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...4.3.9 Usable Memory [XXX MB 4-17 4.4 Advanced menu 4-18 4.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 4-18 4.4.2 AI NET2 4-20 4.4.3 CPU Configuration 4-20 4.4.4 Chipset 4-24 4.4.5 PCIPnP 4-26 4.4.6 Onboard Device Configuration 4-27 4.4.7 USB Configuration 4-29 4.5 Power ...36 4.6.6 Security 4-37 4.7 Tools menu 4-39 4.7.1 ASUS O.C. Profile 4-39 4.7.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 4-41 4.7.3 ASUS Express Gate 4-42 4.8 Exit menu 4-43 Chapter 5: Software support 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support DVD information 5-1 5.2.1 Running the support DVD 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu 5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu ...
...4.3.9 Usable Memory [XXX MB 4-17 4.4 Advanced menu 4-18 4.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 4-18 4.4.2 AI NET2 4-20 4.4.3 CPU Configuration 4-20 4.4.4 Chipset 4-24 4.4.5 PCIPnP 4-26 4.4.6 Onboard Device Configuration 4-27 4.4.7 USB Configuration 4-29 4.5 Power ...36 4.6.6 Security 4-37 4.7 Tools menu 4-39 4.7.1 ASUS O.C. Profile 4-39 4.7.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 4-41 4.7.3 ASUS Express Gate 4-42 4.8 Exit menu 4-43 Chapter 5: Software support 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support DVD information 5-1 5.2.1 Running the support DVD 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu 5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu ...
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...65533;-G��o�) (continued on the next page) xi resolution up to 1920 x 1200 Supports DVI with max. M3N-HT Deluxe Series specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory VGA Expansion slots Storage AMD® Socket AM2+ Phenom™ FX /...Hybrid SLI Support (supports Windows® Vista only) Maximum shared memory of 512MB Supports HDMI™ Technology with max. R���e�f�e�r��t�o� www.asus.com for AM2 CPU Dual-channel memory architecture - 4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support unbufferred ...
...65533;-G��o�) (continued on the next page) xi resolution up to 1920 x 1200 Supports DVI with max. M3N-HT Deluxe Series specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory VGA Expansion slots Storage AMD® Socket AM2+ Phenom™ FX /...Hybrid SLI Support (supports Windows® Vista only) Maximum shared memory of 512MB Supports HDMI™ Technology with max. R���e�f�e�r��t�o� www.asus.com for AM2 CPU Dual-channel memory architecture - 4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support unbufferred ...
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... Out (Coaxial + Optical) 1 x HDMI 1 x 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: - FSB tuning from 533 MHz up to 600 MHz at 0.0125V increment - ASUS AI Booster 2 utility Precision Tweaker 2: - 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...
... Out (Coaxial + Optical) 1 x HDMI 1 x 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: - FSB tuning from 533 MHz up to 600 MHz at 0.0125V increment - ASUS AI Booster 2 utility Precision Tweaker 2: - 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...
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... 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction AMD® Socket AM2+ Phenom™ FX / Phenom / Athlon™ / Sempron™ CPU support This motherboard supports�A�M�D�® Socket AM2+ multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with SLI technology...create a smoother, faster computing environment. 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 definitely one of the fastest platform in a ...
... 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction AMD® Socket AM2+ Phenom™ FX / Phenom / Athlon™ / Sempron™ CPU support This motherboard supports�A�M�D�® Socket AM2+ multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with SLI technology...create a smoother, faster computing environment. 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 definitely one of the fastest platform in a ...
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...support This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for details. HybridPower™ unleashes graphics performance when needed and enables low-power operation when performance is supported by some applications nearly triple performance! Refer to www.asus. See page 2‑12 for the supported CPU... bandwidth of NVIDIA discrete graphics cards when combined with this series motherboard GPUs. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 1-3 Native DDR2 1066 support This motherboard natively supports DDR2 1066. It provides faster �d�a�t�a��...
...support This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for details. HybridPower™ unleashes graphics performance when needed and enables low-power operation when performance is supported by some applications nearly triple performance! Refer to www.asus. See page 2‑12 for the supported CPU... bandwidth of NVIDIA discrete graphics cards when combined with this series motherboard GPUs. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 1-3 Native DDR2 1066 support This motherboard natively supports DDR2 1066. It provides faster �d�a�t�a��...
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... 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�e��p�e�n��d�e�n�t��p�o�w��e�r��to a stable computing environment. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 1-5
... 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�e��p�e�n��d�e�n�t��p�o�w��e�r��to a stable computing environment. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 1-5
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...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 D-Sub standards. �S�e�e��p�a�g�e� 2-27 for details. DVI (Digital Visual Interface) provides high quality visuals for the CPU...on your system easier and faster. 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 chassis and clear the RTC data....
