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......iii Notices...vii Safety information viii About this guide ix M3N72-D 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 Placement direction 2-2 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-2 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 2-3 2.2.4 Layout contents 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.3.1 Installing the CPU...
......iii Notices...vii Safety information viii About this guide ix M3N72-D 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 Placement direction 2-2 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-2 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 2-3 2.2.4 Layout contents 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.3.1 Installing the CPU...
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... from 533MHz up to 600MHz at 1MHz increment - Memory tuning from 200MHz up to 200 MHz at 0.0125V increment - ASUS AI Gear 2 - M3N72-D specifications summary IEEE 1394 USB ASUS unique features Other features ASUS exclusive overclocking features LSI® FW322 controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports (1 at mid-board; 1 on the rear panel) 12 x USB 2.0 ports...
... from 533MHz up to 600MHz at 1MHz increment - Memory tuning from 200MHz up to 200 MHz at 0.0125V increment - ASUS AI Gear 2 - M3N72-D specifications summary IEEE 1394 USB ASUS unique features Other features ASUS exclusive overclocking features LSI® FW322 controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports (1 at mid-board; 1 on the rear panel) 12 x USB 2.0 ports...
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...FX / Phenom / Athlon™ / Sempron™ CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM2+ multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to increase memory computing ...buffered DDR2 800 memory support, and AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology. 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. This is the first AMD® platform with ...
...FX / Phenom / Athlon™ / Sempron™ CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM2+ multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to increase memory computing ...buffered DDR2 800 memory support, and AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology. 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. This is the first AMD® platform with ...
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...Gear 2 allows you to choose from profiles to suit your PC! It allows digital audio transferring without entering Windows. S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to your partners on USB devices or SATA HDDs in IDE mode only. You can real-time chnage the mode under operating...AI Nap, the system can now talk to external home theater audio systems via the coaxial S/PDIF (SONY-PHILIPS Digital Interface) Out jack. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability.
...Gear 2 allows you to choose from profiles to suit your PC! It allows digital audio transferring without entering Windows. S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to your partners on USB devices or SATA HDDs in IDE mode only. You can real-time chnage the mode under operating...AI Nap, the system can now talk to external home theater audio systems via the coaxial S/PDIF (SONY-PHILIPS Digital Interface) Out jack. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability.
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... of the computer. See page 5-33 for each parameter. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for details. 1.3.3 ASUS intelligent performance and overclocking features Precision Tweaker This feature allows you can easily monitor the critical components of booting...
... of the computer. See page 5-33 for each parameter. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for details. 1.3.3 ASUS intelligent performance and overclocking features Precision Tweaker This feature allows you can easily monitor the critical components of booting...
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...RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. For system failure due to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. ASUS M3N72-D 2-25 To erase the RTC RAM 1. Move the... jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the ...
...RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. For system failure due to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. ASUS M3N72-D 2-25 To erase the RTC RAM 1. Move the... jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the ...
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... Enter: Select SubMenu F10: Save and Exit 4.4.1 JumperFree Configuration Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Advanced JumperFree Configuration Select Menu AI Tuning x Overclock Options CPU VTT Voltage Memory Voltage 1.2V HT Voltage NB CHIP Voltage x CPU Multiplier x CPU Frequency x PCIE Clock [Auto] Disabled [.... Loads the standard settings for the system. The configuration options for the Advanced menu items vary depending on the motherboard. Loads overclocking profiles with optimal parameters for the CPU and other system devices. 4.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you...
... Enter: Select SubMenu F10: Save and Exit 4.4.1 JumperFree Configuration Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Advanced JumperFree Configuration Select Menu AI Tuning x Overclock Options CPU VTT Voltage Memory Voltage 1.2V HT Voltage NB CHIP Voltage x CPU Multiplier x CPU Frequency x PCIE Clock [Auto] Disabled [.... Loads the standard settings for the system. The configuration options for the Advanced menu items vary depending on the motherboard. Loads overclocking profiles with optimal parameters for the CPU and other system devices. 4.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you...
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... the AI Tuning item to ��2�0��0�. ASUS M3N72-D 4-19 Configuration options: [AUTO] [0.8000v] [0.8125v] [0.8250v] [0.8375v] [0.8500v] ~ [1.6250v] [1.6375v] [1.6500v] [1.6625v] [1.6750v] Memory Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the AI Tuning item to set the overclocking options. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.978V] [2.080V] [2.155V] [2.237V] [2.313V] [2.415V] [2.490V...
... the AI Tuning item to ��2�0��0�. ASUS M3N72-D 4-19 Configuration options: [AUTO] [0.8000v] [0.8125v] [0.8250v] [0.8375v] [0.8500v] ~ [1.6250v] [1.6375v] [1.6500v] [1.6625v] [1.6750v] Memory Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the AI Tuning item to set the overclocking options. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.978V] [2.080V] [2.155V] [2.237V] [2.313V] [2.415V] [2.490V...
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... Frame Buffer Control item to [Manual] and allows you install on the motherboard. Configuration options: [↓ 8 ↑ 8 ] [↓16 ↑16 ] [Auto] CPU Spread Spectrum [Disabled] Set to [Disabled] to enhance PCIE overclocking ability or [Down Spread] for EMI control. Set this item to [... detects any external graphics card. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PCIE Spread Spectrum [Disabled] Set to [Disabled] to enhance FSB overclocking ability or [Enabled] for EMI control. Set this item vary depending on the total memory size you to set frame buffer size for...
... Frame Buffer Control item to [Manual] and allows you install on the motherboard. Configuration options: [↓ 8 ↑ 8 ] [↓16 ↑16 ] [Auto] CPU Spread Spectrum [Disabled] Set to [Disabled] to enhance PCIE overclocking ability or [Down Spread] for EMI control. Set this item to [... detects any external graphics card. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PCIE Spread Spectrum [Disabled] Set to [Disabled] to enhance FSB overclocking ability or [Enabled] for EMI control. Set this item vary depending on the total memory size you to set frame buffer size for...
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The options on the AI Suite main window. 5.3.9 ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. ASUS M��3�N�7�2�-D� 5-33 After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you can launch... AI Booster button on the taskbar allow you to use the default settings, adjust CPU/ Memory/PCI-E frequency manually, or create and apply your personal overclocking configurations.
The options on the AI Suite main window. 5.3.9 ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. ASUS M��3�N�7�2�-D� 5-33 After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you can launch... AI Booster button on the taskbar allow you to use the default settings, adjust CPU/ Memory/PCI-E frequency manually, or create and apply your personal overclocking configurations.
