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CPU Q-Fan Function [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the CPU Q-Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Select Fan Type: [PWM Fan] This item appears only when you set the CPU Q-Fan Function item to [Enabled] and allows you to select the CPU fan type you installed on the motherboard. Configuration options: [PWM Fan] [DC Fan] • If you install a PWM (4-pin) fan but set this item to [DC Fan], the fan you installed may not work. • If you install a DC (3-pin) fan but set this item to [PWM Fan], the CPU Q-Fan function will not work, and the fan you install will always run at full speed. Quiet CPU Fan Mode [Silent] 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 the maximum CPU fan speed. Configuration options: [Performance] [Optimal] [Silent] Chassis Q-Fan Function [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the chassis Q-Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Quiet CHASSIS Fan Mode [Silent] Allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the Chassis Q-Fan. When set to [Optimal], the Chassis fan automatically adjusts depending on the Chassis temperature. Set this item to [Silent] to minimize fan speed for quiet Chassis fan operation, or [Performance] to achieve the maximum Chassis fan speed. Configuration options: [Performance] [Optimal] [Silent] Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2-23

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

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Chapter 2: BIOS setup

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CPU Q-Fan Function [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the CPU Q-Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds

for more efﬁcient system operation. Conﬁguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Select Fan Type: [PWM Fan]

This item appears only when you set the

CPU Q-Fan Function

item to [Enabled] and allows

you to select the CPU fan type you installed on the motherboard.

Conﬁguration options: [PWM Fan] [DC Fan]

•

If you install a PWM (4-pin) fan but set this item to [DC Fan], the fan you installed may

not work.

•

If you install a DC (3-pin) fan but set this item to [PWM Fan], the CPU Q-Fan function

will not work, and the fan you install will always run at full speed.

Quiet CPU Fan Mode [Silent]

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 the maximum CPU fan speed. Conﬁguration options: [Performance] [Optimal] [Silent]

Chassis Q-Fan Function [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the chassis Q-Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds

for more efﬁcient system operation. Conﬁguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Quiet CHASSIS Fan Mode [Silent]

Allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the Chassis Q-Fan. When set to

[Optimal], the Chassis fan automatically adjusts depending on the Chassis temperature. Set

this item to [Silent] to minimize fan speed for quiet Chassis fan operation, or [Performance]

to achieve the maximum Chassis fan speed. Conﬁguration options: [Performance] [Optimal]

[Silent]