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...-channel memory architecture * Due to OS limitation, when installing total memory of less than 3 GB. ASUS Noise Filtering VIA® VT6315N controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports (one at back I/O - one... Out ports at midboard; Hence, a total installed memory of 4 GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operation system may only recognize less than 3 GB is only supported on ... page) xi Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-Streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking - M4N82 Deluxe specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Multi-GPU support VGA Expansion slots Storage LAN...
...-channel memory architecture * Due to OS limitation, when installing total memory of less than 3 GB. ASUS Noise Filtering VIA® VT6315N controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports (one at back I/O - one... Out ports at midboard; Hence, a total installed memory of 4 GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operation system may only recognize less than 3 GB is only supported on ... page) xi Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-Streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking - M4N82 Deluxe specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Multi-GPU support VGA Expansion slots Storage LAN...
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...helping save power and money! ASUS Green Design This motherboard and its packaging comply with quick access to the Internet and key applications before entering the Windows® OS. ASUS EPU is an ASUS exclusive OS that provides you ...and energy consumption. 8+1 Phase Power Design To fully unleash the next-generation AM3 CPU's potential, the ASUS M4 Series motherboards have adopted a brand new 8-phase VRM power design. Furthermore, high quality power components can continue ...system can effectively lower system temperature to integrated memory/HT controller. ASUS M4N82 Deluxe 1-3
...helping save power and money! ASUS Green Design This motherboard and its packaging comply with quick access to the Internet and key applications before entering the Windows® OS. ASUS EPU is an ASUS exclusive OS that provides you ...and energy consumption. 8+1 Phase Power Design To fully unleash the next-generation AM3 CPU's potential, the ASUS M4 Series motherboards have adopted a brand new 8-phase VRM power design. Furthermore, high quality power components can continue ...system can effectively lower system temperature to integrated memory/HT controller. ASUS M4N82 Deluxe 1-3
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...Mb) chips or less. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for single-channel operation. • Due to CPU limitation, DDR2... higher-sized channel is then mapped for the OS can be about 3GB or less. Chapter 2 ASUS M4N82 Deluxe 2-11 For optimum compatibility, it is supported by AM3/AM2+ CPU for better overclocking capability. •... channel only. 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 efficient memory cooling system to ...
...Mb) chips or less. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for single-channel operation. • Due to CPU limitation, DDR2... higher-sized channel is then mapped for the OS can be about 3GB or less. Chapter 2 ASUS M4N82 Deluxe 2-11 For optimum compatibility, it is supported by AM3/AM2+ CPU for better overclocking capability. •... channel only. 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 efficient memory cooling system to ...
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... the list of 3-Way SLI™ / Hybrid SLI™-supported graphics cards. • Connect a rear chassis fan to x1 mode for optimum VGA performance. Chapter 2 ASUS M4N82 Deluxe 2-21 • We recommend that you install a VGA card on the primary (blue) PCI Express slots, and install any other x4 PCIe cards simultaneously, the... slots and use other PCI Express device on the PCI Express slot (black). • 3-Way SLI™ / Hybrid SLI™ mode is supported only under Windows® Vista OS.
... the list of 3-Way SLI™ / Hybrid SLI™-supported graphics cards. • Connect a rear chassis fan to x1 mode for optimum VGA performance. Chapter 2 ASUS M4N82 Deluxe 2-21 • We recommend that you install a VGA card on the primary (blue) PCI Express slots, and install any other x4 PCIe cards simultaneously, the... slots and use other PCI Express device on the PCI Express slot (black). • 3-Way SLI™ / Hybrid SLI™ mode is supported only under Windows® Vista OS.
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.... Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to boot. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility: Restores the BIOS using the current version of this motherboard. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a...ASUS M4N82 Deluxe 3-1 Chapter 3 Chapter 3: 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for system startup in Windows® environment. 2. We recommend that you to manage and update the motherboard...
.... Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to boot. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility: Restores the BIOS using the current version of this motherboard. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a...ASUS M4N82 Deluxe 3-1 Chapter 3 Chapter 3: 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for system startup in Windows® environment. 2. We recommend that you to manage and update the motherboard...
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... utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Select Update BIOS from a file from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. M4N82DLX.ROM ASUS M4N82 Deluxe M4N82DLX Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to complete the update process. See section 3.10 Exit Menu...
... utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Select Update BIOS from a file from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. M4N82DLX.ROM ASUS M4N82 Deluxe M4N82DLX Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to complete the update process. See section 3.10 Exit Menu...
