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...configurations 5-14 5.3.4 ASUS PC Probe II 5-22 5.3.5 ASUS AI Suite 5-28 5.3.6 ASUS AI Gear 2 5-30 5.3.7 ASUS AI Nap 5-31 5.3.8 ASUS Q-Fan 2 5-32 5.3.9 ASUS AI Booster 5-33 5.3.10 ASUS Express Gate 5-34... 5.4 RAID configurations 5-42 5.4.1 RAID definitions 5-42 5.4.2 NVIDIA® RAID configurations 5-43 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-50 5.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS.... 5-50 5.5.2 Creating a RAID/SATA...
...configurations 5-14 5.3.4 ASUS PC Probe II 5-22 5.3.5 ASUS AI Suite 5-28 5.3.6 ASUS AI Gear 2 5-30 5.3.7 ASUS AI Nap 5-31 5.3.8 ASUS Q-Fan 2 5-32 5.3.9 ASUS AI Booster 5-33 5.3.10 ASUS Express Gate 5-34... 5.4 RAID configurations 5-42 5.4.1 RAID definitions 5-42 5.4.2 NVIDIA® RAID configurations 5-43 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-50 5.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS.... 5-50 5.5.2 Creating a RAID/SATA...
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...to 1920 x 1200 - 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... supported by AM2+ CPUs only. Supports D-Sub with max. Supports up to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). ** When installing... x1 slots 2 x PCI 2.2 slots 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66/33 interface 6 x SATA 3Gb/s ports (Use SATA 1-4 for AM2 CPU Dual-channel memory architecture - 4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support unbufferred�E...
...to 1920 x 1200 - 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... supported by AM2+ CPUs only. Supports D-Sub with max. Supports up to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). ** When installing... x1 slots 2 x PCI 2.2 slots 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66/33 interface 6 x SATA 3Gb/s ports (Use SATA 1-4 for AM2 CPU Dual-channel memory architecture - 4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support unbufferred�E...
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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... BIOS, PnP, 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 cm x ...
...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... BIOS, PnP, 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 cm x ...
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...support The IEEE 1394a interface provides high speed digital interface for high-speed data retrieval and save. ASUS M3N72-D 1-3 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology This motherboard supports the next-generation hard disk drives based on select GeForce GPUs. HybridPower™ unleashes graphics ...is a unique hybrid multi-GPU technology. It allows RAID 0, 1, 0+1 and 5 configurations for details. See page 2-31 for two SATA connectors. It includes two primary features: GeForce Boost and HybridPower™. See page 2-27 for double speed and bandwidth which enhances system ...
...support The IEEE 1394a interface provides high speed digital interface for high-speed data retrieval and save. ASUS M3N72-D 1-3 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology This motherboard supports the next-generation hard disk drives based on select GeForce GPUs. HybridPower™ unleashes graphics ...is a unique hybrid multi-GPU technology. It allows RAID 0, 1, 0+1 and 5 configurations for details. See page 2-31 for two SATA connectors. It includes two primary features: GeForce Boost and HybridPower™. See page 2-27 for double speed and bandwidth which enhances system ...
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S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to different destinations. The onboard 8-channel HD audio ...See page 2-27 and 2-39 for details . • The bootup speed depends on system configurations. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on the headphones while playing multi-channel network games. High Definition Audio Enjoy high-end sound... quality on your partners on USB devices or SATA HDDs in IDE mode only. To wake the system and return to analog format, and therefore well ...
S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to different destinations. The onboard 8-channel HD audio ...See page 2-27 and 2-39 for details . • The bootup speed depends on system configurations. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on the headphones while playing multi-channel network games. High Definition Audio Enjoy high-end sound... quality on your partners on USB devices or SATA HDDs in IDE mode only. To wake the system and return to analog format, and therefore well ...
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... PCI Steering* 11 6 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering* 12 7 Reserved 13 8 Numeric Data Processor 14 9 Primary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCIE x16_1 shared shared shared shared - - - - Onboard SATA - - - - shared - - - - IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices.
