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...18 4.4.2 Ai Net 2 4-20 4.4.3 CPU Configuration 4-20 4.4.4 Chipset 4-21 4.4.5 PCIPnP 4-23 4.4.6 Onboard Device Configuration 4-24 4.4.7 USB Configuration 4-26 4.5 Power menu 4-27 4.5.1 ACPI Suspend Type 4-27 4.5.2 ACPI APIC Support 4-27 4.5.3 APM Configuration 4-27 4.5.4 ... 4-32 4.6.4 Security 4-33 4.7 Tools menu 4-35 4.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 4-35 4.7.2 Express Gate 4-36 4.8 Exit menu 4-37 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...
...18 4.4.2 Ai Net 2 4-20 4.4.3 CPU Configuration 4-20 4.4.4 Chipset 4-21 4.4.5 PCIPnP 4-23 4.4.6 Onboard Device Configuration 4-24 4.4.7 USB Configuration 4-26 4.5 Power menu 4-27 4.5.1 ACPI Suspend Type 4-27 4.5.2 ACPI APIC Support 4-27 4.5.3 APM Configuration 4-27 4.5.4 ... 4-32 4.6.4 Security 4-33 4.7 Tools menu 4-35 4.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 4-35 4.7.2 Express Gate 4-36 4.8 Exit menu 4-37 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...
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...™ Technology with HDCP compliant with max. resolution up to 16 GB system memory *DDR2 1066 is recommended. Supports D-Sub with max. M3N72-D specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory VGA Expansion slots Storage LAN High Definition audio AMD® Socket AM2/AM2+ for Phenom™ FX /... / Athlon™ / Sempron™ processors AMD Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology AMD Live!™ Ready Supports CPU TDP up to 140W NVIDIA® nForce 750a SLI Up to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). ** When installing total memory of 4GB...
...™ Technology with HDCP compliant with max. resolution up to 16 GB system memory *DDR2 1066 is recommended. Supports D-Sub with max. M3N72-D specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory VGA Expansion slots Storage LAN High Definition audio AMD® Socket AM2/AM2+ for Phenom™ FX /... / Athlon™ / Sempron™ processors AMD Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology AMD Live!™ Ready Supports CPU TDP up to 140W NVIDIA® nForce 750a SLI Up to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). ** When installing total memory of 4GB...
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M3N72-D specifications summary IEEE 1394 USB ASUS unique features Other features ASUS exclusive overclocking features LSI® FW322 controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports (1 at mid-board; 1 on the rear panel) 12 x USB 2.0 ports (6 at mid-board; 6 on the next page) xii Further free features upgradable * File downloading and uploading through USB devices only. ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS AI...
M3N72-D specifications summary IEEE 1394 USB ASUS unique features Other features ASUS exclusive overclocking features LSI® FW322 controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports (1 at mid-board; 1 on the rear panel) 12 x USB 2.0 ports (6 at mid-board; 6 on the next page) xii Further free features upgradable * File downloading and uploading through USB devices only. ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS AI...
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...M3N72-D specifications summary Rear panel I/O ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x S/PDIF Out (Coaxial) 1 x HDMI Out 1 x IEEE 1394a port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 8-channel audio I/O Internal I/O connectors 3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x COM connector 1 x VGA connector 1 x IDE connector 6 x SATA connectors 1 x CPU..., Award BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0, ASUS EZ Flash 2 Support DVD contents Drivers Express Gate ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update Anti-virus Utility (OEM version) Form factor ATX form factor: 12...
...M3N72-D specifications summary Rear panel I/O ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x S/PDIF Out (Coaxial) 1 x HDMI Out 1 x IEEE 1394a port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 8-channel audio I/O Internal I/O connectors 3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x COM connector 1 x VGA connector 1 x IDE connector 6 x SATA connectors 1 x CPU..., Award BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0, ASUS EZ Flash 2 Support DVD contents Drivers Express Gate ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update Anti-virus Utility (OEM version) Form factor ATX form factor: 12...
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...Chipset is in line with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). See page 2‑11 for details. AMD® Socket AM2+ Phenom™ FX / Phenom / Athlon™ / Sempron™ CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM2+ multi-...core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with native DDR2 1066 support. HyperTransport™ 3.0 support HyperTransport™ 3.0 technology provides 2.6 times more bandwidth to ...
