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...vi Safety information vii About this guide vii M4N75TD 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 ASUS Unique Features 1-2 1.4 Before you proceed 1-4 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-4 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-4 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-4 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-5 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-5 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-6 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-6 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan 1-7 1.7 System memory 1-9 1.7.1 Overview 1-9 1.7.2 Memory...
...vi Safety information vii About this guide vii M4N75TD 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 ASUS Unique Features 1-2 1.4 Before you proceed 1-4 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-4 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-4 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-4 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-5 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-5 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-6 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-6 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan 1-7 1.7 System memory 1-9 1.7.1 Overview 1-9 1.7.2 Memory...
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...12.1 Rear panel connectors 1-21 1.12.2 Internal connectors 1-23 1.13 Software support 1-31 1.13.1 Installing an operating system 1-31 1.13.2 Support DVD information 1-31 1.14 NVIDIA® SLI™ technology ...® SLI™ technology 1-32 1.14.2 NVIDIA® Hybrid SLI™ technology 1-36 Chapter 2 2.1 Knowing BIOS 2-1 2.2 Updating BIOS 2-1 2.2.1 ASUS Update utility 2-2 2.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-3 2.2.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-4 2.3 BIOS setup program 2-5 2.3.1 BIOS menu screen 2-6 2.3.2 Menu bar 2-6 2.3.3 Navigation keys 2-7 2.3.4 Menu items 2-7 2.3.5 ...
...12.1 Rear panel connectors 1-21 1.12.2 Internal connectors 1-23 1.13 Software support 1-31 1.13.1 Installing an operating system 1-31 1.13.2 Support DVD information 1-31 1.14 NVIDIA® SLI™ technology ...® SLI™ technology 1-32 1.14.2 NVIDIA® Hybrid SLI™ technology 1-36 Chapter 2 2.1 Knowing BIOS 2-1 2.2 Updating BIOS 2-1 2.2.1 ASUS Update utility 2-2 2.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-3 2.2.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-4 2.3 BIOS setup program 2-5 2.3.1 BIOS menu screen 2-6 2.3.2 Menu bar 2-6 2.3.3 Navigation keys 2-7 2.3.4 Menu items 2-7 2.3.5 ...
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... a circuit different from digital apparatus set out in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. REACH Complying with FCC regulations. These limits are designed to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the limits for radio noise emissions...
... a circuit different from digital apparatus set out in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. REACH Complying with FCC regulations. These limits are designed to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the limits for radio noise emissions...
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...away from the existing system before using , contact your retailer. Do not place the product in your area. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are not sure about the voltage of the BIOS parameters are also... provided. vii Detailed descriptions of the electrical outlet you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. How this guide This user guide contains the information you are connected. If you add a device. •...
...away from the existing system before using , contact your retailer. Do not place the product in your area. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are not sure about the voltage of the BIOS parameters are also... provided. vii Detailed descriptions of the electrical outlet you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. How this guide This user guide contains the information you are connected. If you add a device. •...
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M4N75TD specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Multi-GPU support Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio IEEE 1394 USB AMD® Socket AM3; ASUS Noise Filter VIA® VT6308P controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports 12 x USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at midboard; 6 ports at back I/O - Supports...4 x DIMM, max. 16 GB, DDR3 2000(O.C.) / 1333 / 1066 MHz ECC / non-ECC, un-buffered memory Dual-channel memory architecture * When you install a total memory of 3 GB system memory if you are using a maximum of 4 GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize...
M4N75TD specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Multi-GPU support Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio IEEE 1394 USB AMD® Socket AM3; ASUS Noise Filter VIA® VT6308P controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports 12 x USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at midboard; 6 ports at back I/O - Supports...4 x DIMM, max. 16 GB, DDR3 2000(O.C.) / 1333 / 1066 MHz ECC / non-ECC, un-buffered memory Dual-channel memory architecture * When you install a total memory of 3 GB system memory if you are using a maximum of 4 GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize...
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Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the new 45nm manufacturing process. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-1 Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II /...memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to 5200MT/s via HyperTransort™ 3.0 based system bus. The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentations ASUS M4N75TD motherboard 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x SLI bridge cable 1 x I/O shield...
Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the new 45nm manufacturing process. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-1 Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II /...memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to 5200MT/s via HyperTransort™ 3.0 based system bus. The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentations ASUS M4N75TD motherboard 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x SLI bridge cable 1 x I/O shield...
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1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the chassis. 1-4 ASUS M4N75TD Place this side towards the rear of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. •... by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws! The edge with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, place it into the holes indicated by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 ...
1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the chassis. 1-4 ASUS M4N75TD Place this side towards the rear of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. •... by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws! The edge with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, place it into the holes indicated by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 ...
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... until it up to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! Small triangle Gold triangle 1-6 ASUS M4N75TD Do not install an Opteron™ processor on the motherboard. 2. Locate the CPU socket on this motherboard. 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Press the lever sideways to a 90°-100° angle. Position the CPU above...
... until it up to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! Small triangle Gold triangle 1-6 ASUS M4N75TD Do not install an Opteron™ processor on the motherboard. 2. Locate the CPU socket on this motherboard. 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Press the lever sideways to a 90°-100° angle. Position the CPU above...
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...Product introduction 1-7 The lever clicks on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not have to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that the heatsink fits properly on the... retention module base. • The retention module base is already installed on the side tab to connect the CPU fan connector! Do not forget to indicate that it is properly applied to plug this connector...
