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...18 4.4.2 Ai Net 2 4-20 4.4.3 CPU Configuration 4-20 4.4.4 Chipset 4-21 4.4.5 PCIPnP 4-23 4.4.6 Onboard Device Configuration 4-24 4.4.7 USB Configuration 4-26 4.5 Power menu 4-27 4.5.1 ACPI Suspend Type 4-27 4.5.2 ACPI APIC Support 4-27 4.5.3 APM Configuration 4-27 4.5.4 ... 4-32 4.6.4 Security 4-33 4.7 Tools menu 4-35 4.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 4-35 4.7.2 Express Gate 4-36 4.8 Exit menu 4-37 Chapter 5: Software support 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support DVD information 5-1 5.2.1 Running the support DVD 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu 5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu 5-3 5.2.4...
...18 4.4.2 Ai Net 2 4-20 4.4.3 CPU Configuration 4-20 4.4.4 Chipset 4-21 4.4.5 PCIPnP 4-23 4.4.6 Onboard Device Configuration 4-24 4.4.7 USB Configuration 4-26 4.5 Power menu 4-27 4.5.1 ACPI Suspend Type 4-27 4.5.2 ACPI APIC Support 4-27 4.5.3 APM Configuration 4-27 4.5.4 ... 4-32 4.6.4 Security 4-33 4.7 Tools menu 4-35 4.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 4-35 4.7.2 Express Gate 4-36 4.8 Exit menu 4-37 Chapter 5: Software support 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support DVD information 5-1 5.2.1 Running the support DVD 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu 5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu 5-3 5.2.4...
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...up to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). ** When installing total memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows 32-bit operation system may onlyl recognize less than 3GB is supported by AM2+ CPUs only. Supports D-Sub with max...;u��lt�i-�S�t�r�e�a�m��in�g� - Supports Microsoft® DirectX 10, OpenGL 2.0, Pixel Shader 4.0 - M3N72-D specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory VGA Expansion slots Storage LAN High Definition audio AMD® Socket AM2/...
...up to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). ** When installing total memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows 32-bit operation system may onlyl recognize less than 3GB is supported by AM2+ CPUs only. Supports D-Sub with max...;u��lt�i-�S�t�r�e�a�m��in�g� - Supports Microsoft® DirectX 10, OpenGL 2.0, Pixel Shader 4.0 - M3N72-D specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory VGA Expansion slots Storage LAN High Definition audio AMD® Socket AM2/...
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...: Heat-pipe solution - ASUS AI Gear 2 - AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner) - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the rear panel) ASUS Express Gate: - ASUS 4+1 Phase Power Design - Profile - ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS Crystal Sound: - ASUS AI Booster utility Precision Tweaker: - 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...
...: Heat-pipe solution - ASUS AI Gear 2 - AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner) - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the rear panel) ASUS Express Gate: - ASUS 4+1 Phase Power Design - Profile - ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS Crystal Sound: - ASUS AI Booster utility Precision Tweaker: - 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...
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... 1 x CPU Fan connector 1 x Chassis Fan connector 1 x Power Fan connector 1 x IEEE1394a connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x S/PDIF Out Header 1 x Chassis Intrusion connector 1 x CD audio in 1 x 24-pin ATX Power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector 1 x System Panel (Q-Connector) BIOS features 8 Mb Flash ROM, Award BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0, ASUS EZ Flash 2 Support DVD...
... 1 x CPU Fan connector 1 x Chassis Fan connector 1 x Power Fan connector 1 x IEEE1394a connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x S/PDIF Out Header 1 x Chassis Intrusion connector 1 x CD audio in 1 x 24-pin ATX Power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector 1 x System Panel (Q-Connector) BIOS features 8 Mb Flash ROM, Award BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0, ASUS EZ Flash 2 Support DVD...
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... environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to increase memory computing efficiency, enhancing system performance in line with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). AMD® Socket AM2 Athlon™ Series / Sempron™ CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM2 Athlon™ Series / Sempron™ processors. It provides faster data transfer rate and...
... environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to increase memory computing efficiency, enhancing system performance in line with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). AMD® Socket AM2 Athlon™ Series / Sempron™ CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM2 Athlon™ Series / Sempron™ processors. It provides faster data transfer rate and...
