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  • Page 1 M3N WS...
  • 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

    Welcome! ..................1-1 Package contents ................. 1-1 Special features ................1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights ............1-2 1.3.2 ASUS unique features ............ 1-4 1.3.3 ASUS intelligent performance and overclocking features ............1-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information Before you proceed ..............2-1 Motherboard overview ..............

  • Page 4: Contents

    Managing and updating your BIOS ..........3-1 3.1.1 ASUS Update utility ............3-1 3.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk ........3-4 3.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility ........... 3-5 3.1.4 Updating the BIOS ............3-6 3.1.5 Saving the current BIOS file ..........3-8 3.1.6 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ........
  • Page 5 3.6.4 Security ................. 3-37 Tools menu ................. 3-39 3.7.1 ASUS O.C. Profile ............3-39 3.7.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ............3-41 Exit menu ..................3-42 Chapter 4: Software support Installing an operating system ........... 4-1 Support DVD information ............4-1 4.2.1...
  • Page 6 ASUS MyLogo2™ ............4-9 4.3.2 Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ Technology ..........4-11 4.3.3 Audio configurations ............. 4-14 4.3.4 ASUS PC Probe II ............4-22 4.3.5 ASUS AI Suite ............... 4-28 4.3.6 ASUS AI Gear 2 ............4-30 4.3.7 ASUS AI Nap ..............4-31 4.3.8...

  • 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 Ws Specifications Summary

    * Due to AMD CPU limitation, DDR2 1066 is supported by AM2+ CPU for one DIMM per channel only. Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for the memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). ** When installing total memory of 4GB capacity or more,...
  • Page 12 12 x USB 2.0 ports (6 at mid-board; 6 on the rear panel) ASUS AI Lifestyle ASUS Workstation Features: Unique Features - G.P. Diagnosis card - ASUS SASsaby cards support ASUS Power Saving Solution: - ASUS AI Nap - ASUS AI Gear 2 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution:...
  • Page 13 SM BIOS 2.3 Support DVD contents Drivers BIOS flash utility under DOS ASUS Update Anti-virus Utility (OEM version) Form factor ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.5 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice.

  • Page 15: Chapter 1: Product Introduction

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

  • 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 Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specifications, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for high-speed data retrieval and save. It allows RAID 0, 1, 0+1 and 5 configurations for two SATA connectors. See page 2-28 for details. ASUS M3N WS...

  • Page 20: Asus Unique Features

    See page 4-31 for details. ASUS Workstation Features ASUS Workstation features provide complete support to system maintenance and storage technology. G.P. Diagnosis card Bundled with M3N WS motherboard (retail version), the G.P. Diagnosis card assists users in system checking by effortlessly and quickly providing precise system checks right after they switch on their PCs.

  • Page 21: Asus Quiet Thermal Solution

    See page 3-33 and 4-33 for details. 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 Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without the usual “fingers”—...

  • Page 22: Asus Intelligent Performance And Overclocking Features

    See page 2-37 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 OS-based flash utility.

  • Page 23: 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. Chapter 2: Hardware information...
  • Page 24 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ........... 2-5 System memory ................. 2-10 Expansion slots ................2-17 Jumpers ..................2-21 Connectors ................. 2-23 G.P. Diagnosis card installation ..........2-38 Starting up for the first time ............2-41 2.10 Turning off the computer ............2-42 ASUS M3N WS...

  • Page 25: 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 WS...

  • Page 26: Motherboard Overview

    Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout Refer to 2.7 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. Chapter 2: Hardware information...

  • Page 27: Layout Contents

    2-29 IEEE 1394a port connectors (10-1 pin IE1394_1, IE1394_2) 2-30 PCI-X speed setting (3-pin PCIX_SPEED1) 2-22 TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) 2-35 Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) 2-32 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 2-34 ASUS M3N WS...

  • Page 28: Placement Direction

    2.2.3 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. 2.2.4 Screw holes Place nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis.

