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Summary of Contents

Page 1 - Motherboard

MotherboardM4N68T-M

Page 2 - November 2009

xM4N68T-M specications summaryInternal I/O connectors 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 4 x SATA connectors 1 x CPU

Page 3 - Contents

1.2 Package contentsCheck your motherboard package for the following items.Motherboard ASUS M4N68T-M motherboardCables 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x

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AMD® Cool ‘n’ Quiet TechnologyThis motherboard supports the AMD® Cool ‘n’ Quiet technology which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts C

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1.3.2 Innovative ASUS featuresASUS Express Gate ASUS Express Gate is an ASUS exclusive OS that provides you with quick access to the Internet and key

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ASUS Anti-Surge ProtectionThis special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by power surges from switching power s

Page 7 - About this guide

1.4 Before you proceedTake note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings.• Unplug t

Page 8 - Typography

M4N68T-M1.5 Motherboard overview1.5.1 Placement directionWhen installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in the correct o

Page 9 - (continued on the next page)

1.5.3 Motherboard layout1.5.4 Layout contentsM4N68T-MPCIEX16PCIEX1_1PCI1PCI2PRI_IDEUSB910USB78USB56AAFPSPDIF_OUTSPEAKERATX12VEATXPWRCPU_FANLithium C

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1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)This motherboard supports AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series processors.1.6.1 Installing the CPUTo

Page 11 - Chapter 1

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

Page 12 - Gigabit LAN solution

iiCopyright © 2009 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be repro

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1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fanEnsure that you use only AMD-certied heatsink and fan assembly.To install the CPU heatsink and fan:1. Place th

Page 14 - Green ASUS

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

Page 15 - 1.4 Before you proceed

1.7.2 Memory congurationsYou may install 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB unbuffered ECC and non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets.• You may install var

Page 16 - M4N68T-M

DDR3-1600(O.C.) MHz capability(continued on the next page)DDR3-1333 MHz capabilityVendor Part No. SizeSS/DSBrand Chip NO.Timing DIMM (BIOS)VoltageDIMM

Page 17 - 1.5.4 Layout contents

DDR3-1333MHz capabilityVendor Part No. SizeSS/DSBrand Chip NO.Timing DIMM (BIOS)VoltageDIMM SupportA* B*G.SKILL F3-10600CL8D-2GBHK 1024MB SS G.SKILL H

Page 18 - M4N68T-M CPU socket AM3

SS: Single-sided / DS: Double-sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted into either slot as single-channel memory conguration. •

Page 19 - M4N68T-M CPU fan connector

1.7.3 Installing a DIMMUnplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so can cause severe damage t

Page 20 - Retention Module Base

1.8 Expansion slotsIn the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that

Page 21 - 1.7 System memory

1.9 Jumpers1. 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, ti

Page 22 - 1.7.2 Memory congurations

2. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, USBPW5-10)Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up the computer from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, sy

Page 23 - DDR3-1333 MHz capability

iiiContentsNotices ... viSafety information ...

Page 24 - DDR3-1333MHz capability

1.10 Connectors1.10.1 Rear panel ports1. PS/2 Mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse.2. Parallel port. This 25-pin port connects a para

Page 25 - DDR3-1066MHz capability

7. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports connect to USB 2.0 devices.8. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These two 4-pin Univ

Page 26 - 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM

2. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V)These connectors are for an ATX power supply. The plugs from the power supply are designed to 

Page 27 - 1.8 Expansion slots

3. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE)The onboard IDE connector is for Ultra DMA 133/100 signal cable. There are three connectors on each Ultra DMA 133/

Page 28 - 1.9 Jumpers

4. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4)These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard disk and o

Page 29 - M4N68T-M USB Device Wake Up

6. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL)This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.M4N68T-MM4N68T-M System panel connectorPIN 1PWR

Page 30 - 1.10 Connectors

7. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910)These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, the

Page 31 - 1.10.2 Internal connectors

8. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port.Ensure that the audio

Page 32 - M4N68T-M ATX power connectors

1.11 Software support1.11.1 Installing an operating systemThis motherboard supports Windows® XP/Vista/7 Operating Systems (OS). Always install the l

Page 33 - M4N68T-M IDE connector

ASUS M4N68T-M 2-1Chapter 2BIOS information2.1 Managing and updating your BIOSSave a copy of the original motherboard BIOS le to a USB ash disk in

Page 34 - M4N68T-M SATA connectors

ivContents1.11 Software support ... 1-281.11.1 Installing an operating system .

