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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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...;e�f�e�r��t�o� www.asus.com for AM2 CPU Dual-channel memory architecture -... 2 x PCI 2.2 Chipset: - 6 x SATA 3 Gb/s connectors (Use SATA 1-4 connectors for IDE mode) . - M3N-HT Deluxe Series specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory VGA Expansion slots Storage AMD® Socket AM2+ Phenom™ FX / P��h�e...; GPU Hybrid SLI Support (supports Windows® Vista only) Maximum shared memory of 512MB Supports HDMI™ Technology with max. resolution up to 1920 x 1440 @60Hz Supports D-Sub with max....
...;e�f�e�r��t�o� www.asus.com for AM2 CPU Dual-channel memory architecture -... 2 x PCI 2.2 Chipset: - 6 x SATA 3 Gb/s connectors (Use SATA 1-4 connectors for IDE mode) . - M3N-HT Deluxe Series specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory VGA Expansion slots Storage AMD® Socket AM2+ Phenom™ FX / P��h�e...; GPU Hybrid SLI Support (supports Windows® Vista only) Maximum shared memory of 512MB Supports HDMI™ Technology with max. resolution up to 1920 x 1440 @60Hz Supports D-Sub with max....
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... devices only. ASUS 8+2 Phase Power Design - ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS AI Nap - ASUS Optional Fan for Water-cooling or Passive-cooling only ASUS Crystal Sound: - ASUS O.C. ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS EZ Flash 2 (continued on ASUS websites - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-pipe solution & Stack Cool 2 - ASUS AI Audio 2 - ASUS Noise Filter - Profile - Web browser, *file downloading and uploading - ASUS Q-Fan 2 - M3N-HT Deluxe Series specifications summary LAN IEEE...
... devices only. ASUS 8+2 Phase Power Design - ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS AI Nap - ASUS Optional Fan for Water-cooling or Passive-cooling only ASUS Crystal Sound: - ASUS O.C. ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS EZ Flash 2 (continued on ASUS websites - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-pipe solution & Stack Cool 2 - ASUS AI Audio 2 - ASUS Noise Filter - Profile - Web browser, *file downloading and uploading - ASUS Q-Fan 2 - M3N-HT Deluxe Series specifications summary LAN IEEE...
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... frequency tuning from 200 MHz up to 200 MHz at 1 MHz increment - M3N-HT Deluxe Series specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Other features Rear panel I/O ports Internal I /O 3 x USB...in 24-pin ATX Power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector System Panel (Q-Connector) (continued on the next page) xiii ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter... (Intelligent CPU frequency tuner) - ASUS AI Booster 2 utility Precision Tweaker 2: - ASUS MyLogo 2™ Multi-language BIOS 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x S/PDIF Out (Coaxial + Optical) 1 x HDMI 1 x D-Sub 1 x External...
... frequency tuning from 200 MHz up to 200 MHz at 1 MHz increment - M3N-HT Deluxe Series specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Other features Rear panel I/O ports Internal I /O 3 x USB...in 24-pin ATX Power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector System Panel (Q-Connector) (continued on the next page) xiii ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter... (Intelligent CPU frequency tuner) - ASUS AI Booster 2 utility Precision Tweaker 2: - ASUS MyLogo 2™ Multi-language BIOS 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x S/PDIF Out (Coaxial + Optical) 1 x HDMI 1 x D-Sub 1 x External...
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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 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.
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... USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. You can connect the front panel 1394 cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (1394, red) first, and then install the Q-Connector (1394) to the 1394 connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports. 5. Doing so will damage the motherboard! ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 2-31 M3N-HT DELUXE USB34 USB78...
... USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. You can connect the front panel 1394 cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (1394, red) first, and then install the Q-Connector (1394) to the 1394 connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports. 5. Doing so will damage the motherboard! ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 2-31 M3N-HT DELUXE USB34 USB78...
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...ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of a PSU with a higher power output is inadequate. • If you use two or more power-consuming devices. The power supply plugs are for your system, refer to fit these connectors in only one orientation. M3N-HT DELUXE... W power or above to connect the 8-pin ATX +12 V power plug; ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator. Find the proper orientation and ...
...ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of a PSU with a higher power output is inadequate. • If you use two or more power-consuming devices. The power supply plugs are for your system, refer to fit these connectors in only one orientation. M3N-HT DELUXE... W power or above to connect the 8-pin ATX +12 V power plug; ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator. Find the proper orientation and ...
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... the values for the menu items. If an item is not user-configurable. Refer to display a list of the field opposite the item. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 4-11 The following table lists the keys found in the legend bar allow you can change the value of a field, select it then...For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar displays the specific items for the highlighted field Brings up window." 4.2.3 Legend bar At the bottom of the Setup screen is highlighted when selected. Navigation Key Left or...
