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ASUS M4N68T_LE_V2 Owner's Manual

1. 20 8cm 8 2in S KBMS KBPWR ATX12V 5 5 ss E 2 8 8 8 Iu ge g 5 amp 9 212118 115 USB34 a 115 gi 3 ax m i aja aja LAN1 USB12 4 aja z aja aja i amp 115 X ecl f nin ca eon 5 AUDIO 51 2 8 PCIEX1_1 a ASUS M4N68T V2 Series 82110 PCIEX1 2 Pen NVIDIA Super MCP68 SE Vo 2 SPEAKER USBPWS5 10 USB78 USB910 PANEL 5 1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 E RED REED y e Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 5 4 Layout contents Connectors Jumpers Slots Connectors Jumpers Slots Keyboard power 3 pin KBPWR Clear RTC RAM CLRTC USB device wake up 3 pin USBPW1 4 Serial ATA connectors 7 pin SATA1 4 USBPW5 10 ATX power connectors 24 pin EATXPWR 4 pin System panel connector 10 1 pin F PANEL ATX12V CPU and chassis fan connectors 4 pin USB connectors 10 1 pin USB56 USB78 CPU FAN 3 pin FAN USB910 AMD CPU socket Digital audio connector 4 1
2. ASUS M4N68T V2 Series 2 7 2 3 4 Primary IDE Master Slave SATA 1 2 3 4 While entering Setup the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE SATA devices There is a separate submenu for each IDE SATA device Select a device item then press Enter to display the IDE SATA device information The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items Device Vendor Size LBA Mode Block Mode PIO Mode Async DMA Ultra DMA and SMART monitoring These values are not user configurable These items show Not Detected if no IDE SATA device is installed in the system Type Auto Selects the type of IDE drive Setting this item to Auto allows automatic selection of the appropriate IDE device type Select CDROM if you are specifically configuring a CD ROM drive Select ARMD ATAPI Removable Media Device if your device is either a ZIP LS 120 or MO drive Configuration options Not Installed Auto CDROM ARMD This item only appears in the Primary IDE Master Slave menus LBA Large Mode Auto Enables or disables the LBA mode Setting this item to Auto enables the LBA mode if the device supports this mode and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA mode disabled Configuration options Disabled Auto Block Multi Sector Transfer Mode Auto Enables or disables data multi sectors transfers When this item is set to Auto the data transfer from and to the device occurs multiple sectors at
3. SPDIF OUT 1 25 DDR3 DIMM sockets Speaker connector 4 pin SPEAKER 1 24 Onboard LED SB PWR Front panel audio connector 10 1 pin AAFP 1 20 IDE connector 40 1 pin PRI IDE 1 6 Central Processing Unit CPU This motherboard comes with an AM3 socket designed for Phenom II x6 Phenom II Athlon 11 Sempron 100 series processors The socket has a different pinout from the AM2 AM2 socket Ensure that you use CPU designed for the socket The CPU fits in only one correct orientation DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU 1 6 1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU 1 Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard S 68 V2 Series CPU socket AM3 ASUS M4N68T V2 Series 2 Pressthe lever sideways to unlock the socket then lift it up to a 907 100 angle Ensure that the socket lever is lifted up to 90 100 angle otherwise the CPU will not fit in completely Socket lever 3 Position the CPU above the socket such that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with a small triangle 4 Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it fits in place The CPU fits only in one correct orientation DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU
4. Small triangle Gold triangle 5 When the CPU is in place push down the socket lever to secure the CPU The lever clicks on the side tab to indicate that it is locked 6 Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that comes with the heatsink package You can also refer to section 1 6 2 Installing heatsink and fan for instructions 7 Connect the CPU fan cable to the FAN connector on the motherboard CPU FAN END s CPU FAN PWM m m CPU FAN IN MI a CPU PWR MI HE H o o a M4N68T V2 Series CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to connect the CPU fan connector Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 6 2 Installing the heatsink and fan A Ensure that you use only AMD certified heatsink and fan assembly To install the CPU heatsink and fan 1 Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU ensuring that the heatsink fits properly on the retention module base Theretention module base is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase You 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 appli
5. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through the Internet Always update 3 the utility to avail all its features Updating from a BIOS file a Select Update BIOS from a file then click Next b Locate the BIOS file from the Open window then click Open Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process 2 1 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS based utility Before you start using this utility download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at WWW asus com To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2 1 Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port then launch EZ Flash 2 in either of these two ways Press Alt F2 during POST Enter the BIOS setup program Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press Enter to enable it Press Tab to switch between drives until the correct BIOS file is found ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3 44 FLASH TYPE BOARD BOARD VER 0301 H 00 B 00 VER Unknown DATE 09 20 2010 DATE Unknown Enter Select or Load Tab Switch V Drive Info Up Down Home End Move B Backup ESC Exit When the correct BIOS file is found EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done Chapter 2 BIOS information This function supports USB
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7. 0 02 4 4 4 1 0 0 00 0004 2 21 2 7 3 2 Exit Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions This device may not cause harmful interference and This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer s instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna ncrease the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
8. 1024MB 1024MB SAMSUNG Samsung SEC 846 HCH9 K4B1G08460 SEC 913 HCH9 K4B1G0846E M391B2873DZ1 CH9 1024MB Samsung K4B1G0846D HCH9 M378B5673DZ1 CH9 M378B5673EH1 CH9 2048 2048 Samsung Samsung K4B1G0846D HCH9 SEC 913 HCH9 K4B1G0846E M391B5673DZ1 CH9 2048MB Samsung K4B1G0846D HCH9 W1333X2GB8 1024MB NIA Heat Sink Package 813HCH9 K4B1G0846D 1024 NIA TS128MLK64V3U TS128MLK72V3U 1024MB K4B1G0846D ECC SEC816HCH9K4B1G0846D 2048 TS256MLK64V3U AD31333G002GMU 2048 Heat Sink Package SLY3128M8 EDJ 1024MB ASint DDRII1208 DJ 0844 SLY3128M8 EDJ 2048 ASint DDRII1208 DJ 0844 PC3 10600 DDR3 1333 9 9 9 1024 Micron 8FD22D9JNM 2GB DIMM PC3 10666 2048 Samsung SEC 904 HCH9 K4B1G0846D KTG2G1333PG3 2048MB N A Heat Sink Package PSD31G13332H 1024MB N A Heat Sink Package PSD31G13332 1024MB Patriot 64 80381 15 TMS1GB364D081 107EY 1024MB N A Heat Sink Package TMS1GB364D081 138EY 1024MB ASUS 68 V2 Series N A Heat Sink Package 1 13 DDR3 1066MHz capability EBJ51UD8BAFA AC E DIMM support J5308BASE AC E EBJ51UD8BAFA AE E G SKILL F3 8500CL6D 2GBHK 1024MB G SKILL J5308BASE AC E Heat Sink Package Kingston KVR1066D3N7 1G 1024MB elpida J1108BABG DJ E Kingston KVR1066D3N7 1G 10
9. ATA 3Gb s hard disk and optical disk drives The Serial ATA 3Gb s is backward compatible with Serial ATA 1 5Gb s specification The data transfer rate of the Serial ATA 3Gb s is faster than the standard parallel ATA with 133MB s Ultra DMA133 If you install Serial ATA hard disk drives can create a RAID 0 RAID 1 RAID 5 or RAID 0 1 set through the onboard chipset V2 Series SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 RSATA RXP2 RSATA TXN2 RSATA TXP2 GND RSATA RXN3 RSATA RXP3 RSATA TXN3 RSATA TXP3 GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA RXP4 RSATA 4 RSATA_TXP4 GND 85 55 5 RSATA RXN1 RSATA RXP1 RSATA TXN1 RSATA TXP1 GND GND 5 GND 8 5 GND 5 GND 8 5 68 V2 Series SATA connectors A Install the Windows XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before using Serial ATA If you intend to create a SATA RAID set set the nVidia RAID Function item in the BIOS to Enabled See 2 3 3 IDE Configuration for details The motherboard does not provide a floppy disk drive connector You could use a USB floppy disk drive when installing Windows XP operating system on a hard disk drive that includes a RAID AHCI set Due to Windows XP limitation Windows XP may not recognize some USB floppy disk drives For more details on RAID AHCI refer to the RAID AHCI Supplementary Guide included in the
10. DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with less power consumption The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets Channel Sockets Channel A DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 Channel B DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 S3 mm mm mmeone M4N68T V2 Series 240 pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1 10 Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 7 2 Memory configurations You may install 512MB 1GB 2GB and 4GB unbuffered non ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets A You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel The system maps the total size of the lower sized channel for the dual channel configuration Any excess memory from the higher sized channel is then mapped for single channel operation Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency For optimum compatibility we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor We recommend that you install the memory modules from the blue slots for better overclocking capability Due to the CPU specification AMD 100 and 200 series CPUs support up to DDR3 1066MHz With ASUS design this motherboard can support up to DDR3 1333MHz When overclocking some AMD CPUs may not support DDR3 1600MHz or higher frequency DIMMs Dueto the memory address limitation on 32 bit Windows OS when you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB
11. and the location where you want to have it shipped to by sending a request to ASUSTeK Computer Inc Legal Compliance Dept 15 Li Te Rd Beitou Taipei 112 Taiwan In your request please provide the name model number and version as stated in the About Box of the product for which you wish to obtain the corresponding source code and your contact details so that we can coordinate the terms and cost of shipment with you The source code will be distributed WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY and licensed under the same license as the corresponding binary object code This offer is valid to anyone in receipt of this information ASUSTeK is eager to duly provide complete source code as required under various Free Open Source Software licenses If however you encounter any problems in obtaining the full corresponding source code we would be much obliged if you give us a notification to the email address gpl asus com stating the product and describing the problem please do NOT send large attachments such as source code archives etc to this email address Contents SEIN GER i Safety information About this guide cni s iria ii 8 V2 Series specifications summary Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 1 1 2 1 3 1 4 1 5 1 6 1 7 1 8 1 9 1 10 m 1 1 Package contents Special
12. connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help 4 The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 REACH Complying with the REACH Registration Evaluation Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals regulatory framework we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http csr asus com english REACH htm DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product electrical and electronic equipment should not be placed in municipal waste Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products DO NOT throw the mercury containing button cell battery in municipal waste This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste Sa
13. features eret metet s 1 3 1 Product highlights coctis 1 3 2 Innovative ASUS features Before you proceed Motherboard 1 5 1 Placement direction 15 2 Screw holes 1 5 3 Motherboard 1 5 4 000 0 1 0000000 Central Processing Unit CPU 1 6 1 Installing the CPU sss 1 6 2 Installing the heatsink and fan 1 9 System memory 1 10 1 7 1 jeu 1 10 1 7 2 1 11 1 7 3 Installing a DIMM 1 15 1 7 4 Removing a 1 15 Expansion 51 0 5 1 16 1 8 1 Installing an expansion card 1 16 1 8 2 Configuring an expansion card 1 16 1 8 9 uot end arte eder 1 16 1 8 4 PCI Express
14. flash disks with FAT 32 16 format and single partition only DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure 2 1 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process You can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file A Before using this utility rename the BIOS file in the USB flash drive into M4N68TV2 ROM for M4N68T V2 M468LEV2 ROM for M4N68T LE V2 Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www asus com Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS 1 Turn on the system 2 Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the removable device that contains the BIOS file to the USB port or to the floppy disk drive if supported 3 The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file When found the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file 4 Turn off the system after the utility completes the updating process and turn on again DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS Doing so can cause System boot failure Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability Select Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu Refer to section 2 8 Exit menu for details AS
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17. 24MB elpida J5308BASE AE E S Kingston KVR1066D3N7 2G 2048MB elpida J1108BABG DJ E Micron MT8JTF12864AY 1G1D1 1024MB Micron 8ED22D9JNL Micron MT16JTF25664AY 1G1D1 2048 Micron 8LD22D9JNL 2 OCZ3SOE10662GK 2048MB Kit of 2 N A Heat Sink Package Samsung M378B2873CZ0 CF8 1024MB Samsung K4B1G0846C ZCF8 Samsung M378B2873CZ0 CG8 1024MB Samsung K4B1G0846C ZCG8 Samsung M378B2873EH1 CF8 1024MB Samsung SEC 901 HCF8 K4B1G0846E SAMSUNG M378B5273BH1 CF8 4096MB SAMSUNG 846 K4B2G0846B HCF8 Kingtiger 2GB DIMM PC3 8500 2048 Hynix H5TQ1G83AFP G7C SS Single sided DS Double sided pam DIMM support A Supports one module inserted into any slot as Single channel memory configuration Supports one pair of modules inserted into either the blue slots or the black slots as one pair of Dual channel memory configuration C Supports two pairs of modules inserted into both the blue and the black slots as two pairs of Dual channel memory configuration Visit the ASUS website at www asus com for the latest QVL Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 7 3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components Failure to do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components 1 Pressthe retaining clips outward to DIMM notch unlock a DIMM socket 2 Align a DIMM o
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19. 3 10600CL8D 2GBHK 1024 G SKILL Heat Sink Package F3 10600CL9D 2GBPK 1024 G SKILL Heat Sink Package F3 10666CL7T 3GBPK 3072MB Kit of 3 N A Heat Sink Package F3 10666CL9T 3GBNQ 3072MB Kit of 3 N A Heat Sink Package 1 12 F3 10600CL7D 2GBPI 1024MB G SKILL Heat Sink Package continued on the next page Chapter 1 Product introduction DDR3 1333MHz capability Vendor F3 10600CL9D 2GBNQ 1024MB G SKILL DIMM support Ly IBE gt Heat Sink Package F3 10666CL9D 4GBPK 2048 G SKILL Heat Sink Package 6144MB Kit F3 10666CL7T 6GBPK of3 NIA Heat Sink Package F3 1066CL9T 6GBNQ 6144 of 3 NIA Heat Sink Package DDR3 1333 CL9 9 9 24 GV34GB1333C7DC 1024MB 2048MB N A N A Heat Sink Package Heat Sink Package DDR3 1333 CL9 9 9 24 6144MB Kit of 3 N A Heat Sink Package KVR1333D3N9 1G 1024MB elpida J1108BABG DJ E KVR1333D3N9 2G 2048MB elpida J1108BABG DJ E MT8JTF12864AY 1G4D1 1024MB Micron 8LD22D9JNM MT16JTF25664AY 1G1D1 2048 81022 D9JNM MT8JTF12864AY 1G4D1 3072 of 3 Micron 9FD22D9JNM 6144MB Kit of 3 4096 of 2 MT16JTF25664AY 1G4D1 OCZ3P13334GK Micron N A 8UD22D9JMN Heat Sink Package M378B2873DZ1 CH9 1024MB Samsung K4B1G0846D HCH9 M378B2873DZ1 CH9 M378B2873EH1 CH9
20. 33 IDE 2 7 2 3 4 Primary IDE Master Slave SATA 1 2 3 4 2 8 2 3 5 System Information sss 2 9 Advanced nennen 2 9 241 JumperFree Configuration 2 9 2 4 2 Configuration sss 2 12 243 5 2 12 2 4 4 Onboard Devices 2 14 245 POIRNP 2 14 2 4 6 USB Configuration 2 14 Power 2 16 2 54 Suspend 2 16 252 2 0 2 16 253 2 16 254 2 16 2 5 5 HW Monitor 2 17 iu uicina ences aaa FERE ED 2 6 1 Boot Device Priority 2 6 2 Boot Settings Configuration 2 18 26 3 er artt ee tls Tools menu 2 7 1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2 7 2 ASUS
21. Enables the ASUS Core Unlocker to get the full computing power of the processor Select Disabled to disable this function Configuration options Enabled Disabled CPU Core Activation Auto Allows you to set the active CPU cores Configuration options Auto Manual 7 The following items appear only when you set CPU Core Activation to 2 Manual 2nd Core On Enables or disables the second CPU core Configuration options On Off 3rd Core On Enables or disables the third CPU core Configuration options On Off 4th Core On Enables or disables the fourth CPU core Configuration options On Off 2 4 3 Chipset NorthBridge Configuration Memory Configuration Bank Interleaving Disabled Allows you to enable the bank memory interleaving Configuration options Disabled Auto Channel Interleaving XOR of Adaress bit Allows you to enable the channel memory interleaving Configuration options Disabled Address bits 6 Address bits 12 XOR of Address bits 20 16 6 XOR of Address bits 20 16 9 Chapter 2 BIOS information Enable Clock to All DIMMs Disabled Enables unused Clocks to DIMMs even though memory slots are not populated Configuration options Disabled Enabled Tristate C3 ATLVID Disabled Allows you to enable or disable MemCIk Tri Stating during and Alt VID Configuration options Disabled Enabled Memory Hole Remapping Enabled Allows you to enable o
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23. M4N68T V2 M4N68T LE V2 p 02 p om 5996 First Edition V1 August 2010 Copyright 2010 ASUSTeK Computer Inc All Rights Reserved part of this manual including the products and software described in it may be reproduced transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language in any form or by any means except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes without the express written permission of ASUSTeK Computer Inc ASUS Product warranty or service will not be extended if 1 the product is repaired modified or altered unless such repair modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS or 2 the serial number of the product is defaced or missing ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL AS IS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS ITS DIRECTORS OFFICERS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS LOSS OF BUSINESS LOSS OF USE OR DATA INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR IN
