Asus M3N72-D Manuel d'utilisateur

MotherboardM3N72-D

xConventions used in this guideTo make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.Ty

4-28 Chapter 4: BIOS setupPWR Button < 4 secs [Instant-Off]When set to [Instant-Off], the system goes into Soft-off mode after you press the power

ASUS M3N72-D 4-294.5.4 Hardware MonitorThe items in this sub-menu displays the hardware monitor values automatically detected by the BIOS. It also a

4-30 Chapter 4: BIOS setupCPU Q-Fan Prole [Performance]Allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the CPU Q-Fan. When set to [Optimal], t

ASUS M3N72-D 4-314.6 Boot menuThe Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter> to display th

4-32 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.6.3 Boot Settings Conguration Case Open Warning [Enabled]Enables or disables the chassis open status feature. Setting to

ASUS M3N72-D 4-334.6.4 Security Select MenuItem Specic Help Security Supervisor Password Clear User Password Clear Password C

4-34 Chapter 4: BIOS setup2. Press any key to continue. The password eld setting is changed to [Clear]. A note about passwords The Supervisor passw

ASUS M3N72-D 4-354.7 Tools menuThe Tools menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item then press <Enter> to

4-36 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.7.2 Express Gate Select MenuItem Specic HelpExpress Gate Express Gate [Enabled] Boot Out Timer [10] Reset User Da

ASUS M3N72-D 4-374.8 Exit menuThe Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard y

xiM3N72-D specications summary(continued on the next page)CPU AMD® Socket AM2/AM2+ for Phenom™ FX / Phenom™ / Athlon™ / Sempron™ processors AMD Co

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5Chapter 5: Software supportThis chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package.

ASUS M3N72-DChapter summary55.1 Installing an operating system ... 5-15.2 Support DVD information ..

ASUS M3N72-D 5-1If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the le ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder.

5-2 Chapter 5: Software support5.2.2 Drivers menuThe drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install

ASUS M3N72-D 5-35.2.3 Utilities menuThe Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS InstAll - Instal

5-4 Chapter 5: Software supportASUS Update Allows you to download the latest version of the BIOS from the ASUS website.Before using the ASUS Update, m

ASUS M3N72-D 5-55.2.4 Make Disk menuThe Make Disk menu contains items to create the NVIDIA® nForce™ 750a SLI SATA/RAID driver disk. NVIDIA 32/64bit X

5-6 Chapter 5: Software support5.2.5 Manual menuThe Manual menu contains a list of supplementary user manuals. Click an item to open the folder of th

ASUS M3N72-D 5-75.2.7 Other informationThe icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the content

xiiIEEE 1394 LSI® FW322 controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports (1 at mid-board; 1 on the rear panel)USB 12 x USB 2.0 ports (6 at mid-board; 6 on

5-8 Chapter 5: Software supportTechnical support FormDisplays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to ll out when requesting technic

ASUS M3N72-D 5-95.3 Software informationMost of the applications in the support DVD have wizards that will conveniently guide you through the install

5-10 Chapter 5: Software support9. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, ash the original BIOS to load the new boot logo.10. After a

ASUS M3N72-D 5-115.3.2 Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ TechnologyThe motherboard supports the AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ Technology that dynamically and automatically cha

5-12 Chapter 5: Software support• Make sure to install the AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ driver and application before using this feature.• The AMD Cool ‘n’

ASUS M3N72-D 5-13Launching the Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ softwareThe motherboard support CD/DVD includes the Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ software that enables you to view

5-14 Chapter 5: Software support5.3.3 Audio congurationsThe Realtek® audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to deliver the ultimate audio e

ASUS M3N72-D 5-15Device advanced settingsClick Device advanced settings to show further settings for the playback and recording device.InformationClic

5-16 Chapter 5: Software supportDigital OutputThe Realtek® audio CODEC allows you to connect an external audio output device via the coaxial/digital S

ASUS M3N72-D 5-17Line InThe Line In tab allows you to congure audio input settings using the analog line in port.To set the analog line in options1.

xiiiM3N72-D specications summaryRear 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 LA

