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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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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 IDE mode) NVIDIA® MediaShield™ RAID supports RAID 0, 1, 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��c�ti�...
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 IDE mode) NVIDIA® MediaShield™ RAID supports RAID 0, 1, 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��c�ti�...
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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...
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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...digital television, digital video camcorders, storage peripherals, and other PC portable devices. DVI (Digital Visual Interface) provides high quality visuals for details. ASUS M3N-H/HDMI 1-3 You can switch from the discrete GeForce GPU(s) to -DVI conversion adaptor. It allows RAID 0, 1, 0+1 and 5 configurations for a...) 3Gb/s storage specifications, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for audio/video appliances such as HD DVD and Blu-ray Discs, HDMI provides you with an HDMI-to the motherboard GPU for two SATA connectors. See page 2-19 for details...
...digital television, digital video camcorders, storage peripherals, and other PC portable devices. DVI (Digital Visual Interface) provides high quality visuals for details. ASUS M3N-H/HDMI 1-3 You can switch from the discrete GeForce GPU(s) to -DVI conversion adaptor. It allows RAID 0, 1, 0+1 and 5 configurations for a...) 3Gb/s storage specifications, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for audio/video appliances such as HD DVD and Blu-ray Discs, HDMI provides you with an HDMI-to the motherboard GPU for two SATA connectors. See page 2-19 for details...
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...-bit audio output that simultaneously sends different audio streams to instantly surf the Internet without converting it to your partners on your needs. See page 2-21 and 2-22 for details. 1.3.2 ASUS AI Lifestyle unique features ASUS Express Gate Lite Just 5 seconds to boot up, the ASUS Express...click the mouse or press a key. S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to suit your PC! ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. You can now talk to analog format, and ...
...-bit audio output that simultaneously sends different audio streams to instantly surf the Internet without converting it to your partners on your needs. See page 2-21 and 2-22 for details. 1.3.2 ASUS AI Lifestyle unique features ASUS Express Gate Lite Just 5 seconds to boot up, the ASUS Express...click the mouse or press a key. S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to suit your PC! ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. You can now talk to analog format, and ...
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... conditioners, and other background noises then eliminates it against static electricity and shields it in the incoming audio stream while recording. ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. With better electric...easily without the usual "fingers"- See page 4-29 and 5-28 for details. See page 4-5 and 4-35 for details. ASUS M3N-H/HDMI 1-5 Update your favorite settings. Noise Filter This feature detects repetitive and stationary noises (non-voice signals) like Skype, online game, video...
... conditioners, and other background noises then eliminates it against static electricity and shields it in the incoming audio stream while recording. ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. With better electric...easily without the usual "fingers"- See page 4-29 and 5-28 for details. See page 4-5 and 4-35 for details. ASUS M3N-H/HDMI 1-5 Update your favorite settings. Noise Filter This feature detects repetitive and stationary noises (non-voice signals) like Skype, online game, video...
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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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USB 2.0 controller - - - shared - - - - shared - - - - shared - - - - IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. USB 1.0 controller 3 - - - USB 1.0 controller 4 - - - HD audio shared - - - - - - - 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Priority Standard function 0 1 System Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 - USB 1.0 controller 2 - - - Redirect to the figure on the next page for ...
USB 2.0 controller - - - shared - - - - shared - - - - shared - - - - IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. USB 1.0 controller 3 - - - USB 1.0 controller 4 - - - HD audio shared - - - - - - - 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Priority Standard function 0 1 System Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 - USB 1.0 controller 2 - - - Redirect to the figure on the next page for ...
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... a speaker. This port connects a microphone. 9. This port connects the side speakers in a 4-channel, 6-channel, or 8-channel audio configuration. 6. ASUS M3N-H/HDMI 2-21 Refer to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Microphone port (pink). This port is for audio/video devices, storage peripherals, PCs, or portable devices. 3. Side Speaker Out port (gray). Refer to the...
... a speaker. This port connects a microphone. 9. This port connects the side speakers in a 4-channel, 6-channel, or 8-channel audio configuration. 6. ASUS M3N-H/HDMI 2-21 Refer to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Microphone port (pink). This port is for audio/video devices, storage peripherals, PCs, or portable devices. 3. Side Speaker Out port (gray). Refer to the...
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...port at the same time if you connect 2 monitors to both the onboard VGA and HDMI ports. • With the bundled HDMI-to use an HDCP compliant monitor. This port connects an external audio output device via a coaxial S/PDIF cable. 14. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. This... port is a configuration example for a high-definition multimedia interface (HDMI) connector. • This motherboard comes with the higher-version DVD player and drivers will affect the playback quality. Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Orange Black Gray Headset 2-...
...port at the same time if you connect 2 monitors to both the onboard VGA and HDMI ports. • With the bundled HDMI-to use an HDCP compliant monitor. This port connects an external audio output device via a coaxial S/PDIF cable. 14. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. This... port is a configuration example for a high-definition multimedia interface (HDMI) connector. • This motherboard comes with the higher-version DVD player and drivers will affect the playback quality. Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Orange Black Gray Headset 2-...
