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    M2N68-AM Motherboard
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    written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified 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,
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    Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii M2N68-AM specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 1-7 1.5.2 Placement direction 1-8 1.5.3 Screw holes 1-8 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-9 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-9 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink
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    Contents Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-4 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility 2-5 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-7 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility 2-9 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-12 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen
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    AI NET 2 41 2.8 Exit menu 42 Software support 3.1 Installing an operating system 2 3.2 Support DVD information 2 3.2.1 Running the support DVD 2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 4 3.2.4 Make Disk menu 6 3.2.5 Manual menu 7 3.2.6 ASUS Contact information 7 3.2.7 Other information
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    , if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void
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    qualified service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. The symbol of
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    when installing and configuring the motherboard. How this guide is organized This manual contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. This chapter also lists the hardware setup procedures
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    the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete
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    PCI Express™ x1 slot 2 x PCI slots Integrated Nvidia® GeForce® 7 Series Shader model 3.0 DirectX9 graphics processor Maximum shared memory of 256 MB Supports RGB with max. resolution 1920 x 1440 (@70MHz*32bpp / 75Mhz*16bpp) Notes*: • Due to the chipset limitation, only MPEG 2 & WMV Offload can
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    Features Rear panel I/O Internal I/O connectors Support DVD contents Accessories Form Factor RTL8211CL Gigabit LAN pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x System panel connector Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Live Update utility Anti-virus software (OEM version) 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x Serial
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    xii
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    This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
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    ASUS M2N68-AM motherboard 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x Ultra DMA 133 / 100 / 66 cable I/O shield ASUS motherboard support DVD User guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Latest processor
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    applications on next generation memory technology. See page 1-13 for details. DDR2 1066 is for AM2+ only. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology The motherboard supports SATA hard drives based on the new SATA 3Gb/s storage specification. It allows RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, and JBOD configurations for
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    PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that speeds up the PCI bus. PCI Express features point‑to­‑point serial interconnections between devices and allows higher
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    C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to overclocking. When the system hangs due to overclocking, C.P.R. eliminates the need to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data.
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    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. • Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object,
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    1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Motherboard layout 22.2cm(8.75in) KBMS ATX12V COM EATXPWR DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) SOCKET AM2 LPT VGA USB34 LAN1_USB12 AUDIO RTL 8211CL Super I/O CPU_FAN PCIEX16 M2N68-AM PCIEX1_1 Lithium Cell CMOS Power
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    1.5.2 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. 1.5.3 Screw holes Place six (6) screws into the holes indicated by
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    1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a 940-pin AM2 / AM2+ socket designed for the AMD Phenom™ FX / Phenom™ / Athlon™ / Sempron™ processors. The AM2 socket has a different
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    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 came with the heatsink package. 7. Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN connector on the motherboard. CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN
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    Base Retention bracket Retention bracket lock Your boxed CPU heatsink and fan assembly should come with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. If the instructions in this section do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. ASUS M2N68-AM 1-11
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    2. Attach one end of the retention bracket to the retention module base. 3. Align the other end of the retention bracket (near the retention bracket lock) to the retention module base. A clicking sound denotes that the retention bracket is in place. Ensure that the fan and heatsink assembly
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    1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to
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    or more, Windows 32bit operation system may only recognize less than 3GB. Hence, a total installed memory of less than 3GB is recommended. The motherboard can support 4 GB physical memory on the operating system listed below. You may install a maximum of 2 GB DIMMs on each slot. 64-bit Windows® XP
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    DS Heat-Sink Package DS Heat-Sink Package SS Heat-Sink Package DS Heat-Sink Package DIMM support A* B* • • • • • • • • • • • Due to AM2+ CPU limitation, only one DDR2 1066 DIMM is supported per channel. When four DDR2 1066 DIMMs are installed, all DIMMs run at 800Mhz frequency by
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    DS HY5PS12821CFPS5 SS AD29608A8A-25EG80720 SS VD29608A8A-25EG30648 DS VD29608A8A-25EG30647 SS A3R12E3HEF641B9A05 DS A3R12E3HEF641B9A05 DIMM support A* B* • • • • • • • • • • • • DDR2-667 MHz capability Size Vendor Model 256MB Kingston KVR667D2N5/256 256MB Kingston KVR667D2N5/256
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    MT 16HTF6464AG-53EB2 MT 16HTF12864AY-53EA1 CL Brand SS/ DS Component N/A Elpida SS E5116AF-5C-E DIMM support A* B* • • N/A Infineon SS HYB18T512800AF3733336550 • • N/A Kingston DS D6408TLRAGL37U • • N/A Samsung SS K4T56083QF-GCD5 • • 4 Samsung SS K4T51083QB-GCD5 • • 4 Hynix
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    SS E5108AE-5C-E N/A ADATA N/A ADATA SS AD29608A8A-37DG20719 DS AD20908A8A-37DG30721 DIMM support A* B* • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • SS - Single-sided / DS - Double - sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted into any slot as Single-channel memory
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    it fits in only one direction. DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. • The DDR2 DIMM sockets do not support DDR DIMMs. Do not install DDR DIMMs to the DDR2 DIMM sockets. 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM 2 To remove a DIMM: 11 1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips
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    following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. Ensure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion make the necessary hardware settings for the card. 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis). 3.
