Asus M4N68T V2 User Manual Page 1

MotherboardM4N68T V2M4N68T LE V2

xM4N68T V2 Series specications summary* Specications are subject to change without notice. ASUS overclocking featuresIntelligent overclocking tools

1.2 Package contentsCheck your motherboard package for the following items.Motherboard ASUS M4N68T V2 Series motherboardCables 2 x Serial ATA cable

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

1.3.2 Innovative ASUS featuresCore UnlockerASUS Core Unlocker simplies the activation of a latent AMD® CPU—with just pressing a key. Enjoy an instan

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

M4N68T V2 Series1.5 Motherboard overview1.5.1 Placement directionWhen installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in the c

1.5.3 Motherboard layoutM4N68T V2 SeriesPCIEX16PCIEX1_1PCIEX1_2PCI3PCI4PCI2PCI1USB910USB78USB56SPDIF_OUTAAFPATX12VEATXPWRCPU_FANCHA_FANLithium CellCM

1.5.4 Layout contentsConnectors/Jumpers/Slots Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots Page1. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) 1-18 9. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) 1-172

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

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

iiE5996First Edition V1 August 2010Copyright © 2010 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and softw

M4N68T V2 Series 240-pin DDR3 DIMM socketsDIMM_A1DIMM_B1DIMM_A2DIMM_B2M4N68T V2 Series3. Align the other end of the retention bracket to the retentio

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

DDR3-1600(O.C.) MHz capability(continued on the next page)Vendor Part No. SizeSS/DSChip BrandChip NO. CLDIMM supportA* B* C*A-Data AD31600X002GMU 4096

DDR3-1333MHz capabilityVendor Part No. SizeSS/DSChip BrandChip NO. CLDIMM supportA* B* C*G.SKILL F3-10600CL9D-2GBNQ 1024MB DS G.SKILL Heat-Sink Packag

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

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

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

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

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

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

iiiContentsNotices ... viSafety information ...

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

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 

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

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

5. 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

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

9. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN and 3-pin CHA_FAN)Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that the

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

Chapter 1: Product introduction1-28

ASUS M4N68T V2 Series 2-1Chapter 2BIOS information2.1 Managing and updating your BIOSSave a copy of the original motherboard BIOS le to a USB ash d

ivContents1.11 Software support ... 1-271.11.1 Installing an operating system .

2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS informationASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.44Current ROMUpdate ROMC:NoteFLASH TYPE: EON 25P/F80PATH: C:\ BOARD: M4N68T V2

ASUS M4N68T V2 Series 2-3• This function supports USB ash disks with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only.• DO NOT shut down or reset the sys

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

ASUS M4N68T V2 Series 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 t

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

ASUS M4N68T V2 Series 2-72.3 Main menuWhen you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system

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

ASUS M4N68T V2 Series 2-92.4.1 JumperFree Conguration2.4 Advanced menuThe Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and othe

2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS informationProcessor Frequency Multiplier [Auto]Sets the processor frequency multiplier. Conguration options: [Auto] [x4.0 800MH

ASUS M4N68T V2 Series 2-11Memory Clock Mode [Auto]Sets the memory clock mode. Conguration options: [Auto] [Manual]The following item only appears whe

v2.5.4 APM Conguration ... 2-162.5.5 HW Monitor Conguration ...

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

ASUS M4N68T V2 Series 2-13Enable Clock to All DIMMs [Disabled]Enables unused Clocks to DIMMs even though memory slots are not populated. Conguration

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

ASUS M4N68T V2 Series 2-15Legacy USB Support [Auto]Allows you to enable or disable support for Legacy USB storage devices, including USB ash drives a

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

ASUS M4N68T V2 Series 2-17Keyboard PowerOn [Disabled]Allows you to use specic keys on the keyboard to turn on the system. This feature requires an AT

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>

ASUS M4N68T V2 Series 2-19Bootup Num-Lock [On]Selects the power-on state for the NumLock. Conguration options: [Off] [On]Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enab

2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS information2.7 Tools menuThe Tools menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item then press <

ASUS M4N68T V2 Series 2-212.7.3 AI NET 2Check Realtek Phy LAN cable [Disabled]Enables or disables checking of the Realtek LAN cable during the Power-

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

2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS informationExit & Save ChangesOnce you are nished making your selections, choose this option from the Exit menu to ensure th

ASUS contact informationASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.Address 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259Telephone +886-2-2894-3447Fax +886-2

EC Declaration of Conformity We, the undersigned, Manufacturer: ASUSTek COMPUTER INC. Address, City: No. 150, LI-TE RD., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN R.

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

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

ixM4N68T V2 Series specications summary(continued on the next page)CPU AMD® Socket AM3 for AMD® Phenom™ II x6 / Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™