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Contents 5.3.2 Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology 5-11 5.3.3 Audio configurations 5-14 5.3.4 ASUS PC Probe II 5-18 5.3.5 ASUS AI Suite 5-24 5.3.6 ASUS AI Gear 2 5-26 5.3.7 ASUS AI Nap 5-27 5.3.8 ASUS Q-Fan 2 5-28 5.3.9 ASUS AI Booster 5-29 5.3.10 ASUS Express Gate Lite 5-30 5.4 RAID configurations 5-37 5.4.1 RAID definitions 5-37 5.4.2 NVIDIA® RAID configurations 5-38 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-45 5.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS.... 5-45 5.5.2 Creating a RAID/SATA driver disk in Windows 5-45 vi
Contents 5.3.2 Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology 5-11 5.3.3 Audio configurations 5-14 5.3.4 ASUS PC Probe II 5-18 5.3.5 ASUS AI Suite 5-24 5.3.6 ASUS AI Gear 2 5-26 5.3.7 ASUS AI Nap 5-27 5.3.8 ASUS Q-Fan 2 5-28 5.3.9 ASUS AI Booster 5-29 5.3.10 ASUS Express Gate Lite 5-30 5.4 RAID configurations 5-37 5.4.1 RAID definitions 5-37 5.4.2 NVIDIA® RAID configurations 5-38 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-45 5.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS.... 5-45 5.5.2 Creating a RAID/SATA driver disk in Windows 5-45 vi
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...0+1, 5, and JBOD NVIDIA Gigabit MAC Atheros® F1 Gigabit PHY featuring AI NET 2 Realtek® ALC1200 8-channel High Definition audio CODEC - �S��u�p�p�o�r�t�s�J�a�c�k��-D��e�te��...6 on the rear panel) (continued on the next page) xi Supports D-Sub with max. M3N-H/HDMI specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory VGA Expansion slots Storage LAN High Definition audio IEEE 1394 USB AMD® Socket AM2/AM2+ for Phenom™ FX / Phenom™ /...
...0+1, 5, and JBOD NVIDIA Gigabit MAC Atheros® F1 Gigabit PHY featuring AI NET 2 Realtek® ALC1200 8-channel High Definition audio CODEC - �S��u�p�p�o�r�t�s�J�a�c�k��-D��e�te��...6 on the rear panel) (continued on the next page) xi Supports D-Sub with max. M3N-H/HDMI specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory VGA Expansion slots Storage LAN High Definition audio IEEE 1394 USB AMD® Socket AM2/AM2+ for Phenom™ FX / Phenom™ /...
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xiii M3N-H/HDMI 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 ...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 2.3, ACPI 2.0a, ASUS EZ Flash 2 Support DVD contents Drivers Express Gate Lite ASUS AI Suite ASUS PC Probe II ASUS...
xiii M3N-H/HDMI 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 ...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 2.3, ACPI 2.0a, ASUS EZ Flash 2 Support DVD contents Drivers Express Gate Lite ASUS AI Suite ASUS PC Probe II ASUS...
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... based on select GeForce GPUs. It allows RAID 0, 1, 0+1 and 5 configurations for audio/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 ...channel audio and uncompressed digital video through a single cable for more information. It includes two primary features: GeForce Boost and HybridPower™. DVI (Digital Visual Interface) provides high quality visuals for details. See page 2-22 for digital display devices like LCD monitors. ASUS M3N-H/HDMI 1-3...
... based on select GeForce GPUs. It allows RAID 0, 1, 0+1 and 5 configurations for audio/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 ...channel audio and uncompressed digital video through a single cable for more information. It includes two primary features: GeForce Boost and HybridPower™. DVI (Digital Visual Interface) provides high quality visuals for details. See page 2-22 for digital display devices like LCD monitors. ASUS M3N-H/HDMI 1-3...
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... Gear 2 AI Gear 2 allows you are temporarily away. The onboard 8-channel HD audio (High Definition Audio, previously codenamed Azalia) CODEC enables high-quality 192KHz/24-bit audio output that simultaneously sends different audio streams to 5-36 for details . ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. See...
