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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. ... with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that came with the package. • Before using an adpater or extension cord. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Make sure that...
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. ... with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that came with the package. • Before using an adpater or extension cord. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Make sure that...
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... These documents are also provided. • Chapter 5: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that comes with ...Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the support DVD that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. 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 ...
... These documents are also provided. • Chapter 5: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that comes with ...Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the support DVD that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. 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 ...
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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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... 133/100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable Accessories ASUS Cool Mempipe (Mempipe edition only) ASUS Q-Shield (I/O Shield) 1 x HDMI-to-DVI converter 1 x ASUS Q-Connector Kit (USB, 1394, system panel; Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 1-1 1.1 Welcome!
... 133/100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable Accessories ASUS Cool Mempipe (Mempipe edition only) ASUS Q-Shield (I/O Shield) 1 x HDMI-to-DVI converter 1 x ASUS Q-Connector Kit (USB, 1394, system panel; Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 1-1 1.1 Welcome!
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... minimizing the impact on the use of the fastest platform in a single system. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union's Restriction on the environment. It's definitely one of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). 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 2MB ...
... minimizing the impact on the use of the fastest platform in a single system. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union's Restriction on the environment. It's definitely one of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). 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 2MB ...
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Native DDR2 1066 support This motherboard supports native DDR2 1066. See page 2-28 for a quiet, low power PC experience. You can switch from the discrete GeForce® GPU(s) to deliver earth-shattering, scalable performance. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 1-3 It provides faster �d�a�t�a��t�r�a�n�s��fe�...
Native DDR2 1066 support This motherboard supports native DDR2 1066. See page 2-28 for a quiet, low power PC experience. You can switch from the discrete GeForce® GPU(s) to deliver earth-shattering, scalable performance. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 1-3 It provides faster �d�a�t�a��t�r�a�n�s��fe�...
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..., and other PC portable devices. See page 2-32 for details. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 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 jacks.It ...digital display devices like LCD monitors. DVI (Digital Visual Interface) provides high quality visuals for six SATA 3 Gb/s connectors. This motherboard is a set of digital video standards that simultaneously sends different audio streams to analog format, and therefore well preserves signal quality. ...
..., and other PC portable devices. See page 2-32 for details. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 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 jacks.It ...digital display devices like LCD monitors. DVI (Digital Visual Interface) provides high quality visuals for six SATA 3 Gb/s connectors. This motherboard is a set of digital video standards that simultaneously sends different audio streams to analog format, and therefore well preserves signal quality. ...
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...a stable computing environment. By lowering the memory and system temperatures, the Cool Mempipe contributes to the OS environment, simply click the mouse or press a key. 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�...65533;p�a��g�e��5�-�3�1��f�o�r�d��e�ta��il�s�. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 1-5
...a stable computing environment. By lowering the memory and system temperatures, the Cool Mempipe contributes to the OS environment, simply click the mouse or press a key. 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�...65533;p�a��g�e��5�-�3�1��f�o�r�d��e�ta��il�s�. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 1-5
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...passive-cooling is utilized, ensuring effective heat dissipation for users to date. The purpose of the innovative heat pipe design on this motherboard is the most reliable fanless thermal solution to install side-flow fan or passive cooler. Noise Filter This feature detects repetitive and...-centric applications like computer fans, air conditioners, and other background noises then eliminates it can be carried away by yourself. Q-Fan 2 ASUS Q-Fan2 technology intelligently adjusts both CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to system loading to -life high quality audio. �S�...
...passive-cooling is utilized, ensuring effective heat dissipation for users to date. The purpose of the innovative heat pipe design on this motherboard is the most reliable fanless thermal solution to install side-flow fan or passive cooler. Noise Filter This feature detects repetitive and...-centric applications like computer fans, air conditioners, and other background noises then eliminates it can be carried away by yourself. Q-Fan 2 ASUS Q-Fan2 technology intelligently adjusts both CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to system loading to -life high quality audio. �S�...
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...and shields it convenient and easy to install. With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your motherboard against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you want! �S�e�e��p�a��g�e��5... BIOS settings. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 1-7 The BIOS settings can now enjoy Skype, IM, YouTube, webmail and internet file downloads and sharing whenever and wherever you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to the motherboard. Update your ...
...and shields it convenient and easy to install. With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your motherboard against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you want! �S�e�e��p�a��g�e��5... BIOS settings. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 1-7 The BIOS settings can now enjoy Skype, IM, YouTube, webmail and internet file downloads and sharing whenever and wherever you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to the motherboard. Update your ...
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... you configure your system easier and faster. 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 to open the system ...;9��f�o�r�d��e�ta��il�s�. 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 ...
... you configure your system easier and faster. 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 to open the system ...;9��f�o�r�d��e�ta��il�s�. 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 ...
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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 This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components.
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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
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... with the component. • Before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 2-1 The illustration below shows the location of...
... with the component. • Before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 2-1 The illustration below shows the location of...
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...can cause 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 holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to do so can damage the motherboard. 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you place it . ...chassis in the correct orientation. Make sure to ensure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws! The edge ...
...can cause 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 holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to do so can damage the motherboard. 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you place it . ...chassis in the correct orientation. Make sure to ensure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws! The edge ...
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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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...use a CPU designed for the AMD Opteron processor. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. 2. The CPU fits in completely. 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information Locate the CPU socket on the socket and damaging the CPU! 2.3.1...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�...
...use a CPU designed for the AMD Opteron processor. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. 2. The CPU fits in completely. 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information Locate the CPU socket on the socket and damaging the CPU! 2.3.1...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�...