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AMD® Phenom™ X4 / Phenom™ X3 / Athlon™ X2 / Athlon™ / Sempron™ processors (socket AM2+ / AM2) The motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM2+ multi-core processors. It features dual-channel DDR2 1066 memory support, data transfer rate up to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport™ 3.0 based system bus and AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology. NVIDIA® nForce 750a SLI™ NVIDIA® nForce 750a SLI™ media and communication processors (MCPs) are the foundation for the world's ultimate gaming PC. Experience spectacular DirectX® 10 gaming with the best platform for GeForce Graphics Processing Units (GPUs). DDR2 1066 support This motherboard supports DDR2 1066, which provides faster data transfer rate and more bandwidth to increase memory data transfer rate and computing efficiency. This enhances system performance in 3D graphics and other memory demanding applications. DDR2 1066 is supported by AM3 / AM2+ CPUs only. Refer to www.asus.com for the supported CPU models. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS Power Solution ASUS 8+1 Phase Power Design To fully unleash the next-generation AM3 CPU's potential, ASUS M4N72-E motherboard has adopted the brand-new 8-phase VRM power design, which delivers high power efficiency and supreme overclocking ability. This series' high quality power components effective lowers system temperature to ensure longer component lifespan. ASUS M4N72-E also features an extra 2 or 1-phase power for integrated memory/HT controller to provide independent power to vital components. ASUS EPU ASUS Energy Processing Unit (ASUS EPU) detects current computer loadings and intelligently moderates power usage in real time for critical components, thus, providing you with a total system power solution. 1-2 ASUS M4N72-E

Section	Page
Contents	3
Notices	6
Safety information	7
About this guide	7
M4N72-E specifications summary	9
Chapter 1 Product introduction	13
1.1 Welcome!	13
1.2 Package contents	13
1.3 Special features	13
1.3.1 Product highlights	13
1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features	14
1.4 Before you proceed	16
1.5 Motherboard overview	17
1.5.1 Placement direction	17
1.5.2 Screw holes	17
1.5.3 Motherboard layout	18
1.5.4 Layout contents	18
1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)	19
1.6.1 Installing the CPU	19
1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan	20
1.7 System memory	22
1.7.1 Overview	22
1.7.2 Memory configurations	22
1.7.3 Installing a DIMM	27
1.7.4 Removing a DIMM	27
1.8 Expansion slots	28
1.8.1 Installing an expansion card	28
1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card	28
1.8.3 PCI slots	28
1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slots	28
1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot	28
1.9 Jumpers	29
1.10 Connectors	32
1.10.1 Rear panel connectors	32
1.10.2 Internal connectors	34
1.11 Software support	44
1.11.1 Installing an operating system	44
1.11.2 Support DVD information	44
Chapter 2 BIOS information	45
2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS	45
2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk	45
2.1.2 ASUS Update utility	46
2.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility	47
2.1.4 AFUDOS utility	48
2.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility	49
2.2 BIOS setup program	50
2.2.1 BIOS menu screen	51
2.2.2 Menu bar	51
2.2.3 Navigation keys	52
2.2.4 Menu items	52
2.2.5 Submenu items	52
2.2.6 Configuration fields	52
2.2.7 General help	52
2.2.8 Pop-up window	52
2.2.9 Scroll bar	52
2.3 Main menu	53
2.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx]	53
2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]	53
2.3.3 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.]	53
2.3.4 Language [English]	53
2.3.5 Primary IDE Master/Slave	53
2.3.6 SATA 1–6	54
2.3.7 Storage Configuration	55
2.3.8 System Information	55
2.4 Ai Tweaker menu	56
2.4.1 AI Overclocking [Auto]	56
2.4.2 DRAM Frequency Control [Auto]	56
2.4.3 HT Link Speed [Auto]	57
2.4.4 CPU Voltage [Auto]	60
2.4.5 CPU/NB Voltage [Auto]	60
2.4.6 CPU VDDA Voltage [Auto]	60
2.4.7 DRAM Voltage [Auto]	60
2.4.8 HT Voltage [Auto]	60
2.4.9 NB Voltage [Auto]	60
2.4.10 NB 1.8V Voltage [Auto]	60
2.4.11 CPU/LDT Spread Spectrum [Disabled]	60
2.4.12 PCIE Spread Spectrum [Disabled]	60
2.4.13 SATA Spread Spectrum [Disabled]	61
2.4.14 PCI Spread Spectrum [Disabled]	61
2.5 Advanced menu	61
2.5.1 CPU Configuration	61
2.5.2 Chipset	62
2.5.3 Onboard Devices Configuration	63
2.5.4 PCIPnP	64
2.5.5 USB Configuration	64
2.6 Power menu	65
2.6.1 Suspend Mode [Auto]	65
2.6.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume [No]	65
2.6.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled]	65
2.6.4 ACPI APIC support [Enabled]	65
2.6.5 APM Configuration	66
2.6.6 Hardware Monitor	66
2.7 Boot menu	68
2.7.1 Boot Device Priority	68
2.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration	68
2.7.3 Security	69
2.8 Tools menu	70
2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2	70
2.8.2 Express Gate [Enabled]	70
2.8.3 ASUS O.C. Profile	71
2.8.4 AI NET 2	71