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Contents Contents...iii 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...
Contents Contents...iii 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...
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... D-Sub 1 x External SATA 1 x LAN (RJ-45) 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 8-channel audio I /O connectors Intelligent overclocking tools: - vDIMM: 35-step DRAM voltage control - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) Uses 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors! Memory tuning from 100 MHz to 200 MHz at...200 MHz up to 600 MHz at 0.0125V increment - ASUS AI Booster 2 utility Precision Tweaker 2: - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 1 MHz increment - M3N-HT Deluxe Series specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Other features Rear panel I/O ports Internal I /O 3...
... D-Sub 1 x External SATA 1 x LAN (RJ-45) 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 8-channel audio I /O connectors Intelligent overclocking tools: - vDIMM: 35-step DRAM voltage control - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) Uses 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors! Memory tuning from 100 MHz to 200 MHz at...200 MHz up to 600 MHz at 0.0125V increment - ASUS AI Booster 2 utility Precision Tweaker 2: - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 1 MHz increment - M3N-HT Deluxe Series specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Other features Rear panel I/O ports Internal I /O 3...
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... support This motherboard supports�A�M�D�® Socket AM2+ multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with SLI technology support. The NVIDIA® nForce 780a SLI chipset also supports six (6) Serial ATA 3 Gb/s devices..., PCI Express™ x16 slots with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). It's designed for enthusiast, extreme overclocking capability, ultimate gaming performance with less power consumption. See page 2-6 for details. NVIDIA® ...
... support This motherboard supports�A�M�D�® Socket AM2+ multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with SLI technology support. The NVIDIA® nForce 780a SLI chipset also supports six (6) Serial ATA 3 Gb/s devices..., PCI Express™ x16 slots with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). It's designed for enthusiast, extreme overclocking capability, ultimate gaming performance with less power consumption. See page 2-6 for details. NVIDIA® ...
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...;r�e�s��q�u�ic�k� response and stability of critical heat generating components. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 1-5 You can continue running at most. ASUS Cool Mempipe (Mempipe Edition only) ASUS Cool Mempipe supports unparalleled memory overclocking via innovative thermal solutions. 1.3.2 ASUS Unique features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the...
...;r�e�s��q�u�ic�k� response and stability of critical heat generating components. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 1-5 You can continue running at most. ASUS Cool Mempipe (Mempipe Edition only) ASUS Cool Mempipe supports unparalleled memory overclocking via innovative thermal solutions. 1.3.2 ASUS Unique features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the...
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... that provides accurate settings for details. eliminates the need to overclocking, C.P.R. See page 5-34 for the CPU, chipset and memory. See page 4-13 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...
... that provides accurate settings for details. eliminates the need to overclocking, C.P.R. See page 5-34 for the CPU, chipset and memory. See page 4-13 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...
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...; • ••• • ••• • • Due to AMD CPU limitation, DDR2 1066 is supported by AM2+ CPU for overclocking may operate at DDR2 800 as the default setting. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its SPD. For system stability, when 4 DIMMs... frequency than the vendor-marked value. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information Under the default state, some memory modules for one DIMM per channel only. M3N-HT Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-1066MHz capability for AM2+ CPU Size Vendor Chip No.
...; • ••• • ••• • • Due to AMD CPU limitation, DDR2 1066 is supported by AM2+ CPU for overclocking may operate at DDR2 800 as the default setting. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its SPD. For system stability, when 4 DIMMs... frequency than the vendor-marked value. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information Under the default state, some memory modules for one DIMM per channel only. M3N-HT Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-1066MHz capability for AM2+ CPU Size Vendor Chip No.
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... RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Keep the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the jumper again to overclocking. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to... overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on the power supply or unplug and plug the ...
... RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Keep the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the jumper again to overclocking. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to... overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on the power supply or unplug and plug the ...
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...-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility JumperFree Configuration Select Menu AI Tuning [Auto] x Overclocking Options Disabled CPU Voltage [Auto] VDDA Voltage [Auto] Memory Voltage [Auto] NB BR04 CHIP Voltage [Auto] 1.2V HT Voltage [Auto] NB CHIP Voltage [Auto] x CPU Multiplier Auto x CPU... Frequency 200 Item Specific Help Press [Enter] to select overclock profile AI Tuning [Auto] Allows selection of the Advanced menu items....
