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...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 (CPU 2-6 2.3.1 Installing the CPU 2-6 2.3.2 Installing the heatsink and...
...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 (CPU 2-6 2.3.1 Installing the CPU 2-6 2.3.2 Installing the heatsink and...
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...Memory 4-17 4.3.9 Usable Memory 4-17 4.4 Advanced menu 4-18 4.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 4-18 4.4.2 AI NET2 4-20 4.4.3 CPU Configuration 4-20 4.4.4 Chipset 4-25 4.4.5 PCIPnP 4-27 4.4.6 Onboard Device Configuration 4-28 4.4.7 USB Configuration 4-30 4.5 Power ...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...
...Memory 4-17 4.3.9 Usable Memory 4-17 4.4 Advanced menu 4-18 4.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 4-18 4.4.2 AI NET2 4-20 4.4.3 CPU Configuration 4-20 4.4.4 Chipset 4-25 4.4.5 PCIPnP 4-27 4.4.6 Onboard Device Configuration 4-28 4.4.7 USB Configuration 4-30 4.5 Power ...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...
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...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�m A...1920 x 1200 Supports DVI 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�/�n...
...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�m A...1920 x 1200 Supports DVI 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�/�n...
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... (purple) 1 x S/PDIF Out (Coaxial + Optical) 1 x HDMI 1 x 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: - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.0125V 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...
... (purple) 1 x S/PDIF Out (Coaxial + Optical) 1 x HDMI 1 x 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: - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.0125V 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...
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...faster computing environment. See page 2-6 for details. AMD® Socket AM2+ Phenom™ FX / Phenom / Athlon™ CPU support This motherboard supports�A�M�D�® Socket AM2+ multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking... capabilities with the European Union's Restriction on the environment. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with less power consumption. The NVIDIA® nForce 780a SLI chipset also supports six (6) ...
...faster computing environment. See page 2-6 for details. AMD® Socket AM2+ Phenom™ FX / Phenom / Athlon™ CPU support This motherboard supports�A�M�D�® Socket AM2+ multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking... capabilities with the European Union's Restriction on the environment. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with less power consumption. The NVIDIA® nForce 780a SLI chipset also supports six (6) ...
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...only. Gigabit LAN solution The NVIDIA® native Gigabit LAN controller delivers transfer speeds up to www.asus. com for details. See page 2-28 for the supported CPU models. HybridPower™ unleashes graphics performance when needed . GeForce® Boost and HybridPower™ are...65533;r�r�a�t�e� and more information. DDR2 1066 is a unique hybrid multi-GPU technology built upon NVIDIA. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 1-3 Native DDR2 1066 support This motherboard supports native DDR2 1066. See page 2‑12 for double speed and ...
...only. Gigabit LAN solution The NVIDIA® native Gigabit LAN controller delivers transfer speeds up to www.asus. com for details. See page 2-28 for the supported CPU models. HybridPower™ unleashes graphics performance when needed . GeForce® Boost and HybridPower™ are...65533;r�r�a�t�e� and more information. DDR2 1066 is a unique hybrid multi-GPU technology built upon NVIDIA. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 1-3 Native DDR2 1066 support This motherboard supports native DDR2 1066. See page 2‑12 for double speed and ...
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...ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 1-5 1.3.2 ASUS Unique features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. AI Gear 2 AI Gear 2 allows you are temporarily away. ASUS Cool Mempipe supports the thermal dissipation of memory modules on the printed circuit board (PCB) to adjust CPU... frequency and vCore voltage, minimizing system noise and saving CPU power consumption at minimum...
...ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 1-5 1.3.2 ASUS Unique features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. AI Gear 2 AI Gear 2 allows you are temporarily away. ASUS Cool Mempipe supports the thermal dissipation of memory modules on the printed circuit board (PCB) to adjust CPU... frequency and vCore voltage, minimizing system noise and saving CPU power consumption at minimum...
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... 2 AI Audio 2 creates a virtual center channel that the groundbreaking fanless design does not have lifetime problems as a chipset fan does. ASUS Crystal Sound This feature can be carried away by existing airflow from multi-channels allows you to experience true-to date. The purpose of the... heat-pipe by yourself. See page 2-11 for details. 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 CPU power modules and chipset area when water-cooling or passive-cooling is that ...
... 2 AI Audio 2 creates a virtual center channel that the groundbreaking fanless design does not have lifetime problems as a chipset fan does. ASUS Crystal Sound This feature can be carried away by existing airflow from multi-channels allows you to experience true-to date. The purpose of the... heat-pipe by yourself. See page 2-11 for details. 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 CPU power modules and chipset area when water-cooling or passive-cooling is that ...
