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  • Page 1 M3N-HT Series Deluxe...
  • Page 2 Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents ...................... iii Notices ......................vii Safety information ..................viii About this guide ..................ix M3N-HT Deluxe Series specifications summary ........xi Chapter 1: Product introduction Welcome! ..................1-1 Package contents ................. 1-1 Special features ................1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights ............1-2 1.3.2...

  • Page 4: Contents

    4.1.1 ASUS Update utility ............4-1 4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk ........4-4 4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility ........... 4-5 4.1.4 Updating the BIOS ............4-6 4.1.5 Saving the current BIOS file ..........4-8 BIOS setup program ..............4-9 4.2.1...
  • Page 5 4.6.6 Security ................. 4-38 Tools menu ................. 4-40 4.7.1 ASUS O.C. Profile ............4-40 4.7.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ............4-42 4.7.3 ASUS Express Gate ............. 4-43 Exit menu ..................4-44 Chapter 5: Software support Installing an operating system ........... 5-1 Support DVD information ............
  • Page 6 Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ Technology ..........5-11 5.3.3 AI Audio 2 (SoundMAX High Definition Audio utility) ... 5-14 ® 5.3.4 ASUS PC Probe II ............5-23 5.3.5 ASUS AI Suite ............... 5-29 5.3.6 ASUS AI Gear 2 ............5-31 5.3.7 ASUS AI Nap ..............5-32 5.3.8...

  • Page 7: Notices

    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.

  • Page 8: Safety Information

    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.

  • Page 9: About This Guide

    Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 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.

  • Page 10: Conventions Used In This Guide

    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.

  • Page 11: M3N-Ht Deluxe Series Specifications Summary

    - Supports up to 8 GB system memory *DDR2 1066 is supported by AM2+ CPUs only. Refer to Refer to www.asus.com for the supported CPU models and the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). Integrated NVIDIA ® Hybrid SLI Support (supports Windows Vista only) ®...
  • Page 12 ASUS AI Lifestyle ASUS Express Gate: unique features � 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:...
  • Page 13 ASUS exclusive Intelligent overclocking tools: overclocking features - AI Overclocking (Intelligent CPU frequency tuner) - ASUS AI Booster 2 utility Precision Tweaker 2: - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.0125V increment - vDIMM: 35-step DRAM voltage control - vChipset: 16-step Chipset voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): �...
  • Page 14 M3N-HT Deluxe Series specifications summary BIOS features 8 Mb Flash ROM, Award BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM2.0, 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 Support CD contents...

  • Page 15: Chapter 1: Product Introduction

    This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. Product introduction...
  • Page 16 Chapter summary Welcome! ..................1-1 Package contents ................. 1-1 Special features ................1-2 ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series...

  • Page 17: Welcome

    ® 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.

  • Page 18: Special Features

    Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European 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.
  • Page 19 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™...

  • Page 20: High Definition Audio

    Serial ATA 3 Gb/s technology and SATA-On-The-Go This motherboard supports 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 for easy data backup to external devices.

  • Page 21: Asus Unique Features

    CPU under heavy loading or overclocking modes. Fanless Design–Stack Cool 2 ASUS Stack Cool 2 is a fan�less and zero�noise 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.

  • Page 22: Asus Crystal Sound

    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. See page 5-33 for details.
  • Page 23 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 5-35 for details.

  • Page 24: Asus Intelligent Performance And Overclocking Features

    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 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 the ultimate...

  • Page 25: 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 jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. Hardware information...
  • Page 26 Chapter summary Before you proceed ..............2-1 Motherboard overview ..............2-2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ........... 2-6 System memory ................. 2-12 Expansion slots ................2-26 Jumper ..................2-30 Connectors ................. 2-31 ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series...

  • Page 27: Before You Proceed

    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. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series...

  • Page 28: Motherboard Overview

    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.

  • Page 29: Motherboard Layout

    2.2.3 Motherboard layout Refer to 2.7 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series...

  • Page 30: Layout Contents

    2.2.4 Layout contents Slots Page DDR2 DIMM slots 2-12 2-28 PCI slots PCI Express x1 slot 2-28 2-28 PCI Express x16 slots Jumper Page 2-30 Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) Rear panel connectors Page 2-31 PS/2 keyboard port (purple) PS/2 keyboard port (purple) Coaxial S/PDIF Out port Coaxial S/PDIF Out port 2-31...
  • Page 31 ATX power connectors (24�pin �ATXPWR; ��pin ATX12V) 2-41 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 2-42 Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 2-43 Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 2-43 System panel connector (20-8-pin PANEL) 2-44 ASUS Q-Connector (system panel) 2-45 ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series...

  • Page 32: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an AM2+/AM2 socket designed for AMD AM2+/AM2 socket designed for AMD socket designed for AMD Socket ® AM2+ Phenom™ FX / Phenom / Athlon™ / Sempron™ processor or for Socket Phenom™ FX / Phenom / Athlon™ / Sempron™ processor or for Socket AM2 Athlon 64 X2 / Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64 / Sempron processor.
  • Page 33 CPU. The lever clicks on the side tab to indicate that it is locked. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that came with the heatsink package. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series...

  • Page 34: Installing The Heatsink And Fan

    2.3.2 Installing the heatsink and fan The AMD AM2+ Phenom™ FX / Phenom / Athlon™ / Sempron™ processor or Phenom™ FX / Phenom / Athlon™ / Sempron™ processor or ® AM2 Athlon 64 X2 / Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64 / Sempron processor requires a ®...
  • Page 35 Push down the retention bracket lock on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to the module base. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series...
  • Page 36 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 connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. •...

