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... 4.5.3 APM Configuration 4-27 4.5.4 Hardware Monitor 4-29 4.6 Boot menu 4-31 4.6.1 Boot Device Priority 4-31 4.6.2 Removable Drives 4-31 4.6.3 Boot Settings Configuration 4-32 4.6.4 Security 4-33 4.7 Tools menu 4-35 4.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 4-35 4.7.2 Express Gate Lite 4-36 4.8 Exit menu 4-37 Chapter 5: Software support 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support DVD information 5-1 5.2.1 Running the support DVD...
... 4.5.3 APM Configuration 4-27 4.5.4 Hardware Monitor 4-29 4.6 Boot menu 4-31 4.6.1 Boot Device Priority 4-31 4.6.2 Removable Drives 4-31 4.6.3 Boot Settings Configuration 4-32 4.6.4 Security 4-33 4.7 Tools menu 4-35 4.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 4-35 4.7.2 Express Gate Lite 4-36 4.8 Exit menu 4-37 Chapter 5: Software support 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support DVD information 5-1 5.2.1 Running the support DVD...
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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 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 ... (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 Update Anti-virus Utility (OEM version) Form factor ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24...
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 ... (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 Update Anti-virus Utility (OEM version) Form factor ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24...
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... automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you to overclock the CPU speed in case the...your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for details. 1.3.3 ASUS intelligent performance and overclocking features Precision Tweaker This feature allows you can .... Smart Support DVD This feature provides a checklist that are not. ASUS MyLogo 2™ This feature allows you to the BIOS default settings ... the computer. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. When using ASUS PC Probe II, you to fine tune the CPU/memory voltage and...
... automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you to overclock the CPU speed in case the...your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for details. 1.3.3 ASUS intelligent performance and overclocking features Precision Tweaker This feature allows you can .... Smart Support DVD This feature provides a checklist that are not. ASUS MyLogo 2™ This feature allows you to the BIOS default settings ... the computer. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. When using ASUS PC Probe II, you to fine tune the CPU/memory voltage and...
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..." or that came with the screw you intend to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Install the software drivers for information on the next page. 3. ASUS M3N-H/HDMI 2-17 The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you removed earlier. 6. Make sure to use . 4. When...
..." or that came with the screw you intend to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Install the software drivers for information on the next page. 3. ASUS M3N-H/HDMI 2-17 The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you removed earlier. 6. Make sure to use . 4. When...
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...8226; With the bundled HDMI-to-DVI conversion adapter, this motherboard can also support DVI output. • Playback of HD DVD and Blu-Ray Discs The speed and bandwidth of higher speed and bandwidth with the higher-version DVD player and drivers will affect the playback quality... - - 4-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In - Using the CPU/Memory of the CPU/Memory, DVD player, and drivers will upgrade the playback quality. HDMI Out port. Following is for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information Before enabling the HybridPower™ function, ensure ...
...8226; With the bundled HDMI-to-DVI conversion adapter, this motherboard can also support DVI output. • Playback of HD DVD and Blu-Ray Discs The speed and bandwidth of higher speed and bandwidth with the higher-version DVD player and drivers will affect the playback quality... - - 4-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In - Using the CPU/Memory of the CPU/Memory, DVD player, and drivers will upgrade the playback quality. HDMI Out port. Following is for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information Before enabling the HybridPower™ function, ensure ...
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.... A full-screen adjustment tool appears. 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 HDTV overscaling or underscaling: If your desktop is extending beyond the viewable display area or.... 3. Click OK to fit your HDTV desktop: 1. Select Resize my desktop and click Resize Desktop. 5. Use the scroll bar to resize the desktop to exit. ASUS M3N-H/HDMI 2-23 Install NVIDIA Chipset Driver Program from the motherboard support DVD. 2.
.... A full-screen adjustment tool appears. 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 HDTV overscaling or underscaling: If your desktop is extending beyond the viewable display area or.... 3. Click OK to fit your HDTV desktop: 1. Select Resize my desktop and click Resize Desktop. 5. Use the scroll bar to resize the desktop to exit. ASUS M3N-H/HDMI 2-23 Install NVIDIA Chipset Driver Program from the motherboard support DVD. 2.
