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    Motherboard M4N82 Deluxe
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    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
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    Safety information...viii About this guide...ix M4N82 Deluxe 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 unique features 1-3 1.3.3 ASUS intelligent performance and
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    off the computer 2-39 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 Updating BIOS 3-1 3.2.1 ASUS Update utility 3-2 3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-4 3.2.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-5 3.3 BIOS setup program 3-6 3.3.1 BIOS menu screen 3-6 3.3.2 Menu bar 3-6 3.3.3 Navigation
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    Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.3.1 Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology 4-3 4.3.2 Audio configurations 4-4 4.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II 4-5 4.3.4 ASUS Express Gate 4-6 4.3.5 ASUS AI Suite 4-7 4.3.6 ASUS EPU 4-8 4.3.7 ASUS Q-Fan
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    BIOS 4-14 4.4.4 NVIDIA® MediaShield BIOS RAID configurations 4-15 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-21 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 4-21 4.5.2 Creating a RAID/SATA driver disk in Windows 4-21 Chapter 5: NVIDIA® SLI™ technology support 5.1 NVIDIA® SLI™ technology
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    and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
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    service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. DO NOT throw the motherboard
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    . Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package and the software. • Chapter 5: NVIDIA® SLI™ support This chapter describes the NVIDIA® SLI™ feature and shows
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    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. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete
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    Compatible with �P�h�e�n�o�m II��/ �A�t�h�lo�n X��4�/�A��th�l�o�n X�3��/ Athlon™ X2 (AM3 CPU) Supports 45nm CPU AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology NVIDIA® nForce® 980a SLI™ with NVIDIA ESA (Enthusiast System Architecture) support Up to 5200 MT/s; HyperTransport™ 3.0 interface for AM3 / AM2+ CPU
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    features ASUS exclusive overclocking features Back panel I/O ports 12 x USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at midboard; 6 ports at back panel) ASUS Power Solutions: - 8+1 Phase Power Design - ASUS Anti-Surge Protection ASUS Green Design: - ASUS EPU (for AM2+ / AM3 CPU only) - ASUS AI Nap ASUS Express Gate ASUS
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    M4N82 Deluxe specifications summary Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor 3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB ports 1 x IDE connector 1 x COM connector 5 x SATA connectors 1 x CPU Fan connector 2 x Chassis Fan connectors 1 x Power Fan
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    xiv
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    for the following items. User Manual ASUS M4N82 Deluxe motherboard User guide Support DVD 5 x Serial ATA cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/ 100/66 cable 1 x ASUS 2-in-1 Q-Connector kit (USB and System panel) 1 x IO shield 1 x SLI bridge 1 x 3-Way SLI card 1 x ASUS optional fan for water-cooling
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    ��A�M��D�® CPUs in the new 45nm manufacturing process. NVIDIA® nForce® 980a SLI™ chipset NVIDIA® nForce® 980a SLI™ media and communication processors (MCPs) power the most feature-rich, high performance motherboards for AMD AM3 CPUs. NVIDIA® H��y�b��ri�d��S�L��I™�� Hybrid SLI™ technology is a unique
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    AM3 CPU's potential, the ASUS M4 Series motherboards have adopted a brand new 8-phase VRM power design. It delivers high power efficiency and supreme overclocking PC components in real-time-helping save power and money! ASUS EPU is supported by AM2+/AM3 CPU only. AI Nap With AI Nap, the system can
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    This unique module eliminates the trouble of connecting the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. ASUS O.C. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Profile that allows users to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. The BIOS settings can be stored
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    Key ASUS Turbo Key allows the user to turn the PC power button into a physical overclocking button. After the easy setup, Turbo Key can boost performances without interrupting ongoing work or games-with just one touch! C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows
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    Chapter 1 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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    precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. ASUS M4N82 Deluxe 2-1
