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... viii About this guide ix M3N WS 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 unique features 1-4 1.3.3 ASUS intelligent performance and overclocking features 1-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.2.2 Layout contents 2-3 2.2.3 Placement direction 2-4 2.2.4 Screw holes 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-5 2.3.1 Installing the CPU 2-5 2.3.2 Installing the heatsink and fan...
... viii About this guide ix M3N WS 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 unique features 1-4 1.3.3 ASUS intelligent performance and overclocking features 1-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.2.2 Layout contents 2-3 2.2.3 Placement direction 2-4 2.2.4 Screw holes 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-5 2.3.1 Installing the CPU 2-5 2.3.2 Installing the heatsink and fan...
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Profile 3-39 3.7.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-41 3.8 Exit menu 3-42 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 ...SATA1/2/3/4 3-18 3.3.7 HDD SMART Monitoring 3-19 3.3.8 Installed Memory 3-19 3.3.9 Usable Memory 3-19 3.4 Advanced menu 3-20 3.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 3-20 3.4.2 Ai Net 2 3-22 3.4.3 CPU Configuration 3-22 3.4.4 Chipset 3-25 3.4.5 PCIPnP 3-27 3.4.6 Onboard Device Configuration 3-28 3.4.7 USB Configuration 3-30 3.5 Power menu 3-31 3.5.1 ACPI Suspend Type 3-31 3.5.2 ACPI APIC Support...
Profile 3-39 3.7.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-41 3.8 Exit menu 3-42 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 ...SATA1/2/3/4 3-18 3.3.7 HDD SMART Monitoring 3-19 3.3.8 Installed Memory 3-19 3.3.9 Usable Memory 3-19 3.4 Advanced menu 3-20 3.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 3-20 3.4.2 Ai Net 2 3-22 3.4.3 CPU Configuration 3-22 3.4.4 Chipset 3-25 3.4.5 PCIPnP 3-27 3.4.6 Onboard Device Configuration 3-28 3.4.7 USB Configuration 3-30 3.5 Power menu 3-31 3.5.1 ACPI Suspend Type 3-31 3.5.2 ACPI APIC Support...
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...is recommended. Integrated NVIDIA® 8 Series GPU - resolution up to 8 GB system memory * Due to 1920 x 1440 @ 60 Hz - M3N WS specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory VGA Expansion Slots Storage LAN AMD® Socket AM2/AM2+ for IDE mode) NVIDIA® MediaShield™ RAID supports RAID... support teaming function (continued on the next page) xi HyperTransport™ 3.0 interface for AM2+ CPU 2000 / 1600 MT/s for one DIMM per channel only. Supports up to www.asus.com or this user manual for the memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). ** When installing total memory...
...is recommended. Integrated NVIDIA® 8 Series GPU - resolution up to 8 GB system memory * Due to 1920 x 1440 @ 60 Hz - M3N WS specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory VGA Expansion Slots Storage LAN AMD® Socket AM2/AM2+ for IDE mode) NVIDIA® MediaShield™ RAID supports RAID... support teaming function (continued on the next page) xi HyperTransport™ 3.0 interface for AM2+ CPU 2000 / 1600 MT/s for one DIMM per channel only. Supports up to www.asus.com or this user manual for the memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). ** When installing total memory...
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...M3N WS specifications summary Internal I/O connectors 3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 6 x SATA connectors 1 x CPU Fan connector 2 x Chassis Fan connectors 1 x Power Fan connector 2 x IEEE1394a connectors 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x Chassis Intrusion connector 1 x CD audio in 1 x 24-pin ATX Power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX... 2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3 Support DVD contents Drivers BIOS flash utility under DOS ASUS Update Anti-virus Utility (OEM version) Form factor ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.5 cm) *Specifications...
...M3N WS specifications summary Internal I/O connectors 3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 6 x SATA connectors 1 x CPU Fan connector 2 x Chassis Fan connectors 1 x Power Fan connector 2 x IEEE1394a connectors 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x Chassis Intrusion connector 1 x CD audio in 1 x 24-pin ATX Power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX... 2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3 Support DVD contents Drivers BIOS flash utility under DOS ASUS Update Anti-virus Utility (OEM version) Form factor ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.5 cm) *Specifications...
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...DDR2 1066 support. AMD® Socket AM2+ Phenom™ FX / Phenom / Athlon™ / Sempron™ CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM2+ multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with HDMI/DVI... a smoother, faster computing environment. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union's Restriction on the environment. This is optimized with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). HyperTransport™ 3.0 support HyperTransport™ ...
...DDR2 1066 support. AMD® Socket AM2+ Phenom™ FX / Phenom / Athlon™ / Sempron™ CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM2+ multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with HDMI/DVI... a smoother, faster computing environment. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union's Restriction on the environment. This is optimized with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). HyperTransport™ 3.0 support HyperTransport™ ...
