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... Using the dual function power switch 3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility 4-1 4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-4 4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 4-5 4.1.4 Updating the BIOS 4-6 4.1.5 Saving the current BIOS file 4-8 4.2 BIOS setup... program 4-9 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-10 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-10 4.2.3 Legend bar 4-11 4.2.4 Menu items 4-11 4.2.5 Sub-menu items 4-11 4.2.6 Configuration fields 4-11 4.2.7 Pop-up window...
... Using the dual function power switch 3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility 4-1 4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-4 4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 4-5 4.1.4 Updating the BIOS 4-6 4.1.5 Saving the current BIOS file 4-8 4.2 BIOS setup... program 4-9 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-10 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-10 4.2.3 Legend bar 4-11 4.2.4 Menu items 4-11 4.2.5 Sub-menu items 4-11 4.2.6 Configuration fields 4-11 4.2.7 Pop-up window...
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...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 5.5.2 Creating a RAID/SATA driver disk in Windows...
...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 5.5.2 Creating a RAID/SATA driver disk in Windows...
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...- Supports D-Sub with max. Multi VGA output support: HDMI/DVI & D-Sub - Hybrid SLI Support (For Windows Vista only) - Supports DVI Technology with max. resolution up to 1920 x 1440 @ 75 Hz - Supports Microsoft...65533;�C�/ non-ECC DDR2 1066*/800/667 MHz memory modules - Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for Phenom™ FX / Phenom™ / Athlon™... Quiet™ Technology AMD Live!™ Ready Supports CPU TDP up to 1920 x 1200 - M3N72-D specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory VGA Expansion slots Storage LAN High Definition audio AMD®...
...- Supports D-Sub with max. Multi VGA output support: HDMI/DVI & D-Sub - Hybrid SLI Support (For Windows Vista only) - Supports DVI Technology with max. resolution up to 1920 x 1440 @ 75 Hz - Supports Microsoft...65533;�C�/ non-ECC DDR2 1066*/800/667 MHz memory modules - Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for Phenom™ FX / Phenom™ / Athlon™... Quiet™ Technology AMD Live!™ Ready Supports CPU TDP up to 1920 x 1200 - M3N72-D specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory VGA Expansion slots Storage LAN High Definition audio AMD®...
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It allows digital audio transferring without entering Windows. See page 4-36 and 5-34 for details . • The bootup speed depends on system configurations. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on your PC! You can continue running at most. AI Gear 2 AI Gear 2 ...See page 5-31 for details. See page 2-27 and 2-39 for details. 1.3.2 ASUS unique features ASUS Express Gate Just 5 seconds to boot up, ASUS Express Gate allows you want! ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. AI Nap With ...
It allows digital audio transferring without entering Windows. See page 4-36 and 5-34 for details . • The bootup speed depends on system configurations. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on your PC! You can continue running at most. AI Gear 2 AI Gear 2 ...See page 5-31 for details. See page 2-27 and 2-39 for details. 1.3.2 ASUS unique features ASUS Express Gate Just 5 seconds to boot up, ASUS Express Gate allows you want! ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. AI Nap With ...
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... Support DVD This feature provides a checklist that allows the user to overclocking, C.P.R. eliminates the need to the BIOS default settings in Windows environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default... 4-33 and 5-9 for a more colorful and vivid image on 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 overclock the CPU speed in case the system hangs due to achieve maximum...
... Support DVD This feature provides a checklist that allows the user to overclocking, C.P.R. eliminates the need to the BIOS default settings in Windows environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default... 4-33 and 5-9 for a more colorful and vivid image on 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 overclock the CPU speed in case the system hangs due to achieve maximum...
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...Populated Populated DIMM_B2 (black) - - - The system maps the total size of 4 GB DIMMs on each slot. 64-bit Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition Windows® Vista x64 Edition 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information This limitation appears on the operating systems listed below. Recommended Memory Configurations Mode...with the same CAS latency. You may only recognize less than 3GB is then mapped for other critical functions. Due to 16 GB on Windows® XP/Vista 32-bit operation system which does not support Physical Address Extension (PAE). • If you install four 1 GB...
...Populated Populated DIMM_B2 (black) - - - The system maps the total size of 4 GB DIMMs on each slot. 64-bit Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition Windows® Vista x64 Edition 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information This limitation appears on the operating systems listed below. Recommended Memory Configurations Mode...with the same CAS latency. You may only recognize less than 3GB is then mapped for other critical functions. Due to 16 GB on Windows® XP/Vista 32-bit operation system which does not support Physical Address Extension (PAE). • If you install four 1 GB...
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VGA configuration Single VGA/PCIe card Dual VGA/PCIe card PCI Express operating mode PCIex16_1 PCIex16_2 x16 x8 x8 x8 • Currently, only Windows® Vista operation system supports Hybrid SLI™ mode. • Currently, only NVIDIA® GeForce® 8500 GT and GeForce® 8400 GS graphics cards ...