  • Page 37: Installing The Optional Fans

    Fit the fan to the grooved edge of Position the fan above the pipe the heatsink. and heatsink assembly. Make sure that the ASUS logo faces the CPU socket. Carefully push down the fan until The photo shows the fan installed it snugly fits the heatsink, then on the motherboard.

  • Page 38: System Memory

    System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: Channel Sockets Channel A DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 Channel B DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information...

  • Page 39: Memory Configurations

    Due to chipset limitation, this motherboard can only support up to 8 GB on the operating systems listed below. You may install a maximum of 2 GB DIMMs on each slot. 64-bit Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Windows Vista x64 Edition 2-13 ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series...

  • Page 40: Installing A Dimm

    2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. To install a DIMM: DIMM notch Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward.
  • Page 41 M3N-HT Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-1066MHz capability for AM2+ CPU DIMM socket support (Optional) Size Vendor Chip No. Chip Brand Part No. 2048MB(Kit of 2) Apacer Heat-Sink Package 5-5-5-15 Box P/N:CH.02GAF.C0KK2 • • • (78.0AG9S.9KF) 4096MB(Kit of 2)
  • Page 42 M3N-HT Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-1066MHz capability for AM2+ CPU DIMM socket support (Optional) Size Vendor Chip No. Chip Brand Part No. 512MB Qimonda HYB18T QIMONDA HYS64T64000EU-19F-C • • • 512800CF19F 1024MB Qimonda HYB18T 512800CF19 QIMONDA HYS64T128020EU-1.9-C •...
  • Page 43 M3N-HT Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800MHz capability for AM2+ CPU DIMM socket support (Optional) Size Vendor Chip No. Chip Brand Part No. 512MB A-DATA AD29608A8A-25EG M2OAD6G3H3160G1E53 • • • 1024MB A-DATA AD26908A8A-25EG M2OAD6G3I4170I1E58 • • • 2048MB A-DATA...
  • Page 44 M3N-HT Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800MHz capability for AM2+ CPU DIMM socket support (Optional) Size Vendor Chip No. Chip Brand Part No. 2048MB Heat-Sink Package 5-4-4-15 OCZ2P8004GK • • • 2048MB(Kit of 2) Heat-Sink Package OCZ2P800R22GK • •...
  • Page 45 M3N-HT Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capability for AM2+ CPU DIMM socket support (Optional) Size Vendor Chip No. Chip Brand Part No. 512MB A-DATA AD29608A8A-3EG A-DATA M2OAD5G3H3166I1C52 • • • 1024MB A-DATA AD29608A8A-3EG A-DATA M2OAD5G3I4176I1C52 • • •...
  • Page 46 M3N-HT Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capability for AM2+ CPU DIMM socket support (Optional) Size Vendor Chip No. Chip Brand Part No. 1024MB Asint DDRII1208-6E Asint SLY2128M8-J6E 512MB CENTURY HY5PS12821CFP-Y5 Hynix 26V2H8 • • 1024MB CENTURY HY5PS12821CFP-Y5 Hynix 26VOH8 •...
  • Page 47 M3N-HT Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800MHz capability for AM2 CPU DIMM socket support (Optional) Size Vendor Chip No. SS/DS Part No. 2048MB Apacer AM4B5808CQJS8E 78.A1GA0.9K4 • 1024MB A-DATA AD26908A8A-25EG M2OAD6G3I4170I1E58 • • • 512MB Super Talent Heat-Sink Package T800UA12C4 •...
  • Page 48 M3N-HT Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capability for AM2 CPU DIMM socket support (Optional) Size Vendor Chip No. SS/DS Part No. 512MB A-DATA AD29608A8A-3EG M2OAD5G3H3166I1C52 • • • 1024MB A-DATA AD29608A8A-3EG M2OAD5G3I4176I1C52 • • 2048MB A-DATA NT5TU128M8BJ-3C M2ONY5H3J4170I1C5Z •...

  • Page 49: Memory Configuration

    M3N-HT Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-533MHz capability for AM2 CPU DIMM socket support (Optional) Size Vendor Chip No. SS/DS Part No. 512MB ELPIDA E5108AB-5C-E EBE51UD8ABFA-5C • • • 512MB ELPIDA E5108AB-5C-E EBE51UD8ABFA-5C-E • • • 1024MB ELPIDA E5108AB-5C-E EBE11UD8ABFA-5C-E •...

  • Page 50: Installing Asus Cool Mempipe (Mempipe Edition Only)

    2.4.5 Installing ASUS Cool Mempipe (Mempipe Edition only) Install ASUS Cool Mempipe to your motherboard to achieve excellent thermal dissipation for your memory modules. To install ASUS Cool Mempipe: Secure the motherboard to your Install memory modules to chassis with nine screws.
  • Page 51 10. Install another two memory secure the four nuts. DO NOT modules to sockets DIMM_A2/ overtighten the nuts. B2 if necessary. Install memory modules to sockets DIMM_A2 and DIMM_B2 after the completion of Cool Mempipe installation. 2-25 ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series...

  • Page 52: Expansion Slots

    Expansion slots In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.

  • Page 53: Interrupt Assignments

    – – – – USB 2.0 controller – – – shared – – – – HD audio shared – – – – – – – Onboard SATA – – – – shared – – 2-27 ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series...