  • Page 29: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to a 90º angle. Socket lever Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to a 90º angle; otherwise, the CPU will not fit in completely. ASUS M3N WS...
  • Page 30 Position the CPU above the socket such that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with a small triangle. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it fits in place. Gold triangle Small triangle When the CPU is in place, push down the socket lever to secure the CPU.

  • Page 31: Installing The Heatsink And Fan

    Retention bracket lock Your boxed CPU heatsink and fan assembly should come with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. If the instructions in this section do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. ASUS M3N WS...
  • Page 32 Attach one end of the retention bracket to the retention module base. Align the other end of the retention bracket (near the retention bracket lock) to the retention module base. A clicking sound denotes that the retention bracket is in place. Make sure that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module...
  • Page 33 CPU_FAN. • Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. • This connector is backward compatible with 3-pin CPU fans . ASUS M3N WS...

  • Page 34: System Memory

    System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket.

  • Page 35: Memory Configurations

    Due to OS 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 Vista x64 Edition ® Windows ASUS M3N WS 2-11...
  • Page 36 M3N WS Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800MHz capability for AM2 CPU DIMM socket support (Optional) Chip Vendor Part No. Size Chip No. Brand A-DATA M2OAD6G3H3160G1E53 512MB AD29608A8A-25EG • • • A-DATA M2OAD6G3I4170I1E58 AD26908A8A-25EG • A-DATA M2OAD6H3J4171Q1E52 AD20908A8A-25EG A-DATA • •...
  • Page 37 M2Y1G64TU8HB0B-25C N2TU51280BE-25C Elixir • • • 04701G16CZ5D2A 64M8PC6400 Jnfinity • • • Patriot PSD21G8002 PM64M8D2BU-25PAC Patriot • Patriot PSD22GB002 PM128M8D2BU-25KC Patriot • • • UMAX D48001GP3-63BJU U2S12D30TP-8E UMAX • • • UMAX D48002GP0-73BCU U2S12D30TP-8E UMAX • ASUS M3N WS 2-13...
  • Page 38 M3N WS Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capability for AM2 CPU DIMM socket support (Optional) Chip Vendor Part No. Size Chip No. Brand A-DATA M2OAD5G3H3166I1C52 512MB AD29608A8A-3EG A-DATA • • A-DATA M2OAD5G3I4176I1C52 AD29608A8A-3EG A-DATA • A-DATA M2ONY5H3J4170I1C5Z NT5TU128M8BJ-3C • Apacer 78.01G9O.9K5 AM4B5808CQJS7E...

  • Page 39: Memory Configuration

    Dual-channel memory configuration. • C*: Supports four modules inserted into both the yellow slots and the black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. ASUS M3N WS 2-15...

  • Page 40: Installing A Ddr2 Dimm

    2.4.3 Installing a DDR2 DIMM Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. Unlock a DDR2 DIMM socket DDR2 DIMM notch by pressing the retaining clips outward.

  • Page 41: Expansion Slots

    When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support “Share IRQ” or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments; otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. ASUS M3N WS 2-17...

  • Page 42: Interrupt Assignments

    2.5.3 Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments Priority Standard function System Timer Keyboard Controller – Redirect to IRQ#9 Reserved Reserved IRQ Holder for PCI Steering* Floppy Disk Controller IRQ Holder for PCI Steering* System CMOS/Real Time Clock IRQ Holder for PCI Steering* IRQ Holder for PCI Steering* IRQ Holder for PCI Steering* Reserved...

  • Page 43: Pci Slots

    This motherboard supports PCI Express 2.0 x16 graphics cards that complies with the PCI Express specifications. Refer to the figure below for the location of the slot. PCI Express 2.0 x16_1 slot PCI Express x1_1 slot PCI Express x1_2 slot PCI-X slot PCI_1 slot PCI_2 slot ASUS M3N WS 2-19...
  • Page 44 • Visit www.nvidia.com/hybridsli for more information about Hybrid SLI™ support. • This motherboard supports the ASUS SASsaby SAS RAID card series (optional) for SAS hard disk drive expansion. Install the card to the PCIe x16 2.0 slot (blue) only. 2-20...

