Asus M3N-HT User Manual
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Motherboard M3N-HT Deluxe Series - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - 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. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 3
viii About this guide ix M3N-HT Deluxe Series specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS AI Lifestyle unique features 1-5 1.3.3 ASUS intelligent performance and - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 4
3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 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 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-9 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 5
ASUS EZ Flash 2 4-41 4.7.3 ASUS Express Gate 4-42 4.8 Exit menu 4-43 Chapter 5: Software support 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support DVD information 5-1 5.2.1 Running the support DVD 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu 5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu 5-3 5.2.4 Make Disk menu 5-5 5.2.5 Manual - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 6
OS.... 5-49 5.5.2 Creating a RAID/SATA driver disk in Windows 5-49 Chapter 6: NVIDIA® SLI™ technology support 6.1 Overview 6-1 Requirements 6-1 6.2 Graphics card setup 6-2 6.2.1 Installing three SLI-ready graphics cards 6-2 6.2.2 Installing two SLI-ready graphics cards 6-5 6.2.3 Installing the - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 7
. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 8
qualified service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. This symbol of - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 9
. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. • Chapter 5: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package and the software. • Chapter 6: NVIDIA® SLI™ support This chapter describes the NVIDIA SLI™ feature and shows - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 10
the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 11
GB system memory *DDR2 1066 is supported by AM2+ CPUs only. R���e�f�e�r��t�o� www.asus.com for the supported CPU models and the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). Integrated NVIDIA® GPU Hybrid SLI Support (supports Windows® Vista only) Maximum shared memory of 512MB Supports HDMI™ Technology with - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 12
M3N-HT Deluxe Series specifications summary LAN IEEE 1394 USB High Definition audio ASUS AI Lifestyle unique features NVIDIA Gigabit MAC Atheros F1 Gigabit PHY featuring AI NET2 LSI® FW322 controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a connectors (at mid-board) 10 x USB 2.0 ports (6 at mid-board; 4 on the - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 13
M3N-HT Deluxe Series specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Other features Rear panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors Intelligent overclocking tools: - AI Overclocking (Intelligent CPU frequency tuner) - ASUS AI Booster 2 utility Precision Tweaker 2: - vCore: Adjustable CPU - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - 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 Drivers ASUS Express Gate ASUS AI Suite ASUS PC Probe II ASUS - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 15
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 16
Chapter summary 1 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 17
only) 1 x ASUS 3-way SLI bridge connector 1 x ASUS SLI bridge Optional fan for Water-Cooling or Passive-cooling only Application DVD ASUS motherboard support DVD Documentation User guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 18
FX / Phenom / Athlon™ / Sempron™ CPU support This motherboard supports�A�M�D�® Socket AM2+ multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with less power consumption. It features dual-channel DDR2 1066 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 19
performance is not needed. You can switch from the discrete GeForce® GPU(s) to the motherboard GPU for a quiet, low power PC experience. GeForce® Boost and HybridPower™ are independent on selected GeForce® GPUs. Refer to www.nvidia.com/hybridsli for more information. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 1-3 - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 20
This motherboard supports the ™ RAID controller integrated in the NVIDIA® nForce® 780a SLI™ chipset allows RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID Supporting HDCP copy protection such as HD DVD and Blu-ray Discs, HDMI provides you with the highest-quality home theater experience. IEEE 1394a support - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 21
ASUS Cool Mempipe (Mempipe Edition only) ASUS Cool Mempipe supports unparalleled memory overclocking via innovative thermal solutions. By lowering the memory and system temperatures, the Cool Mempipe return to the OS environment, simply click the mouse or press a key. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 1-5 - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 22
the innovative heat pipe design on this motherboard is that the groundbreaking fanless design does not have lifetime problems as a chipset fan does. Furthermore, the entire system. See page 2-11 for details. Q-Fan 2 ASUS Q-Fan2 technology intelligently adjusts both CPU fan and chassis fan speeds - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 23
-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. See pages 4-5 and 4-41 for details. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 1-7 - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 24
. The localized BIOS setup menu helps you configure your system easier and faster. See page 4-13 for details. 1.3.3 ASUS intelligent performance and overclocking features HDMI/DVI/RGB support With the bundled HDMI to DVI conversion adapter, this motherboard can support both DVI and HDMI output. DVI - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 25
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. 2 Hardware information - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 26
Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.4 System memory 2-12 2.5 Expansion slots 2-20 2.6 Jumper 2-24 2.7 Connectors 2-25 ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 27
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. M3N-HT DELUXE M3N-HT DELUXE Onboard LED SB_PWR ON OFF Standy Power Powered Off ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 2-1 - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 28
image below. 2.2.2 Screw holes Place nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis M3N-HT DELUXE 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 29
AM2+ VGA_HDMI LAN1_USB12 ESATA AUDIO nVidia® nForce 780a SLI EATXPWR PRI_IDE Attansic F1 PCIEX16_1 M3N-HT DELUXE PCI1 88SE6111 CHA_FAN2 PCIEX16_2 PCI2 CD AD1988B AAFP PCIEX16_3 PCIEX1_1 SPDIF_OUT FLOPPY COM1 SF200 Lithium Cell CMOS Power SATA1 SATA2 agere L-FW3227 BIOS IE1394_2 - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 30
2.2.4 Layout contents Slots 1. 2. 3. 3. DDR2 DIMM slots PCI slots PCI Express x1 slot PCI Express x16 slots Jumper 1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) Rear panel connectors 1 P�S�/2��k�e�yb�o�a�r�d�p�o�r�t �(p�u�r�p�le�) 2 C�o�a�x�ia�l�S�/�P�D�IF��O�u�t �p�o�rt 3. VGA port 4. LAN (RJ-45) - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 31
pin FLOPPY) 2. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) 3. NVIDIA® nForce 780a SLI Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-4 [red]; SATA5-6 [black]) 4. USB pin RESET) ASUS Q-Connector (system panel) Page 2-28 2-29 2-30 2-31 2-31 2-32 2-33 2-33 2-34 2-36 2-37 2-37 2-38 2-39 ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 2-5 - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 32
on the socket and damaging the CPU! 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. M3N-HT DELUXE M3N-HT DELUXE CPU SOCKET AM2+/AM2 2. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to a 90º angle. Socket lever Make sure that - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 33
lever to secure the CPU. The lever clicks on the side tab to indicate that it is locked. 6. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that came with the heatsink package. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 2-7 - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 34
AM2+ �P�h�e�n�o�m F��X��/ �P�h�e�n�o�m A�th��lo�n S�e�m��p�r�o�n�™��p��ro�c�e�s�s�o��r �o�r AMD® AM2 base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. • If you purchased a separate CPU instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. If the instructions - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 35
the retention bracket in place. 4. 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 2-9 - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 36
CPU FAN PWM 5. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. CPU_FAN M3N-HT DELUXE M3N-HT DELUXE CPU fan connector • Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 37
of the heatsink. Make sure that the ASUS logo faces to the CPU socket. 3. motherboard. • Plug the optional fan cable to the CHA_FAN1/2 connector on the motherboard. • Make sure the optional fan is installed correctly to prevent damage to the fan and motherboard components. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 38
2.4 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: M3N-HT DELUXE M3N-HT DELUXE 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 39
32-bit operation system which does not support Physical Address Extension (PAE). • If you install Windows® XP/Vista 32-bit operation system, a total memory of less than 3GB is recommended. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of 128 Mb chips. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 2-13 - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 40
components. Failure to do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. To install a DIMM: 1. Unlock a DIMM socket into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. • The DDR2 DIMM sockets do not support DDR DIMMs. DO not install DDR DIMMs to the DDR2 DIMM sockets. 2.4.4 Removing - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 41
M3N-HT Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2- memory configuration. • C*: Supports four modules inserted into both the yellow and black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-800/667/533 MHz QVL. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 42
M3N-HT Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2- -6E1K DIMM support A* B* C* • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 43
DIMM support A* B* C* • • • • • M3N-HT Deluxe Motherboard Qualified support A* B* C* • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 44
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: 1. Secure the motherboard to your chassis with nine screws. 2. Install memory modules to sockets - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 45
. 9. Hold the heat spreaders and secure the four nuts. DO NOT overtighten the nuts. 10. Install another two memory modules to sockets DIMM_A2/ B2 if necessary. Install memory modules to sockets DIMM_A2 and DIMM_B2 after the completion of Cool Mempipe installation. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 2-19 - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 46
Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis). 3. BIOS setup. 2. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the tables on the next page. 3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card. When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 47
usually available for ISA or PCI devices. IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCIE x16_1 shared shared - - - - USB 2.0 controller - - - shared - - - - HD audio shared - - - - - - - Onboard SATA - - - - shared - - ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 2-21 - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 48
with the PCI Express specifications. With three graphics cards installed, the motherboard can enable multi‑display. All of the three PCI Express x16 slots support PCIe 2.0 devices. This motherboard supports 3 SLI-ready Express x16 graphics cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 49
