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Motherboard M4N82 Deluxe
Motherboard M4N82 Deluxe
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......iii 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...
......iii 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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...SATA On-the-Go) NVIDIA Gigabit MAC Realtek® 8211CL Gigabit PHY featuring AI NET 2 Realtek® ALC1200 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - ASUS Noise Filtering VIA® VT6315N controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports (one at back panel) (continued on ports 1-4) - Hence, a total installed... architecture * Due to AMD® CPU limitation, DDR2 1066 MHz is recommended. *** Refer to www.asus.com for one DIMM per channel only. M4N82 Deluxe specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Multi-GPU support VGA Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio IEEE 1394 Phenom...
...SATA On-the-Go) NVIDIA Gigabit MAC Realtek® 8211CL Gigabit PHY featuring AI NET 2 Realtek® ALC1200 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - ASUS Noise Filtering VIA® VT6315N controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports (one at back panel) (continued on ports 1-4) - Hence, a total installed... architecture * Due to AMD® CPU limitation, DDR2 1066 MHz is recommended. *** Refer to www.asus.com for one DIMM per channel only. M4N82 Deluxe specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Multi-GPU support VGA Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio IEEE 1394 Phenom...
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...Overclocking protection: - 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 EPU (for Water-cooling or Passive-Cooling only - ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS EZ DIY -...12 x USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at midboard; 6 ports at 65ºC) ASUS MyLogo 2™ Intelligent overclocking tools: - ASUS Turbo Key Precision Tweaker 2: - AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner) - ASUS TurboV - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - vHT Bus: 16-step Chipset voltage control - vChipset: 16...
...Overclocking protection: - 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 EPU (for Water-cooling or Passive-Cooling only - ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS EZ DIY -...12 x USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at midboard; 6 ports at 65ºC) ASUS MyLogo 2™ Intelligent overclocking tools: - ASUS Turbo Key Precision Tweaker 2: - AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner) - ASUS TurboV - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - vHT Bus: 16-step Chipset voltage control - vChipset: 16...
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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 Fan connector 2 x Chassis Fan connectors 1 x Power Fan connector 1 x IEEE1394a connector Front panel audio connector 1 x S/PDIF Out header CD audio in 24-pin ATX...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) *...
...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 Fan connector 2 x Chassis Fan connectors 1 x Power Fan connector 1 x IEEE1394a connector Front panel audio connector 1 x S/PDIF Out header CD audio in 24-pin ATX...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) *...
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... floppy disk drive cable is purchased separately. • The illustrated items above are for buying an ASUS® M4N82 Deluxe motherboard! Actual product specifications 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 Serial ATA cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/ 100/66 cable...
... floppy disk drive cable is purchased separately. • The illustrated items above are for buying an ASUS® M4N82 Deluxe motherboard! Actual product specifications 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 Serial ATA cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/ 100/66 cable...
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... AM3 CPU's potential, the ASUS M4 Series motherboards have adopted a brand new 8-phase VRM power design. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions ASUS Quiet Thermal solutions make the system more stable and enhance the overclocking capability. ASUS Green Design This motherboard and its packaging comply with ...OS. ASUS EPU The ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) provides total system power management by power surges from damage caused by detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power usage for critical PC components in real-time-helping save power and money! ASUS M4N82 Deluxe 1-3...
... AM3 CPU's potential, the ASUS M4 Series motherboards have adopted a brand new 8-phase VRM power design. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions ASUS Quiet Thermal solutions make the system more stable and enhance the overclocking capability. ASUS Green Design This motherboard and its packaging comply with ...OS. ASUS EPU The ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) provides total system power management by power surges from damage caused by detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power usage for critical PC components in real-time-helping save power and money! ASUS M4N82 Deluxe 1-3...
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... features TurboV Feel the adrenaline rush of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to overclocking. feature of real-time OC-now a reality with the ASUS TurboV. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R.... When the system hangs due to turn the PC power button into a physical overclocking button. Moreover, the ASUS OC profiles in different scenarios. ASUS M4N82 Deluxe 1-5 After the easy setup, Turbo Key can boost performances without exiting or rebooting the OS; Simply shut down and reboot...
... features TurboV Feel the adrenaline rush of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to overclocking. feature of real-time OC-now a reality with the ASUS TurboV. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R.... When the system hangs due to turn the PC power button into a physical overclocking button. Moreover, the ASUS OC profiles in different scenarios. ASUS M4N82 Deluxe 1-5 After the easy setup, Turbo Key can boost performances without exiting or rebooting the OS; Simply shut down and reboot...
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... sleep mode, or in any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is a reminder that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ASUS M4N82 Deluxe 2-1 The illustration below shows the location of the following ...precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power...
