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Contents Contents...iii Notices...vii Safety information viii About this guide ix M3N WS 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 1-4 1.3.3 ASUS intelligent performance and overclocking features 1-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.2.2 Layout contents 2-3 2.2.3 Placement direction 2-4 2.2.4 Screw holes 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-5 2.3.1 ...
Contents Contents...iii Notices...vii Safety information viii About this guide ix M3N WS 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 1-4 1.3.3 ASUS intelligent performance and overclocking features 1-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.2.2 Layout contents 2-3 2.2.3 Placement direction 2-4 2.2.4 Screw holes 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-5 2.3.1 ...
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... Bold text Italics Command Indicates a menu or an item to help you complete a task. Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line: awdflash� M3N WS.bin Example: Means that you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus sign (+). Conventions used throughout this guide...
... Bold text Italics Command Indicates a menu or an item to help you complete a task. Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line: awdflash� M3N WS.bin Example: Means that you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus sign (+). Conventions used throughout this guide...
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...sockets support unbufferred�E���C���C�/ non-ECC DDR2 1066*/800/667/533 MHz memory modules - Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for the memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). ** When installing total memory of 512MB - Integrated NVIDIA® 8... xi Supports D-Sub with max. resolution up to 140W NVIDIA® GeForce® 8200 PCI-X bridge: NEC uPD720404 Up to 5200 MT/s; M3N WS specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory VGA Expansion Slots Storage LAN AMD® Socket AM2/AM2+ for AMD Phenom™ FX / Phenom ...
...sockets support unbufferred�E���C���C�/ non-ECC DDR2 1066*/800/667/533 MHz memory modules - Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for the memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). ** When installing total memory of 512MB - Integrated NVIDIA® 8... xi Supports D-Sub with max. resolution up to 140W NVIDIA® GeForce® 8200 PCI-X bridge: NEC uPD720404 Up to 5200 MT/s; M3N WS specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory VGA Expansion Slots Storage LAN AMD® Socket AM2/AM2+ for AMD Phenom™ FX / Phenom ...
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...;t�b�a��c�k�I /O (continued on the rear panel) ASUS Workstation Features: - ASUS SASsaby cards support ASUS Power Saving Solution: - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS MyLogo 2™ Multi-language BIOS ASUS AI NET 2 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x Coaxial ... ports (6 at mid-board; 6 on the next page) xii G.P. ASUS Q-Fan 2 - ASUS AI Nap - ASUS Stack Cool 2 ASUS EZ DIY: - M3N WS specifications summary High Definition Audio IEEE 1394a USB ASUS AI Lifestyle Unique Features Other Features Rear panel I/O ports Realtek® ALC888 ...
...;t�b�a��c�k�I /O (continued on the rear panel) ASUS Workstation Features: - ASUS SASsaby cards support ASUS Power Saving Solution: - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS MyLogo 2™ Multi-language BIOS ASUS AI NET 2 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x Coaxial ... ports (6 at mid-board; 6 on the next page) xii G.P. ASUS Q-Fan 2 - ASUS AI Nap - ASUS Stack Cool 2 ASUS EZ DIY: - M3N WS specifications summary High Definition Audio IEEE 1394a USB ASUS AI Lifestyle Unique Features Other Features Rear panel I/O ports Realtek® ALC888 ...
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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... 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 cm x 24.5 cm) *Specifications...
...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... 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 cm x 24.5 cm) *Specifications...
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1.1 Welcome! Before you for the following items. Motherboard ASUS M3N WS I/O module 1 x 2-port USB + 1-port IEEE 1394a module Cables 2���x�2�-p�o�rt... is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M3N WS motherboard! ASUS M3N WS 1-1 Diagnosis Card (Retail version only) Application DVD ASUS motherboard support DVD Documentation User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Retail version only) 1 x G.P. Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another ...
1.1 Welcome! Before you for the following items. Motherboard ASUS M3N WS I/O module 1 x 2-port USB + 1-port IEEE 1394a module Cables 2���x�2�-p�o�rt... is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M3N WS motherboard! ASUS M3N WS 1-1 Diagnosis Card (Retail version only) Application DVD ASUS motherboard support DVD Documentation User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Retail version only) 1 x G.P. Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another ...