SLI™ mode. • Hybrid SLI™ mode is supported only under Windows® Vista OS. For more information, go to www.nvidia.com/hybridsli. • Before enabling the HybridPower™ function, ensure that you have connected your display to the onboard VGA port or the HDMI VGA performance. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 2-23 - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 50
(RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing BIOS setup to re-enter data. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! M3N-HT DELUXE M3N-HT DELUXE - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 51
This port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. 4. LAN (RJ-45) port. Supported by Gigabit LAN controller, this port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a port connects the side speakers in an 8-channel audio configuration. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 2-25 - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 52
interface (HDMI) connector. • This motherboard comes with dual-VGA output that features different displays on 2 monitors at the same time if you connect 2 monitors to both the onboard VGA and HDMI ports. • With the bundled HDMI-to-DVI converter, this motherboard can also support DVI output - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 53
VGA port or the HDMI/DVI port at the rear panel. Playback of HD DVD and Blu-Ray Discs The speed and bandwidth of the CPU/Memory, DVD player, and drivers will affect the playback 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 2-27 - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 54
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. M3N-HT DELUXE FLOPPY PIN1 NOTE:Orient the red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 55
cable: blue, black, and gray. Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of the following modes to configure . M3N-HT DELUXE M3N-HT DELUXE IDE connector PRI_IDE NOTE:Orient the red markings on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN 1. PIN1 ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 2-29 - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 56
780a SLI controller. • SATA1-4 connectors are set to [IDE] by default. If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the Onchip SATA Type item in the BIOS to [RAID]. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. M3N-HT DELUXE - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 57
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. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 2-31 - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 58
GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM M3N-HT DELUXE M3N-HT DELUXE Fan connectors Rotation +12V GND Rotation +12V GND CHA_FAN2 GND +12V Rotation PWR_FAN CHA_FAN1 • 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 - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 59
audio connector (4-pin CD) These connectors allow you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. M3N-HT DELUXE CD Right Audio Channel GND GND Left Audio Channel M3N-HT DELUXE Internal audio connector ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 2-33 - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 60
and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. M3N-HT DELUXE EATX12V GND GND GND GND PIN 1 +12V DC Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator. aspx?SLanguage=en you want to use 3-Way SLI™ configuration, visit the NVIDIA website - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 61
10 Power (W) 62.7 10.45 10 12.68 2.5 12.68 10 708.577 Normal Loading CPU KSF 3.0XE Memory 1 GB*4 VGA 8800 Ultra*2 SATA-HDD 4 eSATA-HDD 1 IDE-CDROM 1 IDE-HDD 0 USB 4 + 10.45 10.45 10 Power (W) 41.8 10.45 10 12.68 2.5 0 10 481.970 ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 2-35 - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 62
R SENSE_SEND PORT1 L HD-audio-compliant pin definition M3N-HT DELUXE Analog front panel connector Legacy AC'97 compliant definition • 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. • If you - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 63
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. M3N-HT DELUXE +5V SPDIFOUT GND M3N-HT DELUXE Digital audio connector SPDIF_OUT The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 2-37 - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 64
supports several chassis-mounted functions. PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker M3N-HT DELUXE PLED SPEAKER PANEL PIN 1 IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- PWR Ground Reset Ground M3N-HT DELUXE system in sleep or soft-off mode depending on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 65
panel cable labels. 2. Install the ASUS Q-Connector to the system panel connector, making sure the orientation matches the labels on the motherboard. 3. The front panel functions are now enabled. The figure shows the Q-Connector properly installed on the motherboard. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 2-39 - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 66
2-40 Chapter 2: Hardware information - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 67
This chapter describes the power up Powerin3g up sequence, the vocal POST messages, and ways of shutting down the system. - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 68
Chapter summary 3 3.1 Starting up for the first time 3-1 3.2 Turning off the computer 3-2 ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 69
) One continuous beep followed by three short beeps One continuous beep followed by four short beeps Description No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. At power on, hold down the key to enter the BIOS Setup. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 3-1 - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 70
is ON, pressing the power switch for less than four seconds puts the system to sleep mode or to soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 71
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: 4 BIOS setup - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 72
Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-9 4.3 Main menu 4-13 4.4 Advanced menu 4-18 4.5 Power menu 4-30 4.6 Boot menu 4-34 4.7 Tools menu 4-39 4.8 Exit menu 4-43 ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 73
. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. See page 5-3 for the Utilities screen menu. 3. The ASUS Update utility is copied to your system. Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using this utility. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 74
through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from the 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 75
The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. M3NHTDLX.BIN M3NHTDLX ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 76
menu, then select Format. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. e. Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the format options field, then click Start. 4-4 Chapter 4: BIOS setup - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 77
and automatically reboots the system when done. • This function can support devices such as USB flash disk, or floppy disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 4-5 - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 78
The Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) can be updated using the AwardBIOS Flash Utility. Follow these instructions to update the BIOS using this utility. 1. 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. Write - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 79
. AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.17 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved For MCP72XE-M3N-HT-D-00 Flash Type - DATE:01/04/2008 File Name to Program: M3NHTDLX.bin Flashing Complete Press to Continue Write OK F1 Reset No Update Write Fail ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 4-7 - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 80
0112.bin following screen appears. Save current BIOS as: Message: 3. Type a filename for the current BIOS file in the AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.17 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved Save current BIOS as field, For MCP72XE-M3N-HT-D-00 DATE:01/04/2008 then press - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 81
Menu. See section "4.8 Exit Menu." • 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 4-9 - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 82
[ASUS CDS520/A] [None] [None] [None] [None] [Disabled] Change the day, month, year and century. Installed Memory 512MB Usable Memory 511MB arrow key on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. • The BIOS setup screens shown in this chapter are for reference purposes only, and may - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 83
or + (plus) Function Displays the General Help screen Loads setup default values Exits the BIOS setup or returns to the main menu from a sub‑menu Selects the menu item to the left or right > to display a list of options. Refer to "4.2.7 Pop-up window." ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 4-11 - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 84
Select Menu Item Specific Help Specifies the capacity and physical size of diskette drive A. Installed Memory 512MB Usable Memory 512M↑B↓ :Move ENTER:Accept ESC:Abort F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item. 4-12 Chapter 4: BIOS setup - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 85
basic system information. Refer to section "4.2.1 BIOS menu screen" for information on the menu screen Change the day, month, year and century. Installed Memory Usable Memory 511MB 512MB F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select : [Disabled] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 4-13 - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 86
for the remaining fields on this sub-menu. If the hard disk was already formatted on a previous system, the setup BIOS may detect incorrect parameters. Select [Manual] to manually enter the IDE hard disk drive parameters. If no drive is installed select [None]. Configuration options: [None] [Auto - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 87
to [Manual]. Configuration options BIOS, use a disk utility, such as 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 - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 88
IDE Drive Access Mode Capacity Cylinder Head Landing Zone Sector Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility [Auto] [Auto] 80 GB 0 0 0 show 0 if no SATA device is installed in the system. Only SATA 1-4 connectors support IDE mode. If you want to use SATA 5-6 connectors, set the SATA Operation - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 89
This item is not configurable. After entering the IDE hard disk drive information into BIOS, use a disk utility, such as FDISK, to partition and format new IDE 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 - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 90
4.4.1 JumperFree Configuration Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility JumperFree Configuration Select VDDA Voltage [Auto] Memory Voltage [Auto] NB BR04 CHIP Voltage [Auto] 1.2V HT Voltage [Auto] the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Allows you to individually set - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 91
VDDA voltage. Configuration options: [AUTO] [2.52V] [2.622V].[2.728V] [2.83V] Memory Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the memory voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.800V] [1.820V]...[2.480V] [2.500V] and press the key. Configuration options: [200]-[600] ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 4-19 - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 92
[Disabled] [Enabled] 4.4.3 CPU Configuration Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility CPU Configuration CPU Type AMD Phenom(tm) x Channel B Clock Skew Advance 300ps Advance Memory Settings DRAM Timing Control Output Driver Control Item Specific Help Setting platform Memclock or - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 93
[Delay 900ps] Advanced Memory Settings CPU On-die Termination [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [300 ohm] [150 ohm] [75 ohm] Trc [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [11] [12] [13] [14] [15] [16] [17]...[26] Twr [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [3] [4] [5] [6] ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 4-21 - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 94
] Configuration options: [Auto] [64-byte] [32-byte] DRAM Bank Interleaving [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Bank Swizzle Mode [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4-22 Chapter 4: BIOS setup - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 95
ps] [50 ps] [100 ps] [150 ps] [200 ps]...[8650 ps] [8700 ps] Output Driver Control CKE Drive Strength [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1.00x] [1.25x] [1.50x] [2.00x] 00x] MEMCLK Drive Strength [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [0.75x] [1.00x] [1.25x] [1.50x] ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 4-23 - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 96
] [1.50x] DRAM Drivers Weak Mode [Auto] which supports HT Width [Auto] CPU Spread Spectrum [Disabled] PCIE Spread Spectrum [Disabled] SATA Spread Spectrum [Down Spread] Primary Display Adapter [PCI-E] Item Specific Help iGPU Frame Buffer Control [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 97
GHz] If you are using an AM2+ CPU, the configuration options will be as follows: [Auto] [200 MHz] [400 MHz] [600 MHz] [800 MHz] [1 GHz] [1.2 GHz]...[2.6GHz] K8NB HT Width [Auto] Configuration options: [ ↓8↑8] device. Configuration options: [PCI] [Onboard] [PCI-E] ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 4-25 - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 98
you want to assign the IRQ DMA and memory base address fields. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The item IRQ Resources becomes user-configurable when you set Resources Controlled By to [Manual]. IRQ Resources Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility IRQ Resources IRQ-5 assigned to - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 99
BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Onboard Device Configuration IDE Function Setup MCP Storage Config �O�n�bo�a�rd��13�94 E�n�ab�l�ed�] �H� D �Au�di�o Au�to�] Front Panel Support Type [HD Audio] HDMI IDE PIO read prefetch mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 4-27 - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 100
an item then press to edit. Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility MCP Storage Config Select Menu SATA Operation Mode [ SATA 5-6 connectors support AHCI mode and RAID mode only. Make sure to install the AHCI driver or RAID driver in the bundled support DVD before connecting - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 101
the HDMI audio BIOS CMOS Setup Utility USB Configuration Select Menu USB Controller USB2.0 Controller USB Legacy support Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 102
POS)] [S3(STR)] [S1&S3] 4.5.2 APM Configuration Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Power APM Configuration Restore on AC Power Loss PWR RTC Alarm x Date(of Month) Alarm x Alarm Time(hh:mm) HPET Support Power Up By PS/2 Keyboard [Power-Off] [Instant-Off] [Disabled] [ - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 103
Support [Enabled] The hardware high precision efficient timer (HPET) is to increase the performance of the Vista Multimedia player and can meet Vista's requirement. Disable this feature if your system is running under XP environment. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 104
allows you to change CPU Q-Fan feature-related parameters. Select an item then press to display the configuration options. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Power Hardware Monitor Select Menu CPU Fan Type [DC] CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled] x CPU Q-Fan Profile Performance Chassis - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 105
CPU/ Chassis/Power fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows 0 RPM. CPU Fan Speed warning [800 RPM] Allows you to set the CPU fan properly. Configuration options: [Disabled] [800 RPM] [1200 RPM] [1600 RPM] ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 4-33 - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 106
Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press to display the sub-menu. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Boot Device Priority Removable Drives Hard Disk Drives CDROM Drives Boot Settings Configuration Security - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 107
assign hard disk drives attached to the system. 4.6.4 CDROM Drives Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Boot CDROM Drives 1. 1st Slave: XXXXXXXXX Select Menu Item Specific Help 1. 1st Slave: XXXXXXXXX Allows you to assign optical drives attached to the system. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 4-35 - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 108
/Sec) [6] Allows you to select the rate at which a character repeats when you hold a key. Configuration options: [6] [8] [10] [12] [15] [20] [24] [30] 4-36 Chapter 4: BIOS setup - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 109
But Keyboard] [All, But Diskette] [All, But Disk/Key] 4.6.6 Security Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Boot Security Supervisor Password User Password Password Check Clear Clear [Setup] Select then press . The password field setting is changed to Set. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 4-37 - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 110
about passwords The Supervisor password is required to enter the BIOS Setup program preventing unauthorized access. The User password is required to section "2.6 Jumper" for instructions. Password Check This field requires you to enter the password before entering the BIOS setup or the system. - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 111
