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...for backup purposes, without intent to infringe. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. All Rights Reserved. No part of ...not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT...
...for backup purposes, without intent to infringe. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. All Rights Reserved. No part of ...not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT...
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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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...65533;��M���u��lt�i-�S�t�r�e�a�m��in�g� - Supports HDMI™ Technology with HDCP compliant with max. Supports D-Sub with max. resolution up to 1920 x 1440 @ 75 Hz - ...2.0 ports (6 at mid-board; 6 on the rear panel) (continued on the next page) xi resolution up to 1920 x 1200 - 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 Phenom™...
...65533;��M���u��lt�i-�S�t�r�e�a�m��in�g� - Supports HDMI™ Technology with HDCP compliant with max. Supports D-Sub with max. resolution up to 1920 x 1440 @ 75 Hz - ...2.0 ports (6 at mid-board; 6 on the rear panel) (continued on the next page) xi resolution up to 1920 x 1200 - 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 Phenom™...
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... tuning from 100MHz to 1066MHz - ASUS Noise Filter ASUS EZ DIY: - vChipset: 4-step Chipset voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2™ Intelligent overclocking tools: - vDIMM: 8-step DRAM voltage control - ASUS AI Nap - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS Q-Shield - AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner) - M3N-H/HDMI specifications summary ASUS AI Lifestyle unique features Other features...
... tuning from 100MHz to 1066MHz - ASUS Noise Filter ASUS EZ DIY: - vChipset: 4-step Chipset voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2™ Intelligent overclocking tools: - vDIMM: 8-step DRAM voltage control - ASUS AI Nap - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS Q-Shield - AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner) - M3N-H/HDMI specifications summary ASUS AI Lifestyle unique features Other features...
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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 ... 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 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. 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 drive ... 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 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xiii
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...: GeForce Boost and HybridPower™. HDMI/DVI/D-Sub Interface HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a unique hybrid multi-GPU technology. Geforce Boost and HybridPower™ are independent on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specifications, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the... The IEEE 1394a interface provides high speed digital interface for details. ASUS M3N-H/HDMI 1-3 See page 2-19 for audio/video appliances such as HD DVD and Blu-ray Discs, HDMI provides you with M3N series motherboard GPUs. PCIe 2.0 support This motherboard supports the latest ...
...: GeForce Boost and HybridPower™. HDMI/DVI/D-Sub Interface HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a unique hybrid multi-GPU technology. Geforce Boost and HybridPower™ are independent on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specifications, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the... The IEEE 1394a interface provides high speed digital interface for details. ASUS M3N-H/HDMI 1-3 See page 2-19 for audio/video appliances such as HD DVD and Blu-ray Discs, HDMI provides you with M3N series motherboard GPUs. PCIe 2.0 support This motherboard supports the latest ...
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... - - - - shared - - 2.5.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. shared - - - - USB 1.0 controller 4 - - - Refer to the figure on the next page for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCIE x16_1 shared shared shared shared -... PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. IRQ assignments for the location of the slots. 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information USB 1.0 controller 2 - - - USB 1.0 controller...
... - - - - shared - - 2.5.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. shared - - - - USB 1.0 controller 4 - - - Refer to the figure on the next page for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCIE x16_1 shared shared shared shared -... PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. IRQ assignments for the location of the slots. 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information USB 1.0 controller 2 - - - USB 1.0 controller...
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... function under Hybrid SLI™ mode. • Visit www.nvidia.com/hybridsli for the location of the slot. ASUS M3N-H/HDMI 2-19 2.5.6 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express 2.0 x16 graphics cards that complies with the PCI Express specifications. Refer to the figure below for more information about Hybrid SLI™ support.
... function under Hybrid SLI™ mode. • Visit www.nvidia.com/hybridsli for the location of the slot. ASUS M3N-H/HDMI 2-19 2.5.6 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express 2.0 x16 graphics cards that complies with the PCI Express specifications. Refer to the figure below for more information about Hybrid SLI™ support.
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... module is purchased separately. Doing so will damage the motherboard! ASUS M3N-H/HDMI 2-27 USB connectors (10-1 pin USB 78, USB910, USB1112) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. 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. You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector...
... module is purchased separately. Doing so will damage the motherboard! ASUS M3N-H/HDMI 2-27 USB connectors (10-1 pin USB 78, USB910, USB1112) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. 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. You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector...