24. Management APM Select an item then press Enter to display the configuration options M4N68T V2 BIOS Setup Version 0301 Main Advanced Boot Tools Exit Power Settings Select the ACPI state used for System Suspend ACPI 2 0 Support Enabled ACPI APIC Support Enabled gt APM Configuration gt HW Monitor Configuration Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Save and Exit Exit v02 61 C Copyright 1985 2010 American Megatrends Inc 2 5 1 Suspend Mode Auto Allows you to select the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface ACPI state to be used for system suspend Configuration options S1 POS Only S3 Only Auto 2 5 2 ACPI 2 0 Support Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface ACPI 2 0 support Configuration options Disabled Enabled 2 5 3 ACPI APIC Support Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface ACPI support in the Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller APIC When set to Enabled the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list Configuration options Disabled Enabled 2 5 4 APM Configuration Restore on AC Power Loss Power Off When this item is set to Power Off the system goes into off state after an AC power loss When this item is set to Power On the system goes on after an AC power loss When this item set to Last State the system goes into either o
25. NET2 Check Realtek Phy LAN cable Disabled Enables or disables checking of the Realtek LAN cable during the Power On Self Test POST Configuration options Disabled Enabled ASUS M4N68T V2 Series 2 21 2 22 2 8 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items M4N68T V2 BIOS Setu Version 0301 Boot Tools exit Main Advanced Power Exit Options Exit system setup after saving the cahnges Exit amp Discard Changes Discard Changes F10 key can be used for this operation Load Setup Defaults Pressing Esc does not immediately exit this menu Select one of the options from this menu or lt 10 gt from the legend bar to exit Exit amp Save Changes Once you are finished making your selections choose this option from the Exit menu to ensure the values you selected are saved to the CMOS RAM An onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on even when the PC is turned off When you select this option a confirmation window appears Select OK to save changes and exit Exit amp Discard Changes Select this option only if you do not want to save the changes that you made to the Setup program If you made changes to fields other than System Date System Time and Password the BIOS asks for a confirmation before exiting Discard Changes This option allows you to discard the selections yo
26. T 6GBHK 2048MB Heat Sink Package G SKILL F3 12800CL9T 6GBNQ 6144 of 3 Heat Sink Package kingmax FLGD45F B8KG9 1024MB KFB8FNGXF ANX 12A kingmax FLGE85F B8KG9 2048MB KFB8FNGXF ANX 12A Kingston KHX12800D3LLK3 3GX XMP 3072MB kit of 3 Heat Sink Package Kingston KHX12800D3K2 4G 4096MB Kit of 2 Heat Sink Package Kingston KHX12800D3LLK3 6GX XMP 6144MB Kit of 3 Heat Sink Package We recommend that you install the DDR3 1600 memory modules on the blue slots for better overclocking performance DDR3 1333MHz capability Vendor AD31333001GOU 1024MB A Data AD30908C8D 151C E0906 DIMM support Bt AD31333002GOU 2048 A Data AD30908C8D 151C E0903 78 01GC6 9LO 1024MB Apacer AMS5D5808AEWSBG0914E 78 A1GC6 9L1 2048 AMSD5808AEWSBGO908D CM3X1024 1333C9DHX 1024MB N A Heat Sink Package CM3X1024 1333C9 1024MB N A Heat Sink Package TR3X3G1333C9 3072MBKKit of 3 N A Heat Sink Package CM3X1024 1333C9DHX 1024MB Corsair Heat Sink Package BL12864TA1336 8SFB1 2048MB Kit of 2 N A Heat Sink Package MT8JTF12864AY 1G4D1 3072 of 3 Micron 9FD22D9JNM BL25664ABA1336 16SFB1 4096MB Kit of 2 N A Heat Sink Package MT16JTF25664AY 1G4D1 6144MB Kit of 3 Micron 8UD22D9JMN F
27. T LINK SPEED LED LED Activity Link LED Speed LED OFF No link OFF 10Mbps connection ORANGE Linked ORANGE 100Mbps connection BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1Gbps connection LAN port 4 Line In port light blue This port connects to the tape CD DVD player or other audio sources 5 Line Out port lime This port connects to a headphone or a speaker In the 4 6 and 8 channel configurations the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out 6 Microphone port pink This port connects to a microphone Refer to the audio configuration table below for the function of the audio ports 2 4 6 or L 8 channel configuration Audio 2 4 6 or 8 channel configuration Headset 2 channel 4 channel 6 channel 8 channel Light Blue Rear panel Line In Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Lime Rear panel Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Pink Rear panel Mic In Mic In Bass Center Bass Center Lime Front panel Side Speaker Out To configure 8 channel audio output Use chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support 8 channel audio output ASUS 68 V2 Series 1 19 1 20 USB 2 0 ports 1 and 2 These two 4 pin Universal Serial Bus USB ports connect to USB 2 0 devices USB 2 0 ports 3 and 4 These two 4 pin Universal Serial Bus USB ports connect to USB 2 0 devices Serial port This 9 pin 1 port is for poi
28. US 68 V2 Series 2 3 2 4 2 2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its parameters The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you in using the BIOS Setup program Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup Press Delete during the Power On Self Test POST If you do not press Delete POST continues with its routines Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after POST Press lt Ctrl gt lt Alt gt lt Delete gt simultaneously Press the reset button on the system chassis Press the power button to turn the system off then back on Do this option only if you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the first two options A Using the power button reset button or the lt Ctrl gt lt Alt gt lt Del gt keys to force 7 reset from a running operating system can cause damage to your data or system We recommend that you always shut down the system properly from the operating system The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply to most conditions to ensure optimum performance If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS settings load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu See section 2 8 Exit Menu The BIOS setup screens in this chapter are for reference only They may not exactly match what you see
29. USB 2 0 1 1 ports 3 x Audio jacks x USB 2 0 1 1 connectors support additional 6 USB 2 0 1 1 ports 4 x SATA connectors 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x IDE connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x System panel connector 1 S PDIF Out connector 1 x Internal speaker connector 1 x 24 pin EATX power connector 1 x 4 pin ATX 12V power connector BIOS features 8 Mb Flash ROM AMI BIOS PnP DMI v2 0 2 0 ACPI v2 0a SM BIOS v2 5 Accessories 1 x Ultra DMA 133 100 66 cable 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x I O shield 1 x User Manual Support DVD Drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS Update Anti virus software OEM version Form factor ATX form factor 12 in x 8 2 in 30 5 cm x 20 8 cm 100 All High quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors Specifications are subject to change without notice Product introduction 1 1 Welcome Thank you for buying an ASUS M4N68T V2 Series motherboard The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards Before you start installing the motherboard and hardware devices on it check the items in your package with the list below 1 2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items Motherboard ASUS M4N68T V2 Series motherboard Cables 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133 100 66 cable Accessories 1 x I O shie
30. a time if the device supports multi sector transfer feature When this item is set to Disabled the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time Configuration options Disabled Auto PIO Mode Auto Selects the mode Configuration options Auto 0 1 2 3 4 DMA Mode Auto Selects the DMA mode Configuration options Auto SMART Monitoring Auto Sets the Smart Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology Configuration options Auto Disabled Enabled 32Bit Data Transfer Enabled Enables or disables 32 bit data transfer Configuration options Disabled Enabled Chapter 2 BIOS information 2 3 5 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu AMIBIOS Displays the auto detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto detected system memory 2 4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices 1 Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction M4N68T V2 BIOS Setup Version 0301 Power Boot Tools Exit nfiguration v02 61 C Copyright 1985 2010 American Megatrends Inc 2 4 1 JumperFree Configuration The items and configuration options in this me
31. creen are the navigation keys for that particular menu Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another ASUS M4N68T V2 Series 2 5 2 2 4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu For example selecting Main shows the Main menu items The other items Advanced Power Boot Tools and Exit on the menu bar have their respective menu items 2 2 5 Submenu items A solid triangle before each item on a menu screen means that the item has a submenu To display the submenu select the item and press Enter 2 2 6 Configuration fields These fields show the values for the menu items If an item is user configurable you can change the value of the field opposite the item You cannot select an item that is not user configurable A configurable field is enclosed in brackets and is highlighted when selected To change the value of a field select it then press Enter to display a list of options Refer to 2 2 7 Pop up window 2 2 7 Pop up window Select a menu item then press PEU uc m lt Enter gt to display a pop up pd TaB to select window with the configuration ACPI APIC s pport pec options for that item b APM Configuration system 2 2 8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears the right 1 Side of a menu screen when there rap are items that do no
