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Motherboard specifications table
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Motherboard description
  • Motherboard manufacturer's name: Asus M2N68-LA
  • HP/Compaq name: Ivy8-GL6
CPU/Processor
  • Socket: AM2
  • Supports the following processors:
    • Athlon 64 up to 3800+
    • Athlon 64 X2 with Dual Core technology up to 4800+ (up to 65 watt TDP)
    • Sempron - All
Front-side bus (FSB)
  • 2000MT/s (2.0 GT/s)
Chipset
  • NVIDIA GeForce 6150SE nForce 430
BIOS features
  • System BIOS core brand: Award
  • Keyboard combination to used to enter BIOS: F10
Form factor
  • Micro-ATX: 9.6 in X 9.6 in
Memory
  • Dual channel memory architecture
  • Two 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets
  • Supported DIMM types:
    • PC2-4200 (533 MHz)
    • PC2-5300 (667 MHz)
    • PC2-6400 (800 MHz)
  • Non-ECC memory only, unbuffered
  • Supports 2GB DDR2 DIMMs
  • Supports up to 4 GB*
    • 32 bit PCs cannot address a full 4.0 GB of memory.


NOTE: *Actual available memory may be less
Expansion slots
  • Two PCI
  • One PCI Express x16 graphics (for graphics card)
  • One PCI Express x1 (for cards such as network, sound, tv-tuner)
Video graphics
  • Integrated graphics using nVidia GeForce 6150SE
  • Up to 256MB of system memory (with 512MB or more system memory)
  • Also supports PCI Express x16 graphics cards


NOTE: Either integrated graphics or the PCI Express x16 slot are usable at one time; they are not usable concurrently.
Parallel ATA
  • One 40-pin UltraDMA 100/66/33 connector
  • Supports PIO, multi-word DMA modes
  • Supports two PATA disk drives on one PATA ribbon cable (two drives total)
Serial ATA
  • Two SATA connectors:
    • SATA1 = Black
    • SATA2 = White


  • Supports 1 SATA 150 or SATA 300 disk drive on each SATA connector
  • Speed up to 1.5Gb/sec or 3.0Gb/sec, complying with SATA 1.0 and SATA 2.0 specifications


NOTE: The faster rate of 3.0Gb/sec requires that both the hard drive and the motherboard support it. If one or the other does not support 3.0 Gb/sec, the system negotiates down to the slower 1.5 Gb/sec.
RAID
  • Not currently supported by HP PCs using this motherboard.
Onboard audio
  • 6 channel high-definition audio
  • Audio CODEC: ALC888
Onboard LAN
  • 10/100Mbps LAN PHY
  • PCI Realtek RTL8201N
Onboard USB
  • USB 2.0
  • Eight ports total
    • four connectors on back panel
    • additional headers on motherboard support 4 additional ports/devices


NOTE: Some USB ports may not be available externally for customer use. For more information, see model specifications.
Back panel I/0
  • One PS/2 mouse port (green)
  • One PS/2 keyboard port (purple)
  • One VGA port
  • Two USB 2.0
  • One RJ-45 networking port
  • Three Stereo-mini audio jacks for:
    • Line-in (light blue)
    • Line-out (lime)
    • Microphone-in (pink)
Internal connectors
  • One 24-pin ATX power connector
  • One 4-pin ATX power connector
  • One PATA connector
  • Two SATA connectors
  • One floppy drive connector
  • Two 12v fan connectors for CPU fan and PC fan
  • One 9-pin header for power button, reset button, power LED, and HDD LED
  • One line input connector (interrupts line input on back panel, Vista capable, requires matching front audio jack module)
  • One 9-pin audio header for headphone-out and microphone-in (yellow, Vista capable, requires matching front audio jack module)
  • Two USB headers supporting 4 additional USB 2.0 ports or devices
  • One Intel high-definition Audio/Modem Link (Not used by HP)
  • One jumper for resetting BIOS settings
  • One jumper to disable BIOS password checking
NOTE: Motherboard specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Motherboard layout and photos
Figure 1: layout
Figure 2: Photograph
Figure 3: Backplate
1 - PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse.
2 - Video Graphics Adapter port. This port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices.
3 - LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub.
4 - Line In port (light blue). This port connects a tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. In a 5.1-channel configuration, the function of this port is Rear Speaker out.
5 - Line Out port (lime). This port connects to headphones or a speaker. In a 4-channel or 5.1-channel configuration, the function of this port is Front Speaker Out.
6 - Microphone port (pink). This port connects a microphone. In a 5.1-channel configuration, the function of this port is Bass/Center Speaker.
7 - USB 2.0 ports 1, 2, 3 and 4. These four 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.
8 - PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard.
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Clearing the BIOS settings
CAUTION: Do not change any jumper setting while the computer is on. Damage to the motherboard can result.
This motherboard has jumpers to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS.
Clearing CMOS
To clear CMOS, follow these steps:
  1. Temporarily set jumper Clear CMOS (CLRTC) to pins 1-2.
  2. Wait 5-10 seconds and then return the jumper to pins 2-3.
  3. When you startup the PC you will need to enter BIOS setup to reset any custom BIOS settings.
Clearing the BIOS password settings
The BIOS password is used to protect BIOS settings from unwanted changes. If you have forgotten your password you may disable password checking.
To erase the BIOS password follow these steps:
  1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord.
  2. Locate the jumper labeled Clear P.W. The jumper is found at the lower right edge of the motherboard.
  3. Move the jumper on jumper Clear P.W to pins 1-2.
  4. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer.
  5. Hold down the F10 key during the startup process and enter BIOS setup to change or clear the password.
  6. After changing or clearing the BIOS passwords, remember to reset the jumper to pins 2-3.
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