Asus Computer Hardware M3N HT User Manual

M3N-HT  
Deluxe Series  
 
Contents  
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Contents  
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ASUS MyLogo2............................................................ 5-9  
AI Audio 2 (SoundMAX® High Definition Audio utility)... 5-13  
NVIDIA® SLI™ technology support  
Enabling the NVIDIA® SLI™ technology in Windows® .... 6-6  
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Notices  
Federal Communications Commission Statement  
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the  
following two conditions:  
This device may not cause harmful interference, and  
This device must accept any interference received including interference that  
may cause undesired operation.  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a  
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are  
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a  
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio  
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer’s  
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,  
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If  
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,  
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is  
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following  
measures:  
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  
Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the  
receiver is connected.  
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.  
The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is  
required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modifications  
to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance  
could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.  
Canadian Department of Communications Statement  
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions  
from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the  
Canadian Department of Communications.  
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.  
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Safety information  
Electrical safety  
To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the  
electrical outlet before relocating the system.  
When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power  
cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If  
possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add  
a device.  
Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure  
that all power cables are unplugged.  
Seek professional assistance before using an adpater or extension cord.  
These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit.  
Make sure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If  
you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact  
your local power company.  
If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified  
service technician or your retailer.  
Operation safety  
Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all  
the manuals that came with the package.  
Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the  
power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer  
immediately.  
To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from  
connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.  
Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in  
any area where it may become wet.  
Place the product on a stable surface.  
If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified  
service technician or your retailer.  
This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical,  
electronic equipment, and mercury-containing button cell battery) should not  
be placed in municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic  
products.  
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About this guide  
This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring  
the motherboard.  
How this guide is organized  
This guide contains the following parts:  
Chapter 1: Product introduction  
This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new  
technology it supports.  
Chapter 2: Hardware information  
This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform  
when installing system components. It includes description of the switches,  
jumpers, and connectors on the motherboard.  
Chapter 3: Powering up  
This chapter describes the power up sequence and ways of shutting down  
the system.  
Chapter 4: BIOS setup  
This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup  
menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.  
Chapter 5: Software support  
This chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that comes with the  
motherboard package and the software.  
Chapter 6: NVIDIA® SLI™ support  
This chapter describes the NVIDIA SLI™ feature and shows the graphics  
card installation procedures.  
Where to find more information  
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and  
software updates.  
1.  
2.  
ASUS websites  
The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and  
software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.  
Optional documentation  
Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty  
flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not  
part of the standard package.  
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Conventions used in this guide  
To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following  
symbols used throughout this manual.  
DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself  
when trying to complete a task.  
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components  
when trying to complete a task.  
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a  
task.  
NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a  
task.  
Typography  
Bold text  
Italics  
Indicates a menu or an item to select.  
Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.  
<Key>  
Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign  
means that you must press the enclosed key.  
Example: <Enter> means that you must press the  
Enter or Return key.  
<Key1+Key2+Key3>  
If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the  
key names are linked with a plus sign (+).  
Example: <Ctrl+Alt+D>  
Command  
Means that you must type the command exactly  
as shown, then supply the required item or value  
enclosed in brackets.  
Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line:  
afudos �M3NHTDLX.BIN  
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M3N-HT Deluxe Series  
specifications summary  
AMD® Socket AM2+ Phenom™ FX / Phenom / Athlon™ /  
CPU  
Sempron™ processor  
AMD® Socket AM2 Athlon 64 X2 / Athlon 64 FX /  
Athlon 64 / Sempron processor  
AMD® Cool’n’Quiet™ Technology  
NVIDIA® nForce 780a SLI  
Chipset  
Up to 5200 MT/s; HyperTransport™ 3.0 interface for  
AM2+ CPU  
System bus  
2000 / 1600 MT/s for AM2 CPU  
Dual-channel memory architecture  
Memory  
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4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support unbufferred  
�CC/non�CC DDR2 1066/00/667/533 MHz  
memory modules  
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Supports up to 8 GB system memory  
*DDR2 1066 is supported by AM2+ CPUs only. Refer to  
www.asus.com for the supported CPU models and the  
Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).  
