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... User guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M3N-H/HDMI motherboard! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in the long ...your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. 1.1 Welcome! Before you for the following items. Motherboard ASUS M3N-H/HDMI Cables 2�x�S�e�ri�a�l A�T�A�p�o�w�e�r�c�ab�l�e�fo...
... User guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M3N-H/HDMI motherboard! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in the long ...your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. 1.1 Welcome! Before you for the following items. Motherboard ASUS M3N-H/HDMI Cables 2�x�S�e�ri�a�l A�T�A�p�o�w�e�r�c�ab�l�e�fo...
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...1394a support The IEEE 1394a interface provides high speed digital interface for double speed and bandwidth which enhances system performance. ASUS M3N-H/HDMI 1-3 It includes two primary features: GeForce Boost and HybridPower™. PCIe 2.0 support This motherboard supports the latest ... Hybrid SLI Technology Hybrid SLI™ Technology is a set of discrete graphics cards when combined with M3N series motherboard GPUs. HDMI/DVI/D-Sub Interface HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a unique hybrid multi-GPU technology. DVI (Digital Visual Interface) ...
...1394a support The IEEE 1394a interface provides high speed digital interface for double speed and bandwidth which enhances system performance. ASUS M3N-H/HDMI 1-3 It includes two primary features: GeForce Boost and HybridPower™. PCIe 2.0 support This motherboard supports the latest ... Hybrid SLI Technology Hybrid SLI™ Technology is a set of discrete graphics cards when combined with M3N series motherboard GPUs. HDMI/DVI/D-Sub Interface HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a unique hybrid multi-GPU technology. DVI (Digital Visual Interface) ...
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..., online game, video conference and recording. making it against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Update your motherboard against static ...ASUS Crystal Sound This feature can enhance speech-centric applications like computer fans, air conditioners, and other background noises then eliminates it ideally protects your BIOS easily without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. With better electric conductivity, it in the incoming audio stream while recording. ASUS M3N-H/HDMI...
..., online game, video conference and recording. making it against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Update your motherboard against static ...ASUS Crystal Sound This feature can enhance speech-centric applications like computer fans, air conditioners, and other background noises then eliminates it ideally protects your BIOS easily without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. With better electric conductivity, it in the incoming audio stream while recording. ASUS M3N-H/HDMI...
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Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.4 System memory 2-11 2.5 Expansion slots 2-17 2.6 Jumper 2-20 2.7 Connectors 2-21 ASUS M3N-H/HDMI
Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.4 System memory 2-11 2.5 Expansion slots 2-17 2.6 Jumper 2-20 2.7 Connectors 2-21 ASUS M3N-H/HDMI
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... the bag that came with a standby power LED. The green LED lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. M3N-H/HDMI ® M3N-H/HDMI Onboard LED SB_PWR ON OFF Standy Power Powered Off ASUS M3N-H/HDMI 2-1 This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before handling components to avoid...
... the bag that came with a standby power LED. The green LED lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. M3N-H/HDMI ® M3N-H/HDMI Onboard LED SB_PWR ON OFF Standy Power Powered Off ASUS M3N-H/HDMI 2-1 This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before handling components to avoid...
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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...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-FW3227 Super I/O SB_PWR CHASSIS CLRTC Lithium Cell CMOS Power FLOPPY COM1 IE1394_2 USB78 USB910...
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...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-FW3227 Super I/O SB_PWR CHASSIS CLRTC Lithium Cell CMOS Power FLOPPY COM1 IE1394_2 USB78 USB910...
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The lever clicks on the side tab to secure the CPU. ASUS M3N-H/HDMI 2-7 Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it is in place, push down the socket lever to indicate that it fits in place. When the CPU is locked. 6. Gold triangle Small triangle 5. 3. Position the CPU above the socket such that came with a small triangle. 4. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with the heatsink package.
