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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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... damage, contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are using the product, make sure all power cables from the existing system before you encounter technical... in municipal waste. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Make sure that your area. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from connectors, slots...
... damage, contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are using the product, make sure all power cables from the existing system before you encounter technical... in municipal waste. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Make sure that your area. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from connectors, slots...
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ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence and ways of shutting down the system. • Chapter 4: BIOS setup This...• Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ix It includes description of the support DVD that may have to the ASUS contact information. 2. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 5: Software support This chapter describes the contents of...
ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence and ways of shutting down the system. • Chapter 4: BIOS setup This...• Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ix It includes description of the support DVD that may have to the ASUS contact information. 2. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 5: Software support This chapter describes the contents of...
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
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... 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; 1.1 Welcome! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M3N-HT Deluxe Series motherboard!
... 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; 1.1 Welcome! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M3N-HT Deluxe Series motherboard!
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... Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European...65533;�t�h��l�o�n 64 FX / Athlon™ 64 / Sempron™ CPU support This motherboard supports �AM��D® Socket AM2 single-core Athlon™ 64 / Sempron™ and dual-core...174; Socket AM2+ Phenom™ FX / Phenom / Athlon™ / Sempron™ CPU support This motherboard supports�A�M�D�® Socket AM2+ multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking...
... Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European...65533;�t�h��l�o�n 64 FX / Athlon™ 64 / Sempron™ CPU support This motherboard supports �AM��D® Socket AM2 single-core Athlon™ 64 / Sempron™ and dual-core...174; Socket AM2+ Phenom™ FX / Phenom / Athlon™ / Sempron™ CPU support This motherboard supports�A�M�D�® Socket AM2+ multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking...
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...other memory demanding applications. com for more information. For some of NVIDIA discrete graphics cards when combined with this series motherboard GPUs. Hybrid SLI technology today includes two primary features: GeForce® Boost and HybridPower™. GeForce® Boost...technology is not needed and enables low-power operation when performance is a unique hybrid multi-GPU technology built upon NVIDIA. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 1-3 NVIDIA® 3-�W��a�y��S�L��I S�c�a��la�b...
...other memory demanding applications. com for more information. For some of NVIDIA discrete graphics cards when combined with this series motherboard GPUs. Hybrid SLI technology today includes two primary features: GeForce® Boost and HybridPower™. GeForce® Boost...technology is not needed and enables low-power operation when performance is a unique hybrid multi-GPU technology built upon NVIDIA. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 1-3 NVIDIA® 3-�W��a�y��S�L��I S�c�a��la�b...
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...;d�e��ta��il�s�. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to external home theater audio systems via coaxial and optical S/PDIF (SONY-PHILIPS Digital Interface) Out...JBOD configurations for audio/video appliances such as digital television, digital video camcorders, storage peripherals, and other PC portable devices. HDMI Interface HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is ideal for the early future and is a set of digital video standards that simultaneously ...
...;d�e��ta��il�s�. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to external home theater audio systems via coaxial and optical S/PDIF (SONY-PHILIPS Digital Interface) Out...JBOD configurations for audio/video appliances such as digital television, digital video camcorders, storage peripherals, and other PC portable devices. HDMI Interface HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is ideal for the early future and is a set of digital video standards that simultaneously ...
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...and system temperatures, the Cool Mempipe contributes to dissipate heat these critical components generate. 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��... choose from profiles to the OS environment, simply click the mouse or press a key. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 1-5 See pages 2-18 and 2-19 for details. Fanless Design-Stack Cool 2 ASUS Stack Cool 2 is a fan-less and zero-noise cooling solution that lowers the temperature ...
...and system temperatures, the Cool Mempipe contributes to dissipate heat these critical components generate. 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��... choose from profiles to the OS environment, simply click the mouse or press a key. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 1-5 See pages 2-18 and 2-19 for details. Fanless Design-Stack Cool 2 ASUS Stack Cool 2 is a fan-less and zero-noise cooling solution that lowers the temperature ...
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...65533;-�1�3��f�o�r�d��e�ta��il�s�. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction ASUS Crystal Sound This feature can be carried away by yourself. Fanless Design-Heat-pipe The Heat Pipe design effectively directs the heat... options for users to install side-flow fan or passive cooler. The purpose of the innovative heat pipe design on this motherboard is that expands the overall sound field without introducing a picket fencing effect. Preserving the dialogue or solo performances with downmixing ...
...65533;-�1�3��f�o�r�d��e�ta��il�s�. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction ASUS Crystal Sound This feature can be carried away by yourself. Fanless Design-Heat-pipe The Heat Pipe design effectively directs the heat... options for users to install side-flow fan or passive cooler. The purpose of the innovative heat pipe design on this motherboard is that expands the overall sound field without introducing a picket fencing effect. Preserving the dialogue or solo performances with downmixing ...
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...4-5 and 4-41 for details. Simply press the predefined hotkey to share and distribute their favorite settings. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 1-7 ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without entering Windows or the Hard Disk. With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your...based flash utility. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you easy ways to Skype limitation under Linux OS, file downloading and uploading are not supported under Skype. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to the motherboard. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ...
...4-5 and 4-41 for details. Simply press the predefined hotkey to share and distribute their favorite settings. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 1-7 ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without entering Windows or the Hard Disk. With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your...based flash utility. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you easy ways to Skype limitation under Linux OS, file downloading and uploading are not supported under Skype. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to the motherboard. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ...
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... adjust the northbridge voltage, HT Bus, and DRAM voltage in case the system hangs due to achieve the most precise settings for details. 1.3.3 ASUS intelligent performance and overclocking features HDMI/DVI/RGB support With the bundled HDMI to achieve astounding overclocking results without any hassles! The interface of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting...
... adjust the northbridge voltage, HT Bus, and DRAM voltage in case the system hangs due to achieve the most precise settings for details. 1.3.3 ASUS intelligent performance and overclocking features HDMI/DVI/RGB support With the bundled HDMI to achieve astounding overclocking results without any hassles! The interface of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting...
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This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. 2 Hardware information
This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. 2 Hardware information
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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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...of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. This is a reminder that you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is detached from the ... up to indicate 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 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you should shut down...
...of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. This is a reminder that you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is detached from the ... up to indicate 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 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you should shut down...
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... this side towards the rear of the chassis M3N-HT DELUXE 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that the motherboard fits into it into the holes indicated by circles to...
... this side towards the rear of the chassis M3N-HT DELUXE 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that the motherboard fits into it into the holes indicated by circles to...
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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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2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an �A�M�2��+�/A��M�2���s��o��c��k���e�t... lever Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. The AM2+/AM2 socket has a different pinout from the 940-pin socket designed for the AM2+/AM2 socket. Make sure you use a CPU designed for the AMD Opteron processor. M3N-HT DELUXE M3N-HT DELUXE CPU SOCKET AM2+/AM2 2.
2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an �A�M�2��+�/A��M�2���s��o��c��k���e�t... lever Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. The AM2+/AM2 socket has a different pinout from the 940-pin socket designed for the AM2+/AM2 socket. Make sure you use a CPU designed for the AMD Opteron processor. M3N-HT DELUXE M3N-HT DELUXE CPU SOCKET AM2+/AM2 2.
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... / Sempron processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that you install the heatsink and fan assembly.... Make sure that a Thermal Interface Material is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. 2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information CPU fan CPU ...
... / Sempron processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that you install the heatsink and fan assembly.... Make sure that a Thermal Interface Material is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. 2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information CPU fan CPU ...