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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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... next page) xi R���e�f�e�r��t�o� www.asus.com for IDE mode) . - 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+...nForce 780a SLI Up to 8 GB system memory *DDR2 1066 is supported by AM2+ CPUs only. Supports up to 1920 x 1440 @75Hz HDMI/DVI/RGB support Supports Microsoft® DirectX® 10, O��p�en�G��L® 2.0, Pixel Shader 4.0 Support PCIe ...
... next page) xi R���e�f�e�r��t�o� www.asus.com for IDE mode) . - 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+...nForce 780a SLI Up to 8 GB system memory *DDR2 1066 is supported by AM2+ CPUs only. Supports up to 1920 x 1440 @75Hz HDMI/DVI/RGB support Supports Microsoft® DirectX® 10, O��p�en�G��L® 2.0, Pixel Shader 4.0 Support PCIe ...
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...;r�e�a�m��in�g� - ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS Noise Filter - ASUS AI Gear 2 - ASUS Q-Fan 2 - ASUS AI Audio 2 ASUS EZ DIY: - Web browser, *file downloading and uploading - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-pipe solution & Stack Cool 2 - ASUS AI Cool Mempipe (Mempipe edition only) - ASUS Q-Shield - Profile - ASUS Q-Connector - M3N-HT Deluxe Series specifications summary LAN IEEE 1394 USB High Definition...
...;r�e�a�m��in�g� - ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS Noise Filter - ASUS AI Gear 2 - ASUS Q-Fan 2 - ASUS AI Audio 2 ASUS EZ DIY: - Web browser, *file downloading and uploading - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-pipe solution & Stack Cool 2 - ASUS AI Cool Mempipe (Mempipe edition only) - ASUS Q-Shield - Profile - ASUS Q-Connector - M3N-HT Deluxe Series specifications summary LAN IEEE 1394 USB High Definition...
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...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: - ASUS AI Booster 2 utility Precision Tweaker 2: - vChipset: 16-step Chipset voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 1 MHz increment Overclocking protection: - M3N-HT Deluxe Series specifications summary ASUS...audio connector 1 x S/PDIF Out Header Chassis Intrusion connector CD audio in 24-pin ATX Power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector System Panel (Q-Connector) (continued on the next page) xiii FSB ...
...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: - ASUS AI Booster 2 utility Precision Tweaker 2: - vChipset: 16-step Chipset voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 1 MHz increment Overclocking protection: - M3N-HT Deluxe Series specifications summary ASUS...audio connector 1 x S/PDIF Out Header Chassis Intrusion connector CD audio in 24-pin ATX Power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector System Panel (Q-Connector) (continued on the next page) xiii FSB ...
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M3N-HT Deluxe Series specifications summary BIOS features 8 Mb Flash ROM, Award BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0, ASUS EZ Flash 2 Manageability WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Support CD contents Drivers ASUS Express Gate ASUS AI Suite ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update Anti-virus Utility (OEM version) Form factor ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xiv
M3N-HT Deluxe Series specifications summary BIOS features 8 Mb Flash ROM, Award BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0, ASUS EZ Flash 2 Manageability WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Support CD contents Drivers ASUS Express Gate ASUS AI Suite ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update Anti-virus Utility (OEM version) Form factor ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xiv
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... 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 The motherboard delivers a host of new...
... 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 The motherboard delivers a host of new...
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...: GeForce® Boost and HybridPower™. You can switch from the discrete GeForce® GPU(s) to www.asus. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 1-3 PCIe 2.0 support This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for details. Refer to ��in��c�re��...Way SLI™ (Scalable Link Interface) takes advantage of the increased bandwidth of NVIDIA discrete graphics cards when combined with this series motherboard GPUs. Hybrid SLI™ Hybrid SLI™ technology is not needed. GeForce® Boost and HybridPower™ are independent...
...: GeForce® Boost and HybridPower™. You can switch from the discrete GeForce® GPU(s) to www.asus. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 1-3 PCIe 2.0 support This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for details. Refer to ��in��c�re��...Way SLI™ (Scalable Link Interface) takes advantage of the increased bandwidth of NVIDIA discrete graphics cards when combined with this series motherboard GPUs. Hybrid SLI™ Hybrid SLI™ technology is not needed. GeForce® Boost and HybridPower™ are independent...
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See pages 2-18 and 2-19 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��p�e�n�...of critical heat generating components. AI Gear 2 AI Gear 2 allows you to choose from profiles to suit your needs. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 1-5 Fanless Design-Stack Cool 2 ASUS Stack Cool 2 is a fan-less and zero-noise cooling solution that lowers the temperature of CPU under operating system to ...
See pages 2-18 and 2-19 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��p�e�n�...of critical heat generating components. AI Gear 2 AI Gear 2 allows you to choose from profiles to suit your needs. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 1-5 Fanless Design-Stack Cool 2 ASUS Stack Cool 2 is a fan-less and zero-noise cooling solution that lowers the temperature of CPU under operating system to ...