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...Product Introduction eliminates the need 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, C.P.R.... choice from the available options. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. ASUS MyLogo 2™ This feature allows you to select the language of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to...
...Product Introduction eliminates the need 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, C.P.R.... choice from the available options. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. ASUS MyLogo 2™ This feature allows you to select the language of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to...
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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
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...º angle; Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. 2. 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an �A�M�2��+�/A��M�2���s��o��c��k��...
...º angle; Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. 2. 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an �A�M�2��+�/A��M�2���s��o��c��k��...
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The lever clicks on the side tab to indicate that it fits in place, push down the socket lever to secure the CPU. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with the heatsink package. Gold triangle Small triangle 5. When the CPU is locked. 6. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it is in place. 3. Position the CPU above the socket such that came with a small triangle. 4. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 2-7
The lever clicks on the side tab to indicate that it fits in place, push down the socket lever to secure the CPU. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with the heatsink package. Gold triangle Small triangle 5. When the CPU is locked. 6. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it is in place. 3. Position the CPU above the socket such that came with a small triangle. 4. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 2-7
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... processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that a Thermal Interface Material is already installed on the retention module... base. • The retention module base is properly applied to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you use only AMD-certified heatsink and fan assembly. If the instructions in this section do not have to ensure...
... processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that a Thermal Interface Material is already installed on the retention module... base. • The retention module base is properly applied to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you use only AMD-certified heatsink and fan assembly. If the instructions in this section do not have to ensure...
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When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. • Do not forget to plug this connector. • This connector is backward compatiable with old 3-pin CPU fan. 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! 5.
When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. • Do not forget to plug this connector. • This connector is backward compatiable with old 3-pin CPU fan. 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! 5.
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...fan is installed correctly to prevent damage to the grooved edge of the heatsink. Installing the optional fan with an active CPU cooler will interfere with the airflow and destabilize the system. 1. Fit the fan to the fan and motherboard components. Make sure that ...the ASUS logo faces the CPU socket. 3. Carefully push down the fan until it snugly fits the heatsink, then connect the fan cable. 4. Position the fan above the pipe and heatsink assembly. 2. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 2-11 2.3.3 Installing the optional fans Install ...
...fan is installed correctly to prevent damage to the grooved edge of the heatsink. Installing the optional fan with an active CPU cooler will interfere with the airflow and destabilize the system. 1. Fit the fan to the fan and motherboard components. Make sure that ...the ASUS logo faces the CPU socket. 3. Carefully push down the fan until it snugly fits the heatsink, then connect the fan cable. 4. Position the fan above the pipe and heatsink assembly. 2. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 2-11 2.3.3 Installing the optional fans Install ...
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...;•• ••• ••• • • ••• ••• ••• ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 2-15 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 of 2) 2048MB(Kit of 2) 4096MB(Kit of 2) 1024MB 1024MB...
...;•• ••• ••• • • ••• ••• ••• ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 2-15 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 of 2) 2048MB(Kit of 2) 4096MB(Kit of 2) 1024MB 1024MB...
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...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 overclocking may operate at DDR2 800 as the default setting. • The default ...memory operation frequency is supported by AM2+ CPU for one DIMM per channel only. Under the default state, some memory modules for AM2+ CPU Size Vendor Chip No. CL Chip Brand SS/ DS Part No. 512MB Qimonda HYB18T 512800CF19F 6...
...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 overclocking may operate at DDR2 800 as the default setting. • The default ...memory operation frequency is supported by AM2+ CPU for one DIMM per channel only. Under the default state, some memory modules for AM2+ CPU Size Vendor Chip No. CL Chip Brand SS/ DS Part No. 512MB Qimonda HYB18T 512800CF19F 6...
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... 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 AD20908A8A-25EG 512MB Apacer AM4B5708JQJS8E...
... 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 AD20908A8A-25EG 512MB Apacer AM4B5708JQJS8E...
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... UMAX U2S12D30TP-8E N/A UMAX DS D48001GP3-63BJU • •• 2048MB UMAX U2S12D30TP-8E N/A UMAX DS D48002GP0-73BCU • •• 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information M3N-HT Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800MHz capability for AM2+ CPU Size Vendor Chip No.
... UMAX U2S12D30TP-8E N/A UMAX DS D48001GP3-63BJU • •• 2048MB UMAX U2S12D30TP-8E N/A UMAX DS D48002GP0-73BCU • •• 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information M3N-HT Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800MHz capability for AM2+ CPU Size Vendor Chip No.