... Gear 2 AI Gear 2 allows you are temporarily away. The onboard 8-channel HD audio (High Definition Audio, previously codenamed Azalia) CODEC enables high-quality 192KHz/24-bit audio output that simultaneously sends different audio streams to 5-36 for details . ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. See...
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... ASUS M3N-H/HDMI 1-5 Noise Filter This feature detects repetitive and stationary noises (non-voice signals) like Skype, online game, video conference and recording. ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS ..., and other background noises then eliminates it against static electricity and shields it in the incoming audio stream while recording. Q-Fan 2 ASUS Q-Fan2 technology intelligently adjusts both CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to system loading to launch...
... ASUS M3N-H/HDMI 1-5 Noise Filter This feature detects repetitive and stationary noises (non-voice signals) like Skype, online game, video conference and recording. ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS ..., and other background noises then eliminates it against static electricity and shields it in the incoming audio stream while recording. Q-Fan 2 ASUS Q-Fan2 technology intelligently adjusts both CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to system loading to launch...
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ASUS M3N-H/HDMI 2-3 30.5cm (12.0in) 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 24.5cm (9.6in) KB_USB56 ATX12V CPU_FAN SPDIF_O1 HDMI PWR_FAN SOCKET AM2 DDR DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR DIMM_A2 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR DIMM_B2 (64bit, 240-pin module) F_USB34 LAN1_USB12 AUDIO... EATXPWR SATA5 SATA6 Attansic F1 CHA_FAN1 PCIEX1_1 nVidia® GeForce 8300 SATA2 SATA4 SATA3 SATA1 PRI_IDE CD ALC883 AAFP SPDIF_OUT PCIEX16_1 M3N-H/HDMI PCI1 VGA PCIEX1_2 PCI2 PCI3 BIOS ® agere L-...
ASUS M3N-H/HDMI 2-3 30.5cm (12.0in) 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 24.5cm (9.6in) KB_USB56 ATX12V CPU_FAN SPDIF_O1 HDMI PWR_FAN SOCKET AM2 DDR DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR DIMM_A2 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR DIMM_B2 (64bit, 240-pin module) F_USB34 LAN1_USB12 AUDIO... EATXPWR SATA5 SATA6 Attansic F1 CHA_FAN1 PCIEX1_1 nVidia® GeForce 8300 SATA2 SATA4 SATA3 SATA1 PRI_IDE CD ALC883 AAFP SPDIF_OUT PCIEX16_1 M3N-H/HDMI PCI1 VGA PCIEX1_2 PCI2 PCI3 BIOS ® agere L-...
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... with PCI specifications. USB 1.0 controller 4 - - - Refer to the figure on the next page for the location of the slots. 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information shared - - - - HD audio shared - - - - - - - USB 1.0 controller 1 - - - USB 1.0 controller 3 - - - Onboard SATA - - - - shared - - - - shared - - - - Refer to IRQ#9 4 12 Communications Port (COM1)* 5 13 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering* 6 14 Floppy Disk...
... with PCI specifications. USB 1.0 controller 4 - - - Refer to the figure on the next page for the location of the slots. 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information shared - - - - HD audio shared - - - - - - - USB 1.0 controller 1 - - - USB 1.0 controller 3 - - - Onboard SATA - - - - shared - - - - shared - - - - Refer to IRQ#9 4 12 Communications Port (COM1)* 5 13 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering* 6 14 Floppy Disk...
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...port connects the rear speakers in 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration. This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. 7. Microphone port (pink). ASUS M3N-H/HDMI 2-21 Center/Subwoofer port (orange). 2.7 Connectors 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 45 6 7 14 13 12 11 10 98...GREEN 1 Gbps connection LAN port 4. In 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel configuration, the function of the audio ports in a 4-channel, 6-channel, or 8-channel audio configuration. 6. Refer to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. This 6-pin IEEE 1394a ...