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... port to install the AHCI driver or RAID driver in the bundled support DVD before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. Make sure to avoid mechanical conflict with huge graphics cards. SATA5 GND RSATA_TXP5 RSATA_TXN5 GND RSATA_RXP5 RSATA_RXN5 GND SATA6 GND RSATA_TXP6 RSATA_TXN6 GND RSATA_RXP6 RSATA_RXN6 GND M3N-H/HDMI ® M3N-H/HDMI SATA connectors SATA2 GND...
... port to install the AHCI driver or RAID driver in the bundled support DVD before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. Make sure to avoid mechanical conflict with huge graphics cards. SATA5 GND RSATA_TXP5 RSATA_TXN5 GND RSATA_RXP5 RSATA_RXN5 GND SATA6 GND RSATA_TXP6 RSATA_TXN6 GND RSATA_RXP6 RSATA_RXN6 GND M3N-H/HDMI ® M3N-H/HDMI SATA connectors SATA2 GND...
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..., and • View the BIOS version information. The ASUS Update utility is available in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a floppy disk or USB flash disk.) 3. ASUS M3N-H/HDMI 4-1 4.1 Managing and updating your system. Save a copy...ASUS Update. 3. Place the support DVD in Windows® environment.) 2. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) Refer to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in case you to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in the optical drive. The Drivers...
..., and • View the BIOS version information. The ASUS Update utility is available in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a floppy disk or USB flash disk.) 3. ASUS M3N-H/HDMI 4-1 4.1 Managing and updating your system. Save a copy...ASUS Update. 3. Place the support DVD in Windows® environment.) 2. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) Refer to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in case you to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in the optical drive. The Drivers...
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...options: [AC97] [HD Audio] HDMI Audio [Auto] Allows you to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable or disable the High-...the AHCI driver or RAID driver in the bundled support DVD before connecting devices to enable or disable the onboard 1394 device support. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] Front Panel Support Type [HD Audio] Allows you to SATA 5-6 connectors. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] ASUS M3N-H/HDMI 4-25...
...options: [AC97] [HD Audio] HDMI Audio [Auto] Allows you to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable or disable the High-...the AHCI driver or RAID driver in the bundled support DVD before connecting devices to enable or disable the onboard 1394 device support. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] Front Panel Support Type [HD Audio] Allows you to SATA 5-6 connectors. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] ASUS M3N-H/HDMI 4-25...
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Chapter summary 5 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support DVD information 5-1 5.3 Software information 5-9 5.4 RAID configurations 5-37 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-45 ASUS M3N-H/HDMI
Chapter summary 5 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support DVD information 5-1 5.3 Software information 5-9 5.4 RAID configurations 5-37 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-45 ASUS M3N-H/HDMI
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... information. • Make sure that you install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 5.2 Support DVD information The support DVD that came with the motherboard package contains the... maximize the features of your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD are subject to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. ASUS M3N-H/HDMI 5-1 Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to run the DVD.
... information. • Make sure that you install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 5.2 Support DVD information The support DVD that came with the motherboard package contains the... maximize the features of your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD are subject to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. ASUS M3N-H/HDMI 5-1 Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to run the DVD.
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... Installs the NVIDIA® chipset drivers for Drivers Installs all of the drivers through the installation wizard. 5.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Installation Wizard for the NVIDIA GeForce 8300 chipset. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Driver Installs the AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ technology driver. ASUS InstAll - Install the necessary...
... Installs the NVIDIA® chipset drivers for Drivers Installs all of the drivers through the installation wizard. 5.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Installation Wizard for the NVIDIA GeForce 8300 chipset. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Driver Installs the AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ technology driver. ASUS InstAll - Install the necessary...
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Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0 driver. Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that allows you to the ASUS website. Visit the Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com) for updates. Anti-Virus Utility The anti-virus application detects and protects your ... can enjoy watching TV and movies, capturing videos, or playing games in Portable Document Format (PDF). ASUS Update Allows you to Install or update ASUS Express Gate Lite functions. ASUS Express Gate Lite Installer Allows you to download the latest version of you computer so you can connect ...
Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0 driver. Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that allows you to the ASUS website. Visit the Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com) for updates. Anti-Virus Utility The anti-virus application detects and protects your ... can enjoy watching TV and movies, capturing videos, or playing games in Portable Document Format (PDF). ASUS Update Allows you to Install or update ASUS Express Gate Lite functions. ASUS Express Gate Lite Installer Allows you to download the latest version of you computer so you can connect ...