  • Page 45: Jumpers

    • Due to the chipset limitation, AC power off is required prior using C.P.R. function. You must turn off and on the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before reboot the system. ASUS M3N WS 2-21...
  • Page 46 PCI-X Speed setting (3-pin PCIX_SPEED1) This jumper allows you to set the PCI-X slot’s maximum frequency capability. The jumper cap on pins 1-2: 133 MHz capability for the PCI-X slot. The jumper cap on pins 2-3: 100 MHz capability for the PCI-X slot. 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information...

  • Page 47: Connectors

    4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel configuration, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 10. Microphone port (pink). This port connects a microphone. 11. Side Speaker Out port (gray). This port connects the side speakers in an 8-channel audio configuration. ASUS M3N WS 2-23...
  • Page 48 Refer to the audio configuration table below for the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, 6, or 8-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 49: Troubleshooting On Hdtv Overscaling Or Underscaling

    Click OK to exit. The Resize my desktop function in the NVIDIA Control Panel appears only when you are using an HDTV compliance resolution such as 480i, 720i, or 1080i. ASUS M3N WS 2-25...

  • Page 50: Internal Connectors

    2.7.2 Internal connectors Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) This connector is for the provided floppy disk drive (FDD) signal cable. Insert one end of the cable to this connector, then connect the other end to the signal connector at the back of the floppy disk drive. Pin 5 on the connector is removed to prevent incorrect cable connection when using a FDD cable with a covered Pin 5.
  • Page 51 Ultra DMA cable connector. This prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 133/100 IDE devices. If any device jumper is set as “Cable-Select,” make sure all other device jumpers have the same setting. ASUS M3N WS 2-27...
  • Page 52 NVIDIA GeForce 8200 Serial ATA connectors ® (7-pin SATA1-4 [red], 7-pin SATA5-6 [black]) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk and optical disk drives. If you install SATA hard disk drives to the SATA connectors, you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5, or JBOD configuration through the onboard NVIDIA GeForce 8200 controller.
  • Page 53 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 54 Never connect a USB cable to the IEEE 1394a connector. Doing so will damage the motherboard! You can connect the front panel 1394 cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (1394, red) first, and then install the Q-Connector (1394) to the 1394 connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel 1394 ports.
  • Page 55 Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors! Only the CPU_FAN and CHA_FAN1-2 connectors support the ASUS Q FAN2 feature. ASUS M3N WS...
  • Page 56 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 57 CPU: AMD FX-62 Memory 1024 MB DDR2-800 (x4) Graphics card: PCI Express x16 NVIDIA 7900GTX Serial ATA device: SATA hard disk drive (x2) Optical drives: DVD-RW ASUS M3N WS 2-33...
  • Page 58 10. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports HD Audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector. We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard’s high-definition audio capability.
  • Page 59 11. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) [Optional] This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. ASUS M3N WS 2-35...

  • Page 60: System Panel Connector

    12. 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 61: Asus Q-Connector

    13. 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 62: G.p. Diagnosis Card Installation

    G.P. Diagnosis card installation 2.8.1 G.P. Diagnosis card layout LED 0 and 1 Power Switch. Press to turn ON or OFF the computer. Reset Button. Press to restart the computer. Card connector 2.8.2 Installing G.P. Diagnosis card Make sure to turn off the power supply unit before instaling the diagnosis card to avoid electrical shock hazard.

