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Profile 3-39 3.7.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-41 3.8 Exit menu 3-42 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Drivers menu 4-2 4.2.3 Utilities menu 4-3 4.2.4 Make Disk menu 4-5 Contents...Configuration 3-20 3.4.2 Ai Net 2 3-22 3.4.3 CPU Configuration 3-22 3.4.4 Chipset 3-25 3.4.5 PCIPnP 3-27 3.4.6 Onboard Device Configuration 3-28 3.4.7 USB Configuration 3-30 3.5 Power menu 3-31 3.5.1 ACPI Suspend Type 3-31 3.5.2 ACPI APIC Support 3-31 3.5.3 APM Configuration 3-31 3.5.4 Hardware Monitor...
Profile 3-39 3.7.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-41 3.8 Exit menu 3-42 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Drivers menu 4-2 4.2.3 Utilities menu 4-3 4.2.4 Make Disk menu 4-5 Contents...Configuration 3-20 3.4.2 Ai Net 2 3-22 3.4.3 CPU Configuration 3-22 3.4.4 Chipset 3-25 3.4.5 PCIPnP 3-27 3.4.6 Onboard Device Configuration 3-28 3.4.7 USB Configuration 3-30 3.5 Power menu 3-31 3.5.1 ACPI Suspend Type 3-31 3.5.2 ACPI APIC Support 3-31 3.5.3 APM Configuration 3-31 3.5.4 Hardware Monitor...
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M3N WS specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory VGA Expansion Slots Storage LAN AMD® Socket AM2/AM2+ for one DIMM per channel only. Maximum shared memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operation system may only recognize less than 3GB is supported by AM2+ CPU...™ / Sempron™ processors AMD Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology AMD Live!™ Ready Support CPU up to 140W NVIDIA® GeForce® 8200 PCI-X bridge: NEC uPD720404 Up to www.asus.com or this user manual for the memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). ** When installing total memory...
M3N WS specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory VGA Expansion Slots Storage LAN AMD® Socket AM2/AM2+ for one DIMM per channel only. Maximum shared memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operation system may only recognize less than 3GB is supported by AM2+ CPU...™ / Sempron™ processors AMD Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology AMD Live!™ Ready Support CPU up to 140W NVIDIA® GeForce® 8200 PCI-X bridge: NEC uPD720404 Up to www.asus.com or this user manual for the memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). ** When installing total memory...
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M3N WS specifications summary Internal I/O connectors 3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 6 x SATA connectors 1 x CPU Fan connector 2 x Chassis Fan connectors 1 x Power Fan connector 2 x IEEE1394a connectors 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x Chassis Intrusion connector 1 x CD audio in 1 x 24-pin ATX Power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX... BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3 Support DVD contents Drivers BIOS flash utility under DOS ASUS Update Anti-virus Utility (OEM version) Form factor ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 ...
M3N WS specifications summary Internal I/O connectors 3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 6 x SATA connectors 1 x CPU Fan connector 2 x Chassis Fan connectors 1 x Power Fan connector 2 x IEEE1394a connectors 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x Chassis Intrusion connector 1 x CD audio in 1 x 24-pin ATX Power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX... BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3 Support DVD contents Drivers BIOS flash utility under DOS ASUS Update Anti-virus Utility (OEM version) Form factor ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 ...
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...Athlon™ Series / Sempron™ CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM2 Athlon™ Series / Sempron™ processors. It also supports HyperTransport™ 3.0 interface, PCI Express™ 2.0 bus architecture, Serial ATA 3 Gb/s devices and is supported by AM2+ CPUs only. 1-2 ... HyperTransport™ 3.0 based system bus. Native DDR2 1066 support This motherboard is in 3D graphics and other memory demanding applications. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union's Restriction on...
...Athlon™ Series / Sempron™ CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM2 Athlon™ Series / Sempron™ processors. It also supports HyperTransport™ 3.0 interface, PCI Express™ 2.0 bus architecture, Serial ATA 3 Gb/s devices and is supported by AM2+ CPUs only. 1-2 ... HyperTransport™ 3.0 based system bus. Native DDR2 1066 support This motherboard is in 3D graphics and other memory demanding applications. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union's Restriction on...
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...consumption. AI Nap With AI Nap, the system can continue running at most. ASUS Workstation Features ASUS Workstation features provide complete support to different destinations. ASUS SASsaby cards support This motherboard is fully compatible with M3N WS motherboard (retail version), the G.P. AI Gear 2 AI Gear 2 allows you are ... choice for details. You can real-time chnage the mode under operating system to adjust CPU frequency and vCore voltage, minimizing system noise and saving CPU power consumption at minimum power and noise when you to choose from profiles to suit your...