...-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility JumperFree Configuration Select Menu AI Tuning [Auto] x Overclocking Options Disabled CPU Voltage [Auto] VDDA Voltage [Auto] Memory Voltage [Auto] NB BR04 CHIP Voltage [Auto] 1.2V HT Voltage [Auto] NB CHIP Voltage [Auto] x CPU Multiplier Auto x CPU... Frequency 200 Item Specific Help Press [Enter] to select overclock profile AI Tuning [Auto] Allows selection of the Advanced menu items....
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... items become user-configurable when you are using the numeric keypad and press the key. Configuration options: [200]-[600] ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 4-19 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Overclock 3%] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 8%] [Overclock 10%] CPU Voltage [AUTO] Allows you to [AI Overclock]. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.800V] [1.820V]...[2.480V] [2.500V] NB BR04 CHIP Voltage [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1.20V] [1.22V]...[1.54V...
... items become user-configurable when you are using the numeric keypad and press the key. Configuration options: [200]-[600] ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 4-19 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Overclock 3%] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 8%] [Overclock 10%] CPU Voltage [AUTO] Allows you to [AI Overclock]. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.800V] [1.820V]...[2.480V] [2.500V] NB BR04 CHIP Voltage [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1.20V] [1.22V]...[1.54V...
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...] [Enabled] 4-24 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Disabled] [Optimal] [High Frequency] SLI-Ready Memory CPUOC [n] Allows you to set the CPU overclocking percentage to reach the optimum. During CPU overclocking, you installed. The configuration options may need to select the SPD profile for SLI-Ready memory modules. Setting to [CPUOC MAX] will...
...] [Enabled] 4-24 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Disabled] [Optimal] [High Frequency] SLI-Ready Memory CPUOC [n] Allows you to set the CPU overclocking percentage to reach the optimum. During CPU overclocking, you installed. The configuration options may need to select the SPD profile for SLI-Ready memory modules. Setting to [CPUOC MAX] will...
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After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. The options on the taskbar allow you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows® OS taskbar and click the AI Booster 2 button on the AI Suite main window. 5.3.9 ASUS AI Booster 2 The ASUS AI Booster 2 application allows you to use the default settings, adjust CPU/ Memory/PCI-E frequency manually, or create and apply your personal overclocking configurations. 5-34 Chapter 5: Software support
After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. The options on the taskbar allow you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows® OS taskbar and click the AI Booster 2 button on the AI Suite main window. 5.3.9 ASUS AI Booster 2 The ASUS AI Booster 2 application allows you to use the default settings, adjust CPU/ Memory/PCI-E frequency manually, or create and apply your personal overclocking configurations. 5-34 Chapter 5: Software support
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Contents Contents...iii 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 AI Lifestyle 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...
Contents Contents...iii 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 AI Lifestyle 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...
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... tuning from 533 MHz up to 600 MHz at 1 MHz increment - Memory tuning from 200 MHz up to 200 MHz at 0.0125V increment - M3N-HT Deluxe Series specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Other features Rear panel I/O ports Internal I /O 3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x COM connector 1 x IDE connector 6 x SATA connectors...
... tuning from 533 MHz up to 600 MHz at 1 MHz increment - Memory tuning from 200 MHz up to 200 MHz at 0.0125V increment - M3N-HT Deluxe Series specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Other features Rear panel I/O ports Internal I /O 3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x COM connector 1 x IDE connector 6 x SATA connectors...
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...core Athlon™ 64 X2 / Athlon™ 64 FX processors with SLI technology support. It's designed for enthusiast, extreme overclocking capability, ultimate gaming performance with 2MB / 1MB / 512KB L2 cache based on 64-bit architecture. The NVIDIA® ...This motherboard supports�A�M�D�® Socket AM2+ multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to create a smoother, faster computing environment. HyperTransport™ 3.0 ...
...core Athlon™ 64 X2 / Athlon™ 64 FX processors with SLI technology support. It's designed for enthusiast, extreme overclocking capability, ultimate gaming performance with 2MB / 1MB / 512KB L2 cache based on 64-bit architecture. The NVIDIA® ...This motherboard supports�A�M�D�® Socket AM2+ multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to create a smoother, faster computing environment. HyperTransport™ 3.0 ...