... the values for the menu items. If an item is not user-configurable. Refer to display a list of the field opposite the item. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 4-11 The following table lists the keys found in the legend bar allow you can change the value of a field, select it then...For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar displays the specific items for the highlighted field Brings up window." 4.2.3 Legend bar At the bottom of the Setup screen is highlighted when selected. Navigation Key Left or...
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... 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 [None] HDD SMART Monitoring [Disabled] Select Menu Item Specific Help Change the day, month, year and century. 4.3 Main...
... 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 [None] HDD SMART Monitoring [Disabled] Select Menu Item Specific Help Change the day, month, year and century. 4.3 Main...
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Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 4-27 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] IDE DMA transfer access [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the IDE DMA transfer access. Configuration options: [Disabled] ...; 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 ↑↓ : Select Item -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults →...
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 4-27 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] IDE DMA transfer access [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the IDE DMA transfer access. Configuration options: [Disabled] ...; 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 ↑↓ : Select Item -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults →...
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... support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 4-29 Configuration options: �[D��is��a�b�l�e�d�]�... Configuration Select Menu USB Controller USB2.0 Controller USB Legacy support [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] Item Specific Help Enable or Disable USB 1.1 and 2.0 Controller USB Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable or...disable or set the HDMI audio function. HDMI Audio [Auto] Allows you to display the configuration options.
... support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 4-29 Configuration options: �[D��is��a�b�l�e�d�]�... Configuration Select Menu USB Controller USB2.0 Controller USB Legacy support [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] Item Specific Help Enable or Disable USB 1.1 and 2.0 Controller USB Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable or...disable or set the HDMI audio function. HDMI Audio [Auto] Allows you to display the configuration options.
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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. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 4-35 4.6.3 Hard Disk Drives Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Boot Hard Disk Drives 1.
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. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 4-35 4.6.3 Hard Disk Drives Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Boot Hard Disk Drives 1.
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...CMOS Setup Utility Boot Security Supervisor Password User Password Password Check Clear Clear [Setup] Select Menu Item Specific Help Supervisor Password User Password These fields allow you to use the ASUS MyLogo 3 feature. When prompted, confirm the password by typing the exact characters again, then press ...[Enabled] Allows you to set the error report type. Type in a password using a combination of a maximum of greater than 64 MB. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 4-37 Halt On [All Errors] Allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. Typematic Delay (Msec) [250] ...
...CMOS Setup Utility Boot Security Supervisor Password User Password Password Check Clear Clear [Setup] Select Menu Item Specific Help Supervisor Password User Password These fields allow you to use the ASUS MyLogo 3 feature. When prompted, confirm the password by typing the exact characters again, then press ...[Enabled] Allows you to set the error report type. Type in a password using a combination of a maximum of greater than 64 MB. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 4-37 Halt On [All Errors] Allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. Typematic Delay (Msec) [250] ...
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... →←: Select Menu Enter: Select Sub-menu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit 4.7.1 ASUS O.C. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 4-39 Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Tools ASUS BIOS Profile Load BIOS Profile Save BIOS Profile Select Menu Item Specific Help Press [Enter] to configure options for special functions. Load BIOS Profile Phoenix-Award BIOS...
... →←: Select Menu Enter: Select Sub-menu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit 4.7.1 ASUS O.C. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 4-39 Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Tools ASUS BIOS Profile Load BIOS Profile Save BIOS Profile Select Menu Item Specific Help Press [Enter] to configure options for special functions. Load BIOS Profile Phoenix-Award BIOS...
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...message asking if you want to save the changes that you made to the Setup program. If you made and restore the previously saved values. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 4-43 Exit & Save Changes Once you are finished making your selections, choose this menu or from the Exit menu to ensure the ...AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Load Setup Default Discard Changes Select Menu Item Specific Help This option save your changes before exiting. Exit & Discard Changes Select this option only if you do not want to save data to...
...message asking if you want to save the changes that you made to the Setup program. If you made and restore the previously saved values. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 4-43 Exit & Save Changes Once you are finished making your selections, choose this menu or from the Exit menu to ensure the ...AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Load Setup Default Discard Changes Select Menu Item Specific Help This option save your changes before exiting. Exit & Discard Changes Select this option only if you do not want to save data to...
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Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the support DVD. Click an icon to display the specified information. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 5-7 Browse this DVD Displays the support DVD contents in graphical format. 5.2.7 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the motherboard.
Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the support DVD. Click an icon to display the specified information. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 5-7 Browse this DVD Displays the support DVD contents in graphical format. 5.2.7 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the motherboard.