...Chipset is in line with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). See page 2‑11 for details. AMD® Socket AM2+ Phenom™ FX / Phenom / Athlon™ / Sempron™ CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM2+ multi-...core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with native DDR2 1066 support. HyperTransport™ 3.0 support HyperTransport™ 3.0 technology provides 2.6 times more bandwidth to ...
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... Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. See page 2-26 and 2-27 for details. 1.3.2 ASUS unique features ASUS Express Gate Just 5 seconds to suit your partners on the headphones while playing multi-channel network games. AI Nap With AI Nap, the system ...USB devices or SATA HDDs in IDE mode only. See page 2-27 and 2-39 for details . • The bootup speed depends on system configurations. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on your PC! S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to adjust...
... Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. See page 2-26 and 2-27 for details. 1.3.2 ASUS unique features ASUS Express Gate Just 5 seconds to suit your partners on the headphones while playing multi-channel network games. AI Nap With AI Nap, the system ...USB devices or SATA HDDs in IDE mode only. See page 2-27 and 2-39 for details . • The bootup speed depends on system configurations. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on your PC! S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to adjust...
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... When the system hangs due to convert your screen. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. ASUS MyLogo 2™ This feature allows you to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. See page 5-33 for each ...parameter. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Smart Support DVD This feature provides a checklist that allows the user to know which drivers are already ...
... When the system hangs due to convert your screen. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. ASUS MyLogo 2™ This feature allows you to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. See page 5-33 for each ...parameter. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Smart Support DVD This feature provides a checklist that allows the user to know which drivers are already ...
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M3N78 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800MHz capability for AM2+ CPU (cont.) Size Vendor Chip No. N/A 4-12 1GB KINGSTON Heat-Sink Package 4-4- SS KLDC28F-A8KI5 DS KLDD48F-ABKI5 SS KVR800D2N5/512 SS KHX6400D2LLK2/1GN DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* • • • • • • • • • • DS KHX6400D2LL/1G...
M3N78 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800MHz capability for AM2+ CPU (cont.) Size Vendor Chip No. N/A 4-12 1GB KINGSTON Heat-Sink Package 4-4- SS KLDC28F-A8KI5 DS KLDD48F-ABKI5 SS KVR800D2N5/512 SS KHX6400D2LLK2/1GN DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* • • • • • • • • • • DS KHX6400D2LL/1G...
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... DS N/A SS Part No. KVR667D2N5/2G KVR667D2N5/2G NT 512T64U88B0BY-3C NT2GT64U8HB0JY-3C AL7E8E63J-6E1 HYS64T256020EU3S-C2 M378T2953EZ3-CE6 M378T5263AZ3-CE6 T6UA 512C5 DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ...8226; • 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information M3N78 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capability for AM2+ CPU (cont.) Size 2GB 2GB 512MB 2GB 1GB 2GB 1GB 4GB 512MB 1GB 1GB 2GB 512MB 512MB 1GB 2GB 2GB 512MB 1GB...
... DS N/A SS Part No. KVR667D2N5/2G KVR667D2N5/2G NT 512T64U88B0BY-3C NT2GT64U8HB0JY-3C AL7E8E63J-6E1 HYS64T256020EU3S-C2 M378T2953EZ3-CE6 M378T5263AZ3-CE6 T6UA 512C5 DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ...8226; • 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information M3N78 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capability for AM2+ CPU (cont.) Size 2GB 2GB 512MB 2GB 1GB 2GB 1GB 4GB 512MB 1GB 1GB 2GB 512MB 512MB 1GB 2GB 2GB 512MB 1GB...
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DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* KINGSTON SS KVR667D2N5/512 • • • N/A SS KVR667D2N5/256 • MICRON SS KVR667D2N5/256 • • KINGSTON DS KVR667D2N5/1G • • •... 5 Heat-Sink Package 5 Heat-Sink Package 5 NT5TU128M8BJ-3C 5 NT5TU64M8BE-3C 5 A3R12E3GEF637BLC5N 5 A3R12E3GEF637BLC5N 5 TMM6208G8M30C 5 Chip Brand SS/ DS Part No. M3N72-D Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capability for AM2 CPU Size 512MB 256MB 256MB 1GB 2GB 1GB 512MB 1GB 512MB 256MB 1GB 256MB 1GB 256MB 512MB 1GB 256MB 512MB 1GB...
DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* KINGSTON SS KVR667D2N5/512 • • • N/A SS KVR667D2N5/256 • MICRON SS KVR667D2N5/256 • • KINGSTON DS KVR667D2N5/1G • • •... 5 Heat-Sink Package 5 Heat-Sink Package 5 NT5TU128M8BJ-3C 5 NT5TU64M8BE-3C 5 A3R12E3GEF637BLC5N 5 A3R12E3GEF637BLC5N 5 TMM6208G8M30C 5 Chip Brand SS/ DS Part No. M3N72-D Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capability for AM2 CPU Size 512MB 256MB 256MB 1GB 2GB 1GB 512MB 1GB 512MB 256MB 1GB 256MB 1GB 256MB 512MB 1GB 256MB 512MB 1GB...
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...monitors to both the onboard VGA and HDMI ports. • With the bundled HDMI-to-DVI conversion adapter, this motherboard can also support DVI output. • Playback of HD DVD and Blu-Ray Discs The speed and bandwidth of higher speed and bandwidth with dual-...65533;P�D�I�F��O�u��t�p�o�r�t�. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. ASUS M3N72-D 2-27 USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. Using the CPU/Memory of the CPU/Memory, DVD player, and drivers will upgrade the playback quality. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports ...
...monitors to both the onboard VGA and HDMI ports. • With the bundled HDMI-to-DVI conversion adapter, this motherboard can also support DVI output. • Playback of HD DVD and Blu-Ray Discs The speed and bandwidth of higher speed and bandwidth with dual-...65533;P�D�I�F��O�u��t�p�o�r�t�. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. ASUS M3N72-D 2-27 USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. Using the CPU/Memory of the CPU/Memory, DVD player, and drivers will upgrade the playback quality. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports ...
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... labeled CHA_FAN1 for better thermal environment. 2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware information These are not jumpers! CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1, 3-pin PWR_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA~2000 mA (24 W max.) or a total of the connector.... 6. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • Only the CPU_FAN and CHA_FAN 1 connectors support the ASUS Q-FAN 2 feature. • If you install two graphics cards, we recommend that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of...
... labeled CHA_FAN1 for better thermal environment. 2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware information These are not jumpers! CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1, 3-pin PWR_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA~2000 mA (24 W max.) or a total of the connector.... 6. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • Only the CPU_FAN and CHA_FAN 1 connectors support the ASUS Q-FAN 2 feature. • If you install two graphics cards, we recommend that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of...
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...unstable or may not boot up if the power is recommended when configuring a system with the following configuration: CPU: AMD FX-62 Memory 1024 MB DDR2-800 (x4) Graphics card: PCI Express x16 NVIDIA 7900GTX Serial...unit (PSU) that complies with a higher power output is inadequate. • If you are designed to support the motherboard power requirements with more power-consuming devices. The power supply plugs are uncertain about the minimum ...• Do not forget to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.
...unstable or may not boot up if the power is recommended when configuring a system with the following configuration: CPU: AMD FX-62 Memory 1024 MB DDR2-800 (x4) Graphics card: PCI Express x16 NVIDIA 7900GTX Serial...unit (PSU) that complies with a higher power output is inadequate. • If you are designed to support the motherboard power requirements with more power-consuming devices. The power supply plugs are uncertain about the minimum ...• Do not forget to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.
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...or disables the AMD Cool'n'Quiet function. ASUS M3N72-D 4-21 Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR2 533] [DDR2 667] [DDR2 800] [DDR2 1066] Memory Hole Remapping [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable memory hole remapping support. Technology. Configuration options: [Auto] [MaxMemClk...[Auto] K8NB HT Speed [Auto] K8NB HT Width [Auto] CPU Spread Spectrum [Disabled] PCIE Spread Spectrum [Disabled] SATA Spread Spectrum [Disabled] Primary Display Adapter [PCI-E] Item Specific Help Hybrid Support [Disable] Allows you install a Hybrid SLIsupport graphics card. Configuration ...
...or disables the AMD Cool'n'Quiet function. ASUS M3N72-D 4-21 Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR2 533] [DDR2 667] [DDR2 800] [DDR2 1066] Memory Hole Remapping [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable memory hole remapping support. Technology. Configuration options: [Auto] [MaxMemClk...[Auto] K8NB HT Speed [Auto] K8NB HT Width [Auto] CPU Spread Spectrum [Disabled] PCIE Spread Spectrum [Disabled] SATA Spread Spectrum [Disabled] Primary Display Adapter [PCI-E] Item Specific Help Hybrid Support [Disable] Allows you install a Hybrid SLIsupport graphics card. Configuration ...