...port connects the rear speakers in 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration. This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. 7. Microphone port (pink). ASUS M3N-H/HDMI 2-21 Center/Subwoofer port (orange). 2.7 Connectors 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 45 6 7 14 13 12 11 10 98...GREEN 1 Gbps connection LAN port 4. In 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel configuration, the function of the audio ports in a 4-channel, 6-channel, or 8-channel audio configuration. 6. Refer to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. This 6-pin IEEE 1394a ...
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...8482; function, ensure that features different displays on 2 monitors at the same time if you have connected your reference. This port connects an external audio output device via a coaxial S/PDIF cable. 14. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 11... bandwidth with dual-VGA outputs that you connect 2 monitors to both the onboard VGA and HDMI ports. • With the bundled HDMI-to use an HDCP compliant monitor. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Orange Black Gray Headset 2-...
...8482; function, ensure that features different displays on 2 monitors at the same time if you have connected your reference. This port connects an external audio output device via a coaxial S/PDIF cable. 14. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 11... bandwidth with dual-VGA outputs that you connect 2 monitors to both the onboard VGA and HDMI ports. • With the bundled HDMI-to use an HDCP compliant monitor. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Orange Black Gray Headset 2-...
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... Chapter 2: Hardware information Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the item to [HD Audio]; GND PRESENCE# SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC M3N-H/HDMI AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1...
... Chapter 2: Hardware information Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the item to [HD Audio]; GND PRESENCE# SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC M3N-H/HDMI AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1...
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... port module cable to this connector, then install the module to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. M3N-H/HDMI ® M3N-H/HDMI Internal audio connector CD Left Audio Channel GND GND Right Audio Channel 11. ASUS M3N-H/HDMI 2-33 10. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is purchased separately...
... port module cable to this connector, then install the module to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. M3N-H/HDMI ® M3N-H/HDMI Internal audio connector CD Left Audio Channel GND GND Right Audio Channel 11. ASUS M3N-H/HDMI 2-33 10. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is purchased separately...
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... VGA Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND M3N-H/HDMI ® M3N-H/HDMI Digital audio connector SPDIF_OUT The S/PDIF module is for the onboard VGA connection, allowing you to connect a display device to an expansion slot below the discrete...
... VGA Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND M3N-H/HDMI ® M3N-H/HDMI Digital audio connector SPDIF_OUT The S/PDIF module is for the onboard VGA connection, allowing you to connect a display device to an expansion slot below the discrete...
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... Setup Utility Advanced Onboard Device Configuration Select Menu IDE Function Setup MCP Storage Config Onboard 1394 HD Audio Front Panel Support Type HDMI Audio Onboard LAN Device Onboard LAN Boot ROM Serial Port1 Address [Enabled] [Auto] [HD Audio] [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] Item Specific Help IDE Function Setup Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup...
... Setup Utility Advanced Onboard Device Configuration Select Menu IDE Function Setup MCP Storage Config Onboard 1394 HD Audio Front Panel Support Type HDMI Audio Onboard LAN Device Onboard LAN Boot ROM Serial Port1 Address [Enabled] [Auto] [HD Audio] [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] Item Specific Help IDE Function Setup Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup...
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...support. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] Front Panel Support Type [HD Audio] Allows you to set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to SATA 5-6 connectors. Configuration options: [AC97] [HD Audio] HDMI Audio [Auto] Allows you to [RAID]. • SATA 5-6 connectors support... 5, or JBOD configuration from the Serial ATA hard disk drives, set this item to disable or enable the HDMI Audio function. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] ASUS M3N-H/HDMI 4-25 Onboard 1394 [Enabled] Allows you want to use the Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI), set this item...
...support. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] Front Panel Support Type [HD Audio] Allows you to set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to SATA 5-6 connectors. Configuration options: [AC97] [HD Audio] HDMI Audio [Auto] Allows you to [RAID]. • SATA 5-6 connectors support... 5, or JBOD configuration from the Serial ATA hard disk drives, set this item to disable or enable the HDMI Audio function. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] ASUS M3N-H/HDMI 4-25 Onboard 1394 [Enabled] Allows you want to use the Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI), set this item...