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...scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are the navigation keys for that menu. Refer to 3.3.7 Pop-up window. 3.3.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to another. 3.3.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the screen. 3.3.3 Navigation keys At the bottom right ...the specific items for that particular menu. The navigation keys may differ from one screen 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 value of the field opposite the item. Chapter 3 ASUS M4N82 Deluxe 3-7
...scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are the navigation keys for that menu. Refer to 3.3.7 Pop-up window. 3.3.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to another. 3.3.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the screen. 3.3.3 Navigation keys At the bottom right ...the specific items for that particular menu. The navigation keys may differ from one screen 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 value of the field opposite the item. Chapter 3 ASUS M4N82 Deluxe 3-7
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...restore the previously saved values. Discard Changes This option allows you to discard the selections you made to the Setup program. Chapter 3 ASUS M4N82 Deluxe 3-37 An onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on the Setup menus. Select Ok to the CMOS RAM. ...F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. When you select this option, a confirmation window appears. Select Exit & Save Changes or make other than System Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation before exiting...
...restore the previously saved values. Discard Changes This option allows you to discard the selections you made to the Setup program. Chapter 3 ASUS M4N82 Deluxe 3-37 An onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on the Setup menus. Select Ok to the CMOS RAM. ...F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. When you select this option, a confirmation window appears. Select Exit & Save Changes or make other than System Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation before exiting...
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... If Autorun is enabled in this chapter for reference only. Click an item 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). The Manual menu contains...Refer to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to create the ATI® RAID/AHCI driver disk. The Make disk menu contains items to run the DVD. ASUS M4N82 Deluxe 4-1 Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice....
... If Autorun is enabled in this chapter for reference only. Click an item 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). The Manual menu contains...Refer to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to create the ATI® RAID/AHCI driver disk. The Make disk menu contains items to run the DVD. ASUS M4N82 Deluxe 4-1 Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice....
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... PC Probe II icon appears in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at a healthy operating condition. Because PC Probe II is software-based, you can start monitoring your computer is a utility that your computer the moment you of any problem with these components. ASUS M4N82 Deluxe 4-5 The PC Probe II main window appears. 3.
... PC Probe II icon appears in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at a healthy operating condition. Because PC Probe II is software-based, you can start monitoring your computer is a utility that your computer the moment you of any problem with these components. ASUS M4N82 Deluxe 4-5 The PC Probe II main window appears. 3.
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... Normal button to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. ASUS M4N82 Deluxe 4-7 The AI Suite main window appears. 3. If you to restore the window. Launching AI Suite 1. Install AI Suite from the motherboard support DVD. 2. Using AI Suite Click each utility • The screenshots in...
... Normal button to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. ASUS M4N82 Deluxe 4-7 The AI Suite main window appears. 3. If you to restore the window. Launching AI Suite 1. Install AI Suite from the motherboard support DVD. 2. Using AI Suite Click each utility • The screenshots in...
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... for the best cooling effect. Click the box of the CPU Q-Fan 2 or the Chassis Q-Fan 2 for quiet fan operation; ASUS M4N82 Deluxe click to automatically adjust depending on the AI Suite maIn window. Click the drop-down list button Profile list appears after clicking the Enable Q-Fan 2 box. Enable Q-Fan 2 box drop-down...
... for the best cooling effect. Click the box of the CPU Q-Fan 2 or the Chassis Q-Fan 2 for quiet fan operation; ASUS M4N82 Deluxe click to automatically adjust depending on the AI Suite maIn window. Click the drop-down list button Profile list appears after clicking the Enable Q-Fan 2 box. Enable Q-Fan 2 box drop-down...
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... Windows starts. • For system stability, set ASUS EPU to High Performance Mode while using the CPU Ratio function in ASUS TurboV will not be saved to BIOS settings and will not be kept on the next system boot. Load existing ASUS Turbo profiles. ASUS M4N82 Deluxe 4-11 Install the ASUS TurboV utility from the motherboard support DVD. 2. Launching ASUS...
... Windows starts. • For system stability, set ASUS EPU to High Performance Mode while using the CPU Ratio function in ASUS TurboV will not be saved to BIOS settings and will not be kept on the next system boot. Load existing ASUS Turbo profiles. ASUS M4N82 Deluxe 4-11 Install the ASUS TurboV utility from the motherboard support DVD. 2. Launching ASUS...
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...hard disk drives is best suited for this setup. RAID 5 stripes both RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations. For Windows XP, If you to configure Serial ATA hard disk drives as it contains a complete copy of the data in... RAID configuration provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to section 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk for this setup. The motherboard supports the following RAID configurations: RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1 and JBOD. 4.4.1 RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping)...use an existing drive and a new drive for this setup. Chapter 4 ASUS M4N82 Deluxe 4-13
...hard disk drives is best suited for this setup. RAID 5 stripes both RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations. For Windows XP, If you to configure Serial ATA hard disk drives as it contains a complete copy of the data in... RAID configuration provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to section 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk for this setup. The motherboard supports the following RAID configurations: RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1 and JBOD. 4.4.1 RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping)...use an existing drive and a new drive for this setup. Chapter 4 ASUS M4N82 Deluxe 4-13
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... utility. • The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are the navigation keys. Chapter 4 ASUS M4N82 Deluxe 4-15 Define a New Array - These keys allow you to install the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions. During POST, press to re-enter your screen. •...® RAID configuration, refer to the "NVIDIA® RAID User Guide" found in your computer. 2. Boot up your motherboard support DVD. • When using Windows® XP operating system, ensure to move through and select menu options. otherwise, the system will not recognize your RAID setup...
