Asus M2N68-LA, User Manual

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Page 2: ...ng Unit CPU 2 2 1 Overview 2 2 2 Installing the CPU 2 3 System memory 4 3 1 Memory configurations 4 3 2 Installing a DIMM 5 3 3 Removing a DIMM 5 4 Expansion slots 6 4 1 PCI Express x16 slot 6 4 2 PCI Express x1 slot 6 4 3 PCI slots 6 5 Jumpers 7 6 Connectors 9 6 1 Rear panel connectors 9 6 2 Internal connectors 11 Contents ...

Page 3: ...rt 1 x VGA port 6 x Audio jacks 1 x RJ 45 10 100 LAN connector 10 x USB 2 0 ports support hot plug function 1 x Floppy connector 1 x IDE connector 4 x SATA 3G connectors Onboard IDE NVIDIA MCP61 embedded one channel Bus Master IDE port supports Ultra DMA 66 100 PIO Mode 3 4 NVIDIA MCP61 embedded 4 SATA ports ATAPI IDE DVD ROM CD ROM CD R CD RW and LS 120 supported Onboard audio Supports HD audio c...

Page 4: ...ia 6 ports audio jack 4 x Line out 1 x Line in 1 x Mic in with jack retasking support Onboard connector 24 pin ATX power connector 4 pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x Intel HD audio front panel 2x5 pin header 1 x Front line in 2 x USB front panel 9 pin headers 2 x USB front panel 4 pin headers 1 x IEEE 1394 9 pin header 1 x S PDIF out for HDMI 1 x HDMI 2x8 pin header 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x System...

Page 5: ...et AM2 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power NVIDIA MCP61P PCIE_X16 SATA4 SATA3 RTL8201N DDR2 XMM1 64 bit 240 pin module DDR2 XMM2 64 bit 240 pin module PRIMARY_IDE FLOPPY CPU_FAN ATX_CPU CHASSIS_FAN1 VGA 24 5cm 9 6in 24 5cm 9 6in SATA1 SATA2 DDR2 XMM3 64 bit 240 pin module DDR2 XMM4 64 bit 240 pin module F_1394 agere L FW3227 100 1394 USB LAN USB AUDIO SPDIF_OUT SPDIF_OUT BIOS F_USB3 F_USB4 PCIE_X1_2...

Page 6: ...is lifted up to a 90º angle otherwise the CPU will not fit in completely 2 Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways then lift it up to a 90º angle The AM2 socket has a different pinout from the 940 pin socket designed for the AMD Opteron processor Make sure you use a CPU designed for the AM2 socket The CPU fits in only one correct orientation DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent...

Page 7: ...all triangle 4 Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it fits in place Gold triangle Small triangle 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 came with the heatsink package ...

Page 8: ...llation on a DDR DIMM socket The following figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets 3 1 Memory configurations You may install 256 MB 512 MB and 1 GB DDR2 SDRAM DIMMs into the DIMM sockets M2N68 LA M2N68 LA 240 pin DDR2 DIMM sockets XMM1 XMM2 XMM3 XMM4 Always use identical the same type and size DDR2 DIMM pairs for dual channel mode For optimum compatibility we recommend that you ob...

Page 9: ...3 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM 1 Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM 2 Remove the DIMM from the socket Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force 1 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch To install a DIMM 1 Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward 2 Align a DIMM on t...

Page 10: ...6 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications The figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot 4 Expansion slots 4 2 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications The figure shows a network card installed on t...

Page 11: ...the computer and unplug the power cord 2 Remove the onboard battery 3 Move the jumper cap from pins 2 3 Normal to pins 1 2 Clear CMOS Keep the cap on pins 1 2 for about 5 10 seconds then move the cap back to pins 2 3 4 Reinstall the battery 5 Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer 6 Hold down the F1 key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re enter data Except when clearing the RT...

Page 12: ...umper cap from pins 2 3 Normal to pins 1 2 Clear Password 3 Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer 4 After the computer boots up turn OFF the computer 5 Move the jumper cap from pins 1 2 to pins 2 3 6 Hold down the F1 key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to verify that the password has been cleared M2N68 LA M2N68 LA Clear password setting CLEAR P W Normal Default Clear Password 1...

Page 13: ...rt LAN port LED indications LINK LED ACT LED Status Description Status Description OFF No link OFF Not Transmitting GREEN Linked ORANGE Transmitting 5 Side Speaker Out port gray This port connects to the side speakers in an 8 channel audio configuration 6 Rear Speaker Out port black This port connects to the rear speakers on a 4 channel 6 channel or 8 channel audio configuration 7 Center Subwoofer...

Page 14: ...Black Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Gray Side Speaker Out Audio 2 4 6 or 8 channel configuration Refer to the audio configuration table for the function of the audio ports in 2 4 6 or 8 channel configuration 11 USB 2 0 ports These four 4 pin Universal Serial Bus USB ports are available for connecting USB 2 0 devices 12 VGA port This 15 pin VGA port connects to a VGA monitor 13...

Page 15: ...floppy disk drive FDD signal cable Insert one end of the cable to this connector then connect the other end to the signal connector at the back of the floppy disk drive Pin 5 on the connector is removed to prevent incorrect cable connection when using a FDD cable with a covered Pin 5 M2N68 LA NOTE Orient the red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1 M2N68 LA Floppy disk drive connector FLOP...

Page 16: ...the covered hole on the Ultra DMA cable connector This prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable Use the 80 conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 100 66 IDE devices If any device jumper is set as Cable Select make sure all other device jumpers have the same setting Drive jumper setting Mode of device s Cable connector Single device Cable Select or Master Black Two devices Cable Selec...

Page 17: ...d Ground PSON Ground 5 Volts 12 Volts 3 Volts 5 Volts Ground 12V DC GND 12V DC GND Do not forget to connect the 4 pin ATX 12 V power plug otherwise the system will not boot up Make sure that your ATX 12V power supply can provide 8A on the 12V lead and at least 1A on the 5 volt standby lead 5VSB The minimum recommended wattage is 230 W or 300W for a fully configured system The system can become uns...

Page 18: ...or the Windows XP Service Pack1 before using Serial ATA hard disk drive 5 USB connectors 10 1 pin P24 F_USB1 10 1 pin P150 F_USB2 5 1 pin P151 F_USB1 5 1 pin P152 F_USB2 These connectors are for USB 2 0 ports Connect the USB GAME module cable to any of these connectors then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis These USB connectors comply with USB 2 0 specification...

Page 19: ...ctors CPU_FAN CHASSIS_FAN1 GND Rotation 12V GND Rotation 12V Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components These are not jumpers DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors M2N68 LA M2N68 LA Front audio connector F_AUDIO AUD_GND AUD_VCC AUD_RET_R AUD_VCC AUD_RET_L AUD_MIC1 AUD_MIC2 AUD_FPOUT_R AUD_MIC_...

Page 20: ...rra 3 8 Internal audio connector 4 pin F_LINE_IN This connector allows you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD ROM TV tuner or MPEG card M2N68 LA M2N68 LA Internal audio connector F_LINE_IN ...

Page 21: ...ep mode Hard disk drive activity LED 2 pin HDLED This 2 pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector The IDE LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to the HDD ATX power button soft off button 2 pin PWR This connector is for the system power button Pressing the power button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft ...

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