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...31 for details . • The bootup speed depends on system configurations. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on your needs. The onboard 8-channel HD audio (High Definition Audio, previously ...and wherever you to choose from profiles to adjust CPU frequency and vCore voltage, minimizing system noise and saving CPU power consumption at minimum power and noise when you...Out jack. See page 5-30 for details. S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to boot up, ASUS Express Gate allows you are temporarily away. You can continue running at most...
...31 for details . • The bootup speed depends on system configurations. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on your needs. The onboard 8-channel HD audio (High Definition Audio, previously ...and wherever you to choose from profiles to adjust CPU frequency and vCore voltage, minimizing system noise and saving CPU power consumption at minimum power and noise when you...Out jack. See page 5-30 for details. S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to boot up, ASUS Express Gate allows you are temporarily away. You can continue running at most...
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...shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. ASUS MyLogo 2™ This feature allows you can easily monitor the critical components of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in Windows ...installed, as well as those that allows the user to overclock the CPU speed in case the system hangs due to achieve maximum system performance. Smart Support DVD This feature provides a checklist that are not. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. See page 5-33 for each parameter. 1-6 ...
...shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. ASUS MyLogo 2™ This feature allows you can easily monitor the critical components of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in Windows ...installed, as well as those that allows the user to overclock the CPU speed in case the system hangs due to achieve maximum system performance. Smart Support DVD This feature provides a checklist that are not. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. See page 5-33 for each parameter. 1-6 ...
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SS KLDC28F-A8KI5 DS KLDD48F-ABKI5 SS KVR800D2N5/512 SS KHX6400D2LLK2/1GN DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* • • • • • • • • • • DS KHX6400D2LL/1G • • ... • • • DS SLZ2128M8-JGE • • • 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information M3N78 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800MHz capability for AM2+ CPU (cont.) Size Vendor Chip No. N/A 4-12 1GB KINGSTON V59C1512804QBF25 N/A N/A 2GB KINGSTON E1108ACBG-8E-E N/A ELPIDA 512MB NANYA ...
SS KLDC28F-A8KI5 DS KLDD48F-ABKI5 SS KVR800D2N5/512 SS KHX6400D2LLK2/1GN DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* • • • • • • • • • • DS KHX6400D2LL/1G • • ... • • • DS SLZ2128M8-JGE • • • 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information M3N78 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800MHz capability for AM2+ CPU (cont.) Size Vendor Chip No. N/A 4-12 1GB KINGSTON V59C1512804QBF25 N/A N/A 2GB KINGSTON E1108ACBG-8E-E N/A ELPIDA 512MB NANYA ...
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KVR667D2N5/2G KVR667D2N5/2G NT 512T64U88B0BY-3C NT2GT64U8HB0JY-3C AL7E8E63J-6E1 HYS64T256020EU3S-C2 M378T2953EZ3-CE6 M378T5263AZ3-CE6 T6UA 512C5 DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •...NANYA DS PSC DS QIMONDA DS SAMSUNG DS SAMSUNG DS N/A SS Part No. M3N78 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capability for AM2+ CPU (cont.) Size 2GB 2GB 512MB 2GB 1GB 2GB 1GB 4GB 512MB 1GB 1GB 2GB 512MB 512MB...
KVR667D2N5/2G KVR667D2N5/2G NT 512T64U88B0BY-3C NT2GT64U8HB0JY-3C AL7E8E63J-6E1 HYS64T256020EU3S-C2 M378T2953EZ3-CE6 M378T5263AZ3-CE6 T6UA 512C5 DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •...NANYA DS PSC DS QIMONDA DS SAMSUNG DS SAMSUNG DS N/A SS Part No. M3N78 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capability for AM2+ CPU (cont.) Size 2GB 2GB 512MB 2GB 1GB 2GB 1GB 4GB 512MB 1GB 1GB 2GB 512MB 512MB...
