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...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 configurations 1-9 1.7.3 Installing...
...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 configurations 1-9 1.7.3 Installing...
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...; 140W CPU Support Supports 45nm CPU NVIDIA nForce® 750a SLI® Supports NVIDIA Clock Calibration (NVCC) function Up to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) Supports NVIDIA® SLI™ Technology at x8 link Supports Hybrid SLI® Technology 2 x PCIe... 4 GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3 GB. M4N75TD specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Multi-GPU support Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio IEEE 1394 USB AMD® Socket AM3; Optical S/PDIF Out port at back I/O - ...
...; 140W CPU Support Supports 45nm CPU NVIDIA nForce® 750a SLI® Supports NVIDIA Clock Calibration (NVCC) function Up to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) Supports NVIDIA® SLI™ Technology at x8 link Supports Hybrid SLI® Technology 2 x PCIe... 4 GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3 GB. M4N75TD specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Multi-GPU support Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio IEEE 1394 USB AMD® Socket AM3; Optical S/PDIF Out port at back I/O - ...
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... Overclocking protection: - Fanless Design: stylish heatsink solution - Profile - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 1MHz increment - Memory tuning from 100MHz to 2000MHz - PCIe frequency tuning from 1066MHz up to 600MHz at 0.0125V increment - M4N75TD specifications summary ASUS Unique Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Rear panel I /O ports (continued on the next page) O.C. MyLogo 2™ - vChipset (N.B.): 4-step...
... Overclocking protection: - Fanless Design: stylish heatsink solution - Profile - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 1MHz increment - Memory tuning from 100MHz to 2000MHz - PCIe frequency tuning from 1066MHz up to 600MHz at 0.0125V increment - M4N75TD specifications summary ASUS Unique Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Rear panel I /O ports (continued on the next page) O.C. MyLogo 2™ - vChipset (N.B.): 4-step...
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Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-1 It features dual-channel DDR3 1333 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to 5200MT/s via HyperTransort™ 3.0 based system bus. Phenom™ II / Athlon™ ...cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M4N75TD motherboard! 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 ...
Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-1 It features dual-channel DDR3 1333 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to 5200MT/s via HyperTransort™ 3.0 based system bus. Phenom™ II / Athlon™ ...cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M4N75TD motherboard! 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 ...
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... boost by simply unlocking the extra cores, without performing complicated BIOS changes. ASUS M4N75TD also features an extra 1-phase power for the world's ultimate gaming PC. This enhances system performance in 3D graphics and other memory demanding applications. 1.3.2 ASUS Unique Features ASUS Express Gate Express Gate is able to determine failsafe settings that allows two...
... boost by simply unlocking the extra cores, without performing complicated BIOS changes. ASUS M4N75TD also features an extra 1-phase power for the world's ultimate gaming PC. This enhances system performance in 3D graphics and other memory demanding applications. 1.3.2 ASUS Unique Features ASUS Express Gate Express Gate is able to determine failsafe settings that allows two...
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...) sockets. The system maps the total size 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... capacity counts in Channel A and Channel B. DDR3 modules are developed for the OS can be about 3GB or less. Any excess memory from a memory module. The figure illustrates the location of the lower-sized channel for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with the same ...
...) sockets. The system maps the total size 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... capacity counts in Channel A and Channel B. DDR3 modules are developed for the OS can be about 3GB or less. Any excess memory from a memory module. The figure illustrates the location of the lower-sized channel for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with the same ...
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...• C*: Supports four modules inserted into both the blue slots and the black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. DDR3-10666MHz capability Vendor Part No. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-13 Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM...2GB DS - - - - • • • 1GB DS Qimonda IDSH51-03A1F1C-10F 7 - • • Side(s): SS - Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. Crucial Crucial Crucial Crucial Crucial Crucial ELPIDA ELPIDA ELPIDA ELPIDA ELPIDA ELPIDA Hynix Hynix Hynix Hynix KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON...
...• C*: Supports four modules inserted into both the blue slots and the black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. DDR3-10666MHz capability Vendor Part No. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-13 Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM...2GB DS - - - - • • • 1GB DS Qimonda IDSH51-03A1F1C-10F 7 - • • Side(s): SS - Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. Crucial Crucial Crucial Crucial Crucial Crucial ELPIDA ELPIDA ELPIDA ELPIDA ELPIDA ELPIDA Hynix Hynix Hynix Hynix KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON...
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... from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on... you to the chipset behavior, AC power off and on the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before rebooting the system. 1-16 ASUS M4N75TD You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system ...
... from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on... you to the chipset behavior, AC power off and on the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before rebooting the system. 1-16 ASUS M4N75TD You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system ...
