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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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...placed in municipal waste. REACH Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of the FCC Rules. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to ... This device complies with Part 15 of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. Changes or modifications to this equipment. This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003...
...placed in municipal waste. REACH Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of the FCC Rules. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to ... This device complies with Part 15 of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. Changes or modifications to this equipment. This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003...
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...connected and the power cables are using an adapter or extension cord. vii If you are not damaged. Detailed descriptions of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS... system before you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are connected. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you need when installing and configuring the...
...connected and the power cables are using an adapter or extension cord. vii If you are not damaged. Detailed descriptions of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS... system before you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are connected. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you need when installing and configuring the...
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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 new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M4N68T motherboard! This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in...
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 new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M4N68T motherboard! This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in...
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...higher bandwidth requirements of the latest operating system, 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. Dual-Channel DDR3 1800 (O.C.) support This motherboard supports DDR3 memory that simultaneously sends different audio streams to your PC! Enjoy high-end sound quality on your partners on the ...enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth 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
...higher bandwidth requirements of the latest operating system, 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. Dual-Channel DDR3 1800 (O.C.) support This motherboard supports DDR3 memory that simultaneously sends different audio streams to your PC! Enjoy high-end sound quality on your partners on the ...enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth 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
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...ASUS M4N68T 1-3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an ASUS exclusive OS that contains the BIOS file. It supports file downloading to turn the PC power button into 256-color boot logos to ensure a quiet, cool, and efficient operation. ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you to the motherboard... USB port before entering the OS. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS Express Gate ASUS Express Gate is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to restore...
...ASUS M4N68T 1-3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an ASUS exclusive OS that contains the BIOS file. It supports file downloading to turn the PC power button into 256-color boot logos to ensure a quiet, cool, and efficient operation. ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you to the motherboard... USB port before entering the OS. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS Express Gate ASUS Express Gate is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to restore...
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ASUS AI NET2 ASUS AI NET2 remotely detects the cable connection immediately after you turn on the system and any faulty...and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to 100 meters at 1 meter accuracy. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). eliminates the need to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on the environment....RTC data. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to overclocking failure. ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is in real time.
ASUS AI NET2 ASUS AI NET2 remotely detects the cable connection immediately after you turn on the system and any faulty...and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to 100 meters at 1 meter accuracy. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). eliminates the need to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on the environment....RTC data. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to overclocking failure. ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is in real time.
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... • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before removing or plugging in any component, switch off mode. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before touching any component. •... sleep mode, or in the bag that came with a standby power LED that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 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 indicate that the system is a reminder that you...
... • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before removing or plugging in any component, switch off mode. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before touching any component. •... sleep mode, or in the bag that came with a standby power LED that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 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 indicate that the system is a reminder that you...
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Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. 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. DO NOT overtighten the screws! M4N68T 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction Doing so can damage the motherboard.
Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. 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. DO NOT overtighten the screws! M4N68T 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction Doing so can damage the motherboard.
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...Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-21 7. Internal speaker connector (4- DDR3 DIMM sockets 1-11 14. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) 1-23 ASUS M4N68T 1-7 USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, USBPW5-10) 1-19 10. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 1-25 ATX12V) 4. AMD CPU socket 1-8 ...ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin 1-22 11. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN and 3-pin CHA_FAN) 1-27 12. 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 123 45 6 20.8cm(8.2in) KBMS KBPWR ATX12V COM LPT SOCKET AM3 DDR3 DIMM_A2 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B2 (64bit, 240...
...Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-21 7. Internal speaker connector (4- DDR3 DIMM sockets 1-11 14. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) 1-23 ASUS M4N68T 1-7 USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, USBPW5-10) 1-19 10. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 1-25 ATX12V) 4. AMD CPU socket 1-8 ...ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin 1-22 11. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN and 3-pin CHA_FAN) 1-27 12. 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 123 45 6 20.8cm(8.2in) KBMS KBPWR ATX12V COM LPT SOCKET AM3 DDR3 DIMM_A2 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B2 (64bit, 240...