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..., when creating a RAID configuration under Windows® Vista, please install the AHCI/RAID driver through the path below: Drivers\Chipset\Disk\AHCI ASUS M3N-H/HDMI 5-5 Find RAID driver in the support DVD/DVD through the path below: Drivers\Chipset\Disk\RAID Find AHCI driver in the support DVD/DVD through the motherboard support DVD/DVD or a USB device...
..., when creating a RAID configuration under Windows® Vista, please install the AHCI/RAID driver through the path below: Drivers\Chipset\Disk\AHCI ASUS M3N-H/HDMI 5-5 Find RAID driver in the support DVD/DVD through the path below: Drivers\Chipset\Disk\RAID Find AHCI driver in the support DVD/DVD through the motherboard support DVD/DVD or a USB device...
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... From the Windows® Vista operating system, click Start. Close all windows. • Make sure to install the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ driver and application before using this feature. • The AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ technology feature works only with the AMD heatsink and fan assembly with... monitor chip • If you purchased a separate heatsink and fan package, use the ASUS Q-Fan technology feature to automatically adjust the CPU fan speed according to Classic View. 3. Select Control Panel. 2. Make sure the Control Panel...
... From the Windows® Vista operating system, click Start. Close all windows. • Make sure to install the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ driver and application before using this feature. • The AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ technology feature works only with the AMD heatsink and fan assembly with... monitor chip • If you purchased a separate heatsink and fan package, use the ASUS Q-Fan technology feature to automatically adjust the CPU fan speed according to Classic View. 3. Select Control Panel. 2. Make sure the Control Panel...
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... the ultimate audio experience on your computer. 5.3.3 Audio configurations The Realtek® ALC1200 audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the Support CD that came with the motherboard package.
... the ultimate audio experience on your computer. 5.3.3 Audio configurations The Realtek® ALC1200 audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the Support CD that came with the motherboard package.
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... for your desired settings. 3. Minimize Click the minimize button ( ) to display information about the audio driver version, DirectX version, audio controller, audio codec, and language setting. Information Click the information button ( ) to minimize the window. ASUS M3N-H/HDMI 5-15 To set the karaoke to effect the Sound Effect settings and exit. Click to your...
... for your desired settings. 3. Minimize Click the minimize button ( ) to display information about the audio driver version, DirectX version, audio controller, audio codec, and language setting. Information Click the information button ( ) to minimize the window. ASUS M3N-H/HDMI 5-15 To set the karaoke to effect the Sound Effect settings and exit. Click to your...
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... your computer has an enabled Autorun feature. You can start installation. 2. Follow the screen instructions to locate the setup.exe file from the ASUS PC Probe II folder. After launching the application, the PC Probe II icon appears in your system and change the utility configuration. PC Probe... installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. To launch the PC Probe II from the Windows® desktop. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer the moment you are assured that your computer: 1....
... your computer has an enabled Autorun feature. You can start installation. 2. Follow the screen instructions to locate the setup.exe file from the ASUS PC Probe II folder. After launching the application, the PC Probe II icon appears in your system and change the utility configuration. PC Probe... installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. To launch the PC Probe II from the Windows® desktop. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer the moment you are assured that your computer: 1....
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The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. The AI Suite main window appears. Click this icon to normal state. Launching AI Suite You can launch the AI Suite right after installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Suite ...2. To launch the AI Suite from the Windows® desktop. Place the support DVD to launch Q-Fan 2 Chapter 5: Software support 5.3.5 ASUS AI Suite ASUS AI Suite allows you to complete installation. Follow the screen instructions to launch AI Gear 2, AI Booster, AI Nap, and Q-Fan 2 ...
The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. The AI Suite main window appears. Click this icon to normal state. Launching AI Suite You can launch the AI Suite right after installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Suite ...2. To launch the AI Suite from the Windows® desktop. Place the support DVD to launch Q-Fan 2 Chapter 5: Software support 5.3.5 ASUS AI Suite ASUS AI Suite allows you to complete installation. Follow the screen instructions to launch AI Gear 2, AI Booster, AI Nap, and Q-Fan 2 ...