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...Updating BIOS 3-1 3.2.1 ASUS Update utility 3-2 3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-4 3.2.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ...utility 3-5 3.3 BIOS setup program 3-6 3.3.1 BIOS menu screen 3-6 3.3.2 Menu bar 3-6 3.3.3 Navigation keys 3-7 3.3.4 Menu items 3-7 3.3.5 Submenu items 3-7 3.3.6 Configuration fields 3-7 3.3.7 Pop-up for Channel A/B 3-18 3.6 Advanced menu 3-19 3.6.1 CPU Configuration 3-19 3.6.2 Chipset 3-20 iv Contents 2.7.3 Internal connectors 2-28 2.7.4 Installing the optional fan 2-38 2.8 Starting up window...
...Updating BIOS 3-1 3.2.1 ASUS Update utility 3-2 3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-4 3.2.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ...utility 3-5 3.3 BIOS setup program 3-6 3.3.1 BIOS menu screen 3-6 3.3.2 Menu bar 3-6 3.3.3 Navigation keys 3-7 3.3.4 Menu items 3-7 3.3.5 Submenu items 3-7 3.3.6 Configuration fields 3-7 3.3.7 Pop-up for Channel A/B 3-18 3.6 Advanced menu 3-19 3.6.1 CPU Configuration 3-19 3.6.2 Chipset 3-20 iv Contents 2.7.3 Internal connectors 2-28 2.7.4 Installing the optional fan 2-38 2.8 Starting up window...
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...; MediaShield BIOS RAID configurations 4-15 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-21 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 4-21 4.5.2 Creating a RAID/SATA driver disk in Windows 4-21 Chapter 5: NVIDIA® SLI™ technology support 5.1 NVIDIA® SLI™ technology 5-1 5.1.1 Requirements 5-1 5.1.2 Installing two SLI-ready graphics cards 5-2 5.1.3 Installing three SLI-ready graphics...
...; MediaShield BIOS RAID configurations 4-15 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-21 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 4-21 4.5.2 Creating a RAID/SATA driver disk in Windows 4-21 Chapter 5: NVIDIA® SLI™ technology support 5.1 NVIDIA® SLI™ technology 5-1 5.1.1 Requirements 5-1 5.1.2 Installing two SLI-ready graphics cards 5-2 5.1.3 Installing three SLI-ready graphics...
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... 3.0 Gb/s port (SATA On-the-Go) * Due to Windows XP / Vista limitation, the RAID array with NVIDIA ESA (Enthusiast System Architecture) support Up to OS limitation, when installing total memory of less than 3 GB. Refer to www.asus.com for one at midboard; Coaxial / Optical S/PDIF Out ports... for the memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). ** Due to 5200 MT/s; ASUS Noise Filtering VIA® VT6315N controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports (one DIMM per channel only. M4N82 Deluxe specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Multi-GPU support VGA Expansion slots Storage ...
... 3.0 Gb/s port (SATA On-the-Go) * Due to Windows XP / Vista limitation, the RAID array with NVIDIA ESA (Enthusiast System Architecture) support Up to OS limitation, when installing total memory of less than 3 GB. Refer to www.asus.com for one at midboard; Coaxial / Optical S/PDIF Out ports... for the memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). ** Due to 5200 MT/s; ASUS Noise Filtering VIA® VT6315N controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports (one DIMM per channel only. M4N82 Deluxe specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Multi-GPU support VGA Expansion slots Storage ...
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... Thermal solutions make the system more stable and enhance the overclocking capability. ASUS M4N82 Deluxe 1-3 ASUS Green Design This motherboard and its packaging comply with quick access to the Internet and key applications before entering the Windows® OS. AI Nap With AI Nap, the system can effectively lower system temperature to safeguard consumers' health...
... Thermal solutions make the system more stable and enhance the overclocking capability. ASUS M4N82 Deluxe 1-3 ASUS Green Design This motherboard and its packaging comply with quick access to the Internet and key applications before entering the Windows® OS. AI Nap With AI Nap, the system can effectively lower system temperature to safeguard consumers' health...
