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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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...support: HDMI/DVI & D-Sub - M3N72-D specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory VGA Expansion slots Storage LAN High Definition audio AMD® Socket AM2/AM2+ for Phenom™ FX / Phenom™ / Athlon™ / Sempron™ processors AMD Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology AMD Live!™ Ready Supports CPU... TDP up to 1920 x 1200 - resolution up to 140W NVIDIA® nForce 750a SLI Up to 5200 MT/s; resolution up to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists)....
...support: HDMI/DVI & D-Sub - M3N72-D specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory VGA Expansion slots Storage LAN High Definition audio AMD® Socket AM2/AM2+ for Phenom™ FX / Phenom™ / Athlon™ / Sempron™ processors AMD Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology AMD Live!™ Ready Supports CPU... TDP up to 1920 x 1200 - resolution up to 140W NVIDIA® nForce 750a SLI Up to 5200 MT/s; resolution up to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists)....
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... to 1066MHz - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) xii ASUS AI Nap - ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS Crystal Sound: - vDIMM: 8-step DRAM voltage control - Further free features upgradable * File downloading and uploading through USB devices only. M3N72-D specifications summary IEEE 1394 USB ASUS unique features Other features ASUS exclusive overclocking features LSI® FW322 controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a...
... to 1066MHz - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) xii ASUS AI Nap - ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS Crystal Sound: - vDIMM: 8-step DRAM voltage control - Further free features upgradable * File downloading and uploading through USB devices only. M3N72-D specifications summary IEEE 1394 USB ASUS unique features Other features ASUS exclusive overclocking features LSI® FW322 controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a...
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...M3N72-D specifications summary Rear panel I/O ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x S/PDIF Out (Coaxial) 1 x HDMI Out 1 x IEEE 1394a port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 8-channel audio I/O Internal I/O connectors 3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x COM connector 1 x VGA connector 1 x IDE connector 6 x SATA connectors 1 x CPU..., Award BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0, ASUS EZ Flash 2 Support DVD contents Drivers Express Gate ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update Anti-virus Utility (OEM version) Form factor ATX form factor: 12...
...M3N72-D specifications summary Rear panel I/O ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x S/PDIF Out (Coaxial) 1 x HDMI Out 1 x IEEE 1394a port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 8-channel audio I/O Internal I/O connectors 3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x COM connector 1 x VGA connector 1 x IDE connector 6 x SATA connectors 1 x CPU..., Award BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0, ASUS EZ Flash 2 Support DVD contents Drivers Express Gate ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update Anti-virus Utility (OEM version) Form factor ATX form factor: 12...
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... system performance and overclocking capabilities. AMD® Socket AM2+ Phenom™ 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 European Union's Restriction on.... It features 2000/1600 MT/s HyperTransport™-based system bus, dual-channel un-buffered DDR2 800 memory support, and AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology. It is optimized with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). See page 2‑11 for details.
... system performance and overclocking capabilities. AMD® Socket AM2+ Phenom™ 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 European Union's Restriction on.... It features 2000/1600 MT/s HyperTransport™-based system bus, dual-channel un-buffered DDR2 800 memory support, and AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology. It is optimized with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). See page 2‑11 for details.
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... 5-34 for details . • The bootup speed depends on system configurations. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on the headphones while playing multi-channel network games. AI Gear 2 AI Gear 2 allows you are temporarily away. To wake the system and return to adjust CPU frequency and vCore voltage, minimizing system noise and saving...
... 5-34 for details . • The bootup speed depends on system configurations. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on the headphones while playing multi-channel network games. AI Gear 2 AI Gear 2 allows you are temporarily away. To wake the system and return to adjust CPU frequency and vCore voltage, minimizing system noise and saving...
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... Support DVD This feature provides a checklist that are already installed, as well as those that allows the user to overclocking, C.P.R. AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you can easily monitor the critical components of the computer. When the system hangs due to know which drivers are not. ASUS ...MyLogo 2™ This feature allows you to fine tune the CPU/memory voltage and gradually increase the memory, Front Side Bus (FSB) and PCI Express frequency at 1MHz ...
... Support DVD This feature provides a checklist that are already installed, as well as those that allows the user to overclocking, C.P.R. AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you can easily monitor the critical components of the computer. When the system hangs due to know which drivers are not. ASUS ...MyLogo 2™ This feature allows you to fine tune the CPU/memory voltage and gradually increase the memory, Front Side Bus (FSB) and PCI Express frequency at 1MHz ...
