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... Using the dual function power switch 3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility 4-1 4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-4 4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 4-5 4.1.4 Updating the BIOS 4-6 4.1.5 Saving the current BIOS file 4-8 4.2 BIOS setup... program 4-9 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-10 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-10 4.2.3 Legend bar 4-11 4.2.4 Menu items 4-11 4.2.5 Sub-menu items 4-11 4.2.6 Configuration fields 4-11 4.2.7 Pop-up window...
... Using the dual function power switch 3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility 4-1 4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-4 4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 4-5 4.1.4 Updating the BIOS 4-6 4.1.5 Saving the current BIOS file 4-8 4.2 BIOS setup... program 4-9 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-10 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-10 4.2.3 Legend bar 4-11 4.2.4 Menu items 4-11 4.2.5 Sub-menu items 4-11 4.2.6 Configuration fields 4-11 4.2.7 Pop-up window...
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...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 configurations 5-45 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-52 5.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS.... 5-52 5.5.2 Creating a RAID/SATA driver disk in Windows...
...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 configurations 5-45 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-52 5.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS.... 5-52 5.5.2 Creating a RAID/SATA driver disk in Windows...
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M3N-HT Deluxe Series specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory VGA Expansion slots ... (continued on the next page) xi 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�...;ry�m��o�d�ul�e�s - Integrated NVIDIA® GPU Hybrid SLI Support (supports Windows® Vista only) Maximum shared memory of 512MB Supports HDMI™ Technology with max. resolution up to 1920...
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... cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. See page 4-40 for details. See pages 4-5 and 4-42 for details. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 1-7 Profile that allows users to install. The BIOS settings can now enjoy Skype, IM, YouTube, webmail and internet file downloads and...update the BIOS without entering the OS. ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. Simply press the predefined hotkey to instantly surf the Internet without entering Windows or the Hard Disk. Update your ...
... cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. See page 4-40 for details. See pages 4-5 and 4-42 for details. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 1-7 Profile that allows users to install. The BIOS settings can now enjoy Skype, IM, YouTube, webmail and internet file downloads and...update the BIOS without entering the OS. ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. Simply press the predefined hotkey to instantly surf the Internet without entering Windows or the Hard Disk. Update your ...
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...astounding overclocking results without any hassles! See page 4-13 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 achieve the... most precise settings for the ultimate customized overclocking configuration. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. AI Booster 2 Overclocking has never been so fun with a user-friendly utility under Window that...
...astounding overclocking results without any hassles! See page 4-13 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 achieve the... most precise settings for the ultimate customized overclocking configuration. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. AI Booster 2 Overclocking has never been so fun with a user-friendly utility under Window that...
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.... Populated Sockets DIMM_A2 (black) DIMM_B1 (yellow) - Populated - - Any excess memory from the same vendor. • If you install Windows® XP/Vista 32-bit operation system, a total memory of 128 Mb chips. • Due to chipset limitation, this motherboard can ... A and Channel B. 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install a maximum of 2 GB DIMMs on each slot. 64-bit Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Windows Vista x64 Edition ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 2-13 Populated Populated Populated DIMM_B2 (black) - - - Populated • You may only recognize less than 3GB ...
.... Populated Sockets DIMM_A2 (black) DIMM_B1 (yellow) - Populated - - Any excess memory from the same vendor. • If you install Windows® XP/Vista 32-bit operation system, a total memory of 128 Mb chips. • Due to chipset limitation, this motherboard can ... A and Channel B. 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install a maximum of 2 GB DIMMs on each slot. 64-bit Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Windows Vista x64 Edition ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 2-13 Populated Populated Populated DIMM_B2 (black) - - - Populated • You may only recognize less than 3GB ...
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...using two (or three) graphics cards for details. • We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running NVIDIA® SLI™ mode. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 2-29 For more information, go to www.nvidia.com/hybridsli. • Connect a rear chassis fan to x1 mode for details. •...8800 Ultra and GeForce® 8800 GTX graphics cards support 3-Way SLI™ mode. • 3-Way SLI™ mode is supported only under Windows® Vista OS. For more information, go to the NVIDIA® official website (www.nvidia.com). • Currently, only NVIDIA® GeForce...
...using two (or three) graphics cards for details. • We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running NVIDIA® SLI™ mode. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 2-29 For more information, go to www.nvidia.com/hybridsli. • Connect a rear chassis fan to x1 mode for details. •...8800 Ultra and GeForce® 8800 GTX graphics cards support 3-Way SLI™ mode. • 3-Way SLI™ mode is supported only under Windows® Vista OS. For more information, go to the NVIDIA® official website (www.nvidia.com). • Currently, only NVIDIA® GeForce...
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... x 1080p • Supported DVD formats: VC-1, H.264, and MPEG-2. • To play HD DVD or Blu-Ray Disc, ensure to the D-Sub port has display. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 2-33 The dual display function works only under Windows. Before enabling the HybridPower™ function, ensure that you follow the system requirements listed below.
... x 1080p • Supported DVD formats: VC-1, H.264, and MPEG-2. • To play HD DVD or Blu-Ray Disc, ensure to the D-Sub port has display. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 2-33 The dual display function works only under Windows. Before enabling the HybridPower™ function, ensure that you follow the system requirements listed below.
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... connect the right-angle side of the SATA ports to RAID mode, all SATA ports run at RAID mode simultaneously. • You must install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before connecting devices to avoid mechanical conflict with huge graphics cards. Or you intend to install the AHCI driver or RAID...;c��o���n���n��e�c��to SATA device. 3. Make sure to create a Serial ATA RAID set using Windows® XP or later version. right angle side ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 2-37
... connect the right-angle side of the SATA ports to RAID mode, all SATA ports run at RAID mode simultaneously. • You must install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before connecting devices to avoid mechanical conflict with huge graphics cards. Or you intend to install the AHCI driver or RAID...;c��o���n���n��e�c��to SATA device. 3. Make sure to create a Serial ATA RAID set using Windows® XP or later version. right angle side ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 2-37
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... the Start button then select Shut Down. 2. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off after Windows® shuts down. 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch While the system is ON, pressing the power switch for less than four seconds puts...the system to sleep mode or to shut down the computer. 3. 3.2 Turning off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows® Vista™: 1. The power supply should turn off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. 3-2 Chapter 3: Powering up Click the Turn Off button ...
... the Start button then select Shut Down. 2. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off after Windows® shuts down. 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch While the system is ON, pressing the power switch for less than four seconds puts...the system to sleep mode or to shut down the computer. 3. 3.2 Turning off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows® Vista™: 1. The power supply should turn off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. 3-2 Chapter 3: Powering up Click the Turn Off button ...
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... Internet Service Provider (ISP). Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 4-1 The ASUS Update utility allows you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. 4.1 Managing and updating your system. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. Quit all Windows® applications before you need...
... Internet Service Provider (ISP). Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 4-1 The ASUS Update utility allows you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. 4.1 Managing and updating your system. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. Quit all Windows® applications before you need...
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The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. click Auto Select. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the 3. Select Update BIOS from the drop‑down you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. Click Next. 4-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate.
The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. click Auto Select. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the 3. Select Update BIOS from the drop‑down you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. Click Next. 4-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate.
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.... 5. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Always update the utility to complete the update process. M3NHTDLX.BIN M3NHTDLX ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 4-3 Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Follow the screen instructions to avail all its features. Launch the...
.... 5. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Always update the utility to complete the update process. M3NHTDLX.BIN M3NHTDLX ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 4-3 Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Follow the screen instructions to avail all its features. Launch the...
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...; desktop, then select My Computer. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . Click Start from the menu, then select Format. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. Do either one of the following to the floppy disk drive. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. b. e. Select Create an MS-DOS startup ...
...; desktop, then select My Computer. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . Click Start from the menu, then select Format. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. Do either one of the following to the floppy disk drive. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. b. e. Select Create an MS-DOS startup ...
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... bar allow you can change the value of a field, select it then press to navigate through the values for the highlighted field Brings up window". Refer to the left or right Moves the highlight up or down between fields Scrolls backward through the values for the highlighted field Scrolls forward...items for the menu items. If an item is not user-configurable. The following table lists the keys found in brackets, and is a legend bar. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 4-11 You cannot select an item that the item has a sub-menu. Navigation Key Left or Right arrow Up or Down arrow Page Down...
... bar allow you can change the value of a field, select it then press to navigate through the values for the highlighted field Brings up window". Refer to the left or right Moves the highlight up or down between fields Scrolls backward through the values for the highlighted field Scrolls forward...items for the menu items. If an item is not user-configurable. The following table lists the keys found in brackets, and is a legend bar. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 4-11 You cannot select an item that the item has a sub-menu. Navigation Key Left or Right arrow Up or Down arrow Page Down...
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...; : Select Item -/+: Change Value →←: Select Menu Enter: Select SubMenu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit Pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. 4.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up menu 4.2.8 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen...
...; : Select Item -/+: Change Value →←: Select Menu Enter: Select SubMenu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit Pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. 4.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up menu 4.2.8 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen...
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...10 Seconds] [No] Item Specific Help Express Gate [Enabled] Allows you have saved under the Express Gate. Refer to section 5.3.12 for user action. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 4-43 Configuration options: [No] [Reset] When set to [Reset], the user data will be cleared and this item to [Prompt User] to...to enable or disable the ASUS Express Gate feature. Set this item will run again when you enter the Express Gate environment after clearing its settings. The first time wizard will return to stay at the Express Gate's first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. ...
...10 Seconds] [No] Item Specific Help Express Gate [Enabled] Allows you have saved under the Express Gate. Refer to section 5.3.12 for user action. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 4-43 Configuration options: [No] [Reset] When set to [Reset], the user data will be cleared and this item to [Prompt User] to...to enable or disable the ASUS Express Gate feature. Set this item will run again when you enter the Express Gate environment after clearing its settings. The first time wizard will return to stay at the Express Gate's first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. ...
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... YES to discard any changes and load the previously saved values. 4-44 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Select YES to load default values. If you press , a confirmation window appears. Discard Changes This option allows you to discard the selections you select this option, a confirmation...
... YES to discard any changes and load the previously saved values. 4-44 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Select YES to load default values. If you press , a confirmation window appears. Discard Changes This option allows you to discard the selections you select this option, a confirmation...
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...the support DVD to maximize the features of your computer. The contents of the support DVD to change at any time without notice. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 5-1 Use the setup procedures presented in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Click an icon to ... The support DVD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you install Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before installing the drivers for reference only. 5.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports...
...the support DVD to maximize the features of your computer. The contents of the support DVD to change at any time without notice. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 5-1 Use the setup procedures presented in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Click an icon to ... The support DVD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you install Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before installing the drivers for reference only. 5.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports...
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...the motherboard supports. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 5-3 Click to display the previous screen ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you can connect to display the next screen ASUS AI Suite Installs the ASUS AI Suite. Click to the ASUS website. This utility... requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). 5.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows...
...the motherboard supports. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 5-3 Click to display the previous screen ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you can connect to display the next screen ASUS AI Suite Installs the ASUS AI Suite. Click to the ASUS website. This utility... requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). 5.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows...