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... 4.5.3 APM Configuration 4-27 4.5.4 Hardware Monitor 4-29 4.6 Boot menu 4-31 4.6.1 Boot Device Priority 4-31 4.6.2 Removable Drives 4-31 4.6.3 Boot Settings Configuration 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...
... 4.5.3 APM Configuration 4-27 4.5.4 Hardware Monitor 4-29 4.6 Boot menu 4-31 4.6.1 Boot Device Priority 4-31 4.6.2 Removable Drives 4-31 4.6.3 Boot Settings Configuration 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...
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...; Technology 5-11 5.3.3 Audio configurations 5-14 5.3.4 ASUS PC Probe II 5-22 5.3.5 ASUS AI Suite 5-28 5.3.6 ASUS AI Gear 2 5-30 5.3.7 ASUS AI Nap 5-31 5.3.8 ASUS Q-Fan 2 5-32 5.3.9 ASUS AI Booster 5-33 5.3.10 ASUS Express Gate 5-34 5.4 RAID configurations 5-42 5.4.1 RAID definitions 5-42 5.4.2 NVIDIA® RAID configurations 5-43 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-50 5.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS.... 5-50...
...; Technology 5-11 5.3.3 Audio configurations 5-14 5.3.4 ASUS PC Probe II 5-22 5.3.5 ASUS AI Suite 5-28 5.3.6 ASUS AI Gear 2 5-30 5.3.7 ASUS AI Nap 5-31 5.3.8 ASUS Q-Fan 2 5-32 5.3.9 ASUS AI Booster 5-33 5.3.10 ASUS Express Gate 5-34 5.4 RAID configurations 5-42 5.4.1 RAID definitions 5-42 5.4.2 NVIDIA® RAID configurations 5-43 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-50 5.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS.... 5-50...
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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 ... 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 contents Drivers Express Gate ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update Anti-virus Utility (OEM version) Form factor ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are...
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 ... 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 contents Drivers Express Gate ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update Anti-virus Utility (OEM version) Form factor ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are...
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..., and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. feature of the computer. eliminates the need to know which drivers are already installed, as well as those that are not. Smart Support DVD This feature provides a checklist that allows the user...C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. When the system hangs due 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 to overclocking, C.P.R. See page 4-33 and 5-9 for a more colorful and vivid...
..., and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. feature of the computer. eliminates the need to know which drivers are already installed, as well as those that are not. Smart Support DVD This feature provides a checklist that allows the user...C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. When the system hangs due 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 to overclocking, C.P.R. See page 4-33 and 5-9 for a more colorful and vivid...
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... the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Install the software drivers for information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an ...the necessary hardware settings for later use . Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. ASUS M3N72-D 2-21 otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable.
... the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Install the software drivers for information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an ...the necessary hardware settings for later use . Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. ASUS M3N72-D 2-21 otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable.
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...;�O�u��t�p�o�r�t�. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. ASUS M3N72-D 2-27 HDMI Out port. Using the CPU/Memory of the CPU/Memory, DVD player, and drivers will upgrade the playback quality. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These 4-pin Universal Serial...are available for a high-definition multimedia interface (HDMI) connector. • This motherboard comes with the higher-version DVD player and drivers will affect the playback quality. Rear Speaker Out - 6-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Ou...
...;�O�u��t�p�o�r�t�. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. ASUS M3N72-D 2-27 HDMI Out port. Using the CPU/Memory of the CPU/Memory, DVD player, and drivers will upgrade the playback quality. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These 4-pin Universal Serial...are available for a high-definition multimedia interface (HDMI) connector. • This motherboard comes with the higher-version DVD player and drivers will affect the playback quality. Rear Speaker Out - 6-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Ou...
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... not filling the entire display area while using an HDTV compliance resolution such as 480i, 720i, or 1080i. 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information Install NVIDIA Chipset Driver Program from the motherboard support DVD. 2. To resize your HDTV desktop: 1.
... not filling the entire display area while using an HDTV compliance resolution such as 480i, 720i, or 1080i. 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information Install NVIDIA Chipset Driver Program from the motherboard support DVD. 2. To resize your HDTV desktop: 1.
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... using these connectors, set the SATA Operation Mode item in the BIOS to [RAID]. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to install the AHCI driver or RAID driver in the motherboard support DVD. • SATA 5-6 connectors support AHCI mode and RAID mode only. Or you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5, or... the SATA connectors, you may connect the right-angle side of SATA signal cable to avoid mechanical conflict with huge graphics cards. right angle side ASUS M3N72-D 2-31
... using these connectors, set the SATA Operation Mode item in the BIOS to [RAID]. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to install the AHCI driver or RAID driver in the motherboard support DVD. • SATA 5-6 connectors support AHCI mode and RAID mode only. Or you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5, or... the SATA connectors, you may connect the right-angle side of SATA signal cable to avoid mechanical conflict with huge graphics cards. right angle side ASUS M3N72-D 2-31
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... disk or USB flash disk in case you to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The Drivers menu appears. 2. The ASUS Update utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. This utility is available in the support ... disk or a USB flash disk.) Refer to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. ASUS M3N72-D 4-1 ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in the future. The ASUS Update utility allows you to : • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from ...
... disk or USB flash disk in case you to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The Drivers menu appears. 2. The ASUS Update utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. This utility is available in the support ... disk or a USB flash disk.) Refer to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. ASUS M3N72-D 4-1 ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in the future. The ASUS Update utility allows you to : • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from ...
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...8226; If you to [RAID]. • SATA 5-6 connectors support AHCI mode and RAID mode only. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] ASUS M3N72-D 4-25 MCP Storage Config Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility MCP Storage Config SATA Operation Mode [IDE] Select Menu Item Specific Help SATA... 5-6 connectors. Onboard 1394 [Enabled] Allows you to select the onboard Serial ATA type. Make sure to install the AHCI driver or RAID driver in the bundled support DVD before connecting devices to enable or disable the onboard 1394 device support. Otherwise, the devices will ...
...8226; If you to [RAID]. • SATA 5-6 connectors support AHCI mode and RAID mode only. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] ASUS M3N72-D 4-25 MCP Storage Config Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility MCP Storage Config SATA Operation Mode [IDE] Select Menu Item Specific Help SATA... 5-6 connectors. Onboard 1394 [Enabled] Allows you to select the onboard Serial ATA type. Make sure to install the AHCI driver or RAID driver in the bundled support DVD before connecting devices to enable or disable the onboard 1394 device support. Otherwise, the devices will ...
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Chapter summary 5 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support DVD information 5-1 5.3 Software information 5-9 5.4 RAID configurations 5-42 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-50 ASUS M3N72-D
Chapter summary 5 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support DVD information 5-1 5.3 Software information 5-9 5.4 RAID configurations 5-42 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-50 ASUS M3N72-D
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...of your computer. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to the optical drive. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only. ASUS M3N72-D 5-1 Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features ...of the support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice. Use the setup procedures presented in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers...
...of your computer. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to the optical drive. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only. ASUS M3N72-D 5-1 Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features ...of the support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice. Use the setup procedures presented in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers...
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... Audio Driver Installs the Realtek® ALC1200 audio driver and application. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Driver Installs the AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ technology driver. NVIDIA Chipset Driver Program Installs the NVIDIA® chipset drivers for Drivers Installs all of the drivers through the installation wizard. 5.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. ASUS...
... Audio Driver Installs the Realtek® ALC1200 audio driver and application. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Driver Installs the AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ technology driver. NVIDIA Chipset Driver Program Installs the NVIDIA® chipset drivers for Drivers Installs all of the drivers through the installation wizard. 5.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. ASUS...
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...Installs CyberLink PowerBackup to back up and restore your anti-virus utility version. ASUS Update Allows you to Install or update ASUS Express Gate functions. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0 driver. The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0 is a multimedia technology that you have... an Internet connection so you can connect to the ASUS website. Winzip 11 Installs the Winzip utility for Audio DVD, CD ...
...Installs CyberLink PowerBackup to back up and restore your anti-virus utility version. ASUS Update Allows you to Install or update ASUS Express Gate functions. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0 driver. The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0 is a multimedia technology that you have... an Internet connection so you can connect to the ASUS website. Winzip 11 Installs the Winzip utility for Audio DVD, CD ...
