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Contents Notices ...vii Safety information...viii About this guide...ix M4N82 Deluxe specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!...1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS unique features 1-3 1.3.3 ASUS intelligent performance and overclocking features........... 1-5 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.2.2 Layout contents 2-3 2.2.3 Placement direction 2-4 2.2.4 Screw holes 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit ...
Contents Notices ...vii Safety information...viii About this guide...ix M4N82 Deluxe specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!...1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS unique features 1-3 1.3.3 ASUS intelligent performance and overclocking features........... 1-5 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.2.2 Layout contents 2-3 2.2.3 Placement direction 2-4 2.2.4 Screw holes 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit ...
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...-the-Go) * Due to Windows XP / Vista limitation, the RAID array with NVIDIA ESA (Enthusiast System Architecture) support Up to 5200 MT/s; ASUS Noise Filtering VIA® VT6315N controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports (one at back panel) (continued on ports 1-4) - HyperTransport™ 3.0 ... - NVIDIA Gigabit MAC Realtek® 8211CL Gigabit PHY featuring AI NET 2 Realtek® ALC1200 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - M4N82 Deluxe specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Multi-GPU support VGA Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio IEEE 1394 Phenom™ X4 / Phenom...
...-the-Go) * Due to Windows XP / Vista limitation, the RAID array with NVIDIA ESA (Enthusiast System Architecture) support Up to 5200 MT/s; ASUS Noise Filtering VIA® VT6315N controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports (one at back panel) (continued on ports 1-4) - HyperTransport™ 3.0 ... - NVIDIA Gigabit MAC Realtek® 8211CL Gigabit PHY featuring AI NET 2 Realtek® ALC1200 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - M4N82 Deluxe specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Multi-GPU support VGA Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio IEEE 1394 Phenom™ X4 / Phenom...
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... tuning from 533MHz up to 1066MHz - M4N82 Deluxe specifications summary USB ASUS unique features Special features ASUS exclusive overclocking features Back panel I /O ports (continued on the next page) xii ASUS TurboV - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 1MHz increment - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-pipe solution - ASUS O.C. vDIMM: 35-step DRAM voltage control - ASUS Optional Fan for AM2+ / AM3 CPU...
... tuning from 533MHz up to 1066MHz - M4N82 Deluxe specifications summary USB ASUS unique features Special features ASUS exclusive overclocking features Back panel I /O ports (continued on the next page) xii ASUS TurboV - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 1MHz increment - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-pipe solution - ASUS O.C. vDIMM: 35-step DRAM voltage control - ASUS Optional Fan for AM2+ / AM3 CPU...
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M4N82 Deluxe specifications summary Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor 3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB ports 1 x IDE connector 1 x COM connector 5 x SATA connectors 1 x CPU ... ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a WOL by PME, WOR by PME, WOR by Ring, PXE Drivers Express Gate ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without...
M4N82 Deluxe specifications summary Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor 3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB ports 1 x IDE connector 1 x COM connector 5 x SATA connectors 1 x CPU ... ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a WOL by PME, WOR by PME, WOR by Ring, PXE Drivers Express Gate ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without...
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... may vary with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. User Manual ASUS M4N82 Deluxe motherboard User guide Support DVD 5 x Serial ATA cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/ 100/66 cable 1 x ASUS 2-in your package with different models. Before you for reference only. Product introduction Thank you start installing the...
... may vary with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. User Manual ASUS M4N82 Deluxe motherboard User guide Support DVD 5 x Serial ATA cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/ 100/66 cable 1 x ASUS 2-in your package with different models. Before you for reference only. Product introduction Thank you start installing the...
