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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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...from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the motherboard, ensure that all the manuals that came with the package. • Before using an adpater or extension cord. Operation safety • Before ...installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the...
...from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the motherboard, ensure that all the manuals that came with the package. • Before using an adpater or extension cord. Operation safety • Before ...installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the...
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... it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features...
... it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features...
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. Chapter 1: 1Product introduction
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. Chapter 1: 1Product introduction
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... technologies, making it , check the items in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M3N WS motherboard! 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�S�e�...
... technologies, making it , check the items in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M3N WS motherboard! 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�S�e�...
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...safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on the use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union's Restriction on the environment. NVIDIA® GeForce 8200 NVIDIA® GeForce 8200 offers... AM2 Athlon™ Series / Sempron™ CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM2 Athlon™ Series / Sempron™ processors. DDR2 1066 is the first AMD® platform with the ASUS vision of Hybrid SLI Technology, DirectX® 10 graphics features,...
...safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on the use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union's Restriction on the environment. NVIDIA® GeForce 8200 NVIDIA® GeForce 8200 offers... AM2 Athlon™ Series / Sempron™ CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM2 Athlon™ Series / Sempron™ processors. DDR2 1066 is the first AMD® platform with the ASUS vision of Hybrid SLI Technology, DirectX® 10 graphics features,...
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...nvidia.com/hybridsli for details. See page 2-24 for more information. It allows RAID 0, 1, 0+1 and 5 configurations for details. ASUS M3N WS 1-3 See page 2-28 for two SATA connectors. See page 2-20 and Chapter 5 for a quiet, low power PC experience. ... conversion adaptor. HDMI/DVI/D-Sub Interface HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a set of discrete graphics cards when combined with M3N series motherboard GPUs. Geforce Boost and HybridPower™ are independent on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specifications, delivering enhanced scalability and...
...nvidia.com/hybridsli for details. See page 2-24 for more information. It allows RAID 0, 1, 0+1 and 5 configurations for details. ASUS M3N WS 1-3 See page 2-28 for two SATA connectors. See page 2-20 and Chapter 5 for a quiet, low power PC experience. ... conversion adaptor. HDMI/DVI/D-Sub Interface HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a set of discrete graphics cards when combined with M3N series motherboard GPUs. Geforce Boost and HybridPower™ are independent on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specifications, delivering enhanced scalability and...
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See page 4-30 for storage expansion and upgrade needs. ASUS Workstation Features ASUS Workstation features provide complete support to different destinations. Diagnosis card Bundled with ASUS SASsaby cards (optional). Faster, safer and more stable, SAS will provide users with a better ... checking by effortlessly and quickly providing precise system checks right after they switch on your PC! ASUS SASsaby cards support This motherboard is fully compatible with M3N WS motherboard (retail version), the G.P. You can continue running at most. High Definition Audio Enjoy high-end...
See page 4-30 for storage expansion and upgrade needs. ASUS Workstation Features ASUS Workstation features provide complete support to different destinations. Diagnosis card Bundled with ASUS SASsaby cards (optional). Faster, safer and more stable, SAS will provide users with a better ... checking by effortlessly and quickly providing precise system checks right after they switch on your PC! ASUS SASsaby cards support This motherboard is fully compatible with M3N WS motherboard (retail version), the G.P. You can continue running at most. High Definition Audio Enjoy high-end...
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...carried away by the critical components to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your motherboard against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). Q-Fan 2 ASUS Q-Fan2 technology intelligently adjusts both CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to system loading to ...performance. DO NOT uninstall the heat-pipe by ASUS. With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your favorite settings. ASUS M3N WS 1-5 Furthermore, it against static electricity and shields it provides options for users to install. ASUS Stack Cool 2 Stack Cool 2 is that the...
...carried away by the critical components to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your motherboard against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). Q-Fan 2 ASUS Q-Fan2 technology intelligently adjusts both CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to system loading to ...performance. DO NOT uninstall the heat-pipe by ASUS. With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your favorite settings. ASUS M3N WS 1-5 Furthermore, it against static electricity and shields it provides options for users to install. ASUS Stack Cool 2 Stack Cool 2 is that the...
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... in case the system hangs due to the motherboard. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. Update your BIOS easily without entering the OS. AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you to overclocking, C.P.R. See...clear the RTC data. See page 2-37 for details. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to overclocking. This unique module eliminates the trouble of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings ...
... in case the system hangs due to the motherboard. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. Update your BIOS easily without entering the OS. AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you to overclocking, C.P.R. See...clear the RTC data. See page 2-37 for details. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to overclocking. This unique module eliminates the trouble of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings ...
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It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. Chapter 2: 2 Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components.
It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. Chapter 2: 2 Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components.
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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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...following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. ASUS M3N WS 2-1 The green LED lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is detached from... cable before removing or plugging in soft‑off or the power cord is switched off mode. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any motherboard component. 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED.
...following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. ASUS M3N WS 2-1 The green LED lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is detached from... cable before removing or plugging in soft‑off or the power cord is switched off mode. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any motherboard component. 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED.
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2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout Refer to 2.7 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information
2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout Refer to 2.7 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. 2.2.3 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 2.2.4 Screw holes Place nine (9) screws into the chassis in the correct orientation.
Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. 2.2.3 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 2.2.4 Screw holes Place nine (9) screws into the chassis in the correct orientation.
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... you use a CPU designed for the AMD Opteron processor. The CPU fits in completely. 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. 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an �A�M�2��+�/A��M�2��...
... you use a CPU designed for the AMD Opteron processor. The CPU fits in completely. 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. 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an �A�M�2��+�/A��M�2��...
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...fits properly on the retention module base. • The retention module base is properly applied to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. ASUS M3N WS 2-7 To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. CPU fan CPU heatsink Retention module base Retention bracket Retention bracket lock Your boxed CPU... 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 a Thermal Interface Material is already installed ...
...fits properly on the retention module base. • The retention module base is properly applied to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. ASUS M3N WS 2-7 To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. CPU fan CPU heatsink Retention module base Retention bracket Retention bracket lock Your boxed CPU... 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 a Thermal Interface Material is already installed ...
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ASUS M3N WS 2-9 Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. • This connector is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. • Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! 5. When the fan and heatsink assembly is backward compatible with 3-pin CPU fans .
ASUS M3N WS 2-9 Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. • This connector is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. • Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! 5. When the fan and heatsink assembly is backward compatible with 3-pin CPU fans .
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A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket. DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information
A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket. DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information