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    2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout Chapter 2 Refer to 2.7 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    EATXPWR, 4-pin EATX12V) 2. AM2/AM2+ CPU socket 3. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1-2, 3-pin PWR_FAN) 4. DDR2 DIMM slots 5. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 6. IDE 2-22 2-29 2-30 2-23 2-1 2-36 2-31 2-32 2-32 2-28 2-28 2-35 Chapter 2 ASUS M4N82 Deluxe 2-3
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    in the image below. 2.2.4 Screw holes Place nine 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 Chapter 2 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    Athlon™ X3 / Athlon™ X2 (AM3 CPU). The CPU socket is not compatible with AMD® Opteron™ processors. Do not install an Opteron™ processor on this motherboard. 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. Chapter 2 2. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever
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    the CPU above the socket such that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with a small triangle. 4. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it fits in place. Gold triangle Small triangle 5. When the CPU is in place, push down the socket lever to secure the CPU. The
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    bracket CPU fan CPU heatsink Retention module base 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 M4N82 Deluxe
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    Chapter 2 2. Attach one end of the retention bracket to the retention module base. 3. 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. Ensure that the fan and heatsink
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    connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. • Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. • This connector is backward compatible with old 3-pin CPU fan. Chapter 2 ASUS M4N82 Deluxe 2-9
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    2.4 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
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    Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-1200 MHz capability Vendor OCZ Part No. OCZ2FX12002GK Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing DIMM (BIOS) DIMM socket Voltage support (Optional) A* B* 2GB (Kit of 2) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 5(6-56-75-5-5-5-15) 2.1 • • ASUS M4N82 Deluxe
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    Chapter 2 M4N82 Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-1066 MHz capability Vendor Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Dimm (Bios) Socket Voltage support A* B* C* Apacer BoxP/N:CH.02GAF.C0KK2 (78.0AG9S.9KF) 2GB (Kit of 2) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 5-5-5-15 •••
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    M4N82 Deluxe Motherboard Sink Package N/A Heat-Sink Package Timing Dimm (Bios) 5 5 5 4 Voltage 1.9 Socket support A* B* C 4-4-4-12 2.10 ••• 5-5-5-18 ••• ••• • • 1.8 ••• 1.8 ••• 800-5-5-5-15 1.8 ••• 4 2.0 ••• 1.8 ••• 1.8 ••• 2.3-2.35 • • 2.0 ••• ASUS M4N82 Deluxe 2-13
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    Chapter 2 M4N82 Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800 MHz capability (continued) Vendor Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Dimm (Bios) Socket Voltage support A* B* C* KINGSTON KVR800D2N5/2G 2GB DS ELPIDA E1108ACBG-8E-E 1.8 ••• KINGSTON KVR800D2N6/4G
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    M4N82 Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package E5108AE-6E-E D264M8GCF Timing Dimm (Bios) Voltage 5 5 5 N/A N/A N/A N/A 3 2.2 3 2.2 1.8 1.8 1.8 1.8 1.8 1.8 1.8 1.8 1.8 1.85 1.85 1.8 1.8 1.8 Socket support A* B* C ••• ••• ••• ASUS M4N82 Deluxe 2-15
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    slots or the black slots as one pair of dual-channel 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 at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. Chapter 2 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware
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    : 2 1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. 1 1 DIMM notch Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force. 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. ASUS M4N82 Deluxe 2-17
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    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
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    Data Processor 14 9 Primary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. IRQ assignments for this motherboard A - - USB 2.0 controller - - - shared - - - - HD audio shared - - - - - - - Onboard SATA - - - - shared - - ASUS M4N82 Deluxe 2-19
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    with the PCI Express specifications. Refer to the figure below for the location of the slots. 2.5.6 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots This motherboard supports three NVIDIA PCI Express x16 graphics cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. Refer to the figure below for the location of the slots
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    For more information, visit the NVIDIA® official website at www.nvidia.com. • Visit the NVIDIA® official website at www.nvidia.com for the list of 3-Way SLI™ / Hybrid SLI™-supported graphics cards. • Connect a will downgrade to x1 mode for optimum VGA performance. Chapter 2 ASUS M4N82 Deluxe 2-21
