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... different from digital apparatus set out in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to assure compliance with FCC regulations. The use of shielded cables for help. This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. However, there is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician...
... different from digital apparatus set out in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to assure compliance with FCC regulations. The use of shielded cables for help. This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. However, there is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician...
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... a qualified service technician or your area. Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power... it by yourself. If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are unplugged before using , contact your local power company. • If the power supply is set to the correct...
... a qualified service technician or your area. Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power... it by yourself. If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are unplugged before using , contact your local power company. • If the power supply is set to the correct...
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... for the following items. Motherboard ASUS M3N-H/HDMI Cables 2�x�S�e�ri�a�l A�T�A�p�o�w�e�r�c�ab�l�e�fo�r�3�d�e�v�ic�e�s 3 x Serial ATA signal cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable Accessories 1�x��...
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...charges performance of digital video standards that delivers multi-channel audio and uncompressed digital video through a single cable for high-speed data retrieval and save. ASUS M3N-H/HDMI 1-3 See page 2-22 for details. Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology This motherboard supports the next-...ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specifications, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for full HD 1080p visuals. HDMI/DVI/D-Sub Interface HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a unique hybrid multi-GPU technology. See page 2-26 for details. Visit www....
...charges performance of digital video standards that delivers multi-channel audio and uncompressed digital video through a single cable for high-speed data retrieval and save. ASUS M3N-H/HDMI 1-3 See page 2-22 for details. Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology This motherboard supports the next-...ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specifications, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for full HD 1080p visuals. HDMI/DVI/D-Sub Interface HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a unique hybrid multi-GPU technology. See page 2-26 for details. Visit www....
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...in the incoming audio stream while recording. This unique module eliminates the trouble of connecting the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. Simply press the predefined hotkey to launch the utility and update the BIOS without the usual "...BIOS easily without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. ASUS M3N-H/HDMI 1-5 ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you easy ways to install. See page 4-29 and 5-28 for details. ASUS Crystal Sound This feature can enhance speech-centric applications like computer fans, air ...
...in the incoming audio stream while recording. This unique module eliminates the trouble of connecting the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. Simply press the predefined hotkey to launch the utility and update the BIOS without the usual "...BIOS easily without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. ASUS M3N-H/HDMI 1-5 ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you easy ways to install. See page 4-29 and 5-28 for details. ASUS Crystal Sound This feature can enhance speech-centric applications like computer fans, air ...
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...or the power cord is switched off mode. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ... The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install or remove any motherboard component. M3N-H/HDMI ® M3N-H/HDMI Onboard LED SB_PWR ON OFF Standy Power Powered Off ASUS M3N-H/HDMI 2-1 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the ...
...or the power cord is switched off mode. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ... The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install or remove any motherboard component. M3N-H/HDMI ® M3N-H/HDMI Onboard LED SB_PWR ON OFF Standy Power Powered Off ASUS M3N-H/HDMI 2-1 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the ...
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Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. • This connector is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND 5. When the fan and heatsink assembly is backward compatiable with old 3-pin CPU fan. 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information CPU_FAN M3N-H/HDMI ® M3N-H/HDMI CPU fan connector • Do not forget to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN.
Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. • This connector is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND 5. When the fan and heatsink assembly is backward compatiable with old 3-pin CPU fan. 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information CPU_FAN M3N-H/HDMI ® M3N-H/HDMI CPU fan connector • Do not forget to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN.
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...;r�t�. This port connects an external audio output 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 the higher-version DVD player and drivers ...Speaker Ou - 8-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out 10. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. HDMI Out port. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Orange Black Gray Headset 2-channel Line...
...;r�t�. This port connects an external audio output 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 the higher-version DVD player and drivers ...Speaker Ou - 8-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out 10. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. HDMI Out port. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Orange Black Gray Headset 2-channel Line...
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Troubleshooting on your HDTV screen. Under Video & Television, select Resize HDTV desktop. 4. Click OK to fit your HDTV desktop: 1. ASUS M3N-H/HDMI 2-23 A full-screen adjustment tool appears. Select Resize my desktop and click Resize Desktop. 5. Right-click the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel... extending beyond the viewable display area or the desktop or image is not filling the entire display area while using the onboard HDMI out port and the HDMI cable, you are using an HDTV compliance resolution such as 480i, 720i, or 1080i. To resize your display device. Use the...
Troubleshooting on your HDTV screen. Under Video & Television, select Resize HDTV desktop. 4. Click OK to fit your HDTV desktop: 1. ASUS M3N-H/HDMI 2-23 A full-screen adjustment tool appears. Select Resize my desktop and click Resize Desktop. 5. Right-click the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel... extending beyond the viewable display area or the desktop or image is not filling the entire display area while using the onboard HDMI out port and the HDMI cable, you are using an HDTV compliance resolution such as 480i, 720i, or 1080i. To resize your display device. Use the...
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2.7.2 Internal connectors 1. Pin 5 on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1. 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information Insert one end of the cable to this connector, then connect the other end to prevent incorrect cable connection when using a FDD cable with a covered Pin 5. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) This connector is removed to the signal connector at the back of the floppy disk drive. M3N-H/HDMI ® FLOPPY PIN1 M3N-H/HDMI Floppy disk drive connector NOTE:Orient the red markings on the connector is for the provided floppy disk drive (FDD) signal cable.
2.7.2 Internal connectors 1. Pin 5 on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1. 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information Insert one end of the cable to this connector, then connect the other end to prevent incorrect cable connection when using a FDD cable with a covered Pin 5. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) This connector is removed to the signal connector at the back of the floppy disk drive. M3N-H/HDMI ® FLOPPY PIN1 M3N-H/HDMI Floppy disk drive connector NOTE:Orient the red markings on the connector is for the provided floppy disk drive (FDD) signal cable.
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... 20 on the IDE connector is removed to match the covered hole on the IDE ribbon cable to configure your device. M3N-H/HDMI ® PRI_IDE NOTE:Orient the red markings on the Ultra DMA cable connector. ASUS M3N-H/HDMI 2-25 If any device jumper is for Ultra DMA 133/100/66/33 IDE devices. This... prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for the Ultra DMA 133/100/66/33 ...
... 20 on the IDE connector is removed to match the covered hole on the IDE ribbon cable to configure your device. M3N-H/HDMI ® PRI_IDE NOTE:Orient the red markings on the Ultra DMA cable connector. ASUS M3N-H/HDMI 2-25 If any device jumper is for Ultra DMA 133/100/66/33 IDE devices. This... prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for the Ultra DMA 133/100/66/33 ...
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...GeForce 8300 controller. 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 GND...in the bundled support DVD before using Windows XP® or later version. Or you are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk and optical disk drives. Right angle side 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information Otherwise, the devices ...
...GeForce 8300 controller. 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 GND...in the bundled support DVD before using Windows XP® or later version. Or you are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk and optical disk drives. Right angle side 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information Otherwise, the devices ...
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... USB 2.0 specification that supports up to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. ASUS M3N-H/HDMI 2-27 USB connectors (10-1 pin USB 78, USB910, USB1112) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to 480 Mbps connection speed. The USB...
... USB 2.0 specification that supports up to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. ASUS M3N-H/HDMI 2-27 USB connectors (10-1 pin USB 78, USB910, USB1112) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to 480 Mbps connection speed. The USB...
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...cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (1394, red) first, and then install the Q-Connector (1394) to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) This connector is purchased separately. 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information M3N-H/HDMI TPA2GND TPB2+12V GND ® M3N-H/HDMI... IEEE 1394 connector IE1394_2 PIN 1 TPA2+ GND TPB2+ +12V Never connect a USB cable to the IEEE 1394a connector.
...cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (1394, red) first, and then install the Q-Connector (1394) to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) This connector is purchased separately. 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information M3N-H/HDMI TPA2GND TPB2+12V GND ® M3N-H/HDMI... IEEE 1394 connector IE1394_2 PIN 1 TPA2+ GND TPB2+ +12V Never connect a USB cable to the IEEE 1394a connector.
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...ASUS M3N-H/HDMI 2-29 Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of 1 A~7 A (84 W max.) at +12V. CPU_FAN PWR_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND Rotation +12V GND M3N-H/HDMI ® CHA_FAN1 GND +12V Rotation M3N-H/HDMI... Fan connectors Only the CPU_FAN and CHA_FAN 1 connectors support the ASUS Q FAN2 feature. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! 6. ...
...ASUS M3N-H/HDMI 2-29 Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of 1 A~7 A (84 W max.) at +12V. CPU_FAN PWR_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND Rotation +12V GND M3N-H/HDMI ® CHA_FAN1 GND +12V Rotation M3N-H/HDMI... Fan connectors Only the CPU_FAN and CHA_FAN 1 connectors support the ASUS Q FAN2 feature. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! 6. ...
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... when a chassis component is removed or replaced. Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to use the chassis intrusion detection feature. The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to this connector. M3N-H/HDMI ® M3N-H/HDMI Chassis intrusion connector CHASSIS GND Chassis Signal +5VSB_MB 2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information
... when a chassis component is removed or replaced. Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to use the chassis intrusion detection feature. The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to this connector. M3N-H/HDMI ® M3N-H/HDMI Chassis intrusion connector CHASSIS GND Chassis Signal +5VSB_MB 2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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See section 4.4.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to [AC97]. Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector... to this connector, set 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 PORT1 L ® M3N-H/HDMI Analog front panel connector HD-audio-compliant pin definition Legacy AC'97 compliant definition • We ...
See section 4.4.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to [AC97]. Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector... to this connector, set 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 PORT1 L ® M3N-H/HDMI Analog front panel connector HD-audio-compliant pin definition Legacy AC'97 compliant definition • We ...
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... audio connector CD Left Audio Channel GND GND Right Audio Channel 11. ASUS M3N-H/HDMI 2-33 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. Optical... drive audio connector (4-pin CD) These connectors allow you to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. COM1 M3N-H/HDMI ® M3N-H/HDMI Serial ...
... audio connector CD Left Audio Channel GND GND Right Audio Channel 11. ASUS M3N-H/HDMI 2-33 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. Optical... drive audio connector (4-pin CD) These connectors allow you to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. COM1 M3N-H/HDMI ® M3N-H/HDMI Serial ...
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...Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to an expansion slot below the discrete graphics card. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) connector (16-pin VGA) This connector is purchased separately. 13. M3N-H/HDMI ® M3N-H/HDMI Onboard VGA connector For easier ... 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 for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). Connect the VGA Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to your system...
...Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to an expansion slot below the discrete graphics card. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) connector (16-pin VGA) This connector is purchased separately. 13. M3N-H/HDMI ® M3N-H/HDMI Onboard VGA connector For easier ... 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 for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). Connect the VGA Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to your system...
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The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. ASUS M3N-H/HDMI 2-35 System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector... turning off button (2-pin PWRSR) This connector is for the system power button. PWR Ground Reset Ground M3N-H/HDMI System panel connector IDE_LED PWRSW RESET * Requires an ATX power supply • System power LED (2-pin ... 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the...
The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. ASUS M3N-H/HDMI 2-35 System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector... turning off button (2-pin PWRSR) This connector is for the system power button. PWR Ground Reset Ground M3N-H/HDMI System panel connector IDE_LED PWRSW RESET * Requires an ATX power supply • System power LED (2-pin ... 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the...