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...ASUS EZ Flash 2 4-42 4.7.3 ASUS Express Gate 4-43 4.8 Exit menu 4-44 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 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu 5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu 5-3 5.2.4 Make Disk menu 5-5 5.2.5 Manual menu 5-6 4.3.7 HDD SMART Monitoring 4-17 4.3.8 Installed Memory 4-17 4.3.9 Usable Memory 4-17 4.4 Advanced menu 4-18 4.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 4-18 4.4.2 AI NET2 4-20 4.4.3 CPU...Drives 4-36 4.6.5 Boot Settings Configuration 4-37 4.6.6 Security 4-38 4.7 Tools menu 4-40 4.7.1 ASUS O.C.
...ASUS EZ Flash 2 4-42 4.7.3 ASUS Express Gate 4-43 4.8 Exit menu 4-44 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 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu 5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu 5-3 5.2.4 Make Disk menu 5-5 5.2.5 Manual menu 5-6 4.3.7 HDD SMART Monitoring 4-17 4.3.8 Installed Memory 4-17 4.3.9 Usable Memory 4-17 4.4 Advanced menu 4-18 4.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 4-18 4.4.2 AI NET2 4-20 4.4.3 CPU...Drives 4-36 4.6.5 Boot Settings Configuration 4-37 4.6.6 Security 4-38 4.7 Tools menu 4-40 4.7.1 ASUS O.C.
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.... R���e�f�e�r��t�o� www.asus.com for AM2 CPU Dual-channel memory architecture - 4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support unbufferred �E�C�C�/�n�o�n�-�E�C�C...65533;-�O�n�-�T�h�e��-G��o�) (continued on the next page) xi M3N-HT Deluxe Series specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory VGA Expansion slots Storage AMD® Socket AM2+ Phenom™ FX / P�...
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... Booster 2 utility Precision Tweaker 2: - FSB tuning from 100 MHz to 1066 MHz - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 1 MHz increment - M3N-HT Deluxe Series specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Other features Rear panel I/O ports Internal I /O 3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x COM connector 1 x IDE connector 6 x SATA connectors (Use SATA 1-4 for IDE mode...
... Booster 2 utility Precision Tweaker 2: - FSB tuning from 100 MHz to 1066 MHz - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 1 MHz increment - M3N-HT Deluxe Series specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Other features Rear panel I/O ports Internal I /O 3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x COM connector 1 x IDE connector 6 x SATA connectors (Use SATA 1-4 for IDE mode...
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...AM2 Athlon™ 64 X2 / �A��t�h��l�o�n 64 FX / Athlon™ 64 / Sempron™ CPU support This motherboard supports �AM��D® Socket AM2 single-core Athlon™ 64 / Sempron™ and dual-core Athlon™ 64 X2 ... allows three graphics processing units (GPUs) in a single system. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with NVIDIA® SLI™ support at dual x16 mode or at triple x8 mode, and up to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport™ 3.0 ...
...AM2 Athlon™ 64 X2 / �A��t�h��l�o�n 64 FX / Athlon™ 64 / Sempron™ CPU support This motherboard supports �AM��D® Socket AM2 single-core Athlon™ 64 / Sempron™ and dual-core Athlon™ 64 X2 ... allows three graphics processing units (GPUs) in a single system. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with NVIDIA® SLI™ support at dual x16 mode or at triple x8 mode, and up to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport™ 3.0 ...
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See page 2‑12 for the supported CPU models. Hybrid SLI™ Hybrid SLI™ technology is not needed. Hybrid SLI technology today includes two primary features: GeForce® ... deliver earth-shattering, scalable performance. Native DDR2 1066 support This motherboard supports native DDR2 1066. com for details. HybridPower™ unleashes graphics performance when needed and enables low-power operation when performance is a unique hybrid multi-GPU technology built upon NVIDIA. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 1-3 NVIDIA® 3-�W��a�...
See page 2‑12 for the supported CPU models. Hybrid SLI™ Hybrid SLI™ technology is not needed. Hybrid SLI technology today includes two primary features: GeForce® ... deliver earth-shattering, scalable performance. Native DDR2 1066 support This motherboard supports native DDR2 1066. com for details. HybridPower™ unleashes graphics performance when needed and enables low-power operation when performance is a unique hybrid multi-GPU technology built upon NVIDIA. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 1-3 NVIDIA® 3-�W��a�...
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...generating components. AI Nap With AI Nap, the system can real-time chnage the mode under heavy loading or overclocking modes. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 1-5 See pages 2-24 and 2-25 for details. You can continue running at most. By lowering the memory and ... stable computing environment. 1.3.2 ASUS Unique features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. ASUS Cool Mempipe supports the thermal dissipation of memory modules on the printed circuit board (PCB) to adjust CPU frequency and vCore voltage, ...
