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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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...Windows® Vista only) Maximum shared memory of 512MB Supports HDMI™ Technology with max. resolution up to 1920 x 1440 @75Hz HDMI/DVI/RGB support Supports Microsoft® DirectX® 10,...65533;h�e��-G��o�) (continued on the next page) xi M3N-HT Deluxe Series specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory VGA Expansion slots Storage AMD®...DVI with max. R���e�f�e�r��t�o� www.asus.com for AM2 CPU Dual-channel memory architecture - 4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets ...
...Windows® Vista only) Maximum shared memory of 512MB Supports HDMI™ Technology with max. resolution up to 1920 x 1440 @75Hz HDMI/DVI/RGB support Supports Microsoft® DirectX® 10,...65533;h�e��-G��o�) (continued on the next page) xi M3N-HT Deluxe Series specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory VGA Expansion slots Storage AMD®...DVI with max. R���e�f�e�r��t�o� www.asus.com for AM2 CPU Dual-channel memory architecture - 4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets ...
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...;o��rt�s��a�t�b�a��c�k��I/�O� ASUS Express Gate: - ASUS AI Audio 2 ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS AI Gear 2 - M3N-HT Deluxe Series specifications summary LAN IEEE 1394 USB High Definition audio ASUS AI Lifestyle unique features NVIDIA Gigabit MAC Atheros F1 Gigabit PHY featuring AI NET2 LSI®...
...;o��rt�s��a�t�b�a��c�k��I/�O� ASUS Express Gate: - ASUS AI Audio 2 ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS AI Gear 2 - M3N-HT Deluxe Series specifications summary LAN IEEE 1394 USB High Definition audio ASUS AI Lifestyle unique features NVIDIA Gigabit MAC Atheros F1 Gigabit PHY featuring AI NET2 LSI®...
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... from 533 MHz up to 600 MHz at 0.0125V increment - M3N-HT Deluxe Series specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Other features Rear panel I/O ports Internal I /O...audio 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...at 1 MHz increment Overclocking protection: - 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 ...
... from 533 MHz up to 600 MHz at 0.0125V increment - M3N-HT Deluxe Series specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Other features Rear panel I/O ports Internal I /O...audio 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...at 1 MHz increment Overclocking protection: - 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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... cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable Accessories ASUS Cool 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; ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 1-1 Before you for buying an ASUS® M3N-HT Deluxe Series motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items...
... cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable Accessories ASUS Cool 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; ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 1-1 Before you for buying an ASUS® M3N-HT Deluxe Series motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items...
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...not needed and enables low-power operation when performance is supported by some applications nearly triple performance! PCIe 2.0 support This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for details. GeForce® Boost turbo-charges performance of the PCI Express 2.0 bus architecture...allows three graphics cards to efficiently work together to www.asus. HybridPower™ unleashes graphics performance when needed . Refer to the motherboard GPU for more information. For some of the AM2+ CPUs only. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 1-3 You can switch from the discrete GeForce®...
...not needed and enables low-power operation when performance is supported by some applications nearly triple performance! PCIe 2.0 support This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for details. GeForce® Boost turbo-charges performance of the PCI Express 2.0 bus architecture...allows three graphics cards to efficiently work together to www.asus. HybridPower™ unleashes graphics performance when needed . Refer to the motherboard GPU for more information. For some of the AM2+ CPUs only. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 1-3 You can switch from the discrete GeForce®...
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... Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. 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�...running at most. Fanless Design-Stack Cool 2 ASUS Stack Cool 2 is a fan-less and zero-noise cooling solution that lowers the temperature of CPU under operating system to dissipate heat these critical components generate. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 1-5 By lowering the memory and system...
... Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. 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�...running at most. Fanless Design-Stack Cool 2 ASUS Stack Cool 2 is a fan-less and zero-noise cooling solution that lowers the temperature of CPU under operating system to dissipate heat these critical components generate. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 1-5 By lowering the memory and system...
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... the utility and update the BIOS without the usual "fingers"- ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 1-7 Profile that allows users to the motherboard. With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your BIOS easily without entering Windows or the Hard Disk. ASUS O.C. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Update your...
... the utility and update the BIOS without the usual "fingers"- ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 1-7 Profile that allows users to the motherboard. With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your BIOS easily without entering Windows or the Hard Disk. ASUS O.C. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Update your...
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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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...a standby power LED. This is a reminder that you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is detached from the wall socket before touching any component. • Use a grounded wrist ...due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you should shut down the system...you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. M3N-HT DELUXE M3N-HT DELUXE Onboard LED SB_PWR ON OFF Standy Power Powered Off ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 2-1
...a standby power LED. This is a reminder that you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is detached from the wall socket before touching any component. • Use a grounded wrist ...due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you should shut down the system...you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. M3N-HT DELUXE M3N-HT DELUXE Onboard LED SB_PWR ON OFF Standy Power Powered Off ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 2-1
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Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis M3N-HT DELUXE 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that the motherboard fits into the holes indicated by circles to...
Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis M3N-HT DELUXE 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that the motherboard fits 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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... angle. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it 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. Locate ... 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information 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�...
... angle. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it 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. Locate ... 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information 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�...
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Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it is in place, push down the socket lever to indicate that it fits in place. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 2-7 When the CPU is locked. 6. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with the heatsink package. Gold triangle Small triangle 5. The lever clicks on the side tab to secure the CPU. Position the CPU above the socket such that came with a small triangle. 4. 3.
Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it is in place, push down the socket lever to indicate that it fits in place. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 2-7 When the CPU is locked. 6. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with the heatsink package. Gold triangle Small triangle 5. The lever clicks on the side tab to secure the CPU. Position the CPU above the socket such that came with a small triangle. 4. 3.
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Align the other end of the retention bracket to the retention module base. 3. A clicking sound denotes that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module base, otherwise you cannot snap the retention bracket in place. Make sure that the retention bracket is in place. 4. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 2-9 2. Attach one end of the retention bracket (near the retention bracket lock) to the module base. Push down the retention bracket lock on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to the retention module base.
Align the other end of the retention bracket to the retention module base. 3. A clicking sound denotes that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module base, otherwise you cannot snap the retention bracket in place. Make sure that the retention bracket is in place. 4. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 2-9 2. Attach one end of the retention bracket (near the retention bracket lock) to the module base. Push down the retention bracket lock on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to the retention module base.
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When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to plug this connector. • This connector is backward compatiable with old 3-pin CPU fan. 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. CPU_FAN M3N-HT DELUXE M3N-HT DELUXE CPU fan connector • Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM 5.
When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to plug this connector. • This connector is backward compatiable with old 3-pin CPU fan. 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. CPU_FAN M3N-HT DELUXE M3N-HT DELUXE CPU fan connector • Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM 5.
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...assembly. 2. Make sure that the ASUS logo faces to the fan and motherboard components. Carefully push down the fan until it snugly fits the heatsink, then connect the fan cable. 4. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 2-11 The photo shows the fan installed on the motherboard. • Plug the optional ...fan cable to the CHA_FAN1/2 connector on the motherboard. • Make sure the optional fan is installed correctly to ...
...assembly. 2. Make sure that the ASUS logo faces to the fan and motherboard components. Carefully push down the fan until it snugly fits the heatsink, then connect the fan cable. 4. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 2-11 The photo shows the fan installed on the motherboard. • Plug the optional ...fan cable to the CHA_FAN1/2 connector on the motherboard. • Make sure the optional fan is installed correctly to ...
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The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: M3N-HT DELUXE M3N-HT DELUXE 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.
The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: M3N-HT DELUXE M3N-HT DELUXE 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.