Asus M4N68T PRO User Manual

Asus M4N68T PRO Manual

Get Asus M4N68T PRO PDF manuals and user guides View all Asus M4N68T PRO manuals
Add to My Manuals
Save this manual to your list of manuals

Asus M4N68T PRO manual content summary:

  • Asus M4N68T PRO | User Manual - Page 1
    M4N68T PRO Motherboard
  • Asus M4N68T PRO | User Manual - Page 2
    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 from http://support.asus.com/download problems
  • Asus M4N68T PRO | User Manual - Page 3
    About this guide vii M4N68T PRO specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-3 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Placement
  • Asus M4N68T PRO | User Manual - Page 4
    operating system 1-28 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-28 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS utility 2-3 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-4 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-5 2.2.2 Menu
  • Asus M4N68T PRO | User Manual - Page 5
    HW Monitor Configuration 2-17 2.5.6 Anti Surge Support 2-17 2.6 Boot menu 2-18 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 2-18 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 2-18 2.6.3 Security 2-19 2.7 Tools menu 2-21 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-21 2.7.2 Express Gate 2-21 2.7.3 ASUS O.C. Profile 2-22 2.7.4 AI NET 2 2-22
  • Asus M4N68T PRO | User Manual - Page 6
    undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. DO NOT throw the motherboard
  • Asus M4N68T PRO | User Manual - Page 7
    . • 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
  • Asus M4N68T PRO | User Manual - Page 8
    guide To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact
  • Asus M4N68T PRO | User Manual - Page 9
    M4N68T PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset Front side bus Memory Expansion slots Storage / RAID LAN Audio USB Back panel I/O ports AMD® Socket AM3 for AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series processors AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology AMD 64 architecture enables simultaneous 32-bit
  • Asus M4N68T PRO | User Manual - Page 10
    M4N68T PRO specifications summary Internal I/O connectors BIOS ASUS special features ASUS overclocking features Accessories Support DVD Form factor 3 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 High
  • Asus M4N68T PRO | User Manual - Page 11
    II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 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 1333 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to
  • Asus M4N68T PRO | User Manual - Page 12
    DDR3 1800 (O.C.) support This motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer 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 The onboard LAN
  • Asus M4N68T PRO | User Manual - Page 13
    ™ Turn your favorite photos into 256-color boot logos to personalize your system. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file. ASUS M4N68T PRO 1-3
  • Asus M4N68T PRO | User Manual - Page 14
    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
  • Asus M4N68T PRO | User Manual - Page 15
    install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. M4N68T PRO SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off M4N68T PRO Onboard LED ASUS M4N68T PRO
  • Asus M4N68T PRO | User Manual - Page 16
    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. DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis. M4N68T PRO 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction
  • Asus M4N68T PRO | User Manual - Page 17
    5. AMD CPU socket 1-8 13. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, 1-26 USB910) 6. DDR3 DIMM sockets 1-11 14. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-27 7. Onboard LED 1-5 15. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-21 8. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) 1-23 ASUS M4N68T PRO 1-7
  • Asus M4N68T PRO | User Manual - Page 18
    supports AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series processors. The AM3 socket has a different pinout from the the AM2+/AM2 socket. Ensure that you use a CPU designed for the AM3 socket. 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. M4N68T PRO
  • Asus M4N68T PRO | User Manual - Page 19
    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 CPU_FAN connector on the motherboard. M4N68T PRO CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND M4N68T PRO CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to connect the
  • Asus M4N68T PRO | User Manual - Page 20
    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 applied to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the heatsink and fan assembly
  • Asus M4N68T PRO | User Manual - Page 21
    The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A2 DIMM_B2 DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 M4N68T PRO Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 M4N68T PRO
  • Asus M4N68T PRO | User Manual - Page 22
    and non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may 32-bit Windows® OS, when you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 256 megabits (Mb) chips or less. M4N68T PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3
  • Asus M4N68T PRO | User Manual - Page 23
