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...-pin footprint compared to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. 1-10 ASUS M4N72-E DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to prevent installation on its SPD. For effective use a more memory installed on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of the lower-sized channel for the OS can be about 3GB or less. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets...
...-pin footprint compared to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. 1-10 ASUS M4N72-E DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to prevent installation on its SPD. For effective use a more memory installed on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of the lower-sized channel for the OS can be about 3GB or less. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets...
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... motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Secure the card to the table on the next page for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Align the card connector with the screw you may cause you intend to use . 4. Turn on BIOS setup...
... motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Secure the card to the table on the next page for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Align the card connector with the screw you may cause you intend to use . 4. Turn on BIOS setup...
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... functions well under high voltage settings. 1-18 ASUS M4N72-E 2. Doing so may need a better cooling system (for example, a water-cooling system) to 1.90V • Before you change the jumper setting. CPU overvoltage setting (3-pin OV_CPU) This jumper allows you install a new CPU and have not booted for extra-high overvoltage ability, use the BIOS items introduced in 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu first to enable or disable the advanced CPU overvoltage setting in BIOS. Read the...
... functions well under high voltage settings. 1-18 ASUS M4N72-E 2. Doing so may need a better cooling system (for example, a water-cooling system) to 1.90V • Before you change the jumper setting. CPU overvoltage setting (3-pin OV_CPU) This jumper allows you install a new CPU and have not booted for extra-high overvoltage ability, use the BIOS items introduced in 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu first to enable or disable the advanced CPU overvoltage setting in BIOS. Read the...
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.... ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system, refer to support the motherboard power requirements with more power-consuming devices. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is recommended when configuring a system with the following configuration: CPU: AMD FX-62 Memory 1024 MB DDR2-800 (x4) Graphics card: PCI Express x16 NVIDIA 7900GTX Serial ATA device: SATA hard disk drive (x2...
.... ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system, refer to support the motherboard power requirements with more power-consuming devices. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is recommended when configuring a system with the following configuration: CPU: AMD FX-62 Memory 1024 MB DDR2-800 (x4) Graphics card: PCI Express x16 NVIDIA 7900GTX Serial ATA device: SATA hard disk drive (x2...
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... RAID set using these connectors, set the SATA Mode select item in the BIOS to [RAID Mode]. • Before creating a RAID set the SATA Mode select item in the motherboard support DVD. • If you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5, or JBOD configuration through the onboard NVIDIA® nForce 750a SLI controller. • SATA 5-6 connectors support AHCI mode and RAID mode only. The data transfer rate of SATA ports to RAID mode, all SATA ports run at RAID mode together. • You must install Windows XP® Service Pack 1 or later version before connecting devices...
... RAID set using these connectors, set the SATA Mode select item in the BIOS to [RAID Mode]. • Before creating a RAID set the SATA Mode select item in the motherboard support DVD. • If you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5, or JBOD configuration through the onboard NVIDIA® nForce 750a SLI controller. • SATA 5-6 connectors support AHCI mode and RAID mode only. The data transfer rate of SATA ports to RAID mode, all SATA ports run at RAID mode together. • You must install Windows XP® Service Pack 1 or later version before connecting devices...
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... you install Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for reference only. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is used for updates. • For detailed software instructions, see the Manual folder in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com. The screen on this chapter for better compatibility and system stability. 1.11.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that...
... you install Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for reference only. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is used for updates. • For detailed software instructions, see the Manual folder in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com. The screen on this chapter for better compatibility and system stability. 1.11.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that...
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... Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate to complete the installation. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Locate the BIOS file from the Internet, and then click Next. Follow the onscreen instructions to download, and then click Next. 2.1.2 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through the Internet. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support DVD...
... Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate to complete the installation. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Locate the BIOS file from the Internet, and then click Next. Follow the onscreen instructions to download, and then click Next. 2.1.2 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through the Internet. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support DVD...
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... displays the specific items for System Suspend. +F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Field General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode Auto] Repost Video on S3 Resume [No] ACPI 2.0 Support Disabled] ACPI APIC support [Enabled] APM Configuration Hardware Monitor Select the ACPI state used for that menu. 2.2.3 Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of a menu screen...
