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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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... - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at mid-board; 6 on the rear panel) ASUS Express Gate: - FSB tuning from 200MHz up to 1066MHz - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) xii 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 (1 at mid...
... - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at mid-board; 6 on the rear panel) ASUS Express Gate: - FSB tuning from 200MHz up to 1066MHz - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) xii 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 (1 at mid...
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... 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. AMD® Socket AM2 Athlon™ Series / Sempron...and AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology. Native DDR2 1066 support This motherboard is designed to support up to increase memory computing efficiency, enhancing system performance in line with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). HyperTransport™ 3.0 support HyperTransport™ 3.0...
... 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. AMD® Socket AM2 Athlon™ Series / Sempron...and AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology. Native DDR2 1066 support This motherboard is designed to support up to increase memory computing efficiency, enhancing system performance in line with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). HyperTransport™ 3.0 support HyperTransport™ 3.0...
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... • The bootup speed depends on system configurations. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on your PC! ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. To wake the system and return to different destinations. See...channel network games. AI Gear 2 AI Gear 2 allows you want! S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to boot up, ASUS Express Gate allows you are temporarily away. It allows digital audio transferring without entering Windows. You can ...
... • The bootup speed depends on system configurations. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on your PC! ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. To wake the system and return to different destinations. See...channel network games. AI Gear 2 AI Gear 2 allows you want! S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to boot up, ASUS Express Gate allows you are temporarily away. It allows digital audio transferring without entering Windows. You can ...
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...) and PCI Express frequency at 1MHz increment 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 can easily monitor the critical components of the computer. See page 5-33 for each ... and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. ASUS MyLogo 2™ This feature allows you to overclock the CPU speed in Windows environment without the hassle of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case...
...) and PCI Express frequency at 1MHz increment 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 can easily monitor the critical components of the computer. See page 5-33 for each ... and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. ASUS MyLogo 2™ This feature allows you to overclock the CPU speed in Windows environment without the hassle of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case...
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...power cord. 2. ASUS M3N72-D 2-25 After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking. Move the ...jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! For system failure due ...
...power cord. 2. ASUS M3N72-D 2-25 After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking. Move the ...jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! For system failure due ...
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... 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...changing the settings of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Auto Standard AI Overclock Allows you install on the motherboard. 4.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to individually set overclocking parameters. Loads overclocking profiles with optimal parameters for ...
... 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...changing the settings of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Auto Standard AI Overclock Allows you install on the motherboard. 4.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to individually set overclocking parameters. Loads overclocking profiles with optimal parameters for ...
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...415V] [2.490V] 1.2V HT Voltage [Auto] Allows you set the AI Tuning item to [Manual] and allows configuration of the CPU Multiplier. ASUS M3N72-D 4-19 Configuration options: [Auto] [1.309V] [1.425V] [1.525V] NB CHIP Voltage [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1.213V] [1.313V] [1.... you to set the overclocking options. Overclock Options [Disabled] This item becomes user-configurable only when you set the AI Tuning item to [AI Overclock] and allows you to set the memory voltage. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Overclock 3%] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 8%] [Overclock 10%] CPU VTT Voltage...
...415V] [2.490V] 1.2V HT Voltage [Auto] Allows you set the AI Tuning item to [Manual] and allows configuration of the CPU Multiplier. ASUS M3N72-D 4-19 Configuration options: [Auto] [1.309V] [1.425V] [1.525V] NB CHIP Voltage [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1.213V] [1.313V] [1.... you to set the overclocking options. Overclock Options [Disabled] This item becomes user-configurable only when you set the AI Tuning item to [AI Overclock] and allows you to set the memory voltage. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Overclock 3%] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 8%] [Overclock 10%] CPU VTT Voltage...
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...CPU Spread Spectrum [Disabled] Set to [Disabled] to enable or disable the onboard GPU. Onboard GPU [Auto] Allows you to enhance FSB overclocking ability or [Enabled] for onboard GPU. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Down Spread] SATA Spread Spectrum [Disabled] Allows you to set frame buffer... onboard GPU even if the system detects any external graphics card. Set this item vary depending on the total memory size you install on the motherboard. Configuration options: [Auto] [200 MHz] [400 MHz] [600 MHz].[800 MHz] [1 GHz] [1.2 GHz] [1.4 GHz] [1.6 GHz] [1.8 GHz] [2 GHz] [2.2 GHz] ...
...CPU Spread Spectrum [Disabled] Set to [Disabled] to enable or disable the onboard GPU. Onboard GPU [Auto] Allows you to enhance FSB overclocking ability or [Enabled] for onboard GPU. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Down Spread] SATA Spread Spectrum [Disabled] Allows you to set frame buffer... onboard GPU even if the system detects any external graphics card. Set this item vary depending on the total memory size you install on the motherboard. Configuration options: [Auto] [200 MHz] [400 MHz] [600 MHz].[800 MHz] [1 GHz] [1.2 GHz] [1.4 GHz] [1.6 GHz] [1.8 GHz] [2 GHz] [2.2 GHz] ...
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... Booster application allows you to use the default settings, adjust CPU/ Memory/PCI-E frequency manually, or create and apply your personal overclocking configurations. ASUS M��3�N�7�2�-D� 5-33 After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you can launch the utility by double-clicking ...
... Booster application allows you to use the default settings, adjust CPU/ Memory/PCI-E frequency manually, or create and apply your personal overclocking configurations. ASUS M��3�N�7�2�-D� 5-33 After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you can launch the utility by double-clicking ...