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2.6.5

APM Configuration

Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off]

When set to

Power Off

, the system goes into off state after an AC power loss. When set to

Power On

, the system goes on after an AC power loss. When set to

Last State

, the system

goes into either off or on state, whatever the system state was before the AC power loss.

Configuration options: [Power On] [Power Off] [Last State]

Power On By PCI/PCIE Device [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or sisable the PCI/PCIE devices to generate a wake event.

Power On By External modems [Disabled]

When set to [Enabled], this item allows you to power on the computer in Soft-off mode with

an external modem. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

When a computer is off, turning an external modem off and then on causes an initialization

string that turns on the computer.

Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled]

Allows you to disable the Power On by PS/2 keyboard function or set specific keys on

the PS/2 keyboard to turn on the system. This feature requires an ATX power supply that

provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Space Bar] [Ctrl-Esc] [Power Key]

Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled]

Enable or disable PS/2 mouse to generate a wake event.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable RTC to generate a wake event. When this item is set to

[Enabled

]

, the items

RTC Alarm Date

and

RTC Alarm Time

appear with set values.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

2.6.6

Hardware Monitor

CPU/MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]

The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU

temperatures. Select [Ignored] if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures.

CPU Fan / Chassis Fan / Power Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [Ignored]

The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU, chassis, and

power fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the motherboard,

the field shows

N/A

. Select [Ignored] if you do not wish to display the detected speed.

VCORE / 3.3V / 5V / 12V Voltage

The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard

voltage regulators. Select

Ignored

if you do not wish to display the detected voltage output.

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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