...consumption. AI Nap With AI Nap, the system can continue running at most. ASUS Workstation Features ASUS Workstation features provide complete support to different destinations. ASUS SASsaby cards support This motherboard is fully compatible with M3N WS motherboard (retail version), the G.P. AI Gear 2 AI Gear 2 allows you are ... choice for details. You can real-time chnage the mode under operating system to adjust CPU frequency and vCore voltage, minimizing system noise and saving CPU power consumption at minimum power and noise when you to choose from profiles to suit your...
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M3N WS Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800MHz capability for AM2 CPU Vendor Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip No. A-DATA M2OAD6G3H3160G1E53 512MB SS AD29608A8A-25EG... NT512T64U880BY-25C 512MB SS NT5TU64M8BE-25C NANYA NT1GT64U8HB0BY-25C 1GB DS NT5TU64M8BE-25C NANYA NT1GT64U8HCOBY-25D 1GB DS NT5TU64M8CE-25D DIMM socket CL Chip Brand support (Optional) A* B* C* N/A N/A • • • N/A N/A • N/A A-DATA • • • N/A APACER • • • N/A APACER • • • 5 APACER • • • 4...
M3N WS Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800MHz capability for AM2 CPU Vendor Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip No. A-DATA M2OAD6G3H3160G1E53 512MB SS AD29608A8A-25EG... NT512T64U880BY-25C 512MB SS NT5TU64M8BE-25C NANYA NT1GT64U8HB0BY-25C 1GB DS NT5TU64M8BE-25C NANYA NT1GT64U8HCOBY-25D 1GB DS NT5TU64M8CE-25D DIMM socket CL Chip Brand support (Optional) A* B* C* N/A N/A • • • N/A N/A • N/A A-DATA • • • N/A APACER • • • N/A APACER • • • 5 APACER • • • 4...
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M3N WS Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800MHz capability for AM2 CPU (continued) Vendor Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip No. DIMM socket CL Chip Brand support (Optional) A* B* C* NANYA NT2GT64U8HC0BY-AC 2GB DS NT5TU128M8CE-AC 5 NANYA • • • OCZ OCZ2T8002GK 1GB DS Heat-Sink Package N/A N/A • • • OCZ OCZ2FX800C32GK ... 5 Patriot • • • UMAX D48001GP3-63BJU 1GB DS U2S12D30TP-8E N/A UMAX • • • UMAX D48002GP0-73BCU 2GB DS U2S12D30TP-8E N/A UMAX • ASUS M3N WS 2-13
M3N WS Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800MHz capability for AM2 CPU (continued) Vendor Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip No. DIMM socket CL Chip Brand support (Optional) A* B* C* NANYA NT2GT64U8HC0BY-AC 2GB DS NT5TU128M8CE-AC 5 NANYA • • • OCZ OCZ2T8002GK 1GB DS Heat-Sink Package N/A N/A • • • OCZ OCZ2FX800C32GK ... 5 Patriot • • • UMAX D48001GP3-63BJU 1GB DS U2S12D30TP-8E N/A UMAX • • • UMAX D48002GP0-73BCU 2GB DS U2S12D30TP-8E N/A UMAX • ASUS M3N WS 2-13
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... E5108AE-6E-E Heat-Sink Package CL Chip Brand 5 A-DATA 5 A-DATA N/A N/A N/A APACER N/A APACER N/A APACER N/A N/A N/A N/A 3 N/A 3 N/A 5 ELPIDA 5-5-5-15 N/A DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •...Package 5 TQ243ECF8 5 N/A • • • Transcend • • 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information M3N WS Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capability for AM2 CPU Vendor Part No.
... E5108AE-6E-E Heat-Sink Package CL Chip Brand 5 A-DATA 5 A-DATA N/A N/A N/A APACER N/A APACER N/A APACER N/A N/A N/A N/A 3 N/A 3 N/A 5 ELPIDA 5-5-5-15 N/A DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •...Package 5 TQ243ECF8 5 N/A • • • Transcend • • 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information M3N WS Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capability for AM2 CPU Vendor Part No.
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M3N WS Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capability for the latest QVL. Size SS/ DS Chip No. Single-sided DS - Double-sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted into either slot as Single-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports two modules inserted into either the yellow slots or the ...8226; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Side(s): SS - Visit the ASUS website for AM2 CPU (continued) Vendor Part No.
M3N WS Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capability for the latest QVL. Size SS/ DS Chip No. Single-sided DS - Double-sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted into either slot as Single-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports two modules inserted into either the yellow slots or the ...8226; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Side(s): SS - Visit the ASUS website for AM2 CPU (continued) Vendor Part No.
