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Seite 1 - Motherboard

MotherboardM2N68-VM

Seite 2 - August 2008

xM2N68-VM specications summary(continued on the next page)CPU Support AMD socket AM2 for AMD Athlon™ 64 FX / Athlon™ 64 X2 / Athlon™ 64 / Pheno

Seite 3 - Contents

3-12 Chapter 3: Software supportUsing the Conguration PanelUse the conguration panel to change various Express Gate settings.Click on an icon to

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3-13ASUS M2N68-VM • Screen Settings: Choose the most optimal screen resolution for your display.• Volume Control: Control the volume for your speaker

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3-14 Chapter 3: Software support Click to choose input language and method as well as keyboard shortcuts (Ctrl-Space by default). Click

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3-15ASUS M2N68-VM 2. Open Network.3. Make the proper network congurations.Each network interface is enabled immediately when you check the box next

Seite 7 - Safety information

3-16 Chapter 3: Software support• If you have wireless network, click Setup for the WiFi option. In the WiFi tab of the Advanced Network Settings box

Seite 8 - About this guide

3-17ASUS M2N68-VM Conguring Express Gate in BIOS SetupEnter BIOS setup by pressing DEL key after powering on or by clicking on the BIOS setup icon on

Seite 9 - Typography

3-18 Chapter 3: Software support

Seite 10 - (continued on the next page)

xiM2N68-VM specications summaryUSB Supports up to 12 USB 2.0 / 1.1 ports (6 on the board, 6 at rear panel) High Denition Audio VT1708B High Deni

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xii*Specications are subject to change without notice. Accessories 1 x SATA cable 1 x SATA power cable 1 x UltraDMA 133 / 100 cable 1 x I/O Shield U

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1Product introductionThis chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports.

Seite 13 - Product

1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.1 Welcome!Thank you for buying an ASUS® M2N68-VM motherboard!The motherboard delivers a host of new features and

Seite 14 - 1.3 Special features

ASUS M2N68-VM 1-364-bit CPU support 64-bit computing, the technology to replace 32-bit architecture, delivers advanced system performance, faster m

Seite 15 - ASUS M2N68-VM 1-3

1-4 Chapter 1: Product introductionPCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that spe

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ASUS M2N68-VM 1-5C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in

Seite 17 - ASUS Express Gate

1-6 Chapter 1: Product introductionOnboard LEDThe motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in slee

Seite 18 - 1.4 Before you proceed

ASUS M2N68-VM 1-71.5.1 Motherboard layout1.5 Motherboard overview

Seite 19 - 1.5 Motherboard overview

iiCopyright © 2008 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be repro

Seite 20 - M2N68-VM

1-8 Chapter 1: Product introductionM2N68-VMDo not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard.1.5.2 Placement directionWhen installin

Seite 21 - 1.6.1 Installing the CPU

ASUS M2N68-VM 1-91.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)The motherboard comes with a 940-pin AM2 socket designed for the AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 / Athlon™ 64 / A

Seite 22 - Small triangle

1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction3. Position the CPU above the socket such that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner w

Seite 23 - CPU Heatsink

ASUS M2N68-VM 1-111.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fanThe AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 / Athlon™ FX / Athlon™ 64 / Sempron™ / Phenom FX / Phenom require a spec

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1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction2. Attach one end of the retention bracket to the retention module base.3. Align the other end of the retention

Seite 25 - 1.7 System memory

ASUS M2N68-VM 1-131.7.2 Memory congurationsYou may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB unbuffered ECC / non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets.

Seite 26 - DDR2-533 MHz capability

1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction• When using only one memory module, start installing the DDR2 DIMM from slot DIMM_A1 or DIMM_B1 for better overc

Seite 27 - DDR2-667 MHz capability

ASUS M2N68-VM 1-15DDR2-667 MHz capabilitySize Vendor Part No. CL Chip Brand SS/DS Chip No. DIMM supportA* B* C*512MB Kingston KVR667D2N5/512 N/A Hynix

Seite 28 - DDR2-800 MHz capability

1-16 Chapter 1: Product introductionDDR2-800 MHz capabilitySize Vendor Part No. CLChip BrandSS/DS Chip No.DIMM supportA* B* C*1G Kingston KHX6400D2LL/

Seite 29 - ASUS M2N68-VM 1-17

ASUS M2N68-VM 1-17Size Vendor Part No. CLChip BrandSS/DS Chip No.DIMM supportA* B* C*1G GEIL GB22GB6400C4DC 4 GEIL DS GL2L64M088BA30EB • • •1G GEIL GB

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iiiContentsNotices ... viSafety information ...