...Product introduction 1-7 The lever clicks on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not have to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that the heatsink fits properly on the... retention module base. • The retention module base is already installed on the side tab to connect the CPU fan connector! Do not forget to indicate that it is properly applied to plug this connector...
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... the retention module base. Push down the retention bracket lock on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Your boxed CPU heatsink and fan assembly should come with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. Align the other end of the retention bracket to the module base. 5. When the fan... on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to the retention module base. 1 2 3 4 5 3. Ensure that the retention bracket is in this connector. 1-8 ASUS M4N75TD Attach one end of the retention bracket to connect the CPU fan connector!
... the retention module base. Push down the retention bracket lock on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Your boxed CPU heatsink and fan assembly should come with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. Align the other end of the retention bracket to the module base. 5. When the fan... on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to the retention module base. 1 2 3 4 5 3. Ensure that the retention bracket is in this connector. 1-8 ASUS M4N75TD Attach one end of the retention bracket to connect the CPU fan connector!
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...value. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-9 A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is the standard way of accessing information from the higher-sized channel is dependent on a ... the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_B1 DIMM_A2 and DIMM_B2 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB and 4GB unbuffered ECC/non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may operate at a higher frequency, refer...
...value. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-9 A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is the standard way of accessing information from the higher-sized channel is dependent on a ... the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_B1 DIMM_A2 and DIMM_B2 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB and 4GB unbuffered ECC/non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may operate at a higher frequency, refer...
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... DIMM. 3 Locked Retaining Clip Always insert the DIMM into a socket in the wrong direction to unlock the DIMM. 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 1-14 ASUS M4N75TD 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Align a DIMM on the socket such that it fits in any...
... DIMM. 3 Locked Retaining Clip Always insert the DIMM into a socket in the wrong direction to unlock the DIMM. 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 1-14 ASUS M4N75TD 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Align a DIMM on the socket such that it fits in any...
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...slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI ... settings, if any. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that the cards do so may...
...slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI ... settings, if any. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that the cards do so may...
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... change the jumper setting for extra-high overvoltage ability, use the BIOS items introduced in BIOS. CPU overvoltage setting (3-pin OV_CPU) This jumper allows you install a new CPU and have not booted for more information about the CPU overvoltage setting. • DO NOT set the OV_CPU jumper to activate the advanced...
... change the jumper setting for extra-high overvoltage ability, use the BIOS items introduced in BIOS. CPU overvoltage setting (3-pin OV_CPU) This jumper allows you install a new CPU and have not booted for more information about the CPU overvoltage setting. • DO NOT set the OV_CPU jumper to activate the advanced...
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...system continues memory tuning after turning on a bare or open-case system. function. 1-18 ASUS M4N75TD switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the... at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. 1.10 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to fine-tune performance when working on the computer. This is not properly installed. Press and hold the MemOK! It takes about 30 seconds for the ...
...system continues memory tuning after turning on a bare or open-case system. function. 1-18 ASUS M4N75TD switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the... at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. 1.10 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to fine-tune performance when working on the computer. This is not properly installed. Press and hold the MemOK! It takes about 30 seconds for the ...
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...the devices will not work. • Due to chipset limitation, when set , refer to the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. 3. If you install SATA hard disk drives to the SATA connectors, you intend to SATA 5-6 connectors. The data transfer rate of SATA ports to RAID mode, all SATA... ports run at RAID mode together. • You must install Windows XP® Service Pack 2 or later version before connecting devices to create a Serial ATA RAID set using Serial ATA hard disk drives. •...
...the devices will not work. • Due to chipset limitation, when set , refer to the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. 3. If you install SATA hard disk drives to the SATA connectors, you intend to SATA 5-6 connectors. The data transfer rate of SATA ports to RAID mode, all SATA... ports run at RAID mode together. • You must install Windows XP® Service Pack 2 or later version before connecting devices to create a Serial ATA RAID set using Serial ATA hard disk drives. •...
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... Xpert feature. • If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1 or CHA_FAN2 for better thermal environment. 1-26 ASUS M4N75TD DO NOT place jumper caps...
... Xpert feature. • If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1 or CHA_FAN2 for better thermal environment. 1-26 ASUS M4N75TD DO NOT place jumper caps...
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... module cable to any of the system chassis. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. 1-28 ASUS M4N75TD Doing so will damage the motherboard! 6. Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connectors. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports...
... module cable to any of the system chassis. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. 1-28 ASUS M4N75TD Doing so will damage the motherboard! 6. Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connectors. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports...
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... to this connector, set to [HD Audio]. The serial port bracket (COM1) is for details. 9. Connect the serial port module cable to the connector, then install the module to [AC97]. Connect one end of the system chassis. If you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this...
... to this connector, set to [HD Audio]. The serial port bracket (COM1) is for details. 9. Connect the serial port module cable to the connector, then install the module to [AC97]. Connect one end of the system chassis. If you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this...
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Connect the IEEE 1394a module cable to this connector, then install the module to the IEEE 1394a connector. Doing so will damage the motherboard! 1-30 ASUS M4N75TD 10. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) This connector is for an IEEE 1394a port. Never connect a USB cable to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.
Connect the IEEE 1394a module cable to this connector, then install the module to the IEEE 1394a connector. Doing so will damage the motherboard! 1-30 ASUS M4N75TD 10. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) This connector is for an IEEE 1394a port. Never connect a USB cable to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.