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......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: ...Overview 2-12 2.4.2 Memory configurations 2-13 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM 2-14 2.4.4 Removing a DIMM 2-14 2.4.5 Installing ASUS Cool Mempipe (Mempipe Edition only) 2-24 2.5 Expansion slots 2-26 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card 2-26 2.5.2 Configuring...
......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: ...Overview 2-12 2.4.2 Memory configurations 2-13 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM 2-14 2.4.4 Removing a DIMM 2-14 2.4.5 Installing ASUS Cool Mempipe (Mempipe Edition only) 2-24 2.5 Expansion slots 2-26 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card 2-26 2.5.2 Configuring...
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...of 512MB Supports HDMI™ Technology with max. 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... 1 x PCIe x1 2 x PCI 2.2 Chipset: - 6 x SATA 3 Gb/s connectors (Use SATA 1-4 connectors for IDE mode) . - M3N-HT Deluxe Series specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory VGA Expansion slots Storage AMD® Socket AM2+ Phenom™ FX / P��h�e��n�o�...
...of 512MB Supports HDMI™ Technology with max. 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... 1 x PCIe x1 2 x PCI 2.2 Chipset: - 6 x SATA 3 Gb/s connectors (Use SATA 1-4 connectors for IDE mode) . - M3N-HT Deluxe Series specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory VGA Expansion slots Storage AMD® Socket AM2+ Phenom™ FX / P��h�e��n�o�...
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... free features upgradable on the next page) xii ASUS AI Nap - ASUS Q-Shield - Profile - ASUS 8+2 Phase Power Design - ASUS Optional Fan for Water-cooling or Passive-cooling only ASUS Crystal Sound: - ASUS Noise Filter - ASUS AI Cool Mempipe (Mempipe edition only) - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-pipe solution & Stack Cool 2 - ASUS O.C. M3N-HT Deluxe Series specifications summary LAN IEEE 1394 USB High Definition audio...
... free features upgradable on the next page) xii ASUS AI Nap - ASUS Q-Shield - Profile - ASUS 8+2 Phase Power Design - ASUS Optional Fan for Water-cooling or Passive-cooling only ASUS Crystal Sound: - ASUS Noise Filter - ASUS AI Cool Mempipe (Mempipe edition only) - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-pipe solution & Stack Cool 2 - ASUS O.C. M3N-HT Deluxe Series specifications summary LAN IEEE 1394 USB High Definition audio...
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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 ...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: - vChipset: 16-step Chipset voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) Uses 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors! PCI Express frequency tuning from 533 MHz up to 200 MHz 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 ...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: - vChipset: 16-step Chipset voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) Uses 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors! PCI Express frequency tuning from 533 MHz up to 200 MHz at 1 MHz increment...
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xiv M3N-HT Deluxe Series specifications summary BIOS features 8 Mb Flash ROM, Award BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0, ASUS EZ Flash 2 Manageability WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Support CD contents Drivers ASUS Express Gate 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.
xiv M3N-HT Deluxe Series specifications summary BIOS features 8 Mb Flash ROM, Award BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0, ASUS EZ Flash 2 Manageability WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Support CD contents Drivers ASUS Express Gate 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.
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... it , check the items in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package 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�S�e�ri�a�l A�T�A�p�o�...
... it , check the items in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package 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�S�e�ri�a�l A�T�A�p�o�...
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... Express 2.0 bus architecture and features intelligent hardware and software that allows three graphics cards to efficiently work together to www.asus. GeForce® Boost turbo-charges performance of the AM2+ CPUs only. GeForce® Boost and HybridPower™ are ... ideal for more bandwidth to increase memory computing efficiency, enhancing system performance in 3D graphics and other memory demanding applications. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 1-3 Gigabit LAN is the networking standard for details. Native DDR2 1066 support This motherboard supports native DDR2 1066. It ...
... Express 2.0 bus architecture and features intelligent hardware and software that allows three graphics cards to efficiently work together to www.asus. GeForce® Boost turbo-charges performance of the AM2+ CPUs only. GeForce® Boost and HybridPower™ are ... ideal for more bandwidth to increase memory computing efficiency, enhancing system performance in 3D graphics and other memory demanding applications. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 1-3 Gigabit LAN is the networking standard for details. Native DDR2 1066 support This motherboard supports native DDR2 1066. It ...
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... press a key. AI Gear 2 AI Gear 2 allows you are temporarily away. See pages 2-24 and 2-25 for details. 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...;u�r�e�s��q�u�ic�k� response and stability of critical heat generating components. 1.3.2 ASUS Unique features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. By lowering the memory and system temperatures,...
... press a key. AI Gear 2 AI Gear 2 allows you are temporarily away. See pages 2-24 and 2-25 for details. 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...;u�r�e�s��q�u�ic�k� response and stability of critical heat generating components. 1.3.2 ASUS Unique features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. By lowering the memory and system temperatures,...
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... BIOS without entering Windows or the Hard Disk. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. See page 4-40 for details. See pages 4-5 and 4-42 for details. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 1-7 ASUS O.C. ASUS Express Gate With only 5 seconds boot-up your favorite settings. ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash...
... BIOS without entering Windows or the Hard Disk. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. See page 4-40 for details. See pages 4-5 and 4-42 for details. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 1-7 ASUS O.C. ASUS Express Gate With only 5 seconds boot-up your favorite settings. ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash...
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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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... you install or remove any component, ensure that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in the bag that came with a standby power LED. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 2-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges...
... you install or remove any component, ensure that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in the bag that came with a standby power LED. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 2-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges...
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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. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 2-3
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Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that came with a small triangle. 4. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 2-7 The lever clicks on the side tab to secure the CPU. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it fits in place, push down the socket lever to indicate that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with the heatsink package. Gold triangle Small triangle 5. 3. When the CPU is locked. 6. Position the CPU above the socket such that it is in place.
Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that came with a small triangle. 4. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 2-7 The lever clicks on the side tab to secure the CPU. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it fits in place, push down the socket lever to indicate that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with the heatsink package. Gold triangle Small triangle 5. 3. When the CPU is locked. 6. Position the CPU above the socket such that it is in place.
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ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 2-9 2. Make sure that the retention bracket is in place. 4. Align the other end of the retention bracket to the retention module base. 3. Attach one end of the retention bracket (near the retention bracket lock) 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. Push down the retention bracket lock on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to the retention module base.
ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 2-9 2. Make sure that the retention bracket is in place. 4. Align the other end of the retention bracket to the retention module base. 3. Attach one end of the retention bracket (near the retention bracket lock) 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. Push down the retention bracket lock on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to the retention module base.
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... 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. Make sure that the ASUS logo faces the CPU socket. 3. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 2-11 Fit the fan to the fan and motherboard components. Position the fan above the pipe and heatsink assembly. 2.
... 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. Make sure that the ASUS logo faces the CPU socket. 3. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 2-11 Fit the fan to the fan and motherboard components. Position the fan above the pipe and heatsink assembly. 2.
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... to chipset limitation, this motherboard can only support up to 8 GB on each slot. 64-bit Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Windows Vista x64 Edition ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 2-13 This limitation appears on Windows® XP/Vista 32-bit operation system which does not support Physical Address Extension (PAE). • If you obtain...
... to chipset limitation, this motherboard can only support up to 8 GB on each slot. 64-bit Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Windows Vista x64 Edition ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 2-13 This limitation appears on Windows® XP/Vista 32-bit operation system which does not support Physical Address Extension (PAE). • If you obtain...
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...;• ••• ••• ••• • • ••• ••• ••• 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...
...;• ••• ••• ••• • • ••• ••• ••• 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...
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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 A-DATA...
... • •• 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 A-DATA...
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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 512MB...
... 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 512MB...