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... 2-24 for double speed and bandwidth which enhances system performance. This motherboard is a unique hybrid multi-GPU technology. PCIe 2.0 support This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for details. ASUS M3N WS 1-3 NVIDIA® Hybrid SLI Technology Hybrid SLI™ Technology is ...bundled with an HDMI-to the motherboard GPU for everyday computing needs. See page 2-20...
... 2-24 for double speed and bandwidth which enhances system performance. This motherboard is a unique hybrid multi-GPU technology. PCIe 2.0 support This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for details. ASUS M3N WS 1-3 NVIDIA® Hybrid SLI Technology Hybrid SLI™ Technology is ...bundled with an HDMI-to the motherboard GPU for everyday computing needs. See page 2-20...
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...with a better choice for details. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Faster, safer and more stable, SAS will provide users with M3N WS motherboard (retail version), the G.P. The onboard 8-channel HD audio (High Definition Audio, previously codenamed Azalia) CODEC enables high-quality... 192KHz/24-bit audio output that simultaneously sends different audio streams to system maintenance and storage technology. ASUS Workstation Features ASUS Workstation features provide complete support to different destinations. High Definition Audio Enjoy high-end sound quality on their...
...with a better choice for details. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Faster, safer and more stable, SAS will provide users with M3N WS motherboard (retail version), the G.P. The onboard 8-channel HD audio (High Definition Audio, previously codenamed Azalia) CODEC enables high-quality... 192KHz/24-bit audio output that simultaneously sends different audio streams to system maintenance and storage technology. ASUS Workstation Features ASUS Workstation features provide complete support to different destinations. High Definition Audio Enjoy high-end sound quality on their...
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... it can be carried away by the critical components to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your motherboard against static electricity and shields it against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). Doing so may bend the tubing and affect the heat dissipation... the other side of the innovative heat pipe design on this motherboard is that the groundbreaking fanless design does not have lifetime problems as a chipset fan does. DO NOT uninstall the heat-pipe by ASUS. ASUS M3N WS 1-5 It effectively transfers heat generated by existing airflow from CPU ...
... it can be carried away by the critical components to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your motherboard against static electricity and shields it against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). Doing so may bend the tubing and affect the heat dissipation... the other side of the innovative heat pipe design on this motherboard is that the groundbreaking fanless design does not have lifetime problems as a chipset fan does. DO NOT uninstall the heat-pipe by ASUS. ASUS M3N WS 1-5 It effectively transfers heat generated by existing airflow from CPU ...
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Diagnosis card installation 2-38 2.9 Starting up for the first time 2-41 2.10 Turning off the computer 2-42 ASUS M3N WS Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-5 2.4 System memory 2-10 2.5 Expansion slots 2-17 2.6 Jumpers 2-21 2.7 Connectors 2-23 2.8 G.P.
Diagnosis card installation 2-38 2.9 Starting up for the first time 2-41 2.10 Turning off the computer 2-42 ASUS M3N WS Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-5 2.4 System memory 2-10 2.5 Expansion slots 2-17 2.6 Jumpers 2-21 2.7 Connectors 2-23 2.8 G.P.
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.... • Hold components by the edges to indicate that the ATX power supply is detached from the wall socket before touching any component. • Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. The green LED lights up to ... in the bag that came with a standby power LED. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft‑off or the power cord is switched off mode. ASUS M3N WS 2-1
.... • Hold components by the edges to indicate that the ATX power supply is detached from the wall socket before touching any component. • Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. The green LED lights up to ... in the bag that came with a standby power LED. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft‑off or the power cord is switched off mode. ASUS M3N WS 2-1
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ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 2. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) 8. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) 11. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Page 2-33 2-10 2-5 2-31 2-27 2-28 2-26 2-21 2-36 2-32 2-1 2-29 2-30 2-22 2-35 2-32 2-34 ASUS M3N WS 2-3 Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 12. IEEE 1394a port...
ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 2. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) 8. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) 11. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Page 2-33 2-10 2-5 2-31 2-27 2-28 2-26 2-21 2-36 2-32 2-1 2-29 2-30 2-22 2-35 2-32 2-34 ASUS M3N WS 2-3 Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 12. IEEE 1394a port...
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...in completely. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to a 90º angle. 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an �A�M�2��+�/A��M�2���s��o��c��k��...up to a 90º angle; Socket lever Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. 2. ASUS M3N WS 2-5 Locate the CPU socket on the socket and damaging the CPU! 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. otherwise, the...
...in completely. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to a 90º angle. 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an �A�M�2��+�/A��M�2���s��o��c��k��...up to a 90º angle; Socket lever Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. 2. ASUS M3N WS 2-5 Locate the CPU socket on the socket and damaging the CPU! 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. otherwise, the...
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... If the instructions in this section do not have to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that you use only AMD-certified ...motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. CPU fan CPU heatsink Retention module base Retention bracket Retention bracket lock Your boxed CPU heatsink and fan assembly should come with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. ASUS M3N WS...
... If the instructions in this section do not have to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that you use only AMD-certified ...motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. CPU fan CPU heatsink Retention module base Retention bracket Retention bracket lock Your boxed CPU heatsink and fan assembly should come with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. ASUS M3N WS...
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Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. • Do not forget to plug this connector. • This connector is backward compatible with 3-pin CPU fans . 5. ASUS M3N WS 2-9
Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. • Do not forget to plug this connector. • This connector is backward compatible with 3-pin CPU fans . 5. ASUS M3N WS 2-9
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...Populated DIMM_B2 (black) - - - This limitation appears on each slot. 64-bit Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition Windows® Vista x64 Edition ASUS M3N WS 2-11 Populated • You may install 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB unbuffered ECC and non‑ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets... may install a maximum of less than 3GB because the address space is recommended. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up to OS limitation, this motherboard can only support up of the lower-sized channel for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs...
...Populated DIMM_B2 (black) - - - This limitation appears on each slot. 64-bit Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition Windows® Vista x64 Edition ASUS M3N WS 2-11 Populated • You may install 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB unbuffered ECC and non‑ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets... may install a maximum of less than 3GB because the address space is recommended. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up to OS limitation, this motherboard can only support up of the lower-sized channel for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs...
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M3N WS Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800MHz capability for AM2 CPU Vendor Part No. A-DATA M2OAD6G3H3160G1E53 512MB SS AD29608A8A-25EG A-DATA M2OAD6G3I4170I1E58 1GB DS AD26908A8A-25EG A-...
M3N WS Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800MHz capability for AM2 CPU Vendor Part No. A-DATA M2OAD6G3H3160G1E53 512MB SS AD29608A8A-25EG A-DATA M2OAD6G3I4170I1E58 1GB DS AD26908A8A-25EG A-...
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...-25KC 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.
...-25KC 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.
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... 1GB DS SAMSUNG M378T5263AZ3-CE6 4GB DS Super Talent T6UA 512C5 512MB SS Super Talent T6UB1GC5 1GB DS Transcend JM667QLU-1G 1GB SS Chip No. M3N WS Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capability for AM2 CPU Vendor Part No. AD29608A8A-3EG AD29608A8A-3EG NT5TU128M8BJ-3C AM4B5808CQJS7E AM4B5708JQJS7E AM4B5808CQJS7E 64M8CFEG 64M8CFEG Heat...
... 1GB DS SAMSUNG M378T5263AZ3-CE6 4GB DS Super Talent T6UA 512C5 512MB SS Super Talent T6UB1GC5 1GB DS Transcend JM667QLU-1G 1GB SS Chip No. M3N WS Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capability for AM2 CPU Vendor Part No. AD29608A8A-3EG AD29608A8A-3EG NT5TU128M8BJ-3C AM4B5808CQJS7E AM4B5708JQJS7E AM4B5808CQJS7E 64M8CFEG 64M8CFEG Heat...