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...-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 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for ATX power ... unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 600 W. • Do not forget to fit these connectors in only one orientation. ATX12V +12V DC +12V DC PIN 1 GND GND M3N-H/HDMI ® M3N-H/HDMI ATX power connectors EATXPWR +3 Volts +12 Volts +...
...-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 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for ATX power ... unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 600 W. • Do not forget to fit these connectors in only one orientation. ATX12V +12V DC +12V DC PIN 1 GND GND M3N-H/HDMI ® M3N-H/HDMI ATX power connectors EATXPWR +3 Volts +12 Volts +...
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... key on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. • The BIOS setup screens shown in .] Item Specific Help Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave SATA1 SATA3 SATA2 SATA4 HDD SMART Monitoring [ST321122A] [ASUS DVDS520/A] [None] [None] [None] [None] [Disabled] Change the internal time. Installed Memory Usable Memory 1024MB ...boot configuration Tools For configuring options for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS information. 4-10 Chapter 4: BIOS setup
... key on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. • The BIOS setup screens shown in .] Item Specific Help Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave SATA1 SATA3 SATA2 SATA4 HDD SMART Monitoring [ST321122A] [ASUS DVDS520/A] [None] [None] [None] [None] [Disabled] Change the internal time. Installed Memory Usable Memory 1024MB ...boot configuration Tools For configuring options for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS information. 4-10 Chapter 4: BIOS setup
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... item on the menu bar displays the specific items for the menu items. If an item is a legend bar. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their corresponding functions. ASUS M3N-H/HDMI 4-11 You cannot select an item that...
... item on the menu bar displays the specific items for the menu items. If an item is a legend bar. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their corresponding functions. ASUS M3N-H/HDMI 4-11 You cannot select an item that...
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...F10: Save and Exit Pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. HDD SMART Monitoring [Disabled] Select Menu Item Specific Help Specifies the capacity and physical size of the selected item. 4-12 Chapter 4: BIOS setup in . Main Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS... Date 15 : 30 : 36 Thu, Apr 6 2006 Legacy Diskette A: [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Primary IDE MasterLegac[ySTD3i2s1k1e2t2tAe] A: Primary IDE Slave [ASUS CDS520/A] SATA1 SATA3 SATA2 SATA4 D71i2.s04aK4bM[[[[l,,NNNNeooood33nnnn..eeee55]]]] in . 4.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up ...
...F10: Save and Exit Pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. HDD SMART Monitoring [Disabled] Select Menu Item Specific Help Specifies the capacity and physical size of the selected item. 4-12 Chapter 4: BIOS setup in . Main Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS... Date 15 : 30 : 36 Thu, Apr 6 2006 Legacy Diskette A: [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Primary IDE MasterLegac[ySTD3i2s1k1e2t2tAe] A: Primary IDE Slave [ASUS CDS520/A] SATA1 SATA3 SATA2 SATA4 D71i2.s04aK4bM[[[[l,,NNNNeooood33nnnn..eeee55]]]] in . 4.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up ...
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...IDE Slave SATA1 SATA3 SATA2 SATA4 HDD SMART Monitoring [None] [None] [HDT722516DLA380] [ASUS CRW-5232] [None] [None] [Disabled] Select Menu Item Specific Help Change the internal time. Refer to section 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen for information on... the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit System Time System Date 19 : 49 : 36 Wed, Jan 9 2008 Legacy Diskette A: [1.44M, 3.5 in .] ASUS M3N-H/HDMI...
...IDE Slave SATA1 SATA3 SATA2 SATA4 HDD SMART Monitoring [None] [None] [HDT722516DLA380] [ASUS CRW-5232] [None] [None] [Disabled] Select Menu Item Specific Help Change the internal time. Refer to section 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen for information on... the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit System Time System Date 19 : 49 : 36 Wed, Jan 9 2008 Legacy Diskette A: [1.44M, 3.5 in .] ASUS M3N-H/HDMI...
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... device. There is installed select [None]. Main Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Primary IDE Master Select Menu PIO Mode UDMA Mode [Auto] [Auto] Item Specific Help Primary IDE Master Access Mode [Auto] [Auto] Capacity Cylinder Head Sector Transfer Mode 0 GB 0 0 0 None F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →...
... device. There is installed select [None]. Main Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Primary IDE Master Select Menu PIO Mode UDMA Mode [Auto] [Auto] Item Specific Help Primary IDE Master Access Mode [Auto] [Auto] Capacity Cylinder Head Sector Transfer Mode 0 GB 0 0 0 None F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →...
