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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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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...(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 ...
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...(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 ...
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...due to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. See page 5-29 for each parameter. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction When using ASUS PC Probe II, you to achieve maximum system performance. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU ... settings in Windows environment without the hassle of the computer. When the system hangs due to know which drivers are already installed, as well as those that are not. ASUS MyLogo 2™ This feature allows you can easily monitor the critical components of booting the BIOS. Smart ...
...due to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. See page 5-29 for each parameter. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction When using ASUS PC Probe II, you to achieve maximum system performance. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU ... settings in Windows environment without the hassle of the computer. When the system hangs due to know which drivers are already installed, as well as those that are not. ASUS MyLogo 2™ This feature allows you can easily monitor the critical components of booting the BIOS. Smart ...
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...Remove the bracket opposite the slot that came with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Turn on the slot. 5. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. Align the card connector with the screw you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To...tables on BIOS setup. 2. ASUS M3N-H/HDMI 2-17 Failure to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Refer to install expansion cards. When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or ...
...Remove the bracket opposite the slot that came with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Turn on the slot. 5. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. Align the card connector with the screw you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To...tables on BIOS setup. 2. ASUS M3N-H/HDMI 2-17 Failure to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Refer to install expansion cards. When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or ...
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...speed and bandwidth with the higher-version DVD player and drivers will affect the playback quality. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. HDMI Out port. Using the CPU/Memory of the CPU/Memory, DVD player, and drivers will upgrade the playback quality. Before enabling the HybridPower...device via a coaxial S/PDIF cable. 14. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for a high-definition multimedia interface (HDMI) connector. • This motherboard comes with dual-VGA outputs that you have connected your reference. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports...
...speed and bandwidth with the higher-version DVD player and drivers will affect the playback quality. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. HDMI Out port. Using the CPU/Memory of the CPU/Memory, DVD player, and drivers will upgrade the playback quality. Before enabling the HybridPower...device via a coaxial S/PDIF cable. 14. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for a high-definition multimedia interface (HDMI) connector. • This motherboard comes with dual-VGA outputs that you have connected your reference. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports...
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A full-screen adjustment tool appears. Under Video & Television, select Resize HDTV desktop. 4. ASUS M3N-H/HDMI 2-23 Install NVIDIA Chipset Driver Program from the motherboard support DVD. 2. Click OK to fit your HDTV desktop: 1. Troubleshooting on your HDTV screen. Right-click the desktop...the desktop to exit. 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...
A full-screen adjustment tool appears. Under Video & Television, select Resize HDTV desktop. 4. ASUS M3N-H/HDMI 2-23 Install NVIDIA Chipset Driver Program from the motherboard support DVD. 2. Click OK to fit your HDTV desktop: 1. Troubleshooting on your HDTV screen. Right-click the desktop...the desktop to exit. 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...
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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 RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND SATA4 GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND SATA3...the motherboard support DVD. • SATA 5-6 connectors support AHCI mode and RAID mode only. 3. Make sure to install the AHCI driver or RAID driver in the bundled support DVD before using these connectors, set using Serial ATA hard disk drives. NVIDIA® GeForce 8300 Serial ATA ...
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 RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND SATA4 GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND SATA3...the motherboard support DVD. • SATA 5-6 connectors support AHCI mode and RAID mode only. 3. Make sure to install the AHCI driver or RAID driver in the bundled support DVD before using these connectors, set using Serial ATA hard disk drives. NVIDIA® GeForce 8300 Serial ATA ...
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...the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. 3. ASUS M3N-H/HDMI 4-1 Save a copy of the... sections for details on these utilities. The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk or USB flash disk.) 3. The ASUS Update utility is available in the future. The ASUS Update utility allows you to manage, save,...
...the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. 3. ASUS M3N-H/HDMI 4-1 Save a copy of the... sections for details on these utilities. The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk or USB flash disk.) 3. The ASUS Update utility is available in the future. The ASUS Update utility allows you to manage, save,...
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... [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard 1394 device support. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] ASUS M3N-H/HDMI 4-25 The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on the audio standard that the front panel audio module.... Onboard 1394 [Enabled] Allows you 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 SATA 5-6 connectors. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] Front Panel Support...
... [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard 1394 device support. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] ASUS M3N-H/HDMI 4-25 The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on the audio standard that the front panel audio module.... Onboard 1394 [Enabled] Allows you 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 SATA 5-6 connectors. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] Front Panel Support...