32. e and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS which include system setup information such as system passwords Clear Smm Default M4N68T V2 Series Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM 1 Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord 2 Move the jumper cap from pins 1 2 default to pins 2 3 Keep the cap on pins 2 3 for about 5 10 seconds then move the cap back to pins 1 2 3 Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer 4 Hold down the Del key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to reenter data Except when clearing the RAM never remove the CLRTC jumper default L position Removing the cap will cause system boot failure Ifthe steps above do not help remove the onboard battery and move the jumper again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data After clearing the CMOS reinstall the battery You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking For system failure due to overclocking use the CPU Parameter Recall C P R feature Shut down and reboot the system so the BIOS can automatically reset parameter settings to default values ASUS M4N68T V2 Series 1 17 USB device wake up 3 USBPW1 4 USBPW5 10 Set these jumpers to 5V to wake up the computer
33. ect the Serial base address Configuration options Disabled 3F8 IRQ4 2F8 IRQ3 3E8 IRQ4 2E8 IRQ3 Parallel Port Address 378 Allows you to select the Parallel Port base addresses Configuration options Disabled 378 278 3BC Parallel Port Mode Normal Allows you to select the Parallel Port mode Configuration options Normal EPP ECP EPP ECP Parallel Port IRQ IRQ7 Configuration options IRQ5 IRQ7 2 4 5 PCIPnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI PnP devices The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI PnP or legacy ISA devices and setting the memory size block for legacy ISA devices Take caution when changing the settings of the PCI PnP menu items Incorrect field values cause the system malfunction Plug and Play O S No When this item is set to No BIOS configures all the devices in the system When this item is set to Yes and if you install a Plug and Play operating system the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot Configuration options No Yes 2 4 6 USB Configuration The items in this menu allows you to change the USB related features Select an item then press Enter to display the configuration options The Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the auto detected values If no USB device is detected the item shows None USB Funct
34. ed to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the heatsink and fan assembly CPU Fan CPU Heatsink Retention bracket Retention Module Base Retention bracket lock Your boxed CPU heatsink and fan assembly should come with installation instructions for L the CPU heatsink and the retention mechanism If the instructions in this section do not match the CPU documentation follow the latter 2 Attach one end of the retention bracket to the retention module base ASUS M4N68T V2 Series 1 9 3 Align the other end of the retention bracket to the retention module base A clicking sound denotes that the retention bracket is in place Ensure that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module base otherwise you cannot snap the retention bracket in place 4 Push down the retention bracket lock on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to the module base 5 When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU FAN DO NOT forget to connect the CPU fan connector Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector 1 7 System memory 1 7 1 Overview This motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate DDR3 Dual Inline Memory Modules DIMM sockets A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket
35. es Core Unlocker ASUS Core Unlocker simplifies the activation of a latent AMD CPU with just pressing a key Enjoy an instant performance boost by simply unlocking the extra cores without performing complicated BIOS changes Press 4 during the Power On Self Test POST to activate the Core Unlocker function ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is a unique power saving technology that detects the current System loadings and adjusts the power consumption in real time ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you to turn the PC power button into an overclocking button After the easy setup Turbo Key boosts performances without interrupting ongoing work or games simply through pressing the button ASUS MyLogo2 Turn your favorite photos into 256 color boot logos to personalize your system ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to Trasie nios a restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file COM ASUS EZ Flash 2 icai ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to update the BIOS from a USB flash disk E before entering the OS 505 ASUS technology intelligently adjusts the CPU fan speed according to system loading to ensure a quiet cool and efficient operation ASUS 2 ASUS NET2 remotely detects the cable connection immediately after you turn the s
36. fety information Electrical safety To prevent electric shock hazard disconnect the power cable from the electric outlet before relocating the system When adding or removing devices to or from the system ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected If possible disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard ensure that all power cables are unplugged Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit Ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using contact your local power company If the power supply is broken do not try to fix it by yourself Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer Operation safety Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it carefully read all the manuals that came with the package Before using the product ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged If you detect any damage contact your dealer immediately Toavoid short circuits keep paper clips screws and staples away from connectors Slots sockets and circuitry Avoid dust humidity and temperature extremes Do not place the product in any area where
37. ff or on state whatever the system state was before the AC power loss Configuration options Power Off Power On Last State Power on By PCI E Device Disabled When set to Enabled this parameter allows you to wake the system through a PCI Express PCI card This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the 5VSB lead Configuration options Disabled Enabled Power on By Ring Disabled Enables or disables ring to generate a wake event Configuration options Disabled Enabled Chapter 2 BIOS information Keyboard PowerOn Disabled Allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to turn on the system This feature requires ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the 5VSB lead Configuration options Disabled Space Bar Ctrl Esc Power Key Mouse PowerOn Disabled When set to Enabled this parameter allows you to use the PS 2 mouse to turn on the system This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the 5VSB lead Configuration options Disabled Enabled Power on By RTC Alarm Disabled Allows you to enable or disable RTC to generate a wake event When this item is set to Enabled the items RTC Alarm Date RTC Alarm Hour RTC Alarm Minute and RTC Alarm Second appear with set values Configuration options Disabled Enabled 2 5 5 HW Monitor Configuration CPU Temperature xxx C xxx F or Ignored MB Temperature xxx C xxx F or Ign
38. folder named Manual in the support DVD ASUS 68 V2 Series 1 23 5 System panel connector 10 1 pin F PANEL This connector supports several chassis mounted functions PWR 9 5 E 3 m PLED 0 H m m m PLED 1 J PWR Reset amp amp J GND F PANEL 1 a n o Co 5 HD LED RESET Hum um M4N68T V2 Series System panel connector System power LED 2 pin PWRLED This 2 pin connector is for the system power LED Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power and blinks when the system is in sleep mode Hard disk drive activity LED 2 pin HDLED This 2 pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector The HDD Activity LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to the HDD Power Soft off button 2 pin PWRBTN This connector is for the system power button Reset button 2 pin RESET This 2 pin connector is for the chassis mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power Speaker connector 4 pin SPEAKER This 4 pin connector is for the chassis mounted system warning speaker The speaker allows you to