5-18 Chapter 5: Software supportControl settings windowConguration options Information buttonExit buttonMinimize buttonB. Realtek HD Audio Manager f

ASUS M3N72-D 5-19Sound Effect The Realtek® audio CODEC allows you to set your listening environment, adjust the equalizer, set the karaoke, or select

5-20 Chapter 5: Software supportAudio I/OThe Audio I/O option allows you congure your input/output settings.To set the Audio I/O options1. From the

ASUS M3N72-D 5-213D Audio DemoThe 3D Audio Demo option gives you a demonstration of the 3D audio feature.To start the 3D Audio Demo1. From the Realte

5-22 Chapter 5: Software support5.3.4 ASUS PC Probe IIPC Probe II is a utility that monitors the computer’s vital components, and detects and alerts

ASUS M3N72-D 5-23Button FunctionOpens the Conguration windowOpens the Report windowOpens the Desktop Management Interface windowOpens the Peripheral

5-24 Chapter 5: Software supportChanging the monitor panels positionTo change the position of the monitor panels in the desktop, click the arrow down

ASUS M3N72-D 5-25Monitoring sensor alertThe monitor panel turns red when a component value exceeds or is lower than the threshold value. Refer to the

5-26 Chapter 5: Software supportPCI browserClick to display the PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) browser. This browser provides information o

ASUS M3N72-D 5-27Memory usageThe Memory tab shows both used and available physical memory. The pie chart at the bottom of the window represents the us

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5-28 Chapter 5: Software support5.3.5 ASUS AI SuiteASUS AI Suite allows you to launch AI Gear 2, AI Booster, AI Nap, and Q-Fan 2 utilities easily. I

ASUS M3N72-DM3N72-D 5-29Other feature buttonsClick on right corner of the main window to open the monitor window. Click on right corner of the exp

5-30 Chapter 5: Software support5.3.6 ASUS AI Gear 2ASUS AI Gear 2 provides four system performance options that allows you to select the best perfo

ASUS M3N72-DM3N72-D 5-315.3.7 ASUS AI NapThis feature allows you to minimize the power consumption of your computer whenever you are away. Enable thi

5-32 Chapter 5: Software support5.3.8 ASUS Q-Fan 2This ASUS Q-Fan 2 Control feature allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the CPU Q-

ASUS M3N72-DM3N72-D 5-335.3.9 ASUS AI BoosterThe ASUS AI Booster application allows you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment without th

5-34 Chapter 5: Software support5.3.10 ASUS Express GateASUS Express Gate is an instant-on environment that gives you quick access to the Internet. W

ASUS M3N72-DM3N72-D 5-35The First ScreenExpress Gate’s rst screen appears within a few seconds after you power on the computer. From here, you can im

5-36 Chapter 5: Software supportUsing the Conguration PanelUse the conguration panel to change various Express Gate settings.Click on an icon to ope

ASUS M3N72-DM3N72-D 5-37• The number of the LAN ports may differ from motherboards.• You can connect the LAN cable to either port, and Express Gate

1Chapter 1: Product introductionThis chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports.

5-38 Chapter 5: Software supportIn the rare case that one of the above softwares stops responding, you can right-click on its icon and then select Clo

ASUS M3N72-DM3N72-D 5-392. Open Network.3. Make the proper network congurations. Each network interface is enabled immediately when you check the

5-40 Chapter 5: Software support• If you use a network cable connected to a home router (which is then connected to your DSL/cable modem), enable bot

ASUS M3N72-DM3N72-D 5-41Conguring Express Gate in BIOS SetupEnter BIOS setup by pressing DEL key after powering on or by clicking on the BIOS setup i

5-42 Chapter 5: Software support5.4 RAID congurationsThe motherboard comes with the NVIDIA nForce 750a SLI chipset that allows you to congure Seria

ASUS M3N72-D 5-43Setting the BIOS RAID itemsAfter installing the hard disk drives, make sure to set the necessary RAID items in the BIOS before settin