... displays the specific items for System Suspend. +F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Field General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode Auto] Repost Video on S3 Resume [No] ACPI 2.0 Support Disabled] ACPI APIC support [Enabled] APM Configuration Hardware Monitor Select the ACPI state used for that menu. 2.2.3 Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of a menu screen...
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... type of floppy drive installed. Select a device item then press to configure system Time. ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- There is installed in .] 2.3.4 Language [English] Allows you to select the display language for the BIOS setup screen. These items show Not Detected if no IDE device is a separate submenu for information on the menu screen items and how to select a field. Use [+] or [-] to display...
... type of floppy drive installed. Select a device item then press to configure system Time. ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- There is installed in .] 2.3.4 Language [English] Allows you to select the display language for the BIOS setup screen. These items show Not Detected if no IDE device is a separate submenu for information on the menu screen items and how to select a field. Use [+] or [-] to display...
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Select [ARMD] (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is installed in the system. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.6 SATA 1-6 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE drive. The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART monitoring). When set to [Auto], the data transfer from and to...
Select [ARMD] (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is installed in the system. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.6 SATA 1-6 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE drive. The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART monitoring). When set to [Auto], the data transfer from and to...
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...auto-detected CPU specification. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.7 Storage Configuration This menu allows you to configure the IDE/SATA devices. Configuration options: [SATA Mode] [RAID Mode] [AHCI Mode] • If you want the Serial ATA hard disk drives to use the Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI), set this item to [RAID Mode]. 2.3.8 System Information This menu gives you want to create a RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 configuration from the Serial ATA hard disk drives, set this menu. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. Chapter 2: BIOS setup...
...auto-detected CPU specification. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.7 Storage Configuration This menu allows you to configure the IDE/SATA devices. Configuration options: [SATA Mode] [RAID Mode] [AHCI Mode] • If you want the Serial ATA hard disk drives to use the Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI), set this item to [RAID Mode]. 2.3.8 System Information This menu gives you want to create a RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 configuration from the Serial ATA hard disk drives, set this menu. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. Chapter 2: BIOS setup...
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... caution when changing the settings of CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Use the and keys to adjust the PCIE frequency. The values range from 100 to 150. 2.4.2 DRAM Frequency Control [Auto] Allows you to adjust the ratio between CPU Core Clock and FSB Frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] 2-12 ASUS M4N72-E BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Configure System Frequency/Voltage AI Overclocking DRAM Frequency Control HT Link Speed CPU Voltage CPU/NB Voltage CPU/LDT Spread Spectrum...
... caution when changing the settings of CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Use the and keys to adjust the PCIE frequency. The values range from 100 to 150. 2.4.2 DRAM Frequency Control [Auto] Allows you to adjust the ratio between CPU Core Clock and FSB Frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] 2-12 ASUS M4N72-E BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Configure System Frequency/Voltage AI Overclocking DRAM Frequency Control HT Link Speed CPU Voltage CPU/NB Voltage CPU/LDT Spread Spectrum...
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...power down mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Address bits 6] [Address bits 12] [XOR of Address bits [20:16, 6]] [XOR of the unganged DRAM mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] Power Down Enable [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the bank memory interleaving. Configuration options: [Auto] [800MHz] [1000MHz] [1200MHz] [1400MHz] [1600MHz] [1800MHz] 2.4.3 HT Link Speed [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM frequency. DRAM Frequency [667MHz] This item appears only when you set the DRAM Frequency Control item to [Manual] and allows you to manually set the CPU...
...power down mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Address bits 6] [Address bits 12] [XOR of Address bits [20:16, 6]] [XOR of the unganged DRAM mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] Power Down Enable [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the bank memory interleaving. Configuration options: [Auto] [800MHz] [1000MHz] [1200MHz] [1400MHz] [1600MHz] [1800MHz] 2.4.3 HT Link Speed [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM frequency. DRAM Frequency [667MHz] This item appears only when you set the DRAM Frequency Control item to [Manual] and allows you to manually set the CPU...
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... to its default setting for the CPU and other system devices. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Configure CPU. ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. 2.5.1 CPU Configuration The items in this item to malfunction. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Allows you...