    N/A N/A 9 9 N/A N/A 9 N/A 6-6-6-20 9 6-6-6-20 9 N/A N/A 7-7-7-18 9-9-9-24 N/A DIMM support A* B* C* • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • (continued on the next page) ASUS M4N68T PRO 1-13
  • Asus M4N68T PRO | User Manual - Page 24
    (Kit of 3) DS GEIL DDR3-1333 CL9-9-9-24 1024MB SS GEIL GV34GB1333C7DC 2048MB DS GEIL DDR3-1333 CL9-9-9-24 6144MB(Kit of N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 8-8-8-24 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 9 N/A 7-7-7-20 8-8-8-24 DIMM support A* B* C • •• • •• • •• • •• 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction
  • Asus M4N68T PRO | User Manual - Page 25
    DDR3-1066MHz capability Vendor Part No. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. C*: Supports two pairs of modules inserted into both the blue slots and the black slots as two pairs of dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. ASUS M4N68T PRO 1-
  • Asus M4N68T PRO | User Manual - Page 26
    adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Press the retaining clips outward to unlock a DIMM socket. 2. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the DIMM slot key on the DIMM matches the break on the
  • Asus M4N68T PRO | User Manual - Page 27
    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. ASUS M4N68T PRO 1-17
  • Asus M4N68T PRO | User Manual - Page 28
    include system setup information such as system passwords. M4N68T PRO CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) M4N68T PRO Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC 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
  • Asus M4N68T PRO | User Manual - Page 29
    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. M4N68T PRO KBPWR 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) M4N68T PRO Keyboard Power Setting ASUS M4N68T PRO 1-19
  • Asus M4N68T PRO | User Manual - Page 30
    Status OFF ORANGE GREEN Description 10Mbps connection 100Mbps connection 1Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port 4. Line In port (light blue). This port connects to the tape, CD, HD audio module in the front panel to support 8-channel audio output. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction
  • Asus M4N68T PRO | User Manual - Page 31
    M4N68T PRO Analog front panel connector • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard BIOS to [HD Audio]. See section 2.4.3 Chipset for details. • The front panel audio I/O module is purchased separately. ASUS M4N68T PRO
  • Asus M4N68T PRO | User Manual - Page 32
    M4N68T PRO ATX power connectors GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts • We recommend that you use an ATX 12V Specification Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us
  • Asus M4N68T PRO | User Manual - Page 33
    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 setting. M4N68T PRO PRI_IDE PIN1 NOTE:Orient the red markings on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN 1. M4N68T PRO IDE connector ASUS M4N68T PRO 1-23
  • Asus M4N68T PRO | User Manual - Page 34
    RSATA_RXP3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND M4N68T PRO SATA connectors • Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before using Serial ATA. • The motherboard does not provide a floppy disk drive connector. You could use a USB
  • Asus M4N68T PRO | User Manual - Page 35
    F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. PWR LED PWR BTN PLED+ PLEDPWR GND M4N68T PRO F_PANEL PIN 1 IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- Ground Reset HD_LED RESET M4N68T PRO System panel connector reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power. ASUS M4N68T PRO 1-25
  • Asus M4N68T PRO | User Manual - Page 36
    specification that supports up to 480Mbps connection speed. USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC M4N68T PRO USB_P9USB_P9+ GND M4N68T PRO USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The
  • Asus M4N68T PRO | User Manual - Page 37
    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 connector supports the ASUS Q-Fan feature. ASUS M4N68T PRO 1-27
  • Asus M4N68T PRO | User Manual - Page 38
    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
  • Asus M4N68T PRO | User Manual - Page 39
    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
  • Asus M4N68T PRO | User Manual - Page 40
    from a file, then click Next. b. Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. Before you
  • Asus M4N68T PRO | User Manual - Page 41
    DVD may not be the latest version. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • The removable devices that ASUS CrashFree BIOS supports vary with motherboard models. For motherboards without a floppy connector, prepare a USB flash disk before using this utility. Recovering
  • Asus M4N68T PRO | User Manual - Page 42
    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 on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information
  • Asus M4N68T PRO | User Manual - Page 43
    menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Main Settings System Time [19:34:30] System Date [Fri 11/13 the menu and change the settings. Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another. ASUS M4N68T PRO 2-5
  • Asus M4N68T PRO | User Manual - Page 44
    menu bar displays the specific items for that menu to 2.2.7 Pop-up window. 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up window with the configuration options Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC support APM