  • Page 54: Pci Slots

    2.5.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. Refer to the figure below for the location of the slots. 2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI �xpress specifications.
  • Page 55 • If you install two VGA cards to the blue slots and use other x4 PCIe cards simultaneously, the x4 PCIe cards will downgrade to x1 mode for optimum VGA performance. 2-29 ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series...

  • Page 56: Jumper

    Jumper Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords.

  • Page 57: Connectors

    4�channel, 6�channel, and ��channel configuration, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. Microphone port (pink). This port connects a microphone. 10. Side Speaker Out port (gray). This port connects the side speakers in an ��channel audio configuration. 2-31 ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series...
  • Page 58 Refer to the audio configuration table below for the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, 6, or ��channel configuration. Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Headset Port 4-channel 6-channel 8-channel 2-channel Light Blue Line In Line In Line In Line In Lime...
  • Page 59 14. Optical S/PDIF Out port. This port connects an external audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable. 15. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 2-33 ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series...

  • Page 60: Troubleshooting On Hdtv Overscaling Or Underscaling

    Troubleshooting on HDTV overscaling or underscaling: If your desktop is extending beyond the viewable display area or the desktop or image is not filling the entire display area while using the onboard HDMI out port and the HDMI cable, you can resize the desktop appearing on your HDTV screen. To resize your HDTV desktop: Install NVIDIA Chipset Driver Program from the motherboard support DVD.

  • Page 61: Internal Connectors

    Pin 5 on the connector is removed to prevent incorrect cable connection when using a FDD cable with a covered Pin 5. 2-35 ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series...
  • Page 62 IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) The onboard IDE connector is for the Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable. There are three connectors on each Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. Connect the blue connector to the motherboard’s IDE connector, then select one of the following modes to configure your device.
  • Page 63 Connect the right-angle side of SATA signal cable to SATA device. Or you may connect the right-angle side of SATA cable to the onboard SATA port to avoid mechanical conflict with huge graphics cards. 2-37 ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series...
  • Page 64 Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q�Connector (USB) to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports.
  • Page 65 These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors! • Only the CPU_FAN and CHA_FAN 1/2 connectors support the ASUS Q-FAN 2 feature. • If you install two graphics cards, we recommend that you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the motherboard connector labled CHA_FAN1 or CHA_FAN2 for better themal environment.
  • Page 66 Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) This connector is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to this connector. The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to this connector when a chassis component is removed or replaced.
  • Page 67 PSU suggested list SilverStone ST1000 Seasonic SS-600HT Thermaltake W0083RE Thermaltake PUREPower-600AP Silverstone SST-ST75ZF EnerMAX EG701AX-VE (E)(24P) • If you want to use 3�Way SLI™ configuration, visit the NVIDIA website (www.nvidia.com) for the qualified PSU vendor list. 2-41 ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series...
  • Page 68 10. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector. •...
  • Page 69 This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. 2-43 ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series...
  • Page 70 13. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode.
  • Page 71 ASUS Q-Connector (system panel) You can use the ASUS Q-Connector to connect/disconnect chassis front panel cables in a few steps. Refer to the instructions below to install the ASUS Q- Connector. Connect the front panel cables to the ASUS Q-Connector.
  • Page 72 2-46 Chapter 2: Hardware information...

  • Page 73: Chapter 3: Powering Up

    This chapter describes the power up sequence, the vocal POST messages, and ways of shutting down the system. Powering up...
  • Page 74 Chapter summary Starting up for the first time ............3-1 Turning off the computer ............. 3-2 ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series...

  • Page 75: Starting Up For The First Time

    (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three No VGA detected short beeps One continuous beep followed by four Hardware component failure short beeps At power on, hold down the <Delete> key to enter the BIOS Setup. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series...

  • Page 76: Turning Off The Computer

    Turning off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows ® Click the Start button then select Turn Off Computer. Click the Turn Off button to shut down the computer. The power supply should turn off after Windows ®...

  • Page 77: Chapter 4: Bios Setup

    This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. Chapter 4: BIOS setup...
  • Page 78 Managing and updating your BIOS ..........4-1 BIOS setup program ..............4-9 Main menu .................. 4-13 Advanced menu ................. 4-18 Power menu ................4-31 Boot menu .................. 4-35 Tools menu ................. 4-40 Exit menu ..................4-44 ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series...

  • Page 79: Managing And Updating Your Bios

    ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows environment.) ® ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS in DOS using a floppy disk or a USB flash disk.) Award BIOS Flash Utility (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk.)
  • Page 80 To update the BIOS through the Internet: desktop by clicking Start Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows ® > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. Select Update BIOS from the Select the ASUS FTP site nearest...
  • Page 81 To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: desktop by clicking Start Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows ® > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop-down menu, then click Next.

  • Page 82: Creating A Bootable Floppy Disk

    4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk Do either one of the following to create a bootable floppy disk. DOS environment a. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. b. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press <Enter>. Windows XP environment ®...

  • Page 83: Asus Ez Flash 2 Utility

    4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using a DOS�based utility. The EZ Flash 2 utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it is accessible by pressing <Alt>...

  • Page 84: Updating The Bios

    The Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) can be updated using the AwardBIOS Flash Utility. Follow these instructions to update the BIOS using this utility. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk.
  • Page 85 Type the BIOS file name in AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.17 the File Name to Program (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved field, then press <�nter>. For MCP72XE-M3N-HT-D-00 DATE:01/04/2008 Flash Type - File Name to Program: M3NHTDLX.bin Message: Do You Want To Save Bios (Y/N) Press <N>...

