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... 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-32 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-32 Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS Update utility 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-3 2.1.4 AFUDOS utility 2-4 2.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 2-5 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-7 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-7 2.2.3 ...2.4.1 AI Overclocking [Auto 2-12 2.4.2 DRAM Frequency Control [Auto 2-12 2.4.3 HT Link Speed [Auto 2-13 2.4.4 CPU Voltage [Auto 2-16 2.4.5 CPU/NB Voltage [Auto 2-16 iv
... 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-32 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-32 Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS Update utility 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-3 2.1.4 AFUDOS utility 2-4 2.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 2-5 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-7 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-7 2.2.3 ...2.4.1 AI Overclocking [Auto 2-12 2.4.2 DRAM Frequency Control [Auto 2-12 2.4.3 HT Link Speed [Auto 2-13 2.4.4 CPU Voltage [Auto 2-16 2.4.5 CPU/NB Voltage [Auto 2-16 iv
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... M4N72-E specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Multi-GPU support Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio IEEE 1394 USB Phenom™ X4 / Phenom™ X3 / Athlon™ X2 / Athlon™ / Sempron™ processors (socket AM2+/AM2) Compatible with Phenom™ II / Athlon™ X4 / Athlon™ X3 / Athlon™ X2 (AM3 CPU) Support 45nm CPU AMD...
... M4N72-E specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Multi-GPU support Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio IEEE 1394 USB Phenom™ X4 / Phenom™ X3 / Athlon™ X2 / Athlon™ / Sempron™ processors (socket AM2+/AM2) Compatible with Phenom™ II / Athlon™ X4 / Athlon™ X3 / Athlon™ X2 (AM3 CPU) Support 45nm CPU AMD...
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...support additional 6 USB ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 1 x COM connector 6 x SATA connectors 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 connector 1 x 24-pin ATX Power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX...AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 Express Gate ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update Anti-Virus Utility (OEM version) ASUS AI Suite ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24...
...support additional 6 USB ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 1 x COM connector 6 x SATA connectors 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 connector 1 x 24-pin ATX Power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX...AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 Express Gate ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update Anti-Virus Utility (OEM version) ASUS AI Suite ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24...
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...; X2 processors (AM3 CPU) This motherboard supports AMD® AM3 multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with less power consumption. Retail version only) ASUS motherboard support DVD User manual If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M4N72-E motherboard! It features dual-channel...
...; X2 processors (AM3 CPU) This motherboard supports AMD® AM3 multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with less power consumption. Retail version only) ASUS motherboard support DVD User manual If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M4N72-E motherboard! It features dual-channel...
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... system performance in real time for critical components, thus, providing you with the best platform for the supported CPU models. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS Power Solution ASUS 8+1 Phase Power Design To fully unleash the next-generation AM3 CPU's potential, ASUS M4N72-E motherboard has adopted the brand-new 8-phase VRM power design, which provides faster data transfer rate and more...
... system performance in real time for critical components, thus, providing you with the best platform for the supported CPU models. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS Power Solution ASUS 8+1 Phase Power Design To fully unleash the next-generation AM3 CPU's potential, ASUS M4N72-E motherboard has adopted the brand-new 8-phase VRM power design, which provides faster data transfer rate and more...
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... Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package 5 5 6 5-5-5-15 (800-5-5-5-15) 5-5-5-15 6 5-5-5-15 5-5-5-15 5-5-5-15 5-5-5-15 DIMM socket Voltage support (Optional) A* B* C* ••• ••• 2.1 • • • 2.0 • • • ••• ...CPU limitation, only one DDR2 1066 DIMM is supported per channel. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-11 When four DDR2 1066 DIMMs are installed, all DIMMs run at 800Mhz frequency by default for system stability. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. M4N72-E Motherboard...
... Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package 5 5 6 5-5-5-15 (800-5-5-5-15) 5-5-5-15 6 5-5-5-15 5-5-5-15 5-5-5-15 5-5-5-15 DIMM socket Voltage support (Optional) A* B* C* ••• ••• 2.1 • • • 2.0 • • • ••• ...CPU limitation, only one DDR2 1066 DIMM is supported per channel. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-11 When four DDR2 1066 DIMMs are installed, all DIMMs run at 800Mhz frequency by default for system stability. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. M4N72-E Motherboard...
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Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Only the CPU_FAN and CHA_FAN1 connectors support the ASUS Q FAN 2 feature. 2. The signal is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. Do not forget to connect the fan cables... removed or replaced. 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 350mA~740mA (8.88W max.) or a total of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to use the chassis intrusion detection feature. 1-22 ASUS M4N72-E Connect one end ...
Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Only the CPU_FAN and CHA_FAN1 connectors support the ASUS Q FAN 2 feature. 2. The signal is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. Do not forget to connect the fan cables... removed or replaced. 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 350mA~740mA (8.88W max.) or a total of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to use the chassis intrusion detection feature. 1-22 ASUS M4N72-E Connect one end ...
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... system, refer to support the motherboard power requirements with more power-consuming devices. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for details. • The ATX 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant (500W) PSU has been tested to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. 3. The 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: AMD FX-62 Memory 1024 MB DDR2-800 (x4) Graphics card: PCI Express x16 NVIDIA 7900GTX Serial ATA device: SATA hard ...
... system, refer to support the motherboard power requirements with more power-consuming devices. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for details. • The ATX 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant (500W) PSU has been tested to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. 3. The 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: AMD FX-62 Memory 1024 MB DDR2-800 (x4) Graphics card: PCI Express x16 NVIDIA 7900GTX Serial ATA device: SATA hard ...
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...Support [Disabled] Allows you to [User]. Set this item to enable or disable CPU prefetching. Configuration options: [Disabled] [40ns] [80ns] [160ns] [320ns] [640ns] [1.28us] [2.56us] [5.12us] [10.2us] [20.5us] [41.0us] [81.9us] [163.8us] [327.7us] [655.4us] [1.31ms] [2.62ms] [5.24ms] [10.49ms] [20.97ms] [42.00ms] [84.00ms] 2-18 ASUS M4N72...-E Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Prefetching [Enabled] Allows you to allow hardware to adjust the DRAM BG Scrub sub-item manually. You may ...
...Support [Disabled] Allows you to [User]. Set this item to enable or disable CPU prefetching. Configuration options: [Disabled] [40ns] [80ns] [160ns] [320ns] [640ns] [1.28us] [2.56us] [5.12us] [10.2us] [20.5us] [41.0us] [81.9us] [163.8us] [327.7us] [655.4us] [1.31ms] [2.62ms] [5.24ms] [10.49ms] [20.97ms] [42.00ms] [84.00ms] 2-18 ASUS M4N72...-E Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Prefetching [Enabled] Allows you to allow hardware to adjust the DRAM BG Scrub sub-item manually. You may ...
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...On Self‑Test (POST). Allows you enter the Express Gate environment after clearing its settings. 2.8.3 ASUS O.C. In the Name sub-item, type your profile name and press , and then choose a ...useful in the rare case where corrupt settings prevent the Express Gate environment from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the "xxx.CMO" file can be cleared the ... the BIOS to the BIOS so that you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. You can support devices such as any personal information stored by the web browser (bookmarks, cookies, browsing history, etc...
...On Self‑Test (POST). Allows you enter the Express Gate environment after clearing its settings. 2.8.3 ASUS O.C. In the Name sub-item, type your profile name and press , and then choose a ...useful in the rare case where corrupt settings prevent the Express Gate environment from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the "xxx.CMO" file can be cleared the ... the BIOS to the BIOS so that you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. You can support devices such as any personal information stored by the web browser (bookmarks, cookies, browsing history, etc...