... utility. • The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are the navigation keys. Chapter 4 ASUS M4N82 Deluxe 4-15 Define a New Array - These keys allow you to install the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions. During POST, press to re-enter your screen. •...® RAID configuration, refer to the "NVIDIA® RAID User Guide" found in your computer. 2. Boot up your motherboard support DVD. • When using Windows® XP operating system, ensure to move through and select menu options. otherwise, the system will not recognize your RAID setup...
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... 7. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation. Chapter 4 ASUS M4N82 Deluxe 4-21 Start Windows®. 2. To install the RAID driver in Windows® Vista: 1. You have to complete the process. 4.5.2 Creating a RAID/SATA driver disk in Windows® To create a RAID driver disk in a RAID set. Follow...select NVIDIA RAID Driver. 3. Insert the floppy disk/USB device with RAID driver into the floppy drive then press . 8. Place the motherboard support DVD into the floppy disk drive/USB port. 2. Go to the Make Disk menu, and then click NVIDIA 32/64bit XP/...
... 7. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation. Chapter 4 ASUS M4N82 Deluxe 4-21 Start Windows®. 2. To install the RAID driver in Windows® Vista: 1. You have to complete the process. 4.5.2 Creating a RAID/SATA driver disk in Windows® To create a RAID driver disk in a RAID set. Follow...select NVIDIA RAID Driver. 3. Insert the floppy disk/USB device with RAID driver into the floppy drive then press . 8. Place the motherboard support DVD into the floppy disk drive/USB port. 2. Go to the Make Disk menu, and then click NVIDIA 32/64bit XP/...
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ASUS M4N82 Deluxe 5-1 See page 2-34 for details. • We recommend that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power required by Windows® Vista™ operating system only. • Visit the NVIDIA zone website (http://www.nzone.com) for better ... units (GPU) graphics cards. Chapter 5: 5.1 Chapter 5 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology support NVIDIA® SLI™ technology The motherboard supports the NVIDIA® SLI™ (Scalable Link Interface) technology that your graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA SLI technology. Download the ...
ASUS M4N82 Deluxe 5-1 See page 2-34 for details. • We recommend that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power required by Windows® Vista™ operating system only. • Visit the NVIDIA zone website (http://www.nzone.com) for better ... units (GPU) graphics cards. Chapter 5: 5.1 Chapter 5 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology support NVIDIA® SLI™ technology The motherboard supports the NVIDIA® SLI™ (Scalable Link Interface) technology that your graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA SLI technology. Download the ...
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From the Personalization window, select Display Settings. Chapter 5 B2. B4. Select the NVIDIA GeForce tab, and then click Start the NVIDIA Control Panel. B3. ASUS M4N82 Deluxe 5-5 From the Display Settings dialog box, click Advanced Settings.
From the Personalization window, select Display Settings. Chapter 5 B2. B4. Select the NVIDIA GeForce tab, and then click Start the NVIDIA Control Panel. B3. ASUS M4N82 Deluxe 5-5 From the Display Settings dialog box, click Advanced Settings.
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Chapter 5 5.2 NVIDIA® Hybrid SLI® Technology The motherboard supports the NVIDIA® Hybrid SLI® technology with the onboard motherboard GPU (mGPU). • This motherboard supports GeForce Boost only. GeForce® Boost enhances the performance of NVIDIA discrete Graphics Process Units...SLI technology is supported by certain set of Frame Buffer carve out for the motherboard GPU ASUS M4N82 Deluxe 5-7 Go to www.nvidia.com/ hybridsli to the dGPU). • GeForce Boost are supported by Windows® Vista™ only. • Hybrid SLI technology requires at least ...
Chapter 5 5.2 NVIDIA® Hybrid SLI® Technology The motherboard supports the NVIDIA® Hybrid SLI® technology with the onboard motherboard GPU (mGPU). • This motherboard supports GeForce Boost only. GeForce® Boost enhances the performance of NVIDIA discrete Graphics Process Units...SLI technology is supported by certain set of Frame Buffer carve out for the motherboard GPU ASUS M4N82 Deluxe 5-7 Go to www.nvidia.com/ hybridsli to the dGPU). • GeForce Boost are supported by Windows® Vista™ only. • Hybrid SLI technology requires at least ...