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... rear panel. 14. CPU: AMD K8 M2 Athlon64 ADH1600IAA5DH/1M Rev.F3 DIMM: DDR2-800 1G x1 HDD: Maxtor 6Y120M0 (SATA150) ODD: LG GBW-H10N • To play HD DVD or Blu-Ray Disc, make sure to -DVI conversion adapter, this motherboard can also support DVI output. •... optical S/PDIF cable. 16. HDMI Out port. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. Following is for a high-definition multimedia interface (HDMI) connector. • This motherboard comes with the higher-version DVD player and drivers will affect the playback quality. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting...
... rear panel. 14. CPU: AMD K8 M2 Athlon64 ADH1600IAA5DH/1M Rev.F3 DIMM: DDR2-800 1G x1 HDD: Maxtor 6Y120M0 (SATA150) ODD: LG GBW-H10N • To play HD DVD or Blu-Ray Disc, make sure to -DVI conversion adapter, this motherboard can also support DVI output. •... optical S/PDIF cable. 16. HDMI Out port. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. Following is for a high-definition multimedia interface (HDMI) connector. • This motherboard comes with the higher-version DVD player and drivers will affect the playback quality. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting...
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... inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Only the CPU_FAN and CHA_FAN1-2 connectors support the ASUS Q FAN2 feature. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 3-pin CHA_FAN1-2; 3-pin PWR_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA~2000 mA (24 W max.) or a total of the connector. ASUS M3N WS 2-31 Connect the fan cables to...
... inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Only the CPU_FAN and CHA_FAN1-2 connectors support the ASUS Q FAN2 feature. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 3-pin CHA_FAN1-2; 3-pin PWR_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA~2000 mA (24 W max.) or a total of the connector. ASUS M3N WS 2-31 Connect the fan cables to...
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... 2.0-compliant (500W) PSU has been tested to connect the 4-pin ATX +12 V power plug; The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is recommended when configuring a system with the following configuration: CPU: AMD FX-62 Memory 1024 MB DDR2-800 (x4) Graphics card... drive (x2) Optical drives: DVD-RW ASUS M3N WS 2-33 aspx?SLanguage=en-us for your system, refer to fit these connectors in only one orientation. otherwise, the system will not boot. • Use of 600 W. • Do not forget to support the motherboard power requirements with more power-consuming devices. ...
... 2.0-compliant (500W) PSU has been tested to connect the 4-pin ATX +12 V power plug; The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is recommended when configuring a system with the following configuration: CPU: AMD FX-62 Memory 1024 MB DDR2-800 (x4) Graphics card... drive (x2) Optical drives: DVD-RW ASUS M3N WS 2-33 aspx?SLanguage=en-us for your system, refer to fit these connectors in only one orientation. otherwise, the system will not boot. • Use of 600 W. • Do not forget to support the motherboard power requirements with more power-consuming devices. ...
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... for keys. - Put information on the next page) ASUS M3N WS 2-39 If errors occur, report errors & wait for a more flexible application. 2.8.3 G.P. Set clock generator and disable unnecessary or unused clock 2. If no errors occur or F1 key is supported. - 3. You may also install the G.P. Initialize L2 cache for CPU & program CPU with proper cacheable range. 3.
... for keys. - Put information on the next page) ASUS M3N WS 2-39 If errors occur, report errors & wait for a more flexible application. 2.8.3 G.P. Set clock generator and disable unnecessary or unused clock 2. If no errors occur or F1 key is supported. - 3. You may also install the G.P. Initialize L2 cache for CPU & program CPU with proper cacheable range. 3.
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Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] AMD Cool'n'Quiet Function [Disabled] Enables or disables the AMD Cool'n'Quiet function. ASUS M3N WS 3-25 Dynamic Idle Cycle Counter [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] DCQ Bypass Maximum[Auto] Configuration options: [Auto... [Auto] K8NB HT Speed [Auto] K8NB HT Width [Auto] CPU Spread Spectrum [Disabled] PCIE Spread Spectrum [Disabled] SATA Spread Spectrum [Disabled] Primary Display Adapter [PCI-E] Item Specific Help Hybrid Support [Auto] Allows you to virtually function as several systems. Configuration options...
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] AMD Cool'n'Quiet Function [Disabled] Enables or disables the AMD Cool'n'Quiet function. ASUS M3N WS 3-25 Dynamic Idle Cycle Counter [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] DCQ Bypass Maximum[Auto] Configuration options: [Auto... [Auto] K8NB HT Speed [Auto] K8NB HT Width [Auto] CPU Spread Spectrum [Disabled] PCIE Spread Spectrum [Disabled] SATA Spread Spectrum [Disabled] Primary Display Adapter [PCI-E] Item Specific Help Hybrid Support [Auto] Allows you to virtually function as several systems. Configuration options...
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...CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you keep your computer in healthy operating condition. 4.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. Click to display the next page Click to return to the previous page ASUS InstAll - ASUS... Cool'n'Quiet Utility This item installs the ASUS Cool'n'Quiet utility. ASUS M3N WS 4-3
...CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you keep your computer in healthy operating condition. 4.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. Click to display the next page Click to return to the previous page ASUS InstAll - ASUS... Cool'n'Quiet Utility This item installs the ASUS Cool'n'Quiet utility. ASUS M3N WS 4-3
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...Click OK to Classic View. 3. Click the Power button. From the Power schemes combo list box, select Minimal Power Management. 6. ASUS M3N WS 4-11 See section 3.4 Advanced menu. 3. Select Settings > Control Panel. 2. Reboot your computer and set your changes and exit BIOS...Windows® XP 1. 4.3.2 Cool 'n' Quiet!™ 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 task the CPU performs. Enabling Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology To enable Cool 'n'...
...Click OK to Classic View. 3. Click the Power button. From the Power schemes combo list box, select Minimal Power Management. 6. ASUS M3N WS 4-11 See section 3.4 Advanced menu. 3. Select Settings > Control Panel. 2. Reboot your computer and set your changes and exit BIOS...Windows® XP 1. 4.3.2 Cool 'n' Quiet!™ 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 task the CPU performs. Enabling Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology To enable Cool 'n'...
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...174; Vista operating system, click Start. The following dialogue box appears. 5. Make sure the Control Panel is set to your system loading. 4-12 Chapter 4: Software support Windows® Vista 1. Close all windows. • Make sure to install the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ driver and application before using this feature. •... feature works only with the AMD heatsink and fan assembly with monitor chip • If you purchased a separate heatsink and fan package, use the ASUS Q-Fan technology feature to automatically adjust the CPU fan speed according to Classic View. 3.
...174; Vista operating system, click Start. The following dialogue box appears. 5. Make sure the Control Panel is set to your system loading. 4-12 Chapter 4: Software support Windows® Vista 1. Close all windows. • Make sure to install the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ driver and application before using this feature. •... feature works only with the AMD heatsink and fan assembly with monitor chip • If you purchased a separate heatsink and fan package, use the ASUS Q-Fan technology feature to automatically adjust the CPU fan speed according to Classic View. 3.
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... from the motherboard support CD/DVD. To launch the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ program: 1. If you are using Windows® XP, click the Start button. If you to view your system's real-time CPU Frequency and ...CPU Frequency and CPU Voltage. Make sure to section 4.2.3 Utilities menu for details. Select All Programs > ASUS > Cool & Quiet > Cool & Quiet. 3. Launching the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ software The motherboard support CD/DVD includes the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ software that enables you are using Windows® Vista, click the Start button. ASUS M3N WS 4-13 Select Programs > ASUS...
... from the motherboard support CD/DVD. To launch the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ program: 1. If you are using Windows® XP, click the Start button. If you to view your system's real-time CPU Frequency and ...CPU Frequency and CPU Voltage. Make sure to section 4.2.3 Utilities menu for details. Select All Programs > ASUS > Cool & Quiet > Cool & Quiet. 3. Launching the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ software The motherboard support CD/DVD includes the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ software that enables you are using Windows® Vista, click the Start button. ASUS M3N WS 4-13 Select Programs > ASUS...
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... main window displays the Preference section. You can close or restore the application. 4.3.4 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is a utility that your computer the moment you turn it on. Place the support DVD to view the current status of your computer, browse the contents of any problem...Probe II right after installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. To launch...
... main window displays the Preference section. You can close or restore the application. 4.3.4 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is a utility that your computer the moment you turn it on. Place the support DVD to view the current status of your computer, browse the contents of any problem...Probe II right after installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. To launch...
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When you want to decrease value 4-24 Chapter 4: Software support Click OK when finished. You can now move together using the Config window. If you check the Enable Monitoring Panel option from the Preference section, ... your computer's desktop. You can adjust the sensor threshold value in the desktop, click the arrow down button of a system sensor such as fan rotation, CPU temperature, and voltages. You cannot adjust the sensor threshold values in two display modes: hexagonal (large) and rectangular (small). The hardware monitor panels come in...
When you want to decrease value 4-24 Chapter 4: Software support Click OK when finished. You can now move together using the Config window. If you check the Enable Monitoring Panel option from the Preference section, ... your computer's desktop. You can adjust the sensor threshold value in the desktop, click the arrow down button of a system sensor such as fan rotation, CPU temperature, and voltages. You cannot adjust the sensor threshold values in two display modes: hexagonal (large) and rectangular (small). The hardware monitor panels come in...