...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 D-Sub standards. �S�e�e��p�a�g�e� 2-27 for details. DVI (Digital Visual Interface) provides high quality visuals for the CPU...on your system easier and faster. 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 chassis and clear the RTC data....
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... air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM M3N-HT DELUXE M3N-HT DELUXE Fan connectors Rotation +12V GND Rotation +12V GND CHA_FAN2 GND +12V Rotation PWR_FAN CHA_FAN1 • Only the CPU_FAN and CHA_FAN 1/2 connectors support the ASUS Q-FAN 2 feature. • If you install two...
... air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM M3N-HT DELUXE M3N-HT DELUXE Fan connectors Rotation +12V GND Rotation +12V GND CHA_FAN2 GND +12V Rotation PWR_FAN CHA_FAN1 • Only the CPU_FAN and CHA_FAN 1/2 connectors support the ASUS Q-FAN 2 feature. • If you install two...
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...M3N-HT DELUXE Analog front panel connector Legacy AC'97 compliant definition • We recommend that you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the front panel audio I /O module that supports... either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Chapter 2: Hardware information Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio ...AAFP) This connector is set the Front Panel Support Type item in the BIOS setup to [AC97]. By default, this connector. Light Loading CPU Memory VGA SATA-HDD eSATA-HDD IDE-CDROM ...
...M3N-HT DELUXE Analog front panel connector Legacy AC'97 compliant definition • We recommend that you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the front panel audio I /O module that supports... either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Chapter 2: Hardware information Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio ...AAFP) This connector is set the Front Panel Support Type item in the BIOS setup to [AC97]. By default, this connector. Light Loading CPU Memory VGA SATA-HDD eSATA-HDD IDE-CDROM ...
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...the system simultaneously. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] AMD Cool "n" Quiet Function [Disabled] Enables the AMD Cool "n" Quiet technology which supports P-state transitions in AMD processors. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Cache Mapping Cycle [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] ...Chipset Select Menu iGPU Frame Buffer Control [Auto] x Frame Buffer Size 32M Onboard GPU [Auto] K8NB HT Speed [Auto] K8NB HT Width [Auto] CPU Spread Spectrum [Disabled] PCIE Spread Spectrum [Disabled] SATA Spread Spectrum [Down Spread] Primary Display Adapter [...
...the system simultaneously. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] AMD Cool "n" Quiet Function [Disabled] Enables the AMD Cool "n" Quiet technology which supports P-state transitions in AMD processors. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Cache Mapping Cycle [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] ...Chipset Select Menu iGPU Frame Buffer Control [Auto] x Frame Buffer Size 32M Onboard GPU [Auto] K8NB HT Speed [Auto] K8NB HT Width [Auto] CPU Spread Spectrum [Disabled] PCIE Spread Spectrum [Disabled] SATA Spread Spectrum [Down Spread] Primary Display Adapter [...
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ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 5-3 Installation Wizard for Utilities Installs all of any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer in healthy operating condition. Click to display the next screen Click to display the previous screen ASUS InstAll - ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of the utilities through the installation wizard. 5.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports.
ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 5-3 Installation Wizard for Utilities Installs all of any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer in healthy operating condition. Click to display the next screen Click to display the previous screen ASUS InstAll - ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of the utilities through the installation wizard. 5.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports.
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...the CPU performs. Enabling Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology To enable Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology: 1. Reboot your changes and exit BIOS Setup. 4. 5.3.2 Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology The motherboard supports ...the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology that dynamically and automatically change the CPU speed, voltage, and amount of power depending on the system and enter BIOS by pressing the key during the Power On Self-Tests (POST). 2. The following dialogue box appears. 5. Click OK to [Enabled]. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 5-11 Go to Advanced > CPU...
...the CPU performs. Enabling Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology To enable Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology: 1. Reboot your changes and exit BIOS Setup. 4. 5.3.2 Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology The motherboard supports ...the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology that dynamically and automatically change the CPU speed, voltage, and amount of power depending on the system and enter BIOS by pressing the key during the Power On Self-Tests (POST). 2. The following dialogue box appears. 5. Click OK to [Enabled]. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 5-11 Go to Advanced > CPU...
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... Cool 'n' Quiet!™ technology screen appears and displays the current CPU Frequency and CPU Voltage. 5-12 Chapter 5: Software support Make sure to section 5.2.3 Utilities menu for details. Select Programs > ASUS > Cool & Quiet > Cool & Quiet. 2. Refer to install the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ software from the motherboard support DVD. If you are using Windows® 2000, click the...
