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... NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE ... part of this manual may or may be registered trademarks or copyrights of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). All Rights Reserved. Products and corporate names appearing in this manual, including the products and software described in it, may not be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or...
... NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE ... part of this manual may or may be registered trademarks or copyrights of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). All Rights Reserved. Products and corporate names appearing in this manual, including the products and software described in it, may not be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or...
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... 4.6.2 Removable Drives 4-35 4.6.3 Hard Disk Drives 4-36 4.6.4 CDROM 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. Profile 4-40 4.7.2 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...
... 4.6.2 Removable Drives 4-35 4.6.3 Hard Disk Drives 4-36 4.6.4 CDROM 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. Profile 4-40 4.7.2 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...
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... 5-6 5.2.7 Other information 5-7 5.3 Software information 5-9 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo 2 5-9 5.3.2 Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology 5-11 5.3.3 AI Audio 2 (SoundMAX® High Definition Audio utility)... 5-14 5.3.4 ASUS PC Probe II 5-23 5.3.5 ASUS AI Suite 5-29 5.3.6 ASUS AI Gear 2 5-31 5.3.7 ASUS AI Nap 5-32 5.3.8 ASUS Q-Fan 2 5-33 5.3.9 ASUS AI Booster 2 5-34 5.3.10 ASUS Express Gate SSD 5-35 5.4 RAID configurations 5-44 5.4.1 RAID definitions 5-44 5.4.2 NVIDIA® RAID...
... 5-6 5.2.7 Other information 5-7 5.3 Software information 5-9 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo 2 5-9 5.3.2 Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology 5-11 5.3.3 AI Audio 2 (SoundMAX® High Definition Audio utility)... 5-14 5.3.4 ASUS PC Probe II 5-23 5.3.5 ASUS AI Suite 5-29 5.3.6 ASUS AI Gear 2 5-31 5.3.7 ASUS AI Nap 5-32 5.3.8 ASUS Q-Fan 2 5-33 5.3.9 ASUS AI Booster 2 5-34 5.3.10 ASUS Express Gate SSD 5-35 5.4 RAID configurations 5-44 5.4.1 RAID definitions 5-44 5.4.2 NVIDIA® RAID...
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... the BIOS Setup menus. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 5: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the.... ix About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up...
... the BIOS Setup menus. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 5: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the.... ix About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up...
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For some of the PCI Express 2.0 bus architecture and features intelligent hardware and software that allows three graphics cards to efficiently work together to www.asus. See page 2-28 for details. You can switch from the discrete GeForce® GPU(s) to ... in 3D graphics and other memory demanding applications. Gigabit LAN is the networking standard for more information. com for details. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 1-3 It provides faster �d�a�t�a��t�r�a�n�s��fe��r�r...
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... slot. 5. Refer to the card. Failure to do not need to install expansion cards. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware... information Keep the screw for the card. 2. Install the software drivers for information on BIOS setup. 2. Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you intend to unplug the power cord before ...
... slot. 5. Refer to the card. Failure to do not need to install expansion cards. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware... information Keep the screw for the card. 2. Install the software drivers for information on BIOS setup. 2. Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you intend to unplug the power cord before ...
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This port connects an external audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable. 15. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 2-33 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 ... indicates that whether the following dual display outputs are available for your display to the onboard VGA port or to use HDCP compliant devices and softwares. 14.
This port connects an external audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable. 15. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 2-33 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 ... indicates that whether the following dual display outputs are available for your display to the onboard VGA port or to use HDCP compliant devices and softwares. 14.
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... on a piece of the disk For MCP72XE-M3N-HT-D-00 DATE:01/04/2008 assignment) to switch to update the BIOS using the AwardBIOS Flash Utility. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for ASUS V1.17 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. Follow these... instructions to Flash Type - All Rights Reserved the name of paper. The Award BIOS Flash Utility screen appears. 4-6 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Copy the AwardBIOS Flash Utility (awdflash.exe) from the Software folder of floppy ...
... on a piece of the disk For MCP72XE-M3N-HT-D-00 DATE:01/04/2008 assignment) to switch to update the BIOS using the AwardBIOS Flash Utility. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for ASUS V1.17 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. Follow these... instructions to Flash Type - All Rights Reserved the name of paper. The Award BIOS Flash Utility screen appears. 4-6 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Copy the AwardBIOS Flash Utility (awdflash.exe) from the Software folder of floppy ...
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Chapter 5: 5 Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package.
Chapter 5: 5 Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package.
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Chapter summary 5 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support DVD information 5-1 5.3 Software informtion 5-9 5.4 RAID configurations 5-44 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-52 ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series
Chapter summary 5 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support DVD information 5-1 5.3 Software informtion 5-9 5.4 RAID configurations 5-44 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-52 ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series
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... better compatibility and system stability. 5.2 Support DVD information The support DVD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to change at any time without notice. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to the optical... of the support DVD are subject to avail all motherboard features. Refer to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 5-1 The contents of the support DVD to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. 5.1 Installing an operating...
... better compatibility and system stability. 5.2 Support DVD information The support DVD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to change at any time without notice. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to the optical... of the support DVD are subject to avail all motherboard features. Refer to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 5-1 The contents of the support DVD to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. 5.1 Installing an operating...
