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...card. Refer to use . 4. Failure to do not need to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. Replace the system cover. 2.5.2 Configuring an ... Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the slot. 5. The following sub‑sections describe ...
...card. Refer to use . 4. Failure to do not need to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. Replace the system cover. 2.5.2 Configuring an ... Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the slot. 5. The following sub‑sections describe ...
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... tool appears. To resize your display device. Select Resize my desktop and click Resize Desktop. 5. Click OK to fit your HDTV desktop: 1. Install NVIDIA Chipset Driver Program from the motherboard support DVD. 2.
... tool appears. To resize your display device. Select Resize my desktop and click Resize Desktop. 5. Click OK to fit your HDTV desktop: 1. Install NVIDIA Chipset Driver Program from the motherboard support DVD. 2.
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...pin SATA1-4 [red]; 7-pin SATA5-6 [black]) These connectors are using Windows® XP or later version. right angle side ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 2-37 NVIDIA® nForce 780a SLI�S���e��r��i�a���l��A�...;�n���n��e�c��to SATA 5-6 connectors. Make sure to install the AHCI driver or RAID driver in the motherboard support DVD. • SATA 5-6 connectors support AHCI mode and RAID mode only. Connect the right-angle side...
...pin SATA1-4 [red]; 7-pin SATA5-6 [black]) These connectors are using Windows® XP or later version. right angle side ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 2-37 NVIDIA® nForce 780a SLI�S���e��r��i�a���l��A�...;�n���n��e�c��to SATA 5-6 connectors. Make sure to install the AHCI driver or RAID driver in the motherboard support DVD. • SATA 5-6 connectors support AHCI mode and RAID mode only. Connect the right-angle side...
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...and update the motherboard BIOS in the support DVDthat comes with the motherboard package. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 4-1 4.1 Managing and updating your system. The ASUS Update utility allows you need to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1....the BIOS in DOS mode using this utility. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Award BIOS Flash Utility (Updates the BIOS in DOS using the ASUS Update or Award BIOS Flash utilities. 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to your...
...and update the motherboard BIOS in the support DVDthat comes with the motherboard package. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 4-1 4.1 Managing and updating your system. The ASUS Update utility allows you need to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1....the BIOS in DOS mode using this utility. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Award BIOS Flash Utility (Updates the BIOS in DOS using the ASUS Update or Award BIOS Flash utilities. 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to your...
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ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 5-1 Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD are subject to run the DVD. Refer to the optical drive. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for better compatibility...BIN folder. Click an icon to display support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to avail all motherboard features. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Use the setup ...
ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 5-1 Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD are subject to run the DVD. Refer to the optical drive. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for better compatibility...BIN folder. Click an icon to display support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to avail all motherboard features. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Use the setup ...
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... Windows® Vista, install the AHCI/RAID driver through the motherboard support CD/DVD or a USB device. • Find RAID driver in the support DVD through the path below: Drivers\Chipset\Disk\RAID Find AHCI driver in the support CD/DVD through the path below: Drivers\Chipset\Disk\AHCI ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 5-5 Click to display the next screen...
... Windows® Vista, install the AHCI/RAID driver through the motherboard support CD/DVD or a USB device. • Find RAID driver in the support DVD through the path below: Drivers\Chipset\Disk\RAID Find AHCI driver in the support CD/DVD through the path below: Drivers\Chipset\Disk\AHCI ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 5-5 Click to display the next screen...
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Follow the installation wizard to install the ADI AD1988 Audio Driver from the support DVD that comes with AudioESP™ software to activate the SoundMAX® audio utility. You must use 4-channel, 6-channel or 8-...(SoundMAX® High Definition Audio utility) The ADI AD1988 High Definition Audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability through the SoundMAX® audio utility with the motherboard package to deliver the ultimate audio experience on the taskbar. 5-14 Chapter 5: Software support The software implements high quality audio synthesis/rendering, 3D sound positioning...
Follow the installation wizard to install the ADI AD1988 Audio Driver from the support DVD that comes with AudioESP™ software to activate the SoundMAX® audio utility. You must use 4-channel, 6-channel or 8-...(SoundMAX® High Definition Audio utility) The ADI AD1988 High Definition Audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability through the SoundMAX® audio utility with the motherboard package to deliver the ultimate audio experience on the taskbar. 5-14 Chapter 5: Software support The software implements high quality audio synthesis/rendering, 3D sound positioning...
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...driver disk" for details. 5.4.2 NVIDIA® RAID configurations The motherboard includes a high performance SATA RAID controller integrated in the motherboard support DVD for details. See section "5.2.5 Manuals menu." Set the SATA Operation Mode item to the power connector on RAID configurations. Installing Serial ATA (SATA) hard disks The motherboard...to [RAID]. Boot the system and press during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to a selected hard disk drive. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 5-45 For Windows® XP, if you want to boot the system from the Support DVD to a floppy disk ...
