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Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide vii M4N68T 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...
Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide vii M4N68T 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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...card is no guarantee that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in a particular installation. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that may cause harmful interference to assure compliance with the limits ...encouraged to try to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. Operation is subject to...
...card is no guarantee that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in a particular installation. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that may cause harmful interference to assure compliance with the limits ...encouraged to try to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. Operation is subject to...
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... your 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 by yourself. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from connectors, slots... the product in your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before the signal cables are also provided. About this guide...
... your 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 by yourself. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from connectors, slots... the product in your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before the signal cables are also provided. About this guide...
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... your package with less power consumption. 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 ASUS quality motherboards! Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check...
... your package with less power consumption. 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 ASUS quality motherboards! Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check...
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...can now talk to provide efficient power management for advanced operating systems. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology and RAID support This motherboard supports hard drives based on the headphone while playing multichannel network games. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction Enjoy high-end ...features data transfer rates of 1800 (O.C.)/1600 (O.C.)/1333/1066 MHz to different destinations. Dual-Channel DDR3 1800 (O.C.) support This motherboard supports DDR3 memory that simultaneously sends different audio streams to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the latest operating system, 3D...
...can now talk to provide efficient power management for advanced operating systems. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology and RAID support This motherboard supports hard drives based on the headphone while playing multichannel network games. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction Enjoy high-end ...features data transfer rates of 1800 (O.C.)/1600 (O.C.)/1333/1066 MHz to different destinations. Dual-Channel DDR3 1800 (O.C.) support This motherboard supports DDR3 memory that simultaneously sends different audio streams to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the latest operating system, 3D...
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...fan speed according to system loading to USB drives only. ASUS M4N68T 1-3 It supports file downloading to ensure a quiet, cool, and efficient operation. When installing it on USB HDDs or flash drives, connect the drives to the motherboard USB port before turning on the computer. • The... actual boot time depends on the system configuration. • ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from a USB flash disk before entering the Windows...
...fan speed according to system loading to USB drives only. ASUS M4N68T 1-3 It supports file downloading to ensure a quiet, cool, and efficient operation. When installing it on USB HDDs or flash drives, connect the drives to the motherboard USB port before turning on the computer. • The... actual boot time depends on the system configuration. • ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from a USB flash disk before entering the Windows...
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ASUS AI NET2 ASUS AI NET2 remotely detects the cable connection immediately after you turn on the environment. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction This is a unique power saving technology that detects ... minimizing the impact on the system and any faulty cable connections are reported back up to overclocking failure. ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is in real time. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to...
ASUS AI NET2 ASUS AI NET2 remotely detects the cable connection immediately after you turn on the environment. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction This is a unique power saving technology that detects ... minimizing the impact on the system and any faulty cable connections are reported back up to overclocking failure. ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is in real time. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to...
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...M4N68T SB_PWR M4N68T Onboard LED ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off ASUS M4N68T 1-5 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Onboard LED The motherboard...proceed Take note of the onboard LED. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling...
...M4N68T SB_PWR M4N68T Onboard LED ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off ASUS M4N68T 1-5 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Onboard LED The motherboard...proceed Take note of the onboard LED. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling...
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1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Doing so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. M4N68T 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis. DO NOT overtighten the screws!
1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Doing so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. M4N68T 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis. DO NOT overtighten the screws!
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1.5.3 Motherboard layout 123 45 6 20.8cm(8.2in) KBMS KBPWR ATX12V COM ...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...(7-pin SATA1-4) 1-24 3. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin 1-22 11. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) 1-23 ASUS M4N68T 1-7 Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) 1-19 9. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, USBPW5-10) 1-19 10. DDR3 DIMM sockets 1-...
1.5.3 Motherboard layout 123 45 6 20.8cm(8.2in) KBMS KBPWR ATX12V COM ...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...(7-pin SATA1-4) 1-24 3. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin 1-22 11. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) 1-23 ASUS M4N68T 1-7 Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) 1-19 9. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, USBPW5-10) 1-19 10. DDR3 DIMM sockets 1-...
