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...- Memory tuning from 100MHz to 600MHz at mid-board; 6 on the rear panel) ASUS Express Gate: - 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 ...ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS Crystal Sound: - ASUS O.C. ASUS AI Booster utility Precision Tweaker: - PCI Express frequency tuning from 533MHz up to 200 MHz at 0.0125V increment - ASUS AI Nap - ASUS EZ Flash 2 Uses 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors! Further free features upgradable * File downloading...
...- Memory tuning from 100MHz to 600MHz at mid-board; 6 on the rear panel) ASUS Express Gate: - 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 ...ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS Crystal Sound: - ASUS O.C. ASUS AI Booster utility Precision Tweaker: - PCI Express frequency tuning from 533MHz up to 200 MHz at 0.0125V increment - ASUS AI Nap - ASUS EZ Flash 2 Uses 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors! Further free features upgradable * File downloading...
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...or press a key. AI Nap With AI Nap, the system can now enjoy Skype, IM, YouTube, webmail and Internet file downloads and sharing whenever and wherever you to instantly surf the Internet without converting it to your partners on the headphones while playing multi-...to analog format, and therefore well preserves signal quality. S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to suit your PC! See page 2-26 and 2-27 for details. 1.3.2 ASUS unique features ASUS Express Gate Just 5 seconds to adjust CPU frequency and vCore voltage, minimizing system ...
...or press a key. AI Nap With AI Nap, the system can now enjoy Skype, IM, YouTube, webmail and Internet file downloads and sharing whenever and wherever you to instantly surf the Internet without converting it to your partners on the headphones while playing multi-...to analog format, and therefore well preserves signal quality. S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to suit your PC! See page 2-26 and 2-27 for details. 1.3.2 ASUS unique features ASUS Express Gate Just 5 seconds to adjust CPU frequency and vCore voltage, minimizing system ...
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... Provider (ISP). ASUS M3N72-D 4-1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or Award BIOS Flash utilities. 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. This utility is copied to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the ...Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The Drivers menu appears. 2. The ASUS...
... Provider (ISP). ASUS M3N72-D 4-1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or Award BIOS Flash utilities. 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. This utility is copied to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the ...Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The Drivers menu appears. 2. The ASUS...
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... BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Locate the BIOS file from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file...: 1. Always update the utility to complete the update process. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Follow the screen instructions to download. M3N72-D.bin M3N72-D ASUS M3N72-D 4-3 Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop‑down menu, ...
... BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Locate the BIOS file from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file...: 1. Always update the utility to complete the update process. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Follow the screen instructions to download. M3N72-D.bin M3N72-D ASUS M3N72-D 4-3 Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop‑down menu, ...
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...! Save the BIOS file to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. Then press . 4. Press + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to a floppy disk or a USB flash disk, then restart the system. 3. To update the BIOS using a DOS‑based utility. ASUS M3N72-D 4-5 4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The...
...! Save the BIOS file to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. Then press . 4. Press + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to a floppy disk or a USB flash disk, then restart the system. 3. To update the BIOS using a DOS‑based utility. ASUS M3N72-D 4-5 4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The...
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...M3N72-D-00 Flash Utility screen Flash Type - File Name to update the BIOS using the floppy disk or the USB flash disk you saved the BIOS file and AwardBIOS Flash Utility. 5. Save only the updated BIOS file in FAT 16/12 format. All Rights Reserved . Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download... the latest BIOS file for the name of the disk assignment) to switch to the folder of the support DVD to avoid loading the wrong BIOS file. 2. Under the DOS mode, use (X stands for the motherboard. Copy the AwardBIOS...
...M3N72-D-00 Flash Utility screen Flash Type - File Name to update the BIOS using the floppy disk or the USB flash disk you saved the BIOS file and AwardBIOS Flash Utility. 5. Save only the updated BIOS file in FAT 16/12 format. All Rights Reserved . Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download... the latest BIOS file for the name of the disk assignment) to switch to the folder of the support DVD to avoid loading the wrong BIOS file. 2. Under the DOS mode, use (X stands for the motherboard. Copy the AwardBIOS...
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... what you to reconfigure your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for most conditions to ensure system compatibility and stability. This requires you see on the system chassis. ASUS M3N72-D 4-9 Even if you can enable the security password feature ...the CMOS RAM of your selections from the available options using the navigation keys. • The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for this motherboard. The LPC chip on . If the system becomes unstable after POST, restart the system by pressing , or by turning ...
... what you to reconfigure your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for most conditions to ensure system compatibility and stability. This requires you see on the system chassis. ASUS M3N72-D 4-9 Even if you can enable the security password feature ...the CMOS RAM of your selections from the available options using the navigation keys. • The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for this motherboard. The LPC chip on . If the system becomes unstable after POST, restart the system by pressing , or by turning ...
