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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 ... 4-26 4.4.6 Onboard Device Configuration 4-27 4.4.7 USB Configuration 4-29 4.5 Power menu 4-30 4.5.1 ACPI Suspend Type [S1&S3 4-30 4.5.2 APM Configuration 4-30 4.5.3 Hardware Monitor 4-32 4.6 Boot menu 4-34 4.6.1 Boot Device Priority 4-34 4.6.2 Removable Drives 4-34 4.6.3 Hard Disk Drives 4-35 4.6.4 CDROM Drives 4-35...
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 ... 4-26 4.4.6 Onboard Device Configuration 4-27 4.4.7 USB Configuration 4-29 4.5 Power menu 4-30 4.5.1 ACPI Suspend Type [S1&S3 4-30 4.5.2 APM Configuration 4-30 4.5.3 Hardware Monitor 4-32 4.6 Boot menu 4-34 4.6.1 Boot Device Priority 4-34 4.6.2 Removable Drives 4-34 4.6.3 Hard Disk Drives 4-35 4.6.4 CDROM Drives 4-35...
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...;r��d�e�t�a�i�l�s�. • Systems with onboard GPU may take longer to boot up. • File downloading and uploading progresses through USB devices only • Due to Skype limitation under Linux... wrong cable connections. ASUS O.C. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 1-7 You can be stored in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to the motherboard. See pages 4-5 and 4-41 for details. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. See page 4-39 for details. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is...
...;r��d�e�t�a�i�l�s�. • Systems with onboard GPU may take longer to boot up. • File downloading and uploading progresses through USB devices only • Due to Skype limitation under Linux... wrong cable connections. ASUS O.C. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 1-7 You can be stored in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to the motherboard. See pages 4-5 and 4-41 for details. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. See page 4-39 for details. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is...
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...page 4-13 for details. 1.3.3 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... hassles! 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 overclocking. AI Booster 2...for th ultimate customized overclocking configuration. ASUS MyLogo 2™ This feature allows you to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for a more colorful and vivid...
...page 4-13 for details. 1.3.3 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... hassles! 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 overclocking. AI Booster 2...for th ultimate customized overclocking configuration. ASUS MyLogo 2™ This feature allows you to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for a more colorful and vivid...
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...feature. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! For system failure due to pins 1-2. 4. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Reinstall the battery. 5. Plug the power cord and turn off is required prior using C.P.R. M3N-HT DELUXE M3N-HT DELUXE Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Disable ...RTC RAM: 1. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to re-enter data. function. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to the chipset ...
...feature. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! For system failure due to pins 1-2. 4. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Reinstall the battery. 5. Plug the power cord and turn off is required prior using C.P.R. M3N-HT DELUXE M3N-HT DELUXE Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Disable ...RTC RAM: 1. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to re-enter data. function. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to the chipset ...
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... boot. • Use of a PSU with a higher power output is inadequate. • If you use a PSU with ATX 12...boot up if the power is recommended when configuring a system with more high-end PCI Express x16 cards, use a power supply unit (PSU) that you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for ATX power supply plugs. M3N-HT DELUXE...# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts M3N-HT DELUXE ATX power connectors • For a fully configured system, we recommend that complies...ATX +12 V power plug; The power supply plugs are for your system, refer to fit these connectors in only one orientation. ATX...
... boot. • Use of a PSU with a higher power output is inadequate. • If you use a PSU with ATX 12...boot up if the power is recommended when configuring a system with more high-end PCI Express x16 cards, use a power supply unit (PSU) that you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for ATX power supply plugs. M3N-HT DELUXE...# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts M3N-HT DELUXE ATX power connectors • For a fully configured system, we recommend that complies...ATX +12 V power plug; The power supply plugs are for your system, refer to fit these connectors in only one orientation. ATX...
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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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...; DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! Then press . 4. Press + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 4-5 4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the... the EZ Flash 2 by pressing before the correct file is accessible by pressing + during POST to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. When the correct BIOS file is found . To update the BIOS using a DOS‑based utility. Go to the Tools menu ...
...; DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! Then press . 4. Press + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 4-5 4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the... the EZ Flash 2 by pressing before the correct file is accessible by pressing + during POST to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. When the correct BIOS file is found . To update the BIOS using a DOS‑based utility. Go to the Tools menu ...
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...ASUS V1.17 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. Copy the AwardBIOS Flash Utility (awdflash.exe) from the Software folder of paper. Under the DOS mode, use (X stands for AwardBIOS Flash Utility for the motherboard.... At the prompt, type Message: Please input File Name! Save the BIOS file to type the exact BIOS filename at the DOS prompt. 2. the folder of the disk For MCP72XE-M3N-HT...then press . The Award BIOS Flash Utility screen appears. 4-6 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Boot the system in DOS mode using the AwardBIOS Flash Utility. 4.1.4 Updating the BIOS ...