...generating components. AI Nap With AI Nap, the system can real-time chnage the mode under heavy loading or overclocking modes. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 1-5 See pages 2-24 and 2-25 for details. You can continue running at most. By lowering the memory and ... stable computing environment. 1.3.2 ASUS Unique features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. ASUS Cool Mempipe supports the thermal dissipation of memory modules on the printed circuit board (PCB) to adjust CPU frequency and vCore voltage, ...
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M3N-HT Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-1066MHz capability for AM2+ CPU Size 2048MB(Kit of 2) 4096MB(Kit of 2) 1024MB 4096MB(Kit of ...DS KVR1066D2N7/1G SS MT8HTF12864AY-1GAE1 DS MT16HTF25664AY-1GAE1 DS OCZ2N1066SR2GK(EPP) DS OCZ2RPR10664GK DS Box P/N:OCZ2N10662GK (OCZ2N10662GK)(EPP) DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* ••• ••• ••• ••• •...• • ••• ••• ••• ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 2-15 CL Chip Brand SS/ DS Part No.
M3N-HT Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-1066MHz capability for AM2+ CPU Size 2048MB(Kit of 2) 4096MB(Kit of 2) 1024MB 4096MB(Kit of ...DS KVR1066D2N7/1G SS MT8HTF12864AY-1GAE1 DS MT16HTF25664AY-1GAE1 DS OCZ2N1066SR2GK(EPP) DS OCZ2RPR10664GK DS Box P/N:OCZ2N10662GK (OCZ2N10662GK)(EPP) DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* ••• ••• ••• ••• •...• • ••• ••• ••• ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 2-15 CL Chip Brand SS/ DS Part No.
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... on its SPD. M3N-HT Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-1066MHz capability for one DIMM per channel only. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at DDR2 800 as the default setting. • The default memory operation frequency is supported by AM2+ CPU for AM2+ CPU Size Vendor Chip No...
... on its SPD. M3N-HT Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-1066MHz capability for one DIMM per channel only. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at DDR2 800 as the default setting. • The default memory operation frequency is supported by AM2+ CPU for AM2+ CPU Size Vendor Chip No...
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M3N-HT Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800MHz capability for AM2+ CPU Size Vendor Chip No. 512MB A-DATA AD29608A8A...KINGSTON E1108ACBG-8E-E 512MB NANYA NT5TU64M8BE-25C 1024MB NANYA NT5TU64M8BE-25C 1024MB NANYA NT5TU64M8CE-25D CL Chip Brand SS/ DS Part No. DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* N/A N/A SS M2OAD6G3H3160G1E53 • •• N/A N/A DS M2OAD6G3I4170I1E58 • •• N/A A-DATA... NT1GT64U8HB0BY-25C • •• N/A NANYA DS NT1GT64U8HCOBY-25D • •• ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 2-17
M3N-HT Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800MHz capability for AM2+ CPU Size Vendor Chip No. 512MB A-DATA AD29608A8A...KINGSTON E1108ACBG-8E-E 512MB NANYA NT5TU64M8BE-25C 1024MB NANYA NT5TU64M8BE-25C 1024MB NANYA NT5TU64M8CE-25D CL Chip Brand SS/ DS Part No. DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* N/A N/A SS M2OAD6G3H3160G1E53 • •• N/A N/A DS M2OAD6G3I4170I1E58 • •• N/A A-DATA... NT1GT64U8HB0BY-25C • •• N/A NANYA DS NT1GT64U8HCOBY-25D • •• ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 2-17
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CL Chip Brand SS/ DS Part No. DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* 2048MB OCZ Heat-Sink Package 5-4-4-15 N/A DS OCZ2P8004GK • •• 2048MB(Kit of 2) OCZ Heat-Sink Package 4 N/A DS OCZ2P800R22GK • •• 4096MB(... UMAX U2S12D30TP-8E N/A UMAX DS D48001GP3-63BJU • •• 2048MB UMAX U2S12D30TP-8E N/A UMAX DS D48002GP0-73BCU • •• 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information M3N-HT Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800MHz capability for AM2+ CPU Size Vendor Chip No.
CL Chip Brand SS/ DS Part No. DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* 2048MB OCZ Heat-Sink Package 5-4-4-15 N/A DS OCZ2P8004GK • •• 2048MB(Kit of 2) OCZ Heat-Sink Package 4 N/A DS OCZ2P800R22GK • •• 4096MB(... UMAX U2S12D30TP-8E N/A UMAX DS D48001GP3-63BJU • •• 2048MB UMAX U2S12D30TP-8E N/A UMAX DS D48002GP0-73BCU • •• 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information M3N-HT Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800MHz capability for AM2+ CPU Size Vendor Chip No.
