Asus M2N68-AM SE User Manual

MotherboardM2N68-AM SE

Chapter 1 Product introductionThank you for buying an ASUS® M2N68-AM SE motherboard!Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devic

1.2 Motherboard overview1.2.1 Motherboard layoutPlace six screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. DO NO

1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)This motherboard comes with a 940-pin AM2+ / AM2 socket designed for AMD® Phenom™FX / Phenom™ / Athlon™ / Sempron™ p

• You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel con

DDR2-667MHz capabilitySize Vendor Model CL Brand SS/DS ComponentDIMM supportA* B* 512MB Kingmax KLCC28F-A8KB5 N/A Kingmax SS KKEA88B4LAUG-29DX • • 1G

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

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

1.6 Jumpers1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC)This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of dat

3. Keyboard/mouse power (3-pin PS2_USBPW1-4)This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard/mouse and USB port 1-4 wake-up feature. When you

3. Line In port (light blue). This port connects to the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. 4. Line Out port (lime). This port connects to

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2. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE)The onboard IDE connector is for an Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable. There are three connectors on each Ultra DM

4. 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

6. 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 

8. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL)This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.• System power LED (2-pin PWRLED)This 2-pin co

Click an item to installClick an icon to display Support DVD/motherboard informationIf the Autorun function is NOT enabled on your computer, browse th

1.8.3 ASUS Express GateASUS Express Gate is an instant-on environment that gives you quick access to the Internet. Five seconds after bootup, you can

The Splash ScreenExpress Gate’s splash screen appears within a few seconds after bootup. From here, immediately start surng the Internet, chat on Sky

Using the Conguration PanelUse the conguration panel to change the Express Gate settings.Click an icon to open a particular conguration tool. The f

• Environment Settings: This function allows you to clear the Express Gate settings and any information saved by the web browser such as bookmarks, c

Congures the network. Adjusts the volume.ASUS Express Gate supports le uploading from SATA HDDs, ODDs, and USB drives. It supports le download

iiiContentsNotices ... vSafety information ...

2. Open Network.3. Make the proper network congurations.Each network interface is enabled immediately after you tick the Enable checkbox.Network•

• If you want to connect to a wireless network, click Setup to congure the WiFi options. In the WiFi tab of the Advanced Network Settings box, key i

Conguring Express Gate in BIOS SetupTo enter the BIOS Setup program, press <DEL> during POST or click the BIOS Setup button on the Express Gate

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-1 Chapter 2 BIOS information2.1 Managing and updating your BIOSSave a copy of the original motherboard BIOS le to a

2-2 ASUS M2N68-AM SE2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utilityThe ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS-based utility.ASUSTek

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-32.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utilityThe ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to resto

2-4 ASUS M2N68-AM SE2.2 BIOS setup programUse the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconguring your system, or prompted to

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-52.3.3 IDE CongurationThe items in this menu allow you to set or change the congurations for the IDE devices installe

2-6 ASUS M2N68-AM SE2.3.6 System InformationThis menu gives you an overview of the general system specications. The BIOS automatically detects the i

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-72.4 Advanced menuThe Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices.Take ca

ivContents2.2 BIOS setup program ... 2-42.3 Main menu ...

2-8 ASUS M2N68-AM SEThe following item appears only when the Memory Clock Mode item is set to [Manual].Memclock Value [200MHz]Allows you to set the me

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-9Memory Voltage [Auto]Allows you to set the memory voltage. Conguration options: [Auto] [2.050V] [2.150V] [2.250V]Chips

2-10 ASUS M2N68-AM SE2.4.3 ChipsetThe Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to dis

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-112.4.4 Onboard Devices CongurationSerial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4]Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address.

2-12 ASUS M2N68-AM SE2.4.6 USB CongurationThe items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Select an item then press <Enter&

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-132.5.2 ACPI Version Features [Disabled]Allows you to add additional tables as per Advanced Conguration and Power Inte

2-14 ASUS M2N68-AM SE2.6 Boot menuThe Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter> to display

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-15Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled]When set to Enabled, the system displays the message Press DEL to run Setup during

2-16 ASUS M2N68-AM SE2.7 Tools menuASUS EZ Flash 2Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press <OK>, a conrmation message appears. Use th

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

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

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

viiiCPU AMD® Socket AM2+ / AM2 for AMD Phenom™FX / Phenom / Athlon™ / Sempron™ processors AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet™ Technology Supports CPU up to 95W AMD

ixM2N68-AM SE specications summaryASUS special features ASUS Express Gate ASUS Q-Fan ASUS CrashFree BIOS3 ASUS EZ Flash2 ASUS MyLogo2ASUS overclockin