... to its default setting for the CPU and other system devices. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Configure CPU. ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. 2.5.1 CPU Configuration The items in this item to malfunction. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Allows you...
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... all CPU cores. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DRAM SCRUB REDIRECT [Enabled] Enables or disables the DRAM SCRUB REDIRECT feature that allows the hardware to [User]. Set this item to report and correct memory errors. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DRAM BG SCRUB [Disabled] Disables or sets the DRAM BG Scrub. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4-Bit ECC Mode [Enabled] Enables or disables the ECC chip kill feature. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] AMD Live! [Disabled] Enables or disables the AMD Live! Configuration options: [Disabled...
... all CPU cores. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DRAM SCRUB REDIRECT [Enabled] Enables or disables the DRAM SCRUB REDIRECT feature that allows the hardware to [User]. Set this item to report and correct memory errors. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DRAM BG SCRUB [Disabled] Disables or sets the DRAM BG Scrub. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4-Bit ECC Mode [Enabled] Enables or disables the ECC chip kill feature. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] AMD Live! [Disabled] Enables or disables the AMD Live! Configuration options: [Disabled...
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...install a Hybrid SLI-support graphics card. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] On-board AUDIO [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard Audio controller. Configuration options: [AC97] [HD Audio] Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2-19 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN Boot ROM. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Onboard 1394 [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard 1394 device support. Configuration options: [PCI VGA Card First] [PCIE VGA Card...
...install a Hybrid SLI-support graphics card. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] On-board AUDIO [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard Audio controller. Configuration options: [AC97] [HD Audio] Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2-19 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN Boot ROM. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Onboard 1394 [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard 1394 device support. Configuration options: [PCI VGA Card First] [PCIE VGA Card...
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... 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] Allows you to configure the USB 2.0 controller in this menu allows you set to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in the system. Setting to Auto allows the system to display the configuration options. Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Allows you to enable or disable the USB 2.0 controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] 2-20 ASUS M4N72-E Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] The following two items appear only when you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support...
... 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] Allows you to configure the USB 2.0 controller in this menu allows you set to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in the system. Setting to Auto allows the system to display the configuration options. Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Allows you to enable or disable the USB 2.0 controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] 2-20 ASUS M4N72-E Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] The following two items appear only when you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support...
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...2.6 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for System Suspend. Select an item then press to RAM) sleep state (default). E nables the system to enter the ACPI S1 (Power on S3 Resume ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC support [Auto] [No] [Disabled] [Enabled] Select the ACPI state used for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2-21 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode Repost Video on...
...2.6 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for System Suspend. Select an item then press to RAM) sleep state (default). E nables the system to enter the ACPI S1 (Power on S3 Resume ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC support [Auto] [No] [Disabled] [Enabled] Select the ACPI state used for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2-21 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode Repost Video on...
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...Screen Logo [Enabled] This allows you set to [Enabled], the system waits for the F1 key to be pressed when error occurs. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Boot Settings Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Security Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence. Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] Bootup Num-Lock [On] Allows you to change the system boot options. Configuration options: [1st FLOPPY DRIVE] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM] [Disabled] 2.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot [Enabled] Enabling...
...Screen Logo [Enabled] This allows you set to [Enabled], the system waits for the F1 key to be pressed when error occurs. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Boot Settings Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Security Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence. Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] Bootup Num-Lock [On] Allows you to change the system boot options. Configuration options: [1st FLOPPY DRIVE] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM] [Disabled] 2.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot [Enabled] Enabling...
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... ASUS M4N72-E Clear User Password Select this item to stay at the Express Gate's first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Enter OS Timer [10 Seconds] Sets countdown duration that provides quick access to select and update BIOS. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] 2.8 Tools menu BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Gate Enter OS Timer Reset User Data ASUS O.C. Choose [Prompt User] to clear the user password. Profile AI NET 2 [Enabled...
... ASUS M4N72-E Clear User Password Select this item to stay at the Express Gate's first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Enter OS Timer [10 Seconds] Sets countdown duration that provides quick access to select and update BIOS. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] 2.8 Tools menu BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Gate Enter OS Timer Reset User Data ASUS O.C. Choose [Prompt User] to clear the user password. Profile AI NET 2 [Enabled...