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... quickly providing precise system checks right after they switch on your PC! ASUS SASsaby cards support This motherboard is fully compatible with M3N WS motherboard (retail version), the G.P. You can now talk to adjust CPU frequency and vCore voltage, minimizing system noise and saving CPU power consumption at minimum power and noise when you are temporarily away...
... quickly providing precise system checks right after they switch on your PC! ASUS SASsaby cards support This motherboard is fully compatible with M3N WS motherboard (retail version), the G.P. You can now talk to adjust CPU frequency and vCore voltage, minimizing system noise and saving CPU power consumption at minimum power and noise when you are temporarily away...
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...for details. Q-Fan 2 ASUS Q-Fan2 technology intelligently adjusts both CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to system loading to the heatsink near the back IO ports, where it can be carried away by ASUS. ASUS M3N WS 1-5 Furthermore, it against ...Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). The Heat Pipe design is the most reliable fanless thermal solution to install side-flow fan or passive cooler. DO NOT uninstall the heat-pipe by the critical components to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your motherboard...
...for details. Q-Fan 2 ASUS Q-Fan2 technology intelligently adjusts both CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to system loading to the heatsink near the back IO ports, where it can be carried away by ASUS. ASUS M3N WS 1-5 Furthermore, it against ...Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). The Heat Pipe design is the most reliable fanless thermal solution to install side-flow fan or passive cooler. DO NOT uninstall the heat-pipe by the critical components to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your motherboard...
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...you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to the motherboard. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. See page 4-30 for details. 1.3.3 ASUS intelligent performance and overclocking features Precision Tweaker This feature allows you to convert... of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in Windows environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to overclock the CPU speed in case the system hangs due to overclocking. ASUS MyLogo 2™...
...you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to the motherboard. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. See page 4-30 for details. 1.3.3 ASUS intelligent performance and overclocking features Precision Tweaker This feature allows you to convert... of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in Windows environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to overclock the CPU speed in case the system hangs due to overclocking. ASUS MyLogo 2™...
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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 2-5 2.4 System memory 2-10 2.5 Expansion slots 2-17 2.6 Jumpers 2-21 2.7 Connectors 2-23 2.8 G.P. Diagnosis card installation 2-38 2.9 Starting up for the first time 2-41 2.10 Turning off the computer 2-42 ASUS M3N WS
Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-5 2.4 System memory 2-10 2.5 Expansion slots 2-17 2.6 Jumpers 2-21 2.7 Connectors 2-23 2.8 G.P. Diagnosis card installation 2-38 2.9 Starting up for the first time 2-41 2.10 Turning off the computer 2-42 ASUS M3N WS
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...ASUS M3N WS 2-3 Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 9. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 10. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) 13. NVIDIA GeForce 8200 Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA 1-4 [red], 7-pin SATA5-6 [black]) 7. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) 11. ATX... power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 2. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) 8. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) 6. PCI-X speed setting (3-pin PCIX_SPEED1) 15. 2.2.2 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. CPU Socket ...
...ASUS M3N WS 2-3 Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 9. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 10. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) 13. NVIDIA GeForce 8200 Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA 1-4 [red], 7-pin SATA5-6 [black]) 7. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) 11. ATX... power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 2. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) 8. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) 6. PCI-X speed setting (3-pin PCIX_SPEED1) 15. 2.2.2 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. CPU Socket ...
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... to a 90º angle; ASUS M3N WS 2-5 Socket lever Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. 2. The AM2+/AM2 socket has a different pinout from the 940-pin socket designed for the AM2+/AM2 socket. The CPU fits in completely. Locate the CPU socket on the socket...
... to a 90º angle; ASUS M3N WS 2-5 Socket lever Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. 2. The AM2+/AM2 socket has a different pinout from the 940-pin socket designed for the AM2+/AM2 socket. The CPU fits in completely. Locate the CPU socket on the socket...
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Position the CPU above the socket such that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with the heatsink package. 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it is in place. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that it fits in place, push down the socket lever to indicate that came with a small triangle. 4. Gold triangle Small triangle 5. The lever clicks on the side tab to secure the CPU. 3. When the CPU is locked. 6.
Position the CPU above the socket such that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with the heatsink package. 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it is in place. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that it fits in place, push down the socket lever to indicate that came with a small triangle. 4. Gold triangle Small triangle 5. The lever clicks on the side tab to secure the CPU. 3. When the CPU is locked. 6.
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...: 1. ASUS M3N WS 2-7 CPU fan CPU heatsink Retention module base Retention bracket Retention bracket lock Your boxed CPU heatsink and fan assembly should come with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. If the instructions in this section do not have to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components...