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M3N72-D Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capability for AM2 CPU Size 512MB 256MB 256MB 1GB 2GB 1GB 512MB 1GB 512MB 256MB 1GB 256MB 1GB 256MB 512MB 1GB 256MB ...29DX 5 KKEA88B4LAUG-29DX 5 Heat-Sink Package 5 Heat-Sink Package 5 NT5TU128M8BJ-3C 5 NT5TU64M8BE-3C 5 A3R12E3GEF637BLC5N 5 A3R12E3GEF637BLC5N 5 TMM6208G8M30C 5 Chip Brand SS/ DS Part No. DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* KINGSTON SS KVR667D2N5/512 • • • N/A SS KVR667D2N5/256 • MICRON SS KVR667D2N5/256 • • KINGSTON DS KVR667D2N5/1G ...
M3N72-D Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capability for AM2 CPU Size 512MB 256MB 256MB 1GB 2GB 1GB 512MB 1GB 512MB 256MB 1GB 256MB 1GB 256MB 512MB 1GB 256MB ...29DX 5 KKEA88B4LAUG-29DX 5 Heat-Sink Package 5 Heat-Sink Package 5 NT5TU128M8BJ-3C 5 NT5TU64M8BE-3C 5 A3R12E3GEF637BLC5N 5 A3R12E3GEF637BLC5N 5 TMM6208G8M30C 5 Chip Brand SS/ DS Part No. DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* KINGSTON SS KVR667D2N5/512 • • • N/A SS KVR667D2N5/256 • MICRON SS KVR667D2N5/256 • • KINGSTON DS KVR667D2N5/1G ...
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...version DVD player and drivers will affect the playback quality. Following is for your display to -DVI conversion adapter, this motherboard can also support DVI output. • Playback of HD DVD and Blu-Ray Discs The speed and bandwidth of higher speed and bandwidth... for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 12. ASUS M3N72-D 2-27 This port connects an external audio output device via a coaxial S/PDIF cable. 14. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. Using the CPU/Memory of the CPU/Memory, DVD player, and drivers will upgrade the playback quality. CPU: AMD Athlon64 ADH3200IAA4DE/512KB (single core)...
...version DVD player and drivers will affect the playback quality. Following is for your display to -DVI conversion adapter, this motherboard can also support DVI output. • Playback of HD DVD and Blu-Ray Discs The speed and bandwidth of higher speed and bandwidth... for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 12. ASUS M3N72-D 2-27 This port connects an external audio output device via a coaxial S/PDIF cable. 14. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. Using the CPU/Memory of the CPU/Memory, DVD player, and drivers will upgrade the playback quality. CPU: AMD Athlon64 ADH3200IAA4DE/512KB (single core)...
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...the motherboard, making sure that you install two graphics cards, we recommend that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of 1 A~7 A (84 W max.) at +12V. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1, 3-pin PWR_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling...to connect the fan cables to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1 for better thermal environment. 2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware information Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • Only the CPU_FAN and CHA_FAN 1 connectors support the ASUS Q-FAN 2 feature. • If ...
...the motherboard, making sure that you install two graphics cards, we recommend that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of 1 A~7 A (84 W max.) at +12V. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1, 3-pin PWR_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling...to connect the fan cables to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1 for better thermal environment. 2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware information Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • Only the CPU_FAN and CHA_FAN 1 connectors support the ASUS Q-FAN 2 feature. • If ...
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...8226; Use of 600 W. • Do not forget to support the motherboard power requirements with more power-consuming devices. Find the proper orientation...ATX +12 V power plug; The power supply plugs are for ATX power supply plugs. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is recommended when configuring a system with the following configuration: CPU...only one orientation. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.
...8226; Use of 600 W. • Do not forget to support the motherboard power requirements with more power-consuming devices. Find the proper orientation...ATX +12 V power plug; The power supply plugs are for ATX power supply plugs. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is recommended when configuring a system with the following configuration: CPU...only one orientation. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.
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ASUS M3N72-D 4-21 Configuration options: [Auto] [MaxMemClk] [Manual] Memory Clock Frequency [Auto] This item becomes user-configurable when you set the Timing Mode item to [MaxMemClk] or [... Frame Buffer Control [Auto] x Frame Buffer Size 128M Onboard GPU [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 [Disable] Allows you install a Hybrid SLIsupport graphics card. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disable].