  • Page 86: Saving The Current Bios File

    To save the current BIOS file using the AwardBIOS Flash Utility: Follow steps 1 to 6 of the AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.17 previous section. (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved Press <Y> when the utility...

  • Page 87: Bios Setup Program

    The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series...

  • Page 88: Bios Menu Screen

    The BIOS setup screens shown in this chapter are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS information. 4-10 Chapter 4: BIOS setup...

  • Page 89: Legend Bar

    A configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and is highlighted when selected. To change the value of a field, select it then press <�nter> to display a list of options. Refer to “4.2.7 Pop-up window”. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 4-11...

  • Page 90: Pop-Up Window

    Legacy Diskette A: [1.44M, 3.5 in.] capacity and Legacy Diskette A: physical size of Primary IDE Master [ST321122A] diskette drive A. Primary IDE Slave [ASUS CDS520/A] Disabled ..[ ] SATA1 [None] 720K , 3.5 in..[ ] SATA2 [None] 1.44M, 3.5 in.

  • Page 91: Main Menu

    Allows you to choose the BIOS language version from the options. Configuration options: [English] [French] [Deutsch] [Chinese (Trad.)] [Chinese (Simp.)] [Japanese] 4.3.4 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Sets the type of floppy drive installed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 4-13...

  • Page 92: Primary Ide Master/Slave

    4.3.5 Primary IDE Master/Slave While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE devices. There is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device. Select a device item then press <Enter> to display the IDE device information. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Primary IDE Master Select Menu...
  • Page 93 FDISK, to partition and format new IDE hard disk drives. This is necessary so that you can write or read data from the hard disk. Make sure to set the partition of the Primary IDE hard disk drives to active. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 4-15...

  • Page 94: Sata1/2/3/4

    4.3.6 SATA1/2/3/4 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of Serial ATA devices. There is a separate sub-menu for each SATA device. Select a device item then press <Enter> to display the SATA device information. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main SATA 1 Select Menu...

  • Page 95: Hdd Smart Monitoring

    Allows you to enable or disable the HDD Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology (SMART) feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [�nabled] 4.3.8 Installed Memory [xxx MB] Shows the size of installed memory. 4.3.9 Usable Memory [XXX MB] Shows the size of usable memory. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 4-17...

  • Page 96: Advanced Menu

    Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for system devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot...
  • Page 97 Configuration options: [Auto] [5x] [5.5x] [6x] [6.5x]...[10.5x] [11x] CPU Frequency [200] Allows you to set the CPU frequency. Key in the desired value using the numeric keypad and press the <Enter> key. Configuration options: [200]–[600] ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 4-19...

  • Page 98: Ai Net2

    4.4.2 AI NET2 POST Check LAN Cable [Disabled] Enables or disables checking of the LAN cable during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). Configuration options: [Disabled] [�nabled] Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Advanced AI NET2 Select Menu POST Check LAN Cable [Disabled] Item Specific Help Pair Status Enable or Disable LAN...
  • Page 99 [Advance 450ps] [Advance 300ps] [Advance 150ps] [Normal] [Delay 150ps] [Delay 300ps] [Delay 450ps] [Delay 600ps] [Delay 750ps] [Delay 900ps] Advanced Memory Settings CPU On-die Termination [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [300 ohm] [150 ohm] [75 ohm] ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 4-21...
  • Page 100 Trc [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [11] [12] [13] [14] [15] [16] [17]...[26] Twr [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [3] [4] [5] [6] Trrd[Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [2] [3] [4] [5] Trwt [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [�] Twtr [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1] [2] [3] Trtp [Auto]...
  • Page 101 Output Driver Control CKE Drive Strength [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1.00x] [1.25x] [1.50x] [2.00x] CS/ODT Drive Strength [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1.00x] [1.25x] [1.50x] [2.00x] Add/CMD Drive Strength [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1.00x] [1.25x] [1.50x] [2.00x] ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 4-23...
  • Page 102 MEMCLK Drive Strength [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [0.75x] [1.00x] [1.25x] [1.50x] Data Drive Strength [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [0.75x] [1.00x] [1.25x] [1.50x] DQS Drive Strength [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [0.75x] [1.00x] [1.25x] [1.50x] DRAM Drivers Weak Mode [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Normal] [Weak] AMD Virtualization [Enabled] Enabling this functions allows hardware facilitated capacities for running several 386 virtual machines on the system simultaneously.

  • Page 103: Chipset

    Configuration options: [Auto] [200 MHz] [400 MHz] [600 MHz] [�00 MHz] [1 GHz] If you are using an AM2+ CPU, the configuration options will be as follows: [Auto] [200 MHz] [400 MHz] [600 MHz] [�00 MHz] [1 GHz] [1.2 GHz]...[2.6 GHz] ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 4-25...
  • Page 104 K8<->NB HT Width [Auto] Configuration options: [ ] [Auto] �� � �� � CPU Spread Spectrum [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [�nabled] PCIE Spread Spectrum [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [�nabled] SATA Spread Spectrum [Down Spread] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Down Spread] Primary Display Adapter [Disabled] Allows you to select which graphics controller to use as the primary boot device.

  • Page 105: Pcipnp

    When set to [Reserved], the IRQ is reserved for legacy ISA devices. Configuration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved] Maximum Payload Size [4096] Sets maximum TLP payload size for the PCI �xpress devices. Configuration options: [12�] [256] [512] [1024] [204�] [4096] ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 4-27...