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...NT5TU128M8CE-AC 5 NANYA 2GB OCZ Heat-Sink Package 5-4- M3N78 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800MHz capability for AM2+ CPU (cont.) Size Vendor Chip No. N/A 4-15 512MB Patriot PM64M8D2BU-25EC N/A N/A 1GB Patriot PM64M8D2BU-25PAC 5 Patriot 2GB Patriot ...-GE N/A Asint 2GB Asint DDRII1208-GE N/A Asint SS/ DS Part No. SS KLDC28F-A8KI5 DS KLDD48F-ABKI5 SS KVR800D2N5/512 SS KHX6400D2LLK2/1GN DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* • • • • • • • • • • DS KHX6400D2LL/1G ...
...NT5TU128M8CE-AC 5 NANYA 2GB OCZ Heat-Sink Package 5-4- M3N78 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800MHz capability for AM2+ CPU (cont.) Size Vendor Chip No. N/A 4-15 512MB Patriot PM64M8D2BU-25EC N/A N/A 1GB Patriot PM64M8D2BU-25PAC 5 Patriot 2GB Patriot ...-GE N/A Asint 2GB Asint DDRII1208-GE N/A Asint SS/ DS Part No. SS KLDC28F-A8KI5 DS KLDD48F-ABKI5 SS KVR800D2N5/512 SS KHX6400D2LLK2/1GN DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* • • • • • • • • • • DS KHX6400D2LL/1G ...
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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 1GB 2GB 2GB 512MB 1GB ... 2GB Vendor Chip No. 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* • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ...
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 1GB 2GB 2GB 512MB 1GB ... 2GB Vendor Chip No. 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* • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ...
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DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* KINGSTON SS KVR667D2N5/512 • • • N/A SS KVR667D2N5/256 • MICRON SS KVR667D2N5/256 • • KINGSTON DS KVR667D2N5/1G • • •... 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. 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 512MB 1GB...
DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* KINGSTON SS KVR667D2N5/512 • • • N/A SS KVR667D2N5/256 • MICRON SS KVR667D2N5/256 • • KINGSTON DS KVR667D2N5/1G • • •... 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. 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 512MB 1GB...
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... Side Speaker Out 10. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. HDMI Out port. Using the CPU/Memory of the CPU/Memory, DVD player, and drivers will upgrade the playback quality. Before enabling the HybridPower™...motherboard comes with the higher-version DVD player and drivers will affect the playback quality. ASUS M3N72-D 2-27 USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for ...HDMI ports. • With the bundled HDMI-to-DVI conversion adapter, this motherboard can also support DVI output. • Playback of HD DVD and Blu-Ray Discs The speed and bandwidth...
... Side Speaker Out 10. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. HDMI Out port. Using the CPU/Memory of the CPU/Memory, DVD player, and drivers will upgrade the playback quality. Before enabling the HybridPower™...motherboard comes with the higher-version DVD player and drivers will affect the playback quality. ASUS M3N72-D 2-27 USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for ...HDMI ports. • With the bundled HDMI-to-DVI conversion adapter, this motherboard can also support DVI output. • Playback of HD DVD and Blu-Ray Discs The speed and bandwidth...
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CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1, 3-pin PWR_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA~2000 mA (24 W max.) or a total of the connector. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components.... 2: Hardware information These are not jumpers! 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 you install two graphics cards, we recommend that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of 1 A~7 A (84...
CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1, 3-pin PWR_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA~2000 mA (24 W max.) or a total of the connector. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components.... 2: Hardware information These are not jumpers! 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 you install two graphics cards, we recommend that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of 1 A~7 A (84...
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... 2.0-compliant (500W) PSU has been tested to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator. aspx?SLanguage=en-us for your system, refer to support the motherboard power requirements with the following configuration: CPU: AMD FX-62 Memory 1024 MB DDR2-800 (x4) Graphics card: PCI Express x16 NVIDIA...
... 2.0-compliant (500W) PSU has been tested to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator. aspx?SLanguage=en-us for your system, refer to support the motherboard power requirements with the following configuration: CPU: AMD FX-62 Memory 1024 MB DDR2-800 (x4) Graphics card: PCI Express x16 NVIDIA...