ASUS M3N72-D 4-21 Configuration options: [Auto] [MaxMemClk] [Manual] Memory Clock Frequency [Auto] This item becomes user-configurable when you set the Timing Mode item to [MaxMemClk] or [... Frame Buffer Control [Auto] x Frame Buffer Size 128M Onboard GPU [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 [Disable] Allows you install a Hybrid SLIsupport graphics card. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disable].
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... next page Click to return to the previous page ASUS InstAll - ASUS M3N72-D 5-3 ASUS AI Suite Installs the ASUS AI Suite. Installation Wizard for Utilities Installs all of any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer in healthy operating condition. 5.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports.
... next page Click to return to the previous page ASUS InstAll - ASUS M3N72-D 5-3 ASUS AI Suite Installs the ASUS AI Suite. Installation Wizard for Utilities Installs all of any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer in healthy operating condition. 5.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports.
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...Screen Saver tab. 4. The following dialogue box appears. 5. ASUS M3N72-D 5-11 Save your operating system. Select Settings > Control Panel. 2. Make sure the Control Panel is set it to [Enabled]. Go to Advanced > CPU Configuration > AMD Cool 'n'Quiet Function and set to effect ...Click OK to Classic View. 3. Click the Power button. 5.3.2 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 system and enter BIOS by pressing the key ...
...Screen Saver tab. 4. The following dialogue box appears. 5. ASUS M3N72-D 5-11 Save your operating system. Select Settings > Control Panel. 2. Make sure the Control Panel is set it to [Enabled]. Go to Advanced > CPU Configuration > AMD Cool 'n'Quiet Function and set to effect ...Click OK to Classic View. 3. Click the Power button. 5.3.2 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 system and enter BIOS by pressing the key ...
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...saver. 6. Click "Change power settings...". Windows® Vista 1. Make sure the Control Panel is set to your system loading. 5-12 Chapter 5: Software support Close all windows. • Make sure to install the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ driver and application before using this feature. • The AMD Cool... 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. From the Windows® Vista operating system, click Start.
...saver. 6. Click "Change power settings...". Windows® Vista 1. Make sure the Control Panel is set to your system loading. 5-12 Chapter 5: Software support Close all windows. • Make sure to install the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ driver and application before using this feature. • The AMD Cool... 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. From the Windows® Vista operating system, click Start.
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... the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ software from the motherboard support CD/DVD. ASUS M3N72-D 5-13 Make sure to section 5.2.3 Utilities menu for details. To launch the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ program: 1. If you to view your system's real-time CPU Frequency and voltage. Launching the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ software The motherboard support CD/DVD includes the Cool 'n' Quiet!™...
... the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ software from the motherboard support CD/DVD. ASUS M3N72-D 5-13 Make sure to section 5.2.3 Utilities menu for details. To launch the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ program: 1. If you to view your system's real-time CPU Frequency and voltage. Launching the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ software The motherboard support CD/DVD includes the Cool 'n' Quiet!™...
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... Click to start monitoring your computer the moment you of your system and change the utility configuration. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. Launching PC Probe II You can launch the... to complete installation. With this utility. Place the support DVD to close or restore the Preference section by clicking on the triangle on your computer has an enabled Autorun feature. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II. 3. The PC Probe II main window appears...
... Click to start monitoring your computer the moment you of your system and change the utility configuration. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. Launching PC Probe II You can launch the... to complete installation. With this utility. Place the support DVD to close or restore the Preference section by clicking on the triangle on your computer has an enabled Autorun feature. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II. 3. The PC Probe II main window appears...
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... magnet icon. You can also adjust the threshold values using a magnetic effect. When you want to decrease value 5-24 Chapter 5: Software support You cannot adjust the sensor threshold values in two display modes: hexagonal (large) and rectangular (small). Moving the monitor panels All monitor panels...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. If you check the Enable Monitoring Panel option from the list box. Hardware monitor panels The hardware monitor panels...
... magnet icon. You can also adjust the threshold values using a magnetic effect. When you want to decrease value 5-24 Chapter 5: Software support You cannot adjust the sensor threshold values in two display modes: hexagonal (large) and rectangular (small). Moving the monitor panels All monitor panels...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. If you check the Enable Monitoring Panel option from the list box. Hardware monitor panels The hardware monitor panels...