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...moderating power usage for critical PC components in real-time-helping save power and money! Chapter 1 1.3.2 ASUS unique features ASUS Power Solutions ASUS power solutions intelligently and automatically provide balanced computing power and energy consumption. 8+1 Phase Power Design To fully...-generation AM3 CPU's potential, the ASUS M4 Series motherboards have adopted a brand new 8-phase VRM power design. ASUS Green Design This motherboard and its packaging comply with quick access to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact of the environment. ASUS M4N82 Deluxe 1-3
...moderating power usage for critical PC components in real-time-helping save power and money! Chapter 1 1.3.2 ASUS unique features ASUS Power Solutions ASUS power solutions intelligently and automatically provide balanced computing power and energy consumption. 8+1 Phase Power Design To fully...-generation AM3 CPU's potential, the ASUS M4 Series motherboards have adopted a brand new 8-phase VRM power design. ASUS Green Design This motherboard and its packaging comply with quick access to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact of the environment. ASUS M4N82 Deluxe 1-3
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... user to overclocking. feature of real-time OC-now a reality with the ASUS TurboV. eliminates the need to overclocking, C.P.R. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. ASUS M4N82 Deluxe 1-5 After the easy setup, Turbo Key can boost performances without exiting or rebooting the OS; Chapter 1 1.3.3 ASUS intelligent performance and overclocking features TurboV Feel the adrenaline rush of the...
... user to overclocking. feature of real-time OC-now a reality with the ASUS TurboV. eliminates the need to overclocking, C.P.R. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. ASUS M4N82 Deluxe 1-5 After the easy setup, Turbo Key can boost performances without exiting or rebooting the OS; Chapter 1 1.3.3 ASUS intelligent performance and overclocking features TurboV Feel the adrenaline rush of the...
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... system and unplug the power cable before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. ASUS M4N82 Deluxe 2-1 The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before removing or plugging in soft-off mode. Chapter 2: Chapter 2 2.1 Before you proceed Hardware information...
... system and unplug the power cable before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. ASUS M4N82 Deluxe 2-1 The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before removing or plugging in soft-off mode. Chapter 2: Chapter 2 2.1 Before you proceed Hardware information...
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... sideways, then lift it up to a 90º angle. Locate the CPU socket on this motherboard. 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Chapter 2 2. Socket lever ASUS M4N82 Deluxe 2-5 The CPU socket is not compatible with AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ X4 / Athlon™ X3 / Athlon™ X2 (AM3 CPU). Ensure that...
... sideways, then lift it up to a 90º angle. Locate the CPU socket on this motherboard. 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Chapter 2 2. Socket lever ASUS M4N82 Deluxe 2-5 The CPU socket is not compatible with AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ X4 / Athlon™ X3 / Athlon™ X2 (AM3 CPU). Ensure that...
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... CPU heatsink Retention module base Your boxed CPU heatsink and fan assembly should come with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. ASUS M4N82 Deluxe 2-7 Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, ensuring that the heatsink fits properly on the retention module base. • The retention module base...
... CPU heatsink Retention module base Your boxed CPU heatsink and fan assembly should come with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. ASUS M4N82 Deluxe 2-7 Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, ensuring that the heatsink fits properly on the retention module base. • The retention module base...
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Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! Chapter 2 ASUS M4N82 Deluxe 2-9 5. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. • Do not forget to plug this connector. • This connector is backward compatible with old 3-pin CPU fan.
Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! Chapter 2 ASUS M4N82 Deluxe 2-9 5. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. • Do not forget to plug this connector. • This connector is backward compatible with old 3-pin CPU fan.
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... memory from the yellow slots for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of 2) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 5(6-56-75-5-5-5-15) 2.1 • • ASUS M4N82 Deluxe 2-11 To operate at the vendor-marked or at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are...
... memory from the yellow slots for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of 2) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 5(6-56-75-5-5-5-15) 2.1 • • ASUS M4N82 Deluxe 2-11 To operate at the vendor-marked or at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are...
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Chapter 2 M4N82 Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-1066 MHz capability Vendor Part No. Timing Dimm (Bios) Socket Voltage support A* B* C* Apacer BoxP/N:CH.02GAF.C0KK2 (78.0AG9S....
Chapter 2 M4N82 Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-1066 MHz capability Vendor Part No. Timing Dimm (Bios) Socket Voltage support A* B* C* Apacer BoxP/N:CH.02GAF.C0KK2 (78.0AG9S....
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...;•• 1.8 ••• 800-5-5-5-15 1.8 ••• 4 2.0 ••• 1.8 ••• 1.8 ••• 2.3-2.35 • • 2.0 ••• ASUS M4N82 Deluxe 2-13 Chapter 2 M4N82 Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800 MHz capability Vendor Part No.
