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... not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND...it, may not be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in writing by ASUS; IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR...
... not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND...it, may not be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in writing by ASUS; IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR...
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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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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�m A�t... SATA 1-4 connectors for the supported CPU models and the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). R���e�f�e�r��t�o� www.asus.com for IDE mode) . - resolution up to 1920 x 1200 @60Hz Supports D-Sub with max. NVIDIA® MediaShield RAID supports RAID 0, RAID1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5 and JBOD...
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�m A�t... SATA 1-4 connectors for the supported CPU models and the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). R���e�f�e�r��t�o� www.asus.com for IDE mode) . - resolution up to 1920 x 1200 @60Hz Supports D-Sub with max. NVIDIA® MediaShield RAID supports RAID 0, RAID1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5 and JBOD...
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Web browser, *file downloading and uploading - ASUS Noise Filter - ASUS O.C. ASUS AI Audio 2 - ASUS 8+2 Phase Power Design - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-pipe solution & Stack Cool 2 - M3N-HT Deluxe Series specifications summary LAN IEEE 1394 USB High Definition audio ASUS AI Lifestyle unique features NVIDIA Gigabit MAC Atheros F1 Gigabit PHY featuring AI NET2 LSI® FW322 controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a connectors...
Web browser, *file downloading and uploading - ASUS Noise Filter - ASUS O.C. ASUS AI Audio 2 - ASUS 8+2 Phase Power Design - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-pipe solution & Stack Cool 2 - M3N-HT Deluxe Series specifications summary LAN IEEE 1394 USB High Definition audio ASUS AI Lifestyle unique features NVIDIA Gigabit MAC Atheros F1 Gigabit PHY featuring AI NET2 LSI® FW322 controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a connectors...
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... to 200 MHz at 1 MHz increment Overclocking protection: - PCI Express frequency tuning from 200 MHz up to 600 MHz at 0.0125V increment - ASUS MyLogo 2™ Multi-language BIOS 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x S/PDIF Out (Coaxial + Optical) 1 x HDMI 1 ...increment - vChipset: 16-step Chipset voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - vDIMM: 35-step DRAM voltage control - 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 ...
... to 200 MHz at 1 MHz increment Overclocking protection: - PCI Express frequency tuning from 200 MHz up to 600 MHz at 0.0125V increment - ASUS MyLogo 2™ Multi-language BIOS 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x S/PDIF Out (Coaxial + Optical) 1 x HDMI 1 ...increment - vChipset: 16-step Chipset voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - vDIMM: 35-step DRAM voltage control - 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 ...
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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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... Interface) provides high quality visuals for details. High Definition Audio Enjoy high-end sound quality on your partners on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specifications, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for details. HDMI/DVI/D-Sub Interface HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is bundled with the highest-quality...
... Interface) provides high quality visuals for details. High Definition Audio Enjoy high-end sound quality on your partners on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specifications, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for details. HDMI/DVI/D-Sub Interface HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is bundled with the highest-quality...
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...65533;�f�o�r�d��e�ta��il�s�. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Q-Fan 2 ASUS Q-Fan2 technology intelligently adjusts both CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to system loading to provide sufficient airflow over the ... Filter This feature detects repetitive and stationary noises (non-voice signals) like Skype, online game, video conference and recording. ASUS Crystal Sound This feature can enhance speech-centric applications like computer fans, air conditioners, and other background noises then eliminates it...
...65533;�f�o�r�d��e�ta��il�s�. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Q-Fan 2 ASUS Q-Fan2 technology intelligently adjusts both CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to system loading to provide sufficient airflow over the ... Filter This feature detects repetitive and stationary noises (non-voice signals) like Skype, online game, video conference and recording. ASUS Crystal Sound This feature can enhance speech-centric applications like computer fans, air conditioners, and other background noises then eliminates it...
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...16_2 slot PCI2 slot 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information This motherboard supports 3 SLI-ready Express x16 graphics cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. Refer to the figure below for the location of the three PCI Express x16 slots support PCIe 2.0 devices. All of the slot. 2.5.6... Three PCI Express x16 slots This motherboard has three PCI Express x16 slots that comply with PCI specifications. Refer to the figure below for the location of the slots. 2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network ...