Tools Load BIOS Profile Select Menu Load from Profile 1 Load from Profile 2 Load from File Item Specific Help Load BIOS Profile from Profile 1. Load from Profile 1/2 Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. Press to load the file. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 112
the loading process finishes. • Suggest only to update the BIOS file coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the "xxx.CMO" file can be loaded. Save BIOS Profile Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Tools Save BIOS Profile Select Menu Save to Profile 1 Save to - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 113
2 BIOS ROM Utility B325 FLASH TYPE: SST 25VF020B /3.3V Current ROM BOARD: M3N-HT DELUXE VER: 0110 DATE: 01/04/2008 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select [Tab] Switch [S] Save [ESC] Exit [Up/Down/Home/End] Move ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 114
Express Gate This item allows you to configure related ASUS Express Gate settings. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Tools ASUS Express Gate Select Menu Express Gate Enter OS Timer Reset User Data [Enabled] [10 Seconds] [No] Item Specific Help Express Gate [Enabled] Allows you to - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 115
program. If you made changes to fields other than System Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation before exiting. Load Setup Default This option allows you to load the default to discard any changes and load the previously saved values. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 4-43 - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 116
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This chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. Chapter 5: 5 Software support - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 118
Chapter summary 5 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support DVD information 5-1 5.3 Software informtion 5-9 5.4 RAID configurations 5-41 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-49 ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 119
. Click an icon to display support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the DVD. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 5-1 - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 120
. NVIDIA Chipset Program �D�r�iv��e�r Installs the NVIDIA® chipset drivers for the NVIDIA® nForce 780a SLI chipset. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Driver Installs the AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ technology driver. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) driver. 5-2 Chapter 5: Software support - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 121
all of the utilities through the installation wizard. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer in healthy operating condition. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 5-3 - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 122
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). Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that you - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 123
, install the AHCI/RAID driver through the motherboard support CD/DVD or a USB device. Find RAID driver in the support CD/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 5-5 - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 124
in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the Adobe® Acrobat® 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 - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 125
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-HT Deluxe Series 5-7 - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 126
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. 5-8 Chapter 5: Software support - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 127
Update BIOS from a file from the drop down menu, then click Next. 5. When prompted, locate the new BIOS file, then click Next. The ASUS MyLogo window appears. 6. From the left window pane, select the folder that contains the image you intend to use as your boot logo. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 128
the boot image to your desired size by selecting a value on the Ratio box. 9. 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. 5-10 Chapter 5: Software - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 129
. 4. Click the Power button. The following dialogue box appears. 5. From the Power schemes combo list box, select Minimal Power Management. 6. Click OK to effect settings. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 5-11 - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 130
• 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. Launching the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ software The motherboard support DVD includes the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ software that enables you to - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 131
with the motherboard package to activate the SoundMAX® audio utility. You must use 4-channel, 6-channel or 8-channel speakers for this setup. If the SoundMAX® audio utility is correctly installed, you will find the SoundMAX®/ SoundMAX® BlackHawk icon on the taskbar. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 5-13 - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 132
clarity added for use with stereo speakers or headphones. SoundMAX BlackHawk (AI Audio2) is available only under the Windows® Vista™ operating system. 5-14 Chapter 5: Software support - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 133
Click this port settings tab to display the rear panel ports configuration for the speakers or rear panel digital port configuration for the SPDIF interface. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 5-15 - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 134
, and Directional Beam. More Settings Click for the further configurations. Equalizer Allows you to configure and customize all the DSP presets frequencies. 5-16 Chapter 5: Software support - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 135
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. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 5-17 - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 136