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...M3N-HT Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capability for AM2+ CPU...3C DS AL7E8E63J-6E1 DS HYS64T256020EU- 3S-C2 SS M378T6553EZS-CE6 DS M378T2953EZ3-CE6 DS M378T5263AZ3-CE6 SS T6UA512C5 DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* • •• • •• • •• •...DS AET760UD00-30B97X • DS AET860UD00-30DB08X • DS AET860UD00-30D • SS SLX264M8-J6E • ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 2-19 CL A-DATA AD29608A8A-3EG 5 A-DATA AD29608A8A-3EG 5 A-DATA NT5TU128M8BJ-3C N/A Apacer AM4B5708JQJS7E ...
...M3N-HT Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capability for AM2+ CPU...3C DS AL7E8E63J-6E1 DS HYS64T256020EU- 3S-C2 SS M378T6553EZS-CE6 DS M378T2953EZ3-CE6 DS M378T5263AZ3-CE6 SS T6UA512C5 DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* • •• • •• • •• •...DS AET760UD00-30B97X • DS AET860UD00-30DB08X • DS AET860UD00-30D • SS SLX264M8-J6E • ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 2-19 CL A-DATA AD29608A8A-3EG 5 A-DATA AD29608A8A-3EG 5 A-DATA NT5TU128M8BJ-3C N/A Apacer AM4B5708JQJS7E ...
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M3N-HT Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capability for AM2 CPU Size 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 2048MB 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 512MB 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 2048MB 512MB 512MB 1024MB ...DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* •• • •• • •• • •• • •• • •• • •• • •• • •• • •• M3N-HT Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800MHz capability for AM2+ CPU Size 1024MB...
M3N-HT Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capability for AM2 CPU Size 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 2048MB 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 512MB 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 2048MB 512MB 512MB 1024MB ...DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* •• • •• • •• • •• • •• • •• • •• • •• • •• • •• M3N-HT Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800MHz capability for AM2+ CPU Size 1024MB...
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...-6E-E DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* • •• • • • • • •• • • • •• • •• • •• • • • •• • • • •• • •• • • • • • •• • •• ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 2-21...
...-6E-E DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* • •• • • • • • •• • • • •• • •• • •• • • • •• • • • •• • •• • • • • • •• • •• ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 2-21...
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...Supports four modules inserted into both the yellow and black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. E5108AB-5C-E E5108AB-5C-E E5108AB-5C-E E5108AE-5C-E E5108AE-5C-E KKEA88E4AAK-37 5MB22D9DCN AM4B5708GQJS5D AM4B5708GQJS5D Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package 64MX8D2-E 64MX8D2-E K4T51083QB-GCD5 SS/DS Part No. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe... Series 2-23 Visit the ASUS website for AM2 CPU Size 512MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 512MB 512MB...
...Supports four modules inserted into both the yellow and black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. E5108AB-5C-E E5108AB-5C-E E5108AB-5C-E E5108AE-5C-E E5108AE-5C-E KKEA88E4AAK-37 5MB22D9DCN AM4B5708GQJS5D AM4B5708GQJS5D Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package 64MX8D2-E 64MX8D2-E K4T51083QB-GCD5 SS/DS Part No. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe... Series 2-23 Visit the ASUS website for AM2 CPU Size 512MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 512MB 512MB...
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CPU DIMM BIOS setup Playback software Suggested list AMD® Athlon 4400+ DDR2 800 (1GB or higher) Frame Buffer Size--256MB or higher CyberLink® PowerDVD 7.3 (not supporting video acceleration) File format Non-protected clips HD-DVD Blu-Ray Best resolution Windows XP Windows Vista 1920 x 1080p ... x 1080p 1280 x 1080p 1280 x 1080p 1280 x 1080p • Supported DVD formats: VC-1, H.264, and MPEG-2. • To play HD DVD or Blu-Ray Disc, ensure to use HDCP compliant devices and softwares. 14. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 2-33 Playback of HD DVD and Blu-Ray Discs • For...
CPU DIMM BIOS setup Playback software Suggested list AMD® Athlon 4400+ DDR2 800 (1GB or higher) Frame Buffer Size--256MB or higher CyberLink® PowerDVD 7.3 (not supporting video acceleration) File format Non-protected clips HD-DVD Blu-Ray Best resolution Windows XP Windows Vista 1920 x 1080p ... x 1080p 1280 x 1080p 1280 x 1080p 1280 x 1080p • Supported DVD formats: VC-1, H.264, and MPEG-2. • To play HD DVD or Blu-Ray Disc, ensure to use HDCP compliant devices and softwares. 14. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 2-33 Playback of HD DVD and Blu-Ray Discs • For...
