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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: - AI Overclocking (Intelligent CPU frequency tuner) - vChipset: 16-step Chipset voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) Uses 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors! ASUS AI Booster 2 utility Precision Tweaker 2: - M3N-HT Deluxe Series specifications summary ASUS...Chassis Intrusion connector CD audio in 24-pin ATX Power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector System Panel (Q-Connector) (...
...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: - AI Overclocking (Intelligent CPU frequency tuner) - vChipset: 16-step Chipset voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) Uses 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors! ASUS AI Booster 2 utility Precision Tweaker 2: - M3N-HT Deluxe Series specifications summary ASUS...Chassis Intrusion connector CD audio in 24-pin ATX Power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector System Panel (Q-Connector) (...
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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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...diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. Simply press the predefined hotkey to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. See pages 4-5 and 4-41 for details. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 1-7 You can be stored in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to Skype limitation...easy to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up time, the ASUS Express Gate allows you to the motherboard. See page 2-38 for details. ASUS O.C. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. See page 4-39 for details. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you easy ...
...diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. Simply press the predefined hotkey to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. See pages 4-5 and 4-41 for details. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 1-7 You can be stored in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to Skype limitation...easy to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up time, the ASUS Express Gate allows you to the motherboard. See page 2-38 for details. ASUS O.C. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. See page 4-39 for details. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you easy ...
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...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... BIOS IE1394_2 IE1394_1 USB34 SATA3 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...
...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... BIOS IE1394_2 IE1394_1 USB34 SATA3 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...
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...before reboot the system. 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. 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... overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins ...
...before reboot the system. 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. 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... overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins ...
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...pin SATA1-4 [red]; 7-pin SATA5-6 [black]) These connectors are set , refer to the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. M3N-HT DELUXE M3N-HT DELUXE SATA connectors SATA1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND SATA2 GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND SATA3 GND RSATA_TXP3 ... bundled support DVD before using Windows® XP or later version. Make sure to install the AHCI driver or RAID driver in the BIOS to [RAID]. • Before creating a RAID set to avoid mechanical conflict with huge graphics cards. If you can create a RAID...
...pin SATA1-4 [red]; 7-pin SATA5-6 [black]) These connectors are set , refer to the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. M3N-HT DELUXE M3N-HT DELUXE SATA connectors SATA1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND SATA2 GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND SATA3 GND RSATA_TXP3 ... bundled support DVD before using Windows® XP or later version. Make sure to install the AHCI driver or RAID driver in the BIOS to [RAID]. • Before creating a RAID set to avoid mechanical conflict with huge graphics cards. If you can create a RAID...
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... HD-audio-compliant pin definition M3N-HT DELUXE Analog front panel connector Legacy AC'97 compliant definition • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. By default, this connector, set the Front Panel Support Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD Audio]. Connect... one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you...
... HD-audio-compliant pin definition M3N-HT DELUXE Analog front panel connector Legacy AC'97 compliant definition • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. By default, this connector, set the Front Panel Support Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD Audio]. Connect... one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you...
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...flashes when data is read from or written to this connector. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is for the system power LED. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This ...OFF. • Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for system reboot without turning off mode depending on the BIOS settings. PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker M3N-HT DELUXE PLED SPEAKER PANEL PIN 1 IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- The speaker allows you turn on or puts the system in sleep mode. •...
...flashes when data is read from or written to this connector. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is for the system power LED. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This ...OFF. • Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for system reboot without turning off mode depending on the BIOS settings. PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker M3N-HT DELUXE PLED SPEAKER PANEL PIN 1 IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- The speaker allows you turn on or puts the system in sleep mode. •...
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... in the following order: a. While the tests are off. 3. Connect the power cord to enter the BIOS Setup. If you do not see BIOS beep codes table below) or additional messages appear on . ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 3-1 System power 6. For systems with "green" standards or if it has a "power standby" feature...power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (see anything within 30 seconds from the time you press the ATX power button. Be sure that is equipped with the last device on the system front panel case ...