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... menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Installation Wizard for the NVIDIA® nForce 780a SLI chipset. ASUS InstAll - NVIDIA Hybrid SLI Driver Installs the NVIDIA® Hybrid SLI driver. 5-2 Chapter...
... menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Installation Wizard for the NVIDIA® nForce 780a SLI chipset. ASUS InstAll - NVIDIA Hybrid SLI Driver Installs the NVIDIA® Hybrid SLI driver. 5-2 Chapter...
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ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 5-3 Click to display the previous screen ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to display the next screen ASUS AI Suite Installs the ASUS AI Suite. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Click to... update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that you have an Internet connection so that the motherboard supports. 5.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications ...
ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 5-3 Click to display the previous screen ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to display the next screen ASUS AI Suite Installs the ASUS AI Suite. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Click to... update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that you have an Internet connection so that the motherboard supports. 5.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications ...
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... The anti-virus application scans, identifies, and removes computer viruses. View the online help for detailed information. ASUS Express Gate Updater Installs the ASUS Express Gate™ update application. CyberLink PowerBackup Installs the CyberLink PowerBackup software. Adobe Acrobat Reader 8 Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader that allows you to open, view, and...
... The anti-virus application scans, identifies, and removes computer viruses. View the online help for detailed information. ASUS Express Gate Updater Installs the ASUS Express Gate™ update application. CyberLink PowerBackup Installs the CyberLink PowerBackup software. Adobe Acrobat Reader 8 Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader that allows you to open, view, and...
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Click an item to display the ASUS contact information. Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual file. 5.2.6 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to open the folder of this user guide. 5-6 Chapter 5: Software support You can also find this information on the inside front cover of the user manual. 5.2.5 Manual menu The Manual menu contains a list of supplementary user manuals.
Click an item to display the ASUS contact information. Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual file. 5.2.6 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to open the folder of this user guide. 5-6 Chapter 5: Software support You can also find this information on the inside front cover of the user manual. 5.2.5 Manual menu The Manual menu contains a list of supplementary user manuals.
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Technical support Form Displays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to fill out when requesting technical support. Filelist Displays the contents of the support DVD and a brief description of each in text format. 5-8 Chapter 5: Software support
Technical support Form Displays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to fill out when requesting technical support. Filelist Displays the contents of the support DVD and a brief description of each in text format. 5-8 Chapter 5: Software support
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... create your boot logo. To launch the ASUS MyLogo 2™: 1. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 5-9 See section 4.1.4 Updating the BIOS. • Make sure that will conveniently guide you intend to use the Award BIOS Flash utility to replace system boot logo before flashing BIOS, then click Next. 4. 5.3 Software information Most of your original BIOS file, or...
... create your boot logo. To launch the ASUS MyLogo 2™: 1. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 5-9 See section 4.1.4 Updating the BIOS. • Make sure that will conveniently guide you intend to use the Award BIOS Flash utility to replace system boot logo before flashing BIOS, then click Next. 4. 5.3 Software information Most of your original BIOS file, or...
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When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to enlarge by selecting a value on the Ratio box. 9. When the logo images appear on it. 8. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to your desired size by clicking on the right window pane, select an image to load the new boot logo. 10. Adjust the boot image to display the new boot logo during POST. 5-10 Chapter 5: Software support 7.
When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to enlarge by selecting a value on the Ratio box. 9. When the logo images appear on it. 8. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to your desired size by clicking on the right window pane, select an image to load the new boot logo. 10. Adjust the boot image to display the new boot logo during POST. 5-10 Chapter 5: Software support 7.
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... Panel, and then click Screen Saver. 4. The following dialogue box appears. 5. Make sure to switch Control Panel to your system loading. 5-12 Chapter 5: Software support Click Control Panel. 2. Windows® Vista™ 1. From the Preferred plans, select Balanced. 6. From the Windows® Vista™ operating system,... the AMD heatsink and fan assembly with monitor chip • If you purchased a separate heatsink and fan package, use the ASUS Q-Fan technology feature to automatically adjust the CPU fan speed according to Classic View. 3. Click "Change power settings...".
... Panel, and then click Screen Saver. 4. The following dialogue box appears. 5. Make sure to switch Control Panel to your system loading. 5-12 Chapter 5: Software support Click Control Panel. 2. Windows® Vista™ 1. From the Preferred plans, select Balanced. 6. From the Windows® Vista™ operating system,... the AMD heatsink and fan assembly with monitor chip • If you purchased a separate heatsink and fan package, use the ASUS Q-Fan technology feature to automatically adjust the CPU fan speed according to Classic View. 3. Click "Change power settings...".
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... CPU Frequency and CPU Voltage. Select All Programs > ASUS > Cool & Quiet > Cool & Quiet. 3. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 5-13 If you to view your system's real-time CPU Frequency and voltage. Launching the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ software The motherboard support CD/DVD includes the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ software that enables you are using Windows® Vista, click...
... CPU Frequency and CPU Voltage. Select All Programs > ASUS > Cool & Quiet > Cool & Quiet. 3. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 5-13 If you to view your system's real-time CPU Frequency and voltage. Launching the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ software The motherboard support CD/DVD includes the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ software that enables you are using Windows® Vista, click...