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... the motherboard connector labled CHA_FAN1 or CHA_FAN2 for better themal environment. These are not jumpers! ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 2-39 CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 3-pin CHA_FAN1; 3-pin CHA_FAN2; 3-pin PWR_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA~2000 mA (24 W max.) or a total of the ... A (84 W max.) at +12V. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • Only the CPU_FAN and CHA_FAN 1/2 connectors support the ASUS Q-FAN 2 feature. • If you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the fan connectors.
... the motherboard connector labled CHA_FAN1 or CHA_FAN2 for better themal environment. These are not jumpers! ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 2-39 CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 3-pin CHA_FAN1; 3-pin CHA_FAN2; 3-pin PWR_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA~2000 mA (24 W max.) or a total of the ... A (84 W max.) at +12V. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • Only the CPU_FAN and CHA_FAN 1/2 connectors support the ASUS Q-FAN 2 feature. • If you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the fan connectors.
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...-Ready memory modules. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] AMD Cool "n" Quiet Function [Disabled] Enables the AMD Cool "n" Quiet technology which supports P-state transitions in AMD processors. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SLI-Ready Memory [Disabled] Allows you to reach the optimum. This ...Configuration options: [Disabled] [Optimal] [High Frequency] SLI-Ready Memory CPUOC [n] Allows you to set the CPU overclocking percentage to manually adjust the CPU voltage for running several 386 virtual machines on the type of module you may vary depending on the system ...
...-Ready memory modules. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] AMD Cool "n" Quiet Function [Disabled] Enables the AMD Cool "n" Quiet technology which supports P-state transitions in AMD processors. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SLI-Ready Memory [Disabled] Allows you to reach the optimum. This ...Configuration options: [Disabled] [Optimal] [High Frequency] SLI-Ready Memory CPUOC [n] Allows you to set the CPU overclocking percentage to manually adjust the CPU voltage for running several 386 virtual machines on the type of module you may vary depending on the system ...
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...128MB 2G and above 256MB • To support the Hybrid SLI feature, set the frame buffer size to [Auto] will be as follows: [Auto] [200 MHz] [400 MHz] [600 MHz] [800 MHz] [1 GHz] [1.2 GHz]...[2.6 GHz] ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 4-25 Onboard GPU [Enabled] Setting... 4.4.4 Chipset Advanced Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Chipset Select Menu Hybrid Support [Disabled] iGPU Frame Buffer Control [Auto] x Frame Buffer Size 128M Onboard GPU [Auto] K8NB HT Speed [Auto] K8NB HT Width [Auto] CPU Spread Spectrum [Disabled] PCIE Spread Spectrum [Disabled] SATA Spread Spectrum ...
...128MB 2G and above 256MB • To support the Hybrid SLI feature, set the frame buffer size to [Auto] will be as follows: [Auto] [200 MHz] [400 MHz] [600 MHz] [800 MHz] [1 GHz] [1.2 GHz]...[2.6 GHz] ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 4-25 Onboard GPU [Enabled] Setting... 4.4.4 Chipset Advanced Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Chipset Select Menu Hybrid Support [Disabled] iGPU Frame Buffer Control [Auto] x Frame Buffer Size 128M Onboard GPU [Auto] K8NB HT Speed [Auto] K8NB HT Width [Auto] CPU Spread Spectrum [Disabled] PCIE Spread Spectrum [Disabled] SATA Spread Spectrum ...
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... Click Power. Click OK to [Enabled]. 5.3.2 Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology The motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology that dynamically and automatically change the CPU speed, voltage, and amount of power depending on the system and enter BIOS by pressing the...Power Management. 6. Windows® XP 1. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 5-11 See section 4.4 Advanced Menu. 3. Save your operating system. Double-click the Display icon in Control Panel, and then select the Screen Saver tab. 4. Go to Advanced > CPU Configuration > AMD Cool 'n'Quiet function and ...
... Click Power. Click OK to [Enabled]. 5.3.2 Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology The motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology that dynamically and automatically change the CPU speed, voltage, and amount of power depending on the system and enter BIOS by pressing the...Power Management. 6. Windows® XP 1. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 5-11 See section 4.4 Advanced Menu. 3. Save your operating system. Double-click the Display icon in Control Panel, and then select the Screen Saver tab. 4. Go to Advanced > CPU Configuration > AMD Cool 'n'Quiet function and ...
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... a smoother, faster computing environment. This is in line with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). AMD® Socket AM2 Athlon™ 64 X2 / �A��t�h��l�o�n 64 FX / Athlon™ 64 / Sempron™ CPU support This motherboard supports �AM��D® Socket AM2 single-core Athlon...
... a smoother, faster computing environment. This is in line with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). AMD® Socket AM2 Athlon™ 64 X2 / �A��t�h��l�o�n 64 FX / Athlon™ 64 / Sempron™ CPU support This motherboard supports �AM��D® Socket AM2 single-core Athlon...