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... x16 slot (black 2-23 2.6 Jumper 2-25 2.7 Connectors 2-26 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors 2-26 2.7.2 Internal connectors 2-29 Chapter 3: Powering up 3.1 Starting up for the first time 3-1 3.2 Turning off the computer 3-2 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function 3-2 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch 3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility 4-1 4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk...
... x16 slot (black 2-23 2.6 Jumper 2-25 2.7 Connectors 2-26 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors 2-26 2.7.2 Internal connectors 2-29 Chapter 3: Powering up 3.1 Starting up for the first time 3-1 3.2 Turning off the computer 3-2 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function 3-2 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch 3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility 4-1 4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk...
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... 2 - ASUS AI Nap - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS EZ Flash 2 Uses 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors! ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) xii ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-pipe solution - Profile - AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner) - PCI Express frequency tuning from 100MHz to 200 MHz at mid-board; 6 on the rear panel) ASUS Express Gate: - ASUS...
... 2 - ASUS AI Nap - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS EZ Flash 2 Uses 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors! ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) xii ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-pipe solution - Profile - AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner) - PCI Express frequency tuning from 100MHz to 200 MHz at mid-board; 6 on the rear panel) ASUS Express Gate: - ASUS...
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... 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 Fan connector 1 x Chassis Fan connector 1 x Power Fan connector 1 x IEEE1394a connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x S/PDIF Out Header 1 x Chassis Intrusion connector 1 x CD audio in 1 x 24-pin ATX Power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector 1 x System Panel (Q-Connector) BIOS features 8 Mb Flash ROM, Award BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0, ASUS EZ...
... 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 Fan connector 1 x Chassis Fan connector 1 x Power Fan connector 1 x IEEE1394a connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x S/PDIF Out Header 1 x Chassis Intrusion connector 1 x CD audio in 1 x 24-pin ATX Power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector 1 x System Panel (Q-Connector) BIOS features 8 Mb Flash ROM, Award BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0, ASUS EZ...
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...it , check the items in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! The motherboard delivers a host of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M3N72-D motherboard! 1.1 Welcome! Before you for the following items. Motherboard ASUS M3N72-D Cables S�e��ri��al�...;�U��S���Q���-S���h��ie��ld� 1 x ASUS Q-Connector Kit (USB, 1394, system panel; ASUS M3N72-D 1-1
...it , check the items in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! The motherboard delivers a host of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M3N72-D motherboard! 1.1 Welcome! Before you for the following items. Motherboard ASUS M3N72-D Cables S�e��ri��al�...;�U��S���Q���-S���h��ie��ld� 1 x ASUS Q-Connector Kit (USB, 1394, system panel; ASUS M3N72-D 1-1
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... noises (non-voice signals) like Skype, online game, video conference and recording. ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without entering the OS. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you easy ways to ensure quiet, cool and efficient operation. See page 2-...eliminates the trouble of connecting the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your motherboard against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). ASUS M3N72-D 1-5 ASUS Crystal Sound This feature can enhance speech...
... noises (non-voice signals) like Skype, online game, video conference and recording. ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without entering the OS. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you easy ways to ensure quiet, cool and efficient operation. See page 2-...eliminates the trouble of connecting the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your motherboard against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). ASUS M3N72-D 1-5 ASUS Crystal Sound This feature can enhance speech...
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ASUS M3N72-D 2-3 2.2.3 Motherboard layout Refer to 2.7 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors.
ASUS M3N72-D 2-3 2.2.3 Motherboard layout Refer to 2.7 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors.
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... speakers in 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration. 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information Line Out port (lime). This port connects a microphone. 9. This port connects the center/subwoofer speakers. 5. 2.7 Connectors 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 45 6 7 14 13 12 11 10 98 1. LAN port LED indications Activity/Link LED Status Description Speed LED Status Description ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED...
... speakers in 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration. 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information Line Out port (lime). This port connects a microphone. 9. This port connects the center/subwoofer speakers. 5. 2.7 Connectors 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 45 6 7 14 13 12 11 10 98 1. LAN port LED indications Activity/Link LED Status Description Speed LED Status Description ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED...