...ASUS V1.17 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. Copy the AwardBIOS Flash Utility (awdflash.exe) from the Software folder of paper. Under the DOS mode, use (X stands for AwardBIOS Flash Utility for the motherboard.... At the prompt, type Message: Please input File Name! Save the BIOS file to type the exact BIOS filename at the DOS prompt. 2. the folder of the disk For MCP72XE-M3N-HT...then press . The Award BIOS Flash Utility screen appears. 4-6 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Boot the system in DOS mode using the AwardBIOS Flash Utility. 4.1.4 Updating the BIOS ...
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... Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Power For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration Boot For changing the system boot configuration Tools For configuring options for special functions Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings... To select an item on the menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus...
... Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Power For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration Boot For changing the system boot configuration Tools For configuring options for special functions Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings... To select an item on the menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus...
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... menu items. If an item is not user-configurable. You cannot select an item that is user‑configurable, you to "4.2.7 Pop-up window." ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 4-11 The keys in the legend bar allow you can change the value of a field, select it then press to the left or right...up a selection menu for that the item has a sub-menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their corresponding functions. Refer to navigate through the values for the highlighted field Brings up or down between...
... menu items. If an item is not user-configurable. You cannot select an item that is user‑configurable, you to "4.2.7 Pop-up window." ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 4-11 The keys in the legend bar allow you can change the value of a field, select it then press to the left or right...up a selection menu for that the item has a sub-menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their corresponding functions. Refer to navigate through the values for the highlighted field Brings up or down between...
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... F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit Pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. Main Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit System Time System Date Language 15 : 30 : 36 Thu, Apr 6 2006 [English] Legacy Diskette A: [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Legacy Diskette A: Primary IDE Master [ST321122A] Primary...
... F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit Pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. Main Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit System Time System Date Language 15 : 30 : 36 Thu, Apr 6 2006 [English] Legacy Diskette A: [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Legacy Diskette A: Primary IDE Master [ST321122A] Primary...
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Main Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility 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: [Disabled] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in .] Primary IDE Master [ST321122A] Primary IDE Slave [ASUS CDS520/A] SATA1 [None] SATA2 [None] SATA3 [None] SATA4...
Main Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility 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: [Disabled] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in .] Primary IDE Master [ST321122A] Primary IDE Slave [ASUS CDS520/A] SATA1 [None] SATA2 [None] SATA3 [None] SATA4...
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...[Auto] x Overclocking Options Disabled CPU Voltage [Auto] VDDA Voltage [Auto] Memory Voltage [Auto] NB BR04 CHIP Voltage [Auto] 1.2V HT Voltage [Auto] NB CHIP Voltage [Auto] x CPU Multiplier Auto x CPU Frequency 200 Item Specific Help Press [Enter] to select overclock ...CPU internal frequency. Standard Loads the standard settings for system devices. Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration AI NET 2 CPU Configuration Chipset PCIPnP Onboard Device Configuration USB Configuration Select Menu Item Specific ...
...[Auto] x Overclocking Options Disabled CPU Voltage [Auto] VDDA Voltage [Auto] Memory Voltage [Auto] NB BR04 CHIP Voltage [Auto] 1.2V HT Voltage [Auto] NB CHIP Voltage [Auto] x CPU Multiplier Auto x CPU Frequency 200 Item Specific Help Press [Enter] to select overclock ...CPU internal frequency. Standard Loads the standard settings for system devices. Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration AI NET 2 CPU Configuration Chipset PCIPnP Onboard Device Configuration USB Configuration Select Menu Item Specific ...
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...card. Onboard GPU [Auto] Setting this item to use as follows: [Auto] [200 MHz] [400 MHz] [600 MHz] [800 MHz] [1 GHz] [1.2 GHz]...[2.6GHz] K8NB HT Width [Auto] Configuration options: [ ↓8↑8] [ ↓16↑16] [Auto] CPU Spread Spectrum [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PCIE Spread Spectrum [Disabled]...Configuration options: [Disabled] [Down Spread] Primary Display Adapter [Disabled] Allows you to select which graphics controller to [Auto] will be as the primary boot device. Configuration options: [PCI] [Onboard] [PCI-E] ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 4-25
...card. Onboard GPU [Auto] Setting this item to use as follows: [Auto] [200 MHz] [400 MHz] [600 MHz] [800 MHz] [1 GHz] [1.2 GHz]...[2.6GHz] K8NB HT Width [Auto] Configuration options: [ ↓8↑8] [ ↓16↑16] [Auto] CPU Spread Spectrum [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PCIE Spread Spectrum [Disabled]...Configuration options: [Disabled] [Down Spread] Primary Display Adapter [Disabled] Allows you to select which graphics controller to [Auto] will be as the primary boot device. Configuration options: [PCI] [Onboard] [PCI-E] ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 4-25
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...you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot. Plug & Play O/S [No] When set to configure non-boot devices. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The item IRQ Resources becomes user-configurable when you want to [...IRQ-7 assigned to IRQ-9 assigned to IRQ-10 assigned to IRQ-11 assigned to IRQ-14 assigned to [No], the BIOS configures all the boot and Plug and Play compatible devices. 4.4.5 PCIPnP Advanced Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility PCIPnP Plug & Play O/S [No] Resources Controlled By [Auto]...