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...174; nForce™ 750a SLI SATA/RAID driver disk. Due to create NVIDIA SATA RAID driver disks for 32/64bit Windows® XP. Find RAID driver in the support DVD/DVD through the path below: Drivers\Chipset\Disk\RAID Find AHCI driver in the support DVD/DVD through the ...DVD or a USB device. NVIDIA 32/64bit XP AHCI Driver (Disk 1/2) Allows you to floppy disc capacity limitation, when creating a RAID configuration under Windows® Vista, please install the AHCI/RAID driver through the path below: Drivers\Chipset\Disk\AHCI ASUS M3N72-D 5-5 5.2.4 Make Disk menu The Make Disk menu ...
...174; nForce™ 750a SLI SATA/RAID driver disk. Due to create NVIDIA SATA RAID driver disks for 32/64bit Windows® XP. Find RAID driver in the support DVD/DVD through the path below: Drivers\Chipset\Disk\RAID Find AHCI driver in the support DVD/DVD through the ...DVD or a USB device. NVIDIA 32/64bit XP AHCI Driver (Disk 1/2) Allows you to floppy disc capacity limitation, when creating a RAID configuration under Windows® Vista, please install the AHCI/RAID driver through the path below: Drivers\Chipset\Disk\AHCI ASUS M3N72-D 5-5 5.2.4 Make Disk menu The Make Disk menu ...
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... Panel. 2. The following dialogue box appears. 5. Close all windows. • Make sure to install the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ driver and application before using this feature. • The AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ technology feature works only with 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 Preferred plans, select Power saver. 6. Click "...
... Panel. 2. The following dialogue box appears. 5. Close all windows. • Make sure to install the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ driver and application before using this feature. • The AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ technology feature works only with 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 Preferred plans, select Power saver. 6. Click "...
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... The Realtek® audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to deliver the ultimate audio experience on the SoundEffect icon to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the support CD/DVD that came with the motherboard package. Realtek HD Audio Manager A. Realtek HD Audio Manager for all audio ports, eliminating cable...
... The Realtek® audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to deliver the ultimate audio experience on the SoundEffect icon to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the support CD/DVD that came with the motherboard package. Realtek HD Audio Manager A. Realtek HD Audio Manager for all audio ports, eliminating cable...
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... options tabs. Information Click the Information button ( ) to show further settings for the analog/digital output/input ports. ASUS M3N72-D 5-15 Connector settings Click the Connector Settings button ( ) to display information about the audio driver version, DirectX version, audio controller, audio codec, and language setting. Exit Click the Exit button or the OK...
... options tabs. Information Click the Information button ( ) to show further settings for the analog/digital output/input ports. ASUS M3N72-D 5-15 Connector settings Click the Connector Settings button ( ) to display information about the audio driver version, DirectX version, audio controller, audio codec, and language setting. Exit Click the Exit button or the OK...
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Exit Click the exit button ( ) to display information about the audio driver version, DirectX version, audio controller, audio codec, and language setting. B. Realtek HD Audio Manager for Windows XP™ Configuration options Control settings window Exit button Minimize button Information button Information Click the information button ( ) to exit the Realtek HD Audio Manager. 5-18 Chapter 5: Software support Minimize Click the minimize button ( ) to minimize the window.
Exit Click the exit button ( ) to display information about the audio driver version, DirectX version, audio controller, audio codec, and language setting. B. Realtek HD Audio Manager for Windows XP™ Configuration options Control settings window Exit button Minimize button Information button Information Click the information button ( ) to exit the Realtek HD Audio Manager. 5-18 Chapter 5: Software support Minimize Click the minimize button ( ) to minimize the window.
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... computer has an enabled Autorun feature. You can launch the PC Probe II right after installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop. 5.3.4 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is a utility that monitors the computer's vital components, and detects and alerts you turn it on the main... window right handle. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer is always at a healthy operating condition. After launching the application, the PC Probe II icon appears in your...
... computer has an enabled Autorun feature. You can launch the PC Probe II right after installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop. 5.3.4 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is a utility that monitors the computer's vital components, and detects and alerts you turn it on the main... window right handle. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer is always at a healthy operating condition. After launching the application, the PC Probe II icon appears in your...