  • Asus M4N68T PRO | User Manual - Page 45
    and how to navigate through them. Main Advanced Main Settings Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit System Time [19:34:30] SATA 1,2] [SATA1,2,3,4] nVidia RAID Function [Disabled] Enables or disables the nVidia RAID function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4N68T PRO
  • Asus M4N68T PRO | User Manual - Page 46
    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 to display the IDE/SATA device information. The BIOS automatically detects the values
  • Asus M4N68T PRO | User Manual - Page 47
    Configuration The items and configuration options in this menu 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 PRO 2-9
  • Asus M4N68T PRO | User Manual - Page 48
    when you set CPU Overclocking to [Overclock Profile]. Overclock Options [Auto] Selects the overclocking profile. Configuration options: [Auto] [Overclock 3%] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 7%] PCIE Overclocking [Auto] Configures the PCIE overclocking. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following
  • Asus M4N68T PRO | User Manual - Page 49
    ] [Max. = 2.4450V] [Min. = 1.2000V] Chipset Over Voltage [Auto] Sets the chipset over voltage. The values range from 1.20000V to 1.60000V with a 0.01000V increment. Use the / keys to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [Max. = 1.60000V] [Min. = 1.20000V] ASUS M4N68T PRO 2-11
  • Asus M4N68T PRO | User Manual - Page 50
    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
  • Asus M4N68T PRO | User Manual - Page 51
    Configuration Primary Graphics Adapter [PCI 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 M4N68T PRO
  • Asus M4N68T PRO | User Manual - Page 52
    the PCI PnP menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to 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
  • Asus M4N68T PRO | User Manual - Page 53
    the legacy USB support is disabled. 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 M4N68T PRO
  • Asus M4N68T PRO | User Manual - Page 54
    . Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Power Settings Suspend Mode [Auto] ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Select the to wake the system through a PCI Express/ PCI card. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +
  • Asus M4N68T PRO | User Manual - Page 55
    the ASUS Q-Fan feature that smartly adjusts the CPU fan speeds for more efficient system operation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Anti Surge function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4N68T PRO
  • Asus M4N68T PRO | User Manual - Page 56
    logo appears. • To access Windows OS in Safe Mode, do any of the following: • Press when ASUS logo appears. • Press after POST. 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot [Enabled] Enabling this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on self tests (POST) while booting to decrease
  • Asus M4N68T PRO | User Manual - Page 57
    , select the Change Supervisor Password then press twice. The message Password uninstalled appears. 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. ASUS M4N68T PRO 2-19
  • Asus M4N68T PRO | User Manual - Page 58
    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
  • Asus M4N68T PRO | User Manual - Page 59
    [No] 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) ASUS O.C. Profile AI NET2 Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub the Express Gate environment after clearing its settings. ASUS M4N68T PRO 2-21
  • Asus M4N68T PRO | User Manual - Page 60
    only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the CMO file can be loaded. 2.7.4 AI NET 2 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] 2-22
  • Asus M4N68T PRO | User Manual - Page 61
    fields other than System Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation before exiting. Discard Changes This option window appears. Select OK to load default values. Select Exit & Save Changes or make other changes before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM. ASUS M4N68T PRO
  • Asus M4N68T PRO | User Manual - Page 62
    -9599-11 Online contact www.asus.com.de/sales Technical Support Component Telephone System/Notebook /Eee/LCD Telephone Support Fax Online support Website +49-1805-010923 +49-1805-010920 +492102959911 www.asus.com.de/support www.asus.com.de/news 2-24 Chapter 2: BIOS information
  • Asus M4N68T PRO | User Manual - Page 63
    1077(a) Responsible Party Name: Asus Computer International Address: 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539. Phone/Fax No: (510)739-3777/(510)608-4555 hereby declares that the product Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : M4N68T PRO Conforms to the following specifications: FCC Part 15, Subpart
  • Asus M4N68T PRO | User Manual - Page 64
    2-26 Chapter 2: BIOS information
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9
  • 10
  • 11
  • 12
  • 13
  • 14
  • 15
  • 16
  • 17
  • 18
  • 19
  • 20
  • 21
  • 22
  • 23
  • 24
  • 25
  • 26
  • 27
  • 28
  • 29
  • 30
  • 31
  • 32
  • 33
  • 34
  • 35
  • 36
  • 37
  • 38
  • 39
  • 40
  • 41
  • 42
  • 43
  • 44
  • 45
  • 46
  • 47
  • 48
  • 49
  • 50
  • 51
  • 52
  • 53
  • 54
  • 55
  • 56
  • 57
  • 58
  • 59
  • 60
  • 61
  • 62
  • 63
  • 64
Motherboard
M4N68T PRO