  • Page 63: G.p. Diagnosis Card Check Codes

    - If errors occur, report errors & wait for keys. - If no errors occur or F1 key is pressed to continue: Clear EPA or customizatoin logo. 1. Invoke all ISA adapter ROMs 2. Invoke all PCI ROMs (except VGA) (continued on the next page) ASUS M3N WS 2-39...
  • Page 64 1. Enable L2 cache 2. Program Daylight Saving 3. Program boot up speed 4. Chipset final initialization 5. Power management final initialization 6. Clear screen & display summary table. 1. Build MP table. 2. Builid & update ESCD. 3. Set CMOS century to 20h or 19h 4.

  • Page 65: Starting Up For The First Time

    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. Follow the instructions in Chapter 3. ASUS M3N WS 2-41...

  • Page 66: 2.10 Turning Off The Computer

    2.10 Turning off the computer 2.10.1 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 shuts down.

  • Page 67: Chapter 3: 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. BIOS setup...
  • Page 68 Chapter summary Managing and updating your BIOS ..........3-1 BIOS setup program ..............3-11 Main menu .................. 3-15 Advanced menu ................. 3-20 Power menu ................3-31 Boot menu .................. 3-35 Tools menu ................. 3-39 Exit menu ..................3-42 ASUS M3N WS...

  • Page 69: Managing And Updating Your Bios

    ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows environment.) ® ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk or USB flash disk.) AwardBIOS Flash Utility (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk or a USB flash disk.)
  • Page 70 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 71 To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows desktop by clicking Start ® > 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 72: Creating A Bootable Floppy Disk

    3.1.2 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 73: Asus Ez Flash 2 Utility

    3.1.3 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 74: 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 or a USB flash disk in FAT 16/12 format.
  • Page 75 Type the BIOS file name in AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.33 the File Name to Program (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved field, then press <Enter>. For MCP78-M3N WS-00 DATE:01/08/2008 Flash Type - File Name to Program: M3N WS.bin...

  • Page 76: Saving The Current Bios File

    Make sure that the floppy disk or the USB flash disk has enough disk space to save the file. To save the current BIOS file using the AwardBIOS Flash Utility: Follow steps 1 to 6 of the AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.33 previous section. (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved For MCP78-M3N WS-00 DATE:01/08/2008 Press <Y>...

  • Page 77: Asus Crashfree Bios 3 Utility

    3.1.6 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or the USB flash disk that contains the updated BIOS file.

  • Page 78: Recovering The Bios From The Usb Flash Disk

    Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. • Only the USB flash disk with FAT 32/16/12 format and single partition can support ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. The device size should be smaller than 8GB. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so...

  • Page 79: 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 WS...

  • Page 80: 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. 3-12 Chapter 3: BIOS setup...

  • Page 81: 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 <Enter> to display a list of options. Refer to 3.2.7 Pop-up window. ASUS M3N WS 3-13...

  • Page 82: Pop-Up Window

    Legacy Diskette A: [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Specifies the capacity Legacy Diskette A: Primary IDE Master [ST321122A] and physical size of Primary IDE Slave [ASUS CDS520/A] diskette drive A. SATA1 [None] Disabled ..[ ] SATA3 [None] 720K , 3.5 in.

  • Page 83: Main Menu

    Allows you to select the display language for the BIOS setup screen. Configuration options: [English] [French] [Deutsch] [Chinese(Trad.)] [Chinese(Simp.)] [Japanese] 3.3.4 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 WS 3-15...

  • Page 84: Primary Ide Master/Slave

    3.3.5 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 85 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 WS 3-17...

  • Page 86: Sata1/2/3/4

    3.3.6 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 SATA1 Select Menu...

  • Page 87: Hdd Smart Monitoring

    Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.3.8 Installed Memory [xxx MB] Shows the size of installed memory. This item is not configurable. 3.3.9 Usable Memory [XXX MB] Shows the size of usable memory. This item is not configurable. ASUS M3N WS 3-19...