39. from S1 sleep mode CPU stopped DRAM refreshed system running in low power mode using the connected USB devices Set these jumpers to 5VSB to wake up the compurer from S3 S4 sleep modes no power to CPU DRAM in slow refresh power supply in reduced power mode USBPW1 4 9 E 5V 5VSB Default USBPW5 10 12 23 5V 5VSB Default M4N68T V2 Series USB device wake up Keyboard power 3 pin KBPWR This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard wake up feature When you set this jumper to pins 2 3 5VSB you can wake up the computer by pressing a key on the keyboard This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the 5VSB lead and a corresponding setting in the BIOS B 12 23 B 5V 5VSB Default ae 88 mm mm M4N68T V2 Series Keyboard power setting Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 10 5 1 10 1 Rear panel ports 10 9 8 7 6 1 PS 2 Mouse port green This port is for a PS 2 mouse Parallel port This 25 pin port connects a parallel printer a scanner or other devices LAN RJ 45 port This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network LAN through a network hub LAN port LED indications AC
40. hear system beeps and warnings 0 5V GND GND Speaker Out i PIN 1 68 V2 Series Internal speaker connector Chapter 1 Product introduction 7 USB connectors 10 1 pin 05856 05878 058910 These connectors are for USB 2 0 ports Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis These USB connectors comply with USB 2 0 specification that supports up to 480Mbps connection speed 05856 05878 05 910 USB P10 oo USB 5V USB P6 USB P6 USB 5V USB P8 USB P8 USB 5V USB P10 2 2 20 secus 59 59 gt E R EO 2 PT jJ as 2 GEZ Q 19 19 10 oD ao 258 259 259 4 68 V2 Series USB2 0 connectors Never connect 1394 cable to the USB connectors Doing so will damage the motherboard The USB 2 0 module is purchased separately 8 Digital audio connector 4 1 pin SPDIF OUT This connector is for an additional Sony Philips Digital Interface S PDIF port a 5V SPDIFOUT GND SPDIF OUT 68 V2 Series Digital audio c
41. ions Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the USB functions Configuration options Disabled Enabled USB 2 0 Controller Enabled Enables or disables USB 2 0 Controllers Configuration options Disabled Enabled Chapter 2 BIOS information Legacy USB Support Auto Allows you to enable or disable support for Legacy USB storage devices including USB flash drives and USB hard drives Setting to Auto allows the system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup If detected the USB controller legacy mode is enabled If no USB device is detected the legacy USB support is disabled Configuration options Disabled Enabled Auto USB 2 0 Controller Mode HiSpeed Allows you to configure the USB 2 0 controller in HiSpeed 480Mbps or Full Speed 12Mbps Configuration options FullSpeed HiSpeed The following items only appear when a USB storage device is plugged in USB Mass Storage Device Configuration USB Mass Storage Reset Delay 20 Sec Sets the maximum time that the BIOS waits for the USB storage device to initialize Configuration options 10 Sec 20 Sec 30 Sec 40 Sec Emulation Type Auto Allows you to set the emulation type Configuration options Auto Floppy Forced FDD Hard Disk CDROM ASUS MANGST V2 Series 2 15 2 16 2 5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface ACPI and the Advanced Power
42. it may become wet Place the product on a stable surface If you encounter technical problems with the product contact a qualified service technician or your retailer About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard How this guide 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 menus Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided vii viii Conventions used in this guide To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual DANGER WARNING Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task 1 CAUTION Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task IMPORTANT Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task NOTE Tips and additional information to help you complete a task Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates 1 ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products Refer to the ASUS contact information 2 Optional documen
43. ld Application DVD ASUS motherboard Support DVD Documentation User Manual 8 V2 Series motherboards include M4N68T V2 M4N68T LE V2 two models P The package contents vary from models If any of the items is damaged or missing contact your retailer 1 3 Special features 1 3 1 Product highlights 100 series CPU support This motherboard supports AMD Socket AM3 multi core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with less power consumption It features dual channel DDR3 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to 2000MT s via HyperTransport 1 0 based system bus This motherboard also supports AMD CPUs in the new 45nm manufacturing process 4 68 V2 Series motherboards are ready to support the upcoming six core AMD Phenom x6 processors to herald a new era in the ultra powerful personal computing For more details refer to ASUS website at http event asus com mb 2010 m4_6cores AMD Phenom x6 Phenom Athlon Sempron ASUS 68 V2 Series 1 1 AMD Cool Quiet Technology This motherboard supports the AMD n Quiet technology which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for a cool and quiet operating environment Dual Channel DDR3 1800 O C support 6 1800 1600 This motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data tran
44. lly adjust depending on the CPU temperature Silent Sets to Silent to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation Turbo Set to Turbo to achieve maximum CPU fan speed Manual Allows you to individually set the CPU fan parameters ASUS MANGST V2 Series 2 17 2 18 2 6 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options Select an item then press Enter to display the submenu Version 0301 Main Advanced Tools Boot Settings Specifies the Boot Device Priority gt sequence A virtual floppy disk drive Floppy Drive B Boot Settings Configuration may appear when you set gt Security the CD ROM drive as the first boot device Select Screen th Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen 1 1 1 10 Save and Exit ESC Exit American Inc 2 6 1 Boot Device Priority 1st xxth Boot Device These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system Configuration options Removable Dev Hard Drive ATAPI CD ROM Disabled To select the boot device during system startup press F8 when ASUS logo appears To access Windows OS in Safe Mode do any of the following Press F5 when ASUS logo appears lt 8 gt 5 2 6 2 Boot Settings Configurati
45. n the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the DIMM slot key on the socket Unlocked retaining clip DIMM slot key DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction DO NOT force DIMM into a socket in the wrong direction to avoid damaging the DIMM 3 Firmly insert the DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated Locked Retaining Clip 1 7 4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM 1 Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force DIMM notch 2 Remove the DIMM from the socket ASUS M4N68T V2 Series 1 15 1 16 1 8 Expansion slots In the future you may need to install expansion cards The following sub sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support 4 Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components 1 8 1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card 1 Before installing the expansion card read the documentation that came with it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card 2 Remove the system unit cover if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis 3 Remove the bracket opposite the slot that yo
46. nting devices or other serial devices PS 2 Keyboard port purple This port is for a PS 2 keyboard 1 10 2 Internal connectors 1 Front panel audio connector 10 1 pin AAFP This connector is for a chassis mounted front panel audio I O module that supports either High Definition Audio or AC 97 audio standard Connect end of the front panel audio module cable to this connector a a Bw ui om m Ze ag 9 o ouz 2 z zou o 22 2 AAFP 212889 PIN 1 PIN 1 E E 8 Eg N 2 eee oe 58 2 2 5 5 2 a oo HD audio compliant Legacy AC 97 mm mm gt gt pin definition compliant definition M4N68T V2 Series Front panel audio connector We recommend 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 to connect a high definition front panel audio module to this connector set the Front Panel Select item in the BIOS to HD Audio See section 2 4 3 Chipset for details The front panel audio I O module is purchased separately Chapter 1 Product introduction 2 power connectors 24 EATXPWR 4 pin ATX12V These connectors are for power supply The plugs from the power supply designed to fit the
47. nu may vary depending on the AMD CPU type CPU Overclocking Auto Selects the CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal frequency Configuration options Manual Auto Standard Overclock Profile ASUS M4N68T V2 Series 2 9 2 10 The following item only appears when you set CPU Overclocking to Manual CPU Frequency MHz 200 0 Sets the CPU frequency Configuration options 200 0 201 0 202 0 203 0 300 0 The following item only appears when you set CPU Overclocking to Overclock Profile Overclock Options Overclock 596 Selects the overclocking profile Configuration options Auto Overclock 396 Overclock 5 Overclock 796 PCIE Overclocking Auto Configures the PCIE overclocking Configuration options Auto Manual The following item only appears when you set PCIE Overclocking to Manual PCIE Frequency 100 Sets the PCIE Clock Configuration options 100 101 102 103 150 Processor Frequency Multiplier Auto Sets the processor frequency multiplier Configuration options Auto x4 0 800MHz x4 5 900MHz x5 0 1000MHz x5 0 1100MHz x15 0 3000MHz CPU NB Frequency Auto Sets the CPU Northbridge frequency Configuration options Auto 4 00x 5 00x 6 00x 7 00x 8 00x 9 00x 10 00x HT Over Voltage Auto Sets the HyperTransport over voltage The valid value ranges vary depending on your CPU model Use lt gt lt gt keys