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    x1 slot PCI Express x16 slot A B C D - shared - - - shared - - - shared - - - shared - - 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
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    and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. The figure shows a LAN card installed on a PCI slot. 1.8.5 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The following figure shows a network
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    1.9 Jumper 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, time, 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
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    port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. Parallel port. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other devices. 3. LAN (RJ-45) port. Supported by RTL8211CL Gigabit LAN controller, this port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Refer to the table below
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    Audio 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Headset 2-channel Line In Line Out Mic In 4-channel Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Mic In 6-channel Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Bass/Center 7. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are
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    2. IDE connectors (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 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
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    -AM SATA3 SATA4 M2N68-AM SATA connectors Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using Serial ATA. • For detailed instructions on how to configure RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10, and JBOD, refer to the RAID manual in the support DVD. • If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set
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    inside the system may damage the motherboard components. This is not a jumper! DO NOT place jumper cap on the fan connector. CPU Fan supports Q-Fan. CPU_FAN M2N68-AM M2N68-AM CPU fan connector 5. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital
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    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 480 Mbps connection speed. USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9
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    8. 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 one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector. GND PRESENCE# SENSE1_RETUR
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    +3 Volts • We recommend that you use an ATX 12 V Specification 2.0‑compliant power supply unit (PSU) with a minimum of 300 W power rating. This PSU type has 24-pin the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator. aspx?SLanguage=en-us
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    10. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. PWR LED PWR BTN PLED+ PLEDPWR GND M2N68-AM F_PANEL PIN 1 IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- Ground Reset HD_LED RESET M2N68-AM System panel
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    This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 2 BIOS setup
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    update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk, USB Flash, or the motherboard support DVD during POST. 2. ASUS AFUDOS: Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk. 3. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Updates the BIOS using
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    Windows® Vista environment a. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk to the floppy disk drive. b. Click from the Windows® desktop, then select Computer. c. Right-click Floppy Disk Drive then click Format to display the Format 3 1/2 Floppy dialog box . d. Select the Create an MS-DOS
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    . 4. When the correct BIOS file is found, EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. • This function can support devices such as USB flash disk, or floppy disk with FAT 32/16 format only. • Do not shut down or reset the system while updating
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    screens are for reference only. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be same as shown. 1. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support DVD to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 2. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt type: afudos /o[filename] where the
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    on a piece of paper. You need to type the exact BIOS filename at the DOS prompt. 2. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support DVD to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 3. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt type: afudos /i[filename] where [filename] is
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    DVD , the floppy disk or the USB flash disk that contains the updated BIOS file. • Prepare the motherboard support DVD, the floppy disk or the USB flash disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility. • Make sure that you rename the original
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    file. 4. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. • Only the USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition can support ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. The device size should be smaller than 8GB. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so
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    with the motherboard package. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support DVD in the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click
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    Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from 3. Select the ASUS FTP site
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    4. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to download. Click Next. 5. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through the Internet. Always update the utility to avail all its
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    2.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) chip that you can update using the provided utility described in section "2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS." Use the BIOS
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    2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Main Advanced System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A IDE Configuration Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 System Information Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit [04: 08 : 23] [
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    2.2.3 Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of a menu screen 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. 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on
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    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. Main Advanced System Time System Date
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    2.3.4 IDE Configuration The items in this menu allow you to set or change the configurations for the IDE devices installed in the system. Select an item then press if you wish to configure the item. IDE Configuration Onboard IDE Controller Serial-ATA Devices SATA Mode select [Enabled] [
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    : [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode. Setting 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] ASUS M2N68-AM 2-17
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    data multi-sectors transfers. When set to Auto, the data transfer from and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time. Configuration options
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    data multi-sectors transfers. When set to Auto, the data transfer from and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time. Configuration options
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    DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0] [UDMA1] [UDMA2] [UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5] [UDMA6] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Enables or disables the S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) capability of your
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    2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard
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    profiles with optimal parameters for stability when overclocking. The following item appears only when the AI Overclocking item is set to [MANUAL]. CPU Frequency (MHz) [200.0] Allows you to select the target CPU frequency. Configuration options: [200.0][201.0] [202.0]~[300.0]. Selecting a very high