  • Page 88: Advanced Menu

    AI Overclock Loads overclocking profiles with optimal parameters for stability when overclocking. AI N.O.S. The ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System feature intelligently determines the system load and automatically boosts the performance for the most demanding tasks. 3-20 Chapter 3: BIOS setup...
  • Page 89 VDDA Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the VDDA Voltage. Configuration option: [Auto] [2.622V] [2.728V] [2.830V] NB Core Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the NB Core Voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.10V] [1.12V] [1.14V] ~ [1.34V] [1.36V] [1.38V] ASUS M3N WS 3-21...

  • Page 90: Cpu Configuration

    Memory Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the memory voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.800V] [1.820V] [1.840V] ~ [2.460V] [2.480V] [2.500V] HT Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the 1.2V HyperTransport voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.20V] [1.22V] [1.24V] ~ [1.46V] [1.48V] [1.50V] 3.4.2 Ai Net 2 This menu displays the status of the Local Area Network (LAN) cable connected to...

  • Page 91: Dram Configuration

    Memory Hole Remapping [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable memory hole remapping support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Advance Memory Settings This sub-menu allows you to adjust the Advance Memory Settings. Select an item, then press <Enter> to edit. ASUS M3N WS 3-23...
  • Page 92 Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Advanced Advance Memory Settings Select Menu Item Specific Help [Auto] Trrd [Auto] Auto, no user limit Trwt [Auto] MaxMemClk, limit by Twtr [Auto] Memory clock value Trtp [Auto] Manual, use Memory Twrrd [Auto] Clock value Twrwr [Auto] Trdrd...

  • Page 93: Chipset

    PCIE Spread Spectrum [Disabled] SATA Spread Spectrum [Disabled] Primary Display Adapter [PCI-E] Hybrid Support [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the Hybrid SLI function if you install a Hybrid SLI- support graphics card. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled]. ASUS M3N WS 3-25...
  • Page 94 iGPU Frame Buffer Control [Auto] Allows you to set the onboard GPU frame buffer control mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] Frame Buffer Size [128M] This item becomes user-configurable when you set the iGPU Frame Buffer Control item to [Manual] and allows you to set frame buffer size for onboard GPU. Configuration options: [64M] [128M] [256M] [512M] The configuration options for this item vary depending on the total memory size you install on the motherboard.

  • Page 95: 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 Express devices. The unit is byte. Configuration options: [128] [256] [512] [1024] [2048] [4096] ASUS M3N WS 3-27...

  • Page 96: Onboard Device Configuration

    3.4.6 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 [Enabled] HD Audio [Enabled] HDMI Audio [Auto] Onboard LAN [Enabled] Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Onboard 2nd LAN [Enabled]...
  • Page 97 Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Onboard LAN / LAN2 Boot ROM [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN boot ROM. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS M3N WS 3-29...

  • Page 98: Usb Configuration

    3.4.7 USB Configuration Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Advanced USB Configuration Select Menu USB Controller [Enabled] Item Specific Help USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] USB Legacy support [Enabled] USB Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the USB 1.1 and 2.0 controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the USB 2.0 controller.

  • Page 99: Power Menu

    AC power loss HPET Support [Enabled] Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] 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 WS 3-31...
  • Page 100 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 Up On PCI/PCIE Devices [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the PME to wake up from S5 by PCI/PCIE devices...

  • Page 101: Hardware Monitor

    Control function will not work and the fan you install will always run at full speed. CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the CPU Q-Fan controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The CPU Q-Fan Profile item becomes user-configurable when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control feature. ASUS M3N WS 3-33...
  • Page 102 CPU Q-Fan Profile [Performance] Allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the CPU Q-Fan. When set to [Optimal], the CPU fan automatically adjusts depending on the CPU temperature. Set this item to [Silent] to minimize fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation, or [Performance] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed.

  • Page 103: Boot Menu

    Configuration options: [Removable] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] [Disabled] 3.6.2 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 WS 3-35...

  • Page 104: Boot Settings Configuration

    3.6.3 Boot Settings Configuration Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Boot Boot Settings Configuration Select Menu Case Open Warning [Enabled] Item Specific Help Quick Boot [Enabled] Allows the system to Boot Up Floppy Seek [Disabled] skip certain tests Bootup Num-Lock [On] while booting.