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... in the BIOS setup to [AC97]. Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module 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 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND...
... in the BIOS setup to [AC97]. Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module 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 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND...
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Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is purchased separately. COM1 M3N-H/HDMI ® M3N-H/HDMI Serial port (COM1) connector The COM module is for a serial (COM) port. 10. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) These connectors allow you to a slot opening at the back of ... chassis. 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. ASUS M3N-H/HDMI 2-33 M3N-H/HDMI ® M3N-H/HDMI Internal audio connector CD Left Audio Channel GND GND Right...
Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is purchased separately. COM1 M3N-H/HDMI ® M3N-H/HDMI Serial port (COM1) connector The COM module is for a serial (COM) port. 10. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) These connectors allow you to a slot opening at the back of ... chassis. 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. ASUS M3N-H/HDMI 2-33 M3N-H/HDMI ® M3N-H/HDMI Internal audio connector CD Left Audio Channel GND GND Right...
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... VGA connector For easier VGA module installation, install the VGA 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 purchased separately. 13. Connect the VGA Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to your...
... VGA connector For easier VGA module installation, install the VGA 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 purchased separately. 13. Connect the VGA Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to your...
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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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... order of commands. • If you to RAID mode, all SATA ports run at RAID mode together. Configuration options: [AC97] [HD Audio] HDMI Audio [Auto] Allows you want the Serial ATA hard disk drives to use the Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI), set this item to SATA 5-6... item to enable or disable the High-Definition audio CODEC. Make sure to install the AHCI driver or RAID driver in the bundled support DVD before connecting devices to [RAID]. • SATA 5-6 connectors support AHCI mode and RAID mode only. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] ASUS M3N-H/HDMI 4-25
... order of commands. • If you to RAID mode, all SATA ports run at RAID mode together. Configuration options: [AC97] [HD Audio] HDMI Audio [Auto] Allows you want the Serial ATA hard disk drives to use the Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI), set this item to SATA 5-6... item to enable or disable the High-Definition audio CODEC. Make sure to install the AHCI driver or RAID driver in the bundled support DVD before connecting devices to [RAID]. • SATA 5-6 connectors support AHCI mode and RAID mode only. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] ASUS M3N-H/HDMI 4-25
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... enable or disable support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). 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 OnBoard LAN Boot ROM. Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4][2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] [Auto] 4.4.7 USB...: [Disabled] [Enabled] Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the USB 1.1 and 2.0 controller. Onboard LAN Device [Enabled] Allows you to enable HDMI audio output.
... enable or disable support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). 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 OnBoard LAN Boot ROM. Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4][2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] [Auto] 4.4.7 USB...: [Disabled] [Enabled] Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the USB 1.1 and 2.0 controller. Onboard LAN Device [Enabled] Allows you to enable HDMI audio output.
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... NVIDIA Chipset Driver Program Installs the NVIDIA® chipset drivers for Drivers Installs all of the drivers through the installation wizard. Realtek Audio Driver Installs the Realtek® ALC1200 audio driver and application. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Driver Installs the AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™...
... NVIDIA Chipset Driver Program Installs the NVIDIA® chipset drivers for Drivers Installs all of the drivers through the installation wizard. Realtek Audio Driver Installs the Realtek® ALC1200 audio driver and application. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Driver Installs the AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™...
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...-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. If the Realtek audio software is correctly installed, you will find the Realtek...
...-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. If the Realtek audio software is correctly installed, you will find the Realtek...
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Click to minimize the window. Sound Effect The Realtek® ALC1200 Audio CODEC allows you to set your desired settings. 3. ASUS M3N-H/HDMI 5-15 From the Realtek HD Audio Manager, click the Sound Effect tab. 2. Minimize Click the minimize button ( ) to effect the Sound Effect settings and exit. Information Click the information button ( ) to ...
Click to minimize the window. Sound Effect The Realtek® ALC1200 Audio CODEC allows you to set your desired settings. 3. ASUS M3N-H/HDMI 5-15 From the Realtek HD Audio Manager, click the Sound Effect tab. 2. Minimize Click the minimize button ( ) to effect the Sound Effect settings and exit. Information Click the information button ( ) to ...
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... the Mixer settings and exit. Make adjustments to configure audio output (playback) volume and audio input (record) volume. The Mixer option activates voice input from all channels to set the mixer options: 1. Audio I/O The Audio I /O options: 1. Click to adjust the Playback and.... 3. Click the drop-down until you configure your input/output settings. To set the Audio I /O option allows you get the desired levels. 4. From the Realtek HD Audio Manager, click the Audio I /O settings and exit 5-16 Chapter 5: Software support Click for analog and digital options...
... the Mixer settings and exit. Make adjustments to configure audio output (playback) volume and audio input (record) volume. The Mixer option activates voice input from all channels to set the mixer options: 1. Audio I/O The Audio I /O options: 1. Click to adjust the Playback and.... 3. Click the drop-down until you configure your input/output settings. To set the Audio I /O option allows you get the desired levels. 4. From the Realtek HD Audio Manager, click the Audio I /O settings and exit 5-16 Chapter 5: Software support Click for analog and digital options...