... in the following order: a. While the tests are off. 3. Connect the power cord to enter the BIOS Setup. If you do not see BIOS beep codes table below) or additional messages appear on . ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 3-1 System power 6. For systems with "green" standards or if it has a "power standby" feature...power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (see anything within 30 seconds from the time you press the ATX power button. Be sure that is equipped with the last device on the system front panel case ...
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Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-9 4.3 Main menu 4-13 4.4 Advanced menu 4-18 4.5 Power menu 4-30 4.6 Boot menu 4-34 4.7 Tools menu 4-39 4.8 Exit menu 4-43 ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series
Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-9 4.3 Main menu 4-13 4.4 Advanced menu 4-18 4.5 Power menu 4-30 4.6 Boot menu 4-34 4.7 Tools menu 4-39 4.8 Exit menu 4-43 ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series
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... the optical drive. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 4-1 Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The Drivers menu appears. 2. See page 5-3 for details on these utilities. The ASUS Update utility is copied to the corresponding sections for the Utilities screen menu. 3. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or Award BIOS Flash utilities. 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available...
... the optical drive. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 4-1 Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The Drivers menu appears. 2. See page 5-3 for details on these utilities. The ASUS Update utility is copied to the corresponding sections for the Utilities screen menu. 3. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or Award BIOS Flash utilities. 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available...
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... update the BIOS through the Internet. 4. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to avail all its features. Always update the utility to download. Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 4. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. M3NHTDLX.BIN M3NHTDLX ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series...
... update the BIOS through the Internet. 4. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to avail all its features. Always update the utility to download. Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 4. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. M3NHTDLX.BIN M3NHTDLX ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series...
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... the correct BIOS file is found . Save the BIOS file to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. You can switch between drives by pressing before the correct file is accessible by two methods. (1) Insert the floppy disk / USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file to display...disk, then restart the system. 3. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to prevent system boot failure! ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 4-5 To update the BIOS using a DOS‑based utility. Press + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). Then press . 4. You can support ...
... the correct BIOS file is found . Save the BIOS file to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. You can switch between drives by pressing before the correct file is accessible by two methods. (1) Insert the floppy disk / USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file to display...disk, then restart the system. 3. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to prevent system boot failure! ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 4-5 To update the BIOS using a DOS‑based utility. Press + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). Then press . 4. You can support ...
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... utility prompts you have successfully flashed the BIOS file. All Rights Reserved For MCP72XE-M3N-HT-D-00 Flash Type - For MCP72XE-M3N-HT-D-00 DATE:01/04/2008 Flash Type - The utility displays a Flashing Complete message indicating that you to Continue Write OK F1 Reset No Update Write Fail ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 4-7 File Name to Program AwardBIOS...
... utility prompts you have successfully flashed the BIOS file. All Rights Reserved For MCP72XE-M3N-HT-D-00 Flash Type - For MCP72XE-M3N-HT-D-00 DATE:01/04/2008 Flash Type - The utility displays a Flashing Complete message indicating that you to Continue Write OK F1 Reset No Update Write Fail ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 4-7 File Name to Program AwardBIOS...
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.... This section explains how to configure your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for most conditions to "Run Setup." 4.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable Low-Pin Count (LPC) chip that the computer can...• The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for this section are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your selections from the available options using this last option only if the first two failed. Select the Load Default Settings item under the Exit Menu. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 4-9
.... This section explains how to configure your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for most conditions to "Run Setup." 4.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable Low-Pin Count (LPC) chip that the computer can...• The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for this section are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your selections from the available options using this last option only if the first two failed. Select the Load Default Settings item under the Exit Menu. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 4-9
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... or Down arrow Page Down or - (minus) Page Up or + (plus) Function Displays the General Help screen Loads setup default values Exits the BIOS setup or returns to the main menu from a sub‑menu Selects the menu item to navigate through the values for the highlighted field Brings...down between fields Scrolls backward through the values for that is user‑configurable, you to the left or right Moves the highlight up window." ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 4-11 The keys in the legend bar allow you can change the value of options. You cannot select an item that menu. 4.2.3 ...