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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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... DVD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to the optical drive. ASUS M3N-H/HDMI 5-1 Use the setup procedures presented in this chapter ...for updates. 5.2.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD to run the DVD. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer...
... DVD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to the optical drive. ASUS M3N-H/HDMI 5-1 Use the setup procedures presented in this chapter ...for updates. 5.2.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD to run the DVD. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer...
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ASUS InstAll - USB 2.0 Driver Installs the Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) driver. 5-2 Chapter 5: Software support 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. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Driver Installs the AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ technology driver. Installation Wizard...
ASUS InstAll - USB 2.0 Driver Installs the Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) driver. 5-2 Chapter 5: Software support 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. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Driver Installs the AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ technology driver. Installation Wizard...
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... Document Format (PDF). Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0 driver. Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that you have an Internet connection so you to Install or update ASUS Express Gate Lite functions. Anti-Virus Utility The anti-virus application detects and protects...trial version. The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0 is a multimedia technology that enhances computer graphics and sound. ASUS Cool'n'Quiet Utility This item installs the ASUS Cool'n'Quiet utility. ASUS Update Allows you to download the latest version of you computer so you to open, view, and ...
... Document Format (PDF). Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0 driver. Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that you have an Internet connection so you to Install or update ASUS Express Gate Lite functions. Anti-Virus Utility The anti-virus application detects and protects...trial version. The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0 is a multimedia technology that enhances computer graphics and sound. ASUS Cool'n'Quiet Utility This item installs the ASUS Cool'n'Quiet utility. ASUS Update Allows you to download the latest version of you computer so you to open, view, and ...
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Due to create the NVIDIA® GeForce™ 8300 SATA/RAID driver disk. 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. 5.2.4 Make Disk ...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 NVIDIA 32/64bit XP AHCI Driver Allows you to create an NVIDIA AHCI driver disk for 32/64bit Windows® XP. NVIDIA 32/64bit XP SATA RAID...
Due to create the NVIDIA® GeForce™ 8300 SATA/RAID driver disk. 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. 5.2.4 Make Disk ...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 NVIDIA 32/64bit XP AHCI Driver Allows you to create an NVIDIA AHCI driver disk for 32/64bit Windows® XP. NVIDIA 32/64bit XP SATA RAID...
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..., select Power saver. 6. The following dialogue box appears. 5. 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. Make sure the Control Panel is set to your...
..., select Power saver. 6. The following dialogue box appears. 5. 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. Make sure the Control Panel is set to your...
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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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... the sound effect options: 1. Sound Effect The Realtek® ALC1200 Audio CODEC allows you to display information about the audio driver version, DirectX version, audio controller, audio codec, and language setting. ASUS M3N-H/HDMI 5-15 Click to configure your listening pleasure. To set the karaoke to your desired settings. 3. Configuration options Click any of...
... the sound effect options: 1. Sound Effect The Realtek® ALC1200 Audio CODEC allows you to display information about the audio driver version, DirectX version, audio controller, audio codec, and language setting. ASUS M3N-H/HDMI 5-15 Click to configure your listening pleasure. To set the karaoke to your desired settings. 3. Configuration options Click any of...
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...handle. Click this utility. Double-click the setup.exe file to start monitoring your computer is always at a healthy operating condition. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. Place the support DVD to close the Preference panel 5-18 Chapter 5: Software support Follow the screen... it on. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II. 3. After launching the application, the PC Probe II icon appears in your computer, browse the contents of your system...
...handle. Click this utility. Double-click the setup.exe file to start monitoring your computer is always at a healthy operating condition. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. Place the support DVD to close the Preference panel 5-18 Chapter 5: Software support Follow the screen... it on. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II. 3. After launching the application, the PC Probe II icon appears in your computer, browse the contents of your system...
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...To launch the AI Suite from the Windows® desktop. The AI Suite main window appears. Click this icon to complete installation. 5.3.5 ASUS AI Suite ASUS AI Suite allows you to the optical drive. Installing AI Suite To install AI Suite on your computer has an enabled Autorun feature. 2.... The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. Place the support DVD to launch AI Gear 2, AI Booster, AI Nap, and Q-Fan 2 utilities ...
...To launch the AI Suite from the Windows® desktop. The AI Suite main window appears. Click this icon to complete installation. 5.3.5 ASUS AI Suite ASUS AI Suite allows you to the optical drive. Installing AI Suite To install AI Suite on your computer has an enabled Autorun feature. 2.... The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. Place the support DVD to launch AI Gear 2, AI Booster, AI Nap, and Q-Fan 2 utilities ...