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    [+ 150mv] Memory Clock Mode [Auto] Allows you to set the memory clock mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following item appears only when the Memory clock mode item is set to [Manual]. Memclock Value [200 MHz] Allows you to set the Memclock value. Configuration options: [200 MHz] [266
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    2.4.2 CPU Configuration CPU Configuration Module Version: 13.29 AGESA Version: 3.1.8.0 Physical Count: 1 Logical Count: 1 AMD Sempron(tm) Processor 3200+ Revision: F2 Cache L1: 128KB Cache L2: 128KB Cache L3: N/A Speed : 1800MHz HT Frequency: 800MHz Current FSB Multiplier: 9x Maximum FSB
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    2.4.3 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an item then press to display the sub-menu. Advanced Chipset Settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction. NorthBridge Configuration Southbridge
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    Bank Interleaving [Disabled] Allows you to enable the bank memory interleaving. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Channel Interleaving [Disabled] Allows you to enable the channel memory interleaving. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Enable Clock to All DIMMs [Disabled] Enables or
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    ECC Configuration ECC Configuration ECC Mode DRAM ECC Enable DRAM SCRUB REDIRECT 4-Bit ECC Mode DRAM BG Scrub Date Cache BG Scrub L2 Cache BG Scrub L3 Cache BG Scrub [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] Set the level of ECC protection. Note: The '
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    SouthBridge Configuration SouthBridge Chipset Configuration Primary Graphics Adapter iGPU Frame Buffer Detect iGPU Frame Buffer Size AZALIA AUDIO Front Panel Select OnBoard LAN OnBoard LAN Boot ROM SouthBridge ACPI HPET TABLE [PCIE-> PCI -> IGP] [Auto] [128MB] [Enabled] [HD Audio] [Auto] [
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    2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration Configure ITE8712 Super IO Chipset Serial Port1 Address Parallel Port Address Parallel Port Mode Parallel Port IRQ [3F8/IRQ4] [378] [Normal] [IRQ7] Allows BIOS to Select Serial Port1 Base Addresses. Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Allows you to select the
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    the Plug and Play devices not required for boot. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] PCI Latency Timer [64] Allows you to select the value in units of PCI clocks for the PCI device latency timer register. Configuration options: [32] [64] [96] [128] [160] [192] [224] [248] Allocate IRQ to PCI
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    the configuration options. USB Configuration Module Version - 2.24.2-13.4 USB Devices Enabled: None USB Functions. USB 2.0 Controller Legacy USB Support USB 2.0 Controller Mode [Enabled] [Enabled] [Auto] [HiSpeed] Options Enable Disable v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc
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    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 (480 Mbps
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    Power Management (APM). Select an item then press to display the configuration options. Suspend Mode ACPI Version Features ACPI APIC support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Select the ACPI state used for System Suspend. 2.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto] Allows you
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    2.5.4 APM Configuration APM Configuration Restore on AC Power Loss Power On By PCI (-E) Device Power On By Ring Power On By PS/2 KB/MS Power On By RTC Alarm [Power Off] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] Options Power Off Power On Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] When set to Power
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    2.5.5 Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature MB Temperature CPU Fan Speed VCORE Voltage 3.3V Voltage 5V Voltage 12V Voltage Smart Q-FAN Function [39ºC/102ºF] [34ºC/93ºF] [3245RPM] [ 1.392V] [ 3.312V] [ 5.068V] [12.038V] [Disabled] CPU Temperature v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008,
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    2.6 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press to display the sub-menu. Boot Settings Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Security Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence. A virtual floopy disk drive (Floppy Drive
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    Num-Lock [On] Allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock. Configuration options: [Off] [On] PS/2 Mouse Support [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable support for PS/2 mouse. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] Wait for 'F1' If Error [Enabled] When set to Enabled, the
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    Hit 'DEL' Message Display [Enabled] When set to Enabled, the system displays the message "Press DEL to run Setup" during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this function allows the option ROMs to trap Interrupt 19. Configuration
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    After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings. Security Settings Supervisor Password User Password : Not Installed : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password User Access Level Change User Password Clear User Password Password Check
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    : [Setup] [Always] 2.7 Tools menu ASUS EZ Flash 2 AI NET 2 Press ENTER to run the utility to select and update BIOS. This utility doesn't support: 1. NTFS format 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press , a confirmation message appears. Use the left/right
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    2.7.2 AI NET 2 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Tools AI NET 2 Pair Status Length Check Realtek Phy LAN cable [Disabled] Check Realtek Phy LAN cable during POST. Check Realtek Phy LAN cable [Disabled] Allows you enable or disable checking Realtek Phy LAN cable during POST. Configuration options: [
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    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. Exit Options Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults Exit system setup after saving the changes.
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    This chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. 3 Software support
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    for detailed information. • Ensure that you install the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before installing the drivers for better you can install to avail all motherboard features. The contents of the support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS
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    If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the DVD. 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu
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    other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS InstAll - Installation connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS PC Probe II This smart and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer in healthy
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    Ulead PhotoImpact 12 SE Installs the Ulead PhotoImpact 12 SE. CyberLink PowerBackup Installs the CyberLink PowerBackup. WinZip 11 Installs the WinZip 11. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0c is a multimedia technology that enhances computer
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    OS. NVIDIA 64bit XP SATA RAID Driver Allows you to create the NVIDIA SATA RAID Driver disk for Windows® 64-bit XP OS. 3- Chapter 3: Software support
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    files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual file. 3.2.6 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover
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    Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the support DVD. Click an icon to display the specified information. Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the motherboard. Browse this DVD Displays
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    Technical support Form Displays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to fill out when requesting technical support. Filelist Displays the contents of the support DVD and a brief description of each in text format. ASUS M2N68-AM 3-
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