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... Mode Capacity Cylinder Head Landing Zone Sector Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility SATA1 [Auto] [Auto] 164 GB 65535 16 65534 255 Select Menu Item Specific Help Selects the type of Serial ATA devices. These items show 0 if no SATA device is not configurable. Capacity Displays the auto-detected hard disk...
... Mode Capacity Cylinder Head Landing Zone Sector Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility SATA1 [Auto] [Auto] 164 GB 65535 16 65534 255 Select Menu Item Specific Help Selects the type of Serial ATA devices. These items show 0 if no SATA device is not configurable. Capacity Displays the auto-detected hard disk...
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...Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration AI NET 2 CPU Configuration Chipset PCIPnP Onboard Device Configuration USB Configuration Select Menu Item Specific Help Adjust system frequency/voltage. F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change ...CHIP Voltage x CPU Multiplier x CPU Frequency x PCIE Clock [Auto] Disabled [AUTO] [AUTO] [AUTO] [AUTO] Auto 200 100 Item Specific Help Press [Enter] to select overclock profile AI Tuning [Auto] Allows selection of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the...
...Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration AI NET 2 CPU Configuration Chipset PCIPnP Onboard Device Configuration USB Configuration Select Menu Item Specific Help Adjust system frequency/voltage. F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change ...CHIP Voltage x CPU Multiplier x CPU Frequency x PCIE Clock [Auto] Disabled [AUTO] [AUTO] [AUTO] [AUTO] Auto 200 100 Item Specific Help Press [Enter] to select overclock profile AI Tuning [Auto] Allows selection of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the...
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... POST Check LAN Cable [Disabled] Pair LAN1(1-2) LAN1(3-6) LAN1(4-5) LAN1(7-8) Status Open Open Open Open Length N/A N/A N/A N/A Item Specific Help Enable or Disable LAN cable check during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.4.3 CPU Configuration Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS ...Setup Utility Advanced DRAM Configuration Select Menu Timing Mode x Memory clock Frequency Memory Hole Remapping [Auto] Auto [Enabled] Item Specific Help Auto, no user limit MaxMemClk, limit by Memory clock value Manual, use Memory Clock value 4-20 Chapter 4: BIOS...
... POST Check LAN Cable [Disabled] Pair LAN1(1-2) LAN1(3-6) LAN1(4-5) LAN1(7-8) Status Open Open Open Open Length N/A N/A N/A N/A Item Specific Help Enable or Disable LAN cable check during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.4.3 CPU Configuration Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS ...Setup Utility Advanced DRAM Configuration Select Menu Timing Mode x Memory clock Frequency Memory Hole Remapping [Auto] Auto [Enabled] Item Specific Help Auto, no user limit MaxMemClk, limit by Memory clock value Manual, use Memory Clock value 4-20 Chapter 4: BIOS...
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... [Disabled] Primary Display Adapter [PCI-E] Item Specific Help Hybrid Support [Disable] Allows you to enable or disable the Hybrid SLI function if you to enable or disable memory hole remapping support. Configuration options: [Enable] [Disable]. Timing Mode [Auto] Allows selection of the DRAM timing mode. Technology. ASUS M3N-H/HDMI 4-21 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled...
... [Disabled] Primary Display Adapter [PCI-E] Item Specific Help Hybrid Support [Disable] Allows you to enable or disable the Hybrid SLI function if you to enable or disable memory hole remapping support. Configuration options: [Enable] [Disable]. Timing Mode [Auto] Allows selection of the DRAM timing mode. Technology. ASUS M3N-H/HDMI 4-21 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled...
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... Select Menu Plug & Play O/S [No] Resources Controlled By [Auto] x IRQ Resources **PCI Express relative items ** Maximum Payload Size [4096] Item Specific Help Select Yes if you are using a Plug and Play capable operating system Select No if you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating...all the boot and Plug and Play compatible devices. Refer to the section IRQ Resources for devices compliant with the Plug and Play standard ASUS M3N-H/HDMI 4-23 Set to [Manual] if you to select which graphics controller to use as the primary boot device. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS...
... Select Menu Plug & Play O/S [No] Resources Controlled By [Auto] x IRQ Resources **PCI Express relative items ** Maximum Payload Size [4096] Item Specific Help Select Yes if you are using a Plug and Play capable operating system Select No if you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating...all the boot and Plug and Play compatible devices. Refer to the section IRQ Resources for devices compliant with the Plug and Play standard ASUS M3N-H/HDMI 4-23 Set to [Manual] if you to select which graphics controller to use as the primary boot device. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS...