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Integrated NVIDIA® GPU Hybrid SLI Support (supports Windows® Vista only) Maximum shared memory of 512MB Supports HDMI™ Technology with max. NVIDIA® MediaShield ...;T�h�e��-G��o�) (continued on the next page) xi M3N-HT Deluxe Series specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory VGA Expansion slots Storage AMD® ... to 5200 MT/s; R���e�f�e�r��t�o� www.asus.com for AM2 CPU Dual-channel memory architecture - 4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support...
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... Windows or the Hard Disk. This unique module eliminates the trouble of connecting the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 1-7 ASUS Express Gate With only 5 seconds boot-up time, the ASUS Express Gate allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to the motherboard...
... Windows or the Hard Disk. This unique module eliminates the trouble of connecting the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 1-7 ASUS Express Gate With only 5 seconds boot-up time, the ASUS Express Gate allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to the motherboard...
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...the same CAS latency. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 2-13 Dual-channel (1) Dual-channel (2) Populated Populated - 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. Any excess memory from the same vendor. • If you install Windows® XP/Vista 32...• If you install four 1 GB memory modules, the system may only recognize less than 3GB is recommended. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of 128 Mb chips. Populated Sockets DIMM_A2 (black) DIMM_B1 (yellow) - Populated Populated Populated DIMM_B2...
...the same CAS latency. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 2-13 Dual-channel (1) Dual-channel (2) Populated Populated - 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. Any excess memory from the same vendor. • If you install Windows® XP/Vista 32...• If you install four 1 GB memory modules, the system may only recognize less than 3GB is recommended. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of 128 Mb chips. Populated Sockets DIMM_A2 (black) DIMM_B1 (yellow) - Populated Populated Populated DIMM_B2...
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... three) graphics cards for details. See pages 2-34 to the onboard VGA port or the HDMI/DVI port at the same time, install them to the blue slots. • If you...function under Hybrid SLI™ mode. • Hybrid SLI™ mode is supported only under Windows® Vista OS. For more information, go to www.nvidia.com/hybridsli. • Before ...install. x8 mode) This motherboard also supports a Universal PCI Express slot with a maximum speed of PCI Express card you have connected your display to 2-37 for better thermal environment. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 2-23 Refer to ...
... three) graphics cards for details. See pages 2-34 to the onboard VGA port or the HDMI/DVI port at the same time, install them to the blue slots. • If you...function under Hybrid SLI™ mode. • Hybrid SLI™ mode is supported only under Windows® Vista OS. For more information, go to www.nvidia.com/hybridsli. • Before ...install. x8 mode) This motherboard also supports a Universal PCI Express slot with a maximum speed of PCI Express card you have connected your display to 2-37 for better thermal environment. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 2-23 Refer to ...
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M3N-HT DELUXE M3N-HT DELUXE SATA connectors SATA1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND... connectors support AHCI mode and RAID mode only. Otherwise, the devices will not work. • You must install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before connecting devices to SATA 5-6 connectors. right angle side 2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information..., you may connect the right-angle side of SATA signal cable 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...
M3N-HT DELUXE M3N-HT DELUXE SATA connectors SATA1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND... connectors support AHCI mode and RAID mode only. Otherwise, the devices will not work. • You must install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before connecting devices to SATA 5-6 connectors. right angle side 2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information..., you may connect the right-angle side of SATA signal cable 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...
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... using a floppy disk or a USB flash disk.) 3. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 4-1 Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. The ASUS Update utility allows you to restore the BIOS...
... using a floppy disk or a USB flash disk.) 3. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 4-1 Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. The ASUS Update utility allows you to restore the BIOS...
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... drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Always update the utility to download. M3NHTDLX.BIN M3NHTDLX ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 4-3 Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file...
... drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Always update the utility to download. M3NHTDLX.BIN M3NHTDLX ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 4-3 Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file...
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... the Setup screen is not user-configurable. The following table lists the keys found in brackets, and is user‑configurable, you to "4.2.7 Pop-up window." ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 4-11 Refer to navigate through the values for the highlighted field Brings up or down between fields Scrolls backward through the values for the...
... the Setup screen is not user-configurable. The following table lists the keys found in brackets, and is user‑configurable, you to "4.2.7 Pop-up window." ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 4-11 Refer to navigate through the values for the highlighted field Brings up or down between fields Scrolls backward through the values for the...
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...Setup menus. Discard Changes This option allows you to discard the selections you press , a confirmation window appears. When you select this option or if you made to the Setup program. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 4-43 Exit & Save Changes Once you are saved to the CMOS RAM. When you selected... & Discard Changes Load Setup Default Discard Changes Select Menu Item Specific Help This option save your selections, choose this option, a confirmation window appears. If you to load the default values for each of the options from this menu or from the Exit menu to ensure the...
...Setup menus. Discard Changes This option allows you to discard the selections you press , a confirmation window appears. When you select this option or if you made to the Setup program. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 4-43 Exit & Save Changes Once you are saved to the CMOS RAM. When you selected... & Discard Changes Load Setup Default Discard Changes Select Menu Item Specific Help This option save your selections, choose this option, a confirmation window appears. If you to load the default values for each of the options from this menu or from the Exit menu to ensure the...
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...better compatibility and system stability. 5.2 Support DVD information 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....detailed information. • Make sure that you can install to change at any time without notice. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 5-1 Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the support DVD are subject to avail all motherboard features.
...better compatibility and system stability. 5.2 Support DVD information 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....detailed information. • Make sure that you can install to change at any time without notice. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 5-1 Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the support DVD are subject to avail all motherboard features.
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...in the support CD/DVD through the path below : Drivers\Chipset\Disk\AHCI ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 5-5 NVIDIA 32bit/64bit XP SATA RAID Driver Allows you to create .../64bit XP AHCI Driver Allows you to floppy disk capacity limitation, when creating a RAID configuration under Windows® Vista, install the AHCI/RAID driver through the path below : Drivers\Chipset\Disk\RAID Find... AHCI driver in the support CD/DVD through the motherboard support CD/DVD or a USB device. Corel Snapfire Plus SE Installs the Corel Snapfire Plus SE software...
...in the support CD/DVD through the path below : Drivers\Chipset\Disk\AHCI ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 5-5 NVIDIA 32bit/64bit XP SATA RAID Driver Allows you to create .../64bit XP AHCI Driver Allows you to floppy disk capacity limitation, when creating a RAID configuration under Windows® Vista, install the AHCI/RAID driver through the path below : Drivers\Chipset\Disk\RAID Find... AHCI driver in the support CD/DVD through the motherboard support CD/DVD or a USB device. Corel Snapfire Plus SE Installs the Corel Snapfire Plus SE software...
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... than 150 K. Check the option Launch MyLogo to section "4.1.1 ASUS Update utility" for more information. 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2™ The ASUS MyLogo2™ utility lets you through the installation. The ASUS MyLogo window appears. 6. To launch the ASUS MyLogo2™: 1. See section "5.2.3 Utilities menu" for details.... installed when you intend to use the Award BIOS Flash utility to use ASUS MyLogo2. When prompted, locate the new BIOS file, then click Next. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 5-9 Launch the ASUS Update utility. See section 4.1.4 Updating the BIOS. • Make sure...
... than 150 K. Check the option Launch MyLogo to section "4.1.1 ASUS Update utility" for more information. 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2™ The ASUS MyLogo2™ utility lets you through the installation. The ASUS MyLogo window appears. 6. To launch the ASUS MyLogo2™: 1. See section "5.2.3 Utilities menu" for details.... installed when you intend to use the Award BIOS Flash utility to use ASUS MyLogo2. When prompted, locate the new BIOS file, then click Next. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 5-9 Launch the ASUS Update utility. See section 4.1.4 Updating the BIOS. • Make sure...
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...> AMD Cool 'n'Quiet function and set your Power Option Properties depending on your changes and exit BIOS Setup. 4. From the Windows® 2000/XP operating system, click Start. Double-click the Display icon in the Control Panel then select the Screen Saver tab...!™ Technology The motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology that dynamically and automatically change the CPU speed, voltage, and amount of power depending on the system and enter BIOS by pressing the key during the Power On Self-Tests (POST). 2. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 5-11 See ...
...> AMD Cool 'n'Quiet function and set your Power Option Properties depending on your changes and exit BIOS Setup. 4. From the Windows® 2000/XP operating system, click Start. Double-click the Display icon in the Control Panel then select the Screen Saver tab...!™ Technology The motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology that dynamically and automatically change the CPU speed, voltage, and amount of power depending on the system and enter BIOS by pressing the key during the Power On Self-Tests (POST). 2. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 5-11 See ...
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... the incoming sudio stream while recording. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 5-21 Detects repetitive and stationary noises like computer fans, air conditioners, and other side. • The directional Array and Speaker Phone are purchased separately and function only when working with the ASUS Array Mic. • If you are using Windows Vista, you have conference call...
... the incoming sudio stream while recording. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 5-21 Detects repetitive and stationary noises like computer fans, air conditioners, and other side. • The directional Array and Speaker Phone are purchased separately and function only when working with the ASUS Array Mic. • If you are using Windows Vista, you have conference call...
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... displayed, the monitor panel for details. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 5-23 Refer to activate or deactivate. Button Function Opens the Configuration window Opens the Report window Opens the Desktop Management Interface window Opens the Peripheral Component Interconnect window Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the...
... displayed, the monitor panel for details. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 5-23 Refer to activate or deactivate. Button Function Opens the Configuration window Opens the Report window Opens the Desktop Management Interface window Opens the Peripheral Component Interconnect window Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the...
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... panel to display the WMI (Windows Management Instrumentation) browser. This browser displays various desktop and system information. You can enlarge or reduce the browser size by dragging the bottom right corner of the browser. Click the plus sign (+) before DMI Information to display the available information. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 5-25 Small display Large...
... panel to display the WMI (Windows Management Instrumentation) browser. This browser displays various desktop and system information. You can enlarge or reduce the browser size by dragging the bottom right corner of the browser. Click the plus sign (+) before DMI Information to display the available information. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 5-25 Small display Large...
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The Config window has two tabs: Sensor/Threshold and Preference. The Preference tab allows you to activate the sensors or to adjust the sensor threshold values. Loads the default threshold values for each sensor Applies your changes Cancels or ignores your changes Loads your saved configuration Saves your configuration ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 5-27 Configuring... sensor threshold values. Memory usage The Memory tab shows both used (blue) and the available physical memory. The pie chart at the bottom of the window represents the used and available physical memory.
The Config window has two tabs: Sensor/Threshold and Preference. The Preference tab allows you to activate the sensors or to adjust the sensor threshold values. Loads the default threshold values for each sensor Applies your changes Cancels or ignores your changes Loads your saved configuration Saves your configuration ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 5-27 Configuring... sensor threshold values. Memory usage The Memory tab shows both used (blue) and the available physical memory. The pie chart at the bottom of the window represents the used and available physical memory.
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... system will not recognize your NVRAID settings after the CMOS is cleared; The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in your motherboard Support DVD. • When using Windows® XP operating system, make sure to re-enter your RAID setup. • For detailed descriptions on the ...to move through and select menu options. Boot up your screen. Define a New Array - NVIDIA RAID Utility Oct 5 2004 - ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 5-43 Make sure to install the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions�. Entering the NVIDIA® RAID utility To enter the NVIDIA® RAID ...
... system will not recognize your NVRAID settings after the CMOS is cleared; The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in your motherboard Support DVD. • When using Windows® XP operating system, make sure to re-enter your RAID setup. • For detailed descriptions on the ...to move through and select menu options. Boot up your screen. Define a New Array - NVIDIA RAID Utility Oct 5 2004 - ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 5-43 Make sure to install the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions�. Entering the NVIDIA® RAID utility To enter the NVIDIA® RAID ...
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...the floppy disk to boot from the optical drive." 7. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 5-49 Press any key when the system prompts "Press any key to avoid computer virus infection. Insert a formatted floppy disk into the optical drive. 3. Place the motherboard support DVD into the floppy drive then press . 9. ...During the OS installation, the system prompts you to press the F6 key to complete the installation. For Windows® Vista™ operating system, use either the motherboard support DVD or a USB device with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive. 3. Follow the succeeding ...
...the floppy disk to boot from the optical drive." 7. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 5-49 Press any key when the system prompts "Press any key to avoid computer virus infection. Insert a formatted floppy disk into the optical drive. 3. Place the motherboard support DVD into the floppy drive then press . 9. ...During the OS installation, the system prompts you to press the F6 key to complete the installation. For Windows® Vista™ operating system, use either the motherboard support DVD or a USB device with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive. 3. Follow the succeeding ...
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... 2-31 for details. • The NVIDIA 3-way SLI technology supports Windows® Vista operating system only. • Visit the NVIDIA zone website (http://www.nzone.com) for the latest certified graphics card and supported 3D application list. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 6-1 6.1 Overview The motherboard supports the NVIDIA® SLI™ (Scalable Link Interface) technology that...
... 2-31 for details. • The NVIDIA 3-way SLI technology supports Windows® Vista operating system only. • Visit the NVIDIA zone website (http://www.nzone.com) for the latest certified graphics card and supported 3D application list. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 6-1 6.1 Overview The motherboard supports the NVIDIA® SLI™ (Scalable Link Interface) technology that...