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    • You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. For system failure due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Shut down and reboot the system so the BIOS can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to the chipset behavior
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    BIOS voltage setting before you change the setting of this jumper. • Refer to 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu for more information about the CPU overvoltage setting. • DO NOT set the OV_CPU jumper to pins 1-2 when you install a new CPU system) to work stably under high voltage settings. ASUS M4N82 Deluxe 2-23
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    Rear panel connectors Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. PS/2 mouse port (green) 7. 2. Coaxial S/PDIF out port 8. 3. IEEE 1394a port 9. BIOS settings to [AHCI Mode], and then reboot the system. See section 3.4.2 Storage Configuration for details. • Port multipliers are not supported
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    Orange (blinking during data activity) Right LED OFF OFF Orange (blinking during data activity) Green (blinking during data activity) Left Right LED LED LAN port Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8- Speaker Out 2.7.2 Audio I/O connections Audio I/O ports Connect to Headphone and Mic ASUS M4N82 Deluxe 2-25
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    Chapter 2 Connect to Stereo Speakers Connect to 2.1 channel Speakers Connect to 4.1 channel Speakers 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    Connect to 5.1 channel Speakers Connect to 7.1 channel Speakers Chapter 2 ASUS M4N82 Deluxe 2-27
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    2.7.3 Internal connectors 1. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The S/PDIF
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    DMA 133/100/66 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of the following modes to configure your device. Chapter 2 Single device -Select", ensure that all other device jumpers have the same setting. ASUS M4N82 Deluxe 2-29
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    through the onboard nForce® 980a SLI controller. These connectors are set to [SATA Mode] by default. If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the SATA Mode select item in the BIOS to [RAID Mode]. Chapter 2 • The SATA 5 connector supports AHCI mode and RAID
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    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. The USB module is purchased separately. Chapter 2 ASUS M4N82 Deluxe 2-31
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    to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Never connect a USB cable to the IEEE 1394a connector. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The IEEE 1394a module is purchased separately. 7. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port
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    the CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN 1 and CHA_FAN 2 connectors support the ASUS Q-FAN 2 feature. • If you install two or more VGA cards, we recommend that you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the motherboard connector labled CHA_FAN1 or CHA_FAN2 for better themal environment. Chapter 2 ASUS M4N82 Deluxe 2-33
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    at http://support. asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for details. • The ATX 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant (1000W) PSU has been tested to support the motherboard power requirements with the following configuration: CPU: AMD Phenom 9950 Memory: 1024 MB DDR2 (x4
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    -mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 motherboard BIOS setup to [HD Audio]; if you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the item to [AC97]. By default, this connector is set to [HD Audio]. Chapter 2 ASUS M4N82 Deluxe
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    PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions warning speaker. The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off button the system in sleep or soft-off mode depending on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds
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    POWER SW RESET SW 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 is properly installed on the motherboard. ASUS M4N82 Deluxe 2-37
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    cooler or a water cooler. Installing the optional fan with an active CPU cooler will interfere with the airflow and destabilize the system. 1. Position , then connect the motherboard. the fan cable. • Plug the optional fan cables to the CHA_FAN2 connector on the motherboard. • Ensure the
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    four seconds puts the system on sleep mode or 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 BIOS setting. Refer to section 3.7 Power Menu in Chapter 3 for details. ASUS M4N82 Deluxe 2-39
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    Chapter 2 2-40 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result in the system's failure to boot. Carefully follow the instructions of this chapter to update your BIOS if necessary. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. The
