW5-10 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) M4N68T USB Device Wake Up 3. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you can supply at least 1A on the keyboard...
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... connector to avail of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Select item in the BIOS to this connector. ASUS M4N68T 1-21 USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports connect to USB 2.0 devices. 9. This port is for a ...(USB) ports connect to USB 2.0 devices. 8. PS/2 Keyboard port (purple). USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. GND PRESENCE# SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC M4N68T AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L HD-audio-compliant pin definition...
... connector to avail of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Select item in the BIOS to this connector. ASUS M4N68T 1-21 USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports connect to USB 2.0 devices. 9. This port is for a ...(USB) ports connect to USB 2.0 devices. 8. PS/2 Keyboard port (purple). USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. GND PRESENCE# SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC M4N68T AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L HD-audio-compliant pin definition...
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... cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 133/100 signal cable. ASUS M4N68T 1-23 IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) The onboard IDE connector is for Ultra DMA 133/100 IDE devices. M4N68T PRI_IDE M4N68T IDE connector PIN1 NOTE:Orient the red markings on each Ultra DMA 133/100 signal cable...
... cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 133/100 signal cable. ASUS M4N68T 1-23 IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) The onboard IDE connector is for Ultra DMA 133/100 IDE devices. M4N68T PRI_IDE M4N68T IDE connector PIN1 NOTE:Orient the red markings on each Ultra DMA 133/100 signal cable...
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Ground Reset HD_LED RESET M4N68T System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PWRLED) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to ... is in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin HDLED) This 2-pin connector is for system reboot without turning off the system power. 6. ASUS M4N68T 1-25 PWR LED PWR BTN PLED+ PLEDPWR GND M4N68T F_PANEL PIN 1 IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.
Ground Reset HD_LED RESET M4N68T System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PWRLED) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to ... is in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin HDLED) This 2-pin connector is for system reboot without turning off the system power. 6. ASUS M4N68T 1-25 PWR LED PWR BTN PLED+ PLEDPWR GND M4N68T F_PANEL PIN 1 IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.
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...audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. +5V SPDIFOUT GND M4N68T SPDIF_OUT M4N68T Digital audio connector Ensure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of Sound playback is purchased separately. 9....caps on the OS). The S/PDIF module is VIA High Definition Audio (the name may damage the motherboard components. ASUS M4N68T 1-27 Only the 4-pin CPU fan connector supports the ASUS Q-Fan feature. 8. These are not jumpers! CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN and 3-pin CHA_FAN) Connect...
...audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. +5V SPDIFOUT GND M4N68T SPDIF_OUT M4N68T Digital audio connector Ensure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of Sound playback is purchased separately. 9....caps on the OS). The S/PDIF module is VIA High Definition Audio (the name may damage the motherboard components. ASUS M4N68T 1-27 Only the 4-pin CPU fan connector supports the ASUS Q-Fan feature. 8. These are not jumpers! CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN and 3-pin CHA_FAN) Connect...
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... is available in the support DVD that you want to restore the BIOS in the future. Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. ASUS M4N68T 2-1 Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to complete the installation. Always update the utility to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in...
... is available in the support DVD that you want to restore the BIOS in the future. Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. ASUS M4N68T 2-1 Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to complete the installation. Always update the utility to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in...
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...gets corrupted during the updating process. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! ASUS M4N68T 2-3 Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS is found, the utility reads it and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. Download ... with motherboard models. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into M4N68T.ROM. • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. Turn off the system after the utility ...
...gets corrupted during the updating process. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! ASUS M4N68T 2-3 Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS is found, the utility reads it and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. Download ... with motherboard models. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into M4N68T.ROM. • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. Turn off the system after the utility ...
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... Screen Select Item +- Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS M4N68T 2-5 Use the navigation keys to select a field. To select an item on the menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on top of...
... Screen Select Item +- Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS M4N68T 2-5 Use the navigation keys to select a field. To select an item on the menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on top of...
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Use [+] or [-] to navigate through them. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4N68T 2-7 2.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you to configure your storage devices. Refer to section 2.2.1 BIOS ...
Use [+] or [-] to navigate through them. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4N68T 2-7 2.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you to configure your storage devices. Refer to section 2.2.1 BIOS ...
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Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. Take caution when changing the settings of the general system specifications. Configuration options: [Manual] [Auto] [Standard] [Overclock Profile] ASUS M4N68T 2-9 2.3.5 System Information This menu gives you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this ...
Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. Take caution when changing the settings of the general system specifications. Configuration options: [Manual] [Auto] [Standard] [Overclock Profile] ASUS M4N68T 2-9 2.3.5 System Information This menu gives you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this ...
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... DRAM timing mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [DCT 0] [DCT 1] [Both] Memory Over Voltage [Auto] Sets the memory over voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [Max. = 1.60000V] [Min. = 1.20000V] ASUS M4N68T 2-11 Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following item only appears when you set it back to [Manual]. The values range from 1.20000V to 2.3100V with...
... DRAM timing mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [DCT 0] [DCT 1] [Both] Memory Over Voltage [Auto] Sets the memory over voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [Max. = 1.60000V] [Min. = 1.20000V] ASUS M4N68T 2-11 Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following item only appears when you set it back to [Manual]. The values range from 1.20000V to 2.3100V with...