...driver disk" for details. 5.4.2 NVIDIA® RAID configurations The motherboard includes a high performance SATA RAID controller integrated in the motherboard support DVD for details. See section "5.2.5 Manuals menu." Set the SATA Operation Mode item to the power connector on RAID configurations. Installing Serial ATA (SATA) hard disks The motherboard...to [RAID]. Boot the system and press during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to a selected hard disk drive. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 5-45 For Windows® XP, if you want to boot the system from the Support DVD to a floppy disk ...
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...formatted floppy disk into the optical drive. 5. Press then insert the floppy disk with RAID driver into the optical drive. 3. Press during POST to boot from the optical drive." 7. Place the motherboard support DVD into the floppy disk drive. 3. Insert a floppy disk/USB device into the...virus infection. For Windows® Vista™ operating system, use either the motherboard support DVD or a USB device with the RAID driver. 5.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS To create a RAID/SATA driver disk without entering the OS: 1. Set the optical drive as the primary ...
...formatted floppy disk into the optical drive. 5. Press then insert the floppy disk with RAID driver into the optical drive. 3. Press during POST to boot from the optical drive." 7. Place the motherboard support DVD into the floppy disk drive. 3. Insert a floppy disk/USB device into the...virus infection. For Windows® Vista™ operating system, use either the motherboard support DVD or a USB device with the RAID driver. 5.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS To create a RAID/SATA driver disk without entering the OS: 1. Set the optical drive as the primary ...
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... ODD) under DOS. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 5-53 Due to complete the installation. Find RAID driver in the support DVD through the path below : Drivers\Chipset\Disk\AHCI 2. To install the RAID driver in the support DVD through the path below : Drivers\Chipset\Disk\RAID Find AHCI driver in Windows® Vista™: 1. Insert the motherboard support DVD or...
... ODD) under DOS. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 5-53 Due to complete the installation. Find RAID driver in the support DVD through the path below : Drivers\Chipset\Disk\AHCI 2. To install the RAID driver in the support DVD through the path below : Drivers\Chipset\Disk\RAID Find AHCI driver in Windows® Vista™: 1. Insert the motherboard support DVD or...
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...http://www.nzone.com) for details. • The NVIDIA 3-way SLI technology is supported by your graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA SLI technology. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 6-1 Follow the installation procedures in this section. 6.1.1 ���R�eq�u�i�re...page 2-41 for the latest certified graphics card and the supported 3D application list. 6.1 NVIDIA® SLI™ technology The motherboard supports the NVIDIA® SLI™ (Scalable Link Interface) technology that allows you should have two identical SLI-ready graphics ...
...http://www.nzone.com) for details. • The NVIDIA 3-way SLI technology is supported by your graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA SLI technology. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 6-1 Follow the installation procedures in this section. 6.1.1 ���R�eq�u�i�re...page 2-41 for the latest certified graphics card and the supported 3D application list. 6.1 NVIDIA® SLI™ technology The motherboard supports the NVIDIA® SLI™ (Scalable Link Interface) technology that allows you should have two identical SLI-ready graphics ...
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Restart the system. 6. Visit www.asus.com for details. To enable GeForce Boost 1. Make sure that GeForce Boost is correctly installed, you have installed a dGPU recommended for GeForce Boost on your ...] K8NB HT Speed [Auto] K8NB HT Width [Auto] CPU Spread Spectrum [Disabled] PCIE Spread Spectrum [Disabled] SATA Spread Spectrum [Down Spread] Primary Display Adapter [PCI-E] Item Specific Help 3. If the driver is enabled. Turn on the taskbar. The Hybrid Support item becomes user-configurable only when a dGPU is properly installed. Save your motherboard. The...
Restart the system. 6. Visit www.asus.com for details. To enable GeForce Boost 1. Make sure that GeForce Boost is correctly installed, you have installed a dGPU recommended for GeForce Boost on your ...] K8NB HT Speed [Auto] K8NB HT Width [Auto] CPU Spread Spectrum [Disabled] PCIE Spread Spectrum [Disabled] SATA Spread Spectrum [Down Spread] Primary Display Adapter [PCI-E] Item Specific Help 3. If the driver is enabled. Turn on the taskbar. The Hybrid Support item becomes user-configurable only when a dGPU is properly installed. Save your motherboard. The...
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... cards that you intend to install expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page. 3. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Install... and the card inoperable. 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Refer to the...
... cards that you intend to install expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page. 3. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Install... and the card inoperable. 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Refer to the...
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...65533;���c��o���n���n��e�c��to install the AHCI driver or RAID driver in the motherboard support DVD. Or you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5 and JBOD configuration through the onboard... drives. If you are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk and optical disk drives. M3N-HT DELUXE M3N-HT DELUXE SATA connectors SATA1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND SATA2 GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND SATA3 GND ...
