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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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...frequency tuner) - FSB tuning from 200 MHz up to 1066 MHz - 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 ... 0.0125V increment - vDIMM: 35-step DRAM voltage control - PCI Express frequency tuning from 533 MHz up to 200 MHz at 1 MHz increment Overclocking protection: - ASUS MyLogo 2™ Multi-language BIOS 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x S/PDIF Out (Coaxial + Optical) 1 x HDMI 1...
...frequency tuner) - FSB tuning from 200 MHz up to 1066 MHz - 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 ... 0.0125V increment - vDIMM: 35-step DRAM voltage control - PCI Express frequency tuning from 533 MHz up to 200 MHz at 1 MHz increment Overclocking protection: - ASUS MyLogo 2™ Multi-language BIOS 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x S/PDIF Out (Coaxial + Optical) 1 x HDMI 1...
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... support and accelerates data transfer rate up to create a smoother, faster computing environment. See page 2-6 for enthusiast, extreme overclocking capability, ultimate gaming performance with SLI technology support. NVIDIA® nForce® 780a SLI chipset The NVIDIA® nForce 780a...allows three graphics processing units (GPUs) in the world. See page 2-6 for details. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union's Restriction on the use of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging...
... support and accelerates data transfer rate up to create a smoother, faster computing environment. See page 2-6 for enthusiast, extreme overclocking capability, ultimate gaming performance with SLI technology support. NVIDIA® nForce® 780a SLI chipset The NVIDIA® nForce 780a...allows three graphics processing units (GPUs) in the world. See page 2-6 for details. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union's Restriction on the use of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging...
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...running at most. AI Nap With AI Nap, the system can real-time chnage the mode under heavy loading or overclocking modes. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 1-5 AI Gear 2 AI Gear 2 allows you are temporarily away. S��e�e��p�a�...65533;o�r�d��e�ta��il�s�. ASUS Cool Mempipe (Mempipe Edition only) ASUS Cool Mempipe supports unparalleled memory overclocking via innovative thermal solutions. ASUS Cool Mempipe supports the thermal dissipation of memory modules on the printed circuit...
...running at most. AI Nap With AI Nap, the system can real-time chnage the mode under heavy loading or overclocking modes. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 1-5 AI Gear 2 AI Gear 2 allows you are temporarily away. S��e�e��p�a�...65533;o�r�d��e�ta��il�s�. ASUS Cool Mempipe (Mempipe Edition only) ASUS Cool Mempipe supports unparalleled memory overclocking via innovative thermal solutions. ASUS Cool Mempipe supports the thermal dissipation of memory modules on the printed circuit...
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... to achieve 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. See page 4-13 for the ultimate customized overclocking configuration. eliminates the need to convert your favorite...
... to achieve 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. See page 4-13 for the ultimate customized overclocking configuration. eliminates the need to convert your favorite...
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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 ... on its SPD. For system stability, when 4 DIMMs are installed, all DIMMs run at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information 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 ... on its SPD. For system stability, when 4 DIMMs are installed, all DIMMs run at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information M3N-HT Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-1066MHz capability for one DIMM per channel only.
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... the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 3. Turn OFF the computer and... the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to re-enter data. For system failure due to overclocking.
... the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 3. Turn OFF the computer and... the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to re-enter data. For system failure due to overclocking.
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...-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] to select overclock profile AI Tuning [Auto] Allows selection of the Advanced menu items....
...-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] to select overclock profile AI Tuning [Auto] Allows selection of the Advanced menu items....
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... voltage. Configuration options: [AUTO] [0.8000v] [0.8125v]...[1.6750v] [1.6875v] VDDA Voltage [AUTO] Allows you to set the overclocking options. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Overclock 3%] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 8%] [Overclock 10%] CPU Voltage [AUTO] Allows you to set the CPU frequency. Configuration options: [200]-[600] ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 4-19 Configuration options: [Auto] [5x] [5.5x] [6x] [6.5x]...[10.5x] [11x] CPU Frequency [200...
... voltage. Configuration options: [AUTO] [0.8000v] [0.8125v]...[1.6750v] [1.6875v] VDDA Voltage [AUTO] Allows you to set the overclocking options. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Overclock 3%] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 8%] [Overclock 10%] CPU Voltage [AUTO] Allows you to set the CPU frequency. Configuration options: [200]-[600] ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 4-19 Configuration options: [Auto] [5x] [5.5x] [6x] [6.5x]...[10.5x] [11x] CPU Frequency [200...
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Configuration options: [Disabled] [Optimal] [High Frequency] SLI-Ready Memory CPUOC [n] Allows you may vary depending on the system simultaneously. During CPU overclocking, you to set the CPU overclocking percentage to manually adjust the CPU voltage for better system stability. Configuration options: [CPUOC 0%] [CPUOC 1%] [CPUOC 2%]... [CPUOC 14%][CPUOC MAX] AMD Live! [Disabled] Enables or...