48. on Quick Boot Enabled Enabling this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on self tests POST while booting to decrease the time needed to boot the system When this item is set to Disabled BIOS performs all the POST items Configuration options Disabled Enabled Full Screen Logo Enabled Enables or disables the full screen logo display feature Configuration options Disabled Enabled Set this item to Enabled to use the ASUS MyLogo2 feature AddOn Display Mode Force BIOS Sets the display mode for option ROM Configuration options Force BIOS Keep Current Chapter 2 BIOS information Bootup Num Lock Selects the power on state for the NumLock Configuration options Off On Wait for F1 If Error Enabled When this item is set to Enabled the system waits for the F1 key to be pressed when error occurs Configuration options Disabled Enabled Hit DEL Message Display Enabled When this item is set to Enabled the system displays the message Press DEL to run Setup during POST Configuration options Disabled Enabled 2 6 3 Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings Select an item then press Enter to display the configuration options Change Supervisor Password Select this item to set or change the supervisor password The Supervisor Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed After you set a passw
49. on your screen Visit the ASUS website at www asus com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard Chapter 2 BIOS information 2 2 1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help M4N68T V2 BIOS Setup Version 0301 Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Use ENTER TAB 301 SHIFT TAB to System Date Fri 11 13 2009 select a field IDE Configuration Use or to configure system Primary IDE Master Not Detected Time Primary IDE Slave Not Detected 1 Not Detected SATA2 Not Detected SATA3 Not Detected SATA4 Not Detected Select Screen Select Item Change Field Select Field General Help Save and Exit Exit System Information v02 61 C Copyright 1985 2010 American Megatrends Inc Submenu items Navigation keys 2 2 2 Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items Main For changing the basic system configuration Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Power For changing the advanced power management APM configuration Boot For changing the system boot configuration Tools For configuring options for special functions Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings To select an item on the menu bar press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted 2 2 3 Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of a menu s
50. onent switch off the ATX power supply and detach its power cord Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard peripherals or components Onboard LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the system is ON in sleep mode or in soft off mode This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED a SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off M4N68T V2 Series Onboard LED Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 5 Motherboard overview 1 5 1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard ensure that you place it into the chassis in the correct orientation The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image below 1 5 2 Screw holes Place six screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis N DO NOT overtighten the screws Doing so can damage the motherboard Place this side towards the rear of the chassis ASUS MA4N68T V2 Series 1 5 1 6 1 5 3 Motherboard layout
51. onnector A Ensure that the audio device of Sound playback is VIA High Definition Audio the name may be different based on the OS Go to Start gt Control Panel gt Sounds and Audio Devices gt Sound Playback to configure the setting S PDIF module is purchased separately ASUS 68 V2 Series 1 25 1 26 9 CPUandchassis fan connectors 4 CPU FAN 3 pin CHA Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector CPU FAN CPU FAN CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND E CHA FAN Rotation MM 12V E GND TM H H Co umac M4N68T V2 Series Fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components These are not jumpers DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors Only the 4 pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Q Fan feature Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 11 Software support 1 11 1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows XP Vista 7 Operating Systems OS Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your hardware Motherboard settings and hardware
52. options vary Refer to your OS documentation for detailed information Ensure that you install Windows XP Service Pack 3 or later versions Windows Vista Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability 1 11 2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers software applications and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features The contents of the Support DVD are subject to change at time without notice Visit the ASUS website at www asus com for updates To run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled on your computer The following screen is for reference only ASUS InstAll Click an icon to display Support DVD AMD ee a motherboard information VIA Audio Driver NVIDIA nForce Chipset Driver ASUS EPU 4 Engine Browser Configuration Utility Norton Internet Security 2010 Click an item to install If Autorun is NOT enabled on your computer browse the contents of the Support DVD to locate the ASSETUP EXE from the BIN folder Double click the ASSETUP EXE to run the DVD ASUS 68 V2 Series 1 27 1 28 Chapter 1 Product introduction BIOS information 2 1 Managing and updating y
53. or less For effective use of memory we recommend that you do any of the following Install a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32 bit Windows OS Use 64 bit Windows OS if you want to install or more memory the motherboard This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 256 megabits Mb chips or less 68 V2 series Motherboards Qualified Vendors Lists QVL DDR3 1800 0 C MHz capability Vendor Chip NO DIMM support CM3X2G1800C8D 2048MB Heat Sink Package KHX14400D3K2 2G 2048 of 2 Heat Sink Package KHX14400D3K3 3GX XMP 3072MB Kkit of 3 Heat Sink Package 1440003 2 20 4096 of 2 Heat Sink Package ASUS MA4N68T V2 Series DDR3 1600 0 C MHz capability A Data AD31600X002GMU 4096MB Kit of 2 Heat Sink Package DIMM support A Corsair CM3X1G1600C9DHX 2048 of 2 Heat Sink Package CRUCIAL BL12864BA1608 8SFB XMP 3072MB Kit of 3 Heat Sink Package CRUCIAL BL12864BE2009 8SFB3 EPP 3072 of 3 Heat Sink Package Crucial BL25664TB1608 K16SF XMP 6144 of 3 Heat Sink Package Crucial BL25664TG1608 K16SF XMP 6144 of 3 Heat Sink Package Crucial BL25664TR1608 K16SF XMP 6144MB Kit of 3 Heat Sink Package G SKILL F3 12800CL9D 2GBNQ 2048 of 2 Heat Sink Package G SKILL F3 12800CL8
54. ord this item shows Installed To set a Supervisor Password 1 Select the Change Supervisor Password item and press Enter 2 Onthe password box key in a password containing up to six letters or numbers or both then press Enter 3 Confirm the password when prompted The message Password Installed appears after you successfully set your password To change the supervisor password follow the same steps as in setting a supervisor password To clear the supervisor password select the Change Supervisor Password then press Enter twice The message Password uninstalled appears AN If you forget your BIOS password you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock RTC RAM See section 1 9 Jumpers for information on how to erase the RTC RAM After you have set a supervisor password the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings User Access Level Full Access This item allows you to select the access restriction to the Setup items Configuration options No Access View Only Limited Full Access No Access prevents user access to the Setup utility View Only allows access but does not allow change to any field Limited allows changes only to selected fields such as Date and Time Full Access allows viewing and changing all the fields in the Setup utility ASUS MANGST V2 Series 2 19 2 20 Change User Password Select this item to set or change the user password The User Passw
55. ord item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed After you set a password this item shows Installed To set a User Password 1 Selectthe Change User Password item and press Enter 2 Onthe password box key in a password containing up to six letters or numbers or both then press Enter 3 Confirm the password when prompted The message Password Installed appears after you set your password successfully To change the user password follow the same steps as in setting a user password Clear User Password Select this item to clear the user password Password Check Setup When set to Setup BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility When set to Always BIOS checks for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system Configuration options Setup Always 2 7 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to configure options for special functions Select an item then press Enter to display the sub menu MAN68T V2 BIOS Setup Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Version 0301 Press ENTER to run the utility to select and update BIOS This utility supports 1 FAT 12 16 32 r w 2 NTFS read only 3 CD DISC read only gt ASUS Profile gt NET2 Select Screen tt Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02 61 C Copyright 1985 2010 American Megatrends Inc 2 7 1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 All