VGA configuration Single VGA/PCIe card Dual VGA/PCIe card PCI Express operating mode PCIex16_1 PCIex16_2 x16 x8 x8 x8 • Currently, only Windows® Vista operation system supports Hybrid SLI™ mode. • Currently, only NVIDIA® GeForce® 8500 GT and GeForce® 8400 GS graphics cards ...
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... mode and RAID mode only. Connect the right-angle side of SATA signal cable to the manual bundled in the bundled support DVD before using Windows XP® or later version. The Serial ATA RAID feature (RAID 0 and RAID 1) is available only if you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID ... the Windows XP® Service Pack 1 before connecting devices to [IDE] by default. Or you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the SATA Operation Mode item in the BIOS to [RAID]. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to SATA device. right angle side ASUS M3N72-D 2-31...
... mode and RAID mode only. Connect the right-angle side of SATA signal cable to the manual bundled in the bundled support DVD before using Windows XP® or later version. The Serial ATA RAID feature (RAID 0 and RAID 1) is available only if you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID ... the Windows XP® Service Pack 1 before connecting devices to [IDE] by default. Or you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the SATA Operation Mode item in the BIOS to [RAID]. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to SATA device. right angle side ASUS M3N72-D 2-31...
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... down the computer. 3. 3.2 Turning off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down . If you are using Windows® XP: 1. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down function If you are using Windows® Vista™: 1. Click the Start button then select Turn Off Computer. 2. Click the Start button then...
... down the computer. 3. 3.2 Turning off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down . If you are using Windows® XP: 1. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down function If you are using Windows® Vista™: 1. Click the Start button then select Turn Off Computer. 2. Click the Start button then...
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... flash disk.) Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Place the support DVD in Windows® environment.) 2. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file... the motherboard package. ASUS M3N72-D 4-1 The ASUS Update utility allows you need to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the future. The ASUS Update utility is copied to your BIOS The following utilities allow you to restore the BIOS in Windows® environment. 4.1...
... flash disk.) Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Place the support DVD in Windows® environment.) 2. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file... the motherboard package. ASUS M3N72-D 4-1 The ASUS Update utility allows you need to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the future. The ASUS Update utility is copied to your BIOS The following utilities allow you to restore the BIOS in Windows® environment. 4.1...
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Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. Click Next. 4-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Launch the ASUS Update utility from the 3. click Auto Select. Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1.
Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. Click Next. 4-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Launch the ASUS Update utility from the 3. click Auto Select. Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1.
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... utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Locate the BIOS file from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. M3N72-D.bin M3N72-D ASUS M3N72-D 4-3 Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop‑down menu...
... utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Locate the BIOS file from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. M3N72-D.bin M3N72-D ASUS M3N72-D 4-3 Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop‑down menu...
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... Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to create a bootable floppy disk. c. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. b. e. c. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . b. Windows® Vista environment a. 4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. Click Start ...Right-click Floppy Disk Drive then click Format to the floppy disk drive. Click Start. 2. Click File from the Windows® desktop, then select My Computer. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk to the floppy disk drive...
... Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to create a bootable floppy disk. c. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. b. e. c. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . b. Windows® Vista environment a. 4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. Click Start ...Right-click Floppy Disk Drive then click Format to the floppy disk drive. Click Start. 2. Click File from the Windows® desktop, then select My Computer. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk to the floppy disk drive...
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... Exits the BIOS setup or returns to the main menu from a sub‑menu Left or Right arrow Selects the menu item to 4.2.7 Pop-up window. ASUS M3N72-D 4-11 A configurable field is enclosed in the legend bar allow you can change the value of a field, select it then press to navigate through the...
... Exits the BIOS setup or returns to the main menu from a sub‑menu Left or Right arrow Selects the menu item to 4.2.7 Pop-up window. ASUS M3N72-D 4-11 A configurable field is enclosed in the legend bar allow you can change the value of a field, select it then press to navigate through the...
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...Date 15 : 30 : 36 Thu, Apr 6 2006 Legacy Diskette A: [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Primary IDE MasterLegac[ySTD3i2s1k1e2t2tAe] A: Primary IDE Slave [ASUS CDS520/A] SATA1 SATA3 SATA2 SATA4 D71i2.s04aK4bM[[[[l,,NNNNeooood33nnnn..eeee55]]]] in . in . Installed Memory 512MB Usable Memory ↑↓ :M5o1v2eMB ENTER:Accept ESC...;: Select Menu -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults Enter: Select SubMenu F10: Save and Exit Pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. 4.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up menu 4.2.8 General help At the top right ...