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Optimal] [High Frequency] SLI-Ready Memory CPUOC [n] Allows you may vary depending on the system simultaneously. During CPU overclocking, you to set the CPU overclocking percentage to manually adjust the CPU voltage for better system stability. Configuration options: [CPUOC 0%] [CPUOC 1%] [CPUOC 2%]... [CPUOC 14%][CPUOC MAX] AMD Live! [Disabled] Enables or...
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The options on the AI Suite main window. 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 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.
The options on the AI Suite main window. 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 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.
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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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...: - FSB tuning from 533 MHz up to 600 MHz at 0.0125V increment - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage 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 connector 1 x IDE connector 6 x SATA connectors (Use SATA 1-4 ...
...: - FSB tuning from 533 MHz up to 600 MHz at 0.0125V increment - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage 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 connector 1 x IDE connector 6 x SATA connectors (Use SATA 1-4 ...
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... processing units (GPUs) in the world. It's designed for enthusiast, extreme overclocking capability, ultimate gaming performance with 2MB / 1MB / 512KB L2 cache based on the environment. This is in line with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). AMD® Socket AM2 Athlon™ 64...8482; CPU support This motherboard supports�A�M�D�® Socket AM2+ multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with NVIDIA® SLI™ support at dual x16 mode or at tripple x8 mode, and up to create a smoother,...
... processing units (GPUs) in the world. It's designed for enthusiast, extreme overclocking capability, ultimate gaming performance with 2MB / 1MB / 512KB L2 cache based on the environment. This is in line with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). AMD® Socket AM2 Athlon™ 64...8482; CPU support This motherboard supports�A�M�D�® Socket AM2+ multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with NVIDIA® SLI™ support at dual x16 mode or at tripple x8 mode, and up to create a smoother,...
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...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. 1.3.2 ASUS AI Lifestyle unique features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. ASUS...;o�w��e�r��to dissipate heat these critical components generate. ASUS Cool Mempipe (Mempipe Edition only) ASUS Cool Mempipe supports unparalleled memory overclocking via innovative thermal solutions. AI Gear 2 AI Gear 2 allows you are ...
...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. 1.3.2 ASUS AI Lifestyle unique features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. ASUS...;o�w��e�r��to dissipate heat these critical components generate. ASUS Cool Mempipe (Mempipe Edition only) ASUS Cool Mempipe supports unparalleled memory overclocking via innovative thermal solutions. AI Gear 2 AI Gear 2 allows you are ...
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...without any hassles! 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. AI Booster 2 Overclocking has never been so fun with a user-friendly utility under Window that provides accurate settings for ...system easier and faster. feature of this motherboard can support both DVI and HDMI output. See page 4-13 for details. 1.3.3 ASUS intelligent performance and overclocking features HDMI/DVI/RGB support With the bundled HDMI to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data.
...without any hassles! 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. AI Booster 2 Overclocking has never been so fun with a user-friendly utility under Window that provides accurate settings for ...system easier and faster. feature of this motherboard can support both DVI and HDMI output. See page 4-13 for details. 1.3.3 ASUS intelligent performance and overclocking features HDMI/DVI/RGB support With the bundled HDMI to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data.
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... CMOS RTC RAM data. For system failure due to re-enter data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Remove the onboard battery. 3. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! function. You must ...cap from pins 1-2 (default) to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. 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 ...
... CMOS RTC RAM data. For system failure due to re-enter data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Remove the onboard battery. 3. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! function. You must ...cap from pins 1-2 (default) to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. 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 ...
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...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] to select overclock profile AI Tuning [Auto] Allows selection of the Advanced menu items. ...
...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] to select overclock profile AI Tuning [Auto] Allows selection of the Advanced menu items. ...
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...Configuration options: [Disabled] [Overclock 3%] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 8%] [Overclock 10%] CPU Voltage [AUTO] Allows you to set the CPU voltage. Overclock Options [Disabled] Allows you to set AI Tuning to [Manual]. Configuration options: [200]-[600] ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 4-19 The following items... become user-configurable when you set AI Tuning to [AI Overclock]. Key in the desired value using an unlocked CPU. Configuration options: [...
...Configuration options: [Disabled] [Overclock 3%] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 8%] [Overclock 10%] CPU Voltage [AUTO] Allows you to set the CPU voltage. Overclock Options [Disabled] Allows you to set AI Tuning to [Manual]. Configuration options: [200]-[600] ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 4-19 The following items... become user-configurable when you set AI Tuning to [AI Overclock]. Key in the desired value using an unlocked CPU. Configuration options: [...
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ASUS M��3�N��-H��T�D��e�lu�x�e��S�e�r�ie��s 5-33 The options ... the AI Suite main window. After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. 5.3.10 ASUS AI Booster 2 The ASUS AI Booster 2 application allows you to use the default settings, adjust CPU/ Memory/PCI-E frequency manually...
ASUS M��3�N��-H��T�D��e�lu�x�e��S�e�r�ie��s 5-33 The options ... the AI Suite main window. After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. 5.3.10 ASUS AI Booster 2 The ASUS AI Booster 2 application allows you to use the default settings, adjust CPU/ Memory/PCI-E frequency manually...