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...cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. For effective use a more memory on 32-bit Windows OS, when you are installed, all DIMMs run at a higher frequency, see section 3.6 Advanced menu for manual memory frequency ... SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. For system stability, when four DIMMs are using a 32-bit Windows OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you want to install 4GB or more on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not ... the total size of 2) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 5(6-56-75-5-5-5-15) 2.1 • • ASUS M4N82 Deluxe 2-11
...cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. For effective use a more memory on 32-bit Windows OS, when you are installed, all DIMMs run at a higher frequency, see section 3.6 Advanced menu for manual memory frequency ... SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. For system stability, when four DIMMs are using a 32-bit Windows OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you want to install 4GB or more on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not ... the total size of 2) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 5(6-56-75-5-5-5-15) 2.1 • • ASUS M4N82 Deluxe 2-11
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... that you install a VGA card on the PCI Express slot (black). • 3-Way SLI™ / Hybrid SLI™ mode is supported only under Windows® Vista OS. See page 2-35 for optimum VGA performance. Chapter 2 ASUS M4N82 Deluxe 2-21 • We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running NVIDIA® SLI™ mode.
... that you install a VGA card on the PCI Express slot (black). • 3-Way SLI™ / Hybrid SLI™ mode is supported only under Windows® Vista OS. See page 2-35 for optimum VGA performance. Chapter 2 ASUS M4N82 Deluxe 2-21 • We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running NVIDIA® SLI™ mode.
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... set using these connectors, set any of the SATA ports to RAID mode, all SATA ports run at RAID mode simultaneously. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later version before connecting devices to the SATA 5 connector. If you install SATA hard disk drives to [SATA Mode] by... you set the SATA Mode select item in the BIOS to install the AHCI driver or RAID driver in the bundled support DVD before using Windows® XP SP2 or later version. • Port multipliers are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk and optical disk drives...
... set using these connectors, set any of the SATA ports to RAID mode, all SATA ports run at RAID mode simultaneously. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later version before connecting devices to the SATA 5 connector. If you install SATA hard disk drives to [SATA Mode] by... you set the SATA Mode select item in the BIOS to install the AHCI driver or RAID driver in the bundled support DVD before using Windows® XP SP2 or later version. • Port multipliers are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk and optical disk drives...
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... boot device configuration that are needed for system startup in Windows® environment. 2. Inappropriate settings of the BIOS may result in the system's failure to provide enhancements on system stability, compatibility, or performance. We recommend that requires further BIOS settings or update. ASUS M4N82 Deluxe 3-1 In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to...
... boot device configuration that are needed for system startup in Windows® environment. 2. Inappropriate settings of the BIOS may result in the system's failure to provide enhancements on system stability, compatibility, or performance. We recommend that requires further BIOS settings or update. ASUS M4N82 Deluxe 3-1 In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to...
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...that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. 2. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The ASUS Update main window appears. The ASUS Update utility is copied to : • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS...8209;down menu, and then click Next. From the Windows® desktop, click 2. Place the support DVD in Windows® environment. From the Main menu, click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 3. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through the Internet:...
...that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. 2. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The ASUS Update main window appears. The ASUS Update utility is copied to : • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS...8209;down menu, and then click Next. From the Windows® desktop, click 2. Place the support DVD in Windows® environment. From the Main menu, click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 3. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through the Internet:...
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... > ASUSUpdate. Follow the onscreen instructions to avail all its features. Select Update BIOS from a file from the Open window, then click Open. 4. M4N82DLX.ROM ASUS M4N82 Deluxe M4N82DLX Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to complete the update process. Follow the onscreen instructions to ensure system compatibility and stability. Updating the ...
... > ASUSUpdate. Follow the onscreen instructions to avail all its features. Select Update BIOS from a file from the Open window, then click Open. 4. M4N82DLX.ROM ASUS M4N82 Deluxe M4N82DLX Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to complete the update process. Follow the onscreen instructions to ensure system compatibility and stability. Updating the ...
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...for that item. 3.3.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the screen. Refer to 3.3.7 Pop-up window. 3.3.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up window 3.3.9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is user-configurable, you can change the...Field General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. Use [+] or [-] to select a field. Chapter 3 ASUS M4N82 Deluxe 3-7 Use the navigation keys to display the other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. ...
...for that item. 3.3.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the screen. Refer to 3.3.7 Pop-up window. 3.3.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up window 3.3.9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is user-configurable, you can change the...Field General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. Use [+] or [-] to select a field. Chapter 3 ASUS M4N82 Deluxe 3-7 Use the navigation keys to display the other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. ...
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... seconds] Reset User Data [No] Allows you to clear Express Gate's user data. [Reset] When setting this item to enable or disable the ASUS Express Gate feature. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Enter OS Timer [10 Seconds] Sets countdown duration that the system waits at the first screen ... run again when you save the setting to the BIOS so that provides quick access to stay at the Express Gate's first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. 3.9.2 Express Gate Allows you enter the Express Gate. Chapter 3 3-34 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Choose [Prompt User] ...
... seconds] Reset User Data [No] Allows you to clear Express Gate's user data. [Reset] When setting this item to enable or disable the ASUS Express Gate feature. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Enter OS Timer [10 Seconds] Sets countdown duration that the system waits at the first screen ... run again when you save the setting to the BIOS so that provides quick access to stay at the Express Gate's first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. 3.9.2 Express Gate Allows you enter the Express Gate. Chapter 3 3-34 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Choose [Prompt User] ...
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...Options Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults Exit system setup after saving the changes. Chapter 3 ASUS M4N82 Deluxe 3-37 If you attempt to exit the Setup program without saving your changes to the non-volatile RAM. An onboard backup battery ...a message asking if you made and restore the previously saved values. Pressing does not immediately exit this option, a confirmation window appears. When you selected are finished making your changes before exiting. Load Setup Defaults This option allows you made to the CMOS RAM...
...Options Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults Exit system setup after saving the changes. Chapter 3 ASUS M4N82 Deluxe 3-37 If you attempt to exit the Setup program without saving your changes to the non-volatile RAM. An onboard backup battery ...a message asking if you made and restore the previously saved values. Pressing does not immediately exit this option, a confirmation window appears. When you selected are finished making your changes before exiting. Load Setup Defaults This option allows you made to the CMOS RAM...
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... to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to create the ATI® RAID/AHCI driver disk. ASUS M4N82 Deluxe 4-1 The Make disk menu contains items to run the DVD. Click an item to use the devices. The contents of the user manual....folder of the support DVD are subject to avail all motherboard features. Chapter 4 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/ 64-bit XP/ Vista™ operating systems (OS). Click each menu tab and select the items you can install to change at...
... to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to create the ATI® RAID/AHCI driver disk. ASUS M4N82 Deluxe 4-1 The Make disk menu contains items to run the DVD. Click an item to use the devices. The contents of the user manual....folder of the support DVD are subject to avail all motherboard features. Chapter 4 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/ 64-bit XP/ Vista™ operating systems (OS). Click each menu tab and select the items you can install to change at...
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... correctly installed, you will find the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon on your computer. Realtek HD Audio Manager for Windows XP Configuration options Control settings window Information button Exit button Minimize button Chapter 4 Information button 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support Doubleclick on the icon to ...Driver from the support CD/DVD that came with the motherboard package. Realtek HD Audio Manager for Windows® Vista™ Set default device button Minimize button Configuration option tabs Exit button Device advanced settings Connector settings Control settings...
... correctly installed, you will find the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon on your computer. Realtek HD Audio Manager for Windows XP Configuration options Control settings window Information button Exit button Minimize button Chapter 4 Information button 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support Doubleclick on the icon to ...Driver from the support CD/DVD that came with the motherboard package. Realtek HD Audio Manager for Windows® Vista™ Set default device button Minimize button Configuration option tabs Exit button Device advanced settings Connector settings Control settings...