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... port. Before enabling the HybridPower™ function, ensure that features different displays on 2 monitors at the rear panel. 13. ��C�o�a��x�ia�l��S�/�P�D�I�F�...connector. • This motherboard comes with the higher-version DVD player and drivers will affect the playback quality. Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Orange Black Gray Headset 2-channel Line In Line Out Mic In - - - 4-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In - ASUS M3N72...
... port. Before enabling the HybridPower™ function, ensure that features different displays on 2 monitors at the rear panel. 13. ��C�o�a��x�ia�l��S�/�P�D�I�F�...connector. • This motherboard comes with the higher-version DVD player and drivers will affect the playback quality. Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Orange Black Gray Headset 2-channel Line In Line Out Mic In - - - 4-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In - ASUS M3N72...
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... install the module to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports. 2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Doing so will damage the motherboard!
... install the module to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports. 2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Doing so will damage the motherboard!
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ASUS M3N72-D 2-33 5. The IEEE 1394a module is for a IEEE 1394a port. Doing so will damage the motherboard! Connect the IEEE 1394a module cable to this connector, then install the module to the 1394 connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel 1394 ports. You can connect the front panel 1394 cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (1394, red) first, and...
ASUS M3N72-D 2-33 5. The IEEE 1394a module is for a IEEE 1394a port. Doing so will damage the motherboard! Connect the IEEE 1394a module cable to this connector, then install the module to the 1394 connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel 1394 ports. You can connect the front panel 1394 cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (1394, red) first, and...
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... audio standard. if you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to [HD Audio]; ASUS M3N72-D 2-37 Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high...
... audio standard. if you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to [HD Audio]; ASUS M3N72-D 2-37 Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high...
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... the HDD. • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is read from or written to this connector. Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System power LED (2-pin PLED)...system power. 2-40 Chapter 2: Hardware information 14. Connect the chassis power LED cable to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off mode depending on or puts the system in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin IDE_LED)...
... the HDD. • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is read from or written to this connector. Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System power LED (2-pin PLED)...system power. 2-40 Chapter 2: Hardware information 14. Connect the chassis power LED cable to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off mode depending on or puts the system in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin IDE_LED)...
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ASUS Q-Connector (system panel) You can use the ASUS Q-Connector to install the ASUS Q-Connector. 1. The front panel functions are now enabled. ASUS M3N72-D 2-41 Refer to the instructions below to connect/disconnect chassis front panel cables in a few steps. Connect the front panel cables to the system panel connector, making sure the orientation matches the labels on the motherboard. 3. Install the ASUS Q-Connector to the ASUS Q-Connector. The figure...
ASUS Q-Connector (system panel) You can use the ASUS Q-Connector to install the ASUS Q-Connector. 1. The front panel functions are now enabled. ASUS M3N72-D 2-41 Refer to the instructions below to connect/disconnect chassis front panel cables in a few steps. Connect the front panel cables to the system panel connector, making sure the orientation matches the labels on the motherboard. 3. Install the ASUS Q-Connector to the ASUS Q-Connector. The figure...
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...power 6. The system then runs the power-on the chain) c. At power on the system front panel case lights up for assistance. Follow the instructions in the following order: a. Connect the power cord to... b. After applying power, the system power LED on , hold down the key to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your ... seconds from the time you press the ATX power button. For systems with a surge protector. 5. ASUS M3N72-D 3-1 3.1 Starting up . Connect the power cord to enter the BIOS Setup...
...power 6. The system then runs the power-on the chain) c. At power on the system front panel case lights up for assistance. Follow the instructions in the following order: a. Connect the power cord to... b. After applying power, the system power LED on , hold down the key to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your ... seconds from the time you press the ATX power button. For systems with a surge protector. 5. ASUS M3N72-D 3-1 3.1 Starting up . Connect the power cord to enter the BIOS Setup...
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...]. • SATA 5-6 connectors support AHCI mode and RAID mode only. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] ASUS M3N72-D 4-25 The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports. Configuration ...CODEC. Otherwise, the devices will not work. • Due to chipset limitation, when set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to SATA 5-6 connectors. Make sure to install the AHCI driver or RAID driver in the bundled support DVD before connecting devices ...
...]. • SATA 5-6 connectors support AHCI mode and RAID mode only. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] ASUS M3N72-D 4-25 The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports. Configuration ...CODEC. Otherwise, the devices will not work. • Due to chipset limitation, when set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to SATA 5-6 connectors. Make sure to install the AHCI driver or RAID driver in the bundled support DVD before connecting devices ...