Integrated NVIDIA® GPU  
VGA  
Hybrid SLI Support (supports Windows® Vista only)  
Maximum shared memory of 512MB  
Supports HDMI™ Technology with max. resolution up to  
1920 x 1200  
Supports DVI with max. resolution up to 1920 x 1440  
@60Hz  
Supports D-Sub with max. resolution up to 1920 x 1440  
@75Hz  
HDMI/DVI/RGB support  
Supports Microsoft® DirectX® 10, OpenGL® 2.0,  
Pixel Shader 4.0  
Support PCIe 2.0/1.0 architecture  
3 x PCIe x16 support NVIDIA® 3-way SLI™ Tech @ dual  
x16 mode or triple x8  
1 x PCIe x1  
Expansion slots  
Storage  
2 x PCI 2.2  
Chipset:  
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6 x SATA 3 Gb/s connectors  
(Use SATA 1-4 connectors for IDE mode)  
NVIDIA® MediaShield RAID supports RAID 0, RAID1,  
RAID 0+1, RAID 5 and JBOD  
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1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66/33  
Marvell® 6111 SATA controller  
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1 x External SATA 3Gb/s port (SATA-On-The-Go)  
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M3N-HT Deluxe Series  
specifications summary  
NVIDIA Gigabit MAC  
LAN  
Atheros F1 Gigabit PHY featuring AI NET2  
LSI® FW322 controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a  
connectors (at mid-board)  
IEEE 1394  
10 x USB 2.0 ports (6 at midboard; 4 on the rear panel)  
USB  
ADI® AD19��B BH channel High Definition audio  
High Definition audio  
CODEC  
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Supports Jack-Detection and Multi-Streaming  
ASUS AI Audio 2  
Coaxial/Optical S/PDIF Out ports at back I/O  
ASUS AI Lifestyle  
unique features  
ASUS Express Gate:  
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Web browser, file downloading and uploading  
Further free features upgradable on ASUS websites  
Onboard flash with �xpress Gate installed  
*File downloading and uploading progresses through  
USB devices only.  
ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution:  
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ASUS AI Cool Mempipe (Mempipe edition only)  
ASUS AI Gear 2  
ASUS 8+2 Phase Power Design  
ASUS AI Nap  
ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-pipe solution & Stack  
Cool 2  
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ASUS Q-Fan 2  
ASUS Optional Fan for Water-cooling or  
Passive-cooling only  
ASUS Crystal Sound:  
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ASUS Noise Filter  
ASUS AI Audio 2  
ASUS EZ DIY:  
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ASUS Q-Shield  
ASUS Q-Connector  
ASUS O.C. Profile  
ASUS EZ Flash 2  
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M3N-HT Deluxe Series  
specifications summary  
ASUS exclusive  
Intelligent overclocking tools:  
overclocking features  
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AI Overclocking (Intelligent CPU frequency tuner)  
ASUS AI Booster 2 utility  
Precision Tweaker 2:  
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vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.0125V  
increment  
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vDIMM: 35-step DRAM voltage control  
vChipset: 16-step Chipset voltage control  
SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection):  
FSB tuning from 200 MHz up to 600 MHz at 1 MHz  
increment  
Memory tuning from 533 MHz up to 1066 MHz  
PCI �xpress frequency tuning from 100 MHz to 200  
MHz at 1 MHz increment  
Overclocking protection:  
ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)  
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Uses 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer  
Capacitors!  
Other features  
ASUS MyLogo 2™  
Multi-language BIOS  
1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple)  
1 x S/PDIF Out (Coaxial + Optical)  
1 x HDMI  
Rear panel I/O ports  
1 x D-Sub  
1 x External SATA  
1 x LAN (RJ-45)  
4 x USB 2.0/1.1  
8-channel audio I/O  
3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB ports  
1 x Floppy disk drive connector  
1 x COM connector  
Internal I/O connectors  
1 x IDE connector  
6 x SATA connectors (Use SATA 1–4 for IDE mode)  
1 x CPU Fan connector  
2 x Chassis Fan connector  
1 x Power Fan connector  
2 x IEEE1394a connector  
Front panel audio connector  
1 x S/PDIF Out Header  
Chassis Intrusion connector  
CD audio in  
24-pin ATX Power connector  
1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector  
System Panel (Q-Connector)  
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M3N-HT Deluxe Series  
specifications summary  
8 Mb Flash ROM, Award BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM2.0,  
BIOS features  
SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0, ASUS EZ Flash 2  
Manageability  
WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE  
Drivers  
Support CD contents  
ASUS Express Gate  
ASUS AI Suite  
ASUS PC Probe II  
ASUS Update  
Anti-virus Utility (OEM version)  
ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm)  
Form factor  
*Specifications are subject to change without notice.  