...65533;���c��o���n���n��e�c��to install the AHCI driver or RAID driver in the motherboard support DVD. Or you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5 and JBOD configuration through the onboard... drives. If you are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk and optical disk drives. M3N-HT DELUXE M3N-HT DELUXE SATA connectors SATA1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND SATA2 GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND SATA3 GND ...
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The Drivers menu appears. 2. Quit all Windows® applications before you to restore the BIOS in DOS using a floppy disk or a USB flash disk.) 3. 4.1 Managing and updating your system. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in the support DVDthat comes with the motherboard package. ...See page 5-3 for details on these utilities. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 4-1 Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk in Windows® environment. The ASUS Update utility allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in case you to : •...
The Drivers menu appears. 2. Quit all Windows® applications before you to restore the BIOS in DOS using a floppy disk or a USB flash disk.) 3. 4.1 Managing and updating your system. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in the support DVDthat comes with the motherboard package. ...See page 5-3 for details on these utilities. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 4-1 Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk in Windows® environment. The ASUS Update utility allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in case you to : •...
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... 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 your computer. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 5-1 Refer to avail all motherboard features. Click an icon to display support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the...
... 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 your computer. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 5-1 Refer to avail all motherboard features. Click an icon to display support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the...
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... connection so that enhances computer graphics and sound. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. WinDVD Copy5 Trial Installs the WinDVD Copy5 Trial version. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you can connect to update the motherboard BIOS in your computer. InterVideo MediaOne Gallery Installs the InterVideo MediaOne Gallery software...
... connection so that enhances computer graphics and sound. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. WinDVD Copy5 Trial Installs the WinDVD Copy5 Trial version. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you can connect to update the motherboard BIOS in your computer. InterVideo MediaOne Gallery Installs the InterVideo MediaOne Gallery software...
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...��r�W��in the support CD/DVD through the path below: Drivers\Chipset\Disk\AHCI ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 5-5 Due to create the NVIDIA® nForce 780a SLI SATA/RAID driver disk. NVIDIA 32bit/64bit XP SATA RAID Driver Allows you to create �a�n�N��V�I�D�I�A�... Disk menu The Make Disk menu contains items to floppy disk capacity limitation, when creating a RAID configuration under Windows® Vista, install the AHCI/RAID driver through the motherboard support CD/DVD or a USB device.
...��r�W��in the support CD/DVD through the path below: Drivers\Chipset\Disk\AHCI ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 5-5 Due to create the NVIDIA® nForce 780a SLI SATA/RAID driver disk. NVIDIA 32bit/64bit XP SATA RAID Driver Allows you to create �a�n�N��V�I�D�I�A�... Disk menu The Make Disk menu contains items to floppy disk capacity limitation, when creating a RAID configuration under Windows® Vista, install the AHCI/RAID driver through the motherboard support CD/DVD or a USB device.
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...appears and displays the current CPU Frequency and CPU Voltage. 5-12 Chapter 5: Software support Launching the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ software The motherboard support DVD includes the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ software that enables you to view your system loading. Make sure to section 5.2.3 Utilities...If you are using Windows® XP, click the Start button. Select All Programs > ASUS > Cool & Quiet > Cool & Quiet. 3. • Make sure to install the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ driver and application before using this feature. • The AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ technology ...
...appears and displays the current CPU Frequency and CPU Voltage. 5-12 Chapter 5: Software support Launching the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ software The motherboard support DVD includes the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ software that enables you to view your system loading. Make sure to section 5.2.3 Utilities...If you are using Windows® XP, click the Start button. Select All Programs > ASUS > Cool & Quiet > Cool & Quiet. 3. • Make sure to install the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ driver and application before using this feature. • The AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ technology ...
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...Driver from the support DVD that comes with AudioESP™ software to activate the SoundMAX® audio utility. If the SoundMAX® audio utility is correctly installed, you will find the SoundMAX®/ SoundMAX® BlackHawk icon on your PC. You must use 4-channel, 6-channel or 8-channel speakers for this setup. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe... Series 5-13 5.3.3 AI Audio 2 (SoundMAX® High Definition Audio utility) The ADI AD1988 High Definition Audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability through the SoundMAX® audio utility with the motherboard package...
...Driver from the support DVD that comes with AudioESP™ software to activate the SoundMAX® audio utility. If the SoundMAX® audio utility is correctly installed, you will find the SoundMAX®/ SoundMAX® BlackHawk icon on your PC. You must use 4-channel, 6-channel or 8-channel speakers for this setup. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe... Series 5-13 5.3.3 AI Audio 2 (SoundMAX® High Definition Audio utility) The ADI AD1988 High Definition Audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability through the SoundMAX® audio utility with the motherboard package...