...16_2 slot PCI2 slot 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information This motherboard supports 3 SLI-ready Express x16 graphics cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. Refer to the figure below for the location of the three PCI Express x16 slots support PCIe 2.0 devices. All of the slot. 2.5.6... Three PCI Express x16 slots This motherboard has three PCI Express x16 slots that comply with PCI specifications. Refer to the figure below for the location of the slots. 2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network ...
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...to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel 1394 ports. 2-38 Chapter 2: Hardware information These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. Never connect a 1394 cable to 480 Mbps connection speed. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin ... system chassis. Connect the IEEE 1394a module cable to one of the system chassis. You can connect the front panel 1394 cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (1394, red) first, and then install the Q-Connector (1394) to the IEEE 1394a connector. Never connect a USB cable to...
...to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel 1394 ports. 2-38 Chapter 2: Hardware information These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. Never connect a 1394 cable to 480 Mbps connection speed. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin ... system chassis. Connect the IEEE 1394a module cable to one of the system chassis. You can connect the front panel 1394 cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (1394, red) first, and then install the Q-Connector (1394) to the IEEE 1394a connector. Never connect a USB cable to...
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... PSU vendor list. The power supply plugs are designed to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator. PSU suggested list PSU suggested list SilverStone ST1000 Seasonic SS-600HT Thermaltake W0083RE Thermaltake PUREPower-600AP ... ensure the system stability. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 2-41 Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version)...
... PSU vendor list. The power supply plugs are designed to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator. PSU suggested list PSU suggested list SilverStone ST1000 Seasonic SS-600HT Thermaltake W0083RE Thermaltake PUREPower-600AP ... ensure the system stability. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 2-41 Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version)...
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... Specific Help Legacy Diskette A: Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 HDD SMART Monitoring [1.44M, 3.5 in this chapter are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. • The BIOS setup screens shown in .] [ST321122A] [ASUS...
... Specific Help Legacy Diskette A: Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 HDD SMART Monitoring [1.44M, 3.5 in this chapter are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. • The BIOS setup screens shown in .] [ST321122A] [ASUS...
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... example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar displays the specific items for the highlighted field Brings up window". The following table lists the keys found in brackets, and is enclosed in the legend bar with...display a list of the Setup screen is not user-configurable. 4.2.3 Legend bar At the bottom of options. You cannot select an item that menu. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 4-11 Navigation Key Left or Right arrow Up or Down arrow Page Down or - (minus) Page Up or + (plus) Function Displays the...
... example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar displays the specific items for the highlighted field Brings up window". The following table lists the keys found in brackets, and is enclosed in the legend bar with...display a list of the Setup screen is not user-configurable. 4.2.3 Legend bar At the bottom of options. You cannot select an item that menu. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 4-11 Navigation Key Left or Right arrow Up or Down arrow Page Down or - (minus) Page Up or + (plus) Function Displays the...
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... IDE Master [ST321122A] Primary IDE SlaveDisable[dASUS CDS5..2.0./.A][ ] SATA1 720K , 3.5 [iNno.ne]..... [ ] SSAATTAA23 1.44M, 3.5 [[iNNnoo.nnee]]..... [ ] SATA4 [None] HDD SMART Monitoring [Disabled] Select Menu Item Specific Help Specifies the capacity and physical size of the selected item. 4-12 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display...
... IDE Master [ST321122A] Primary IDE SlaveDisable[dASUS CDS5..2.0./.A][ ] SATA1 720K , 3.5 [iNno.ne]..... [ ] SSAATTAA23 1.44M, 3.5 [[iNNnoo.nnee]]..... [ ] SATA4 [None] HDD SMART Monitoring [Disabled] Select Menu Item Specific Help Specifies the capacity and physical size of the selected item. 4-12 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display...
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... in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in .] Primary IDE Master [ST321122A] Primary IDE Slave [ASUS CDS520/A] SATA1 [None] SATA2 [None] SATA3 [None] SATA4 [None] HDD SMART Monitoring [Disabled] Select Menu Item Specific Help Change the day, month, year and century. Main Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility ...Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit System Time System Date Language 15 : 30 : 36 Sat, Oct 26 2007 [English] Legacy Diskette A: [1.44M, 3.5 in .] ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 4-13...
