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Block (Multi-sector Transfer) M [Auto] Enables or disables 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: [Disabled] [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Configuration options: [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.7 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory 2-12 ASUS M2N68 SE

Section	Page
Notices	6
Safety information	7
About this guide	7
M2N68 SE specifications summary	9
Chapter 1	11
Product introduction	11
1.1 Welcome!	11
1.2 Package contents	11
1.3 Special features	11
1.3.1 Product highlights	11
1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features	12
1.4 Before you proceed	14
1.5 Motherboard overview	15
1.5.1 Placement direction	15
1.5.2 Screw holes	15
1.5.3 Motherboard layout	16
1.5.4 Layout contents	17
1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)	17
1.6.1 Installing the CPU	17
1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan	19
1.7 System memory	20
1.7.1 Overview	20
1.7.2 Memory configurations	21
1.7.3 Installing a DIMM	25
1.7.4 Removing a DIMM	25
1.8 Expansion slots	26
1.8.1 Installing an expansion card	26
1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card	26
1.8.4 PCI slots	26
1.8.5 PCI Express x1 slots	26
1.8.6 PCI Express x16 slot	26
1.9 Jumpers	27
1.10 Connectors	28
1.10.1 Rear panel connectors	28
1.10.2 Internal connectors	29
1.11 Software support	36
1.11.1 Installing an operating system	36
1.11.2 Support DVD information	36
Chapter 2	37
BIOS information	37
2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS	37
2.1.1 ASUS Update utility	37
2.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk	38
2.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility	39
2.1.4 AFUDOS utility	40
2.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility	41
2.2 BIOS setup program	43
2.2.1 BIOS menu screen	44
2.2.2 Menu bar	44
2.2.3 Navigation keys	45
2.2.4 Menu items	45
2.2.5 Sub-menu items	45
2.2.6 Configuration fields	45
2.2.7 General help	45
2.2.8 Pop-up window	45
2.2.9 Scroll bar	45
2.3 Main menu	46
2.3.1 System Time	46
2.3.2 System Date	46
2.3.3 Legacy Diskette A	46
2.3.4 Storage Configuration	46
2.3.5 Primary IDE Master/Slave	47
2.3.6 SATA 1~4	47
2.3.7 System Information	48
2.4 Advanced menu	49
2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration	49
2.4.2 CPU Configuration	50
2.4.3 Chipset	51
2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration	52
2.4.5 PCI PnP	52
2.4.6 USB Configuration	53
2.5 Power menu	54
2.5.1 Suspend Mode	54
2.5.2 ACPI Version Features	54
2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support	54
2.5.4 APM Configuration	54
2.5.5 Hardware Monitor	55
2.6 Boot menu	56
2.6.1 Boot Device Priority	56
2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration	56
2.6.3 Security	57
2.7 Tools menu	58
2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2	58