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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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M3N-HT Deluxe Series specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Other features Rear panel I/O ports Internal I /O 3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x COM connector 1 ...-pin ATX Power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector System Panel (Q-Connector) (continued on the next page) xiii 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 SATA 1 x LAN (RJ-45) 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 8-channel audio I /O connectors Intelligent overclocking tools...
M3N-HT Deluxe Series specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Other features Rear panel I/O ports Internal I /O 3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x COM connector 1 ...-pin ATX Power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector System Panel (Q-Connector) (continued on the next page) xiii 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 SATA 1 x LAN (RJ-45) 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 8-channel audio I /O connectors Intelligent overclocking tools...
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...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 capabilities with 2MB / 1MB / 512KB L2 cache based on the ...motherboard supports �AM��D® Socket AM2 single-core Athlon™ 64 / Sempron™ and dual-core Athlon™ 64 X2 / Athlon™ 64 FX processors with less power consumption. It's designed for enthusiast, extreme overclocking capability, ultimate gaming performance with the ASUS...
...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 capabilities with 2MB / 1MB / 512KB L2 cache based on the ...motherboard supports �AM��D® Socket AM2 single-core Athlon™ 64 / Sempron™ and dual-core Athlon™ 64 X2 / Athlon™ 64 FX processors with less power consumption. It's designed for enthusiast, extreme overclocking capability, ultimate gaming performance with the ASUS...
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... makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. ASUS Cool Mempipe (Mempipe Edition only) ASUS Cool Mempipe supports unparalleled memory overclocking via innovative thermal solutions. See pages 2-18 and 2-19 for details. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 1-5 ASUS Cool Mempipe supports the thermal dissipation of ...to the OS environment, simply click the mouse or press a key. 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�...
... makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. ASUS Cool Mempipe (Mempipe Edition only) ASUS Cool Mempipe supports unparalleled memory overclocking via innovative thermal solutions. See pages 2-18 and 2-19 for details. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 1-5 ASUS Cool Mempipe supports the thermal dissipation of ...to the OS environment, simply click the mouse or press a key. 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�...
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... HT Bus, and DRAM voltage in case the system hangs due to achieve the most precise settings for th ultimate customized overclocking configuration. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in 0.02V steps to overclocking...to DVI conversion adapter, this motherboard supports digital HDMI/DVI and analog D-Sub standards. �S�e�e��p�a�g�e� 2-27 for details. 1.3.3 ASUS intelligent performance and overclocking features HDMI/DVI/RGB support With the bundled HDMI to open the system chassis...
... HT Bus, and DRAM voltage in case the system hangs due to achieve the most precise settings for th ultimate customized overclocking configuration. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in 0.02V steps to overclocking...to DVI conversion adapter, this motherboard supports digital HDMI/DVI and analog D-Sub standards. �S�e�e��p�a�g�e� 2-27 for details. 1.3.3 ASUS intelligent performance and overclocking features HDMI/DVI/RGB support With the bundled HDMI to open the system chassis...
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M3N-HT DELUXE M3N-HT DELUXE Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Disable (Default) Enable • You do not need to clear ... system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! For system failure due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. You must turn ON the computer. 6. Plug the power cord and turn off is.... 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to overclocking. Remove the onboard battery. 3. Reinstall the battery. 5.
M3N-HT DELUXE M3N-HT DELUXE Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Disable (Default) Enable • You do not need to clear ... system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! For system failure due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. You must turn ON the computer. 6. Plug the power cord and turn off is.... 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to overclocking. Remove the onboard battery. 3. Reinstall the battery. 5.
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... Exit 4.4.1 JumperFree Configuration Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility JumperFree Configuration Select Menu AI Tuning [Auto] x Overclocking Options Disabled CPU Voltage [Auto] VDDA Voltage [Auto] Memory Voltage [Auto] NB BR04 CHIP Voltage [Auto] 1.2V HT Voltage [Auto] NB CHIP Voltage [Auto] x CPU Multiplier Auto x CPU Frequency 200 Item Specific Help Press...
... Exit 4.4.1 JumperFree Configuration Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility JumperFree Configuration Select Menu AI Tuning [Auto] x Overclocking Options Disabled CPU Voltage [Auto] VDDA Voltage [Auto] Memory Voltage [Auto] NB BR04 CHIP Voltage [Auto] 1.2V HT Voltage [Auto] NB CHIP Voltage [Auto] x CPU Multiplier Auto x CPU Frequency 200 Item Specific Help Press...
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...: [200]-[600] ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 4-19 Configuration options: [AUTO] [2.52V] [2.622V].[2.728V] [2.83V] Memory Voltage [Auto] Allows you to [Manual]. CPU Multiplier [Auto] This item appears when you set AI Tuning to set the VDDA voltage. Configuration options: [AUTO] [0.8000v] [0.8125v]...[1.6750v] [1.6875v] VDDA Voltage [AUTO] Allows you to [AI Overclock]. Overclock Options [Disabled...
...: [200]-[600] ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 4-19 Configuration options: [AUTO] [2.52V] [2.622V].[2.728V] [2.83V] Memory Voltage [Auto] Allows you to [Manual]. CPU Multiplier [Auto] This item appears when you set AI Tuning to set the VDDA voltage. Configuration options: [AUTO] [0.8000v] [0.8125v]...[1.6750v] [1.6875v] VDDA Voltage [AUTO] Allows you to [AI Overclock]. Overclock Options [Disabled...
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ASUS M��3�N��-H��T�D��e�lu�x�e��S�e�r�ie��s 5-33 After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment without the hassle ... icon on the Windows® OS taskbar and click the AI Booster 2 button on the AI Suite main window. 5.3.10 ASUS AI Booster 2 The ASUS AI Booster 2 application allows you to use the default settings, adjust CPU/ Memory/PCI-E frequency manually, or create and apply...
ASUS M��3�N��-H��T�D��e�lu�x�e��S�e�r�ie��s 5-33 After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment without the hassle ... icon on the Windows® OS taskbar and click the AI Booster 2 button on the AI Suite main window. 5.3.10 ASUS AI Booster 2 The ASUS AI Booster 2 application allows you to use the default settings, adjust CPU/ Memory/PCI-E frequency manually, or create and apply...