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... you are temporarily away. You can continue running at most. ASUS Cool Mempipe (Mempipe Edition only) ASUS Cool Mempipe supports unparalleled memory overclocking via innovative thermal solutions. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 1-5 By lowering the memory and system temperatures, the Cool Mempipe contributes to dissipate heat these critical components generate. ASUS Cool Mempipe supports the thermal dissipation of memory modules on the printed...
... you are temporarily away. You can continue running at most. ASUS Cool Mempipe (Mempipe Edition only) ASUS Cool Mempipe supports unparalleled memory overclocking via innovative thermal solutions. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 1-5 By lowering the memory and system temperatures, the Cool Mempipe contributes to dissipate heat these critical components generate. ASUS Cool Mempipe supports the thermal dissipation of memory modules on the printed...
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... never been so fun with a user-friendly utility under Window that provides accurate settings for details. 1.3.3 ASUS intelligent performance and overclocking features HDMI/DVI/RGB support With the bundled HDMI to DVI conversion adapter, this motherboard supports digital HDMI/DVI and analog... voltage, HT Bus, and DRAM voltage in case the system hangs due to overclocking. Now it's even easier to achieve astounding overclocking results without any hassles! See page 4-13 for the CPU, chipset and memory. feature of this motherboard can support both DVI and HDMI output. ASUS MyLogo 2...
... never been so fun with a user-friendly utility under Window that provides accurate settings for details. 1.3.3 ASUS intelligent performance and overclocking features HDMI/DVI/RGB support With the bundled HDMI to DVI conversion adapter, this motherboard supports digital HDMI/DVI and analog... voltage, HT Bus, and DRAM voltage in case the system hangs due to overclocking. Now it's even easier to achieve astounding overclocking results without any hassles! See page 4-13 for the CPU, chipset and memory. feature of this motherboard can support both DVI and HDMI output. ASUS MyLogo 2...
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...turn ON the computer. 6. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! M3N-HT DELUXE M3N-HT DELUXE Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Disable (Default) Enable • You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to..., which include system setup information such as system passwords. Keep the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. For system failure due to pins 1-2. 4. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter...
...turn ON the computer. 6. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! M3N-HT DELUXE M3N-HT DELUXE Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Disable (Default) Enable • You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to..., which include system setup information such as system passwords. Keep the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. For system failure due to pins 1-2. 4. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter...
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... Exit 4.4.1 JumperFree Configuration Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility JumperFree Configuration Select Menu AI Tuning [Auto] x Overclocking Options Disabled CPU Voltage [Auto] VDDA Voltage [Auto] Memory Voltage [Auto] NB BR04 CHIP Voltage [Auto] 1.2V HT Voltage [Auto] NB CHIP Voltage [Auto] x CPU Multiplier Auto x CPU Frequency 200 Item Specific Help Press...
... Exit 4.4.1 JumperFree Configuration Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility JumperFree Configuration Select Menu AI Tuning [Auto] x Overclocking Options Disabled CPU Voltage [Auto] VDDA Voltage [Auto] Memory Voltage [Auto] NB BR04 CHIP Voltage [Auto] 1.2V HT Voltage [Auto] NB CHIP Voltage [Auto] x CPU Multiplier Auto x CPU Frequency 200 Item Specific Help Press...
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... item becomes user-configurable when you to set the CPU voltage. Key in the desired value using an unlocked CPU. Overclock Options [Disabled] Allows you to [Manual]. Configuration options: [200]-[600] ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 4-19 Configuration options: [AUTO] [2.52V] [2.622V].[2.728V] [2.83V] Memory Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set AI Tuning to set...
... item becomes user-configurable when you to set the CPU voltage. Key in the desired value using an unlocked CPU. Overclock Options [Disabled] Allows you to [Manual]. Configuration options: [200]-[600] ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 4-19 Configuration options: [AUTO] [2.52V] [2.622V].[2.728V] [2.83V] Memory Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set AI Tuning to set...
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...support DVD, you to use the default settings, adjust CPU/ Memory/PCI-E frequency manually, or create and apply your personal overclocking configurations. 5.3.10 ASUS AI Booster 2 The ASUS AI Booster 2 application allows you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows® ...OS taskbar and click the AI Booster 2 button on the taskbar allow you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment...
...support DVD, you to use the default settings, adjust CPU/ Memory/PCI-E frequency manually, or create and apply your personal overclocking configurations. 5.3.10 ASUS AI Booster 2 The ASUS AI Booster 2 application allows you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows® ...OS taskbar and click the AI Booster 2 button on the taskbar allow you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment...