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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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...that the power cables for disposal of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that the product (electrical, electronic equipment, and mercury-containing button cell battery) should not be placed in any damage, contact...system, ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are not sure about the voltage of electronic products. If you encounter...
...that the power cables for disposal of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that the product (electrical, electronic equipment, and mercury-containing button cell battery) should not be placed in any damage, contact...system, ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are not sure about the voltage of electronic products. If you encounter...
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... chapter describes the features of the support DVD that may have to perform when installing system components. 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 the ... information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of shutting down...
... chapter describes the features of the support DVD that may have to perform when installing system components. 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 the ... information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of shutting down...
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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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...items in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 1-1 1.1 Welcome! The motherboard delivers a host of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M3N-HT Deluxe Series motherboard! Before you for the following items. Motherboard ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series I/O modules 1 x Multi... 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;
...items in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 1-1 1.1 Welcome! The motherboard delivers a host of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M3N-HT Deluxe Series motherboard! Before you for the following items. Motherboard ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series I/O modules 1 x Multi... 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;
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...8482; 64 X2 / �A��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 Athlon™ 64 X2 ... un-buffered DDR2 800 memory support, and AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union's Restriction on 64-bit architecture. It features dual-channel DDR2 1066 memory support and ...
...8482; 64 X2 / �A��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 Athlon™ 64 X2 ... un-buffered DDR2 800 memory support, and AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union's Restriction on 64-bit architecture. It features dual-channel DDR2 1066 memory support and ...
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...HybridPower™ unleashes graphics performance when needed and enables low-power operation when performance is not needed. Native DDR2 1066 support This motherboard natively supports DDR2 1066. See page 2‑12 for more information. NVIDIA® 3-�W��a�y��S...Link Interface) takes advantage of the increased bandwidth of NVIDIA discrete graphics cards when combined with this series motherboard GPUs. Refer to the motherboard GPU for double speed and bandwidth which enhances system performance. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 1-3
...HybridPower™ unleashes graphics performance when needed and enables low-power operation when performance is not needed. Native DDR2 1066 support This motherboard natively supports DDR2 1066. See page 2‑12 for more information. NVIDIA® 3-�W��a�y��S...Link Interface) takes advantage of the increased bandwidth of NVIDIA discrete graphics cards when combined with this series motherboard GPUs. Refer to the motherboard GPU for double speed and bandwidth which enhances system performance. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 1-3
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... copy protection such as digital television, digital video camcorders, storage peripherals, and other PC portable devices. 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 jacks.It allows... HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is ideal for full HD 1080p visuals. See pages 2-25 and 2-31 for details. See pages 2-26 and 2-30 for six SATA 3 Gb/s connectors. Serial ATA 3 Gb/s technology and SATA-On-The-Go This motherboard supports the next-generation ...
... copy protection such as digital television, digital video camcorders, storage peripherals, and other PC portable devices. 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 jacks.It allows... HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is ideal for full HD 1080p visuals. See pages 2-25 and 2-31 for details. See pages 2-26 and 2-30 for six SATA 3 Gb/s connectors. Serial ATA 3 Gb/s technology and SATA-On-The-Go This motherboard supports the next-generation ...
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...enhances the overclocking capability. AI Gear 2 AI Gear 2 allows you are temporarily away. 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��p...generate. You can continue running at minimum power and noise when you to choose from profiles to suit your needs. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 1-5 ASUS Cool Mempipe supports the thermal dissipation of memory modules on the printed circuit board (PCB) to the OS environment, ...
...enhances the overclocking capability. AI Gear 2 AI Gear 2 allows you are temporarily away. 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��p...generate. You can continue running at minimum power and noise when you to choose from profiles to suit your needs. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 1-5 ASUS Cool Mempipe supports the thermal dissipation of memory modules on the printed circuit board (PCB) to the OS environment, ...
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... options for users to install side-flow fan or passive cooler. The purpose of the innovative heat pipe design on this motherboard is the most reliable fanless thermal solution to -life high quality audio. �S�e�e��p�a��g...65533;f�o�r�d��e�ta��il�s�. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Optional Fan (for details. ASUS Crystal Sound This feature can be carried away by yourself. Noise Filter This feature detects repetitive and stationary noises (non-voice signals) ...
... options for users to install side-flow fan or passive cooler. The purpose of the innovative heat pipe design on this motherboard is the most reliable fanless thermal solution to -life high quality audio. �S�e�e��p�a��g...65533;f�o�r�d��e�ta��il�s�. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Optional Fan (for details. ASUS Crystal Sound This feature can be carried away by yourself. Noise Filter This feature detects repetitive and stationary noises (non-voice signals) ...
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...static electricity and shields it convenient and easy to launch the utility and update the BIOS without entering the OS. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Profile that allows users to share and distribute their favorite settings. The BIOS settings can now enjoy Skype, IM, ... Linux OS, file downloading and uploading are not supported under Skype. See page 2-38 for details. ASUS O.C. See pages 4-5 and 4-41 for details. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 1-7 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you to instantly surf the Internet without entering Windows or the Hard Disk...
...static electricity and shields it convenient and easy to launch the utility and update the BIOS without entering the OS. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Profile that allows users to share and distribute their favorite settings. The BIOS settings can now enjoy Skype, IM, ... Linux OS, file downloading and uploading are not supported under Skype. See page 2-38 for details. ASUS O.C. See pages 4-5 and 4-41 for details. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 1-7 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you to instantly surf the Internet without entering Windows or the Hard Disk...
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... HT Bus, and DRAM voltage in case the system hangs due to overclocking. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in 0.02V steps to achieve the most precise settings for details. 1.3.3 ASUS intelligent performance and overclocking features HDMI/...overclocking results without any hassles! The localized BIOS setup menu helps you to select the language of this motherboard can support both DVI and HDMI output. ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you configure your screen. �S�e�e��p...
... HT Bus, and DRAM voltage in case the system hangs due to overclocking. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in 0.02V steps to achieve the most precise settings for details. 1.3.3 ASUS intelligent performance and overclocking features HDMI/...overclocking results without any hassles! The localized BIOS setup menu helps you to select the language of this motherboard can support both DVI and HDMI output. ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you configure your screen. �S�e�e��p...
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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 This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components.
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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
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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... bag 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. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from...
... bag 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. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from...
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... place it . Do not overtighten the screws! Place this side towards the rear of your chassis to ensure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis M3N-HT DELUXE 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information Failure to the chassis. Make sure to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation...
... place it . Do not overtighten the screws! Place this side towards the rear of your chassis to ensure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis M3N-HT DELUXE 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information Failure to the chassis. Make sure to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation...
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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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... CPU! 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. M3N-HT DELUXE M3N-HT DELUXE CPU SOCKET AM2+/AM2 2. Socket lever Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to a 90º angle. 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an �A�M�2��+�/A��... 90º angle; Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. otherwise, the CPU will not fit in only one correct orientation. The AM2+/AM2 socket has a different pinout from the 940...
... CPU! 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. M3N-HT DELUXE M3N-HT DELUXE CPU SOCKET AM2+/AM2 2. Socket lever Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to a 90º angle. 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an �A�M�2��+�/A��... 90º angle; Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. otherwise, the CPU will not fit in only one correct orientation. The AM2+/AM2 socket has a different pinout from the 940...
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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.... To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. 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 If the instructions in...
.../ 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.... To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. 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 If the instructions in...