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M4N68T-M
Motherboard
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E5215 First Edition V1 November 2009 Copyright © 2009 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. (“ASUS”). Product warranty or service will not be extended
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Contents Notices ......................................................................................................... vi Safety information ..................................................................................... vii About this guide ........................................................................................ vii M4N68T-M specifications summary .......................................................... ix Chapter: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! ..................
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Contents 1.11 Software support ........................................................................ 1-28 1.11.1 Installing an operating system ...................................... 1-28 1.11.2 Support DVD information .............................................. 1-28 Chapter: 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 utilit
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Contents 2.5.4 APM Configuration ........................................................ 2-16 2.5.5 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 .............
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Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide r
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Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electric shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electric outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cabl
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Conventions used in this guide To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST fo
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M4N68T-M specifications summary ® ® CPU 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 and 64-bit computing ® * Refer to www.asus.com for the AMD CPU support list Chipset GeForce 7025 / nForce 630a Front side bus 2000 / 1600 MT/s HyperTransport™ 1.0 interface Memory Dual-channel memory architecture 2 x 240-pin DIMM slots support maximum 8GB unbuffered ECC and non-ECC DDR3
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M4N68T-M specifications summary Internal I/O connectors 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 definition front panel audio connector 1 x S/PDIF_OUT connector 1 x IDE connector 1 x Internal speaker connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x 24-pin ATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector BIOS 8Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, ACPI2.0a, SM BIOS 2.5 ASUS sp
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Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! ® Thank you for buying an ASUS M4N68T-M motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard ASUS M4N68T-M motherboard Cables 2 x Se
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® AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet Technology ® This motherboard supports the AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet technology which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for a cool and quiet operating environment. Dual-Channel 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 applica
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1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS Express Gate ASUS Express Gate is an ASUS exclusive OS that provides you with quick access to the Internet and key applications before entering the ® Windows OS. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on SATA HDDs, USB HDDs and flash drives with at least 1.2GB free disk space. When installing it on USB HDDs or flash drives, connect the drives to the motherboard USB port before turning on the computer. • The actual boot time depends on the system confi
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ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by power surges from switching power supply (PSU). ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is a unique power saving technology that detects the current system loadings and adjusts the power consumption in real time. ASUS AI NET2 ASUS AI NET2 remotely detects the cable connection immediately after you turn on the system and any faulty cable connections are reported back up to 100 meters at 1 meter accu
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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. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall
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1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 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. 1.5.2 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-M 1-6 C
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1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1 2 3 4 5 6 20.8cm(8.2in) KBPWR KB/MS ATX12V 7 USB34 LAN1_USB12 Super CPU_FAN I/O Lithium Cell 3 CMOS Power AUDIO CHA_FAN M4N68T-M PCIEX16 8Mb BIOS RTL 8211CL PCIEX1_1 ® NVIDIA 8 MCP68 SE CLRTC PCI1 2 SATA2 SATA4 PCI2 VIA VT1708S 9 F_PANEL USB56 USB78 USB910 SATA1 SATA3 SB_PWR SPDIF_OUT SPEAKER AAFP USBPW5-10 15 14 13 12 11 10 1.5.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots Page 1. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) 1-19 9. Serial ATA connectors (
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1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ® This motherboard 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-M M4N68T-M CPU socket AM3 Socket lever 2. Press the lever sideways to unlock the socket, then lift it up to a 90°-100° angle. Ensure that the socket lever
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5. When the CPU is in place, push down the socket 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 comes with 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. CPU_FAN M4N68T-M CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND M4N68T-M CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to c
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1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan Ensure that you use only AMD-certified heatsink and fan assembly. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, ensuring that the heatsink fits properly on the retention module base. • The retention module base is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not have to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. • If you purchased a separate