  • Page 106: Onboard Device Configuration

    4.4.6 Onboard Device Configuration Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Advanced Onboard Device Configuration Select Menu IDE Function Setup Item Specific Help MCP Storage Config Onboard 1394 Onboard 1394 [Enabled] [Enabled] HD Audio HD Audio [Auto] [Auto] Front Panel Support Type [HD Audio] HDMI Audio [Enabled]...

  • Page 107: Mcp Storage Config

    Allows you to enable or disable the onboard 1394 device support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [�nabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] HD Audio [Enabled] Allows you to disable or set the High�Definition audio function. Configuration options: [�nabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 4-29...

  • Page 108: Usb Configuration

    Front Panel Support Type [HD Audio] Allows you to set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC`97 or high�definition audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports. Configuration options: [AC97] [HD Audio] HDMI Audio [Auto] Allows you to disable or set the HDMI audio function.

  • Page 109: Power Menu

    ��: Select Menu Enter: Select SubMenu F10: Save and Exit �� Restore on AC Power Loss [Power-Off] Allows you to enable or disable the Restore on AC Power Loss function. Configuration options: [Power�Off] [Power�On] [Last State] ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 4-31...
  • Page 110 PWR Button < 4 secs [Instant-Off] When set to [Instant-Off], the system goes into Soft-off mode after you press the power button for less than 4 seconds. When set to [Suspend], the system goes into Suspend mode after you press the power button for less than 4 seconds. Configuration options: [Suspend] [Instant�Off] Power On By PCI/PCIE Devices [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the PME to wake up from S5 by PCI/PCIE devices...

  • Page 111: Hardware Monitor

    [Optimal], the CPU fan automatically adjusts depending on the CPU temperature. Set this item to [Silent Mode] to minimize fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation, or [Performance Mode] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. Configuration options: [Performance] [Optimal] [Silent] [Optimal] [Silent] ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 4-33...
  • Page 112 Chassis Q-Fan Control [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Chassis Q-fan. Configuration options: [Disabled] [�nabled] The Chassis Q-Fan Profile item becomes user�configurable when you enable the Chassis Q-Fan Control feature. Chassis Q-Fan Profile [Performance] Allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the Chassis Q-Fan. Configuration options: [Performance] [Optimal] [Silent] [Optimal] [Silent] Vcore Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage...

  • Page 113: Boot Menu

    Configuration options: [Removable] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] [Disabled] 4.6.2 Removable Drives Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Boot Removable Drives Select Menu 1. Floppy Disks Item Specific Help 1. Floppy Disks Allows you to assign a removable drive attached to the system. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 4-35...

  • Page 114: Hard Disk Drives

    4.6.3 Hard Disk Drives Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Boot Hard Disk Drives Select Menu 1. SATA X: XXXXXXXXX Item Specific Help 1. SATA X: XXXXXXXXX Allows you to assign hard disk drives attached to the system. 4.6.4 CDROM Drives Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Boot CDROM Drives...

  • Page 115: Boot Settings Configuration

    Typematic Rate Setting is enabled. Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec) [6] Allows you to select the rate at which a character repeats when you hold a key. Configuration options: [6] [�] [10] [12] [15] [20] [24] [30] ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 4-37...

  • Page 116: Security

    Allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [�nabled] Make sure that the above item is set to [Enabled] if you want to use the ASUS MyLogo 3 feature. Halt On [All Errors] Allows you to set the error report type.

  • Page 117: Password Check

    This field requires you to enter the password before entering the BIOS setup or the system. Select [Setup] to require the password before entering the BIOS Setup. Select [System] to require the password before entering the system. Configuration options: [Setup] [System] ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 4-39...

  • Page 118: Tools Menu

    Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS O.C. Profile Select Menu ASUS EZ Flash 2 Item Specific Help Express Gate F1:Help ��� : Select Item -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults ESC: Exit ��: Select Menu Enter: Select Sub-menu F10: Save and Exit 4.7.1...

  • Page 119: Save Bios Profile

    1. Insert the storage devices that contains the “xxx.CMO” file. 2. Turn on the system. 3. Enter BIOS setup program. Go to the “Tools” menu to select ASUS O.C. Profile > Load from File. Press <Enter> then the setup screen will appear.

  • Page 120: Asus Ez Flash 2

    The BIOS file will be saved as “xxx.CMO“. 4.7.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to run ASUS �Z Flash 2. When you press <�nter>, a confirmation message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press <�nter> to confirm your choice.

  • Page 121: Asus Express Gate

    [No] Express Gate [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Express Gate feature. The ASUS Express Gate feature is a unique instant-on environment that provides quick access to the Internet browser and Skype. Refer to section 5.3.12 for details.

  • Page 122: Exit Menu

    Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Select Menu Exit &...

  • Page 123: Chapter 5: Software Support

    This chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. Chapter 5: Software support...
  • Page 124 Chapter summary Installing an operating system ........... 5-1 Support DVD information ............5-1 Software informtion ..............5-9 RAID configurations ..............5-44 Creating a RAID driver disk ............5-52 ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series...

  • Page 125: Installing An Operating System

    The contents of the support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for updates. 5.2.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD to the optical drive. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer.

  • Page 126: Drivers Menu

    The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. ASUS InstAll - Installation Wizard for Drivers Installs all of the drivers through the installation wizard. NVIDIA Chipset Driver Program...