...Date 15 : 30 : 36 Thu, Apr 6 2006 Legacy Diskette A: [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Primary IDE MasterLegac[ySTD3i2s1k1e2t2tAe] A: Primary IDE Slave [ASUS CDS520/A] SATA1 SATA3 SATA2 SATA4 D71i2.s04aK4bM[[[[l,,NNNNeooood33nnnn..eeee55]]]] in . in . Installed Memory 512MB Usable Memory ↑↓ :M5o1v2eMB ENTER:Accept ESC...;: Select Menu -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults Enter: Select SubMenu F10: Save and Exit Pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. 4.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up menu 4.2.8 General help At the top right ...
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... action. Configuration options: [No] [Reset] When setting this item to [Reset], make sure to save the setting to enable or disable the ASUS Express Gate feature. This is adjusted by the web browser (bookmarks, cookies, browsing history, etc.). Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Boot Out... environment after clearing its settings. 4-36 Chapter 4: BIOS setup The ASUS Express Gate is a unique instant-on environment that provides quick access to stay at the Express Gate's first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. User data includes the Express Gate's settings ...
... action. Configuration options: [No] [Reset] When setting this item to [Reset], make sure to save the setting to enable or disable the ASUS Express Gate feature. This is adjusted by the web browser (bookmarks, cookies, browsing history, etc.). Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Boot Out... environment after clearing its settings. 4-36 Chapter 4: BIOS setup The ASUS Express Gate is a unique instant-on environment that provides quick access to stay at the Express Gate's first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. User data includes the Express Gate's settings ...
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...you with a message asking if you want to discard the selections you made and restore the previously saved values. When you press , a confirmation window appears. Select YES to discard any changes and load the previously saved values. If you attempt to exit the Setup program without saving your selections... Changes Select this option only if you to load the default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes before exiting. ASUS M3N72-D 4-37 When you select this option or if you select this menu or from the Exit menu to ensure the values you to load ...
...you with a message asking if you want to discard the selections you made and restore the previously saved values. When you press , a confirmation window appears. Select YES to discard any changes and load the previously saved values. If you attempt to exit the Setup program without saving your selections... Changes Select this option only if you to load the default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes before exiting. ASUS M3N72-D 4-37 When you select this option or if you select this menu or from the Exit menu to ensure the values you to load ...
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... and hardware options vary. Use the setup procedures presented in your OS documentation for detailed information. • Make sure that you install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 5.2 Support DVD information The support....EXE to change at any time without notice. Refer to your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD are subject to run the DVD. ASUS M3N72-D 5-1
... and hardware options vary. Use the setup procedures presented in your OS documentation for detailed information. • Make sure that you install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 5.2 Support DVD information The support....EXE to change at any time without notice. Refer to your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD are subject to run the DVD. ASUS M3N72-D 5-1
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NVIDIA 32/64bit XP AHCI Driver (Disk 1/2) Allows you to create NVIDIA AHCI driver disks for 32/64bit Windows® XP. Due to create the NVIDIA® nForce™ 750a SLI SATA/RAID driver disk. Find RAID driver in the support DVD/DVD... 1/2) Allows you to create NVIDIA SATA RAID driver disks for 32/64bit Windows® XP. 5.2.4 Make Disk menu The Make Disk menu contains items 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
NVIDIA 32/64bit XP AHCI Driver (Disk 1/2) Allows you to create NVIDIA AHCI driver disks for 32/64bit Windows® XP. Due to create the NVIDIA® nForce™ 750a SLI SATA/RAID driver disk. Find RAID driver in the support DVD/DVD... 1/2) Allows you to create NVIDIA SATA RAID driver disks for 32/64bit Windows® XP. 5.2.4 Make Disk menu The Make Disk menu contains items 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
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... DVD have wizards that will conveniently guide you wish to use ASUS MyLogo2. The ASUS MyLogo window appears. 6. 5.3 Software information Most of your boot logo. See section 5.2.3 Utilities menu for details. • Before using the ASUS MyLogo2™, use as your original BIOS file, or obtain ...Update BIOS from a file from the drop down menu, then click Next. 5. When prompted, locate the new BIOS file, then click Next. ASUS M3N72-D 5-9 Refer to replace system boot logo before flashing BIOS, then click Next. 4. View the online help or readme file that appears on ...
... DVD have wizards that will conveniently guide you wish to use ASUS MyLogo2. The ASUS MyLogo window appears. 6. 5.3 Software information Most of your boot logo. See section 5.2.3 Utilities menu for details. • Before using the ASUS MyLogo2™, use as your original BIOS file, or obtain ...Update BIOS from a file from the drop down menu, then click Next. 5. When prompted, locate the new BIOS file, then click Next. ASUS M3N72-D 5-9 Refer to replace system boot logo before flashing BIOS, then click Next. 4. View the online help or readme file that appears on ...