... Cool 'n' Quiet!™ technology screen appears and displays the current CPU Frequency and CPU Voltage. 5-12 Chapter 5: Software support Make sure to section 5.2.3 Utilities menu for details. Select Programs > ASUS > Cool & Quiet > Cool & Quiet. 2. Refer to install the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ software from the motherboard support DVD. If you are using Windows® 2000, click the...
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... from the Windows® desktop. The PC Probe II main window appears. Click to close the Preference panel 5-22 Chapter 5: Software support Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II. 3. Using PC Probe II Main window The PC Probe II main window allows you turn it on the main... from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. You can close or restore the Preference section by clicking on the triangle on . PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. To launch the PC Probe...
... from the Windows® desktop. The PC Probe II main window appears. Click to close the Preference panel 5-22 Chapter 5: Software support Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II. 3. Using PC Probe II Main window The PC Probe II main window allows you turn it on the main... from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. You can close or restore the Preference section by clicking on the triangle on . PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. To launch the PC Probe...
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... cannot adjust the sensor threshold values in two display modes: hexagonal (large) and rectangular (small). When you want to decrease value 5-24 Chapter 5: Software support You can adjust the sensor threshold value in the desktop, click the arrow down button of a system sensor such as fan rotation..., CPU temperature, and voltages. Moving the monitor panels All monitor panels move or reposition the panel independently. Click OK when finished. You can now ...
... cannot adjust the sensor threshold values in two display modes: hexagonal (large) and rectangular (small). When you want to decrease value 5-24 Chapter 5: Software support You can adjust the sensor threshold value in the desktop, click the arrow down button of a system sensor such as fan rotation..., CPU temperature, and voltages. Moving the monitor panels All monitor panels move or reposition the panel independently. Click OK when finished. You can now ...
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... panel. Hard disk drive space usage The Hard Disk tab displays the used (blue) and the available HDD 5-26 Chapter 5: Software support Click the plus sign (+) before the PCI Information item to display the Usage browser. Click to display available information. PCI browser Click ... memory usage. The pie chart at the bottom of the window represents the used and available hard disk drive space. CPU usage The CPU tab displays realtime CPU usage in line graph representation. Click a hard disk drive to display the PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) browser. This ...
... panel. Hard disk drive space usage The Hard Disk tab displays the used (blue) and the available HDD 5-26 Chapter 5: Software support Click the plus sign (+) before the PCI Information item to display the Usage browser. Click to display available information. PCI browser Click ... memory usage. The pie chart at the bottom of the window represents the used and available hard disk drive space. CPU usage The CPU tab displays realtime CPU usage in line graph representation. Click a hard disk drive to display the PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) browser. This ...
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...Suite maIn window. Click the drop-down list button Profile list appears after clicking the Enable Q-Fan 2 box. Select CPU Q-Fan 2 or CHASSIS Q-Fan 2. Click the box of the CPU Q-Fan 2 or the Chassis Q-Fan 2 for more efficient system operation. Click the drop-down list button and select ... Software support After enabling the Q-Fan 2 function, the fans can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows® OS taskbar and click the Q-Fan 2 button on the temperature, to decrease fan speed, or to achieve the maximum fan speed. 5.3.9 ASUS Q-Fan 2 This ASUS Q-Fan ...
...Suite maIn window. Click the drop-down list button Profile list appears after clicking the Enable Q-Fan 2 box. Select CPU Q-Fan 2 or CHASSIS Q-Fan 2. Click the box of the CPU Q-Fan 2 or the Chassis Q-Fan 2 for more efficient system operation. Click the drop-down list button and select ... Software support After enabling the Q-Fan 2 function, the fans can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows® OS taskbar and click the Q-Fan 2 button on the temperature, to decrease fan speed, or to achieve the maximum fan speed. 5.3.9 ASUS Q-Fan 2 This ASUS Q-Fan ...
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5.3.10 ASUS AI Booster 2 The ASUS AI Booster 2 application allows you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. The options on the AI Suite main window. After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you can ... AI Booster 2 button on the taskbar allow you to use the default settings, adjust CPU/ Memory/PCI-E frequency manually, or create and apply your personal overclocking configurations. ASUS M��3�N��-H��T�D��e�lu�x�e�...
5.3.10 ASUS AI Booster 2 The ASUS AI Booster 2 application allows you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. The options on the AI Suite main window. After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you can ... AI Booster 2 button on the taskbar allow you to use the default settings, adjust CPU/ Memory/PCI-E frequency manually, or create and apply your personal overclocking configurations. ASUS M��3�N��-H��T�D��e�lu�x�e�...