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... Notices...vii Safety information viii About this guide ix M3N-HT Deluxe Series specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS Unique features 1-5 1.3.3 ASUS intelligent performance and overclocking features 1-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-2 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-2 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 2-3 2.2.4 Layout contents 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.3.1 Installing the...
... Notices...vii Safety information viii About this guide ix M3N-HT Deluxe Series specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS Unique features 1-5 1.3.3 ASUS intelligent performance and overclocking features 1-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-2 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-2 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 2-3 2.2.4 Layout contents 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.3.1 Installing the...
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Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you are using, contact your local power company. ... to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you...
Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you are using, contact your local power company. ... to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you...
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... this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. ix ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence and ways of the standard package. Refer to change system settings through the BIOS ...
... this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. ix ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence and ways of the standard package. Refer to change system settings through the BIOS ...
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
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..., making it , check the items in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M3N-HT Deluxe Series motherboard! Before you for the following items. Motherboard ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series I/O modules 1 x Multi-functional module (1-port IEEE 1394a module and 2-port USB 2.0 module) Cables 1�x�S�e�ri...
..., making it , check the items in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M3N-HT Deluxe Series motherboard! Before you for the following items. Motherboard ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series I/O modules 1 x Multi-functional module (1-port IEEE 1394a module and 2-port USB 2.0 module) Cables 1�x�S�e�ri...
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... processing units (GPUs) in the world. AMD® Socket AM2+ Phenom™ FX / Phenom / Athlon™ CPU support This motherboard supports�A�M�D�® Socket AM2+ multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with NVIDIA® SLI... support and accelerates data transfer rate up to create a smoother, faster computing environment. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with SLI technology support. It's definitely one of Hazardous Substances (RoHS).
... processing units (GPUs) in the world. AMD® Socket AM2+ Phenom™ FX / Phenom / Athlon™ CPU support This motherboard supports�A�M�D�® Socket AM2+ multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with NVIDIA® SLI... support and accelerates data transfer rate up to create a smoother, faster computing environment. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with SLI technology support. It's definitely one of Hazardous Substances (RoHS).
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... SLI™ (Scalable Link Interface) takes advantage of the increased bandwidth of NVIDIA discrete graphics cards when combined with this series motherboard GPUs. See page 2-28 for handling large amounts of the AM2+ CPUs only. Gigabit LAN is the networking standard for the...: GeForce® Boost and HybridPower™. You can switch from the discrete GeForce® GPU(s) to www.asus. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 1-3 Native DDR2 1066 support This motherboard supports native DDR2 1066. For some of data such as video, audio, and voice.�S�e��e...
... SLI™ (Scalable Link Interface) takes advantage of the increased bandwidth of NVIDIA discrete graphics cards when combined with this series motherboard GPUs. See page 2-28 for handling large amounts of the AM2+ CPUs only. Gigabit LAN is the networking standard for the...: GeForce® Boost and HybridPower™. You can switch from the discrete GeForce® GPU(s) to www.asus. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 1-3 Native DDR2 1066 support This motherboard supports native DDR2 1066. For some of data such as video, audio, and voice.�S�e��e...
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... 1394a interface provides high speed digital interface for high-speed data retrieval and save. S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to external home theater audio systems via coaxial and optical S/PDIF (SONY-PHILIPS Digital Interface) Out... Introduction Supporting HDCP copy protection such as digital television, digital video camcorders, storage peripherals, and other PC portable devices. This motherboard is a set of digital video standards that simultaneously sends different audio streams to external devices. The external SATA port located at...
... 1394a interface provides high speed digital interface for high-speed data retrieval and save. S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to external home theater audio systems via coaxial and optical S/PDIF (SONY-PHILIPS Digital Interface) Out... Introduction Supporting HDCP copy protection such as digital television, digital video camcorders, storage peripherals, and other PC portable devices. This motherboard is a set of digital video standards that simultaneously sends different audio streams to external devices. The external SATA port located at...
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...65533;�e�e��p�a��g�e��5�-�3�2��fo��r details. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 1-5 By lowering the memory and system temperatures, the Cool Mempipe contributes to the OS environment, simply click the ... a stable computing environment. See pages 2-24 and 2-25 for details. The motherboard uses a special design on DIMM_A1 and DIMM_B1 sockets only. 8+2 Phase Power Design ASUS 8+2 Phase Power Design, �w�i�th��i�n�d�e�...
