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... 4.4.6 Onboard Device Configuration 4-24 4.4.7 USB Configuration 4-26 4.5 Power menu 4-27 4.5.1 ACPI Suspend Type 4-27 4.5.2 ACPI APIC Support 4-27 4.5.3 APM Configuration 4-27 4.5.4 Hardware Monitor 4-29 4.6 Boot menu 4-31 4.6.1 Boot Device Priority 4-31 4.6.2 Removable Drives... 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 5.2.1 Running the support DVD 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu 5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu 5-3 5.2.4...
... 4.4.6 Onboard Device Configuration 4-24 4.4.7 USB Configuration 4-26 4.5 Power menu 4-27 4.5.1 ACPI Suspend Type 4-27 4.5.2 ACPI APIC Support 4-27 4.5.3 APM Configuration 4-27 4.5.4 Hardware Monitor 4-29 4.6 Boot menu 4-31 4.6.1 Boot Device Priority 4-31 4.6.2 Removable Drives... 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 5.2.1 Running the support DVD 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu 5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu 5-3 5.2.4...
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... 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 driver disk in Windows 5-50 Chapter 6: NVIDIA® Hybrid SLI™ technology support...
... 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 driver disk in Windows 5-50 Chapter 6: NVIDIA® Hybrid SLI™ technology support...
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...your dealer. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 5: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the standard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence... and ways of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware ...
...your dealer. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 5: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the standard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence... and ways of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware ...
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...asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). ** When installing total memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows 32-bit operation system may onlyl recognize less than 3GB is supported by AM2+ CPUs only. resolution up to 1920 x 1200 - Multi VGA output support: HDMI/DVI & D-Sub - Supports...SLI Support (For Windows Vista only) - Supports DVI Technology with max. Supports Microsoft® DirectX 10, OpenGL 2.0, Pixel Shader 4.0 - resolution up to 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz - resolution up to 140W NVIDIA® nForce 750a SLI Up to 5200 MT/s; M3N72-D ...
...asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). ** When installing total memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows 32-bit operation system may onlyl recognize less than 3GB is supported by AM2+ CPUs only. resolution up to 1920 x 1200 - Multi VGA output support: HDMI/DVI & D-Sub - Supports...SLI Support (For Windows Vista only) - Supports DVI Technology with max. Supports Microsoft® DirectX 10, OpenGL 2.0, Pixel Shader 4.0 - resolution up to 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz - resolution up to 140W NVIDIA® nForce 750a SLI Up to 5200 MT/s; M3N72-D ...
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...: - Web browser, file downloading and uploading* - ASUS Noise Filter ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) xii AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner) - ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - 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-board...
...: - Web browser, file downloading and uploading* - ASUS Noise Filter ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) xii AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner) - ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - 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-board...
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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 ... ROM, Award 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 24.4 cm...
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 ... ROM, Award 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 24.4 cm...
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. Chapter 1: 1Product introduction
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. Chapter 1: 1Product introduction
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...) Application DVD ASUS motherboard support DVD Documentation User guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M3N72-D motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you for the following items. Motherboard ASUS M3N72-D Cables S�...;��h��ie��ld� 1 x ASUS Q-Connector Kit (USB, 1394, system panel; ASUS M3N72-D 1-1 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the long line ...
...) Application DVD ASUS motherboard support DVD Documentation User guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M3N72-D motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you for the following items. Motherboard ASUS M3N72-D Cables S�...;��h��ie��ld� 1 x ASUS Q-Connector Kit (USB, 1394, system panel; ASUS M3N72-D 1-1 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the long line ...
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...ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). It provides faster data transfer rate and more bandwidth than HyperTransport™ 1.0, radically improving system efficiency to create a smoother, faster computing environment. AMD® Socket AM2+ Phenom™ FX / Phenom / Athlon™ / Sempron™ CPU support This motherboard supports...unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with native DDR2 1066 support. AMD® Socket AM2 Athlon™ Series / Sempron™ CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM2 Athlon™ Series / Sempron™ ...
...ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). It provides faster data transfer rate and more bandwidth than HyperTransport™ 1.0, radically improving system efficiency to create a smoother, faster computing environment. AMD® Socket AM2+ Phenom™ FX / Phenom / Athlon™ / Sempron™ CPU support This motherboard supports...unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with native DDR2 1066 support. AMD® Socket AM2 Athlon™ Series / Sempron™ CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM2 Athlon™ Series / Sempron™ ...
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.../video appliances such as HD DVD and Blu-ray Discs, HDMI provides you with M3N series motherboard GPUs. IEEE 1394a support The IEEE 1394a interface provides high speed digital interface for a quiet, low power PC experience. ASUS M3N72-D 1-3 HDMI/DVI/D-Sub Interface HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a unique hybrid multi-GPU technology. DVI...
.../video appliances such as HD DVD and Blu-ray Discs, HDMI provides you with M3N series motherboard GPUs. IEEE 1394a support The IEEE 1394a interface provides high speed digital interface for a quiet, low power PC experience. ASUS M3N72-D 1-3 HDMI/DVI/D-Sub Interface HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a unique hybrid multi-GPU technology. DVI...
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...without entering Windows. See page 4-36 and 5-34 for details . • The bootup speed depends on system configurations. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on your PC! AI Nap With AI Nap, the system can now enjoy Skype, IM, YouTube, webmail and Internet file...SATA HDDs in IDE mode only. S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to suit your partners on the headphones while playing multi-channel network games. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability...
...without entering Windows. See page 4-36 and 5-34 for details . • The bootup speed depends on system configurations. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on your PC! AI Nap With AI Nap, the system can now enjoy Skype, IM, YouTube, webmail and Internet file...SATA HDDs in IDE mode only. S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to suit your partners on the headphones while playing multi-channel network games. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability...
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...reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. ASUS MyLogo 2™ This feature allows you can easily monitor the critical components of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in Windows environment without the ...hassle of booting the BIOS. Smart Support DVD This feature provides a checklist that allows the user to convert your screen. When using ASUS PC Probe II, ...
...reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. ASUS MyLogo 2™ This feature allows you can easily monitor the critical components of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in Windows environment without the ...hassle of booting the BIOS. Smart Support DVD This feature provides a checklist that allows the user to convert your screen. When using ASUS PC Probe II, ...
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... chips. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the higher-sized channel is recommended. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up to 16 GB on each slot. 64-bit Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition Windows® Vista x64 ...MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB unbuffered ECC and non‑ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. Due to OS limitation, this motherboard can only support up of the lower-sized channel for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. Populated Populated Populated ...
... chips. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the higher-sized channel is recommended. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up to 16 GB on each slot. 64-bit Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition Windows® Vista x64 ...MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB unbuffered ECC and non‑ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. Due to OS limitation, this motherboard can only support up of the lower-sized channel for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. Populated Populated Populated ...
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N/A 4-12 1GB KINGSTON Heat-Sink Package 4-4- SS KLDC28F-A8KI5 DS KLDD48F-ABKI5 SS KVR800D2N5/512 SS KHX6400D2LLK2/1GN DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* • • • • • • • • • • DS KHX6400D2LL/1G •...8226; 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 4-12 1GB KINGSTON V59C1512804QBF25 N/A N/A 2GB ...
N/A 4-12 1GB KINGSTON Heat-Sink Package 4-4- SS KLDC28F-A8KI5 DS KLDD48F-ABKI5 SS KVR800D2N5/512 SS KHX6400D2LLK2/1GN DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* • • • • • • • • • • DS KHX6400D2LL/1G •...8226; 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 4-12 1GB KINGSTON V59C1512804QBF25 N/A N/A 2GB ...
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... DS N/A SS Part No. KVR667D2N5/2G KVR667D2N5/2G NT 512T64U88B0BY-3C NT2GT64U8HB0JY-3C AL7E8E63J-6E1 HYS64T256020EU3S-C2 M378T2953EZ3-CE6 M378T5263AZ3-CE6 T6UA 512C5 DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ...8226; • • 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 ...
... DS N/A SS Part No. KVR667D2N5/2G KVR667D2N5/2G NT 512T64U88B0BY-3C NT2GT64U8HB0JY-3C AL7E8E63J-6E1 HYS64T256020EU3S-C2 M378T2953EZ3-CE6 M378T5263AZ3-CE6 T6UA 512C5 DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ...8226; • • 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 ...
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... Heat-Sink Package 5 NT5TU128M8BJ-3C 5 NT5TU64M8BE-3C 5 A3R12E3GEF637BLC5N 5 A3R12E3GEF637BLC5N 5 TMM6208G8M30C 5 Chip Brand SS/ DS Part No. 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 ...A-DATA A-DATA crucial crucial crucial Apacer Apacer Kingmax Kingmax Kingmax Super Talent Super Talent NANYA NANYA PSC PSC TwinMOS Chip No. DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* KINGSTON SS KVR667D2N5/512 • • • N/A SS KVR667D2N5/256 • MICRON SS KVR667D2N5/...
... Heat-Sink Package 5 NT5TU128M8BJ-3C 5 NT5TU64M8BE-3C 5 A3R12E3GEF637BLC5N 5 A3R12E3GEF637BLC5N 5 TMM6208G8M30C 5 Chip Brand SS/ DS Part No. 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 ...A-DATA A-DATA crucial crucial crucial Apacer Apacer Kingmax Kingmax Kingmax Super Talent Super Talent NANYA NANYA PSC PSC TwinMOS Chip No. DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* KINGSTON SS KVR667D2N5/512 • • • N/A SS KVR667D2N5/256 • MICRON SS KVR667D2N5/...
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Double-sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted into either slot as Single-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports two modules inserted into either the yellow slots or the black slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. • C*: Supports four modules inserted into both the yellow slots and the black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. Side(s): SS - ASUS M3N72-D 2-19 Single-sided DS - Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL.
Double-sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted into either slot as Single-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports two modules inserted into either the yellow slots or the black slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. • C*: Supports four modules inserted into both the yellow slots and the black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. Side(s): SS - ASUS M3N72-D 2-19 Single-sided DS - Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL.
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...a DIMM: 1. Support the DIMM lightly with a notch so that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket. 1 3. Align a DIMM on the socket such that it flips out 1 with extra force. 2. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components.... 2 3 DDR2 DIMM notch Unlocked retaining clip • A DDR2 DIMM is keyed with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. Failure to do not support DDR DIMMs. DO not install DDR DIMMs to the DDR2 DIMM sockets. 2.4.4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM: 1. Remove the DIMM from the ...
...a DIMM: 1. Support the DIMM lightly with a notch so that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket. 1 3. Align a DIMM on the socket such that it flips out 1 with extra force. 2. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components.... 2 3 DDR2 DIMM notch Unlocked retaining clip • A DDR2 DIMM is keyed with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. Failure to do not support DDR DIMMs. DO not install DDR DIMMs to the DDR2 DIMM sockets. 2.4.4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM: 1. Remove the DIMM from the ...
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...on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that the cards do not need to do so may need IRQ assignments; ASUS M3N72-D 2-21 Align the card connector with ...the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 ...
...on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that the cards do not need to do so may need IRQ assignments; ASUS M3N72-D 2-21 Align the card connector with ...the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 ...
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... Express x16_1 slot PCI_1 slot PCI_2 slot Universal PCI Express x16_2 slot PCI Express x 1_2 slot ASUS M3N72-D 2-23 Refer to the figure below for the location of the slots. 2.5.6 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (blue) This motherboard supports PCI Express 2.0 x16 graphics cards that complies with the PCI Express specifications. Refer to the figure...
... Express x16_1 slot PCI_1 slot PCI_2 slot Universal PCI Express x16_2 slot PCI Express x 1_2 slot ASUS M3N72-D 2-23 Refer to the figure below for the location of the slots. 2.5.6 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (blue) This motherboard supports PCI Express 2.0 x16 graphics cards that complies with the PCI Express specifications. Refer to the figure...