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...socket lever is lifted up to a 90°-100° angle; The CPU fits only in completely. 3. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. Press the lever sideways to unlock the Socket lever socket, then lift it fits in place. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket ... Product introduction otherwise, the CPU will not fit in one correct orientation. The AM3 socket has a different pinout from the the AM2+/AM2 socket. M4N68T M4N68T CPU socket AM3 2. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! Position the CPU above the socket...
...socket lever is lifted up to a 90°-100° angle; The CPU fits only in completely. 3. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. Press the lever sideways to unlock the Socket lever socket, then lift it fits in place. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket ... Product introduction otherwise, the CPU will not fit in one correct orientation. The AM3 socket has a different pinout from the the AM2+/AM2 socket. M4N68T M4N68T CPU socket AM3 2. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! Position the CPU above the socket...
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ASUS M4N68T 1-9 Hardware monitoring errors can also refer to plug this connector. You can occur if you fail to section 1.6.2 Installing heatsink and fan for instructions. 7. When the CPU is locked. 6. M4N68T CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND M4N68T CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to ...secure the CPU. The lever clicks on the side tab to the CPU_FAN connector on the motherboard. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the...
ASUS M4N68T 1-9 Hardware monitoring errors can also refer to plug this connector. You can occur if you fail to section 1.6.2 Installing heatsink and fan for instructions. 7. When the CPU is locked. 6. M4N68T CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND M4N68T CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to ...secure the CPU. The lever clicks on the side tab to the CPU_FAN connector on the motherboard. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the...
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...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 not match the CPU documentation, 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 properly applied to the retention module...
...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 not match the CPU documentation, 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 properly applied to the retention module...
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... mechanism module base, otherwise you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! DO NOT forget 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. Ensure that the retention bracket is in place. When the...if you cannot snap the retention bracket in place. 4. 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
... mechanism module base, otherwise you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! DO NOT forget 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. Ensure that the retention bracket is in place. When the...if you cannot snap the retention bracket in place. 4. 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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For effective use of memory, we recommend that you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 256 megabits (Mb) chips or less. Use a 64-bit �W�i�nd�o�w�...65533;s® OS if you want to the memory address limitation on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. M4N68T Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866(O.C.)MHz capability Vendor Part No. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that...
For effective use of memory, we recommend that you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 256 megabits (Mb) chips or less. Use a 64-bit �W�i�nd�o�w�...65533;s® OS if you want to the memory address limitation on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. M4N68T Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866(O.C.)MHz capability Vendor Part No. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that...
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Press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in only one direction. DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining ...
Press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in only one direction. DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining ...
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... opposite the slot that came with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Install the software drivers for information on the slot. 5. ASUS M4N68T 1-17 Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that you intend to...sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that they support. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" ...
... opposite the slot that came with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Install the software drivers for information on the slot. 5. ASUS M4N68T 1-17 Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that you intend to...sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that they support. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" ...
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...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 M4N68T Analog front panel connector Legacy AC'97 compliant definition • We recommend that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97...9. PS/2 Keyboard port (purple). COM port. ASUS M4N68T 1-21 USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. This 9-pin COM1 port is purchased separately. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports connect to USB 2.0 devices. 8. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. Connect one end of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. • If you ...
...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 M4N68T Analog front panel connector Legacy AC'97 compliant definition • We recommend that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97...9. PS/2 Keyboard port (purple). COM port. ASUS M4N68T 1-21 USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. This 9-pin COM1 port is purchased separately. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports connect to USB 2.0 devices. 8. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. Connect one end of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. • If you ...
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... markings on each Ultra DMA 133/100 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of the following modes to PIN 1. ASUS M4N68T 1-23 There are three connectors on the IDE ribbon cable to configure your devices: Single device Two devices Drive jumper...
... markings on each Ultra DMA 133/100 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of the following modes to PIN 1. ASUS M4N68T 1-23 There are three connectors on the IDE ribbon cable to configure your devices: Single device Two devices Drive jumper...