...65533;�e�e��p�a��g�e��5�-�3�2��fo��r details. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 1-5 By lowering the memory and system temperatures, the Cool Mempipe contributes to the OS environment, simply click the ... a stable computing environment. See pages 2-24 and 2-25 for details. The motherboard uses a special design on DIMM_A1 and DIMM_B1 sockets only. 8+2 Phase Power Design ASUS 8+2 Phase Power Design, �w�i�th��i�n�d�e�...
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...is that expands the overall sound field without introducing a picket fencing effect. The purpose of the innovative heat pipe design on this motherboard is the most reliable fanless thermal solution to ensure quiet, cool and efficient operation. AI Audio 2 AI Audio 2 creates a virtual... center channel that the groundbreaking fanless design does not have lifetime problems as a chipset fan does. Q-Fan 2 ASUS Q-Fan2 technology intelligently adjusts both CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to system loading to date. DO NOT uninstall the heat-pipe by...
...is that expands the overall sound field without introducing a picket fencing effect. The purpose of the innovative heat pipe design on this motherboard is the most reliable fanless thermal solution to ensure quiet, cool and efficient operation. AI Audio 2 AI Audio 2 creates a virtual... center channel that the groundbreaking fanless design does not have lifetime problems as a chipset fan does. Q-Fan 2 ASUS Q-Fan2 technology intelligently adjusts both CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to system loading to date. DO NOT uninstall the heat-pipe by...
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... without the usual "fingers"- ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. See pages 4-5 and 4-42 for details. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Simply press the predefined hotkey to instantly surf the Internet without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 1-7 ASUS Express Gate With only...
... without the usual "fingers"- ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. See pages 4-5 and 4-42 for details. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Simply press the predefined hotkey to instantly surf the Internet without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 1-7 ASUS Express Gate With only...
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...65533;e�ta��il�s�. eliminates the need to overclocking, C.P.R. ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you to select the language of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in 0.02V steps to ...achieve the most precise settings for details. 1.3.3 ASUS intelligent performance and overclocking features Precision Tweaker 2 Precision Tweaker 2 allows the user to adjust the northbridge voltage, HT Bus, and DRAM voltage in case the system hangs due to overclocking. Now ...
...65533;e�ta��il�s�. eliminates the need to overclocking, C.P.R. ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you to select the language of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in 0.02V steps to ...achieve the most precise settings for details. 1.3.3 ASUS intelligent performance and overclocking features Precision Tweaker 2 Precision Tweaker 2 allows the user to adjust the northbridge voltage, HT Bus, and DRAM voltage in case the system hangs due to overclocking. Now ...
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This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. 2 Hardware information
This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. 2 Hardware information
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Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.4 System memory 2-12 2.5 Expansion slots 2-26 2.6 Jumper 2-30 2.7 Connectors 2-31 ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series
Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.4 System memory 2-12 2.5 Expansion slots 2-26 2.6 Jumper 2-30 2.7 Connectors 2-31 ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series
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...object, such as the power supply case, before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. The illustration below shows the location of the following... precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. The green LED lights... off mode. 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 2-1
...object, such as the power supply case, before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. The illustration below shows the location of the following... precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. The green LED lights... off mode. 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 2-1
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...chassis 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that the motherboard fits into it into the chassis in...image below. 2.2.2 Screw holes Place nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to do so can damage the motherboard. Failure to the chassis. Doing so can cause you place it . The edge with external ports goes...
...chassis 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that the motherboard fits into it into the chassis in...image below. 2.2.2 Screw holes Place nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to do so can damage the motherboard. Failure to the chassis. Doing so can cause you place it . The edge with external ports goes...
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2.2.3 Motherboard layout Refer to 2.7 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 2-3
2.2.3 Motherboard layout Refer to 2.7 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 2-3
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DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. 2. Socket lever Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to a 90º angle; Make sure you use a CPU designed for the AMD ... a CPU: 1. The AM2+/AM2 socket has a different pinout from the 940-pin socket designed for the AM2+/AM2 socket. 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an �A�M�2��+�/A��M�2���s��o��c��k���e�...
DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. 2. Socket lever Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to a 90º angle; Make sure you use a CPU designed for the AMD ... a CPU: 1. The AM2+/AM2 socket has a different pinout from the 940-pin socket designed for the AM2+/AM2 socket. 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an �A�M�2��+�/A��M�2���s��o��c��k���e�...