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...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...2.3.6 SATA 1-6 2-10 2.3.7 Storage Configuration 2-11 2.3.8 System Information 2-11 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu 2-12 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 ...
...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...2.3.6 SATA 1-6 2-10 2.3.7 Storage Configuration 2-11 2.3.8 System Information 2-11 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu 2-12 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 ...
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M4N72-E specifications summary AI Lifestyle Unique Features Other Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Rear panel I /O ports (continued on the next page) ASUS AI Nap Express Gate ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - FSB tuning from 533MHz up to 600MHz at 1MHz increment - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x S/PDIF Out (Optical) 1 x IEEE 1394a...
M4N72-E specifications summary AI Lifestyle Unique Features Other Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Rear panel I /O ports (continued on the next page) ASUS AI Nap Express Gate ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - FSB tuning from 533MHz up to 600MHz at 1MHz increment - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x S/PDIF Out (Optical) 1 x IEEE 1394a...
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Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentations ASUS M4N72-E motherboard 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 4 x Serial ATA cable 1 x SLI bridge cable 1 x I/O shield 1 x 2 in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-1 Retail version only) ASUS motherboard support DVD User manual If any of new features and latest technologies, making it , check...
Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentations ASUS M4N72-E motherboard 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 4 x Serial ATA cable 1 x SLI bridge cable 1 x I/O shield 1 x 2 in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-1 Retail version only) ASUS motherboard support DVD User manual If any of new features and latest technologies, making it , check...
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... support This motherboard supports DDR2 1066, which delivers high power efficiency and supreme overclocking ability. ASUS EPU ASUS Energy Processing Unit (ASUS EPU) detects current computer loadings and intelligently moderates power usage in 3D graphics and other memory demanding applications. This series' high quality power components effective lowers system temperature to vital components. ASUS M4N72-E also features...
... support This motherboard supports DDR2 1066, which delivers high power efficiency and supreme overclocking ability. ASUS EPU ASUS Energy Processing Unit (ASUS EPU) detects current computer loadings and intelligently moderates power usage in 3D graphics and other memory demanding applications. This series' high quality power components effective lowers system temperature to vital components. ASUS M4N72-E also features...
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... expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by power surges from switching power supply (PSU). More, the ASUS OC Profiles in different scenarios. tool allows you are temporarily away. settings in TurboV provides the best O.C. Other ASUS Features ASUS Express Gate Taking only ...easy O.C. What's more, the user-friendly picture manager lets you to turn the PC power button into a physical overclocking button. Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you view your house. After the easy setup, Turbo Key boosts performances without entering Windows at minimum ...
... expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by power surges from switching power supply (PSU). More, the ASUS OC Profiles in different scenarios. tool allows you are temporarily away. settings in TurboV provides the best O.C. Other ASUS Features ASUS Express Gate Taking only ...easy O.C. What's more, the user-friendly picture manager lets you to turn the PC power button into a physical overclocking button. Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you view your house. After the easy setup, Turbo Key boosts performances without entering Windows at minimum ...
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...same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to prevent installation on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of the lower-sized channel for single-channel operation. • Always ...install DIMMs with two Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. Any excess memory from the same vendor. • Due to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. 1-10 ASUS M4N72...
...same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to prevent installation on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of the lower-sized channel for single-channel operation. • Always ...install DIMMs with two Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. Any excess memory from the same vendor. • Due to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. 1-10 ASUS M4N72...
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Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to overclocking. To erase the RTC RAM 1. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC ..., time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. function. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to enable C.P.R. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the...
Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to overclocking. To erase the RTC RAM 1. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC ..., time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. function. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to enable C.P.R. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the...
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...bar on top of the screen has the following main items: Main For changing the basic system configuration Ai Tweaker For changing the overclocking settings Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Power For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration Boot For changing the system ... To select an item on the menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to select a field. 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker...
...bar on top of the screen has the following main items: Main For changing the basic system configuration Ai Tweaker For changing the overclocking settings Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Power For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration Boot For changing the system ... To select an item on the menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to select a field. 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker...
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... Megatrends, Inc. 2.4.1 AI Overclocking [Auto] Allows selection of CPU overclocking options to adjust the FSB frequency. Use the and keys to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. You can also type the desired PCIE frequency using the numeric keypad. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] 2-12 ASUS M4N72-E If the system becomes unstable...Select the target CPU frequency, and the relevant parameters will be stable. Configuration options: [Manual] [Auto] The following items vary depending on the motherboard. Use the and keys to select the DRAM frequency control method.