  • Page 105: Security

    This allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature. Halt On [All, But Keyboard] Allows you to set the error report type.

  • Page 106: Password Check

    Press any key to continue. The password field setting is changed to [Clear]. A note about passwords The Supervisor password is required to enter the BIOS Setup program preventing unauthorized access. The User password is required to boot the system preventing unauthorized use. Forgot your password? If you forget your password, you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM.

  • Page 107: 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 F1:Help ↑↓ : Select Item -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults ESC: Exit →←: Select Menu Enter: Select SubMenu F10: Save and Exit 3.7.1...

  • Page 108: 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 109: Asus Ez Flash 2

    The BIOS file will be saved as “xxx.CMO“. 3.7.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press <Enter>, a confirmation message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press <Enter> to confirm your choice.

  • Page 110: 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-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Exit &...

  • Page 111: Chapter 4: Software Support

    This chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. Software support...
  • Page 112 Chapter summary Installing an operating system ........... 4-1 Support DVD information ............4-1 Software information ..............4-9 RAID configurations ..............4-35 Creating a RAID driver disk ............4-43 ASUS M3N WS...

  • Page 113: 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. 4.2.1 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 114: 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 Anti-Virus and Drivers Utility Installs all of the drivers and anti-virus utility through the installation wizard.

  • Page 115: Utilities Menu

    Click to display the next page Click to return to the previous page ASUS InstAll - Installation Wizard for Utilities Installs all of the utilities through the Installation Wizard. ASUS Cool‘n’Quiet Utility This item installs the ASUS Cool‘n’Quiet utility. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems.

  • Page 116: Realtek Teaming Utility

    ASUS Update Allows you to download the latest version of the BIOS from the ASUS website. Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that you have an Internet connection so you can connect to the ASUS website. ASUS AI Suite Installs the ASUS AI Suite.

  • Page 117: Make Disk Menu

    Vista, please install the AHCI/RAID driver through the ® motherboard support 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 DVD through the path below: Drivers\Chipset\Disk\AHCI ASUS M3N WS...

  • Page 118: Manual Menu

    Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual ® ® file. 4.2.6 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 4: Software support...

  • Page 119: Other Information

    The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the support 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 WS...

  • Page 120: Technical Support Form

    Technical support Form Displays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to fill out when requesting technical support. File list Displays the contents of the support DVD and a brief description of each in text format. Chapter 4: Software support...

  • Page 121: Software Information

    4.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2™ The ASUS MyLogo2™ 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 MyLogo2™ is automatically installed when you install the ASUS Update utility from the support DVD.
  • Page 122 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 123: Cool 'N' Quiet!™ Technology

    Double-click the Display icon in the Control Panel then select the Screen Saver tab. Click the Power button. The following dialogue box appears. From the Power schemes combo list box, select Minimal Power Management. Click OK to effect settings. ASUS M3N WS 4-11...
  • Page 124 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 125 If you are using Windows Vista, click the Start button. Select All Programs ® > ASUS > Cool & Quiet > Cool & Quiet. The Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ technology screen appears and displays the current CPU Frequency and CPU Voltage.

  • Page 126: Audio Configurations

    4.3.3 Audio configurations The Realtek audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to deliver the ® ultimate audio experience on your computer. The software provides Jack-Sensing function, S/PDIF Out support, and interrupt capability. The CODEC also includes the Realtek proprietary UAJ (Universal Audio Jack) technology for all audio ports, ®...