... or Down arrow Page Down or - (minus) Page Up or + (plus) Function Displays the General Help screen Loads setup default values Exits the BIOS setup or returns to the main menu from a sub‑menu Selects the menu item to navigate through the values for the highlighted field Brings...down between fields Scrolls backward through the values for that is user‑configurable, you to the left or right Moves the highlight up window." ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 4-11 The keys in the legend bar allow you can change the value of options. You cannot select an item that menu. 4.2.3 ...
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... Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit System Time System Date Language 15 : 30 : 36 Sat, Oct 26 2007 [English] Legacy Diskette A: [1.44M, 3.5 in .] ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 4-13 Configuration options: [English] [French] [Deutsch] [Chinese (Trad.)] [Chinese (Simp.)] [Japanese] 4.3.4 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Sets the... the basic system information. 4.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you to choose the BIOS language version from the options. Refer to section "4.2.1 BIOS menu screen" for information on the menu screen items and how...
... Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit System Time System Date Language 15 : 30 : 36 Sat, Oct 26 2007 [English] Legacy Diskette A: [1.44M, 3.5 in .] ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 4-13 Configuration options: [English] [French] [Deutsch] [Chinese (Trad.)] [Chinese (Simp.)] [Japanese] 4.3.4 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Sets the... the basic system information. 4.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you to choose the BIOS language version from the options. Refer to section "4.2.1 BIOS menu screen" for information on the menu screen items and how...
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...detected hard disk capacity. This item is not configurable. This item is not configurable. After entering the IDE hard disk drive information into BIOS, use a disk utility, such as FDISK, to recognize the installed hard disk. Cylinder Shows the number of the hard disk read.... Access Mode [Auto] The default [Auto] allows automatic detection of sectors per track. Sector Shows the number of an IDE hard disk drive. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 4-15 This item is not configurable. Configuration options: [CHS] [LBA] [Large] [Auto] Before attempting to [Manual]. This item is necessary...
...detected hard disk capacity. This item is not configurable. This item is not configurable. After entering the IDE hard disk drive information into BIOS, use a disk utility, such as FDISK, to recognize the installed hard disk. Cylinder Shows the number of the hard disk read.... Access Mode [Auto] The default [Auto] allows automatic detection of sectors per track. Sector Shows the number of an IDE hard disk drive. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 4-15 This item is not configurable. Configuration options: [CHS] [LBA] [Large] [Auto] Before attempting to [Manual]. This item is necessary...
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...memory. Sector Shows the number of sectors per track. This item is not configurable. This item is not configurable. This is not configurable. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 4-17 Make sure to set the partition of the Primary IDE hard disk drives to partition and format new IDE hard disk drives. ...Landing Zone Shows the number of landing zone per track. After entering the IDE hard disk drive information into BIOS, use a disk utility, such as FDISK, to active. 4.3.7 HDD SMART Monitoring [Disabled] Allows you can write or read /write heads. Head ...
...memory. Sector Shows the number of sectors per track. This item is not configurable. This item is not configurable. This is not configurable. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 4-17 Make sure to set the partition of the Primary IDE hard disk drives to partition and format new IDE hard disk drives. ...Landing Zone Shows the number of landing zone per track. After entering the IDE hard disk drive information into BIOS, use a disk utility, such as FDISK, to active. 4.3.7 HDD SMART Monitoring [Disabled] Allows you can write or read /write heads. Head ...
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...BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Onboard Device Configuration IDE Function Setup MCP Storage Config �O�n�bo�a�rd��13�94 E�n�ab�l�ed�] �H� D �Au�di�o Au�to�] Front Panel Support Type [HD Audio] HDMI...Allows you to enable or disable the IDE PIO read prefetch mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 4-27 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] IDE Prefetch Mode [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the IDE DMA ...
...BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Onboard Device Configuration IDE Function Setup MCP Storage Config �O�n�bo�a�rd��13�94 E�n�ab�l�ed�] �H� D �Au�di�o Au�to�] Front Panel Support Type [HD Audio] HDMI...Allows you to enable or disable the IDE PIO read prefetch mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 4-27 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] IDE Prefetch Mode [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the IDE DMA ...