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... off the computer 3-2 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function 3-2 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch 3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility 4-1 4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-4 4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 4-5 4.1.4 Updating the BIOS 4-6 4.1.5 Saving the current BIOS file 4-8 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-9 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-10 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-10 4.2.3 Legend bar 4-11 4.2.4 Menu items 4-11 4.2.5 Sub-menu items...
... off the computer 3-2 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function 3-2 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch 3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility 4-1 4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-4 4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 4-5 4.1.4 Updating the BIOS 4-6 4.1.5 Saving the current BIOS file 4-8 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-9 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-10 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-10 4.2.3 Legend bar 4-11 4.2.4 Menu items 4-11 4.2.5 Sub-menu items...
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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 tells how to perform when installing system components. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 5: Software support This chapter describes the...
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 tells how to perform when installing system components. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 5: Software support This chapter describes the...
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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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... connections. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Profile that allows users to the motherboard. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 1-7 With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your BIOS easily without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. See page 4-39 for details. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Update your motherboard against static electricity and...
... connections. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Profile that allows users to the motherboard. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 1-7 With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your BIOS easily without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. See page 4-39 for details. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Update your motherboard against static electricity and...
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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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... disk or a USB flash disk.) 3. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support DVDin the optical drive. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 4-1 ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in the future. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or Award BIOS Flash utilities. 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you update the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) Refer to...
... disk or a USB flash disk.) 3. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support DVDin the optical drive. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 4-1 ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in the future. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or Award BIOS Flash utilities. 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you update the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) Refer to...
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The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. click Auto Select. Click Next. 4-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Select Update BIOS from the 3.
The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. click Auto Select. Click Next. 4-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Select Update BIOS from the 3.
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... avail all its features. M3NHTDLX.BIN M3NHTDLX ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 4-3 The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Open window, then click Open. 4. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to complete the update process. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by...
... avail all its features. M3NHTDLX.BIN M3NHTDLX ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 4-3 The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Open window, then click Open. 4. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to complete the update process. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by...
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.... Press + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). When the correct BIOS file is found , EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. • This function can launch the EZ Flash 2 by pressing + during POST to a floppy disk or a USB flash disk, then restart the system. 3. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 4-5
.... Press + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). When the correct BIOS file is found , EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. • This function can launch the EZ Flash 2 by pressing + during POST to a floppy disk or a USB flash disk, then restart the system. 3. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 4-5
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... for the motherboard. The Award BIOS Flash Utility screen appears. 4-6 Chapter 4: BIOS setup You need to Flash Type - All Rights Reserved the name of paper. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for ASUS V1.17 ...(C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. the folder of the support DVDto the floppy disk, DVDROM or a USB flash disk with the latest BIOS file. 3. Write the BIOS filename on a piece of the disk For MCP72XE-M3N-HT-D-00 DATE:01/04/2008 assignment) to switch to type the exact BIOS filename at the DOS prompt. 2. 4.1.4 Updating...
... for the motherboard. The Award BIOS Flash Utility screen appears. 4-6 Chapter 4: BIOS setup You need to Flash Type - All Rights Reserved the name of paper. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for ASUS V1.17 ...(C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. the folder of the support DVDto the floppy disk, DVDROM or a USB flash disk with the latest BIOS file. 3. Write the BIOS filename on a piece of the disk For MCP72XE-M3N-HT-D-00 DATE:01/04/2008 assignment) to switch to type the exact BIOS filename at the DOS prompt. 2. 4.1.4 Updating...
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... in the File Name to Continue Write OK F1 Reset No Update Write Fail ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 4-7 All Rights Reserved field, then press . File Name to restart the system. Remove the disk then press to Program: M3NHTDLX.bin Programming Flash Memory - Type the BIOS file name in the floppy disk, (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. Press...
... in the File Name to Continue Write OK F1 Reset No Update Write Fail ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 4-7 All Rights Reserved field, then press . File Name to restart the system. Remove the disk then press to Program: M3NHTDLX.bin Programming Flash Memory - Type the BIOS file name in the floppy disk, (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. Press...
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...test routines. This section explains how to use as possible. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 4-9 Press during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to ensure system compatibility and stability. 4.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable Low-Pin Count (LPC) chip that the...The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for this motherboard. Even if you wish to "Run Setup." If you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your BIOS." Do this utility. See section "4.8 Exit Menu." • The BIOS setup screens shown in section "4.1 Managing and updating your ...
...test routines. This section explains how to use as possible. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 4-9 Press during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to ensure system compatibility and stability. 4.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable Low-Pin Count (LPC) chip that the...The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for this motherboard. Even if you wish to "Run Setup." If you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your BIOS." Do this utility. See section "4.8 Exit Menu." • The BIOS setup screens shown in section "4.1 Managing and updating your ...
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...the "xxx.CMO" file can be loaded. A pop-up message will inform you when the loading process finishes. • Suggest only to update the BIOS file coming from File. Turn on the system. 3. Press to switch between drives before the correct "xxx.CMO" file is found. Follow the... instructions below to load the BIOS file. 1. Enter the BIOS setup program. Go to the "Tools" menu to select "Save to select ASUS O.C. Enter BIOS setup program. Press then the setup screen will appear. 4. Press to switch between the...
...the "xxx.CMO" file can be loaded. A pop-up message will inform you when the loading process finishes. • Suggest only to update the BIOS file coming from File. Turn on the system. 3. Press to switch between drives before the correct "xxx.CMO" file is found. Follow the... instructions below to load the BIOS file. 1. Enter the BIOS setup program. Go to the "Tools" menu to select "Save to select ASUS O.C. Enter BIOS setup program. Press then the setup screen will appear. 4. Press to switch between the...
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... , a confirmation message appears. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility B325 FLASH TYPE: SST 25VF020B /3.3V Current ROM BOARD: M3N-HT DELUXE VER: 0110 DATE: 01/04/2008 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select [Tab] Switch [S] Save [ESC] Exit [Up/Down/Home/End] Move ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 4-41 Press any key to...
... , a confirmation message appears. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility B325 FLASH TYPE: SST 25VF020B /3.3V Current ROM BOARD: M3N-HT DELUXE VER: 0110 DATE: 01/04/2008 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select [Tab] Switch [S] Save [ESC] Exit [Up/Down/Home/End] Move ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 4-41 Press any key to...
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... technology that allows you can connect to update the motherboard BIOS in your computer. View the online help for updates. Ulead PhotoImpact 12 SE Installs the Ulead PhotoImpact 12 SE software. ASUS AI Suite Installs the ASUS AI Suite. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you can enjoy watching...
... technology that allows you can connect to update the motherboard BIOS in your computer. View the online help for updates. Ulead PhotoImpact 12 SE Installs the Ulead PhotoImpact 12 SE software. ASUS AI Suite Installs the ASUS AI Suite. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you can enjoy watching...
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... the Power‑On Self-Tests (POST). To launch the ASUS MyLogo2™: 1. The ASUS MyLogo window appears. 6. The boot logo is set to [Enabled] if you through the installation. See section 4.1.4 Updating the BIOS. • Make sure that came with the software application for... BIOS, then click Next. 4. Select Options from the drop down menu, then click Next. 3. Select Update BIOS from a file from the drop down menu, then click Next. 5. 5.3 Software information Most of your original BIOS file, or obtain the latest BIOS version from the support DVD. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series...
... the Power‑On Self-Tests (POST). To launch the ASUS MyLogo2™: 1. The ASUS MyLogo window appears. 6. The boot logo is set to [Enabled] if you through the installation. See section 4.1.4 Updating the BIOS. • Make sure that came with the software application for... BIOS, then click Next. 4. Select Options from the drop down menu, then click Next. 3. Select Update BIOS from a file from the drop down menu, then click Next. 5. 5.3 Software information Most of your original BIOS file, or obtain the latest BIOS version from the support DVD. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series...
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When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to load the new boot logo. 10. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8. 7. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to your desired size by clicking on the Ratio box. 9. Adjust the boot image to display the new boot logo during POST. 5-10 Chapter 5: Software support
When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to load the new boot logo. 10. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8. 7. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to your desired size by clicking on the Ratio box. 9. Adjust the boot image to display the new boot logo during POST. 5-10 Chapter 5: Software support
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...Updater to update your existing Express Gate software to new versions or to enable or disable the ASUS Express Gate feature. Express Gate software is ever corrupted. Set to [No] to keep the user data and personal information you to restore the Express Gate software if it from the ASUS support website. Phoenix-Award BIOS... CMOS Setup Utility Tools ASUS Express Gate Select Menu Express Gate Enter OS Timer Reset User Date [Enabled] [10...
...Updater to update your existing Express Gate software to new versions or to enable or disable the ASUS Express Gate feature. Express Gate software is ever corrupted. Set to [No] to keep the user data and personal information you to restore the Express Gate software if it from the ASUS support website. Phoenix-Award BIOS... CMOS Setup Utility Tools ASUS Express Gate Select Menu Express Gate Enter OS Timer Reset User Date [Enabled] [10...