... PCI Steering* 11 6 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering* 12 7 Reserved 13 8 Numeric Data Processor 14 9 Primary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCIE x16_1 shared shared shared shared - - - - Onboard SATA - - - - shared - - - - IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices.
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...not work. • Due to chipset limitation, when set , refer to the SATA connectors, you are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk and optical disk drives. right angle side ASUS M3N72-D 2-31 Make sure to avoid mechanical conflict with huge graphics cards. NVIDIA®...RAID set using these connectors, set the SATA Operation Mode item in the BIOS to [RAID]. • Before creating a RAID set any of SATA cable to the onboard SATA port to install the AHCI driver or RAID driver in the motherboard support DVD. • SATA 5-6 connectors support AHCI mode and RAID ...
...not work. • Due to chipset limitation, when set , refer to the SATA connectors, you are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk and optical disk drives. right angle side ASUS M3N72-D 2-31 Make sure to avoid mechanical conflict with huge graphics cards. NVIDIA®...RAID set using these connectors, set the SATA Operation Mode item in the BIOS to [RAID]. • Before creating a RAID set any of SATA cable to the onboard SATA port to install the AHCI driver or RAID driver in the motherboard support DVD. • SATA 5-6 connectors support AHCI mode and RAID ...
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...• Do not forget to support the motherboard power requirements with more power-consuming devices. The power supply plugs are designed to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 4-pin ATX12V...SATA hard disk drive (x2) Optical drives: DVD-RW 2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware information Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX...
...• Do not forget to support the motherboard power requirements with more power-consuming devices. The power supply plugs are designed to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 4-pin ATX12V...SATA hard disk drive (x2) Optical drives: DVD-RW 2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware information Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX...
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... 16 65534 255 Select Menu Item Specific Help Selects the type of fixed disk connected to display the SATA device information. These items show 0 if no SATA device is not configurable. These values are not userconfigurable. Cylinder Shows the number of Serial ATA devices....drive, make sure you have the correct configuration information supplied by the drive manufacturer. This item is a separate sub-menu for each SATA device. 4.3.5 SATA1/2/3/4 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of the hard disk cylinders. Capacity Displays the auto-detected...
... 16 65534 255 Select Menu Item Specific Help Selects the type of fixed disk connected to display the SATA device information. These items show 0 if no SATA device is not configurable. These values are not userconfigurable. Cylinder Shows the number of Serial ATA devices....drive, make sure you have the correct configuration information supplied by the drive manufacturer. This item is a separate sub-menu for each SATA device. 4.3.5 SATA1/2/3/4 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of the hard disk cylinders. Capacity Displays the auto-detected...
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...128M Onboard GPU [Auto] K8NB HT Speed [Auto] K8NB HT Width [Auto] CPU Spread Spectrum [Disabled] PCIE Spread Spectrum [Disabled] SATA Spread Spectrum [Disabled] Primary Display Adapter [PCI-E] Item Specific Help Hybrid Support [Disable] Allows you to adjust the memory clock frequency.... to virtually function as several systems. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] AMD Live! [Disabled] Enables or disables the AMD® Live! ASUS M3N72-D 4-21 Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR2 533] [DDR2 667] [DDR2 800] [DDR2 1066] Memory Hole Remapping [Enabled] Allows you install...
...128M Onboard GPU [Auto] K8NB HT Speed [Auto] K8NB HT Width [Auto] CPU Spread Spectrum [Disabled] PCIE Spread Spectrum [Disabled] SATA Spread Spectrum [Disabled] Primary Display Adapter [PCI-E] Item Specific Help Hybrid Support [Disable] Allows you to adjust the memory clock frequency.... to virtually function as several systems. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] AMD Live! [Disabled] Enables or disables the AMD® Live! ASUS M3N72-D 4-21 Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR2 533] [DDR2 667] [DDR2 800] [DDR2 1066] Memory Hole Remapping [Enabled] Allows you install...
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...] K8NB HT Speed [Auto] Allows you to set frame buffer size for this item vary depending on the total memory size you install on the motherboard. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Down Spread] 4-22 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Configuration options: [↓ 8 ↑ 8 ] [↓16 ↑16 ] [Auto]... this item to [Auto] to disable the onboard GPU if the system detects any external graphics card. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Down Spread] SATA Spread Spectrum [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard GPU. Configuration options: [64M] [128M] [256M] [512M] The configuration...