Seite 31 - 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM

1-18 Chapter 1: Product introductionDDR2-1066 MHz capability (for AM2+ platform only)SS - Single-sided / DS - Double - sided DIMM support: • A*: Supp

Seite 32 - 1.8 Expansion slots

ASUS M2N68-VM 1-191.7.3 Installing a DIMM1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward.2. Align a DIMM on the socket such that th

Seite 33 - Interrupt assignments

1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.8 Expansion slotsIn the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe th

Seite 34 - 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot

ASUS M2N68-VM 1-21* These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices.When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support “Sha

Seite 35 - 1.9 Jumpers

1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.8.3 PCI slotsThe PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply w

Seite 36 - 1.10 Connectors

ASUS M2N68-VM 1-231.9 JumpersClear RTC RAM (CLRTC)This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memo

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1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.10 Connectors1.10.1 Rear panel connectors1. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard.2.

Seite 38 - Floppy Disk Drive Connector

ASUS M2N68-VM 1-25• This motherboard comes with dual-VGA output. If you connect 2 monitors to both VGA and DVI-D / HDMI out ports, each controller

Seite 39 - IDE Connector

1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction15. Optical S/PDIF Out port. This port connects an external audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable.16.

Seite 40 - SATA Connectors

ASUS M2N68-VM 1-273. IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE)The onboard IDE connector is for an Ultra DMA 133/100 signal cable. There are three connectors

Seite 41 - SPDIFOUT

ivContentsChapter 2: BIOS setup2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ... 2-22.1.1 Creating a bootable oppy

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1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction4. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3)These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Ser

Seite 43 - Azalia-compliant

ASUS M2N68-VM 1-295. CPU and Chassis Fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN)The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~740mA (8.88W max.)

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1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction7. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112)These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module

Seite 45 - IBM PC-compatible computers

ASUS M2N68-VM 1-319. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM1)The connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to the conn

Seite 46 - System Panel Connector

1-32 Chapter 1: Product introduction11. ATX power connectors (24-pin ATX-PWRGD, 4-pin ATX12V)These connectors are for an ATX power supply. The plugs

Seite 47 - BIOS setup

ASUS M2N68-VM 1-3312. LPT connector The LPT (Line Printing Terminal) connector supports devices such as a printer. LPT standardizes as IEEE 1284, wh

Seite 48 - XP environment

1-34 Chapter 1: Product introduction13. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.• System p

Seite 49 - Vista environment

2This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.B

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2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.1 Managing and updating your BIOSThe following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output

Seite 51 - 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility

ASUS M2N68-VM 2-3Windows® Vista environmenta. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB oppy disk to the oppy disk drive. b. Click from the Windo

Seite 52 - Updating the BIOS le

vContents2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support ... 2-332.5.4 APM Conguration ...

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2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS setupTo update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2:1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS le for the motherb

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ASUS M2N68-VM 2-52.1.3 AFUDOS utilityThe AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS le in DOS environment using a bootable oppy disk with the upd

Seite 55 - 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility

2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS setupUpdating the BIOS leTo update the BIOS le using the AFUDOS utility:1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download t

Seite 56 - 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup

ASUS M2N68-VM 2-72.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utilityThe ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS le when i

Seite 57 - M2N68VM.ROM

2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS setupRecovering the BIOS from the support DVDTo recover the BIOS from the support DVD:1. Remove any oppy disk from the oppy dis

Seite 58 - 2.2 BIOS setup program

ASUS M2N68-VM 2-9Installing ASUS UpdateTo install ASUS Update:1. Place the support DVD in the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the

Seite 59 - 2.2.2 Menu bar

2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network trafc, or click Auto Select. Click Next.Updating the BIOS through

