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...package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. 1.1 Welcome! Before you for the following items. Motherboard ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series I/O modules 1 x Multi-functional module (1-port IEEE 1394a module and 2-port USB 2.0 module) Cables 1�x...Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable Accessories ASUS Cool Mempipe (Mempipe edition only) ASUS Q-Shield (I/O Shield) 1 x HDMI-to-DVI converter 1 x ASUS Q-Connector Kit (USB, 1394, system panel; ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest ...
...package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. 1.1 Welcome! Before you for the following items. Motherboard ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series I/O modules 1 x Multi-functional module (1-port IEEE 1394a module and 2-port USB 2.0 module) Cables 1�x...Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable Accessories ASUS Cool Mempipe (Mempipe edition only) ASUS Q-Shield (I/O Shield) 1 x HDMI-to-DVI converter 1 x ASUS Q-Connector Kit (USB, 1394, system panel; ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest ...
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...65533;�g�e��6�-�2��f�o�r�d��e�ta��il�s�. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 1-3 NVIDIA® 3-�W��a�y��S�L��I S�c�a��la�...of the AM2+ CPUs only. Gigabit LAN solution The NVIDIA® native Gigabit LAN controller delivers transfer speeds up to www.asus. com for double speed and bandwidth which enhances system performance. See page 6-9 for a quiet, low power PC experience. ...
...65533;�g�e��6�-�2��f�o�r�d��e�ta��il�s�. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 1-3 NVIDIA® 3-�W��a�y��S�L��I S�c�a��la�...of the AM2+ CPUs only. Gigabit LAN solution The NVIDIA® native Gigabit LAN controller delivers transfer speeds up to www.asus. com for double speed and bandwidth which enhances system performance. See page 6-9 for a quiet, low power PC experience. ...
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...and 2-25 for details. The motherboard uses a special design on DIMM_A1 and DIMM_B1 sockets only. 8+2 Phase Power Design ASUS 8+2 Phase Power Design, �w�i�th��i�n�d�e��p�e�n��d�...;r�d��e�ta��il�s�. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 1-5 To wake the system and return to a stable computing environment. ASUS Cool Mempipe (Mempipe Edition only) ASUS Cool Mempipe supports unparalleled memory overclocking via innovative thermal solutions. ...
...and 2-25 for details. The motherboard uses a special design on DIMM_A1 and DIMM_B1 sockets only. 8+2 Phase Power Design ASUS 8+2 Phase Power Design, �w�i�th��i�n�d�e��p�e�n��d�...;r�d��e�ta��il�s�. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 1-5 To wake the system and return to a stable computing environment. ASUS Cool Mempipe (Mempipe Edition only) ASUS Cool Mempipe supports unparalleled memory overclocking via innovative thermal solutions. ...
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... through USB devices only. See page 2-45 for details. See pages 4-5 and 4-42 for details. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. See page 4-40 for details. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 1-7 ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. Profile that allows users to install computer...
... through USB devices only. See page 2-45 for details. See pages 4-5 and 4-42 for details. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. See page 4-40 for details. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 1-7 ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. Profile that allows users to install computer...
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Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.4 System memory 2-12 2.5 Expansion slots 2-26 2.6 Jumper 2-30 2.7 Connectors 2-31 ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series
Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.4 System memory 2-12 2.5 Expansion slots 2-26 2.6 Jumper 2-30 2.7 Connectors 2-31 ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series
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... wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or to a metal object, such as the power supply case, before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 2-1 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED.
... wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or to a metal object, such as the power supply case, before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 2-1 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED.
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ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 2-3 2.2.3 Motherboard layout Refer to 2.7 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors.
ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 2-3 2.2.3 Motherboard layout Refer to 2.7 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors.
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The lever clicks on the side tab to secure the CPU. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 2-7 Gold triangle Small triangle 5. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with the heatsink package. When the CPU is locked. 6. Position the CPU above the socket such that came with a small triangle. 4. 3. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it is in place, push down the socket lever to indicate that it fits in place.
The lever clicks on the side tab to secure the CPU. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 2-7 Gold triangle Small triangle 5. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with the heatsink package. When the CPU is locked. 6. Position the CPU above the socket such that came with a small triangle. 4. 3. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it is in place, push down the socket lever to indicate that it fits in place.
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Attach one end of the retention bracket (near the retention bracket lock) to the retention module base. Push down the retention bracket lock on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to the retention module base. 3. Align the other end of the retention bracket to the module base. A clicking sound denotes that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module base, otherwise you cannot snap the retention bracket in place. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 2-9 2. Make sure that the retention bracket is in place. 4.
Attach one end of the retention bracket (near the retention bracket lock) to the retention module base. Push down the retention bracket lock on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to the retention module base. 3. Align the other end of the retention bracket to the module base. A clicking sound denotes that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module base, otherwise you cannot snap the retention bracket in place. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 2-9 2. Make sure that the retention bracket is in place. 4.
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Make sure that the ASUS logo faces the CPU socket. 3. Position the fan above the pipe and heatsink assembly. 2. The photo shows the fan installed on the motherboard. • Plug ... to the grooved edge of the heatsink. 2.3.3 Installing the optional fans Install the optional fan only if you are using a passive cooler or a water cooler. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 2-11 Fit the fan to the fan and motherboard components. Carefully push down the fan until it snugly fits the heatsink, then connect the...
Make sure that the ASUS logo faces the CPU socket. 3. Position the fan above the pipe and heatsink assembly. 2. The photo shows the fan installed on the motherboard. • Plug ... to the grooved edge of the heatsink. 2.3.3 Installing the optional fans Install the optional fan only if you are using a passive cooler or a water cooler. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 2-11 Fit the fan to the fan and motherboard components. Carefully push down the fan until it snugly fits the heatsink, then connect the...
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... DIMM_A1 (yellow) - Populated • You may install a maximum of 2 GB DIMMs on each slot. 64-bit Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Windows Vista x64 Edition ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 2-13 Populated - - Any excess memory from the same vendor. • If you install Windows® XP/Vista 32-bit operation system, a total memory of...
... DIMM_A1 (yellow) - Populated • You may install a maximum of 2 GB DIMMs on each slot. 64-bit Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Windows Vista x64 Edition ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 2-13 Populated - - Any excess memory from the same vendor. • If you install Windows® XP/Vista 32-bit operation system, a total memory of...
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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 2) 2048MB(Kit of 2) ...;•• ••• ••• ••• ••• • • ••• ••• ••• 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 2) 2048MB(Kit of 2) ...;•• ••• ••• ••• ••• • • ••• ••• ••• ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 2-15 CL Chip Brand SS/ DS Part No.
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... • •• 5 NANYA SS NT512T64U880BY-25C • •• 5 NANYA DS 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-25EG 1024MB A-DATA AD26908A8A-25EG 2048MB...
... • •• 5 NANYA SS NT512T64U880BY-25C • •• 5 NANYA DS 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-25EG 1024MB A-DATA AD26908A8A-25EG 2048MB...
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... SS 8D-23JK5M2ETP • SS AET660UD00-30DB97X • DS AET760UD00-30B97X • DS AET860UD00-30DB08X • DS AET860UD00-30D • SS SLX264M8-J6E • ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 2-19 M3N-HT Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capability for AM2+ CPU Size 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB...
... SS 8D-23JK5M2ETP • SS AET660UD00-30DB97X • DS AET760UD00-30B97X • DS AET860UD00-30DB08X • DS AET860UD00-30D • SS SLX264M8-J6E • ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 2-19 M3N-HT Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capability for AM2+ CPU Size 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB...
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...8226; • • • • •• • •• • • •• M3N-HT Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capability for AM2 CPU Size 2048MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 256MB 1024MB Vendor...8226; •• • • • • • •• • •• ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 2-21 M3N-HT Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800MHz capability for AM2 CPU Size 512MB 256MB 256MB 1024MB 2048MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB ...