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This chapter describes the motherboard  
features and the new technologies  
it supports.  
Product  
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introduction  
Chapter summary  
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1.1  
1.2  
1.3  
Welcome! ...................................................................................... 1-1  
Package contents......................................................................... 1-1  
Special features............................................................................ 1-2  
ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series  
1.1  
Welcome!  
Thank you for buying an ASUS® M3NHT Deluxe Series motherboard!  
The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it  
another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards!  
Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the  
items in your package with the list below.  
1.2  
Package contents  
Check your motherboard package for the following items.  
Motherboard  
I/O modules  
ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series  
1 x Multi-functional module (1-port IEEE 1394a  
module and 2-port USB 2.0 module)  
Cables  
1 x Serial ATA power cable for 2 devices  
6 x Serial ATA signal cables  
1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable  
1 x Floppy disk drive cable  
Accessories  
ASUS Cool Mempipe (Mempipe edition only)  
ASUS Q-Shield (I/O Shield)  
1 x HDMI-to-DVI converter  
1 x ASUS Q-Connector Kit (USB, 1394, system  
panel; Retail version only)  
1 x ASUS 3-way SLI bridge connector  
1 x ASUS SLI bridge  
Optional fan for Water-Cooling or Passive-cooling  
only  
Application DVD  
Documentation  
ASUS motherboard support DVD  
User guide  
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.  
ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series  
1-1  
1.3  
Special features  
1.3.1  
Product highlights  
Green ASUS  
This motherboard and its packaging comply with the �uropean Union’s Restriction  
on the use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). This is in line with the ASUS vision  
of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to safeguard  
consumers’ health while minimizing the impact on the environment.  
AMD® Socket AM2+ Phenom™ FX / Phenom /  
Athlon™ / Sempron™ CPU support  
This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM2+ multi-core processors with  
unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with less power  
consumption. It features dual-channel DDR2 1066 memory support and  
accelerates data transfer rate up to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport™ 3.0 based  
system bus. See page 2-6 for details.  
HyperTransport™ 3.0 support  
HyperTransport™ 3.0 technology provides 2.6 times more bandwidth than  
HyperTransport™ 1.0, radically improving system efficiency to create a smoother,  
faster computing environment.  
AMD® Socket AM2 Athlon™ 64 X2 / Athlon™  
64 FX / Athlon™ 64 / Sempron™ CPU support  
This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM2 single-core Athlon™ 64 /  
Sempron™ and dual-core Athlon™ 64 X2 / Athlon™ 64 FX processors with 2MB  
/ 1MB / 512KB L2 cache based on 64-bit architecture. It features 2000 / 1600  
MT/s HyperTransport™-based system bus, dual-channel un-buffered DDR2 800  
memory support, and AMD® Cool ‘n’ Quiet™ Technology. See page 26 for details.  
NVIDIA® nForce® 780a SLI chipset  
The NVIDIA® nForce 780a SLI chipset supports the NVIDIA® Scalable Link  
Interface (SLI™) technology that allows three graphics processing units (GPUs)  
in a single system. It’s designed for enthusiast, extreme overclocking capability,  
ultimate gaming performance with SLI technology support. It’s definitely one of the  
fastest platform in the world. The NVIDIA® nForce 780a SLI chipset also supports  
six (6) Serial ATA 3 Gb/s devices, PCI Express™ x16 slots with NVIDIA® SLI™  
support at dual x16 mode or at tripple x8 mode, and up to 10 USB 2.0 ports.  
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Chapter 1: Product Introduction  
Native DDR2 1066 support  
This motherboard natively supports DDR2 1066. It provides faster data transfer  
rate and more bandwidth to increase memory computing efficiency, enhancing  
system performance in 3D graphics and other memory demanding applications.  