56. ored The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures Select Ignored if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures CPU Chassis Fan Speed N A xxxxRPM or Ignored The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU Chassis fan speeds in rotations per minute RPM If the fan is not connected to the motherboard the field shows N A Select gnored if you do not want the detected speed to be displayed VCORE Voltage 3 3V Voltage 5V Voltage 12V Voltage xx xxxV or Ignored The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators CPU Q Fan Function Enabled Enables or disables the ASUS Q Fan feature that smartly adjusts the CPU fan speeds for more efficient system operation Configuration options Disabled Enabled The following item appears only when you set CPU Q Fan Function to Enabled CPU Fan Speed Low Limit 200 RPM Allows you to manually set a lower limit for the CPU fan speed If the CPU fan speed is below the specified limit the system sends out warning beeps Configuration options 500 RPM 400 RPM 300 RPM 200 RPM 100 RPM Ignored CPU Mode Standard This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q Fan Function feature and allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the CPU fan Standard Sets to Standard to make the CPU fan automatica
57. our BIOS Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS to a USB flash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility 2 1 1 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage save and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows environment ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet c Service Provider ISP This utility is available in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update 1 Place the support DVD into the optical drive The Drivers menu appears 2 Click the Utilities tab then click ASUS Update 3 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation Quit all Windows applications before you update the BIOS using this utility Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS 1 From the Windows desktop click Start gt Programs gt ASUS gt ASUS Update gt ASUS Update to launch the ASUS Update utility 2 From the dropdown list select either of the following methods Updating from the Internet a Select Update BIOS from the Internet then click Next b Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic or click Auto Select then click Next c From the FTP site select the BIOS version that you want to download then click Next ASUS M4N68T V2 Series 2 1 2 2
58. ows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2 When you press lt Enter gt a confirmation message appears Use the left right arrow key to select between Yes or No then press lt Enter gt to confirm your choice See section 2 1 2 for details Chapter 2 BIOS information 2 7 2 ASUS Profile This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings Add Your CMOS Profile Allows you to save the current BIOS file to the BIOS Flash In the Name sub item type your profile name and press Enter and then choose a profile number to save your CMOS settings in the Save to sub item Load CMOS Profiles Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash Press Enter and choose a profile to load Start O C Profile Allows you to run the utility to save and load CMOS Press Enter to run the utility ASUSTek O C Profile Utility V1 44 BOARD MaNGETENZ BOARD VER 0301 00 8 00 VER Unknown DATE 07 20 2010 DATE Unknown Enter Select or Load Tab Switch Drive Info Up Down Home End Move B Backup ESC Exit This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with 32 16 format and single partition only DONOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory CPU configuration and BIOS version Only the CMO file can be loaded 2 7 3 AI
59. r disable memory remapping around memory hole Configuration options Disabled Enabled DCT Unganged Mode Always Allows you to select the unganged DRAM mode 64 bit width Configuration options Auto Always Power Down Enable Disabled Allows you to enable or disable DDR power down mode Configuration options Disabled Enabled Page Smashing Disabled Allows you to enable or disable the Page Smashing Mechanism Configuration options Disabled IC DC Both ECC Configuration ECC Mode Disabled Allows you to set the ECC mode Configuration options Disabled Basic Good Super Max User SouthBridge Configuration Primary Graphics Adapter PCI Express PCI Selects the primary display adapter Configuration options PCI Express gt PCI PCI gt PCI Express Azalia Audio Auto Enables or disables the Azalia audio controller Configuration options Auto Disabled Front Panel Select HD Audio This item appears only when the Azalia Audio item is set to Auto Configuration options HD Audio AC97 MAC LAN Auto Enables or disables the onboard LAN controller Configuration options Auto Disabled OnBoard LAN Boot ROM Disabled This item appears only when the MAC LAN item is set to Auto Configuration options Disabled Enabled ASUS MANGST V2 Series 2 13 2 14 2 4 4 Onboard Devices Configuration Serial Port1 Address 3F8 IRQ4 Allows you to sel
60. se connectors in only one orientation Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit ATX12V EATXPWR GND 5 Volts 5 Volts 5 Volts 5 Volts GND GND GND PSON GND 12 Volts 3 Volts 12V DC 12v DC GND C 88 mm mm 68 V2 Series power connectors A We recommend that you use an ATX 12V Specification 2 0 compliant power supply unit PSU with a minimum of 300W power rating This PSU type has 24 pin and 4 pin power plugs If you intend to use a PSU with 20 pin and 4 pin power plugs ensure that the 20 pin power plug can provide at least 15 A on 12 V and that the PSU has a minimum power rating of 300W The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate DO NOT forget to connect the 4 pin ATX12V power plug Otherwise the system will not boot up We recommend that you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with more power consuming devices or when you intend to install additional devices The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate f you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http support a
61. sfer rates of 1800 O C 1600 O C 1333 1066 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the latest operating system 3D graphics multimedia and Internet applications Gigabit LAN solution 1000M The onboard LAN controller is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller It is enhanced with management function 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 Serial ATA SATA 3Gb s storage specification delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for high speed data retrieval and save It also supports RAID 0 RAID 1 RAID 5 and RAID 0 1 configurations for Serial ATA hard drives 8 channel high definition audio Enjoy high end sound quality on your PC The onboard 8 channel High Definition Audio CODEC enables high quality 192KHz 24 bit audio output jack sensing feature and multi streaming technology that simultaneously sends different audio streams to different destinations You can now talk to your partners on the headphone while playing multi channel network games EST 100 All High quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors ret M4N68T V2 only This motherboard uses all high quality conductive polymer capacitors for durability improved lifespan and enhanced thermal capacity Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 3 2 Innovative ASUS featur
62. sus com PowerSupplyCalculator PSCalculator aspx SLanguagezen us for details ASUS M4N68T V2 Series 1 21 IDE connector 40 1 pin PRI IDE 3 The onboard IDE connector is for Ultra DMA 133 100 66 signal cable There are three connectors on each Ultra DMA 133 100 66 signal cable blue black and gray Connect the blue connector to the motherboard s IDE connector then select one of the following modes to configure your devices Drive jumper setting Mode of device s Cable connector Single device Cable Select or Master Black Master Black Cable Select y Slave Gray Two devices Master Master Black or gray Slave Slave Pin 20 on IDE connector is removed to match the covered hole on the Ultra DMA cable connector This prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable Use the 80 conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 133 100 66 IDE devices A If any device jumper is set as Cable Select ensure that all other device jumpers have the 1 22 same setting LB a ir H a PRI IDE 1 m E the red markings on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN 1 M4N68T V2 Series IDE connector Chapter 1 Product introduction 4 Serial ATA connectors 7 SATA1 SATA2 5 and 5 4 These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial
63. t fit on the 2 58 C Copyright 1985 2009 AmericanMegatrends Inc screen Press the Up Down Pop up window arrow keys or Page Up Page Scroll bar Down keys to display the other items on the screen 2 2 9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item Chapter 2 BIOS information 2 3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program the Main menu screen appears giving you an overview of the basic system information Refer to section 2 2 1 BIOS menu screen for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them M4N68T V2 BIOS Setup Version 0301 Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit v02 61 C Copyright 1985 2010 American Megatrends Inc 2 3 1 System Time xx xx xx Allows you to set the system time 2 3 2 System Date Day Allows you to set the system date 2 3 3 IDE Configuration The IDE Configuration menu allows you to configure your storage devices Select an item then press Enter to display the submenu Onboard IDE Controller Enabled Enables or disables the onboard IDE port Configuration options Disabled Enabled Serial ATA Devices SATA1 2 3 4 Enables or disables the SATA port Configuration options Disabled SATA 1 2 SATA1 2 3 4 nVidia RAID Function Disabled Enables or disables the nVidia RAID function Configuration options Disabled Enabled