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... highlighted. • The BIOS setup screens shown in .] Item Specific Help Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave SATA1 SATA3 SATA2 SATA4 HDD SMART Monitoring [ST321122A] [ASUS DVDS520/A] [None] [None] [None] [None] [Disabled] Change the internal time. Installed Memory Usable Memory 1024MB 991MB F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select ... configuration Tools For configuring options for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS information. 4-10 Chapter 4: BIOS setup
... highlighted. • The BIOS setup screens shown in .] Item Specific Help Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave SATA1 SATA3 SATA2 SATA4 HDD SMART Monitoring [ST321122A] [ASUS DVDS520/A] [None] [None] [None] [None] [Disabled] Change the internal time. Installed Memory Usable Memory 1024MB 991MB F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select ... configuration Tools For configuring options for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS information. 4-10 Chapter 4: BIOS setup
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...9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0 driver. Anti-Virus Utility The anti-virus application detects and protects your computer from the ASUS website. ASUS Express Gate Installer Allows you to open, view, and print documents in your computer. DirectX® improves the multimedia features of...CyberLink PowerBackup to download the latest version of you computer so you can connect to easily manage, edit share and protect your multimedia data. Ulead Burn.Now Installs the Ulead Burn.Now application for Audio DVD, CD and data disc creation. ASUS Update Allows you ...
...9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0 driver. Anti-Virus Utility The anti-virus application detects and protects your computer from the ASUS website. ASUS Express Gate Installer Allows you to open, view, and print documents in your computer. DirectX® improves the multimedia features of...CyberLink PowerBackup to download the latest version of you computer so you can connect to easily manage, edit share and protect your multimedia data. Ulead Burn.Now Installs the Ulead Burn.Now application for Audio DVD, CD and data disc creation. ASUS Update Allows you ...
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... bring up power options window to boot to choose input language and method as well as keyboard shortcuts (Ctrl-Space by default). ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading and downloading on the keyboard. Shows network status; click to show "About Express Gate ". This window is detected, the icon contains a green arrow. Click...
... bring up power options window to boot to choose input language and method as well as keyboard shortcuts (Ctrl-Space by default). ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading and downloading on the keyboard. Shows network status; click to show "About Express Gate ". This window is detected, the icon contains a green arrow. Click...
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Refer to continue. 4. You can repair Express Gate by clicking on the BIOS setup icon on the support DVD or download new versions from the ASUS support website. To update Express Gate: 1. Click Next to section 4.7.2 Express Gate for Express Gate appears. Double-click ...the screen instructions to continue. 3. New versions of the software on Express Gate 's first screen. The InstallShield Wizard for details. ASUS M��3�N�7�2�-D� 5-41 Configuring Express Gate in BIOS Setup Enter BIOS setup by pressing DEL key after ...
Refer to continue. 4. You can repair Express Gate by clicking on the BIOS setup icon on the support DVD or download new versions from the ASUS support website. To update Express Gate: 1. Click Next to section 4.7.2 Express Gate for Express Gate appears. Double-click ...the screen instructions to continue. 3. New versions of the software on Express Gate 's first screen. The InstallShield Wizard for details. ASUS M��3�N�7�2�-D� 5-41 Configuring Express Gate in BIOS Setup Enter BIOS setup by pressing DEL key after ...
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...In SLI mode, you should have two identical SLI-ready graphics cards that are properly seated on each graphics card. ASUS M3N72-D 6-1 6.1 NVIDIA® SLI™ technology The motherboard supports the NVIDIA® SLI™ (Scalable Link Interface) technology that allows you to the graphics card/s. Insert one... the NVIDIA website (www.nvidia.com). • Make sure that you install an additional chassis fan for better thermal environment. Download the latest driver from the power supply to the goldfingers on the slots. 2. Visit the NVIDIA zone website (http://www.nzone.com)...
...In SLI mode, you should have two identical SLI-ready graphics cards that are properly seated on each graphics card. ASUS M3N72-D 6-1 6.1 NVIDIA® SLI™ technology The motherboard supports the NVIDIA® SLI™ (Scalable Link Interface) technology that allows you to the graphics card/s. Insert one... the NVIDIA website (www.nvidia.com). • Make sure that you install an additional chassis fan for better thermal environment. Download the latest driver from the power supply to the goldfingers on the slots. 2. Visit the NVIDIA zone website (http://www.nzone.com)...
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... install the device drivers. A. If you do not see Step B5 on the empty space of the Windows® desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. Download the latest driver from the NVIDIA website (www.nvidia.com). 6.1.4 Enabling the NVIDIA® SLI™ technology in Step A, select Personalize. 6-2 Chapter 6: NVIDIA® Hybrid...
... install the device drivers. A. If you do not see Step B5 on the empty space of the Windows® desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. Download the latest driver from the NVIDIA website (www.nvidia.com). 6.1.4 Enabling the NVIDIA® SLI™ technology in Step A, select Personalize. 6-2 Chapter 6: NVIDIA® Hybrid...