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... guide ix M3N72-D specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS unique features 1-4 1.3.3 ASUS intelligent performance ...and overclocking features 1-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-2 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-2 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 2-3 2.2.4 Layout contents 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.3.1 Installing the CPU...
... guide ix M3N72-D specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS unique features 1-4 1.3.3 ASUS intelligent performance ...and overclocking features 1-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-2 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-2 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 2-3 2.2.4 Layout contents 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.3.1 Installing the CPU...
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... 4-17 4.3.8 Usable Memory 4-17 4.4 Advanced menu 4-18 4.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 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 ... 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 ...
... 4-17 4.3.8 Usable Memory 4-17 4.4 Advanced menu 4-18 4.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 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 ... 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 ...
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...65533;�c�k�I�/�O� (continued on the next page) xi Supports DVI Technology with max. resolution up to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). ** When installing total memory of less than 3GB. resolution ...up to 5200 MT/s; 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...
...65533;�c�k�I�/�O� (continued on the next page) xi Supports DVI Technology with max. resolution up to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). ** When installing total memory of less than 3GB. resolution ...up to 5200 MT/s; 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...
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... features upgradable * File downloading and uploading through USB devices only. ASUS O.C. ASUS AI Gear 2 - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) xii Web browser, file downloading and uploading* - ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS 4+1 Phase Power Design - M3N72-D specifications summary IEEE 1394 USB ASUS unique features Other features ASUS exclusive overclocking features LSI® FW322 controller supports 2 x IEEE...
... features upgradable * File downloading and uploading through USB devices only. ASUS O.C. ASUS AI Gear 2 - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) xii Web browser, file downloading and uploading* - ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS 4+1 Phase Power Design - M3N72-D specifications summary IEEE 1394 USB ASUS unique features Other features ASUS exclusive overclocking features LSI® FW322 controller supports 2 x IEEE...
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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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...CPUs only. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction DDR2 1066 is optimized with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). See page 2-6 for details. AMD® Socket AM2 Athlon™ Series / Sempron™ CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM2 Athlon™ Series / Sempron... platform with less power consumption. 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 native DDR2...
...CPUs only. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction DDR2 1066 is optimized with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). See page 2-6 for details. AMD® Socket AM2 Athlon™ Series / Sempron™ CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM2 Athlon™ Series / Sempron... platform with less power consumption. 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 native DDR2...
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...system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. See page 5-31 for details . • The bootup speed depends on system configurations. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on the headphones while playing multi-channel network games. See page 4-36 and 5-34 for details. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product... details. S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to different destinations. You can now talk to adjust CPU frequency and vCore voltage, minimizing system noise and saving CPU power consumption at minimum power and noise when you want!
...system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. See page 5-31 for details . • The bootup speed depends on system configurations. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on the headphones while playing multi-channel network games. See page 4-36 and 5-34 for details. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product... details. S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to different destinations. You can now talk to adjust CPU frequency and vCore voltage, minimizing system noise and saving CPU power consumption at minimum power and noise when you want!
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...CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to system loading to install. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to the motherboard. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you easy ways to launch the utility and update the BIOS without the usual "fingers"- ASUS M3N72...-D 1-5 Noise Filter This feature detects repetitive and stationary noises (non-voice signals) like Skype, online game, video conference and recording. ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does ...
...CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to system loading to install. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to the motherboard. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you easy ways to launch the utility and update the BIOS without the usual "fingers"- ASUS M3N72...-D 1-5 Noise Filter This feature detects repetitive and stationary noises (non-voice signals) like Skype, online game, video conference and recording. ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does ...
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...and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. See page 5-33 for each parameter. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction ASUS MyLogo 2™ This feature allows you to fine tune the CPU/memory voltage and gradually increase the memory, Front Side Bus...the computer. See page 4-33 and 5-9 for details. 1.3.3 ASUS intelligent performance and overclocking features Precision Tweaker This feature allows you to overclocking. When using ASUS PC Probe II, you to overclock the CPU speed in case the system hangs due to convert your favorite ...
...and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. See page 5-33 for each parameter. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction ASUS MyLogo 2™ This feature allows you to fine tune the CPU/memory voltage and gradually increase the memory, Front Side Bus...the computer. See page 4-33 and 5-9 for details. 1.3.3 ASUS intelligent performance and overclocking features Precision Tweaker This feature allows you to overclocking. When using ASUS PC Probe II, you to overclock the CPU speed in case the system hangs due to convert your favorite ...
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Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.4 System memory 2-11 2.5 Expansion slots 2-21 2.6 Jumper 2-25 2.7 Connectors 2-26 ASUS M3N72-D
Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.4 System memory 2-11 2.5 Expansion slots 2-21 2.6 Jumper 2-25 2.7 Connectors 2-26 ASUS M3N72-D
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DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. 2. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to a 90... in completely. 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information Make sure you use a CPU designed for the AMD Opteron processor. otherwise, the CPU will not fit in only one correct orientation. Locate the CPU socket on the socket and damaging the CPU! 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an �A�M�2�...
DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. 2. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to a 90... in completely. 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information Make sure you use a CPU designed for the AMD Opteron processor. otherwise, the CPU will not fit in only one correct orientation. Locate the CPU socket on the socket and damaging the CPU! 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an �A�M�2�...
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The lever clicks on the side tab to secure the CPU. Gold triangle Small triangle 5. Position the CPU above the socket such that came with a small triangle. 4. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it is in place, push down the socket lever to indicate that it fits in place. When the CPU is locked. 6. ASUS M3N72-D 2-7 Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with the heatsink package. 3.
The lever clicks on the side tab to secure the CPU. Gold triangle Small triangle 5. Position the CPU above the socket such that came with a small triangle. 4. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it is in place, push down the socket lever to indicate that it fits in place. When the CPU is locked. 6. ASUS M3N72-D 2-7 Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with the heatsink package. 3.
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... that you install the heatsink and fan assembly. CPU fan CPU heatsink Retention module base Retention bracket Retention bracket lock Your boxed CPU heatsink and fan assembly should come with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. Make sure ...that a Thermal Interface Material is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. 2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.3.2 Installing the heatsink and fan The AMD® P��h�e�...
... that you install the heatsink and fan assembly. CPU fan CPU heatsink Retention module base Retention bracket Retention bracket lock Your boxed CPU heatsink and fan assembly should come with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. Make sure ...that a Thermal Interface Material is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. 2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.3.2 Installing the heatsink and fan The AMD® P��h�e�...
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Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. • This connector is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. • Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! When the fan and heatsink assembly is backward compatiable with old 3-pin CPU fan. 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information 5.
Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. • This connector is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. • Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! When the fan and heatsink assembly is backward compatiable with old 3-pin CPU fan. 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information 5.
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...-HJK-25A N/A KINGMAX 512MB KINGSTON E5108AJBG-8E-E N/A ELPIDA 1GB KINGSTON Heat-Sink Package 4-4- M3N78 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800MHz capability for AM2+ CPU (cont.) Size Vendor Chip No. SS KLDC28F-A8KI5 DS KLDD48F-ABKI5 SS KVR800D2N5/512 SS KHX6400D2LLK2/1GN DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* • • • •...
...-HJK-25A N/A KINGMAX 512MB KINGSTON E5108AJBG-8E-E N/A ELPIDA 1GB KINGSTON Heat-Sink Package 4-4- M3N78 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800MHz capability for AM2+ CPU (cont.) Size Vendor Chip No. SS KLDC28F-A8KI5 DS KLDD48F-ABKI5 SS KVR800D2N5/512 SS KHX6400D2LLK2/1GN DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* • • • •...
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...; • • UMAX DS D46702GP0-73BCU • • • 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information 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 512MB 1GB 1GB 512MB...
...; • • UMAX DS D46702GP0-73BCU • • • 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information 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 512MB 1GB 1GB 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 512MB 1GB 2GB 512MB 1GB 1GB 512MB ...
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 2GB 512MB 1GB 1GB 512MB ...
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... computer. 4. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to pins 1-2. 3. ASUS M3N72-D 2-25 If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC...
... computer. 4. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to pins 1-2. 3. ASUS M3N72-D 2-25 If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC...
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... Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out 10. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for your display to use an HDCP compliant monitor. CPU: AMD Athlon64 ADH3200IAA4DE/512KB (single core) DIMM: Kingston DDR2-800 1G x1 (BIOS share memory: 256MB) HDD: Seagate ST3160023A (ATA100) ODD: Sony ..., this motherboard can also support DVI output. • Playback of HD DVD and Blu-Ray Discs The speed and bandwidth of the CPU/Memory, DVD player, and drivers will upgrade the playback quality. ASUS M3N72-D 2-27 This port is a configuration example for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 11.
... Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out 10. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for your display to use an HDCP compliant monitor. CPU: AMD Athlon64 ADH3200IAA4DE/512KB (single core) DIMM: Kingston DDR2-800 1G x1 (BIOS share memory: 256MB) HDD: Seagate ST3160023A (ATA100) ODD: Sony ..., this motherboard can also support DVI output. • Playback of HD DVD and Blu-Ray Discs The speed and bandwidth of the CPU/Memory, DVD player, and drivers will upgrade the playback quality. ASUS M3N72-D 2-27 This port is a configuration example for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 11.
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...system may damage the motherboard components. Connect the fan cables to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1 for better thermal environment. 2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware information 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 .... These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps 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 you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the fan...
...system may damage the motherboard components. Connect the fan cables to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1 for better thermal environment. 2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware information 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 .... These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps 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 you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the fan...