See page 2-12 for details.  
DDR2 1066 is supported by some of the AM2+ CPUs only. Refer to www.asus.  
com for the supported CPU models.  
NVIDIA® 3-Way SLI™ (Scalable Link Interface)  
NVIDIA 3-Way SLI™ (Scalable Link Interface) takes advantage of the increased  
bandwidth of the PCI Express 2.0 bus architecture and features intelligent  
hardware and software that allows three graphics cards to efficiently work together  
to deliver earth-shattering, scalable performance. For some applications nearly  
triple performance!  
PCIe 2.0 support  
This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for double speed and  
bandwidth which enhances system performance. See page 2-22 for details.  
Hybrid SLI™  
Hybrid SLI™ technology is a unique hybrid multi-GPU technology built upon  
NVIDIA. Hybrid SLI technology today includes two primary features: GeForce®  
Boost and HybridPower™. GeForce® Boost turbo-charges performance of NVIDIA  
discrete graphics cards when combined with this series motherboard GPUs.  
HybridPower™ unleashes graphics performance when needed and enables  
low-power operation when performance is not needed. You can switch from the  
discrete GeForce® GPU(s) to the motherboard GPU for a quiet, low power PC  
experience.  
GeForce® Boost and HybridPower™ are independent on selected GeForce®  
GPUs. Refer to www.nvidia.com/hybridsli for more information.  
ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series  
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Serial ATA 3 Gb/s technology and SATA-On-The-Go  
This motherboard supports the next-generation hard disk drives based on the  
Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specifications, delivering enhanced scalability  
and doubling the bus bandwidth for high-speed data retrieval and save. The  
external SATA port located at the back I/O provides smart setup and hot-plug  
functions, enabling easy backup of media files to external devices. See pages 226  
and 2-30 for details.  
The NVIDIA® MediaShield™ RAID controller integrated in the NVIDIA® nForce®  
780a SLI™ chipset allows RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5, and JBOD  
configurations for six SATA 3 Gb/s connectors. See page 230 for details.  
HDMI Interface  
HDMI (HighDefinition Multimedia Interface) is a set of digital video standards that  
delivers multi-channel audio and uncompressed digital video through a single  
cable for full HD 1080p visuals. Supporting HDCP copy protection such as HD  
DVD and Blu-ray Discs, HDMI provides you with the highest-quality home theater  
experience.  
IEEE 1394a support  
The IEEE 1394a interface provides high speed digital interface for audio/video  
appliances such as digital television, digital video camcorders, storage peripherals,  
and other PC portable devices. See pages 2-25 and 2-31 for details.  
S/PDIF digital sound ready  
This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to external home theater audio  
systems via coaxial and optical S/PDIF (SONY-PHILIPS Digital Interface) Out  
jacks.It allows digital audio transferring without converting it to analog format, and  
therefore well preserves signal quality. See page 2-36 for details.  
High Definition Audio  
�njoy highend sound quality on your PC! The onboard channel HD audio (High  
Definition Audio, previously codenamed Azalia) COD�C enables highquality  
192KHz/24bit audio output that simultaneously sends different audio streams to  
different destinations. You can now talk to your partners on the headphones while  
playing multi-channel network games. See pages 2-25 and 2-26 for details.  
Gigabit LAN solution  
The NVIDIA® native Gigabit LAN controller delivers transfer speeds up to ten times  
faster than conventional 10/100/1000 Ethernet connections. Gigabit LAN is the  
networking standard for the early future and is ideal for handling large amounts of  
data such as video, audio, and voice. See page 2-25 for details.  
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Chapter 1: Product Introduction  
1.3.2  
ASUS AI Lifestyle unique features  
ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution  
ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the  
overclocking capability.  
ASUS Cool Mempipe (Mempipe Edition only)  
ASUS Cool Mempipe supports unparalleled memory overclocking via innovative  
thermal solutions. By lowering the memory and system temperatures, the Cool  
Mempipe contributes to a stable computing environment. See pages 2-18 and  
2-19 for details.  
ASUS Cool Mempipe supports the thermal dissipation of memory modules on  
DIMM_A1 and DIMM_B1 sockets only.  