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    current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet • View the BIOS version information This utility is available in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS Update requires
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    file from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the update process. M4N82DLX.ROM ASUS M4N82 Deluxe M4N82DLX Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu
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    to enable it. Press Tab to switch between drives until the correct BIOS file is found. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.35 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: M4N82 DELUXE VER: 0202 DATE: 02/05/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter
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    you to enter BIOS Setup to recover BIOS setting. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you press to load default BIOS values. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while recovering the BIOS! Doing so can cause system boot failure! Chapter 3 ASUS M4N82 Deluxe 3-5
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    compatibility and stability. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for details. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard For changing the overclocking settings For changing the
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    the values for the menu items. If an item is user-configurable, you can change the value of the field opposite the the screen. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode ACPI Version Features ACPI APIC support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor ASUS M4N82 Deluxe 3-7
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    device information. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY SATA 1 Device : Hard Disk Vendor : HDT722516DLA380 Size : 164.7GB LBA Mode : Supported Block Mode : 16Sectors are not user-configurable. These items show N/A if no IDE device is installed in the system. Chapter 3 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup
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    device occurs in multiple sectors at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. When set to [Disabled], the data DMA (Direct Memory Access) allows your computer to transfer data to and from the hardware devices installed with much less CPU overhead. The DMA 3 ASUS M4N82 Deluxe 3-9
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    32-bit double word transfer to the processor. This makes more efficient use of the AHCI], only SATA connectors 1-4 can be detected. Ensure that you've installed the AHCI driver, so that you could use SATA connectors 1-5 and E-SATA connector in AHCI mode under OS. Chapter 3 3-10 Chapter 3: BIOS
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    , CPU specification, and system memory in this menu. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY BIOS Information Version : 0202 Build Date: 02/05/09 Processor Type : AMD Phenom(tm) 9550 Quad-Core Processor Speed : 2200MHz System Memory Installed Size: 2048MB Usable Size : 2048MB Chapter 3 ASUS M4N82 Deluxe
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    the optimal settings for the system. The following three (3) items appear only when you set the Ai Overclocking item to [Manual]. CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the FSB Frequency. Use and to adjust the ratio. The valid value ranges vary according
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    ] Allows you to enable or disable MemClk Tri-Stating during C3 and Alt VID. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Memory Hole Remapping [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable memory remapping around memory hole. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS M4N82 Deluxe 3-13
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    ] [Chip Select] DRAM Timing Configuration This item appears only when you set the AI Overclocking item to [Manual] and allows you to change the advanced DRAM timing settings. Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY DRAM Timing Configuration DRAM Command Rate DRAM Timing Mode [Auto] [Auto] DCT0
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    [Auto] DCT1:DQS drive strength. [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [0.75x] [1x] [1.25x] [1.5x] DCT0:Processor on-die termination [Auto] DCT1:Processor on-die termination [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [300 ohms +/- 20%] [150 ohms +/- 20%] [75 ohms +/- 20%] Chapter 3 ASUS M4N82 Deluxe 3-15
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    only when you set the AI Overclocking item to [Manual] and allows you to change the advanced DQS settings. Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY DQS Timing Configuration DQS Timing User Controls [Auto] Manual allows user to tweak DQS values DQS Timing User Controls [Auto] Allows adjustments of the
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    the maximum voltage supported is [1.70V]. See 2. CPU overvoltage setting on page 2-23 for details. 3.5.5 CPU/NB Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the voltage between the CPU and Northbridge. The following four (4) items appear only when you set the Ai Overclocking item to [Manual]. CPU VDDA Voltage
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    options: [Disabled] [Linear Down] 3.5.10 AI Clock Skew for Channel A/B [Auto] Adjusting these items may help enhancing DRAM overclocking ability. Configuration options: [Auto] [Advance 900ps] [Advance 750ps] [Advance 600ps] [Advance 450ps] [Advance 300ps] [Advance 150ps] [Normal] [Delay
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    be different due to the CPU you installed. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced CPU Configuration Module Version: 13.40 AGESA Version: 3.3.1.0 AMD Phenom(tm) 9550 Quad-Core Processor Revision: B3 Cache L1 function. [Enabled] Enables the GART Error Reporting function. Chapter 3 ASUS M4N82 Deluxe 3-19
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    update AMD �C�o�o��l'�n�'�Q�u��ie�t��fu��n�c�t�io��n��. [Enabled] Enables the AMD . CPU Prefetching [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables the CPU prefetching. [Enabled] Enables the CPU prefetching. C1E Support [Disabled NB North Bridge Chipset Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced NorthBridge
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    Set to [User] to adjust all the subitems manually. SouthBridge Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Advanced Chipset Settings Hybrid SLI support Hybrid SLI Frame buffer size SouthBridge ACPI HPET TABLE [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS M4N82 Deluxe 3-21
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    3.6.3 Onboard Devices Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard Boot ROM. Onboard 1394 [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the onboard 1394 device support. [Disabled] Disables the �o�n�b�o�a�r�d��1�3�9�4��d�e��v�ic�e��s�u�p�p�o��rt�. On-board AUDIO [Enabled]
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    cause system to malfunction. Plug And Play O/S [No] NO: lets the BIOS configure all the devices in the system. YES: lets the operating system Support to [Enabled]. USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the USB 2.0 controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. ASUS M4N82 Deluxe
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    Disabled] Disables the function. [Enabled] Enables the support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS USB controller legacy mode is enabled. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled. USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] [FullSpeed] Sets the USB 2.0 controller mode
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    To RAM). [Auto] The system automatically configures the ACPI suspend mode. 3.7.2 ACPI 2.0 Support [ support in the Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller (APIC). [Enabled] When set to [Enabled], the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list. Chapter 3 ASUS M4N82 Deluxe
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    3.7.4 APM Configuration APM Configuration Restore on AC Power Loss BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power [Power Off] Power On By PCI/PCIE Device [Disabled] Power on by External modems��[�D�i�s�a�b�l�e�d�] an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Chapter 3 3-26 Chapter 3: BIOS setup
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    The following two items appear only when you set CPU Q-Fan Function to [Enabled]. Select Fan Type: [PWR Fan] [PWR Fan] Sets to [PWR Fan] when using a 4-pin CPU fan. [DC Fan S�e�ts��to��[�D�C��F�a�n�]�w��h�e�n�u�s�i�n�g�a��3�-�p�in��C�P�U��f�a�n��. Chapter 3 ASUS M4N82 Deluxe 3-27
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    Sets to [Optimal] to make the CPU fan automatically adjust depending on the CPU temperature. [Silent] Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. Chassis Q-Fan Function [ minimize fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation. Chapter 3 3-28 Chapter 3: BIOS setup
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    Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. 3.8.1 Boot Device Priority BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Boot Device Priority 1st Boot Device 2nd Boot Device 3rd Boot Device [Removable Dev.] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM] [Disabled] Chapter 3 ASUS M4N82 Deluxe 3-29
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    display feature. [Disabled] Disables the full screen logo display feature. Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature. AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] [Force BIOS] The third-party ROM messages will be forced to display during the boot sequence. [Keep Current] The third
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    user BIOS password, you can clear clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section 2.6 Jumpers for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings. Chapter 3 ASUS M4N82 Deluxe
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    follow the same steps as in setting a user password. Clear User Password Select this item to clear the user password. Password Check [Setup] [Setup] BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility. [Always] BIOS checks for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the
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    press to confirm your choice. See section 3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility for details. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.35 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: M4N82 Deluxe VER: 0202 DATE: 02/05/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note
