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......iii Notices...vii Safety information viii About this guide ix M3N72-D 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 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 the CPU...
......iii Notices...vii Safety information viii About this guide ix M3N72-D 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 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 the CPU...
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... Polymer Capacitors! vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 1MHz increment Overclocking protection: - Web browser, file downloading and uploading* - ASUS AI Nap - ASUS MyLogo 2™ Intelligent overclocking tools: - vChipset: 4-step Chipset voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - M3N72-D specifications summary IEEE 1394 USB ASUS unique features Other features ASUS exclusive overclocking features LSI® FW322 controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports...
... Polymer Capacitors! vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 1MHz increment Overclocking protection: - Web browser, file downloading and uploading* - ASUS AI Nap - ASUS MyLogo 2™ Intelligent overclocking tools: - vChipset: 4-step Chipset voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - M3N72-D specifications summary IEEE 1394 USB ASUS unique features Other features ASUS exclusive overclocking features LSI® FW322 controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports...
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...ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). See page 2‑11 for details. 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... support and accelerates data transfer rate up to provide excellent system performance and overclocking capabilities. AMD® Socket AM2 Athlon™ Series / Sempron™ CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM2 Athlon™ Series / Sempron™ processors...
...ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). See page 2‑11 for details. 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... support and accelerates data transfer rate up to provide excellent system performance and overclocking capabilities. AMD® Socket AM2 Athlon™ Series / Sempron™ CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM2 Athlon™ Series / Sempron™ processors...
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S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to different destinations. See page 5-30 for details . • The bootup speed depends on system configurations. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on USB devices or SATA HDDs in IDE mode only. The onboard 8-channel HD ..., the system can real-time chnage the mode under operating system to suit your PC! ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. See page 5-31 for details. You can now enjoy Skype, IM, YouTube, ...
S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to different destinations. See page 5-30 for details . • The bootup speed depends on system configurations. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on USB devices or SATA HDDs in IDE mode only. The onboard 8-channel HD ..., the system can real-time chnage the mode under operating system to suit your PC! ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. See page 5-31 for details. You can now enjoy Skype, IM, YouTube, ...
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...; This feature allows you can easily monitor the critical components of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for details. 1.3.3 ASUS intelligent performance and overclocking features Precision Tweaker This feature allows you to overclock the CPU speed in case the system hangs due to...
...; This feature allows you can easily monitor the critical components of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for details. 1.3.3 ASUS intelligent performance and overclocking features Precision Tweaker This feature allows you to overclock the CPU speed in case the system hangs due to...
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To erase the RTC RAM 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on the power supply or unplug ...system setup information such as system passwords. Plug the power cord and turn off is required prior using C.P.R. For system failure due to pins 2-3. ASUS M3N72-D 2-25 You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to the chipset limitation, AC power off and on CLRTC jumper ...
To erase the RTC RAM 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on the power supply or unplug ...system setup information such as system passwords. Plug the power cord and turn off is required prior using C.P.R. For system failure due to pins 2-3. ASUS M3N72-D 2-25 You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to the chipset limitation, AC power off and on CLRTC jumper ...
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...: Select SubMenu F10: Save and Exit 4.4.1 JumperFree Configuration Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Advanced JumperFree Configuration Select Menu AI Tuning x Overclock Options CPU VTT Voltage Memory Voltage 1.2V HT Voltage NB CHIP Voltage x CPU Multiplier x CPU Frequency x PCIE Clock [Auto] Disabled...CPU and DIMMs you install on the motherboard. 4.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to individually set overclocking parameters. Select either one of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Auto Standard AI Overclock Allows you to change the settings ...
...: Select SubMenu F10: Save and Exit 4.4.1 JumperFree Configuration Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Advanced JumperFree Configuration Select Menu AI Tuning x Overclock Options CPU VTT Voltage Memory Voltage 1.2V HT Voltage NB CHIP Voltage x CPU Multiplier x CPU Frequency x PCIE Clock [Auto] Disabled...CPU and DIMMs you install on the motherboard. 4.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to individually set overclocking parameters. Select either one of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Auto Standard AI Overclock Allows you to change the settings ...
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...] [1.409V] CPU Multiplier [Auto] This item becomes user-configurable only when you set the memory voltage. Depending on the CPU model you to set the overclocking options. ASUS M3N72-D 4-19 Configuration options: [AUTO] [0.8000v] [0.8125v] [0.8250v] [0.8375v] [0.8500v] ~ [1.6250v] [1.6375v] [1.6500v] [1.6625v] [1.6750v] Memory Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the AI Tuning...
...] [1.409V] CPU Multiplier [Auto] This item becomes user-configurable only when you set the memory voltage. Depending on the CPU model you to set the overclocking options. ASUS M3N72-D 4-19 Configuration options: [AUTO] [0.8000v] [0.8125v] [0.8250v] [0.8375v] [0.8500v] ~ [1.6250v] [1.6375v] [1.6500v] [1.6625v] [1.6750v] Memory Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the AI Tuning...
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...Allows you to set the HyperTransport width between the CPU and the Northbridge. iGPU Frame Buffer Control [Auto] Allows you to enhance FSB overclocking ability or [Enabled] for EMI control. Set this item vary depending on the total memory size you to set the onboard GPU frame... when you set frame buffer size for EMI control. Configuration options: [Auto] [Always Enable] K8NB HT Speed [Auto] Allows you to enhance PCIE overclocking ability or [Down Spread] for onboard GPU. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PCIE Spread Spectrum [Disabled] Set to [Disabled] to enable or ...
...Allows you to set the HyperTransport width between the CPU and the Northbridge. iGPU Frame Buffer Control [Auto] Allows you to enhance FSB overclocking ability or [Enabled] for EMI control. Set this item vary depending on the total memory size you to set the onboard GPU frame... when you set frame buffer size for EMI control. Configuration options: [Auto] [Always Enable] K8NB HT Speed [Auto] Allows you to enhance PCIE overclocking ability or [Down Spread] for onboard GPU. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PCIE Spread Spectrum [Disabled] Set to [Disabled] to enable or ...
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...;3�N�7�2�-D� 5-33 The options on the AI Suite main window. 5.3.9 ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you can ... AI Booster button on the taskbar allow you to use the default settings, adjust CPU/ Memory/PCI-E frequency manually, or create and apply your personal overclocking configurations.
...;3�N�7�2�-D� 5-33 The options on the AI Suite main window. 5.3.9 ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you can ... AI Booster button on the taskbar allow you to use the default settings, adjust CPU/ Memory/PCI-E frequency manually, or create and apply your personal overclocking configurations.