Page 35 - ASUS M4N68T-M 1-25

2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS informationUpdating from a BIOS file a. Select Update BIOS from a le, then click Next. b. Locate the BIOS le from the Open w

Page 36 - M4N68T-M USB2.0 connectors

ASUS M4N68T-M 2-32.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS utilityThe ASUS CrashFree BIOS is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS le when it f

Page 37 - M4N68T-M fan connectors

2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information2.2 BIOS setup programUse the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or congure its parameters. The BIOS screens inclu

Page 38 - 1.11 Software support

ASUS M4N68T-M 2-52.2.1 BIOS menu screen2.2.2 Menu barThe menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:Main For changing the basi

Page 39 - Chapter 2

2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information2.2.4 Menu itemsThe highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example, selecting

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ASUS M4N68T-M 2-72.3 Main menuWhen you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system inform

Page 41 - Recovering the BIOS

2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS informationLBA/Large Mode [Auto]Enables or disables the LBA mode. Setting this item to [Auto] enables the LBA mode if the device s

Page 42 - 2.2 BIOS setup program

ASUS M4N68T-M 2-92.4.1 JumperFree Conguration2.4 Advanced menuThe Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other syste

Page 43 - 2.2.3 Navigation keys

2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS informationProcessor Frequency Multiplier [Auto]Sets the processor frequency multiplier. Conguration options: [Auto] [Min.  x4.

Page 44 - Scroll bar

ASUS M4N68T-M 2-11VDDNB Over Voltage [Auto]Sets the VDDNB over voltage. The valid value ranges vary depending on your CPU model. Use <+> / <

Page 45 - 2.3 Main menu

vContents2.5.4 APM Conguration ... 2-162.5.5 HW Monitor Conguration ...

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2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS information2.4.2 CPU CongurationThe items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects.GAR

Page 47 - 2.4 Advanced menu

ASUS M4N68T-M 2-13ECC CongurationECC Mode [Disabled]Allows you to set the ECC mode. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Basic] [Good] [Super] [Max] [U

Page 48 - PCIE Frequency [100]

2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS information2.4.4 Onboard Device CongurationSerial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4]Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address.

Page 49 - Memclock Value [400MHz]

ASUS M4N68T-M 2-152.4.6 USB CongurationThe items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Select an item then press <Enter>

Page 50 - 2.4.3 Chipset

2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS information2.5 Power menuThe Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Conguration and Power Interface

Page 51 - MAC LAN [Disabled]

ASUS M4N68T-M 2-172.5.5 HW Monitor CongurationCPU Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] or [Ignored] MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] or [Ignored]The onboard hardw

Page 52 - 2.4.5 PCIPnP

2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS information2.6 Boot menuThe Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter>

Page 53 - 2.4.6 USB Conguration

ASUS M4N68T-M 2-19AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS]Sets the display mode for option ROM. Conguration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current]Bootup Nu

Page 54 - 2.5 Power menu

2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS informationChange User PasswordSelect this item to set or change the user password. The User Password item on top of the screen s

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ASUS M4N68T-M 2-212.7 Tools menuThe Tools menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item then press <Enter> to

Page 56 - 2.6 Boot menu

viNoticesFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two cond

Page 57 - 2.6.3 Security

2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS information2.7.4 AI NET 2Check Realtek Phy LAN cable [Disabled]Enables or disables checking of the Realtek LAN cable during the

Page 58 - Password Check [Setup]

ASUS M4N68T-M 2-23Exit & Discard ChangesSelect this option only if you do not want to save the changes that you made to the Setup program. If you

Page 59 - 2.7 Tools menu

2-24 Chapter 2: BIOS information

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viiSafety informationElectrical safety• To prevent electric shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electric outlet before relocating the sy

Page 61 - 2.8 Exit menu

viiiConventions used in this guideTo ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.

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ixM4N68T-M specications summary(continued on the next page)CPU AMD® Socket AM3 for AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series processors A

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