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... the usual "fingers"- making it against static electricity and shields it convenient and easy to the motherboard. See page 4-39 for details. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 1-7 With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your motherboard against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to install...
... the usual "fingers"- making it against static electricity and shields it convenient and easy to the motherboard. See page 4-39 for details. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 1-7 With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your motherboard against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to install...
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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
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 switched off mode. M3N-HT DELUXE M3N-HT DELUXE Onboard LED SB_PWR ON OFF Standy Power Powered Off ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 2-1 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. This is a reminder that you install or remove any component, ensure that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. Failure...
... that the ATX power supply is switched off mode. M3N-HT DELUXE M3N-HT DELUXE Onboard LED SB_PWR ON OFF Standy Power Powered Off ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 2-1 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. This is a reminder that you install or remove any component, ensure that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. Failure...
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ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 2-3 30.5cm (12.0in) 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...
ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 2-3 30.5cm (12.0in) 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...
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Position the CPU above the socket such that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with the heatsink package. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 2-7 The lever clicks on the side tab to secure the CPU. When the CPU is locked. 6. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that it fits in place, push down the socket lever to indicate that came with a small triangle. 4. Gold triangle Small triangle 5. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it is in place. 3.
Position the CPU above the socket such that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with the heatsink package. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 2-7 The lever clicks on the side tab to secure the CPU. When the CPU is locked. 6. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that it fits in place, push down the socket lever to indicate that came with a small triangle. 4. Gold triangle Small triangle 5. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it is in place. 3.
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Attach one end of the retention bracket (near the retention bracket lock) to the retention module base. Push down the retention bracket lock on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to the retention module base. 3. A clicking sound denotes that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module base, otherwise you cannot snap the retention bracket in place. Make sure that the retention bracket is in place. 4. Align the other end of the retention bracket to the module base. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 2-9 2.
Attach one end of the retention bracket (near the retention bracket lock) to the retention module base. Push down the retention bracket lock on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to the retention module base. 3. A clicking sound denotes that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module base, otherwise you cannot snap the retention bracket in place. Make sure that the retention bracket is in place. 4. Align the other end of the retention bracket to the module base. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 2-9 2.
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... Install the optional fan only if you are using a passive cooler or a water cooler. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 2-11 Fit the fan to the fan and motherboard components. Position the fan above the pipe and heatsink assembly. 2. Make sure that the ASUS logo faces to the CPU socket. 3. Installing the optional fan with an active CPU...
... Install the optional fan only if you are using a passive cooler or a water cooler. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 2-11 Fit the fan to the fan and motherboard components. Position the fan above the pipe and heatsink assembly. 2. Make sure that the ASUS logo faces to the CPU socket. 3. Installing the optional fan with an active CPU...
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... other critical functions. Any excess memory from the same vendor. • If you obtain memory modules from the higher-sized channel is recommended. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of the lower-sized channel for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency... modules, the system may only recognize less than 3GB is then mapped for the dual-channel configuration. Recommended Memory Configurations Mode Single-Channel DIMM_A1 (yellow) - ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 2-13
... other critical functions. Any excess memory from the same vendor. • If you obtain memory modules from the higher-sized channel is recommended. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of the lower-sized channel for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency... modules, the system may only recognize less than 3GB is then mapped for the dual-channel configuration. Recommended Memory Configurations Mode Single-Channel DIMM_A1 (yellow) - ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 2-13
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ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 2-15 Single-sided / DS - Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-800/667/533 MHz QVL. SS/DS Part No. Double-sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one ...; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • SS - 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...
ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 2-15 Single-sided / DS - Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-800/667/533 MHz QVL. SS/DS Part No. Double-sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one ...; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • SS - 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...
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...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 Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capability Size 512MB 512MB Vendor TwinMOS TwinMOS Chip No. SS KVR533D2N4/512 DS KVR533D2N4/1G ...8226; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 2-17 E5108AE-GE-E TMM6208G8M30C SS/DS Part No.
...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 Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capability Size 512MB 512MB Vendor TwinMOS TwinMOS Chip No. SS KVR533D2N4/512 DS KVR533D2N4/1G ...8226; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 2-17 E5108AE-GE-E TMM6208G8M30C SS/DS Part No.
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Adjust the heatpipe until the heat spreaders contact the memory modules. 8. Hold the heat spreaders and secure the four nuts. DO NOT overtighten the nuts. 10. 7. Install memory modules to sockets DIMM_A2/ B2 if necessary. Firmly press the heat spreaders against the memory modules. 9. Install another two memory modules to sockets DIMM_A2 and DIMM_B2 after the completion of Cool Mempipe installation. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 2-19
Adjust the heatpipe until the heat spreaders contact the memory modules. 8. Hold the heat spreaders and secure the four nuts. DO NOT overtighten the nuts. 10. 7. Install memory modules to sockets DIMM_A2/ B2 if necessary. Firmly press the heat spreaders against the memory modules. 9. Install another two memory modules to sockets DIMM_A2 and DIMM_B2 after the completion of Cool Mempipe installation. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 2-19