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Contents Contents...iii Notices...vii Safety information viii About this guide ix M3N-H/HDMI specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS AI Lifestyle unique features 1-4 1.3.3 ASUS intelligent performance and overclocking features 1-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-2 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-2 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 2-3 2.2.4 Layout contents 2-4 2.3 Central Processing...
Contents Contents...iii Notices...vii Safety information viii About this guide ix M3N-H/HDMI specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS AI Lifestyle unique features 1-4 1.3.3 ASUS intelligent performance and overclocking features 1-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-2 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-2 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 2-3 2.2.4 Layout contents 2-4 2.3 Central Processing...
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... only. ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS Crystal Sound: - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS AI Booster utility Precision Tweaker: - FSB tuning from 200MHz up to 200 MHz at 1MHz increment Overclocking protection: - M3N-H/HDMI specifications summary ASUS AI Lifestyle unique features Other features ASUS exclusive overclocking features ASUS Express Gate Lite: - ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2™ Intelligent overclocking tools: - AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner) - ASUS Noise Filter ASUS EZ DIY...
... only. ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS Crystal Sound: - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS AI Booster utility Precision Tweaker: - FSB tuning from 200MHz up to 200 MHz at 1MHz increment Overclocking protection: - M3N-H/HDMI specifications summary ASUS AI Lifestyle unique features Other features ASUS exclusive overclocking features ASUS Express Gate Lite: - ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2™ Intelligent overclocking tools: - AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner) - ASUS Noise Filter ASUS EZ DIY...
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... CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM2+ multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with HDMI/DVI output. NVIDIA® GeForce 8300 NVIDIA® GeForce 8300 offers the latest support of creating environment-friendly and... 1066 support This motherboard is supported by AM2+ CPUs only. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union's Restriction on the environment. AMD® Socket AM2 Athlon™ Series ...
... CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM2+ multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with HDMI/DVI output. NVIDIA® GeForce 8300 NVIDIA® GeForce 8300 offers the latest support of creating environment-friendly and... 1066 support This motherboard is supported by AM2+ CPUs only. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union's Restriction on the environment. AMD® Socket AM2 Athlon™ Series ...
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...on the headphones while playing multi-channel network games. See page 4-36, 5-30 to suit your needs. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. AI Nap With AI Nap, the system can now enjoy Skype, IM, YouTube, webmail and ...your PC! You can continue running at most. 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 Gate Lite allows you to choose from profiles to external home theater audio systems via the coaxial ...
...on the headphones while playing multi-channel network games. See page 4-36, 5-30 to suit your needs. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. AI Nap With AI Nap, the system can now enjoy Skype, IM, YouTube, webmail and ...your PC! You can continue running at most. 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 Gate Lite allows you to choose from profiles to external home theater audio systems via the coaxial ...
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... 1: Product Introduction Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. 1.3.3 ASUS intelligent performance and overclocking features Precision Tweaker This feature allows you to overclock the CPU speed in case the system hangs due to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data.
... 1: Product Introduction Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. 1.3.3 ASUS intelligent performance and overclocking features Precision Tweaker This feature allows you to overclock the CPU speed in case the system hangs due to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data.
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... You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to the chipset limitation, AC power off and on CLRTC jumper default position. M3N-H/HDMI ® M3N-H/HDMI Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 2 1 Disable (Default) 3 2 Enable • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back...the system. 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. For system failure due to pins 2-3. function. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! To erase the RTC RAM: 1. ...
... You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to the chipset limitation, AC power off and on CLRTC jumper default position. M3N-H/HDMI ® M3N-H/HDMI Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 2 1 Disable (Default) 3 2 Enable • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back...the system. 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. For system failure due to pins 2-3. function. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! To erase the RTC RAM: 1. ...
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... Select either one of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to individually set overclocking parameters. The configuration options for stability when overclocking. 4-18 Chapter 4: BIOS setup F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←...: Select SubMenu F10: Save and Exit 4.4.1 JumperFree Configuration Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Advanced JumperFree Configuration Select Menu AI Tuning x Overclock Options CPU VTT Voltage Memory Voltage 1.2V HT Voltage NB CHIP Voltage x CPU Multiplier x CPU Frequency x PCIE Clock [Auto] Disabled...
... Select either one of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to individually set overclocking parameters. The configuration options for stability when overclocking. 4-18 Chapter 4: BIOS setup F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←...: Select SubMenu F10: Save and Exit 4.4.1 JumperFree Configuration Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Advanced JumperFree Configuration Select Menu AI Tuning x Overclock Options CPU VTT Voltage Memory Voltage 1.2V HT Voltage NB CHIP Voltage x CPU Multiplier x CPU Frequency x PCIE Clock [Auto] Disabled...
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... the CPU Multiplier. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Overclock 3%] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 8%] [Overclock 10%] CPU VTT Voltage [AUTO] Allows you to set the overclocking options. Overclock Options [Disabled] This item becomes user-configurable only when you set the AI Tuning item to [AI Overclock] and allows you to set the CPU VTT voltage. ASUS M3N-H/HDMI 4-19 PCIE Clock [100] This item becomes...
... the CPU Multiplier. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Overclock 3%] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 8%] [Overclock 10%] CPU VTT Voltage [AUTO] Allows you to set the overclocking options. Overclock Options [Disabled] This item becomes user-configurable only when you set the AI Tuning item to [AI Overclock] and allows you to set the CPU VTT voltage. ASUS M3N-H/HDMI 4-19 PCIE Clock [100] This item becomes...
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...; 8 ↑ 8 ] [↓16 ↑16 ] [Auto] CPU Spread Spectrum [Disabled] Set to [Disabled] to enhance PCIE overclocking ability or [Down Spread] for this item to [Always Enable] to disable the onboard GPU if the system detects any external graphics card. Configuration...Down Spread] 4-22 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PCIE Spread Spectrum [Disabled] Set to [Disabled] to enhance FSB overclocking ability or [Enabled] for onboard GPU. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] Frame Buffer Size [128M] This item becomes user-configurable when you ...
...; 8 ↑ 8 ] [↓16 ↑16 ] [Auto] CPU Spread Spectrum [Disabled] Set to [Disabled] to enhance PCIE overclocking ability or [Down Spread] for this item to [Always Enable] to disable the onboard GPU if the system detects any external graphics card. Configuration...Down Spread] 4-22 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PCIE Spread Spectrum [Disabled] Set to [Disabled] to enhance FSB overclocking ability or [Enabled] for onboard GPU. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] Frame Buffer Size [128M] This item becomes user-configurable when you ...
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...;�3�N�-�H�/H�D��M�I 5-29 5.3.9 ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you can ... AI Booster button on the taskbar allow you to use the default settings, adjust CPU/ Memory/PCI-E frequency manually, or create and apply your personal overclocking configurations.
...;�3�N�-�H�/H�D��M�I 5-29 5.3.9 ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you can ... AI Booster button on the taskbar allow you to use the default settings, adjust CPU/ Memory/PCI-E frequency manually, or create and apply your personal overclocking configurations.