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... 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 2-6 2.3.2 Installing the heatsink and fan...
... 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 2-6 2.3.2 Installing the heatsink and fan...
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... 4-17 4.3.8 Usable Memory 4-17 4.4 Advanced menu 4-18 4.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 4-18 4.4.2 Ai Net 2 4-20 4.4.3 CPU Configuration 4-20 4.4.4 Chipset 4-21 4.4.5 PCIPnP 4-23 4.4.6 Onboard Device Configuration 4-24 4.4.7 USB Configuration 4-26 4.5 Power ... Boot menu 4-31 4.6.1 Boot Device Priority 4-31 4.6.2 Removable Drives 4-31 4.6.3 Boot Settings Configuration 4-32 4.6.4 Security 4-33 4.7 Tools menu 4-35 4.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 4-35 4.7.2 Express Gate 4-36 4.8 Exit menu 4-37 Chapter 5: Software support 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support DVD information 5-1 ...
... 4-17 4.3.8 Usable Memory 4-17 4.4 Advanced menu 4-18 4.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 4-18 4.4.2 Ai Net 2 4-20 4.4.3 CPU Configuration 4-20 4.4.4 Chipset 4-21 4.4.5 PCIPnP 4-23 4.4.6 Onboard Device Configuration 4-24 4.4.7 USB Configuration 4-26 4.5 Power ... Boot menu 4-31 4.6.1 Boot Device Priority 4-31 4.6.2 Removable Drives 4-31 4.6.3 Boot Settings Configuration 4-32 4.6.4 Security 4-33 4.7 Tools menu 4-35 4.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 4-35 4.7.2 Express Gate 4-36 4.8 Exit menu 4-37 Chapter 5: Software support 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support DVD information 5-1 ...
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...65533;�M���u��lt�i-�S�t�r�e�a�m��in�g� - Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for Phenom™ FX / Phenom™ / Athlon™ / Sempron™ processors AMD Cool 'n' ...to 140W NVIDIA® nForce 750a SLI Up to 5200 MT/s; Supports Microsoft® DirectX 10, OpenGL 2.0, Pixel Shader 4.0 - M3N72-D specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory VGA Expansion slots Storage LAN High Definition audio AMD® Socket AM2/AM2+ for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors...
...65533;�M���u��lt�i-�S�t�r�e�a�m��in�g� - Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for Phenom™ FX / Phenom™ / Athlon™ / Sempron™ processors AMD Cool 'n' ...to 140W NVIDIA® nForce 750a SLI Up to 5200 MT/s; Supports Microsoft® DirectX 10, OpenGL 2.0, Pixel Shader 4.0 - M3N72-D specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory VGA Expansion slots Storage LAN High Definition audio AMD® Socket AM2/AM2+ for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors...
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... from 200MHz up to 1066MHz - Web browser, file downloading and uploading* - ASUS Noise Filter ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS O.C. AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner) - vChipset: 4-step Chipset voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the rear panel) ASUS Express Gate: - ASUS AI Nap - FSB tuning from 533MHz up to 200 MHz at 1MHz...
... from 200MHz up to 1066MHz - Web browser, file downloading and uploading* - ASUS Noise Filter ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS O.C. AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner) - vChipset: 4-step Chipset voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the rear panel) ASUS Express Gate: - ASUS AI Nap - FSB tuning from 533MHz up to 200 MHz at 1MHz...
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...M3N72-D specifications summary Rear panel I/O ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x S/PDIF Out (Coaxial) 1 x HDMI Out 1 x IEEE 1394a port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 8-channel audio I/O Internal I/O connectors 3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x COM connector 1 x VGA connector 1 x IDE connector 6 x SATA connectors 1 x CPU..., DMI 2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0, ASUS EZ Flash 2 Support DVD contents Drivers Express Gate ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update Anti-virus Utility (OEM version) Form factor ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5...
...M3N72-D specifications summary Rear panel I/O ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x S/PDIF Out (Coaxial) 1 x HDMI Out 1 x IEEE 1394a port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 8-channel audio I/O Internal I/O connectors 3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x COM connector 1 x VGA connector 1 x IDE connector 6 x SATA connectors 1 x CPU..., DMI 2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0, ASUS EZ Flash 2 Support DVD contents Drivers Express Gate ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update Anti-virus Utility (OEM version) Form factor ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5...