64. tation Your product package may include optional documentation such as warranty flyers that may have been added by your dealer These documents are not part of the standard package Typography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select Italics Used to emphasize a word or a phrase Key Keys enclosed in the less than and greater than sign means that you must press the enclosed key Example Enter means that you must press the Enter Return key lt Key1 gt lt Key2 gt lt Key3 gt If you must press two or more keys simultaneously the key names are linked with a plus sign Example lt Ctri gt lt Alt gt lt D gt M4N68T V2 Series specifications summary Chipset System bus Expansion slots Storage USB ASUS unique features AMD Socket for AMD Phenom x6 Phenom II Athlon Sempron 100 series processors AMD Cool n Quiet Technology AMD 64 architecture enables simultaneous 32 bit and 64 bit computing Refer to www asus com for the AMD CPU support list NVIDIA nForce 630a 2000 1600 MT s HyperTransport 1 0 interface 4 x DIMM 16GB DDR3 1800 O C 1600 0 C 1333 1066 MHz non ECC un buffered memory Dual channel memory architecture Due to CPU spec AMD 100 200 series CPUs support up to DDR3 1066MHz With ASUS design this motherboard can support up to DDR3 1333MHz Referto www asus com for the latest Memor
65. to 4 CLK 7 TRAS Auto Configuration options Auto 15 CLK 30 CLK TRC Auto Configuration options Auto 11 CLK 41 CLK tWR Auto Configuration options Auto 5 CLK 12 CLK TRRD Auto Configuration options Auto 4 CLK 7 CLK tRWTTO Auto Configuration options Auto CLK 17 CLK tWRRD Auto Configuration options Auto 2 CLK 10 CLK tWTR Auto Configuration options Auto 4 CLK 7 CLK tWRWR Auto Configuration options Auto CLK 10 CLK tRDRD Auto Configuration options Auto 3 CLK 10 CLK tRFCO 1 2 3 Auto Configuration options Auto 90ns 110ns 160ns 300ns 350ns ASUS M4N68T V2 Series 2 11 2 12 2 4 2 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU related information that the BIOS automatically detects GART Error Reporting Disabled This option should remain disabled for the normal operation The driver developer may enable it for testing purpose Configuration options Disabled Enabled Microcode Updation Enabled Enables or disables Microcode Updation Configuration options Disabled Enabled Secure Virtual Machine Mode Disabled Enables or disables Secure Virtual Machine Mode SVM Configuration options Disabled Enabled Cool n Quiet Enabled Enables or disables the AMD Cool n Quiet technology Configuration options Enabled Disabled ASUS Core Unlocker Disabled
66. to adjust the value Configuration options Auto Min 1 20000V Max 1 38000V CPU Over Voltage Auto Sets the CPU over voltage The valid value ranges vary depending on your CPU model Use lt gt lt gt keys to adjust the value Configuration options Auto VDDNB Over Voltage Auto Sets the VDDNB over voltage The valid value ranges vary depending on your CPU model Use lt gt keys to adjust the value Configuration options Auto LoadLine Calibration Auto Sets the LoadLine Configuration options Auto Max 100 Min 0 If the system becomes unstable after changing the setting set it back to Auto for safe mode Chapter 2 BIOS information Memory Clock Mode Auto Sets the memory clock mode Configuration options Auto Manual The following item only appears when set Memory Clock Mode to Manual Value 400MHz Selects the DRAM frequency programming method Configuration options 00 2 533 2 667MHz 800 2 DRAM Timing Mode Auto Sets the DRAM timing mode Configuration options Auto DCT 0 DCT 1 Both The following sub items appear only when you set the DRAM Timing Mode item to DCT 0 DCT 1 or Both TCL Auto Configuration options Auto 4 CLK 12 CLK TRCD Auto Configuration options Auto 5 CLK 12 CLK TRP Auto Configuration options Auto 5 CLK 12 CLK tRTP Auto Configuration options Au
67. u intend to use Keep the screw for later use 4 Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely seated on the slot 5 Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier 6 Replace the system cover 1 8 2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card configure it by adjusting the software settings 1 Turnon the system and change the necessary BIOS settings if any See Chapter 2 for information on BIOS setup 2 Assign an IRQ to the card 3 Install the software drivers for the expansion card aN When using PCI cards on shared slots ensure that the drivers support Share IRQ or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments 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 such as a LAN card SCSI card USB card and other cards that comply with PCI specifications 1 8 4 PCI Express x1 slots 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 motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that comply with the PCI Express specifications Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 9 Jumpers 1 Clear RTC RAM CLRTC This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock RTC RAM in CMOS You can clear the CMOS memory of date tim
68. u made and restore the previously saved values After selecting this option a confirmation appears Select OK to discard any changes and load the previously saved values Load Setup Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus When you select this option or if you press F5 a confirmation window appears Select OK to load default values Select Exit amp Save Changes or make other changes before saving the values to the non volatile RAM Chapter 2 BIOS information ASUS contact information ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC Address Telephone Fax E mail Web site Technical Support Telephone Online support 15 Li Te Road Peitou Taipei Taiwan 11259 886 2 2894 3447 886 2 2890 7798 info asus com tw www asus com tw 86 21 38429911 support asus com ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL America Address Telephone Fax Web site Technical Support Telephone Support fax Online support 800 Corporate Way Fremont CA 94539 USA 1 510 739 3777 1 510 608 4555 usa asus com 1 812 282 2787 1 812 284 0883 support asus com ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Germany and Austria Address Fax Web site Online contact Technical Support Telephone Component Telephone System Notebook Eee LCD Support Fax Online support Harkort Str 21 23 D 40880 Ratingen Germany 49 2102 959911 WWW asus de www asus de sales 49 1805 010923 49 1805 010920 49 2102 9599 1
69. y QVL Qualified Vendors List When you install a total memory of 4GB or more Windows 32 bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB We recommend a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a Windows 32 bit operating system 1 x PCle x16 slot 2 x PCle x1 slots 4 x PCI slots 1 x Ultra DMA 133 100 66 connector 4 x Serial ATA 3Gb s connectors support RAID 0 RAID 1 RAID 0 1 RAID 5 and JBOD configurations Realtek 8211CL Gigabit LAN controller VIA VT1708S 8 channel High Definition Audio CODEC Supports S PDIF Out interface at the mid board Supports Anti pop function and Multi streaming Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support an 8 channel audio output 10 x USB 2 0 1 1 ports 6 ports at the mid board 4 ports at the back panel Core Unlocker ASUS EPU 4 Engine ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS Q Fan ASUS Al NET 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 continued on the next page M4N68T V2 Series specifications summary Intelligent overclocking tools features Turbo Key SFS Stepless Frequency Selection HT frequency tuning from 200MHz to 300MHz at 1MHz increment PCle frequency tuning from 100MHz to 150MHz at 1MHz increment Overclocking protection ASUS CPU Parameter Recall Other features M4N68T V2 only Rear panel ports 1 x PS 2 Mouse port 1 x PS 2 Keyboard port 1 x COM port 1 x LPT port 1 x LAN RJ 45 port 4 x
70. ystem and faulty cable connections are reported back up to 100 meters at 1 meter accuracy ASUS M4N68T V2 Series 1 3 C P R CPU Parameter Recall The BIOS C P R feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to overclocking failure C P R eliminates the need to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data Simply shut down and reboot the system and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to their default settings Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union s Restriction on the use of Hazardous Substances RoHS This is in line with the ASUS vision of creating environment friendly and recyclable products packaging to safeguard consumers health while minimizing the impact on the environment 1 4 Before you proceed Take note 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 components use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object such as the power supply case to avoid damaging them due to static electricity Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them Whenever you uninstall any component place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component Before you install or remove any comp

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