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...II v1.xx.xx. PC Probe II main window Chapter 4 Button Function Opens the Configuration window Opens the Report window Opens the Desktop Management Interface window Opens the Peripheral Component Interconnect window Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application... the moment you of any problem with these components. The PC Probe II icon appears in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at a healthy operating condition. Launching PC Probe4 II 1. ASUS M4N82 Deluxe 4-5
...II v1.xx.xx. PC Probe II main window Chapter 4 Button Function Opens the Configuration window Opens the Report window Opens the Desktop Management Interface window Opens the Peripheral Component Interconnect window Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application... the moment you of any problem with these components. The PC Probe II icon appears in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at a healthy operating condition. Launching PC Probe4 II 1. ASUS M4N82 Deluxe 4-5
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... by clicking Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Suite > AI Suite v1.xx. Install AI Suite from the motherboard support DVD. 2. The AI Suite main window appears. 3. If you to restore system default settings. Click to open the monitor window that displays system information such as CPU temperature.... xx. The AI Suite icon appears in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. Launch AI Suite by models. • Refer to restore the window. ASUS M4N82 Deluxe 4-7 Using AI Suite Click each utility • The screenshots in this icon ...
... by clicking Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Suite > AI Suite v1.xx. Install AI Suite from the motherboard support DVD. 2. The AI Suite main window appears. 3. If you to restore system default settings. Click to open the monitor window that displays system information such as CPU temperature.... xx. The AI Suite icon appears in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. Launch AI Suite by models. • Refer to restore the window. ASUS M4N82 Deluxe 4-7 Using AI Suite Click each utility • The screenshots in this icon ...
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... and select a Q-Fan 2 mode 4-9 After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you to set to automatically adjust depending on the AI Suite maIn window. Click the box of the CPU Q-Fan 2 or the Chassis Q-Fan 2 for more efficient system operation. Silent mode minimizes fan speed for the best cooling... display the drop-down list button Profile list appears after clicking the Enable Q-Fan 2 box. Optimal mode makes the fans adjust speed with the temperature; ASUS M4N82 Deluxe click to save the setup.
... and select a Q-Fan 2 mode 4-9 After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you to set to automatically adjust depending on the AI Suite maIn window. Click the box of the CPU Q-Fan 2 or the Chassis Q-Fan 2 for more efficient system operation. Silent mode minimizes fan speed for the best cooling... display the drop-down list button Profile list appears after clicking the Enable Q-Fan 2 box. Optimal mode makes the fans adjust speed with the temperature; ASUS M4N82 Deluxe click to save the setup.
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...Chapter 4 4-10 Chapter 4: Software support Using ASUS AI Nap 1. Press the power button again to enable AI Nap function. 3. After installing ASUS AI Suite from the motherboard support DVD, double-click the ASUS Q-Button icon in the Windows notification area to minimize the power consumption of ...your computer whenever you are away. 4.3.8 ASUS AI Nap ASUS AI Nap allows you to launch the...
...Chapter 4 4-10 Chapter 4: Software support Using ASUS AI Nap 1. Press the power button again to enable AI Nap function. 3. After installing ASUS AI Suite from the motherboard support DVD, double-click the ASUS Q-Button icon in the Windows notification area to minimize the power consumption of ...your computer whenever you are away. 4.3.8 ASUS AI Nap ASUS AI Nap allows you to launch the...
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... to the CPU documentation before using the CPU Ratio function in TurboV. ASUS M4N82 Deluxe 4-11 4.3.9 ASUS TurboV ASUS TurboV allows you to overclock the CPU frequency, CPU voltage, DRAM voltage, and CPU/NB voltage in WIndows® environment and takes effect in ASUS TurboV will not be saved to BIOS settings and will not be kept...
... to the CPU documentation before using the CPU Ratio function in TurboV. ASUS M4N82 Deluxe 4-11 4.3.9 ASUS TurboV ASUS TurboV allows you to overclock the CPU frequency, CPU voltage, DRAM voltage, and CPU/NB voltage in WIndows® environment and takes effect in ASUS TurboV will not be saved to BIOS settings and will not be kept...