  • Page 127: Utilities Menu

    ASUS AI Suite Installs the ASUS AI Suite. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows ® environment. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP).
  • Page 128 ASUS Cool ‘n’ Quiet Utility Installs the ASUS Cool ‘n’ Quiet software. ™ ASUS Express Gate Updater Installs the ASUS Express Gate™ update application. Adobe Acrobat Reader 8 Installs the Adobe Acrobat Reader that allows you to open, view, and print ®...

  • Page 129: Make Disk Menu

    Vista, install the AHCI/RAID driver through the ® motherboard support CD/DVD or a USB device. • Find RAID driver in the support DVD through the path below: Drivers\Chipset\Disk\RAID Find AHCI driver in the support CD/DVD through the path below: Drivers\Chipset\Disk\AHCI ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series...

  • Page 130: Manual Menu

    Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual ® ® file. 5.2.6 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide. Chapter 5: Software support...

  • Page 131: Other Information

    DVD. Click an icon to display the specified information. Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the motherboard. Browse this DVD Displays the support DVD contents in graphical format. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series...

  • Page 132: Technical Support Form

    Technical support Form Displays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to fill out when requesting technical support. Filelist Displays the contents of the support DVD and a brief description of each in text format. Chapter 5: Software support...

  • Page 133: Software Information

    The ASUS MyLogo 2 utility lets you customize the boot logo. The boot logo is the ™ image that appears on screen during the Power-On Self-Tests (POST). The ASUS MyLogo 2 is automatically installed when you install the ASUS Update utility from ™...
  • Page 134 Ratio box. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to load the new boot logo. 10. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to display the new boot logo during POST.

  • Page 135: Cool 'N' Quiet!™ Technology

    Double-click the Display icon in Control Panel, and then select the Screen Saver tab. Click Power. The following dialogue box appears. From the Power schemes combo list box, select Minimal Power Management. Click OK to effect settings. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 5-11...
  • Page 136 The AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ technology feature works only with the AMD heatsink and fan assembly with monitor chip • If you purchased a separate heatsink and fan package, use the ASUS Q-Fan technology feature to automatically adjust the CPU fan speed according to your system loading.
  • Page 137 Vista, click the Start button. Select All Programs If you are using Windows ® > ASUS > Cool & Quiet > Cool & Quiet. The Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ technology screen appears and displays the current CPU Frequency and CPU Voltage.

  • Page 138: Ai Audio 2 (Soundmax ® High Definition Audio Utility)

    5.3.3 AI Audio 2 (SoundMAX High Definition Audio utility) ® The ADI AD19�� High Definition Audio COD�C provides ��channel audio capability through the SoundMAX audio utility with AudioESP™ software to ® deliver the ultimate audio experience on your PC. The software implements high quality audio synthesis/rendering, 3D sound positioning, and advanced voice-input technologies.
  • Page 139 Surround Virtualization Activating this function virtualizes surround sound with the vocal clarity added for use with stereo speakers or headphones. SoundMAX BlackHawk (AI Audio2) is available only under the Windows ® Vista™ operating system. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 5-15...
  • Page 140 Playback Settings To configure the playback settings, click the Playback button on the control panel. You can adjust the volume of the Speakers and SPDIF Interface or mute the audio. Preset settings Click and expand the drop-down menu to select your preferred Digital Signal Processing (DSP) preset.
  • Page 141 Allows you to select an enhanced microphone input features, including No Filtering, Speakerphone, Voice Recording, and Directional Beam. More Settings Click for the further configurations. Equalizer Allows you to configure and customize all the DSP presets frequencies. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 5-17...
  • Page 142 Speakers Allows you to adjust the Speaker Trim and Speaker Delay. Bass Allows you to do the Bass management. Preferences Displays the preference options for this utility, version information, AudioESP, etc. 5-18 Chapter 5: Software support...
  • Page 143 Control Panel. ® ® Audio Setup Wizard By clicking the icon from the SoundMAX control panel, you can ® easily configure your audio settings. Simply follow the succeeding screen instructions and begin enjoying High Definition Audio. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 5-19...
  • Page 144 Jack configuration Adjust speaker volume This screen helps you configure This screen helps you adjust speaker volume. Click the Test your computer’s audio ports, depending on the audio devices button to hear the changes you you have installed. have made. Adjust microphone volume This screen helps you adjust microphone volume.
  • Page 145 Click the General tab to choose your playback and recording devices, enable/ disable the AudioESP™ feature, and enable/disable digital output. Listening Environment options Click the Listening Environment tab to set up your speaker, acoustic environment, and enable/disable the Virtual Theater Surround function. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 5-21...
  • Page 146 • The directional Array and Speaker Phone are purchased separately and function only when working with the ASUS Array Mic. • If you are using Windows Vista, you have to manually enable the directional Array and Speaker Phone function.

  • Page 147: Asus Pc Probe Ii

    To launch the PC Probe II from the Windows ® > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. The PC Probe II main window appears. After launching the application, the PC Probe II icon appears in the Windows ®...
  • Page 148 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 Closes the application Sensor alert...
  • Page 149 Click to clicking the or buttons. You can increase also adjust the threshold values value using the Config window. Click to You cannot adjust the sensor decrease threshold values in a small value monitoring panel. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 5-25...
  • Page 150 Monitoring sensor alert The monitor panel turns red when a component value exceeds or is lower than the threshold value. Refer to the illustrations below. Small display Large display WMI browser Click to display the WMI (Windows Management Instrumentation) browser. This browser displays various Windows®...
  • Page 151 Click a hard disk drive to display the information on the right panel. The pie chart at the bottom of the window represents the used (blue) and the available HDD ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 5-27...
  • Page 152 Memory usage The Memory tab shows both used and available physical memory. The pie chart at the bottom of the window represents the used (blue) and the available physical memory. Configuring PC Probe II Click to view and adjust the sensor threshold values. The Config window has two tabs: Sensor/Threshold and Preference.