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... system reboots and test the next set of failsafe settings. To stop memory tuning, turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on a bare or open-case system. function. 1-18 ASUS M4N75TD function. • Press the MemOK! A messgae will reboot the computer and start...
... system reboots and test the next set of failsafe settings. To stop memory tuning, turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on a bare or open-case system. function. 1-18 ASUS M4N75TD function. • Press the MemOK! A messgae will reboot the computer and start...
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.... • Hybrid SLI technology is supported by Windows® Vista™ / 7 only. • Hybrid SLI technology requires at least 2GB system memory to activate. • GeForce Boost supports up to two displays simultaneously (both connected to either the mGPU or the dGPU). • When two or...the Hybrid SLI mode is disabled and the multi-display mode is not needed. HybridPower cannot be connected to learn the supported GPUs. 1-36 ASUS M4N75TD Go to www.nvidia.com/hybridsli to the mGPU. 1.14.2 NVIDIA® Hybrid SLI™ technology The motherboard supports the NVIDIA®...
.... • Hybrid SLI technology is supported by Windows® Vista™ / 7 only. • Hybrid SLI technology requires at least 2GB system memory to activate. • GeForce Boost supports up to two displays simultaneously (both connected to either the mGPU or the dGPU). • When two or...the Hybrid SLI mode is disabled and the multi-display mode is not needed. HybridPower cannot be connected to learn the supported GPUs. 1-36 ASUS M4N75TD Go to www.nvidia.com/hybridsli to the mGPU. 1.14.2 NVIDIA® Hybrid SLI™ technology The motherboard supports the NVIDIA®...
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... menu allows you want the Serial ATA hard disk drives to use the Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI), set this menu. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2-10 ASUS M4N75TD Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. BIOS Information Displays the auto-detected...
... menu allows you want the Serial ATA hard disk drives to use the Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI), set this menu. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2-10 ASUS M4N75TD Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. BIOS Information Displays the auto-detected...
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... 600. Use the and keys to the system bus and PCI bus. Configuration options: [Manual] [Auto] [D.O.C.P] The following items vary depending on the CPU and memory modules you install on the motherboard. Configuration options: [DDR3-1600MHz] [DDR3-1800MHz] [DDR3-1866MHz] [DDR3-2000MHz] 2.5.2 CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you set the Ai Overclock...
... 600. Use the and keys to the system bus and PCI bus. Configuration options: [Manual] [Auto] [D.O.C.P] The following items vary depending on the CPU and memory modules you install on the motherboard. Configuration options: [DDR3-1600MHz] [DDR3-1800MHz] [DDR3-1866MHz] [DDR3-2000MHz] 2.5.2 CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you set the Ai Overclock...
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....9us] [163.8us] [327.7us] [655.4us] [1.31ms] [2.62ms] [5.24ms] [10.49ms] [20.97ms] [42.00ms] [84.00ms] 2-16 ASUS M4N75TD NVIDIA Core Calibration [Disabled] Allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DRAM SCRUB REDIRECT [Enabled] Enables or disables the DRAM...full computing of the processor. Set this item to [Basic], [Good], or [Max] to allow hardware to report and correct memory errors automatically, maintaining system integrity. Use the and keys to adjust the NVCC voltage for Core 0/1/2/3. 2.6.2 Chipset The Chipset menu allows...
....9us] [163.8us] [327.7us] [655.4us] [1.31ms] [2.62ms] [5.24ms] [10.49ms] [20.97ms] [42.00ms] [84.00ms] 2-16 ASUS M4N75TD NVIDIA Core Calibration [Disabled] Allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DRAM SCRUB REDIRECT [Enabled] Enables or disables the DRAM...full computing of the processor. Set this item to [Basic], [Good], or [Max] to allow hardware to report and correct memory errors automatically, maintaining system integrity. Use the and keys to adjust the NVCC voltage for Core 0/1/2/3. 2.6.2 Chipset The Chipset menu allows...
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... Flash. This is 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 next time ...recommend that the user data will run again when you enter the Express Gate environment after clearing its settings. 2.9.3 ASUS O.C. Reset User Data [No] Allows you to load. Profile This item allows you to the BIOS Flash. You...store or load multiple BIOS settings. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-24 ASUS M4N75TD Start O.C. Add Your CMOS Profile.
... Flash. This is 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 next time ...recommend that the user data will run again when you enter the Express Gate environment after clearing its settings. 2.9.3 ASUS O.C. Reset User Data [No] Allows you to load. Profile This item allows you to the BIOS Flash. You...store or load multiple BIOS settings. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-24 ASUS M4N75TD Start O.C. Add Your CMOS Profile.