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... platform to run multiple operating systems separately and simultaneously, enabling one system to enable or disable memory hole remapping support. Technology. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disable]. ASUS M3N72-D 4-21 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] AMD Cool'n'Quiet Function [Disabled] Enables or disables the AMD Cool...options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.4.4 Chipset Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Chipset Select Menu Hybrid Support Disable iGPU Frame Buffer Control [Auto] x Frame Buffer Size 128M Onboard GPU [Auto] K8NB HT Speed [Auto] K8NB HT...
... platform to run multiple operating systems separately and simultaneously, enabling one system to enable or disable memory hole remapping support. Technology. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disable]. ASUS M3N72-D 4-21 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] AMD Cool'n'Quiet Function [Disabled] Enables or disables the AMD Cool...options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.4.4 Chipset Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Chipset Select Menu Hybrid Support Disable iGPU Frame Buffer Control [Auto] x Frame Buffer Size 128M Onboard GPU [Auto] K8NB HT Speed [Auto] K8NB HT...
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ASUS M3N72-D 5-3 5.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS Express Gate Installer Click to display the next page Click to return to the previous page ASUS InstAll - Installation ...Wizard for Utilities Installs all of any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer in healthy operating condition. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU...
ASUS M3N72-D 5-3 5.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS Express Gate Installer Click to display the next page Click to return to the previous page ASUS InstAll - Installation ...Wizard for Utilities Installs all of any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer in healthy operating condition. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU...
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...OK to Classic View. 3. Click the Power button. From the Power schemes combo list box, select Minimal Power Management. 6. ASUS M3N72-D 5-11 Save your Power Option Properties depending on the system and enter BIOS by pressing the key during the Power On Self... box appears. 5. 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 task the CPU performs. Enabling Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology To enable Cool 'n' Quiet...
...OK to Classic View. 3. Click the Power button. From the Power schemes combo list box, select Minimal Power Management. 6. ASUS M3N72-D 5-11 Save your Power Option Properties depending on the system and enter BIOS by pressing the key during the Power On Self... box appears. 5. 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 task the CPU performs. Enabling Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology To enable Cool 'n' Quiet...
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...following dialogue box appears. 5. Select Control Panel. 2. 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. • ...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. Click "Change power settings...". From the Preferred plans, select Power saver...
...following dialogue box appears. 5. Select Control Panel. 2. 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. • ...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. Click "Change power settings...". From the Preferred plans, select Power saver...
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... displays the current CPU Frequency and CPU Voltage. Launching the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ software The motherboard support CD/DVD includes the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ software that enables you are using Windows® XP, click the Start button. Select Programs > ASUS > Cool & Quiet > Cool & Quiet. 2. Select All Programs > ASUS > Cool & Quiet > Cool & Quiet. 3. ASUS M3N72-D 5-13 Make sure...
... displays the current CPU Frequency and CPU Voltage. Launching the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ software The motherboard support CD/DVD includes the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ software that enables you are using Windows® XP, click the Start button. Select Programs > ASUS > Cool & Quiet > Cool & Quiet. 2. Select All Programs > ASUS > Cool & Quiet > Cool & Quiet. 3. ASUS M3N72-D 5-13 Make sure...
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...xx.xx. 5.3.4 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is software-based, you can start installation. 2. The PC Probe II main window appears. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. Place the support DVD to complete installation. Because PC Probe II is a utility that supports this utility, ...drive. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. Refer to page 1-9 for the OS that monitors the computer's vital components, and detects and alerts you to locate the setup.exe file from the ASUS PC Probe II folder. Launching PC Probe ...
...xx.xx. 5.3.4 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is software-based, you can start installation. 2. The PC Probe II main window appears. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. Place the support DVD to complete installation. Because PC Probe II is a utility that supports this utility, ...drive. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. Refer to page 1-9 for the OS that monitors the computer's vital components, and detects and alerts you to locate the setup.exe file from the ASUS PC Probe II folder. Launching PC Probe ...
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When you want to decrease value 5-24 Chapter 5: Software support Click to increase value Click to detach a monitor panel from the group, click the horseshoe magnet icon. Large display Small display Changing the monitor panels ... OK when finished. 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. Adjusting the sensor threshold value You can now move together using the Config window. You cannot adjust the sensor threshold values in...
When you want to decrease value 5-24 Chapter 5: Software support Click to increase value Click to detach a monitor panel from the group, click the horseshoe magnet icon. Large display Small display Changing the monitor panels ... OK when finished. 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. Adjusting the sensor threshold value You can now move together using the Config window. You cannot adjust the sensor threshold values in...