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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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... at 1MHz increment - Memory tuning from 533MHz up to 600MHz at 65ºC) ASUS MyLogo 2™ Intelligent overclocking tools: - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x ...ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 - TurboV - PCIe frequency tuning from 200MHz up to 200MHz at 1MHz increment Overclocking protection: - EPU - AI Overclocking (Intelligent CPU Frequency Tuner) - ASUS AI Nap Express Gate ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - M4N72-E specifications summary AI Lifestyle Unique Features Other Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking...
... at 1MHz increment - Memory tuning from 533MHz up to 600MHz at 65ºC) ASUS MyLogo 2™ Intelligent overclocking tools: - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x ...ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 - TurboV - PCIe frequency tuning from 200MHz up to 200MHz at 1MHz increment Overclocking protection: - EPU - AI Overclocking (Intelligent CPU Frequency Tuner) - ASUS AI Nap Express Gate ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - M4N72-E specifications summary AI Lifestyle Unique Features Other Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking...
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... memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to 5200MT/s via HyperTransort™ 3.0 based system bus. 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 ...AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ X4 / Athlon™ X3 / Athlon™ 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.
... memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to 5200MT/s via HyperTransort™ 3.0 based system bus. 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 ...AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ X4 / Athlon™ X3 / Athlon™ 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.
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... (socket AM2+ / AM2) The motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM2+ multi-core processors. DDR2 1066 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 ...MCPs) are the foundation 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...
... (socket AM2+ / AM2) The motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM2+ multi-core processors. DDR2 1066 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 ...MCPs) are the foundation 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...
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...entering Windows at minimum power and noise when you view your house. Messenger to turn the PC power button into a physical overclocking button. The actual boot time depends on the weather and e-mails just before leaving your pictures without interrupting ongoing work or ...Google talk, QQ, and Yahoo! settings in OS. tool allows you to keep in TurboV provides the best O.C. It's a unique motherboard built-in different scenarios. ASUS EZ O.C. TurboV Feel the adrenaline rush of real-time O.C.-now a reality with friends, or quickly check on the system configuration. More...
...entering Windows at minimum power and noise when you view your house. Messenger to turn the PC power button into a physical overclocking button. The actual boot time depends on the weather and e-mails just before leaving your pictures without interrupting ongoing work or ...Google talk, QQ, and Yahoo! settings in OS. tool allows you to keep in TurboV provides the best O.C. It's a unique motherboard built-in different scenarios. ASUS EZ O.C. TurboV Feel the adrenaline rush of real-time O.C.-now a reality with friends, or quickly check on the system configuration. More...
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... are notched differently to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. Any excess memory from the same vendor. • Due to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. 1-10 ASUS M4N72-E The figure illustrates the location of memory, we recommend that you obtain memory...
... are notched differently to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. Any excess memory from the same vendor. • Due to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. 1-10 ASUS M4N72-E The figure illustrates the location of memory, we recommend that you obtain memory...
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...the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the Real Time...memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. function. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-17 For system failure due to overclocking. 1.9 Jumpers 1. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to ...
...the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the Real Time...memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. function. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-17 For system failure due to overclocking. 1.9 Jumpers 1. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to ...
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...menu 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 boot configuration... [1.44M, 3.5 in this chapter are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to configure system Time. ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +-
...menu 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 boot configuration... [1.44M, 3.5 in this chapter are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to configure system Time. ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +-
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...;↓ Select Item +- BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Configure System Frequency/Voltage AI Overclocking DRAM Frequency Control HT Link Speed CPU Voltage CPU/NB Voltage CPU/LDT Spread Spectrum PCIE Spread Spectrum SATA Spread Spectrum...AI Overclocking item to [Manual]. Use the and keys to 600. Configuration options: [Manual] [Auto] The following items vary depending on the motherboard. You can also type the desired FSB frequency using the numeric keypad. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] 2-12 ASUS M4N72-E...
...;↓ Select Item +- BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Configure System Frequency/Voltage AI Overclocking DRAM Frequency Control HT Link Speed CPU Voltage CPU/NB Voltage CPU/LDT Spread Spectrum PCIE Spread Spectrum SATA Spread Spectrum...AI Overclocking item to [Manual]. Use the and keys to 600. Configuration options: [Manual] [Auto] The following items vary depending on the motherboard. You can also type the desired FSB frequency using the numeric keypad. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] 2-12 ASUS M4N72-E...
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... mode. Configuration options: [667MHz] [800MHz] [1067MHz] CPU/NB Frequency [Auto] This item appears only when you set the AI Overclocking item to set the channel interleaving mode. Configuration 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 DRAM frequency. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DCT Unganged Mode [Auto...
... mode. Configuration options: [667MHz] [800MHz] [1067MHz] CPU/NB Frequency [Auto] This item appears only when you set the AI Overclocking item to set the channel interleaving mode. Configuration 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 DRAM frequency. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DCT Unganged Mode [Auto...
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... terminat [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [300 ohms +/- 20%] [150 ohms +/- 20%] [75 ohms +/- 20%] The following sub-items appear only when you set the AI Overclocking item to [Manual] and allows you to adjust the DQS values. DCT0:CKE drive strength [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1x] [1.25x] [1.5x] [2x] DCT0:CS...
... terminat [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [300 ohms +/- 20%] [150 ohms +/- 20%] [75 ohms +/- 20%] The following sub-items appear only when you set the AI Overclocking item to [Manual] and allows you to adjust the DQS values. DCT0:CKE drive strength [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1x] [1.25x] [1.5x] [2x] DCT0:CS...
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...values range from 1.20V to 1.50V with a 0.10V interval. 2.4.7 DRAM Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the AI Overclocking item to [Manual] and allows you to set the NorthBridge 1.8V voltage. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the numeric ...a 0.10V interval. 2.4.8 HT Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the AI Overclocking item to [Manual] and allows you to set the CPU VDDA voltage. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Linear Down] 2-16 ASUS M4N72-E Configuration options: [Auto] [1/2 CLK] [1 CLK] The following seven (7) items are adjusted by...
...values range from 1.20V to 1.50V with a 0.10V interval. 2.4.7 DRAM Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the AI Overclocking item to [Manual] and allows you to set the NorthBridge 1.8V voltage. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the numeric ...a 0.10V interval. 2.4.8 HT Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the AI Overclocking item to [Manual] and allows you to set the CPU VDDA voltage. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Linear Down] 2-16 ASUS M4N72-E Configuration options: [Auto] [1/2 CLK] [1 CLK] The following seven (7) items are adjusted by...
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...] [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 Set this item to [User]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DRAM SCRUB REDIRECT [Enabled] Enables or disables the DRAM SCRUB REDIRECT feature that allows the...to change the advanced chipset settings. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] C1E Support [Disabled] Allows you to select the CPU core overclocking for Core 0/1/2/3. 2.5.2 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to correct the DRAM ECC errors immediately when they occur. Configuration options: [...
...] [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 Set this item to [User]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DRAM SCRUB REDIRECT [Enabled] Enables or disables the DRAM SCRUB REDIRECT feature that allows the...to change the advanced chipset settings. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] C1E Support [Disabled] Allows you to select the CPU core overclocking for Core 0/1/2/3. 2.5.2 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to correct the DRAM ECC errors immediately when they occur. Configuration options: [...