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...IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. or (2) the serial number of alteration is defaced or missing. E3710 Third Edition V3 July 2008 Copyright © 2008 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE...manual may or may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; Products and corporate names appearing in this manual, including the products and software described in any form or by any language in it...
...IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. or (2) the serial number of alteration is defaced or missing. E3710 Third Edition V3 July 2008 Copyright © 2008 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE...manual may or may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; Products and corporate names appearing in this manual, including the products and software described in any form or by any language in it...
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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: ...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 an expansion card 2-...
...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: ...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 an expansion card 2-...
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...ASUS AI Cool Mempipe (Mempipe edition only) - ASUS AI Gear 2 - ASUS Optional Fan for Water-cooling or Passive-cooling only ASUS Crystal Sound: - Further free features upgradable on the next page) xii ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS Noise Filter - ASUS AI Audio 2 ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS EZ Flash 2 (continued on ASUS websites - ASUS...65533;a��c�k��I/�O� ASUS Express Gate: - M3N-HT Deluxe Series specifications summary LAN IEEE 1394 USB High Definition audio ASUS AI Lifestyle unique features NVIDIA Gigabit MAC Atheros F1...
...ASUS AI Cool Mempipe (Mempipe edition only) - ASUS AI Gear 2 - ASUS Optional Fan for Water-cooling or Passive-cooling only ASUS Crystal Sound: - Further free features upgradable on the next page) xii ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS Noise Filter - ASUS AI Audio 2 ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS EZ Flash 2 (continued on ASUS websites - ASUS...65533;a��c�k��I/�O� ASUS Express Gate: - M3N-HT Deluxe Series specifications summary LAN IEEE 1394 USB High Definition audio ASUS AI Lifestyle unique features NVIDIA Gigabit MAC Atheros F1...
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...and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! Retail version only) 1 x ASUS 3-way SLI bridge connector 1 x ASUS SLI bridge Optional fan (for the following items. Motherboard ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series I/O modules 1 x Multi-functional module (1-port IEEE 1394a module and ... x Serial ATA signal cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable Accessories ASUS Cool Mempipe (Mempipe edition only) ASUS Q-Shield (I/O Shield) 1 x HDMI-to-DVI converter 1 x ASUS Q-Connector Kit (USB, 1394, system panel; 1.1 Welcome!
...and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! Retail version only) 1 x ASUS 3-way SLI bridge connector 1 x ASUS SLI bridge Optional fan (for the following items. Motherboard ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series I/O modules 1 x Multi-functional module (1-port IEEE 1394a module and ... x Serial ATA signal cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable Accessories ASUS Cool Mempipe (Mempipe edition only) ASUS Q-Shield (I/O Shield) 1 x HDMI-to-DVI converter 1 x ASUS Q-Connector Kit (USB, 1394, system panel; 1.1 Welcome!
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...;�p�a��g�e��5�-�3�2��fo��r details. ASUS Cool Mempipe (Mempipe Edition only) ASUS Cool Mempipe supports unparalleled memory overclocking via innovative thermal solutions. 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. By lowering the memory and...
...;�p�a��g�e��5�-�3�2��fo��r details. ASUS Cool Mempipe (Mempipe Edition only) ASUS Cool Mempipe supports unparalleled memory overclocking via innovative thermal solutions. 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. By lowering the memory and...
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... is reserved for other critical functions. Populated - - 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
... is reserved for other critical functions. Populated - - 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
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... your memory modules. Install memory modules to part the heat spreaders. 4. Loosen the four nuts to sockets DIMM_A1/B1 first. 3. To install ASUS Cool Mempipe: 1. 2.4.5 Installing ASUS Cool Mempipe (Mempipe Edition only) Install ASUS Cool Mempipe to your motherboard to achieve excellent thermal dissipation for your chassis with the northbridge heatsink and ensure the memory modules are located...
... your memory modules. Install memory modules to part the heat spreaders. 4. Loosen the four nuts to sockets DIMM_A1/B1 first. 3. To install ASUS Cool Mempipe: 1. 2.4.5 Installing ASUS Cool Mempipe (Mempipe Edition only) Install ASUS Cool Mempipe to your motherboard to achieve excellent thermal dissipation for your chassis with the northbridge heatsink and ensure the memory modules are located...
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... items. Select an item then press to enable or disable the IDE DMA transfer access. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SATA Controller [Enabled] Allows you to edit.
... items. Select an item then press to enable or disable the IDE DMA transfer access. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SATA Controller [Enabled] Allows you to edit.
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...] Allows you to edit. If you want to use the Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI), set this item to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by the Southbridge chip. Configuration options: �[D��is �a��b�le��d�] ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 4-29...
...] Allows you to edit. If you want to use the Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI), set this item to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by the Southbridge chip. Configuration options: �[D��is �a��b�le��d�] ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 4-29...
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... performance. 3.` Press to select a RAID mode then press . Press select the Striping Block then press . For multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing, we recommend using this option. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 5-47
... performance. 3.` Press to select a RAID mode then press . Press select the Striping Block then press . For multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing, we recommend using this option. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 5-47
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...THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. No part of this manual may or may be registered trademarks or copyrights of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ii ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED... TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. E3653 Second Edition V2 February 2008 Copyright © 2008 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING...
...THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. No part of this manual may or may be registered trademarks or copyrights of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ii ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED... TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. E3653 Second Edition V2 February 2008 Copyright © 2008 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING...
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... 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...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) 2-18 2.5 Expansion slots 2-20 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card 2-20 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card 2-...
... 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...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) 2-18 2.5 Expansion slots 2-20 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card 2-20 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card 2-...
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ASUS AI Audio 2 - ASUS AI Cool Mempipe (Mempipe edition only) - ASUS AI Nap - 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 (at mid-board) 10 x USB 2.0 ports (6 at mid-board; 4 on ASUS...65533;�r�e�a�m��in�g� - ASUS AI Audio 2 ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS Q-Shield - Coaxial/�O�p�t�i�c�a�l...
ASUS AI Audio 2 - ASUS AI Cool Mempipe (Mempipe edition only) - ASUS AI Nap - 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 (at mid-board) 10 x USB 2.0 ports (6 at mid-board; 4 on ASUS...65533;�r�e�a�m��in�g� - ASUS AI Audio 2 ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS Q-Shield - Coaxial/�O�p�t�i�c�a�l...
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...any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series I/O modules 1 x Multi-functional module (1-port IEEE 1394a module and 2-port USB 2.0 module) ... disk drive cable Accessories ASUS Cool Mempipe (Mempipe edition only) ASUS Q-Shield (I/O Shield) 1 x HDMI-to-DVI converter 1 x ASUS Q-Connector Kit (USB, 1394, system panel; Retail version only) 1 x ASUS 3-way SLI bridge connector 1 x ASUS SLI bridge Optional fan for buying an ASUS® M3N-HT Deluxe Series motherboard! 1.1 Welcome...
...any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series I/O modules 1 x Multi-functional module (1-port IEEE 1394a module and 2-port USB 2.0 module) ... disk drive cable Accessories ASUS Cool Mempipe (Mempipe edition only) ASUS Q-Shield (I/O Shield) 1 x HDMI-to-DVI converter 1 x ASUS Q-Connector Kit (USB, 1394, system panel; Retail version only) 1 x ASUS 3-way SLI bridge connector 1 x ASUS SLI bridge Optional fan for buying an ASUS® M3N-HT Deluxe Series motherboard! 1.1 Welcome...
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...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 board (PCB) to the OS environment, simply click the mouse or press a key. Fanless Design-Stack Cool 2 ASUS...components generate. See pages 2-18 and 2-19 for details. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 1-5 The motherboard uses a special design on DIMM_A1 and DIMM_B1 sockets only. 8+2 Phase Power Design ASUS 8+2 Phase Power Design, �w�i�th�...
...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 board (PCB) to the OS environment, simply click the mouse or press a key. Fanless Design-Stack Cool 2 ASUS...components generate. See pages 2-18 and 2-19 for details. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 1-5 The motherboard uses a special design on DIMM_A1 and DIMM_B1 sockets only. 8+2 Phase Power Design ASUS 8+2 Phase Power Design, �w�i�th�...
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... modules are located between the heat spreaders. 6. Loosen the four nuts to sockets DIMM_A1/B1 first. 3. Align the Cool Mempipe with four screws. 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.4.5 Installing ASUS Cool Mempipe (Mempipe Edition only) Install ASUS Cool Mempipe to your motherboard to your memory modules. Secure the motherboard to achieve excellent thermal dissipation for your chassis with...
... modules are located between the heat spreaders. 6. Loosen the four nuts to sockets DIMM_A1/B1 first. 3. Align the Cool Mempipe with four screws. 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.4.5 Installing ASUS Cool Mempipe (Mempipe Edition only) Install ASUS Cool Mempipe to your motherboard to your memory modules. Secure the motherboard to achieve excellent thermal dissipation for your chassis with...
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Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] IDE Prefetch Mode [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the IDE PIO read prefetch mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 4-27 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SATA Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the SATA controller. 4.4.6 Onboard Device Configuration Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS ... Channel0 [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the IDE DMA transfer access. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] IDE DMA transfer access [Enabled] Allows you to edit.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] IDE Prefetch Mode [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the IDE PIO read prefetch mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 4-27 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SATA Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the SATA controller. 4.4.6 Onboard Device Configuration Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS ... Channel0 [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the IDE DMA transfer access. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] IDE DMA transfer access [Enabled] Allows you to edit.
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... optimize the order of commands. Select an item then press to enable or disable the onboard 1394 device support. Onboard 1394 [Enabled] Allows you to edit.
... optimize the order of commands. Select an item then press to enable or disable the onboard 1394 device support. Onboard 1394 [Enabled] Allows you to edit.
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... submenu appears. Use the up or down arrow keys to select the Free Disks area. For multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing, we recommend using this option. Take caution in using a lower array block size. Press to 128 KB. Creating a RAID Volume To create a RAID volume: 1. The...
... submenu appears. Use the up or down arrow keys to select the Free Disks area. For multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing, we recommend using this option. Take caution in using a lower array block size. Press to 128 KB. Creating a RAID Volume To create a RAID volume: 1. The...