...;•• 1.8 ••• 800-5-5-5-15 1.8 ••• 4 2.0 ••• 1.8 ••• 1.8 ••• 2.3-2.35 • • 2.0 ••• ASUS M4N82 Deluxe 2-13 Chapter 2 M4N82 Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800 MHz capability Vendor Part No.
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... DS S-POWER 10YR9N3 5(5-5-5-15) ••• UMAX D48002GP1-73BEB 2GB DS UMAX U2S24D30TP-8E 800-5-5-5-15 ••• 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 M4N82 Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800 MHz capability (continued) Vendor Part No.
... DS S-POWER 10YR9N3 5(5-5-5-15) ••• UMAX D48002GP1-73BEB 2GB DS UMAX U2S24D30TP-8E 800-5-5-5-15 ••• 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 M4N82 Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800 MHz capability (continued) Vendor Part No.
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Chapter 2 M4N82 Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667 MHz capability Vendor Apacer Apacer Apacer CORSAIR CORSAIR Crucial Crucial Crucial Crucial ELPIDA G.SKILL Part No. 78.91G92.... 51280D-30648 4 18D 51280D-30646E 4 18D 51200D-30646 4 PM64M8D2BU-3KC PM64M8D2BU-3PAC 5 1.8-1.9 1.8 1.8 1.7-1.9 1.8 1.8 1.8 1.8 1.8 1.8 1.8 1.8 1.8 1.8 1.8 1.8 1.85 1.85 1.8 1.8 1.8 Socket support A* B* C ••• ••• ••• ASUS M4N82 Deluxe 2-15
Chapter 2 M4N82 Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667 MHz capability Vendor Apacer Apacer Apacer CORSAIR CORSAIR Crucial Crucial Crucial Crucial ELPIDA G.SKILL Part No. 78.91G92.... 51280D-30648 4 18D 51280D-30646E 4 18D 51200D-30646 4 PM64M8D2BU-3KC PM64M8D2BU-3PAC 5 1.8-1.9 1.8 1.8 1.7-1.9 1.8 1.8 1.8 1.8 1.8 1.8 1.8 1.8 1.8 1.8 1.8 1.8 1.85 1.85 1.8 1.8 1.8 Socket support A* B* C ••• ••• ••• ASUS M4N82 Deluxe 2-15
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... removing DIMMs or other system components. Chapter 2 Locked Retaining Clip 2.4.4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM: 2 1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock a DIMM socket. 2. ASUS M4N82 Deluxe 2-17 To install a DIMM: 1. Press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. 1 1 DIMM notch Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the...
... removing DIMMs or other system components. Chapter 2 Locked Retaining Clip 2.4.4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM: 2 1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock a DIMM socket. 2. ASUS M4N82 Deluxe 2-17 To install a DIMM: 1. Press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. 1 1 DIMM notch Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the...
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shared - - - - - shared - - - - shared - - - - HD audio shared - - - - - - - ASUS M4N82 Deluxe 2-19 PCIE x16_2 - USB 1.0 controller 2 - - - shared - - - - Onboard SATA - - - - shared - - - - - - USB 1.0 controller 4 - - - Chapter 2 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Priority Standard function 0 1 System Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 - ...
shared - - - - - shared - - - - shared - - - - HD audio shared - - - - - - - ASUS M4N82 Deluxe 2-19 PCIE x16_2 - USB 1.0 controller 2 - - - shared - - - - Onboard SATA - - - - shared - - - - - - USB 1.0 controller 4 - - - Chapter 2 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Priority Standard function 0 1 System Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 - ...
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... Express device on the PCI Express slot (black). • 3-Way SLI™ / Hybrid SLI™ mode is supported only under Windows® Vista OS. Chapter 2 ASUS M4N82 Deluxe 2-21
... Express device on the PCI Express slot (black). • 3-Way SLI™ / Hybrid SLI™ mode is supported only under Windows® Vista OS. Chapter 2 ASUS M4N82 Deluxe 2-21