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    Gate Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Express Gate feature. The ASUS Express Gate feature is a unique instant-on ensure that you save the setting to the BIOS so that the user data will be cleared the next time you enter the Express Gate. User data includes the Express Gate's settings as
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    to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. Press , and choose a profile to load. Start O.C. Profile Allows you to run the utility to save and load CMOS. Press to run the utility. ASUSTek O.C. Profile Utility V1.35 Current CMOS BOARD: M4N82 Deluxe VER: 0202 DATE: 02
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    can support devices such as a USB flash drive or a 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 the system boot failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU
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    If you made changes to fields other than System Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation before exiting. Discard Changes This option allows you to discard the selections make other changes before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM. Chapter 3 ASUS M4N82 Deluxe 3-37
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    Chapter 3 3-38 Chapter 3: BIOS setup
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    ® RAID/AHCI driver disk. The Manual menu contains the list of supplementary user manuals. Click an item to open the folder of the user manual. Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports
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    4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals The software manuals are included in the support DVD. Follow the instructions below to get the necessary software manuals. The software manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening
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    ASUS > Cool & Quiet > Cool & Quiet. 3. The Cool 'n' Quiet!™ technology screen appears and displays the current CPU Frequency and CPU Voltage. Chapter 4 Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. ASUS M4N82 Deluxe
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    computer. The software provides Jack-Sensing function, S/PDIF Out support, and interrupt capability. The CODEC also includes the Realtek® users plug and play convenience. Follow the installation wizard to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the support CD/DVD that came with the motherboard
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    window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. ASUS M4N82 Deluxe 4-5
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    during POST. • See the software manual in the bundled motherboard support DVD or click Express Gate environment for detailed software instructions. in the • Express Gate complies with the OpenGL standard. Refer to http://support.asus.com for Express Gate source codes. 4-6 Chapter 4: Software
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    Suite from the motherboard support DVD. 2. Launch AI Suite by clicking Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Suite as CPU temperature, CPU voltage, fan speed, and CPU/FSB manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. ASUS M4N82 Deluxe 4-7
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    appropriate power usage via intelligent acceleration and overclocking ASUS EPU provides you with these modes motherboard support DVD, double-click the EPU tray icon to launch the program. EPU main menu Chapter 4 Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus
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    support DVD, you can launch the utility by doubleclicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows® OS taskbar and click the Q-Fan 2 button on the AI Suite maIn window. Click the drop-down menu button and display the fan names. Select CPU . ASUS M4N82 Deluxe click to display the drop-down list and select a
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    minimum power consumption and a more quiet system operation. Using ASUS AI Nap 1. After installing ASUS AI Suite from the motherboard support DVD, double-click the ASUS Q-Button icon in the Windows notification area to launch the Q-Button user interface. 2. Select AI Nap, then click Apply to enable
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    the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. • Only AMD® Black Edition processors support the CPU Ratio function. • Set the CPU Ratio item in BIOS to [Auto] before using the CPU Ratio function in TurboV. See chapter 3 for details. ASUS M4N82 Deluxe
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    Key allows the user to turn the PC power button into a physical overclocking button. After the easy setup, Turbo Key can boost performances without interrupting ongoing work or games-with just one touch! Launching ASUS Turbo Key 1. Install ASUS AI Suite from the motherboard support DVD. 2. Restart
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    4.4 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the NVIDIA nForce 980a SLI chipset that allows you to configure Serial ATA hard disk drives as RAID sets. The motherboard supports the following RAID configurations: RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1 and JBOD. 4.4.1 RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping)