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Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket until it up to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! Ensure that the CPU corner ..., then lift it fits in place. The AM3 socket has a different pinout from the the AM2+/AM2 socket. M4N68T M4N68T CPU socket AM3 2. otherwise, the CPU will not fit in one correct orientation. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard supports AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series processors.
Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket until it up to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! Ensure that the CPU corner ..., then lift it fits in place. The AM3 socket has a different pinout from the the AM2+/AM2 socket. M4N68T M4N68T CPU socket AM3 2. otherwise, the CPU will not fit in one correct orientation. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard supports AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series processors.
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... CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND M4N68T CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to secure the CPU. ASUS M4N68T 1-9 When the CPU is locked. 6. 5. The lever clicks on the side tab to the CPU_FAN connector on the motherboard. Connect the CPU fan cable to indicate that comes with the heatsink...
... CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND M4N68T CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to secure the CPU. ASUS M4N68T 1-9 When the CPU is locked. 6. 5. The lever clicks on the side tab to the CPU_FAN connector on the motherboard. Connect the CPU fan cable to indicate that comes with the heatsink...
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...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 use only AMD-certified heatsink and fan assembly. Attach one end of the installed CPU, ...a Thermal Interface Material is properly applied to the retention module base. 1 2 3 4 5 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Place the heatsink on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. 2. CPU Fan CPU Heatsink Retention bracket Retention Module Base Retention bracket...
...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 use only AMD-certified heatsink and fan assembly. Attach one end of the installed CPU, ...a Thermal Interface Material is properly applied to the retention module base. 1 2 3 4 5 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Place the heatsink on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. 2. CPU Fan CPU Heatsink Retention bracket Retention Module Base Retention bracket...
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... can occur if you cannot snap the retention bracket in place, connect the CPU fan cable to plug this connector. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the retention bracket to the...secure the heatsink and fan to connect the CPU fan connector! 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
... can occur if you cannot snap the retention bracket in place, connect the CPU fan cable to plug this connector. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the retention bracket to the...secure the heatsink and fan to connect the CPU fan connector! 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
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... from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. M4N68T Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866(O.C.)MHz capability Vendor Part No. Size SS/ DS Corsair CM3X2G1800C8D 2048MB DS Kingston KHX14400D3K2/2G... Chapter 1: Product introduction Any excess memory from the same vendor. • Due to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of the lower-sized channel for the OS can be about 3GB or less. For optimum compatibility...
... from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. M4N68T Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866(O.C.)MHz capability Vendor Part No. Size SS/ DS Corsair CM3X2G1800C8D 2048MB DS Kingston KHX14400D3K2/2G... Chapter 1: Product introduction Any excess memory from the same vendor. • Due to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of the lower-sized channel for the OS can be about 3GB or less. For optimum compatibility...
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... clip A DIMM is properly seated. Failure to do so can cause severe damage to unlock a DIMM socket. 2. Press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction
... clip A DIMM is properly seated. Failure to do so can cause severe damage to unlock a DIMM socket. 2. Press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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... a chassis). 3. ASUS M4N68T 1-17 Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Secure the card to use . 4. When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing...
... a chassis). 3. ASUS M4N68T 1-17 Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Secure the card to use . 4. When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing...
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... Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports connect to USB 2.0 devices. 9. COM port. Connect one end of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high definition front panel audio module to [HD Audio]. ASUS M4N68T 1-21 See section 2.4.3 Chipset for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module is for pointing devices...
... Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports connect to USB 2.0 devices. 9. COM port. Connect one end of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high definition front panel audio module to [HD Audio]. ASUS M4N68T 1-21 See section 2.4.3 Chipset for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module is for pointing devices...
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Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of the following modes to match the covered hole on the IDE connector is removed to configure your devices: Single .... This prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 133/100 signal cable. 3. ASUS M4N68T 1-23 M4N68T PRI_IDE M4N68T IDE connector PIN1 NOTE:Orient the red markings on each Ultra DMA 133/100 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. There are three connectors...
Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of the following modes to match the covered hole on the IDE connector is removed to configure your devices: Single .... This prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 133/100 signal cable. 3. ASUS M4N68T 1-23 M4N68T PRI_IDE M4N68T IDE connector PIN1 NOTE:Orient the red markings on each Ultra DMA 133/100 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. There are three connectors...