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. 5-18 Chapter 5: Software - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 137
helps you adjust microphone volume. You will be asked to read pre-written text to allow the AudioWizard to adjust the volume as you speak. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 5-19 - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 138
Environment options Click the Listening Environment tab to set up your speaker, acoustic environment, and enable/disable the Virtual Theater Surround function. 5-20 Chapter 5: Software support - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 139
the ASUS Array Mic. • If you are using Windows Vista, you have to manually enable the directional Array and Speaker Phone function. Go to Control panel > Sound. Click the Recording tab on the top and select Microphone. Click the Microphone Enhancement tab and check Array Mic. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 140
computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the setup.exe file from the ASUS PC Probe II folder. Double-click the setup.exe file to start installation. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II. 3. Follow the screen instructions to complete installation. Launching PC - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 141
hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application Sensor alert When a system sensor detects a problem, the main window window. Click the box before each preference to activate or deactivate. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 5-23 - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 142
the Config window. You cannot adjust the sensor threshold values in a small monitoring panel. Click to increase value Click to decrease value 5-24 Chapter 5: Software support - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 143
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-HT Deluxe Series 5-25 - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 144
information. Usage The Usage browser displays real-time information on the CPU, hard disk drive space, and memory usage. Click to display the Usage browser. CPU usage The CPU tab displays realtime CPU usage in represents the used (blue) and the available HDD 5-26 Chapter 5: Software support - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 145
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 or ignores your changes Loads your saved configuration Saves your configuration ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 5-27 - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 146
AI Suite on your computer: 1. Place the support DVD to the optical drive. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer has an enabled Autorun feature. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite. 3. Follow the screen instructions to complete installation. Launching AI Suite You can - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 147
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 - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 148
AI Gear 2 ASUS AI Gear 2 provides four system performance options that allows you frequency and vCore voltage to minimize system noise and power consumption. After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you can launch AI Gear 2 by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on your Windows OS - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 149
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- - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 150
Q-Fan 2 This ASUS Q-Fan 2 Control feature allows you to set the appropriate performance level of to decrease fan speed, or to achieve the maximum fan speed. 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 - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 151
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 Booster 2 button on the AI Suite main window. The options on the taskbar allow you to use the default settings, adjust CPU/ Memory/PCI-E frequency manually, or create - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 152
ASUS Express Gate ASUS applications. Express Gate is entirely self-contained on the motherboard, so you can use it at any time, (e.g. to your installed OS such as Windows), enter BIOS setup, or power off. If you don't make a first time wizard will guide you through basic Express Gate support - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 153
ports that you may use (LAN1, LAN2, and/or wireless [optional]). LAN1 and LAN2 refer to the two RJ-45 network ports on your computer. ASUS M��3�N��-H��T�D��e�lu�x�e��S�e�r�ie��s 5-35 - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 154
• The number of the LAN ports may differ from motherboards. • You can connect the LAN cable to either port, and Express Gate will automatically use the connected port. network status; click to configure network. click to show mute status; click to change volume. 5-36 Chapter 5: Software support - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 155
I Get on to the Internet If Internet does not work in the Express Gate environment, check the following: 1. Open the Configuration Panel. 2. Open Network tool. ASUS M��3�N��-H��T�D��e�lu�x�e��S�e�r�ie��s 5-37 - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 156
"Setup" for any LAN port. If this is not the case, enter "Setup" to configure the static IP settings manually. • If you use wireless, go into "Setup" for the WiFi option. Under the WiFi tab, enter the SSID it uses will automatically be unchecked and grayed out. 5-38 Chapter 5: Software support - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 157
are under Tools configuration menu page. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Tools ASUS Express Gate Select Menu Express Gate Enter OS Timer ever corrupted. You can find Express Gate Updater Installer on the support DVD or download it from the ASUS support website. It runs on Windows. New - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 158