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...processors. It is supported by AM2+ CPUs only. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with AMD®'s latest AM2+ and multi-core CPUs to provide excellent system performance and overclocking capabilities..., faster computing environment. 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 less power consumption...
...processors. It is supported by AM2+ CPUs only. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with AMD®'s latest AM2+ and multi-core CPUs to provide excellent system performance and overclocking capabilities..., faster computing environment. 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 less power consumption...
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...Gear 2 allows you to instantly surf the Internet without converting it to analog format, and therefore well preserves signal quality. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. You can continue running at most. See page 5-... and saving CPU power consumption at minimum power and noise when you want! You can now enjoy Skype, IM, YouTube, webmail and Internet file downloads and sharing whenever and wherever you are temporarily away. S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient ...
...Gear 2 allows you to instantly surf the Internet without converting it to analog format, and therefore well preserves signal quality. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. You can continue running at most. See page 5-... and saving CPU power consumption at minimum power and noise when you want! You can now enjoy Skype, IM, YouTube, webmail and Internet file downloads and sharing whenever and wherever you are temporarily away. S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient ...
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... ensure quiet, cool and efficient operation. Q-Fan 2 ASUS Q-Fan2 technology intelligently adjusts both CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to system loading to...ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. See page 2-41 for details. ASUS M3N72-D 1-5 See page 4-29 and 5-32 for details. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS...ASUS Crystal Sound This feature can enhance speech-centric applications like computer fans, air conditioners, and other background noises then eliminates it convenient and easy to the motherboard...
... ensure quiet, cool and efficient operation. Q-Fan 2 ASUS Q-Fan2 technology intelligently adjusts both CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to system loading to...ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. See page 2-41 for details. ASUS M3N72-D 1-5 See page 4-29 and 5-32 for details. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS...ASUS Crystal Sound This feature can enhance speech-centric applications like computer fans, air conditioners, and other background noises then eliminates it convenient and easy to the motherboard...
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AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you to convert your screen. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in Windows environment without the hassle of the computer. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for... as well as those that allows the user to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. When using ASUS PC Probe II, you to fine tune the CPU/memory voltage and gradually increase the memory, Front Side Bus (FSB) and PCI Express frequency at 1MHz increment to ...
AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you to convert your screen. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in Windows environment without the hassle of the computer. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for... as well as those that allows the user to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. When using ASUS PC Probe II, you to fine tune the CPU/memory voltage and gradually increase the memory, Front Side Bus (FSB) and PCI Express frequency at 1MHz increment to ...
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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 2-11 2.5 Expansion slots 2-21 2.6 Jumper 2-25 2.7 Connectors 2-26 ASUS M3N72-D
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 2-11 2.5 Expansion slots 2-21 2.6 Jumper 2-25 2.7 Connectors 2-26 ASUS M3N72-D
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... the socket to a 90º angle; Locate the CPU socket on the socket and damaging the CPU! 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. The AM2+/AM2 socket has a different pinout from the 940-pin socket designed for the AM2+/AM2 socket. ... prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. 2. otherwise, the CPU will not fit in only one correct orientation. The CPU fits in completely. 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information Make sure you use a CPU designed for the AMD Opteron processor. 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an �A�M�...
... the socket to a 90º angle; Locate the CPU socket on the socket and damaging the CPU! 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. The AM2+/AM2 socket has a different pinout from the 940-pin socket designed for the AM2+/AM2 socket. ... prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. 2. otherwise, the CPU will not fit in only one correct orientation. The CPU fits in completely. 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information Make sure you use a CPU designed for the AMD Opteron processor. 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an �A�M�...
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When the CPU is locked. 6. ASUS M3N72-D 2-7 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. 3. The lever clicks on the side tab to indicate that it fits in place, push down the socket lever to secure the CPU. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it is in place. Gold triangle Small triangle 5. Position the CPU above the socket such that came with a small triangle. 4.
When the CPU is locked. 6. ASUS M3N72-D 2-7 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. 3. The lever clicks on the side tab to indicate that it fits in place, push down the socket lever to secure the CPU. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it is in place. Gold triangle Small triangle 5. Position the CPU above the socket such that came with a small triangle. 4.
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...65533; 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. Place the...module base. • The retention module base is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. 2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Make sure that a Thermal Interface Material is ...
...65533; 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. Place the...module base. • The retention module base is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. 2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Make sure that a Thermal Interface Material is ...
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5. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. • Do not forget 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 connect the CPU fan connector!
5. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. • Do not forget 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 connect the CPU fan connector!
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... • • SS SLY2128M8-JGE • • • DS SLZ2128M8-JGE • • • 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information M3N78 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800MHz capability for AM2+ CPU (cont.) Size Vendor Chip No. N/A 4-15 512MB Patriot PM64M8D2BU-25EC N/A N/A 1GB Patriot PM64M8D2BU-25PAC 5 Patriot 2GB Patriot PM128M8D2BU-25KC 5 Patriot 1GB...
... • • SS SLY2128M8-JGE • • • DS SLZ2128M8-JGE • • • 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information M3N78 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800MHz capability for AM2+ CPU (cont.) Size Vendor Chip No. N/A 4-15 512MB Patriot PM64M8D2BU-25EC N/A N/A 1GB Patriot PM64M8D2BU-25PAC 5 Patriot 2GB Patriot PM128M8D2BU-25KC 5 Patriot 1GB...
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...; UMAX DS D46701GP3-63BJU • • • UMAX DS D46702GP0-73BCU • • • 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information M3N78 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capability for AM2+ CPU (cont.) Size 2GB 2GB 512MB 2GB 1GB 2GB 1GB 4GB 512MB 1GB 1GB 2GB 512MB 512MB 1GB 2GB 2GB 512MB 1GB...
...; UMAX DS D46701GP3-63BJU • • • UMAX DS D46702GP0-73BCU • • • 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information M3N78 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capability for AM2+ CPU (cont.) Size 2GB 2GB 512MB 2GB 1GB 2GB 1GB 4GB 512MB 1GB 1GB 2GB 512MB 512MB 1GB 2GB 2GB 512MB 1GB...
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...; • • PSC DS AL7E8E63B-6E1K • • • TwinMOS SS 8D-23JK5M2ETP • • • 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information M3N72-D Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capability for AM2 CPU Size 512MB 256MB 256MB 1GB 2GB 1GB 512MB 1GB 512MB 256MB 1GB 256MB 1GB 256MB 512MB 1GB 256MB 512MB 1GB 2GB...
...; • • PSC DS AL7E8E63B-6E1K • • • TwinMOS SS 8D-23JK5M2ETP • • • 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information M3N72-D Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capability for AM2 CPU Size 512MB 256MB 256MB 1GB 2GB 1GB 512MB 1GB 512MB 256MB 1GB 256MB 1GB 256MB 512MB 1GB 256MB 512MB 1GB 2GB...
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If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to pins 2-3. ASUS M3N72-D 2-25 2.6 Jumper Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Keep the cap on...
If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to pins 2-3. ASUS M3N72-D 2-25 2.6 Jumper Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Keep the cap on...
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HDMI Out port. This port connects an external audio output device via a coaxial S/PDIF cable. 14. ASUS M3N72-D 2-27 Rear Speaker Out - 6-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Ou - 8-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In ... onboard VGA and HDMI ports. • With the bundled HDMI-to-DVI conversion adapter, this motherboard can also support DVI output. • Playback of HD DVD and Blu-Ray Discs The speed and bandwidth of the CPU/Memory, DVD player, and drivers will upgrade the playback quality. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. Before enabling...
HDMI Out port. This port connects an external audio output device via a coaxial S/PDIF cable. 14. ASUS M3N72-D 2-27 Rear Speaker Out - 6-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Ou - 8-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In ... onboard VGA and HDMI ports. • With the bundled HDMI-to-DVI conversion adapter, this motherboard can also support DVI output. • Playback of HD DVD and Blu-Ray Discs The speed and bandwidth of the CPU/Memory, DVD player, and drivers will upgrade the playback quality. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. Before enabling...