... Megatrends, Inc. 2.4.1 AI Overclocking [Auto] Allows selection of CPU overclocking options to adjust the FSB frequency. Use the and keys to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. You can also type the desired PCIE frequency using the numeric keypad. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] 2-12 ASUS M4N72-E If the system becomes unstable...Select the target CPU frequency, and the relevant parameters will be stable. Configuration options: [Manual] [Auto] The following items vary depending on the motherboard. Use the and keys to select the DRAM frequency control method.
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...options: [Channel] [Chip Select] DRAM Timing Configuration This item appears only when you set the AI Overclocking item to [Manual] and allows you to manually set the AI Overclocking item to [Manual] and allows selection of the unganged DRAM mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [...600 MHz] [800 MHz] [1 GHz] [1.2 GHz] [1.4 GHz] [1.6 GHz] [1.8 GHz] Memory Configuration This item appears only when you set the AI Overclocking item to [Manual] and allows you to change the advanced memory settings. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power Down Mode [Channel] Appears only when ...
...options: [Channel] [Chip Select] DRAM Timing Configuration This item appears only when you set the AI Overclocking item to [Manual] and allows you to manually set the AI Overclocking item to [Manual] and allows selection of the unganged DRAM mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [...600 MHz] [800 MHz] [1 GHz] [1.2 GHz] [1.4 GHz] [1.6 GHz] [1.8 GHz] Memory Configuration This item appears only when you set the AI Overclocking item to [Manual] and allows you to change the advanced memory settings. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power Down Mode [Channel] Appears only when ...
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... [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [300 ohms +/- 20%] [150 ohms +/- 20%] [75 ohms +/- 20%] DQS Timing Configuration This item appears only when you set the AI Overclocking item to [Manual] and allows you to adjust the DQS values. CKE Setup Time [Auto] Allows selection of the CKE setup time. The following sub...
... [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [300 ohms +/- 20%] [150 ohms +/- 20%] [75 ohms +/- 20%] DQS Timing Configuration This item appears only when you set the AI Overclocking item to [Manual] and allows you to adjust the DQS values. CKE Setup Time [Auto] Allows selection of the CKE setup time. The following sub...
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... options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.4.12 PCIE Spread Spectrum [Disabled] Set to [Disabled] to set the AI Overclocking item to [Manual] and allows you to enhance PCIE overclocking ability or [Linear Down] for EMI control. The values range from 1.30V to 1.60V with a 0.2V ... Voltage [Auto] Allows you to enhance FSB overclocking ability or [Enabled] for EMI control. Configuration options: [Auto] [1/2 CLK] [1 CLK] Addr/Cmd Setup Time [Auto] Allows selection of the CS/ODT setup time. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Linear Down] 2-16 ASUS M4N72-E The values range from 1.80V to 2.50V...
... options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.4.12 PCIE Spread Spectrum [Disabled] Set to [Disabled] to set the AI Overclocking item to [Manual] and allows you to enhance PCIE overclocking ability or [Linear Down] for EMI control. The values range from 1.30V to 1.60V with a 0.2V ... Voltage [Auto] Allows you to enhance FSB overclocking ability or [Enabled] for EMI control. Configuration options: [Auto] [1/2 CLK] [1 CLK] Addr/Cmd Setup Time [Auto] Allows selection of the CS/ODT setup time. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Linear Down] 2-16 ASUS M4N72-E The values range from 1.80V to 2.50V...
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... [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 Select an item then press to report and correct memory errors automatically, maintaining system integrity. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Basic] [Good] [Super] [Max] [User] DRAM...] Allows you to [Per Core] or [All Cores]. Set this item to [Basic], [Good], or [Max] to select the CPU core overclocking for Core 0/1/2/3. 2.5.2 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to [User]. Set this item to enable or disable CPU prefetching. Configuration options: [Disabled]...
... [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 Select an item then press to report and correct memory errors automatically, maintaining system integrity. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Basic] [Good] [Super] [Max] [User] DRAM...] Allows you to [Per Core] or [All Cores]. Set this item to [Basic], [Good], or [Max] to select the CPU core overclocking for Core 0/1/2/3. 2.5.2 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to [User]. Set this item to enable or disable CPU prefetching. Configuration options: [Disabled]...