Seite 60 - 2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS setup

ASUS M2N68-VM 2-11Updating the BIOS through a BIOS leTo update the BIOS through a BIOS le:1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® deskt

Seite 61 - 2.3 Main menu

2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.2 BIOS setup programThis motherboard supports a programmable Low-Pin Count (LPC) chip that you can update using the provi

Seite 62 - 2.3.4 IDE Conguration

ASUS M2N68-VM 2-132.2.1 BIOS menu screen• The BIOS setup screens shown in this chapter are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match wh

Seite 63 - LBA/Large Mode [Auto]

viNoticesFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two cond

Seite 64 - 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled]

2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.2.4 Menu itemsThe highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example, selecting Main

Seite 65 - 2.3.6 SATA1, SATA2, SATA3

ASUS M2N68-VM 2-152.3 Main menuWhen you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system inform

Seite 66 - 2.3.7 System Information

2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.3.4 IDE CongurationThe items in this menu allow you to set or change the congurations for the IDE devices installed in

Seite 67 - 2.4 Advanced menu

ASUS M2N68-VM 2-172.3.5 Primary IDE Master/SlaveWhile entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE devices. There is a separate

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2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS setupPIO Mode [Auto]Selects the PIO mode. Conguration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4]DMA Mode [Auto]Selects the DMA mode. Co

Seite 69 - Chipset Over Voltage [Auto]

ASUS M2N68-VM 2-192.3.6 SATA1, SATA2, SATA3While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices. There is a separate sub

Seite 70 - 2.4.2 CPU Conguration

2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS setupDMA Mode [Auto]Selects the DMA mode. Conguration options: [Auto]SMART Monitoring [Auto]Enables or disables the S.M.A.R.T. (

Seite 71 - 2.4.3 Chipset

ASUS M2N68-VM 2-212.4 Advanced menuThe Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices.Take caution when ch

Seite 72 - Power Down Enable [Enabled]

2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS setupCPU Frequency (MHz) [200.0]Displays the frequency sent by the clock generator to the system bus and PCI bus. The value of th

Seite 73 - ECC Conguration

ASUS M2N68-VM 2-23Memory Clock Mode [Auto]Allows you to set the memory clock mode. Conguration options: [Auto] [Manual]Memclock Value [200 MHz]Allows

Seite 74 - SouthBridge Conguration

viiSafety informationElectrical safety• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating th

Seite 75 - Parallel Port Mode [Normal]

2-24 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.4.2 CPU CongurationGART Error Reporting [Disabled]This option should remain disabled for the normal operation. The drive

Seite 76 - 2.4.5 PCI PnP

ASUS M2N68-VM 2-25NorthBridge Chipset Conguration Memory Conguration ECC CongurationNorthBridge Conguration2.4.3 ChipsetThe Chipset menu allows

Seite 77 - 2.4.6 USB Conguration

2-26 Chapter 2: BIOS setupEnable Clock to All DIMMs [Disabled]Enables or disables clock to all DIMMs. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]MemClk

Seite 78 - 2-32 Chapter 2: BIOS setup

ASUS M2N68-VM 2-27ECC Enable [Disabled]Enables or disables the DRAM ECC that allows the hardware to report and correct memory errors automatically. Co

Seite 79 - 2.5 Power menu

2-28 Chapter 2: BIOS setupSouthBridge chipset CongurationPrimary Graphics Adapter [PCIE-> PCI -> IGP]iGPU Frame Buffer Detect [Auto]iGPU Fram

Seite 80 - 2.5.4 APM Conguration

ASUS M2N68-VM 2-292.4.4 Onboard Devices CongurationCongure ITE8712 Super IO ChipsetSerial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4]Parallel Port Address [378]Para

Seite 81 - 2.5.5 Hardware Monitor

2-30 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.4.5 PCI PnPThe PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. The menu includes settin

Seite 82 - 2.6 Boot menu

ASUS M2N68-VM 2-31IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device]When set to [PCI Device], the specic IRQ is free for use of PCI/PnP devices. When set to [Reserved],

