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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: ...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) 2-24 2.5 Expansion slots 2-26 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card 2-26 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card ...
......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: ...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) 2-24 2.5 Expansion slots 2-26 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card 2-26 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card ...
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...;b�a��c�k��I/�O� ASUS Express Gate: - Web browser, *file downloading and uploading - ASUS AI Cool Mempipe (Mempipe edition only) - ASUS Noise Filter - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-pipe solution & Stack Cool 2 - ASUS O.C. ASUS 8+2 Phase Power Design - ASUS Q-Shield - 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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...;fo�r�2�d�e�v�ic�e�s 6 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! ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 1-1
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...minimizing system noise and saving CPU power consumption at minimum power and noise when you are temporarily away. ASUS Cool Mempipe supports the thermal dissipation of critical heat generating components. S��e�e��p�a��g... the Cool Mempipe contributes to the OS environment, simply click the mouse or press a key. See pages 2-24 and 2-25 for details. 1.3.2 ASUS Unique features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series...
...minimizing system noise and saving CPU power consumption at minimum power and noise when you are temporarily away. ASUS Cool Mempipe supports the thermal dissipation of critical heat generating components. S��e�e��p�a��g... the Cool Mempipe contributes to the OS environment, simply click the mouse or press a key. See pages 2-24 and 2-25 for details. 1.3.2 ASUS Unique features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series...
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... the northbridge heatsink with the northbridge heatsink and ensure the memory modules are located between the heat spreaders. 6. 2.4.5 Installing ASUS Cool Mempipe (Mempipe Edition only) Install ASUS Cool Mempipe to your motherboard to your memory modules. To install ASUS Cool Mempipe: 1. Remove the four pieces of protective film on the heat spreaders. 5. Secure the motherboard to achieve excellent thermal dissipation...
... the northbridge heatsink with the northbridge heatsink and ensure the memory modules are located between the heat spreaders. 6. 2.4.5 Installing ASUS Cool Mempipe (Mempipe Edition only) Install ASUS Cool Mempipe to your motherboard to your memory modules. To install ASUS Cool Mempipe: 1. Remove the four pieces of protective film on the heat spreaders. 5. Secure the motherboard to achieve excellent thermal dissipation...
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Adjust the heatpipe until the heat spreaders contact the memory modules. 8. Hold the heat spreaders and secure the four nuts. Install memory modules to sockets DIMM_A2/ B2 if necessary. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 2-25 Install another two memory modules to sockets DIMM_A2 and DIMM_B2 after the completion of Cool Mempipe installation. 7. Firmly press the heat spreaders against the memory modules. 9. DO NOT overtighten the nuts. 10.
Adjust the heatpipe until the heat spreaders contact the memory modules. 8. Hold the heat spreaders and secure the four nuts. Install memory modules to sockets DIMM_A2/ B2 if necessary. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 2-25 Install another two memory modules to sockets DIMM_A2 and DIMM_B2 after the completion of Cool Mempipe installation. 7. Firmly press the heat spreaders against the memory modules. 9. DO NOT overtighten the nuts. 10.
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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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... features upgradable on the next page) xii ASUS AI Gear 2 - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-pipe solution & Stack Cool 2 - ASUS Q-Fan 2 - Profile - ASUS EZ Flash 2 (continued on ASUS websites - ASUS AI Cool Mempipe (Mempipe edition only) - ASUS Noise Filter - ASUS O.C. Onboard flash with Express Gate installed *File downloading and uploading progresses through USB devices only. M3N-HT Deluxe Series specifications summary LAN IEEE 1394 USB High...
... features upgradable on the next page) xii ASUS AI Gear 2 - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-pipe solution & Stack Cool 2 - ASUS Q-Fan 2 - Profile - ASUS EZ Flash 2 (continued on ASUS websites - ASUS AI Cool Mempipe (Mempipe edition only) - ASUS Noise Filter - ASUS O.C. Onboard flash with Express Gate installed *File downloading and uploading progresses through USB devices only. M3N-HT Deluxe Series specifications summary LAN IEEE 1394 USB High...
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... 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 Water-Cooling or Passive-cooling only Application DVD ASUS motherboard support DVD Documentation User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 1-1 The motherboard...
... 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 Water-Cooling or Passive-cooling only Application DVD ASUS motherboard support DVD Documentation User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 1-1 The motherboard...
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... printed circuit board (PCB) to the OS environment, simply click the mouse or press a key. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 1-5 Fanless Design-Stack Cool 2 ASUS Stack Cool 2 is a fan-less and zero-noise cooling solution that lowers the temperature of CPU under operating system to a stable computing environment. ASUS Cool Mempipe (Mempipe Edition only) ASUS Cool Mempipe supports unparalleled memory overclocking via innovative thermal solutions.
... printed circuit board (PCB) to the OS environment, simply click the mouse or press a key. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 1-5 Fanless Design-Stack Cool 2 ASUS Stack Cool 2 is a fan-less and zero-noise cooling solution that lowers the temperature of CPU under operating system to a stable computing environment. ASUS Cool Mempipe (Mempipe Edition only) ASUS Cool Mempipe supports unparalleled memory overclocking via innovative thermal solutions.
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... and ensure the memory modules are located between the heat spreaders. 6. To install ASUS Cool Mempipe: 1. Loosen the four nuts to part the heat spreaders. 4. Remove the four pieces of protective film on the heat spreaders. 5. 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 nine...
... and ensure the memory modules are located between the heat spreaders. 6. To install ASUS Cool Mempipe: 1. Loosen the four nuts to part the heat spreaders. 4. Remove the four pieces of protective film on the heat spreaders. 5. 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 nine...
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7. DO NOT overtighten the nuts. 10. Install another two memory modules to sockets DIMM_A2 and DIMM_B2 after the completion of Cool Mempipe installation. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 2-19 Adjust the heatpipe until the heat spreaders contact the memory modules. 8. Firmly press the heat spreaders against the memory modules. 9. Install memory modules to sockets DIMM_A2/ B2 if necessary. Hold the heat spreaders and secure the four nuts.
7. DO NOT overtighten the nuts. 10. Install another two memory modules to sockets DIMM_A2 and DIMM_B2 after the completion of Cool Mempipe installation. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 2-19 Adjust the heatpipe until the heat spreaders contact the memory modules. 8. Firmly press the heat spreaders against the memory modules. 9. Install memory modules to sockets DIMM_A2/ B2 if necessary. Hold the heat spreaders and secure the four nuts.