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    4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. For [RAID Mode]. 4. Save your changes, and then exit the BIOS Setup. Refer to Chapter 3 for details on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup. Due to chipset limitation, when set any of SATA ports
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    NVIDIA® RAID User Guide" found in your motherboard support DVD. • When using Windows® XP operating system, ensure to install the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions. MediaShield BIOS Aug 18 2008 - Define a New you to move through and select menu options. Chapter 4 ASUS M4N82 Deluxe 4-15
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    the array disks. 4. Press to create RAID set. The following message box appears. All data on new (or added) disks will be overwritten. Continue? [Y] YES [N] NO 5. Press to clear the selected disks [N] NO 6. Press to clear the MBR. Chapter 4 4-16 Chapter 4: Software support
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    : 1 Striping Block: 64K Port Index Disk Model 0.0 0 0.1 1 WDC1600AAJS-22PSA0 WDC1600AAJS-22PSA0 Capacity 149.05G 149.05G [R] Rebuild [D] Delete [C] Clear MBR [V] remove Vol [ENTER] Return A new set of navigation keys is displayed on the bottom of the screen. ASUS M4N82 Deluxe 4-17 Chapter 4
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    Press to rebuild a RAID array. The following screen appears. Array 4 : NVIDIA MIRROR 149.04G - Select Disk Inside Array - RAID Mode: Mirrored Striping Width: need to enter Window® XP/Vista and run the NVIDIA utility in order to complete the rebuilt process. Chapter 4 4-18 Chapter 4: Software
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    a RAID array, and then press . The RAID Array details appear. Array 4 : NVIDIA MIRROR 149.04G - Array Detail - RAID Mode: Mirrored Striping Width: 1 Striping Block: 64K If you deleted all existing arrays, the Define a New Array screen appears again. Chapter 4 ASUS M4N82 Deluxe 4-19
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    , and then press . The RAID Array details appear. Array 4 : NVIDIA MIRROR 149.04G - Array Detail - RAID Mode: Mirrored Striping Width: 1 Rebuild [D] Delete [C] Clear MBR [V] remove Vol [ENTER] Return A new set of navigation keys is displayed on the bottom of the screen. 4: Software support
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    the RAID driver in Windows® Vista: 1. Insert the floppy disk/USB device with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive/USB port. 2. During the OS installation, select NVIDIA RAID Driver. 3. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation. Chapter 4 ASUS M4N82 Deluxe 4-21
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    Chapter 4 4-22 Chapter 4: Software support
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    additional chassis fans for better thermal environment. • The NVIDIA 3-Way SLI technology is supported by Windows® Vista™ operating system only. • Visit the NVIDIA zone website (http://www.nzone.com) for the latest certified graphics card and supported 3D application list. ASUS M4N82 Deluxe 5-1
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    two SLI-ready graphics cards. 2. Insert the two graphics card into the PCIEX16 slots. If your motherboard has more than two PCIEX16 slots, refer to Chapter 2 in this user manual for a VGA or a DVI cable to the graphics card. SLI bridge Goldfingers 5-2 Chapter 5: NVIDIA® SLI™ technology support
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    SLI-ready graphics cards 1. Prepare three SLI-ready graphics cards. 2. Insert the three graphics card into the PCIEX16 slots. If your motherboard has more than two PCIEX16 slots, refer to Chapter 2 in this user manual a VGA or a DVI cable to the graphics card. 3-Way SLI bridge ASUS M4N82 Deluxe 5-3
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    Express graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA® SLI™ technology. Download the latest driver from the NVIDIA website at www.nvidia.com. • If you are using a 3-Way SLI system, ensure to install the NVIDIA® 3-way SLI driver under Windows® Vista. The NVIDIA 3-way SLI technology is supported by Windows
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    Chapter 5 B2. From the Personalization window, select Display Settings. B3. From the Display Settings dialog box, click Advanced Settings. B4. Select the NVIDIA GeForce tab, and then click Start the NVIDIA Control Panel. ASUS M4N82 Deluxe 5-5
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    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. 5-6 Chapter 5: NVIDIA® SLI™ technology support
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    system meets the following requirements: For best GeForce Boost performance • AMD Phenom 9600 CPU (operating at 1800Mhz or higher) • 2 x 1024MB of DDR2-800 DRAM • Discrete GPU recommended for GeForce Boost • At least 256MB of Frame Buffer carve out for the motherboard GPU ASUS M4N82 Deluxe 5-7
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    Exit Setup. 4. Place the motherboard support DVD into the optical drive, and go to the Drivers menu to install the NVIDIA Chipset Driver Program. 5. Restart the system. 6. If the driver is correctly installed, you will find the Hybrid SLI icon on the taskbar. The Hybrid SLI icon indicates that the
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Motherboard
M4N82
Deluxe