The lever clicks on the side tab to secure the CPU. ASUS M3N-H/HDMI 2-7 Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it is in place, push down the socket lever to indicate that it fits in place. When the CPU is locked. 6. Gold triangle Small triangle 5. 3. Position the CPU above the socket such that came with a small triangle. 4. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with the heatsink package.
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Attach one end of the retention bracket (near the retention bracket lock) to the retention module base. Make sure that the retention bracket is in place. 4. ASUS M3N-H/HDMI 2-9 Push down the retention bracket lock on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to the retention module base. 3. Align the other end of the retention bracket to the module base. 2. A clicking sound denotes that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module base, otherwise you cannot snap the retention bracket in place.
Attach one end of the retention bracket (near the retention bracket lock) to the retention module base. Make sure that the retention bracket is in place. 4. ASUS M3N-H/HDMI 2-9 Push down the retention bracket lock on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to the retention module base. 3. Align the other end of the retention bracket to the module base. 2. A clicking sound denotes that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module base, otherwise you cannot snap the retention bracket in place.
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The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: M3N-H/HDMI ® M3N-H/HDMI 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 ASUS M3N-H/HDMI 2-11 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.
The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: M3N-H/HDMI ® M3N-H/HDMI 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 ASUS M3N-H/HDMI 2-11 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.
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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 - Single-sided DS - Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. ASUS M3N-H/HDMI 2-15
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 - Single-sided DS - Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. ASUS M3N-H/HDMI 2-15
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... with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Refer to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. ASUS M3N-H/HDMI 2-17 Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Replace the...
... with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Refer to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. ASUS M3N-H/HDMI 2-17 Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Replace the...
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... signal output when activating the Hybird Power function under Hybrid SLI™ mode. • Visit www.nvidia.com/hybridsli for the location of the slot. ASUS M3N-H/HDMI 2-19 Refer to the figure below for more information about Hybrid SLI™ support. 2.5.6 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express 2.0 x16 graphics...
... signal output when activating the Hybird Power function under Hybrid SLI™ mode. • Visit www.nvidia.com/hybridsli for the location of the slot. ASUS M3N-H/HDMI 2-19 Refer to the figure below for more information about Hybrid SLI™ support. 2.5.6 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express 2.0 x16 graphics...
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... 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel configuration, the function of the audio ports in an 8-channel audio configuration. Refer to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. ASUS M3N-H/HDMI 2-21 This port connects a headphone or a speaker. This port connects a microphone. 9. This 6-pin IEEE 1394a port provides high-speed connectivity for the function of this...
... 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel configuration, the function of the audio ports in an 8-channel audio configuration. Refer to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. ASUS M3N-H/HDMI 2-21 This port connects a headphone or a speaker. This port connects a microphone. 9. This 6-pin IEEE 1394a port provides high-speed connectivity for the function of this...
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ASUS M3N-H/HDMI 2-23 Select Resize my desktop and click Resize Desktop. 5. The Resize my desktop function in the NVIDIA Control Panel appears only when you are using the onboard HDMI out port and the HDMI cable, you can resize the desktop appearing on your HDTV screen. Install NVIDIA Chipset Driver Program from the motherboard support...
ASUS M3N-H/HDMI 2-23 Select Resize my desktop and click Resize Desktop. 5. The Resize my desktop function in the NVIDIA Control Panel appears only when you are using the onboard HDMI out port and the HDMI cable, you can resize the desktop appearing on your HDTV screen. Install NVIDIA Chipset Driver Program from the motherboard support...
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...connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) The onboard IDE connector is set as "Cable-Select," make sure all other device jumpers have the same setting. M3N-H/HDMI ® PRI_IDE NOTE:Orient the red markings on the IDE ribbon cable to configure your device. If any device jumper is for Ultra DMA ... connector is removed to match the covered hole on each Ultra DMA 133/100/66/33 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. ASUS M3N-H/HDMI 2-25 PIN1 M3N-H/HDMI IDE connector Single device Two devices Drive jumper setting Cable-Select or Master Cable-Select Master Slave Mode of the following modes to PIN...
...connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) The onboard IDE connector is set as "Cable-Select," make sure all other device jumpers have the same setting. M3N-H/HDMI ® PRI_IDE NOTE:Orient the red markings on the IDE ribbon cable to configure your device. If any device jumper is for Ultra DMA ... connector is removed to match the covered hole on each Ultra DMA 133/100/66/33 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. ASUS M3N-H/HDMI 2-25 PIN1 M3N-H/HDMI IDE connector Single device Two devices Drive jumper setting Cable-Select or Master Cable-Select Master Slave Mode of the following modes to PIN...
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... (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to 480 Mbps connection speed. ASUS M3N-H/HDMI 2-27 These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports...USB910 USB1112 USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC M3N-H/HDMI ® PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND M3N-H/HDMI USB 2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of these connectors,...
... (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to 480 Mbps connection speed. ASUS M3N-H/HDMI 2-27 These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports...USB910 USB1112 USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC M3N-H/HDMI ® PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND M3N-H/HDMI USB 2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of these connectors,...
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... motherboard components. These are not jumpers! 6. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! ASUS M3N-H/HDMI 2-29 Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. CPU_FAN PWR_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND Rotation +12V GND... M3N-H/HDMI ® CHA_FAN1 GND +12V Rotation M3N-H/HDMI Fan connectors Only the CPU_FAN and CHA_FAN 1 connectors support the ASUS Q FAN2 feature. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that the black ...
... motherboard components. These are not jumpers! 6. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! ASUS M3N-H/HDMI 2-29 Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. CPU_FAN PWR_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND Rotation +12V GND... M3N-H/HDMI ® CHA_FAN1 GND +12V Rotation M3N-H/HDMI Fan connectors Only the CPU_FAN and CHA_FAN 1 connectors support the ASUS Q FAN2 feature. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that the black ...
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...Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of a PSU with more power-consuming devices. ATX12V +12V DC +12V DC PIN 1 GND GND M3N-H/HDMI ® M3N-H/HDMI ATX power connectors EATXPWR +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK GND +5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 ...800 (x4) Graphics card: PCI Express x16 NVIDIA 7900GTX Serial ATA device: SATA hard disk drive (x2) Optical drives: DVD-RW ASUS M3N-H/HDMI 2-31 8. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. aspx?SLanguage=en-us for ATX power supply plugs...
...Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of a PSU with more power-consuming devices. ATX12V +12V DC +12V DC PIN 1 GND GND M3N-H/HDMI ® M3N-H/HDMI ATX power connectors EATXPWR +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK GND +5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 ...800 (x4) Graphics card: PCI Express x16 NVIDIA 7900GTX Serial ATA device: SATA hard disk drive (x2) Optical drives: DVD-RW ASUS M3N-H/HDMI 2-31 8. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. aspx?SLanguage=en-us for ATX power supply plugs...
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10. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is purchased separately. ASUS M3N-H/HDMI 2-33 COM1 M3N-H/HDMI ® M3N-H/HDMI Serial port (COM1) connector The COM module is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial 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. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) These connectors allow you to...
10. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is purchased separately. ASUS M3N-H/HDMI 2-33 COM1 M3N-H/HDMI ® M3N-H/HDMI Serial port (COM1) connector The COM module is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial 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. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) These connectors allow you to...
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... is for the chassis-mounted reset button for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings. ASUS M3N-H/HDMI 2-35 The speaker allows you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep or soft-off mode depending on or... LED. The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is for the system power LED. PLED SPEAKER PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker M3N-H/HDMI ® PANEL PIN 1 IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector.
... is for the chassis-mounted reset button for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings. ASUS M3N-H/HDMI 2-35 The speaker allows you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep or soft-off mode depending on or... LED. The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is for the system power LED. PLED SPEAKER PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker M3N-H/HDMI ® PANEL PIN 1 IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector.