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Contents Contents...iii Notices...vii Safety information viii About this guide ix M3N-HT Deluxe Series 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 Unique features 1-5 1.3.3 ASUS intelligent performance and overclocking features 1-8 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 Unit...
Contents Contents...iii Notices...vii Safety information viii About this guide ix M3N-HT Deluxe Series 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 Unique features 1-5 1.3.3 ASUS intelligent performance and overclocking features 1-8 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 Unit...
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...D-Sub 1 x External SATA 1 x LAN (RJ-45) 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 8-channel audio I /O connectors Intelligent overclocking tools: - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) Uses 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors! 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... Panel (Q-Connector) (continued on the next page) xiii Memory tuning from 200 MHz up to 600 MHz at 1 MHz increment - AI Overclocking (Intelligent CPU frequency tuner) -
...D-Sub 1 x External SATA 1 x LAN (RJ-45) 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 8-channel audio I /O connectors Intelligent overclocking tools: - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) Uses 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors! 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... Panel (Q-Connector) (continued on the next page) xiii Memory tuning from 200 MHz up to 600 MHz at 1 MHz increment - AI Overclocking (Intelligent CPU frequency tuner) -
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...features 2000 / 1600 MT/s HyperTransport™-based system bus, dual-channel un-buffered DDR2 800 memory support, and AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology. It's designed for enthusiast, extreme overclocking capability, ultimate gaming performance with the European Union's Restriction on the use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS... single-core Athlon™ 64 / Sempron™ and dual-core Athlon™ 64 X2 / Athlon™ 64 FX processors with the ASUS vision of the fastest platform in a single system. See page 2-6 for details. NVIDIA® nForce® 780a SLI chipset The NVIDIA...
...features 2000 / 1600 MT/s HyperTransport™-based system bus, dual-channel un-buffered DDR2 800 memory support, and AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology. It's designed for enthusiast, extreme overclocking capability, ultimate gaming performance with the European Union's Restriction on the use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS... single-core Athlon™ 64 / Sempron™ and dual-core Athlon™ 64 X2 / Athlon™ 64 FX processors with the ASUS vision of the fastest platform in a single system. See page 2-6 for details. NVIDIA® nForce® 780a SLI chipset The NVIDIA...
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.... ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 1-5 By lowering the memory and system temperatures, the Cool Mempipe contributes to the OS environment, simply click the mouse or press a key. 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. 1.3.2 ASUS Unique features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS...
.... ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 1-5 By lowering the memory and system temperatures, the Cool Mempipe contributes to the OS environment, simply click the mouse or press a key. 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. 1.3.2 ASUS Unique features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS...
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... the most precise settings for details. 1.3.3 ASUS intelligent performance and overclocking features Precision Tweaker 2 Precision Tweaker 2 allows the user to adjust the northbridge voltage, HT Bus, and DRAM voltage in case the system hangs due to overclocking. ASUS MyLogo 2™ This feature allows you to...256-color boot logo for the CPU, chipset and memory. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. AI Booster 2 Overclocking has never been so fun with a user-friendly ...
... the most precise settings for details. 1.3.3 ASUS intelligent performance and overclocking features Precision Tweaker 2 Precision Tweaker 2 allows the user to adjust the northbridge voltage, HT Bus, and DRAM voltage in case the system hangs due to overclocking. ASUS MyLogo 2™ This feature allows you to...256-color boot logo for the CPU, chipset and memory. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. AI Booster 2 Overclocking has never been so fun with a user-friendly ...
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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. CL Chip Brand SS...
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. CL Chip Brand SS...
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... need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to pins 1-2. 3. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. You must turn ON the computer. 4. To erase the RTC RAM...: 1. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to re-enter data. Plug the power cord and turn off is required to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. For system failure due to enable C.P.R. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to...
... need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to pins 1-2. 3. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. You must turn ON the computer. 4. To erase the RTC RAM...: 1. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to re-enter data. Plug the power cord and turn off is required to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. For system failure due to enable C.P.R. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to...
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... Exit 4.4.1 JumperFree Configuration Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility JumperFree Configuration Select Menu AI Tuning [Auto] x Overclocking Options Disabled CPU Voltage [Auto] VDDA Voltage [Auto] Memory Voltage [Auto] NB BR04 CHIP Voltage [Auto] 1.2V HT Voltage [Auto] NB CHIP Voltage [Auto] x CPU Multiplier Auto x CPU Frequency 200 Item Specific Help Press [Enter...
... Exit 4.4.1 JumperFree Configuration Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility JumperFree Configuration Select Menu AI Tuning [Auto] x Overclocking Options Disabled CPU Voltage [Auto] VDDA Voltage [Auto] Memory Voltage [Auto] NB BR04 CHIP Voltage [Auto] 1.2V HT Voltage [Auto] NB CHIP Voltage [Auto] x CPU Multiplier Auto x CPU Frequency 200 Item Specific Help Press [Enter...
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... Memory Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the memory voltage. Overclock Options [Disabled] Allows you to set the overclocking options. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.800V] [1.820V]...[2.480V] [2.500V] NB BR04 CHIP Voltage [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1.20V] [1.22V]...[1.54V] [1.56V] 1.2V HT...Tuning to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Overclock 3%] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 8%] [Overclock 10%] CPU Voltage [AUTO] Allows you to set AI Tuning to [AI Overclock]. Configuration options: [200]-[600] ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 4-19 CPU Multiplier [Auto] This item...
... Memory Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the memory voltage. Overclock Options [Disabled] Allows you to set the overclocking options. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.800V] [1.820V]...[2.480V] [2.500V] NB BR04 CHIP Voltage [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1.20V] [1.22V]...[1.54V] [1.56V] 1.2V HT...Tuning to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Overclock 3%] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 8%] [Overclock 10%] CPU Voltage [AUTO] Allows you to set AI Tuning to [AI Overclock]. Configuration options: [200]-[600] ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 4-19 CPU Multiplier [Auto] This item...
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... 386 virtual machines on the type of module you to set the CPU overclocking percentage to reach the optimum. Setting to [CPUOC MAX] will make memory settings to optimize memory settings. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] AMD Cool "n" Quiet Function... [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 4-24 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Disabled] [Optimal] [High Frequency] SLI-Ready Memory CPUOC [n] Allows you installed. technology. Configuration options: [CPUOC 0%] [CPUOC 1%] [CPUOC 2%]... [CPUOC 14%][CPUOC MAX] AMD Live! [Disabled] Enables or...
... 386 virtual machines on the type of module you to set the CPU overclocking percentage to reach the optimum. Setting to [CPUOC MAX] will make memory settings to optimize memory settings. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] AMD Cool "n" Quiet Function... [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 4-24 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Disabled] [Optimal] [High Frequency] SLI-Ready Memory CPUOC [n] Allows you installed. technology. Configuration options: [CPUOC 0%] [CPUOC 1%] [CPUOC 2%]... [CPUOC 14%][CPUOC MAX] AMD Live! [Disabled] Enables or...
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5.3.9 ASUS AI Booster 2 The ASUS AI Booster 2 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 launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows® OS taskbar and click the AI Booster 2 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. 5-34 Chapter 5: Software support The options on the AI Suite main window.
5.3.9 ASUS AI Booster 2 The ASUS AI Booster 2 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 launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows® OS taskbar and click the AI Booster 2 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. 5-34 Chapter 5: Software support The options on the AI Suite main window.
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Contents Contents...iii Notices...vii Safety information viii About this guide ix M3N-HT Deluxe Series 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 1-5 1.3.3 ASUS intelligent performance and overclocking features 1-8 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...
Contents Contents...iii Notices...vii Safety information viii About this guide ix M3N-HT Deluxe Series 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 1-5 1.3.3 ASUS intelligent performance and overclocking features 1-8 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...
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...): - Memory tuning from 533 MHz up to 600 MHz at 0.0125V increment - vDIMM: 35-step DRAM voltage control - PCI Express frequency tuning from 200 MHz up to 200 MHz at 1 MHz increment Overclocking protection: - ASUS AI Booster 2 utility Precision Tweaker 2: - FSB tuning from 100 MHz to 1066 MHz - M3N-HT Deluxe Series specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features...
...): - Memory tuning from 533 MHz up to 600 MHz at 0.0125V increment - vDIMM: 35-step DRAM voltage control - PCI Express frequency tuning from 200 MHz up to 200 MHz at 1 MHz increment Overclocking protection: - ASUS AI Booster 2 utility Precision Tweaker 2: - FSB tuning from 100 MHz to 1066 MHz - M3N-HT Deluxe Series specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features...
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...highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union's Restriction on the use of the fastest platform in the world. It's definitely one of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). This is in a single system. It features dual-channel DDR2 1066 memory support and ...; Socket AM2+ multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with 2MB / 1MB / 512KB L2 cache based on the environment. It's designed for enthusiast, extreme overclocking capability, ultimate gaming performance with NVIDIA® SLI™ support at dual...
...highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union's Restriction on the use of the fastest platform in the world. It's definitely one of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). This is in a single system. It features dual-channel DDR2 1066 memory support and ...; Socket AM2+ multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with 2MB / 1MB / 512KB L2 cache based on the environment. It's designed for enthusiast, extreme overclocking capability, ultimate gaming performance with NVIDIA® SLI™ support at dual...
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...the mouse or press a key. ASUS Cool Mempipe (Mempipe Edition only) ASUS Cool Mempipe supports unparalleled memory overclocking via innovative thermal solutions. See pages 2-18 and 2-19 for details. ASUS Cool Mempipe supports the thermal dissipation of memory modules on the printed circuit board (.... ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 1-5 AI Nap With AI Nap, the system can real-time chnage the mode under heavy loading or overclocking modes. To wake the system and return to a stable computing environment. 1.3.2 ASUS AI Lifestyle unique features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet...
...the mouse or press a key. ASUS Cool Mempipe (Mempipe Edition only) ASUS Cool Mempipe supports unparalleled memory overclocking via innovative thermal solutions. See pages 2-18 and 2-19 for details. ASUS Cool Mempipe supports the thermal dissipation of memory modules on the printed circuit board (.... ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 1-5 AI Nap With AI Nap, the system can real-time chnage the mode under heavy loading or overclocking modes. To wake the system and return to a stable computing environment. 1.3.2 ASUS AI Lifestyle unique features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet...
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...65533;s�. DVI (Digital Visual Interface) provides high quality visuals for the CPU, chipset and memory. Precision Tweaker 2 Precision Tweaker 2 allows the user to adjust the northbridge voltage, HT Bus, and DRAM voltage in case the system hangs due to achieve the most precise settings...re-setting to the BIOS default settings in 0.02V steps to overclocking. 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 HDMI/DVI/RGB support With the bundled HDMI to achieve...
...65533;s�. DVI (Digital Visual Interface) provides high quality visuals for the CPU, chipset and memory. Precision Tweaker 2 Precision Tweaker 2 allows the user to adjust the northbridge voltage, HT Bus, and DRAM voltage in case the system hangs due to achieve the most precise settings...re-setting to the BIOS default settings in 0.02V steps to overclocking. 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 HDMI/DVI/RGB support With the bundled HDMI to achieve...
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... the computer. 6. Reinstall the battery. 5. Plug the power cord and turn off is required prior using C.P.R. For system failure due to overclocking. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM ...BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. M3N-HT DELUXE M3N-HT DELUXE Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Disable (Default) Enable • You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU ...
... the computer. 6. Reinstall the battery. 5. Plug the power cord and turn off is required prior using C.P.R. For system failure due to overclocking. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM ...BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. M3N-HT DELUXE M3N-HT DELUXE Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Disable (Default) Enable • You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU ...
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... Exit 4.4.1 JumperFree Configuration Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility JumperFree Configuration Select Menu AI Tuning [Auto] x Overclocking Options Disabled CPU Voltage [Auto] VDDA Voltage [Auto] Memory Voltage [Auto] NB BR04 CHIP Voltage [Auto] 1.2V HT Voltage [Auto] NB CHIP Voltage [Auto] x CPU Multiplier Auto x CPU Frequency 200 Item Specific Help Press [Enter...
... Exit 4.4.1 JumperFree Configuration Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility JumperFree Configuration Select Menu AI Tuning [Auto] x Overclocking Options Disabled CPU Voltage [Auto] VDDA Voltage [Auto] Memory Voltage [Auto] NB BR04 CHIP Voltage [Auto] 1.2V HT Voltage [Auto] NB CHIP Voltage [Auto] x CPU Multiplier Auto x CPU Frequency 200 Item Specific Help Press [Enter...
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...] This item appears when you set AI Tuning to set the overclocking options. Key in the desired value using an unlocked CPU. Configuration options: [200]-[600] ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 4-19 Configuration options: [AUTO] [0.8000v] [0.8125v]...[1.6750v] [1.6875v] VDDA Voltage [AUTO] Allows you to set the memory voltage. Configuration options: [AUTO] [2.52V] [2.622V].[2.728V] [2.83V...
...] This item appears when you set AI Tuning to set the overclocking options. Key in the desired value using an unlocked CPU. Configuration options: [200]-[600] ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 4-19 Configuration options: [AUTO] [0.8000v] [0.8125v]...[1.6750v] [1.6875v] VDDA Voltage [AUTO] Allows you to set the memory voltage. Configuration options: [AUTO] [2.52V] [2.622V].[2.728V] [2.83V...
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