...8226; • • • • •• • •• • • •• M3N-HT Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capability for AM2 CPU Size 2048MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 256MB 1024MB Vendor...8226; •• • • • • • •• • •• ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 2-21 M3N-HT Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800MHz capability for AM2 CPU Size 512MB 256MB 256MB 1024MB 2048MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB ...
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... 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 SS EBE51UD8ABFA-5C SS EBE51UD8ABFA-5C-E DS EBE11UD8ABFA-5C-E SS KLBC28F-A8EB4 DS KLBD48F-A8EB4 SS KLBC28F-A8KE4 DS KLBD48F...•• • •• • •• • •• • • • •• SS - Single-sided / DS - M3N-HT Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-533MHz capability for the latest QVL.
... 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 SS EBE51UD8ABFA-5C SS EBE51UD8ABFA-5C-E DS EBE11UD8ABFA-5C-E SS KLBC28F-A8EB4 DS KLBD48F-A8EB4 SS KLBC28F-A8KE4 DS KLBD48F...•• • •• • •• • •• • • • •• SS - Single-sided / DS - M3N-HT Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-533MHz capability for the latest QVL.
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Hold the heat spreaders and secure the four nuts. DO NOT overtighten the nuts. 10. Install another two memory modules to sockets DIMM_A2 and DIMM_B2 after the completion of Cool Mempipe installation. 7. Adjust the heatpipe until the heat spreaders contact the memory modules. 8. Firmly press the heat spreaders against the memory modules. 9. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 2-25 Install memory modules to sockets DIMM_A2/ B2 if necessary.
Hold the heat spreaders and secure the four nuts. DO NOT overtighten the nuts. 10. Install another two memory modules to sockets DIMM_A2 and DIMM_B2 after the completion of Cool Mempipe installation. 7. Adjust the heatpipe until the heat spreaders contact the memory modules. 8. Firmly press the heat spreaders against the memory modules. 9. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 2-25 Install memory modules to sockets DIMM_A2/ B2 if necessary.
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USB 1.0 controller 1 - - - USB 2.0 controller - - - Onboard SATA - - - - IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. PCIE x16_2 shared shared shared shared - - - - shared - - - - ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 2-27 shared - - - - USB 1.0 controller 4 - - - shared - - - - shared - - PCIE x16_3 shared shared shared shared - - - - USB 1.0 controller 3 - - - HD audio shared - - - - - - - Redirect to IRQ#9 4 12 Communications Port (COM1)* 5 ...
USB 1.0 controller 1 - - - USB 2.0 controller - - - Onboard SATA - - - - IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. PCIE x16_2 shared shared shared shared - - - - shared - - - - ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 2-27 shared - - - - USB 1.0 controller 4 - - - shared - - - - shared - - PCIE x16_3 shared shared shared shared - - - - USB 1.0 controller 3 - - - HD audio shared - - - - - - - Redirect to IRQ#9 4 12 Communications Port (COM1)* 5 ...
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ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 2-29 For more information, go to www.nvidia.com/hybridsli. • Connect a rear chassis fan to the blue slots. • If you install a VGA ...
ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 2-29 For more information, go to www.nvidia.com/hybridsli. • Connect a rear chassis fan to the blue slots. • If you install a VGA ...
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... other VGA-compatible devices. 4. In 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel configuration, the function of this port allows Gigabit connection to the table below for a PS/2 keyboard. 2. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 2-31 PS/2 keyboard port (purple). Supported by Gigabit LAN controller, this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 9. This port connects an external audio output device...
... other VGA-compatible devices. 4. In 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel configuration, the function of this port allows Gigabit connection to the table below for a PS/2 keyboard. 2. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 2-31 PS/2 keyboard port (purple). Supported by Gigabit LAN controller, this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 9. This port connects an external audio output device...