settings and personal data (web browser bookmarks, etc.) while doing an update. Use the checkbox "Keep user profile" to decide whether the Updater should do so. Clearing the user data is useful in the enter the Express Gate environment after clearing its settings. 5-40 Chapter 5: Software support - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 159
motherboard comes with one RAID controllers that allow 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 tolerance or other RAID performance benefits. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 5-41 - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 160
disk drive. Refer to section "5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk" for details. 5.4.2 NVIDIA® RAID configurations The motherboard includes a high performance SATA RAID controller integrated in the NVIDIA® nForce™ 780a SLI southbridge chipset. It supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5 and JBOD for - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 161
to the "NVIDIA® RAID User Guide" found in your motherboard Support DVD. • When using Windows® XP operating system, make sure to install the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions�. Entering keys. These keys allow you to move through and select menu options. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 5-43 - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 162
clearing the disks. The following screen appears. Take caution in using this option. All data on the RAID drives will be lost! 5-44 Chapter 5: Software support - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 163
Width: 1 Striping Block: 64K Adapt Channel M/S 2 1 1 0 Master Master Index Disk Model Name 0 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX 1 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Capacity XXX.XXGB XXX.XXGB [R] Rebuild [D] Delete [C] Clear Disk [ENTER] Return ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 5-45 - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 164
list menu appears. You will need to enter Window® XP and run the NVIDIA utility in order to complete the rebuilt process. 5-46 Chapter 5: Software support - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 165
. Take caution in using this option. All data on the RAID drives will be lost! 4. If you selected Yes, the Define a New Array menu appears. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 5-47 - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 166
the disk data or press to cancel. Take caution in using this option. All data on the RAID drives will be lost! 5-48 Chapter 5: Software support - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 167
OS installation, the system prompts you to press the F6 key to install third-party SCSI or RAID driver. 2. Press then insert the floppy disk with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive. 3. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 5-49 - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 168
To install the RAID driver in Windows® Vista™: 1. Insert the motherboard support DVD or a USB device with RAID driver into the optical drive/USB port. 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: - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 169
This chapter tells how to install SLI‑ready 6 PCI Express graphics cards. Chapter 6: NVIDIA® SLI™ technology support - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 170
Chapter summary 6.1 Overview 6-1 6.2 Graphics card setup 6-2 ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 171
graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA SLI technology. Download the latest driver from SLI technology supports Windows® Vista operating system only. • Visit the NVIDIA zone website (http://www.nzone.com) for the latest certified graphics card and supported 3D application list. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 172
graphics cards will not work together properly. To install the graphics cards: 1. Prepare three graphics cards. Each graphics card should have goldfingers for the 3-way SLI bridge connector. Goldfingers 6-2 Chapter 6: NVIDIA® SLI™ technology support - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 173
into the PCIEX16_3 slot (blue). Make sure that the cards are properly seated on the slots. 3. 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. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 3-way SLI bridge connector 6-3 - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 174
4. Connect auxiliary power source from the power supply to the three graphics cards separately. 5. Connect a VGA or a DVI-I cable to the graphics card/s. We recommend that you install an additional chassis fan for better thermal environment. 6-4 Chapter 6: NVIDIA® SLI™ technology support - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 175
blue). Make sure that the cards are properly seated on the slots. 2. Align and insert the SLI connector to the goldfingers on each graphics card. Make sure that the connector is firmly in place. that you install an additional chassis fan for better thermal environment. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 6-5 - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 176
website (www. nvidia.com). • If you are using s 3-way SLI system, make sure to install the 3-way SLI driver under Windows® Vista OS. The NVIDIA 3-way SLI technology supports Windows® Vista OS only. 6.2.4 Enabling the NVIDIA® SLI™ technology in Windows® After installing your graphics cards and the - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 177
From the Personalization window, select Display Settings. From the Display Settings dialog box, click Advanced Settings. Select the NVIDIA GeForce tab, then click Start the NVIDIA Control Panel. ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Series 6-7 - Asus M3N-HT | User Manual - Page 178
When done, click Apply. 2. Select the 3D Settings tab and enable the Show SLI Visual Indicators item. When this item is enabled, a green bar appears on the left side of the screen while 3D demonstrations are rendered, indicating the 3-way SLI status. 6-8 Chapter 6: NVIDIA® SLI™ technology support
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Motherboard
M3N-HT
Deluxe
Series