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Asus M2N68 User Manual

Asus M2N68
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Motherboard
M2N68

Table of Contents

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Asus M2N68 Specifications

General IconGeneral
ECCYes
Number of memory slots4
Maximum internal memory8 GB
Processor socketSocket AM2
Processor manufacturerAMD
USB 2.0 connectors6
PS/2 ports quantity2
USB 2.0 ports quantityUSB 2.0 ports have a data transmission speed of 480 Mbps, and are backwards compatible with USB 1.1 ports. You can connect all kinds of peripheral devices to them.
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports0
Audio output channels7.1 channels
Motherboard form factorATX
LAN controllerRealtek RTL8211CL
Networking featuresNVIDIA nForce Gigabit MAC
BIOS memory size64 Mbit
RAID levels0, 1, 0+1, 5, JBOD
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth236 mm
Width305 mm

Summary

Chapter 1: Product Introduction

ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3

Utility for recovering corrupted BIOS data.

ASUS EZ Flash 2

Utility for updating BIOS from a USB flash disk.

ASUS Express Gate

Description of the instant-on OS for quick internet access.

1.4 Before You Proceed

Important precautions before installing components or changing settings.

1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)

Information on CPU socket and processor compatibility.

1.6.1 Installing the CPU

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

1.6.2 Installing the Heatsink and Fan

Instructions for mounting the CPU heatsink and fan assembly.

1.7.2 Memory Configurations

Guidelines for installing and configuring memory modules.

1.7.3 Installing a DIMM

Procedure for inserting a DIMM into the memory socket.

1.7.4 Removing a DIMM

Procedure for removing a DIMM from the memory socket.

1.8.1 Installing an Expansion Card

Steps for installing expansion cards into motherboard slots.

1.8.2 Configuring an Expansion Card

Steps for configuring installed expansion cards via software/BIOS.

1.9 Jumpers

Information on motherboard jumpers and their functions.

Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC)

Procedure to clear CMOS settings using the CLRTC jumper.

Chapter 2: BIOS Setup

2.1 Managing and Updating Your BIOS

Overview of BIOS management and update utilities.

2.1.1 Creating a Bootable Floppy Disk

Instructions for creating a bootable floppy disk for BIOS updates.

2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility

Guide to using the EZ Flash 2 utility for BIOS updates.

2.1.3 AFUDOS Utility

Guide to using the AFUDOS utility for BIOS updates.

2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 Utility

Guide to recovering BIOS using the CrashFree utility.

2.1.5 ASUS Update Utility

Guide to using the ASUS Update utility for BIOS management.

2.2 BIOS Setup Program

Introduction to accessing and navigating the BIOS setup utility.

2.3 Main Menu

Overview of the Main menu in BIOS setup.

2.3.4 Storage Configuration

Configuring IDE and SATA devices in BIOS.

2.3.5 Primary IDE Master/Slave

Configuring primary IDE device settings in BIOS.

2.3.6 SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, and SATA4

Configuring SATA device settings in BIOS.

2.4 Advanced Menu

Accessing advanced system settings in BIOS.

2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration

Configuring CPU and system frequency settings.

CPU Overclocking

Options for CPU overclocking and frequency adjustments.

2.4.2 CPU Configuration

Configuring CPU-related features like virtualization and Cool'n'Quiet.

2.4.3 Chipset

Configuring advanced chipset settings.

Memory Configuration

Detailed memory configuration options in BIOS.

ECC Configuration

Configuring Error Correcting Code (ECC) memory settings.

2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration

Configuring onboard devices like serial and parallel ports.

Boot Device Priority

Setting the sequence of bootable devices.

2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration

Configuring boot-related settings like Quick Boot and Logo display.

2.6.3 Security

Configuring system security settings like passwords.

2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2

Running the ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility for BIOS updates.

2.7.2 Express Gate

Enabling or disabling the ASUS Express Gate feature.

Chapter 3: Software Support

3.4 ASUS Express Gate

Information and installation of the ASUS Express Gate feature.

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