8+2 Phase Power Design  
ASUS 8+2 Phase Power Design, with independent power to vital  
components, ultimately enhances memory performance and ensures quick  
response and stability of CPU under heavy loading or overclocking modes.  
Fanless Design–Stack Cool 2  
ASUS Stack Cool 2 is a fanless and zeronoise cooling solution that lowers  
the temperature of critical heat generating components. The motherboard  
uses a special design on the printed circuit board (PCB) to dissipate heat  
these critical components generate.  
AI Gear 2  
AI Gear 2 allows you to choose from profiles to adjust CPU frequency and  
vCore voltage, minimizing system noise and saving CPU power consumption  
at most. You can real-time chnage the mode under operating system to suit  
your needs.  
AI Nap  
With AI Nap, the system can continue running at minimum power and noise  
when you are temporarily away. To wake the system and return to the OS  
environment, simply click the mouse or press a key.  
ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series  
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Fanless Design–Heat-pipe  
The Heat Pipe design effectively directs the heat generated by the chipsets to  
the heatsink near the back IO ports, where it can be carried away by existing  
airflow from CPU fan or bundled optional fan. The purpose of the innovative  
heat pipe design on this motherboard is that the groundbreaking fanless  
design does not have lifetime problems as a chipset fan does. Furthermore, it  
provides options for users to install sideflow fan or passive cooler. The Heat  
Pipe design is the most reliable fanless thermal solution to date.  
DO NOT uninstall the heat-pipe by yourself. Doing so may bend the tubing and  
affect the heat dissipation performance.  
Optional Fan (for Water-Cooling or Passive-Cooling only)  
The optional fan is specifically designed to provide sufficient airflow over the  
CPU power modules and chipset area when water-cooling or passive-cooling  
is utilized, ensuring effective heat dissipation for the entire system. See page  
2-11 for details.  
Q-Fan 2  
ASUS Q-Fan2 technology intelligently adjusts both CPU fan and chassis fan  
speeds according to system loading to ensure quiet, cool and efficient operation.  
ASUS Crystal Sound  
This feature can enhance speech-centric applications like Skype, online game,  
video conference and recording.  
Noise Filter  
This feature detects repetitive and stationary noises (non-voice signals) like  
computer fans, air conditioners, and other background noises then eliminates  
it in the incoming audio stream while recording.  
AI Audio 2  
AI Audio 2 creates a virtual center channel that expands the overall sound  
field without introducing a picket fencing effect. Preserving the dialogue  
or solo performances with downmixing from multi-channels allows you to  
experience true-to-life high quality audio. See page 5-13 for details.  
1-6  
Chapter 1: Product Introduction  
ASUS EZ DIY  
ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you easy ways to install computer  
components, update the BIOS or back up your favorite settings.  
ASUS Express Gate  
With only 5 seconds boot-up time, the ASUS Express Gate allows you to  
instantly surf the Internet without entering Windows or the Hard Disk. You  
can now enjoy Skype, IM, YouTube, webmail and internet file downloads and  
sharing whenever and wherever you want! See page 5-34 for details.  
Systems with onboard GPU may take longer to boot up.  
File downloading and uploading progresses through USB devices only  
Due to Skype limitation under Linux OS, file downloading and uploading are  
not supported under Skype.  
ASUS Q-Shield  
The specially designed ASUS QShield does without the usual “fingers”—  
making it convenient and easy to install. With better electric conductivity,  
it ideally protects your motherboard against static electricity and shields it  
against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI).  
ASUS Q-Connector  
ASUS Q-Connector allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis  
front panel cables to the motherboard. This unique module eliminates the  
trouble of connecting the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding  
wrong cable connections. See page 2-38 for details.  
ASUS O.C. Profile  
The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Profile that allows users to  
conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. The BIOS settings can be  
stored in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to share and  
distribute their favorite settings. See page 4-39 for details.  
ASUS EZ Flash 2  
ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Simply press the  
predefined hotkey to launch the utility and update the BIOS without entering  
the OS. Update your BIOS easily without preparing a bootable diskette or  
using an OSbased flash utility. See pages 45 and 441 for details.  
ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series  
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ASUS MyLogo 2™  
This feature allows you to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for  
a more colorful and vivid image on your screen. See page 5-9 for details.  
ASUS Multi-language BIOS  
The multi-language BIOS allows you to select the language of your choice from the  
available options. The localized BIOS setup menu helps you configure your system  
easier and faster. See page 4-13 for details.  
1.3.3  
ASUS intelligent performance and overclocking  
features  
HDMI/DVI/RGB support  
With the bundled HDMI to DVI conversion adapter, this motherboard can  
support both DVI and HDMI output. DVI (Digital Visual Interface) provides high  
quality visuals for digital display devices like LCD monitors. The interface of this  
motherboard supports digital HDMI/DVI and analog D-Sub standards. See page  
2-27 for details.  
Precision Tweaker 2  
Precision Tweaker 2 allows the user to adjust the northbridge voltage, HT Bus, and  
DRAM voltage in 0.02V steps to achieve the most precise settings for th ultimate  
customized overclocking configuration.  
AI Booster 2  
Overclocking has never been so fun with a user-friendly utility under Window that  
provides accurate settings for the CPU, chipset and memory. Now it's even easier  
to achieve astounding overclocking results without any hassles!  
C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)  
The C.P.R. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the  
BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to overclocking. When the  
system hangs due to overclocking, C.P.R. eliminates the need to open the system  
chassis and clear the RTC data. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the  
BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for each parameter.  
1-8  
Chapter 1: Product Introduction  
This chapter lists the hardware setup  
procedures that you have to perform  
when installing system components. It  
includes description of the jumpers and  
connectors on the motherboard.  
Hardware  
2
information  
2.1  
Before you proceed  
Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components  
or change any motherboard settings.  
Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any  
component.  
Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or to a metal  
object, such as the power supply case, before handling components to  
avoid damaging them due to static electricity.  
Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.  
Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic  
pad or in the bag that came with the component.  
Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power  
supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power  
supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard,  
peripherals, and/or components.  
Onboard LED  
The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. The green LED lights up  
to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a  
reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable  
before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration  
below shows the location of the onboard LED.  
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SB_PWR  
ON  
Standy Power  
OFF  
Powered Off  
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2.2  
Motherboard overview  
Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to  
ensure that the motherboard fits into it.  
Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the  
motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage  
motherboard components.  
2.2.1  
Placement direction  
When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the chassis in  
the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the  
chassis as indicated in the image below.  
2.2.2  
Screw holes  
Place nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard  
to the chassis.  
Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard.  
Place this side towards  
the rear of the chassis  
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Chapter 2: Hardware information  
2.2.3  
Motherboard layout  
24.4cm (9.6in)  
KB_USB56  
CPU_FAN  
EATX12V  
SPDIF_O12  
VGA_HDMI  
LAN1_USB12  
ESATA  
EATXPWR  
AUDIO  
®
nVidia  
nForce 780a SLI  
Attansic  
F1  
PCIEX16_1  
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PCI1  
SF200  
PCIEX16_2  
PCI2  
Lithium Cell  
CMOS Power  
88SE6111  
CHA_FAN2  
agere  
L-FW3227  
CLRTC  
CHASSIS  
CD  
Super  
PCIEX16_3  
I/O  
CHA_FAN1  
AD1988B  
BIOS  
PWR_FAN  
PCIEX1_1  
SPDIF_OUT  
SB_PWR  
PANEL  
FLOPPY COM1  
IE1394_2  
IE1394_1  
USB34  
USB78  
USB910  
AAFP  
Refer to 2.7 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and  
internal connectors.  
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2.2.4  
Layout contents  
Slots  
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1.  
2.  
3.  
3.  
DDR2 DIMM slots  
PCI slots  
PCI Express x1 slot  
PCI Express x16 slots  
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Jumper  
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1.  
Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC)  
Rear panel connectors  
Page  
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1.  
PS/2 keyboard port (purple)  
2.  
Coaxial S/PDIF Out port  
VGA port  
3.  
4.  
LAN (RJ-45) port.  
5.  
Center/Subwoofer port (orange)  
Rear Speaker Out port (black)  
Line In port (light blue)  
Line Out port (lime)  
6.  
7.  
8.  
9.