  • Page 153: Asus Ai Suite

    5.3.5 ASUS AI Suite ASUS AI Suite allows you to launch AI Gear 2, AI N.O.S., AI Booster, AI Nap, and Q-Fan 2 utilities easily. Installing AI Suite To install AI Suite on your computer: Place the support DVD to the optical drive. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer has an enabled Autorun feature.
  • Page 154 Other feature buttons Click on right corner of the main window to open the monitor window. Displays the CPU/ system temperature, CPU/memory/PCIE voltage, and CPU/ chassis fan speed Displays the FSB/CPU frequency Click on right corner of the expanded window to switch the temperature from degrees Centigrade to degrees Fahrenheit.

  • Page 155: Asus Ai Gear 2

    5.3.6 ASUS AI Gear 2 ASUS AI Gear 2 provides four system performance options that allows you to select the best performance setting for your computing needs. This easy-to-use utility adjusts the processor frequency and vCore voltage to minimize system noise and power consumption.

  • Page 156: Asus Ai Nap

    5.3.7 ASUS AI Nap This feature allows you to minimize the power consumption of your computer whenever you are away. Enable this feature for minimum power consumption and a more quiet system operation. After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows OS taskbar and click the AI Nap button on the AI Suite main window.

  • Page 157: Asus Q-Fan 2

    5.3.8 ASUS Q-Fan 2 This ASUS Q-Fan 2 Control feature allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the CPU Q�Fan 2 or the Chassis Q�Fan 2 for more efficient system operation. After enabling the Q-Fan 2 function, the fans can be set to automatically adjust depending on the temperature, to decrease fan speed, or to achieve the maximum fan speed.

  • Page 158: Asus Ai Booster 2

    5.3.9 ASUS AI Booster 2 The ASUS AI Booster 2 application allows you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. ® After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you can launch the utility...

  • Page 159: Asus Express Gate Ssd

    5.3.10 ASUS Express Gate SSD ASUS Express Gate SSD is an instant-on environment that gives you quick access to web, Skype, and viewing your pictures. Within a few seconds of powering on your computer, you will be at the Express Gate SSD menu where you can start the web browser, Skype, or other Express Gate applications.
  • Page 160 Once inside the Express Gate SSD environment, click on the icons on the LaunchBar, by default at bottom of the screen, to launch or switch between softwares. You can re�arrange, re�size and move windows. Bring a window to the foreground by clicking within it or by clicking on its corresponding software icon. Re�size a window by dragging any of its four corners.

  • Page 161: Using The Configuration Panel

    The first�time Wizard will run again when you enter the �xpress Gate SSD environment after clearing its settings. Screen Settings: Choose the most optimal screen resolution for your display. • Volume Control: Control the volume for your speaker output, microphone • input, etc. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 5-37...

  • Page 162: Using The Launchbar

    USB drive. If a USB device is detected, the icon contains a green arrow. • ASUS �xpress Gate supports file uploading and downloading from USB drives only. • Only the image files in JPG, BMP, GIF, and PNG formats can be uploaded from SATA HDDs, ODDs and USB drives.
  • Page 163 Click to change LaunchBar options (auto-hide, docking position, etc). Click to show the “ASUS Utility” panel (if supported). Click to show “About Express Gate SSD”. Click to open Express Gate SSD Help. Click to bring up power options window to boot to OS, restart or power down.
  • Page 164 Make the proper network configurations. Each network interface is enabled immediately when you check the box next to it. • If you use a network cable connected to a home router (which is then connected to your DSL/cable modem), enable every LAN port(s). Express Gate SSD will automatically use whichever port is connected.

  • Page 165: Using The Photo Manager

    Shows user- created image album(s) Image control bar ASUS Express Gate supports HDDs connected to motherboard chipset- controlled onboard SATA ports only. All onboard extended SATA ports and external SATA ports are NOT supported. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 5-41...
  • Page 166 New versions of the Express Gate software will be released regularly, adding refinements or new applications. You can find original version of the software on the support DVD or download new versions from the ASUS support website. �xpress Gate software is released as an image file with .DFI extension.
  • Page 167 Clearing the user data is useful in the rare case where corrupt settings prevent the Express Gate environment from launching properly. The first time wizard will run again when you enter the �xpress Gate environment after clearing its settings. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 5-43...

  • Page 168: Raid Configurations

    RAID configurations The motherboard comes with one RAID controller that allows you to configure Serial ATA hard disk drives as RAID sets. The NVIDIA nForce™ 780a SLI Southbridge includes a high performance • ® SATA RAID controller that supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5 and JBOD for six independent Serial ATA channels.

  • Page 169: Nvidia ® Raid Configurations

    Device Configuration > MCP Storage Config for details. Due to chipset limitation, when you set any of the SATA ports to RAID mode, all SATA ports run at RAID mode simultaneously. Save your changes and Exit Setup. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 5-45...

  • Page 170: Entering The Nvidia Raid Utility

    Make sure to re�enter your NVRAID settings after the CMOS is cleared; otherwise, the system will not recognize your RAID setup. • For detailed descriptions on the NVIDIA RAID configuration, refer to the ® “NVIDIA RAID User Guide” found in your motherboard Support DVD. ®...