... sleep mode, or in any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is a reminder that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ASUS M4N82 Deluxe 2-1 The illustration below shows the location of the following ...precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power...
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otherwise, the CPU will not fit in completely. Locate the CPU socket on this motherboard. 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Socket lever ASUS M4N82 Deluxe 2-5 Chapter 2 2. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to a 90º angle. The CPU socket is lifted up to a 90...
otherwise, the CPU will not fit in completely. Locate the CPU socket on this motherboard. 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Socket lever ASUS M4N82 Deluxe 2-5 Chapter 2 2. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to a 90º angle. The CPU socket is lifted up to a 90...
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... 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 properly applied to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. ASUS M4N82 Deluxe 2-7 Chapter 2 Retention...Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, ensuring that a Thermal Interface Material is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1.
... 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 properly applied to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. ASUS M4N82 Deluxe 2-7 Chapter 2 Retention...Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, ensuring that a Thermal Interface Material is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1.
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When the fan and heatsink assembly is backward compatible with old 3-pin CPU fan. 5. Chapter 2 ASUS M4N82 Deluxe 2-9 Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. • This connector is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. • Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector!
When the fan and heatsink assembly is backward compatible with old 3-pin CPU fan. 5. Chapter 2 ASUS M4N82 Deluxe 2-9 Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. • This connector is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. • Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector!
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...some memory modules for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. For effective use a more on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 256 megabit (Mb) chips or less. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent... 32-bit Windows OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you do any of accessing information from a memory module. Chapter 2 ASUS M4N82 Deluxe 2-11 To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, see section 3.6 Advanced menu for the dual-channel configuration. The system maps...
...some memory modules for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. For effective use a more on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 256 megabit (Mb) chips or less. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent... 32-bit Windows OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you do any of accessing information from a memory module. Chapter 2 ASUS M4N82 Deluxe 2-11 To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, see section 3.6 Advanced menu for the dual-channel configuration. The system maps...
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... BoxP/N: TXDD4096M1066HC5DC-D (TXDD2048M1066HC5-D) 4GB (Kit of 2) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 5-5-5-15 2.2-2.3 • • 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Chapter 2 M4N82 Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-1066 MHz capability Vendor Part No.
... BoxP/N: TXDD4096M1066HC5DC-D (TXDD2048M1066HC5-D) 4GB (Kit of 2) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 5-5-5-15 2.2-2.3 • • 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Chapter 2 M4N82 Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-1066 MHz capability Vendor Part No.
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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. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip 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. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip 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. 78.91G92.9K5 ... 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. 78.91G92.9K5 ... 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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... damaging the DIMM. 3. Align a DIMM on the socket such that it flips out with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. ASUS M4N82 Deluxe 2-17 To install a DIMM: 1. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other...one direction. Chapter 2 Locked Retaining Clip 2.4.4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM: 2 1. Press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to unlock a DIMM socket. 2. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to ...
... damaging the DIMM. 3. Align a DIMM on the socket such that it flips out with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. ASUS M4N82 Deluxe 2-17 To install a DIMM: 1. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other...one direction. Chapter 2 Locked Retaining Clip 2.4.4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM: 2 1. Press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to unlock a DIMM socket. 2. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to ...
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...USB 1.0 controller 2 - - - shared - - - - shared - - - - shared - - HD audio shared - - - - - - - ASUS M4N82 Deluxe 2-19 Redirect to IRQ#9 4 12 Communications Port (COM1)* 5 13 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering* 6 14 Reserved 7 15 Reserved 8 3 System CMOS/Real Time... PCI Steering* 11 6 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering* 12 7 Reserved 13 8 Numeric Data Processor 14 9 Primary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCIE x16_1 shared - - - - - - - USB 1.0 controller 3 - - - shared - - - - USB ...
...USB 1.0 controller 2 - - - shared - - - - shared - - - - shared - - HD audio shared - - - - - - - ASUS M4N82 Deluxe 2-19 Redirect to IRQ#9 4 12 Communications Port (COM1)* 5 13 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering* 6 14 Reserved 7 15 Reserved 8 3 System CMOS/Real Time... PCI Steering* 11 6 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering* 12 7 Reserved 13 8 Numeric Data Processor 14 9 Primary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCIE x16_1 shared - - - - - - - USB 1.0 controller 3 - - - shared - - - - USB ...
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... for optimum VGA performance. See page 2-35 for details. • We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running NVIDIA® SLI™ mode. Chapter 2 ASUS M4N82 Deluxe 2-21
... for optimum VGA performance. See page 2-35 for details. • We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running NVIDIA® SLI™ mode. Chapter 2 ASUS M4N82 Deluxe 2-21