Seite 83 - ASUS M2N68-VM 2-37

2-32 Chapter 2: BIOS setupUSB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed]Allows you to congure the USB 2.0 controller in HiSpeed (480 Mbps) or Full Speed (12 Mbps)

Seite 84 - 2.6.3 Security

ASUS M2N68-VM 2-332.5 Power menuThe Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Conguration and Power Interface (ACPI) and th

Seite 85 - Password Check [Setup]

viiiAbout this guideThis user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring the motherboard.How this guide is organizedThis m

Seite 86 - 2.7 Tools menu

2-34 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.5.4 APM CongurationAPM CongurationRestore on AC Power Loss [Power Off]Power On By PCI (-E) Device [Disabled] Power On

Seite 87 - 2.7.3 AI NET 2

ASUS M2N68-VM 2-352.5.5 Hardware MonitorHardware MonitorCPU Temperature [45ºC/113ºF]MB Temperature [34ºC/93ºF]CPU Fan Speed [3308RPM]Chassis Fan S

Seite 88 - 2.8 Exit menu

2-36 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.6 Boot menuThe Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter> to di

Seite 89 - Software

ASUS M2N68-VM 2-372.6.2 Boot Settings Conguration Select Screen Select Item+- Change OptionF1 General HelpF10 Save and ExitESC ExitBoo

Seite 90 - 3.2 Support DVD information

2-38 Chapter 2: BIOS setupInterrupt 19 Capture [Disabled]When set to [Enabled], this function allows the option ROMs to trap Interrupt 19. Conguratio

Seite 91 - 3.2.2 Drivers menu

ASUS M2N68-VM 2-39User Access Level [Full Access]This item allows you to select the access restriction to the Setup items. Conguration options: [No A

Seite 92 - 3.2.3 Utilities menu

2-40 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.7 Tools menuASUS EZ Flash 2Express Gate [Enabled] Enter OS Timer [10 Seconds] Reset User Data [No] AI NET 22.7.1

Seite 93 - Library DVD

ASUS M2N68-VM 2-412.7.2 Express Gate [Enabled]Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Express Gate feature. The ASUS Express Gate feature is a uniqu

Seite 94 - 3.2.4 Make Disk menu

2-42 Chapter 2: BIOS setupExit & Discard ChangesSelect this option only if you do not want to save the changes that you made to the Setup program

Seite 95 - 3.2.5 Manual menu

3Software supportThis chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package.

Seite 96

ixConventions used in this guideTo ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.

Seite 97 - 3.3 ASUS Express Gate

3-2 Chapter 3: Software support3.1 Installing an operating systemThis motherboard supports Windows® 32-bit XP / 32-bit Vista / 64-bit XP / 64-bit Vis

Seite 98 - The Express Gate Environment

3-3ASUS M2N68-VM 3.2.2 Drivers menuThe drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary

Seite 99

3-4 Chapter 3: Software support3.2.3 Utilities menuThe Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS I

Seite 100 - Using the Conguration Panel

3-5ASUS M2N68-VM Norton Internet Security 2008Installs the Norton Internet Security 2008.Ulead Burn. NowInstalls the Ulead Burn. Now application for A

Seite 101 - Using the LaunchBar

3-6 Chapter 3: Software supportMicrosoft DirectX 9.0cInstalls the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0c is a multimedia technolo

Seite 102

3-7ASUS M2N68-VM NVIDIA 32bit XP SATA RAID DriverAllows you to create the NVIDIA SATA RAID Driver disk for Windows® 32-bit XP Operationg System (OS).N

Seite 103 - 3-15ASUS M2N68-VM

3-8 Chapter 3: Software support3.2.6 ASUS Contact informationClick the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also nd this inf

Seite 104 - Using the Photo Manager

3-9ASUS M2N68-VM 3.3 ASUS Express GateASUS Express Gate is an instant-on environment that gives you quick access to the Internet. Within a few se

Seite 105 - Repairing Express Gate

3-10 Chapter 3: Software supportThe First ScreenExpress Gate’s rst screen appears within a few seconds after you power on the computer. From h

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3-11ASUS M2N68-VM Once inside the Express Gate environment, click on the icons on the LaunchBar, by default at bottom of the screen, to launch or swit

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