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Asus M2N68-AM PLUS ION SI User Manual

Asus M2N68-AM PLUS ION SI
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Motherboard
M2N68-AM

Table of Contents

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Asus M2N68-AM PLUS ION SI Specifications

General IconGeneral
CPU SocketAM2+
ChipsetNVIDIA GeForce 7025 / nForce 630a
Memory Slots2
Memory TypeDDR2
Expansion Slots1 x PCIe x16, 1 x PCIe x1, 2 x PCI
Storage4 x SATA 3Gb/s
LAN10/100/1000 Mbps
Audio6-Channel High Definition Audio
Form FactorMicro ATX
Video OutputsVGA

Summary

Notices

FCC Compliance Statement

Statement regarding compliance with Federal Communications Commission rules.

Canadian Compliance Statement

Statement regarding compliance with Canadian Department of Communications regulations.

Safety Information

Electrical Safety Precautions

Guidelines to prevent electrical shock hazards during system handling.

Operation Safety Precautions

Precautions for safe motherboard and component handling and operation.

About This Guide

Guide Organization

Explains the structure and arrangement of the manual's content.

Finding More Information

Sources for additional product and software update information.

Conventions Used in This Guide

Typography and Symbols

Explains formatting conventions, symbols, and key usage for clarity.

M2N68-AM Specifications Summary

Core Specifications (CPU, Chipset, Memory)

Details CPU socket, chipset, and memory architecture and support.

Connectivity and Expansion (Slots, USB, LAN)

Lists expansion slot types and connectivity ports like USB and LAN.

Graphics and Audio

Outlines the integrated graphics processor and audio codec specifications.

Storage and I/O

Covers storage interfaces (SATA, IDE) and I/O capabilities.

BIOS and Special Features

Lists BIOS features, manageability, and unique ASUS technologies.

Accessories and Form Factor

Details included accessories and the motherboard's physical dimensions.

Chapter 1: Product Introduction

Welcome Message

An introductory greeting to the user about the motherboard.

Package Contents

Lists all items included in the motherboard retail package.

Product Highlights Overview

Summarizes key features and technologies of the motherboard.

Innovative ASUS Features

Before You Proceed (Precautions)

Motherboard Overview

Motherboard Layout Diagram

Visual guide identifying motherboard components and connectors.

Placement and Screw Holes

Instructions for orienting and physically securing the motherboard.

Central Processing Unit (CPU)

Installing the CPU

Step-by-step guide for installing the CPU into the motherboard socket.

Installing the Heatsink and Fan

Instructions for mounting the CPU cooler assembly onto the motherboard.

System Memory

Memory Overview and Sockets

Introduces DDR2 DIMM sockets and memory module types.

Memory Configurations

Details recommended memory configurations and capacity limits.

Installing and Removing DIMMs

Step-by-step procedures for inserting and removing memory modules.

Expansion Slots

Installing and Configuring Expansion Cards

Procedures for installing and setting up expansion cards.

Interrupt Assignments

Explains IRQ assignments for slots and potential conflicts.

PCI and PCI Express Slot Types

Describes different types of expansion slots and their uses.

Jumpers

Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC)

Procedure for clearing CMOS settings using the CLRTC jumper.

Connectors

Rear Panel Connectors

Identifies and describes ports on the motherboard's rear panel.

Internal Connectors

Details internal headers and connectors on the motherboard.

Chapter 2: BIOS Setup

BIOS Management and Update Utilities

Covers utilities for BIOS updates and recovery (EZ Flash, AFUDOS, CrashFree).

BIOS Setup Program Navigation

Explains how to access and navigate the BIOS setup interface.

BIOS Configuration Menus (Main, Advanced, Power, Boot, Security)

Details settings within key BIOS configuration menus.

BIOS Tools and Exit Options

Describes tools like EZ Flash and exit procedures for saving/discarding changes.

Chapter 3: Software Support

Installing an Operating System

Information on supported OS versions and driver installation prerequisites.

Support DVD Information

Information about the contents and usage of the motherboard support DVD.

Running the Support DVD

Instructions on how to launch and navigate the motherboard support DVD.

Drivers Menu

Lists available device drivers on the support DVD for installation.

Utilities Menu

Lists applications and software utilities available on the support DVD.

Make Disk Menu

Functionality to create RAID driver disks from the support DVD.

Manual Menu

Provides access to supplementary user manuals in PDF format.

ASUS Contact Information

Lists contact details for ASUS technical support and information.

Other Information

Provides access to motherboard specifications and DVD browsing.

Motherboard Info Display

Displays general motherboard specifications.

Browse DVD Contents

Displays support DVD contents graphically.

Technical Support Form

Provides the form for requesting technical support from ASUS.

Filelist Display

Shows the contents of the support DVD in text format.

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