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...OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. No part of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ("ASUS"). SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND ...SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT...
...OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. No part of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ("ASUS"). SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND ...SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT...
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Contents Notices...v Safety information vi About this guide vi M2N68-AM SE2 specifications summary viii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-2 1.2.1 Motherboard layout 1-2 1.2.2 Layout contents 1-2 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-3 1.4 System memory 1-3 1.4.1 Overview 1-3 1.4.2 Memory configurations 1-4 1.5 ... information 1-15 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 3 utility 2-3 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-4 iii
Contents Notices...v Safety information vi About this guide vi M2N68-AM SE2 specifications summary viii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-2 1.2.1 Motherboard layout 1-2 1.2.2 Layout contents 1-2 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-3 1.4 System memory 1-3 1.4.1 Overview 1-3 1.4.2 Memory configurations 1-4 1.5 ... information 1-15 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 3 utility 2-3 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-4 iii
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...x PCI slot 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 connector 2 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s connectors support RAID 0, 1, and JBOD configurations on the next page) viii M2N68-AM SE2 specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage Audio USB LAN AMD® Socket AM2+ / AM2 for AMD Phenom™FX / Phenom / Athlon... Dual-channel memory architecture 2 x 240-pin DIMM slots support unbuffered ECC and non-ECC DDR2 1066/800/667MHz memory modules Supports up to www.asus.com for the AM2+ CPU models. ** Refer to 10 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at the back panel) ...
...x PCI slot 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 connector 2 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s connectors support RAID 0, 1, and JBOD configurations on the next page) viii M2N68-AM SE2 specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage Audio USB LAN AMD® Socket AM2+ / AM2 for AMD Phenom™FX / Phenom / Athlon... Dual-channel memory architecture 2 x 240-pin DIMM slots support unbuffered ECC and non-ECC DDR2 1066/800/667MHz memory modules Supports up to www.asus.com for the AM2+ CPU models. ** Refer to 10 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at the back panel) ...
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... I /O connectors BIOS Accessories Form Factor Support DVD ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - ix M2N68-AM SE2 specifications summary ASUS special features Back panel I/O ports Internal I /O ports... 1 x COM port 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x IDE connector 2 x SATA connectors 1 x system panel connector 1 x CD audio-in connector 1 x Internal speaker connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX...
... I /O connectors BIOS Accessories Form Factor Support DVD ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - ix M2N68-AM SE2 specifications summary ASUS special features Back panel I/O ports Internal I /O ports... 1 x COM port 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x IDE connector 2 x SATA connectors 1 x system panel connector 1 x CD audio-in connector 1 x Internal speaker connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX...
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... CMOS, which include system setup information such as LAN cards, SCSI cards, USB cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI specifications. 1.5.4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express...BIOS setup. 2. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.5.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphics cards that the cards do not need IRQ assignments; When using PCI cards on the system and...
... CMOS, which include system setup information such as LAN cards, SCSI cards, USB cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI specifications. 1.5.4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express...BIOS setup. 2. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.5.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphics cards that the cards do not need IRQ assignments; When using PCI cards on the system and...
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... port connects to USB 2.0 devices. 8. The data transfer rate of the Serial ATA 3Gb/s is faster than the standard parallel ATA with Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s specification. In 4-channel and 6-channel configurations, the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration. This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or other... or a speaker. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports connect to the tape, CD, DVD player, or other serial devices. 10. ASUS M2N68-AM SE2 1-10
... port connects to USB 2.0 devices. 8. The data transfer rate of the Serial ATA 3Gb/s is faster than the standard parallel ATA with Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s specification. In 4-channel and 6-channel configurations, the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration. This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or other... or a speaker. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports connect to the tape, CD, DVD player, or other serial devices. 10. ASUS M2N68-AM SE2 1-10
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... a slot opening at +12V. It is purchased separately. 5. ASUS M2N68-AM SE2 1-12 Connect the USB module cable to any of the system chassis. The USB 2.0 module is not a jumper! Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. CPU fan connector (4-pin CPU_FAN) The CPU fan connector...the USB 2.0 specification that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of 1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at the back of these connectors, then install the module to the CPU fan connector on the CPU fan connector. Doing so will damage the motherboard! DO NOT...
... a slot opening at +12V. It is purchased separately. 5. ASUS M2N68-AM SE2 1-12 Connect the USB module cable to any of the system chassis. The USB 2.0 module is not a jumper! Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. CPU fan connector (4-pin CPU_FAN) The CPU fan connector...the USB 2.0 specification that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of 1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at the back of these connectors, then install the module to the CPU fan connector on the CPU fan connector. Doing so will damage the motherboard! DO NOT...
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.... Speaker connector (4- The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is for your system, refer to use an ATX 12V Specification 2.0‑compliant power supply unit (PSU) with 20-pin and 4-pin power plugs, make sure that you are designed to hear system beeps... proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. • We recommend that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is inadequate. • If you use a PSU with a minimum of 300 W. The plugs from the power supply...
.... Speaker connector (4- The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is for your system, refer to use an ATX 12V Specification 2.0‑compliant power supply unit (PSU) with 20-pin and 4-pin power plugs, make sure that you are designed to hear system beeps... proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. • We recommend that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is inadequate. • If you use a PSU with a minimum of 300 W. The plugs from the power supply...
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These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. These items show Not Detected if no IDE device is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. Select [ARMD] (ATAPI Removable ...
These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. These items show Not Detected if no IDE device is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. Select [ARMD] (ATAPI Removable ...
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... you an overview of SATA devices. 2.3.5 SATA 1-2 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of the general system specifications. There is installed in this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA mode disabled. These values are not...bit data transfer. AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory 2-6 ASUS M2N68-AM SE2 Setting to display the SATA device information. The BIOS automatically detects the items in the system. ...
... you an overview of SATA devices. 2.3.5 SATA 1-2 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of the general system specifications. There is installed in this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA mode disabled. These values are not...bit data transfer. AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory 2-6 ASUS M2N68-AM SE2 Setting to display the SATA device information. The BIOS automatically detects the items in the system. ...
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...sleep state, the system appears suspended and stays in HiSpeed (480 Mbps) or Full Speed (12 Mbps). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-12 ASUS M2N68-AM SE2 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] Allows you to configure the USB 2.0 controller in a low power ...System Suspend. 2.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto] Allows you to add additional tables as per Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. In S3 sleep state, the system appears to be resumed at startup. Setting to Auto allows the system to detect the presence...
...sleep state, the system appears suspended and stays in HiSpeed (480 Mbps) or Full Speed (12 Mbps). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-12 ASUS M2N68-AM SE2 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] Allows you to configure the USB 2.0 controller in a low power ...System Suspend. 2.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto] Allows you to add additional tables as per Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. In S3 sleep state, the system appears to be resumed at startup. Setting to Auto allows the system to detect the presence...
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...[Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this item is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [Ignored] The...off state after an AC power loss. This feature requires an ATX power supply that smartly adjusts the CPU fan speeds for more ... +5VSB lead. When this parameter allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Q-Fan feature that provides at least 1A on AC Power Loss [Power...or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). 2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you do ...
...[Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this item is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [Ignored] The...off state after an AC power loss. This feature requires an ATX power supply that smartly adjusts the CPU fan speeds for more ... +5VSB lead. When this parameter allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Q-Fan feature that provides at least 1A on AC Power Loss [Power...or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). 2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you do ...