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......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 Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.3.1 Installing...
......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 Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.3.1 Installing...
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...of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M3N-HT Deluxe Series motherboard! 1.1 Welcome! The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 1-1 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the ... ATA signal cables 1 x Ultra DMA 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;
...of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M3N-HT Deluxe Series motherboard! 1.1 Welcome! The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 1-1 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the ... ATA signal cables 1 x Ultra DMA 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;
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... of the AM2+ CPUs only. GeForce® Boost and HybridPower™ are independent on selected GeForce® GPUs. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 1-3 NVIDIA® 3-�W��a�y��S�L��I S�c�a��la�b...(s) to deliver earth-shattering, scalable performance. For some of NVIDIA discrete graphics cards when combined with this series motherboard GPUs. It provides faster �d�a�t�a��t�r�a�n�s��fe��...
... of the AM2+ CPUs only. GeForce® Boost and HybridPower™ are independent on selected GeForce® GPUs. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 1-3 NVIDIA® 3-�W��a�y��S�L��I S�c�a��la�b...(s) to deliver earth-shattering, scalable performance. For some of NVIDIA discrete graphics cards when combined with this series motherboard GPUs. It provides faster �d�a�t�a��t�r�a�n�s��fe��...
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See pages 2-18 and 2-19 for details. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 1-5 ASUS Cool Mempipe supports the thermal dissipation of memory modules on the printed circuit board (PCB) to ��v��it�a...65533;e�s��q�u�ic�k� response and stability of critical heat generating components. 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...
See pages 2-18 and 2-19 for details. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 1-5 ASUS Cool Mempipe supports the thermal dissipation of memory modules on the printed circuit board (PCB) to ��v��it�a...65533;e�s��q�u�ic�k� response and stability of critical heat generating components. 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...
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...diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. ASUS O.C. Profile that allows users to the motherboard. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. See page 4-39 for details. You can...65533;a�i�l�s�. • Systems with onboard GPU may take longer to install. Update your motherboard against static electricity and shields it against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). See pages 4-5 and 4-41 for...one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 1-7
...diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. ASUS O.C. Profile that allows users to the motherboard. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. See page 4-39 for details. You can...65533;a�i�l�s�. • Systems with onboard GPU may take longer to install. Update your motherboard against static electricity and shields it against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). See pages 4-5 and 4-41 for...one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 1-7
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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 2-20 2.6 Jumper 2-24 2.7 Connectors 2-25 ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series
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... that the ATX power supply is ON, in sleep mode, or in any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with a standby power LED. M3N-HT DELUXE M3N-HT DELUXE Onboard LED SB_PWR ON OFF Standy Power Powered Off ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 2-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals...
... that the ATX power supply is ON, in sleep mode, or in any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with a standby power LED. M3N-HT DELUXE M3N-HT DELUXE Onboard LED SB_PWR ON OFF Standy Power Powered Off ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 2-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals...
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...Screw holes Place nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to do so can damage the motherboard. 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. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you place it . The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis M3N-HT DELUXE 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information ...
...Screw holes Place nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to do so can damage the motherboard. 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. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you place it . The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis M3N-HT DELUXE 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information ...