  • Page 127: Connector Settings

    The Configuration options shown in this section are for reference purposes only and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. In the Windows Vista™ environment, Realtek HD Audio Manager automatically detects devices connected to the analog/digital ports and shows corresponding configuration options tabs. ASUS M3N WS 4-15...
  • Page 128 Digital Output ® The Realtek audio CODEC allows you to connect an external audio output device via the coaxial/digital S/PDIF port. You can set your listening environment, set the karaoke, or select pre-programmed equalizer settings for your listening pleasure. To set the digital output options From the Realtek HD Audio Manager, click the Digital Output tab.
  • Page 129 Click the Beam Forming option button to eliminate surrounding noise interferences. Click the Default Format sub-tab for options on changing the default audio input format. Click to effect the Microphone settings and exit. ASUS M3N WS 4-17...
  • Page 130 Realtek HD Audio Manager for Windows XP™ Exit button Configuration options Minimize button Control settings window Information button Information Click the information button ( ) to display information about the audio driver version, DirectX version, audio controller, audio codec, and language setting. Minimize Click the minimize button ( ) to minimize the window.

  • Page 131: Configuration Options

    Line Volume, and Stereo mix, etc. by clicking the control tabs and dragging them up and down until you get the desired levels. Click the next button ( ) to display more menu options. Click to effect the Mixer settings and exit. ASUS M3N WS 4-19...
  • Page 132 Audio I/O The Audio I/O option allows you configure your input/output settings. To set the Audio I/O options From the Realtek HD Audio Manager, click the Audio I/O tab. Click the drop-down menu to select the channel configuration. The control settings window displays the status of connected devices.
  • Page 133 From the Realtek HD Audio Manager, click the 3D Audio Demo tab. Click the option buttons to change the sound, moving path, or environment settings. Click to test your settings. Click to effect the 3D Audio Demo settings and exit. ASUS M3N WS 4-21...

  • Page 134: Asus Pc Probe Ii

    To launch the PC Probe II from the Windows desktop, click Start > All Programs ® > 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 135 When displayed, the monitor panel for that sensor also turns red. Refer to the Monitor panels section for details. Preference You can customize the application using the Preference section in the main window. Click the box before each preference to activate or deactivate. ASUS M3N WS 4-23...
  • Page 136 Hardware monitor panels The hardware monitor panels display the current value of a system sensor such as fan rotation, CPU temperature, and voltages. The hardware monitor panels come in two display modes: hexagonal (large) and rectangular (small). When you check the Enable Monitoring Panel option from the Preference section, the monitor panels appear on your computer’s desktop.
  • Page 137 You can enlarge or reduce the browser size by dragging the bottom right corner of the browser. DMI browser Click to display the DMI (Desktop Management Interface) browser. This browser displays various desktop and system information. Click the plus sign (+) before DMI Information to display the available information. ASUS M3N WS 4-25...
  • Page 138 PCI browser Click to display the PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) browser. This browser provides information on the PCI devices installed on your system. Click the plus sign (+) before the PCI Information item to display available information. Usage The Usage browser displays real-time information on the CPU, hard disk drive space, and memory usage.
  • Page 139 The Preference tab allows you to customize sensor alerts, or change the temperature scale. Loads the default Loads your saved threshold values for Cancels or configuration each sensor ignores your changes Applies your Saves your changes configuration ASUS M3N WS 4-27...

  • Page 140: Asus Ai Suite

    4.3.5 ASUS AI Suite ASUS AI Suite allows you to launch AI Gear2, AI N.O.S., AI Booster, AI Nap, and Q-Fan2 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 141 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. ASUS M3N WS M3N WS 4-29...

  • Page 142: Asus Ai Gear 2

    4.3.6 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 143: Asus Ai Nap

    4.3.7 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 144: Asus Ai N.o.s

    4.3.8 ASUS AI N.O.S. This ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System feature intelligently determines the system load and automatically boosts the performance for the most demanding tasks. After installing AI Suite from the bundled support CD, you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows OS taskbar and click the AI N.O.S.