...you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot. Plug & Play O/S [No] When set to configure non-boot devices. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The item IRQ Resources becomes user-configurable when you want to [...IRQ-7 assigned to IRQ-9 assigned to IRQ-10 assigned to IRQ-11 assigned to IRQ-14 assigned to [No], the BIOS configures all the boot and Plug and Play compatible devices. 4.4.5 PCIPnP Advanced Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility PCIPnP Plug & Play O/S [No] Resources Controlled By [Auto]...
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...Prefetch Mode [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the IDE PIO read prefetch mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 4-27 Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility IDE Function Setup Select Menu OnChip IDE Channel0 IDE DMA transfer access SATA ...65533;H� D �Au�di�o Au�to�] Front Panel Support Type [HD Audio] HDMI Audio [Enabled] Onboard LAN Device [Enabled] Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Select Menu Item Specific Help F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓...
...Prefetch Mode [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the IDE PIO read prefetch mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 4-27 Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility IDE Function Setup Select Menu OnChip IDE Channel0 IDE DMA transfer access SATA ...65533;H� D �Au�di�o Au�to�] Front Panel Support Type [HD Audio] HDMI Audio [Enabled] Onboard LAN Device [Enabled] Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Select Menu Item Specific Help F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓...
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... USB 1.1 and 2.0 Controller USB Controller [Enabled] Allows you to change the USB-related features. HDMI Audio [Auto] Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address. Configuration options: [Enabled] [...ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 4-29 Configuration options: �[D��is��a�b�l�e�d�]��[E�n��a�b�l�e�d�] Onboard LAN Device [Enabled] Enables or disables the onboard NVIDIA® LAN controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Onboard LAN Boot...
... USB 1.1 and 2.0 Controller USB Controller [Enabled] Allows you to change the USB-related features. HDMI Audio [Auto] Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address. Configuration options: [Enabled] [...ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 4-29 Configuration options: �[D��is��a�b�l�e�d�]��[E�n��a�b�l�e�d�] Onboard LAN Device [Enabled] Enables or disables the onboard NVIDIA® LAN controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Onboard LAN Boot...
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Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit ACPI Suspend Type [S1&S3] APM Configuration Hardware Monitor Select Menu Item Specific Help Select the ACPI state used for system suspend. F1:...
Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit ACPI Suspend Type [S1&S3] APM Configuration Hardware Monitor Select Menu Item Specific Help Select the ACPI state used for system suspend. F1:...
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... Exit 4.6.1 Boot Device Priority Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Boot Boot Device Priority Select Menu 1st Boot Device 2nd Boot Device 3rd Boot Device 4th Boot Device [Removable] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] [Disabled] Item Specific Help Select Your Boot Device Priority 1st ~ 4th Boot Device [Removable] These items specify the boot device priority ...depends on the number of devices installed in the system. Floppy Disks Allows you to change the system boot options. Floppy Disks Select Menu Item Specific Help 1. Select an item then press to the system. 4-34 Chapter 4: BIOS setup...
... Exit 4.6.1 Boot Device Priority Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Boot Boot Device Priority Select Menu 1st Boot Device 2nd Boot Device 3rd Boot Device 4th Boot Device [Removable] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] [Disabled] Item Specific Help Select Your Boot Device Priority 1st ~ 4th Boot Device [Removable] These items specify the boot device priority ...depends on the number of devices installed in the system. Floppy Disks Allows you to change the system boot options. Floppy Disks Select Menu Item Specific Help 1. Select an item then press to the system. 4-34 Chapter 4: BIOS setup...
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ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 4-35 SATA X: XXXXXXXXX Allows you to assign hard disk drives attached to the system. 4.6.4 CDROM Drives Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Boot CDROM Drives 1. 1st Slave: XXXXXXXXX Select Menu Item Specific Help 1. 1st Slave: XXXXXXXXX Allows you to assign optical drives attached to the system. SATA X: XXXXXXXXX Select Menu Item Specific Help 1. 4.6.3 Hard Disk Drives Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Boot Hard Disk Drives 1.
ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 4-35 SATA X: XXXXXXXXX Allows you to assign hard disk drives attached to the system. 4.6.4 CDROM Drives Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Boot CDROM Drives 1. 1st Slave: XXXXXXXXX Select Menu Item Specific Help 1. 1st Slave: XXXXXXXXX Allows you to assign optical drives attached to the system. SATA X: XXXXXXXXX Select Menu Item Specific Help 1. 4.6.3 Hard Disk Drives Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Boot Hard Disk Drives 1.