  • Page 171: Creating A Raid Volume

    [N] NO Press <Y> to clear the selected disks or <N> to proceed without clearing the disks. The following screen appears. Take caution in using this option. All data on the RAID drives will be lost! ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 5-47...

  • Page 172: Rebuilding A Raid Array

    NVIDIA RAID Utility Oct 5 2004 - Array List - Boot Status Vendor Array Model Name Healthy NVIDIA MIRROR XXX.XXG [Ctrl-X]Exit [���]Select [B]Set Boot [N]New Array [ENTER]Detail A new set of navigation keys is displayed on the bottom of the screen. Press <Ctrl+X>...
  • Page 173 Press <Enter> to start rebuilding array or press <Esc> to cancel. After the rebuild process, the Array list menu appears. You will need to enter Window XP and run the NVIDIA utility in order to ® complete the rebuilt process. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 5-49...

  • Page 174: Deleting A Raid Array

    Deleting a RAID array To delete a RAID array: From the Array List menu, use the up or down arrow keys to select a RAID array then press <Enter>. The RAID Array details appear. Array 1 : NVIDIA MIRROR XXX.XXG - Array Detail - RAID Mode: Mirroring Striping Width: 1...

  • Page 175: Clearing A Disk Data

    Press <C> to clear disk. The following confirmation message appears. Clear disk data? [Y] YES Press <Y> to clear the disk data or press <N> to cancel. Take caution in using this option. All data on the RAID drives will be lost! ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 5-51...

  • Page 176: Creating A Raid Driver Disk

    Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows ® operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in a RAID set. For Windows ® Vista™ operating system, use either the motherboard support DVD or a USB device with the RAID driver.
  • Page 177 Find AHCI driver in the support DVD through the path below: Drivers\Chipset\Disk\AHCI Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation. Due to chipset limitation, the Serial ATA ports supported by the NVIDIA chipset doesn’t support Serial Optical Disk Drives (Serial ODD) under DOS. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 5-53...
  • Page 178 5-54 Chapter 5: Software support...

  • Page 179: Chapter 6: Nvidia Technology Support

    This chapter tells how to install SLI-ready PCI Express graphics cards and how to use the SLI™ and Hybrid SLI features. ® Chapter 6: ® NVIDIA technology support...
  • Page 180 Chapter summary NVIDIA NVIDIA ® ™ technology............. 6-1 NVIDIA Hybrid SLI technology ..........6-9 ® ® ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series...

  • Page 181: Nvidia ® Sli™ Technology

    See page 2-41 for details. • The NVIDIA 3-way SLI technology is supported by Windows ® Vista operating system only. • Visit the NVIDIA zone website (http://www.nzone.com) for the latest certified graphics card and the supported 3D application list. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series...

  • Page 182: Graphics Card Setup

    6.1.2 Graphics card setup Installing three SLI-ready graphics cards Install only identical SLI-ready graphics cards that are NVIDIA �certified. ® Different types of graphics cards will not work together properly. To install the graphics cards: Prepare three graphics cards. �ach graphics card should have goldfingers for the 3-way SLI bridge connector.
  • Page 183 Make sure that the cards are properly seated on the slots. Align and firmly insert the 3�way SLI bridge connector to the goldfingers on each graphics card. Make sure that the connector is firmly in place. 3-way SLI bridge connector ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series...
  • Page 184 Connect auxiliary power source from the power supply to the three graphics cards separately. Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to the graphics card/s. We recommend that you install an additional chassis fan for better thermal environment. Chapter 6: NVIDIA ®...
  • Page 185 Connect auxiliary power source from the power supply to the two graphics cards separately. Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to the graphics card/s. We recommend that you install an additional chassis fan for better thermal environment. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series...

  • Page 186: Installing The Device Drivers

    6.1.3 Installing the device drivers Refer to the documentation that came with your graphics card package to install the device drivers. • Make sure that your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA ® SLI™ technology. Download the latest driver from the NVIDIA website at www.nvidia.com.
  • Page 187 B2. From the Personalization window, select Display Settings. B3. From the Display Settings dialog box, click Advanced Settings. B4. Select the NVIDIA GeForce tab, then click Start the NVIDIA Control Panel. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series...
  • Page 188 B5. The NVIDIA Control Panel window appears. Enabling SLI configuration When installing two graphics gards: From the NVIDIA Control Panel window, select Set SLI Configuration. Click Enable SLI and set the display for viewing SLI rendered content. When done, click Apply. When installing three graphics gards: From the NVIDIA Control Panel window, select Set SLI Configuration,...

  • Page 189: Nvidia Hybrid Sli Technology

    AMD Athlon X2 3�00+ CPU (operating at 1�00Mhz or higher) • 2 x 1024MB of DDR2-667 DRAM • Discrete GPU recommended for HybridPower • At least 256MB of Frame Buffer carve out for the motherboard GPU ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series...

  • Page 190: Enabling Geforce

    Performance mode and that GeForce Boost is enabled. The onboard GPU will share the rendering load with the dGPU and boost the performance of the dGPU. Visit www.asus.com for the latest chipset driver. 6-10 Chapter 6: NVIDIA ® technology support...
  • Page 191 When the Power Saving mode is enabled, the dGPU does not show in the Windows Device Manager. ® Power Saving mode is disabled. When the Power Saving mode is enabled, the dGPU is turned off and does not appear in the Device Manager. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 6-11...
  • Page 192 6-12 Chapter 6: NVIDIA ® technology support...

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