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....0in) 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 24.4cm (9.6in) KB_USB56 EATX12V CPU_FAN SPDIF_O12 DDR DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR DIMM_A2 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR DIMM_B2 (64bit, 240-pin module) SOCKET AM2+ VGA_HDMI LAN1_USB12 ESATA AUDIO nVidia® nForce 780a SLI EATXPWR PRI_IDE Attansic F1 PCIEX16_1 M3N-HT DELUXE PCI1... SATA4 CLRTC CHASSIS Super I/O CHA_FAN1 SATA5 SATA6 PWR_FAN USB78 USB910 SB_PWR PANEL Refer to 2.7 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 2-3
....0in) 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 24.4cm (9.6in) KB_USB56 EATX12V CPU_FAN SPDIF_O12 DDR DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR DIMM_A2 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR DIMM_B2 (64bit, 240-pin module) SOCKET AM2+ VGA_HDMI LAN1_USB12 ESATA AUDIO nVidia® nForce 780a SLI EATXPWR PRI_IDE Attansic F1 PCIEX16_1 M3N-HT DELUXE PCI1... SATA4 CLRTC CHASSIS Super I/O CHA_FAN1 SATA5 SATA6 PWR_FAN USB78 USB910 SB_PWR PANEL 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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... the CPU To install a CPU: 1. The CPU fits in completely. 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information M3N-HT DELUXE M3N-HT DELUXE CPU SOCKET AM2+/AM2 2. Socket lever Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to a 90º angle; 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an �A�M�2��+�/A��M�2�...
... the CPU To install a CPU: 1. The CPU fits in completely. 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information M3N-HT DELUXE M3N-HT DELUXE CPU SOCKET AM2+/AM2 2. Socket lever Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to a 90º angle; 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an �A�M�2��+�/A��M�2�...
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When the fan and heatsink assembly is backward compatiable with old 3-pin CPU fan. 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information CPU_FAN M3N-HT DELUXE M3N-HT DELUXE CPU fan connector • Do not forget to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. • This connector is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM 5.
When the fan and heatsink assembly is backward compatiable with old 3-pin CPU fan. 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information CPU_FAN M3N-HT DELUXE M3N-HT DELUXE CPU fan connector • Do not forget to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. • This connector is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM 5.
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... the fan to the CPU socket. 3. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 2-11 Make sure that the ASUS logo faces to the grooved edge of the heatsink. Carefully push down the fan until it snugly fits the heatsink, then connect the fan cable. 4. The photo shows the fan installed on the motherboard. • Plug the optional fan...
... the fan to the CPU socket. 3. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 2-11 Make sure that the ASUS logo faces to the grooved edge of the heatsink. Carefully push down the fan until it snugly fits the heatsink, then connect the fan cable. 4. The photo shows the fan installed on the motherboard. • Plug the optional fan...
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The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: M3N-HT DELUXE M3N-HT DELUXE 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.
The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: M3N-HT DELUXE M3N-HT DELUXE 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.
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... If you install four 1 GB memory modules, the system may only recognize less than 3GB is recommended. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration. Recommended Memory Configurations Mode Single...for other critical functions. Dual-channel (1) Dual-channel (2) Populated Populated - The system maps the total size of 128 Mb chips. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 2-13 Populated Sockets DIMM_A2 (black) DIMM_B1 (yellow) - For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules ...
... If you install four 1 GB memory modules, the system may only recognize less than 3GB is recommended. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration. Recommended Memory Configurations Mode Single...for other critical functions. Dual-channel (1) Dual-channel (2) Populated Populated - The system maps the total size of 128 Mb chips. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 2-13 Populated Sockets DIMM_A2 (black) DIMM_B1 (yellow) - For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules ...
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Single-sided / DS - SS/DS Part No. M3N-HT Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800MHz capability Size Vendor 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 2048MB 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 512MB 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 2048MB 512MB 512MB ...-channel memory configuration. • C*: Supports four modules inserted into both the yellow and black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 2-15 Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-800/667/533 MHz QVL. K4T51083QC SS Heat-Sink Package DS Heat-Sink Package SS V59C1512804QBF25 DS Heat...
Single-sided / DS - SS/DS Part No. M3N-HT Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800MHz capability Size Vendor 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 2048MB 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 512MB 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 2048MB 512MB 512MB ...-channel memory configuration. • C*: Supports four modules inserted into both the yellow and black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 2-15 Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-800/667/533 MHz QVL. K4T51083QC SS Heat-Sink Package DS Heat-Sink Package SS V59C1512804QBF25 DS Heat...