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... Device [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the USB 1.1 and 2.0 controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4-26 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Make sure to set the HDMI Audio item to [Auto] to enable or disable the USB 2.0 controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4][2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] [Auto] 4.4.7 USB Configuration Advanced...] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Allows you to enable HDMI audio output.
... Device [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the USB 1.1 and 2.0 controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4-26 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Make sure to set the HDMI Audio item to [Auto] to enable or disable the USB 2.0 controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4][2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] [Auto] 4.4.7 USB Configuration Advanced...] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Allows you to enable HDMI audio output.
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ASUS InstAll - NVIDIA Chipset Driver Program Installs the NVIDIA® chipset drivers for Drivers Installs all of the drivers through the installation wizard. USB 2.0 Driver Installs ... the AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ technology driver. 5.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Realtek Audio Driver Installs the Realtek® ALC1200 audio driver and application. Installation Wizard for the NVIDIA GeForce 8300 chipset. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices.
ASUS InstAll - NVIDIA Chipset Driver Program Installs the NVIDIA® chipset drivers for Drivers Installs all of the drivers through the installation wizard. USB 2.0 Driver Installs ... the AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ technology driver. 5.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Realtek Audio Driver Installs the Realtek® ALC1200 audio driver and application. Installation Wizard for the NVIDIA GeForce 8300 chipset. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices.
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... the taskbar, double-click on the SoundEffect icon to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the Support CD that came with the motherboard package. 5.3.3 Audio configurations The Realtek® ALC1200 audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to deliver the ultimate audio experience on the taskbar. The ALC1200 also includes the Realtek® proprietary UAJ...
... the taskbar, double-click on the SoundEffect icon to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the Support CD that came with the motherboard package. 5.3.3 Audio configurations The Realtek® ALC1200 audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to deliver the ultimate audio experience on the taskbar. The ALC1200 also includes the Realtek® proprietary UAJ...
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Configuration options Click any of the tabs in this area to set your audio settings. From the Realtek HD Audio Manager, click the Sound Effect tab. 2. Sound Effect The Realtek® ALC1200 Audio CODEC allows you to configure your listening environment, adjust the equalizer, set the ... ) to effect the Sound Effect settings and exit. To set the karaoke to minimize the window. Click to exit the Realtek HD Audio Manager. ASUS M3N-H/HDMI 5-15 Minimize Click the minimize button ( ) to your listening pleasure. Click the shortcut buttons or the drop-down menus for your ...
Configuration options Click any of the tabs in this area to set your audio settings. From the Realtek HD Audio Manager, click the Sound Effect tab. 2. Sound Effect The Realtek® ALC1200 Audio CODEC allows you to configure your listening environment, adjust the equalizer, set the ... ) to effect the Sound Effect settings and exit. To set the karaoke to minimize the window. Click to exit the Realtek HD Audio Manager. ASUS M3N-H/HDMI 5-15 Minimize Click the minimize button ( ) to your listening pleasure. Click the shortcut buttons or the drop-down menus for your ...
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... from all channels to mute ( ) if you configure your input/output settings. Turn the volume buttons to configure audio output (playback) volume and audio input (record) volume. From the Realtek HD Audio Manager, click the Audio I /O options: 1. Click to Wave, SW Synth, Front, Rear, Subwoofer, CD volume, Mic volume, Line Volume, and Stereo mix... channels by clicking the control tabs and dragging them up and down menu to effect the Mixer settings and exit. Make adjustments to effect the Audio I /O option allows you do not want voice input. 3. To set the...
... from all channels to mute ( ) if you configure your input/output settings. Turn the volume buttons to configure audio output (playback) volume and audio input (record) volume. From the Realtek HD Audio Manager, click the Audio I /O options: 1. Click to Wave, SW Synth, Front, Rear, Subwoofer, CD volume, Mic volume, Line Volume, and Stereo mix... channels by clicking the control tabs and dragging them up and down menu to effect the Mixer settings and exit. Make adjustments to effect the Audio I /O option allows you do not want voice input. 3. To set the...