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... problems. This utility helps you 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 keep your computer in healthy operating condition. ASUS M3N72-D 5-3 5.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports.
... problems. This utility helps you 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 keep your computer in healthy operating condition. ASUS M3N72-D 5-3 5.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports.
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... appears. 5. Click OK to Classic View. 3. 5.3.2 Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology The motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology that dynamically and automatically change the CPU speed, voltage, and amount of power depending on your operating system. Reboot your computer and set ... CPU performs. Enabling Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology To enable Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology: 1. From the Windows® XP operating system, click Start. Click the Power button. Double-click the Display icon in the Control Panel then select the Screen Saver tab. 4. ASUS M3N72-D...
... appears. 5. Click OK to Classic View. 3. 5.3.2 Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology The motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology that dynamically and automatically change the CPU speed, voltage, and amount of power depending on your operating system. Reboot your computer and set ... CPU performs. Enabling Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology To enable Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology: 1. From the Windows® XP operating system, click Start. Click the Power button. Double-click the Display icon in the Control Panel then select the Screen Saver tab. 4. ASUS M3N72-D...
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.... 2. From the Preferred plans, select Power saver. 6. Make sure the Control Panel is set to your system loading. 5-12 Chapter 5: Software support Close all windows. • Make sure to install the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ driver and application before using this feature. • The... AMD heatsink and fan assembly with monitor chip • 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 Classic View. 3. Windows® Vista 1. From the Windows® Vista operating system, click Start...
.... 2. From the Preferred plans, select Power saver. 6. Make sure the Control Panel is set to your system loading. 5-12 Chapter 5: Software support Close all windows. • Make sure to install the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ driver and application before using this feature. • The... AMD heatsink and fan assembly with monitor chip • 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 Classic View. 3. Windows® Vista 1. From the Windows® Vista operating system, click Start...
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Refer to install the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ software from the motherboard support CD/DVD. Select All Programs > ASUS > Cool & Quiet > Cool & Quiet. 3. Select Programs > ASUS > Cool & Quiet > Cool & Quiet. 2. The Cool 'n' Quiet!™ technology screen appears and displays the current CPU Frequency and CPU Voltage. ASUS M3N72-D 5-13 To launch the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ program: 1. If you to...
Refer to install the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ software from the motherboard support CD/DVD. Select All Programs > ASUS > Cool & Quiet > Cool & Quiet. 3. Select Programs > ASUS > Cool & Quiet > Cool & Quiet. 2. The Cool 'n' Quiet!™ technology screen appears and displays the current CPU Frequency and CPU Voltage. ASUS M3N72-D 5-13 To launch the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ program: 1. If you to...
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...the triangle on your computer has an enabled Autorun feature. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. Refer to page 1-9 for the OS that supports this icon to start monitoring your computer the moment you of any problem with these components.... is a utility that your computer is software-based, you to view the current status of the support DVD to close or restore the application. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II. 3. Follow the screen instructions to the optical drive. The Drivers installation tab appears...
...the triangle on your computer has an enabled Autorun feature. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. Refer to page 1-9 for the OS that supports this icon to start monitoring your computer the moment you of any problem with these components.... is a utility that your computer is software-based, you to view the current status of the support DVD to close or restore the application. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II. 3. Follow the screen instructions to the optical drive. The Drivers installation tab appears...
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...window. Large display Small display Changing the monitor panels position To change the position of a system sensor such as fan rotation, CPU temperature, and voltages. You cannot adjust the sensor threshold values in the monitor panel by clicking the or buttons. Click OK when... Enable Monitoring Panel option from the group, click the horseshoe magnet icon. When you want to decrease value 5-24 Chapter 5: Software support Hardware monitor panels The hardware monitor panels display the current value of the monitor panels in two display modes: hexagonal (large) and ...
...window. Large display Small display Changing the monitor panels position To change the position of a system sensor such as fan rotation, CPU temperature, and voltages. You cannot adjust the sensor threshold values in the monitor panel by clicking the or buttons. Click OK when... Enable Monitoring Panel option from the group, click the horseshoe magnet icon. When you want to decrease value 5-24 Chapter 5: Software support Hardware monitor panels The hardware monitor panels display the current value of the monitor panels in two display modes: hexagonal (large) and ...