  • Page 145: Asus Q-Fan 2

    4.3.9 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 146: Asus Ai Booster

    4.3.10 ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster 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 147: Raid Configurations

    RAID set, first copy the RAID driver from the support DVD to a floppy disk before you install an operating system to a selected hard disk drive. Refer to section 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk for details. ASUS M3N WS 4-35...

  • Page 148: Nvidia ® Raid Configurations

    4.4.2 NVIDIA RAID configurations ® The motherboard includes a high performance SATA RAID controller integrated in the NVIDIA GeForce 8200 chipset. It supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5 ® and JBOD for six independent Serial ATA channels. Installing Serial ATA (SATA) hard disks The motherboard supports Ultra DMA 133/100/66 and Serial ATA hard disk drives.
  • Page 149 [ ← ] Del [ESC] Quit [F6] Back [F7] Finish [TAB] Navigate [ ↑↓ ] Select [ENTER] Popup At the bottom of the screen are the navigation keys. These keys allow you to move through and select menu options. ASUS M3N WS 4-37...

  • Page 150: Creating A Raid Volume

    Creating a RAID Volume To create a RAID volume: From the Define a New Array screen, use the <TAB> key to highlight the RAID Mode field, and then press <Enter>. The following sub-menu appears. Use the up or down arrow keys to select a RAID mode, Mirrored ↑...

  • Page 151: Rebuilding A Raid Array

    Striping Width: 1 Striping Block: 64K Port Index Disk Model Capacity WDC1600AAJS-22PSA0 149.05G WDC1600AAJS-22PSA0 149.05G [R] Rebuild [D] Delete [C] Clear MBR [ENTER] Return A new set of navigation keys is displayed on the bottom of the screen. ASUS M3N WS 4-39...
  • Page 152 Press <R> to rebuild a RAID array. The following screen appears. Array 4 : NVIDIA MIRROR 149.04G - Select Disk Inside Array - RAID Mode: Mirrored Striping Width: 1 Striping Block: 64K Port Index Disk Model Capacity WDC1600AAJS-22PSA0 149.05G WDC1600AAJS-22PSA0 149.05G [↑↓] Select [F6] Back...

  • Page 153: Deleting A Raid Array

    Press <Y> to delete array or press <N> to cancel. Take caution in using this option. All data on the RAID drives will be lost! If you deleted all existing arrays, the Define a New Array screen appears again. ASUS M3N WS 4-41...
  • Page 154 Clearing a disk MBR To clear disk MBR From the Array List screen, use the up or down arrow keys to select a RAID array, and then press <Enter>. The RAID Array details appear. Array 4 : NVIDIA MIRROR 149.04G - Array Detail - RAID Mode: Mirrored Striping Width: 1...

  • Page 155: Creating A Raid Driver Disk

    During the OS installation, the system prompts you to press the F6 key to install third-party SCSI or RAID driver. Press <F6> then insert the floppy disk with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation. ASUS M3N WS 4-43...
  • Page 156 ® To install the RAID driver in Windows Vista™: Insert the motherboard support DVD into the optical drive. Find RAID driver in the support DVD through the path below: Drivers\Chipset\Disk\RAID Find AHCI driver in the support DVD through the path below: Drivers\Chipset\Disk\AHCI Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation.

  • Page 157: Chapter 5: Nvidia Hybrid Sli™ Technology Support

    This chapter describes the NVIDIA Hybrid SLI™ feature and shows the graphics card installation procedures. NVIDIA Hybrid SLI™ ® technology support...
  • Page 158 Chapter summary NVIDIA Hybrid SLI Technology ........... 5-1 ASUS M3N WS...

  • Page 159: Nvidia Hybrid Sli Technology

    • AMD Athlon X2 3800+ CPU (operating at 1800Mhz 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 WS...

  • Page 160: Enabling Geforce ® Boost And Hybridpower

    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. ® Chapter 5: NVIDIA Hybrid SLI™ technology support...
  • Page 161 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 WS...
  • Page 162 ® Chapter 5: NVIDIA Hybrid SLI™ technology support...

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