...] K8NB HT Speed [Auto] Allows you to set frame buffer size for this item vary depending on the total memory size you install on the motherboard. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Down Spread] 4-22 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Configuration options: [↓ 8 ↑ 8 ] [↓16 ↑16 ] [Auto]... this item to [Auto] to disable the onboard GPU if the system detects any external graphics card. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Down Spread] SATA Spread Spectrum [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard GPU. Configuration options: [64M] [128M] [256M] [512M] The configuration...
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...3F8/IRQ4] Item Specific Help IDE Function Setup Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Advanced IDE Function Setup OnChip IDE Channel0 IDE DMA transfer access SATA Controller IDE Prefetch Mode [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] Select Menu Item Specific Help OnChip IDE Channel 0 [Enabled] Allows you ...] Allows you to [Reserved], the IRQ is byte. IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device] When set to enable or disable the onboard SATA controller. When set to enable or disable the IDE DMA transfer access. Configuration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved] Maximum Payload Size [4096]...
...3F8/IRQ4] Item Specific Help IDE Function Setup Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Advanced IDE Function Setup OnChip IDE Channel0 IDE DMA transfer access SATA Controller IDE Prefetch Mode [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] Select Menu Item Specific Help OnChip IDE Channel 0 [Enabled] Allows you ...] Allows you to [Reserved], the IRQ is byte. IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device] When set to enable or disable the onboard SATA controller. When set to enable or disable the IDE DMA transfer access. Configuration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved] Maximum Payload Size [4096]...
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... AC`97 or high-definition audio depending on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of SATA ports to RAID mode, all SATA ports run at RAID mode together. Otherwise, the devices will not work. • Due to chipset limitation, when... Select Menu Item Specific Help SATA Operation Mode [IDE] Allows you want the Serial ATA hard disk drives to use the Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI), set any of commands. • If you to select the onboard Serial ATA type. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] ASUS M3N72-D 4-25 Configuration options: ...
... AC`97 or high-definition audio depending on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of SATA ports to RAID mode, all SATA ports run at RAID mode together. Otherwise, the devices will not work. • Due to chipset limitation, when... Select Menu Item Specific Help SATA Operation Mode [IDE] Allows you want the Serial ATA hard disk drives to use the Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI), set any of commands. • If you to select the onboard Serial ATA type. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] ASUS M3N72-D 4-25 Configuration options: ...
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...below: Drivers\Chipset\Disk\AHCI ASUS M3N72-D 5-5 Due to create the NVIDIA® nForce™ 750a SLI SATA/RAID driver disk. Find RAID driver in the support DVD/DVD through the path below: Drivers\Chipset\Disk\RAID Find AHCI driver in the support DVD/DVD through the motherboard support DVD/DVD or a ...USB device. NVIDIA 32/64bit XP AHCI Driver (Disk 1/2) Allows you to create NVIDIA AHCI driver disks for 32/64bit Windows® XP. Click to display the next page Click to return to the previous page NVIDIA 32/64bit XP SATA RAID Driver ...
...below: Drivers\Chipset\Disk\AHCI ASUS M3N72-D 5-5 Due to create the NVIDIA® nForce™ 750a SLI SATA/RAID driver disk. Find RAID driver in the support DVD/DVD through the path below: Drivers\Chipset\Disk\RAID Find AHCI driver in the support DVD/DVD through the motherboard support DVD/DVD or a ...USB device. NVIDIA 32/64bit XP AHCI Driver (Disk 1/2) Allows you to create NVIDIA AHCI driver disks for 32/64bit Windows® XP. Click to display the next page Click to return to the previous page NVIDIA 32/64bit XP SATA RAID Driver ...