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...; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information M3N-HT Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capability Size Vendor 512MB 256MB 256MB 1024MB 2048MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 256MB 1024MB 256MB 1024MB 256MB 512MB...
...; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information M3N-HT Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capability Size Vendor 512MB 256MB 256MB 1024MB 2048MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 256MB 1024MB 256MB 1024MB 256MB 512MB...
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...support A* B* C* • • • • • M3N-HT Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-533MHz capability Size Vendor 512MB 1024MB 2048MB ...ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 2-17 HYB18T512800AF37 D6408TPAGGL3U E1108AB-6E-E HYB18T512800BF37 HYB18T512800BF37 HY5PS121621CFP-C4 HY5PS12821CFP-C4 32M16CEDG MI110052432M8CEC 64M8CEDG E5108AB-5C-E E5108AB-5C-E E5108AB-5C-E E5108AE-5C-E E5108AE-5C-E KKEA88E4AAK-37 5MB22D9DCN AM4B5708GQJS5D AM4B5708GQJS5D Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package 64MX8D2-E 64MX8D2-E K4T51083QB-GCD5 SS/DS Part No. M3N-HT Deluxe Motherboard...
...support A* B* C* • • • • • M3N-HT Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-533MHz capability Size Vendor 512MB 1024MB 2048MB ...ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 2-17 HYB18T512800AF37 D6408TPAGGL3U E1108AB-6E-E HYB18T512800BF37 HYB18T512800BF37 HY5PS121621CFP-C4 HY5PS12821CFP-C4 32M16CEDG MI110052432M8CEC 64M8CEDG E5108AB-5C-E E5108AB-5C-E E5108AB-5C-E E5108AE-5C-E E5108AE-5C-E KKEA88E4AAK-37 5MB22D9DCN AM4B5708GQJS5D AM4B5708GQJS5D Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package 64MX8D2-E 64MX8D2-E K4T51083QB-GCD5 SS/DS Part No. M3N-HT Deluxe Motherboard...
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... IRQs are usually available for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCIE x16_1 shared shared shared shared - - - - PCIE x16_2 shared shared shared shared - - - - USB 1.0 controller 1 - - - USB 1.0 controller 3 - - - shared - - - - shared - - shared - - - - USB 2.0 controller - - - PCIE x16_3 shared shared shared shared - - - - USB 1.0 controller 4 - - - shared - - - - IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. shared - - - - ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 2-21 USB 1.0 controller 2 - - - Onboard SATA...
... IRQs are usually available for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCIE x16_1 shared shared shared shared - - - - PCIE x16_2 shared shared shared shared - - - - USB 1.0 controller 1 - - - USB 1.0 controller 3 - - - shared - - - - shared - - shared - - - - USB 2.0 controller - - - PCIE x16_3 shared shared shared shared - - - - USB 1.0 controller 4 - - - shared - - - - IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. shared - - - - ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 2-21 USB 1.0 controller 2 - - - Onboard SATA...
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... mode. • 3-Way SLI™ mode is supported only under Windows® Vista OS. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 2-23 Universal PCI Express slot (max. The figure shows two graphics cards installed on the ...™ function, ensure that you have connected your display to the onboard VGA port or the HDMI/DVI port at the same time, install them to the blue slots. • If you... the blue slots and use other PCI Express device on the type of 2 GB/s. x8 mode) This motherboard also supports a Universal PCI Express slot with a maximum speed of PCI Express card you install a VGA...
... mode. • 3-Way SLI™ mode is supported only under Windows® Vista OS. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 2-23 Universal PCI Express slot (max. The figure shows two graphics cards installed on the ...™ function, ensure that you have connected your display to the onboard VGA port or the HDMI/DVI port at the same time, install them to the blue slots. • If you... the blue slots and use other PCI Express device on the type of 2 GB/s. x8 mode) This motherboard also supports a Universal PCI Express slot with a maximum speed of PCI Express card you install a VGA...