... in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in .] Primary IDE Master [ST321122A] Primary IDE Slave [ASUS CDS520/A] SATA1 [None] SATA2 [None] SATA3 [None] SATA4 [None] HDD SMART Monitoring [Disabled] Select Menu Item Specific Help Change the day, month, year and century. Main Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility ...Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit System Time System Date Language 15 : 30 : 36 Sat, Oct 26 2007 [English] Legacy Diskette A: [1.44M, 3.5 in .] ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 4-13...
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... CMOS Setup Utility Primary IDE Master Select Menu PIO Mode UDMA Mode Primary IDE Master Access Mode Capacity [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] 82 GB Item Specific Help Set a PIO mode for the IDE device. These values are not user‑configurable. Configuration options: [None] [Auto] [Manual] 4-14 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Mode0...
... CMOS Setup Utility Primary IDE Master Select Menu PIO Mode UDMA Mode Primary IDE Master Access Mode Capacity [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] 82 GB Item Specific Help Set a PIO mode for the IDE device. These values are not user‑configurable. Configuration options: [None] [Auto] [Manual] 4-14 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Mode0...
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... Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility SATA 1 Extended IDE Drive Access Mode [Auto] [Auto] Capacity 80 GB Cylinder 0 Head 0 Landing Zone 0 Sector 0 Select Menu Item Specific Help Selects the type of fixed disk connected to the system. These items show 0 if no SATA device is not configurable. Extended IDE Drive [Auto...
... Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility SATA 1 Extended IDE Drive Access Mode [Auto] [Auto] Capacity 80 GB Cylinder 0 Head 0 Landing Zone 0 Sector 0 Select Menu Item Specific Help Selects the type of fixed disk connected to the system. These items show 0 if no SATA device is not configurable. Extended IDE Drive [Auto...
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...Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration AI NET 2 CPU Configuration Chipset PCIPnP Onboard Device Configuration USB Configuration Select Menu Item Specific Help Adjust system frequency/voltage. F1:Help Select Item ESC: Exit →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter:...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] to select overclock profile AI Tuning [Auto] Allows selection of the preset...
...Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration AI NET 2 CPU Configuration Chipset PCIPnP Onboard Device Configuration USB Configuration Select Menu Item Specific Help Adjust system frequency/voltage. F1:Help Select Item ESC: Exit →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter:...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] to select overclock profile AI Tuning [Auto] Allows selection of the preset...
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...AMD Live! AMD Cool "n" Quiet Function Cache Mapping Cycle [Enabled] [Disabled] [n] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Auto] Select Menu Item Specific Help Thermal Monitor 1 (On-die throtting) Thermal Monitor 2 (Ratio & VID transition) DRAM Configuration Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup ...Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Advanced Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility AI NET2 Select Menu POST Check LAN Cable [Disabled] Item Specific Help Pair Length LAN1(1-2) N/A LAN1(3-6) N/A LAN1(4-5) N/A LAN1(7-8) N/A Status Open Open Open Open Enable or Disable LAN cable...
...AMD Live! AMD Cool "n" Quiet Function Cache Mapping Cycle [Enabled] [Disabled] [n] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Auto] Select Menu Item Specific Help Thermal Monitor 1 (On-die throtting) Thermal Monitor 2 (Ratio & VID transition) DRAM Configuration Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup ...Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Advanced Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility AI NET2 Select Menu POST Check LAN Cable [Disabled] Item Specific Help Pair Length LAN1(1-2) N/A LAN1(3-6) N/A LAN1(4-5) N/A LAN1(7-8) N/A Status Open Open Open Open Enable or Disable LAN cable...
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...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 this item to set the frame buffer size to enable or disable the NVIDIA Hybrid SLI technology. Configuration ...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 [Down Spread] Primary Display Adapter [PCI-E] Item Specific Help Hybrid Support [Disabled] Allows you to 256MB or higher....
...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 this item to set the frame buffer size to enable or disable the NVIDIA Hybrid SLI technology. Configuration ...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 [Down Spread] Primary Display Adapter [PCI-E] Item Specific Help Hybrid Support [Disabled] Allows you to 256MB or higher....