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... Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide vii M4N72-E specifications summary ix Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-2 1.4 Before you proceed 1-4 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-5 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-5 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-5 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-6 1.6 Central Processing... x16 slot 1-16 1.9 Jumpers 1-17 1.10 Connectors 1-20 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1-20 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1-22 iii
... Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide vii M4N72-E specifications summary ix Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-2 1.4 Before you proceed 1-4 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-5 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-5 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-5 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-6 1.6 Central Processing... x16 slot 1-16 1.9 Jumpers 1-17 1.10 Connectors 1-20 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1-20 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1-22 iii
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... (Legacy IDE operation is recommended. Supports NVIDIA® SLI™ Technology at back I/O - ASUS Noise Filtering VIA® VT6315N controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports 12 x USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at midboard; 6 ports at back panel) (continued on drives 1-4) NVIDIA® MediaShield™ RAID supports RAID 0, 1, 0+1, 5,... Windows® 32-bit operation system may only recognize less than 3GB is only supported on the next page) ix M4N72-E specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Multi-GPU support Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio IEEE 1394 USB Phenom™ X4...
... (Legacy IDE operation is recommended. Supports NVIDIA® SLI™ Technology at back I/O - ASUS Noise Filtering VIA® VT6315N controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports 12 x USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at midboard; 6 ports at back panel) (continued on drives 1-4) NVIDIA® MediaShield™ RAID supports RAID 0, 1, 0+1, 5,... Windows® 32-bit operation system may only recognize less than 3GB is only supported on the next page) ix M4N72-E specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Multi-GPU support Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio IEEE 1394 USB Phenom™ X4...
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... tuning from 533MHz up to 200MHz at 65ºC) ASUS MyLogo 2™ Intelligent overclocking tools: - ASUS AI Nap Express Gate ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 - ASUS EZ Flash 2 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer ... port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel audio I /O ports ASUS Power Solutions: - 8+1 Phase Power Design - ASUS Fanless Design: stylish heatsink solution - M4N72-E specifications summary AI Lifestyle Unique Features Other Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Rear panel I /O ports (continued on the next page) TurboV...
... tuning from 533MHz up to 200MHz at 65ºC) ASUS MyLogo 2™ Intelligent overclocking tools: - ASUS AI Nap Express Gate ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 - ASUS EZ Flash 2 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer ... port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel audio I /O ports ASUS Power Solutions: - 8+1 Phase Power Design - ASUS Fanless Design: stylish heatsink solution - M4N72-E specifications summary AI Lifestyle Unique Features Other Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Rear panel I /O ports (continued on the next page) TurboV...
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... connector 1 x CD audio in connector 1 x 24-pin ATX Power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector 1 x System Panel (Q-Connector) 8 Mb Flash ROM, 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...
... connector 1 x CD audio in connector 1 x 24-pin ATX Power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector 1 x System Panel (Q-Connector) 8 Mb Flash ROM, 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...
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... or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M4N72-E motherboard! Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Retail version only) ASUS motherboard support DVD User manual If any of ASUS quality motherboards! This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in 1 Q-connector (USB and system panel; Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentations ASUS M4N72-E motherboard 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100...
... or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M4N72-E motherboard! Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Retail version only) ASUS motherboard support DVD User manual If any of ASUS quality motherboards! This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in 1 Q-connector (USB and system panel; Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentations ASUS M4N72-E motherboard 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100...
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... 1-27 1-28 1-28 1-29 1-6 ASUS M4N72-E CPU socket AM2+/AM2 5. Onboard LED (SB_PWR) 10. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 13. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 17. 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1.5.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots ...1. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, USBPW7-10, USBPW1112) 4. CPU, Chassis and Power Fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1, 3-pin PWR_FAN) 6. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) 15. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) 18. ATX...
... 1-27 1-28 1-28 1-29 1-6 ASUS M4N72-E CPU socket AM2+/AM2 5. Onboard LED (SB_PWR) 10. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 13. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 17. 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1.5.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots ...1. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, USBPW7-10, USBPW1112) 4. CPU, Chassis and Power Fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1, 3-pin PWR_FAN) 6. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) 15. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) 18. ATX...
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... CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. 7. In 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel configuration, the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration. 1-20 ASUS M4N72-E This port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. This port allows Gigabit connection to the audio configuration table on next page for audio/video devices, storage peripherals.../subwoofer speakers. 5. This port connects the side speakers in a 4-channel, 6-channel, or 8-channel audio configuration. 6. Line Out port (lime). 1.10 1.10.1 Connectors Rear panel connectors 1. Center/Subwoofer port (orange).
... CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. 7. In 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel configuration, the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration. 1-20 ASUS M4N72-E This port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. This port allows Gigabit connection to the audio configuration table on next page for audio/video devices, storage peripherals.../subwoofer speakers. 5. This port connects the side speakers in a 4-channel, 6-channel, or 8-channel audio configuration. 6. Line Out port (lime). 1.10 1.10.1 Connectors Rear panel connectors 1. Center/Subwoofer port (orange).
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... system on the BIOS settings. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is read from or written to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off the system power. 1-26 ASUS M4N72-E Connect the chassis power LED...
... system on the BIOS settings. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is read from or written to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off the system power. 1-26 ASUS M4N72-E Connect the chassis power LED...
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... module to a slot opening at the back of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to [AC97]. Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that the Front Panel Select item in the BIOS is for details. 12. 11...
... module to a slot opening at the back of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to [AC97]. Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that the Front Panel Select item in the BIOS is for details. 12. 11...
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... figure shows the Q-Connector properly installed on the motherboard. PWR Ground Reset Ground POWER SW RESET SW 2. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-31 Install the ASUS Q-Connector to connect/disconnect chassis front panel cables in a few steps. ASUS Q-Connector (system panel) You can use the ASUS Q-Connector to the system panel connector, making sure the orientation matches the labels...
... figure shows the Q-Connector properly installed on the motherboard. PWR Ground Reset Ground POWER SW RESET SW 2. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-31 Install the ASUS Q-Connector to connect/disconnect chassis front panel cables in a few steps. ASUS Q-Connector (system panel) You can use the ASUS Q-Connector to the system panel connector, making sure the orientation matches the labels...
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...options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Allows you to set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to enable or disable the onboard LAN Boot ROM. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Front Panel Select [HD Audio] Allows you to legacy AC'97 or high-definition audio depending on the... audio standard that the front panel audio module supports. This item allows the L1 Data Cache RAM to enable or disable the onboard LAN. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disable]. Configuration options:...
...options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Allows you to set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to enable or disable the onboard LAN Boot ROM. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Front Panel Select [HD Audio] Allows you to legacy AC'97 or high-definition audio depending on the... audio standard that the front panel audio module supports. This item allows the L1 Data Cache RAM to enable or disable the onboard LAN. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disable]. Configuration options:...