...: 1. ASUS M3N WS 2-7 CPU fan CPU heatsink Retention module base Retention bracket Retention bracket lock Your boxed CPU heatsink and fan assembly should come with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. If the instructions in this section do not have to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components...
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ASUS M3N WS 2-9 Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. • This connector is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. • Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! 5. When the fan and heatsink assembly is backward compatible with 3-pin CPU fans .
ASUS M3N WS 2-9 Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. • This connector is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. • Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! 5. When the fan and heatsink assembly is backward compatible with 3-pin CPU fans .
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M3N WS Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800MHz capability for AM2 CPU Vendor Part No. A-DATA M2OAD6G3H3160G1E53 512MB SS AD29608A8A-25EG A-DATA M2OAD6G3I4170I1E58 1GB DS AD26908A8A-25EG A-DATA M2OAD6H3J4171Q1E52 2GB DS AD20908A8A-25EG Apacer 78.91G9I.9K5 ...
M3N WS Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800MHz capability for AM2 CPU Vendor Part No. A-DATA M2OAD6G3H3160G1E53 512MB SS AD29608A8A-25EG A-DATA M2OAD6G3I4170I1E58 1GB DS AD26908A8A-25EG A-DATA M2OAD6H3J4171Q1E52 2GB DS AD20908A8A-25EG Apacer 78.91G9I.9K5 ...
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...-25KC 5 Patriot • • • UMAX D48001GP3-63BJU 1GB DS U2S12D30TP-8E N/A UMAX • • • UMAX D48002GP0-73BCU 2GB DS U2S12D30TP-8E N/A UMAX • ASUS M3N WS 2-13 M3N WS Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800MHz capability for AM2 CPU (continued) Vendor Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip No.
...-25KC 5 Patriot • • • UMAX D48001GP3-63BJU 1GB DS U2S12D30TP-8E N/A UMAX • • • UMAX D48002GP0-73BCU 2GB DS U2S12D30TP-8E N/A UMAX • ASUS M3N WS 2-13 M3N WS Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800MHz capability for AM2 CPU (continued) Vendor Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip No.
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...-CE6 4GB DS Super Talent T6UA 512C5 512MB SS Super Talent T6UB1GC5 1GB DS Transcend JM667QLU-1G 1GB SS Chip No. M3N WS Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capability for AM2 CPU Vendor Part No. AD29608A8A-3EG AD29608A8A-3EG NT5TU128M8BJ-3C AM4B5808CQJS7E AM4B5708JQJS7E AM4B5808CQJS7E 64M8CFEG 64M8CFEG Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package...
...-CE6 4GB DS Super Talent T6UA 512C5 512MB SS Super Talent T6UB1GC5 1GB DS Transcend JM667QLU-1G 1GB SS Chip No. M3N WS Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capability for AM2 CPU Vendor Part No. AD29608A8A-3EG AD29608A8A-3EG NT5TU128M8BJ-3C AM4B5808CQJS7E AM4B5708JQJS7E AM4B5808CQJS7E 64M8CFEG 64M8CFEG Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package...
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...8226; C*: Supports four modules inserted into both the yellow slots and the black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. ASUS M3N WS 2-15 M3N WS Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capability for the latest QVL. CL Transcend JM667QLU-2G 2GB DS TQ243ECF8 5 TwinMOS 8D-23JK5M2ETP ...; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Side(s): SS - Visit the ASUS website for AM2 CPU (continued) Vendor Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip No.
...8226; C*: Supports four modules inserted into both the yellow slots and the black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. ASUS M3N WS 2-15 M3N WS Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capability for the latest QVL. CL Transcend JM667QLU-2G 2GB DS TQ243ECF8 5 TwinMOS 8D-23JK5M2ETP ...; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Side(s): SS - Visit the ASUS website for AM2 CPU (continued) Vendor Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip No.
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... cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Plug the power cord and turn off is required prior using C.P.R. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. ASUS M3N WS 2-21 To erase the RTC RAM 1. Keep the cap...
... cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Plug the power cord and turn off is required prior using C.P.R. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. ASUS M3N WS 2-21 To erase the RTC RAM 1. Keep the cap...
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...In Front Speaker Out Mic In - This port is a configuration example for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information Using the CPU/Memory of the audio ports in 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration. Before enabling the HybridPower™ function, ensure that features different displays on ...These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for a high-definition multimedia interface (HDMI) connector. • This motherboard comes with the higher-version DVD player and drivers will affect the playback quality. Rear Speaker Out - 6-channel Line In Front...
...In Front Speaker Out Mic In - This port is a configuration example for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information Using the CPU/Memory of the audio ports in 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration. Before enabling the HybridPower™ function, ensure that features different displays on ...These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for a high-definition multimedia interface (HDMI) connector. • This motherboard comes with the higher-version DVD player and drivers will affect the playback quality. Rear Speaker Out - 6-channel Line In Front...