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Contents Contents...iii Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide vii M4N72-E specifications summary ix Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-2 1.4 Before you proceed 1-4 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-5 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-5 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-5 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-6 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-7 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-7 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan 1-8 1.7 System...
Contents Contents...iii Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide vii M4N72-E specifications summary ix Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-2 1.4 Before you proceed 1-4 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-5 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-5 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-5 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-6 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-7 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-7 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan 1-8 1.7 System...
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... out in accordance with Canadian ICES-003. This product has been designed to this equipment. This symbol of electronic products. vi DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. Check local regulations for a Class B digital device, pursuant to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. Changes or modifications to...
... out in accordance with Canadian ICES-003. This product has been designed to this equipment. This symbol of electronic products. vi DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. Check local regulations for a Class B digital device, pursuant to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. Changes or modifications to...
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... the product in your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before ...the power supply is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it may become wet. • Place the product on it by yourself. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit...
... the product in your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before ...the power supply is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it may become wet. • Place the product on it by yourself. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit...
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... 1.2 Package contents Check your package with less power consumption. Retail version only) ASUS motherboard support DVD User manual If any of ASUS quality motherboards! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the... items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentations ASUS M4N72-E motherboard 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 4 x Serial ATA cable 1 x SLI bridge cable 1 x I/O shield 1 x 2 in your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M4N72-E motherboard! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and ...
... 1.2 Package contents Check your package with less power consumption. Retail version only) ASUS motherboard support DVD User manual If any of ASUS quality motherboards! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the... items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentations ASUS M4N72-E motherboard 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 4 x Serial ATA cable 1 x SLI bridge cable 1 x I/O shield 1 x 2 in your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M4N72-E motherboard! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and ...
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...processors (MCPs) are the foundation for the supported CPU models. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS Power Solution ASUS 8+1 Phase Power Design To fully unleash the next-generation AM3 CPU's potential, ASUS M4N72-E motherboard has adopted the brand-new 8-phase VRM power design, which provides faster ...™ X3 / Athlon™ X2 / Athlon™ / Sempron™ processors (socket AM2+ / AM2) The motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM2+ multi-core processors. ASUS M4N72-E also features an extra 2 or 1-phase power for integrated memory/HT controller to provide independent power to www...
...processors (MCPs) are the foundation for the supported CPU models. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS Power Solution ASUS 8+1 Phase Power Design To fully unleash the next-generation AM3 CPU's potential, ASUS M4N72-E motherboard has adopted the brand-new 8-phase VRM power design, which provides faster ...™ X3 / Athlon™ X2 / Athlon™ / Sempron™ processors (socket AM2+ / AM2) The motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM2+ multi-core processors. ASUS M4N72-E also features an extra 2 or 1-phase power for integrated memory/HT controller to provide independent power to www...
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Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by power surges from switching power supply (PSU). This easy O.C. More, the ASUS OC Profiles in different scenarios. settings in TurboV provides the best O.C. You can continue running ... MSN, Skype, Google talk, QQ, and Yahoo! tool allows you are temporarily away. It's a unique motherboard built-in touch with the ASUS TurboV. ASUS EZ O.C. Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you view your house. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-3 TurboV Feel the adrenaline rush of real-...
Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by power surges from switching power supply (PSU). This easy O.C. More, the ASUS OC Profiles in different scenarios. settings in TurboV provides the best O.C. You can continue running ... MSN, Skype, Google talk, QQ, and Yahoo! tool allows you are temporarily away. It's a unique motherboard built-in touch with the ASUS TurboV. ASUS EZ O.C. Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you view your house. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-3 TurboV Feel the adrenaline rush of real-...
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...This is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off the ATX power supply and detach its power cord. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before... in the bag that came with the component. • Before you install or remove any motherboard component. 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. 1-4 ASUS M4N72-E Onboard LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to avoid touching the ICs on a grounded...
...This is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off the ATX power supply and detach its power cord. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before... in the bag that came with the component. • Before you install or remove any motherboard component. 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. 1-4 ASUS M4N72-E Onboard LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to avoid touching the ICs on a grounded...
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1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis. Doing so can damage the motherboard. Do not overtighten the screws! Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-5
1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis. Doing so can damage the motherboard. Do not overtighten the screws! Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-5
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... 1-23 1-19 1-7 1-22 1-10 1-25 1-24 1-4 1-22 1-18 1-26 1-17 1-27 1-30 1-29 1-27 1-28 1-28 1-29 1-6 ASUS M4N72-E 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1.5.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, USBPW7-10, USBPW1112) 4. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-6) 8. Onboard LED...Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) 14. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) 18. Optical drive audio in connector (4-pin CD) 20. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 3. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 17. CPU overvoltage setting (3-1 pin OV_CPU)...
... 1-23 1-19 1-7 1-22 1-10 1-25 1-24 1-4 1-22 1-18 1-26 1-17 1-27 1-30 1-29 1-27 1-28 1-28 1-29 1-6 ASUS M4N72-E 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1.5.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, USBPW7-10, USBPW1112) 4. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-6) 8. Onboard LED...Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) 14. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) 18. Optical drive audio in connector (4-pin CD) 20. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 3. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 17. CPU overvoltage setting (3-1 pin OV_CPU)...
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1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a small triangle. 4. Press the lever sideways to unlock the socket, then lift it fits in one correct ...until it up to 90°-100° angle, otherwise the CPU will not fit in completely. 3. Locate the CPU socket on this motherboard. 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Position the CPU above the socket such that the socket lever is not compatible with AMD...X2 / Athlon™ / Sempron™ processors. The CPU fits only in place. Do not install an Opteron™ processor on the motherboard. 2.
1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a small triangle. 4. Press the lever sideways to unlock the socket, then lift it fits in one correct ...until it up to 90°-100° angle, otherwise the CPU will not fit in completely. 3. Locate the CPU socket on this motherboard. 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Position the CPU above the socket such that the socket lever is not compatible with AMD...X2 / Athlon™ / Sempron™ processors. The CPU fits only in place. Do not install an Opteron™ processor on the motherboard. 2.
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... module base. • The retention module base is properly applied to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that you install the heatsink and fan assembly. When.... 7. Hardware monitoring errors can also refer to indicate that came with the heatsink package. The lever clicks on the motherboard. CPU Fan CPU Heatsink Retention bracket Retention bracket lock Retention Module Base 1-8 ASUS M4N72-E To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1.
... module base. • The retention module base is properly applied to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that you install the heatsink and fan assembly. When.... 7. Hardware monitoring errors can also refer to indicate that came with the heatsink package. The lever clicks on the motherboard. CPU Fan CPU Heatsink Retention bracket Retention bracket lock Retention Module Base 1-8 ASUS M4N72-E To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1.
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Attach one end of the retention bracket to the module base. 5. Push down the retention bracket lock on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Do not forget to the retention module base. 1 2 3 4 5 3. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you cannot snap the retention bracket in this connector. ...
Attach one end of the retention bracket to the module base. 5. Push down the retention bracket lock on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Do not forget to the retention module base. 1 2 3 4 5 3. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you cannot snap the retention bracket in this connector. ...
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...address limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, when you install a 64-bit Windows OS when having 4GB or more memory installed on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_B1 DIMM_A2 and DIMM_B2 ... dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. 1-10 ASUS M4N72-E 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. For effective use a more memory on a DDR DIMM socket.
...address limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, when you install a 64-bit Windows OS when having 4GB or more memory installed on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_B1 DIMM_A2 and DIMM_B2 ... dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. 1-10 ASUS M4N72-E 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. For effective use a more memory on a DDR DIMM socket.
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...; • • 2.2-2.3 • • • 2.2-2.3 • • • 2.2-2.3 • • Due to AM3/AM2+ CPU limitation, only one DDR2 1066 DIMM is supported per channel. M4N72-E Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-1066MHz capability Vendor Part No.
...; • • 2.2-2.3 • • • 2.2-2.3 • • • 2.2-2.3 • • Due to AM3/AM2+ CPU limitation, only one DDR2 1066 DIMM is supported per channel. M4N72-E Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-1066MHz capability Vendor Part No.
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... adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Locked Retaining Clip 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM: 1. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket. 1 Unlocked retaining clip 2 DDR2...
... adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Locked Retaining Clip 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM: 1. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket. 1 Unlocked retaining clip 2 DDR2...
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..., USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1-16 ASUS M4N72-E Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that the cards do so may need IRQ...
..., USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1-16 ASUS M4N72-E Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that the cards do so may need IRQ...
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...PWR_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~740mA (8.88W max.) or a total of the connector. DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of 1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at +12V. Chassis intrusion connector ... Connect the fan cables to this connector. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to use the chassis intrusion detection feature. 1-22 ASUS M4N72-E The signal is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. Remove the jumper caps only when you intend to the fan connectors.
...PWR_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~740mA (8.88W max.) or a total of the connector. DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of 1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at +12V. Chassis intrusion connector ... Connect the fan cables to this connector. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to use the chassis intrusion detection feature. 1-22 ASUS M4N72-E The signal is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. Remove the jumper caps only when you intend to the fan connectors.
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...power supply are designed to support the motherboard power requirements with more power-consuming devices. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system, refer to connect the 4-pin ATX +12 V power plug; The ...system will not boot. • Use of a PSU with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 600 W. • Do not forget to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the ...
...power supply are designed to support the motherboard power requirements with more power-consuming devices. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system, refer to connect the 4-pin ATX +12 V power plug; The ...system will not boot. • Use of a PSU with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 600 W. • Do not forget to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the ...