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...you to install Express Gate. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Express Gate Installer. 3. Place the support CD/DVD to continue. 6. Select the target disk volume for you quick access to the Internet. Set the SATA Operation Mode item in your computer has enabled Autorun feature. 2. ... may be slower than installed on SATA HDDs (IDE mode). If you can start the web browser, Skype, or other Express Gate softwares. To install Express Gate on your computer 1. Select the language for Express Gate appears. 5.3.10 ASUS Express Gate ASUS Express Gate is recommended to install...
...you to install Express Gate. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Express Gate Installer. 3. Place the support CD/DVD to continue. 6. Select the target disk volume for you quick access to the Internet. Set the SATA Operation Mode item in your computer has enabled Autorun feature. 2. ... may be slower than installed on SATA HDDs (IDE mode). If you can start the web browser, Skype, or other Express Gate softwares. To install Express Gate on your computer 1. Select the language for Express Gate appears. 5.3.10 ASUS Express Gate ASUS Express Gate is recommended to install...
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... model and capacity when creating a disk array. ASUS M3N72-D 5-43 For optimal performance, install identical drives of SATA ports to RAID mode, all SATA ports run at RAID mode together. • Make sure to re-enter your motherboard support DVD. • When using Windows®... After installing the hard disk drives, make sure to the power connector on RAID configurations. 5.4.2 NVIDIA® RAID configurations The motherboard includes a high performance SATA RAID controller integrated in the BIOS before setting your RAID configuration. It supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5 and ...
... model and capacity when creating a disk array. ASUS M3N72-D 5-43 For optimal performance, install identical drives of SATA ports to RAID mode, all SATA ports run at RAID mode together. • Make sure to re-enter your motherboard support DVD. • When using Windows®... After installing the hard disk drives, make sure to the power connector on RAID configurations. 5.4.2 NVIDIA® RAID configurations The motherboard includes a high performance SATA RAID controller integrated in the BIOS before setting your RAID configuration. It supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5 and ...
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...optical drive as the primary boot device. 4. When the menu appears, press to create a NVIDIA® 32/64 bit XP SATA RAID driver disk. 4. Place the motherboard support CD/DVD into the floppy drive then press . 9. Follow succeeding screen instructions to avoid computer virus infection. Write-protect the ...drive that is included in Windows® XP: 1. Start Windows®. 2. For Windows® Vista™ operating system, use either the motherboard support CD/ DVD or a USB device with the RAID driver. 5.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS To create a RAID...
...optical drive as the primary boot device. 4. When the menu appears, press to create a NVIDIA® 32/64 bit XP SATA RAID driver disk. 4. Place the motherboard support CD/DVD into the floppy drive then press . 9. Follow succeeding screen instructions to avoid computer virus infection. Write-protect the ...drive that is included in Windows® XP: 1. Start Windows®. 2. For Windows® Vista™ operating system, use either the motherboard support CD/ DVD or a USB device with the RAID driver. 5.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS To create a RAID...
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...a dGPU is correctly installed, you have installed a dGPU recommended for GeForce Boost on your motherboard. Make sure that your changes and Exit Setup. 4. GeForce Boost 1. Advanced Phoenix-Award...Speed [Auto] K8NB HT Width [Auto] CPU Spread Spectrum [Disabled] PCIE Spread Spectrum [Disabled] SATA Spread Spectrum [Disabled] Primary Display Adapter [PCI-E] Item Specific Help 3. If the driver is detected... driver. 6-6 Chapter 6: NVIDIA® Hybrid SLI™ technology support Visit www.asus.com for details. Turn on the taskbar. Restart the system. 6. Go to Advanced > Chipset and...
...a dGPU is correctly installed, you have installed a dGPU recommended for GeForce Boost on your motherboard. Make sure that your changes and Exit Setup. 4. GeForce Boost 1. Advanced Phoenix-Award...Speed [Auto] K8NB HT Width [Auto] CPU Spread Spectrum [Disabled] PCIE Spread Spectrum [Disabled] SATA Spread Spectrum [Disabled] Primary Display Adapter [PCI-E] Item Specific Help 3. If the driver is detected... driver. 6-6 Chapter 6: NVIDIA® Hybrid SLI™ technology support Visit www.asus.com for details. Turn on the taskbar. Restart the system. 6. Go to Advanced > Chipset and...