5-44 Chapter 5: Software supportEntering the NVIDIA® RAID utilityTo enter the NVIDIA® RAID utility:1. Boot up your computer. 2. During POST, press

ASUS M3N72-D 5-45Creating a RAID VolumeTo create a RAID volume:1. From the NVIDIA® RAID utility Dene a New Array menu, select RAID Mode then press &

5-46 Chapter 5: Software supportRebuilding a RAID arrayTo rebuild a RAID array:1. From the Array List menu, use the up or down arrow keys to select a

ASUS M3N72-D 5-47 A new set of navigation keys is displayed on the bottom of the screen. 2. Press <R> to rebuild a RAID array. The following

ASUS M3N72-DChapter summary11.1 Welcome! ... 1-11.2 Package conte

5-48 Chapter 5: Software supportDeleting a RAID arrayTo delete a RAID array:1. From the Array List menu, use the up or down arrow keys to select a RA

ASUS M3N72-D 5-49Clearing a disk dataTo clear disk data:1. From the Array List menu, use the up or down arrow keys to select a RAID array then press

5-50 Chapter 5: Software support5.5 Creating a RAID driver diskA oppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows® XP operating sy

ASUS M3N72-D 5-51To install the RAID driver in Windows® Vista™:1. Insert the motherboard support CD/DVD or USB device with RAID driver into the opti

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6 NVIDIA® Hybrid SLI™ technology supportThis chapter describes the NVIDIA Hybrid SLI™ feature and shows the graphics card installation procedures.

ASUS M3N72-DChapter summary66.1 NVIDIA SLI Technology ... 6-16.2 NVIDIA Hybrid SLI Tech

ASUS M3N72-D 6-16.1 NVIDIA® SLI™ technologyThe motherboard supports the NVIDIA® SLI™ (Scalable Link Interface) technology that allows you to install

6-2 Chapter 6: NVIDIA® Hybrid SLI™ technology supportMake sure that your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA® SLI™ technology. Downl

ASUS M3N72-D 6-3B2. From the Personalization window, select Display Settings. B3. From the Display Settings dialog box, click Advanced Settings.B4.

ASUS M3N72-D 1-11.1 Welcome!Thank you for buying an ASUS® M3N72-D motherboard!The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies

6-4 Chapter 6: NVIDIA® Hybrid SLI™ technology supportB5. The NVIDIA Control Panel window appears.Enabling SLI congurationFrom the NVIDIA Control Pan

ASUS M3N72-D 6-56.2 NVIDIA® Hybrid SLI® Technology The motherboard supports the NVIDIA® Hybrid SLI® technology that includes twoincludes two primary

6-6 Chapter 6: NVIDIA® Hybrid SLI™ technology support6.2.2 Enabling GeForce® Boost and HybridPower™Before enabling GeForce Boost and HybridPower, mak

ASUS M3N72-D 6-7To enable HybridPower1. Follow Step 1 to 5 on the previous page to complete the hardware and driver installation.2. If the driver is

6-8 Chapter 6: NVIDIA® Hybrid SLI™ technology support

1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction1.3 Special features1.3.1 Product highlightsGreen ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the Europe

ASUS M3N72-D 1-3NVIDIA® Hybrid SLI Technology Hybrid SLI™ Technology is a unique hybrid multi-GPU technology. It includes two primary features: GeFor

iiE3908First Edition May 2008Copyright © 2008 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and software de

1-4 Chapter 1: Product IntroductionS/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to external home theater audio systems

ASUS M3N72-D 1-5Q-Fan 2 ASUS Q-Fan2 technology intelligently adjusts both CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to system loading to ensure quiet,

1-6 Chapter 1: Product IntroductionSmart Support DVD This feature provides a checklist that allows the user to know which drivers are already install

2Chapter 2: Hardware informationThis chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It inclu

ASUS M3N72-DChapter summary22.1 Before you proceed ... 2-12.2 Motherboard overview

ASUS M3N72-D2-1Onboard LEDThe motherboard comes with a standby power LED. The green LED lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or

2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.2 Motherboard overviewBefore you install the motherboard, study the conguration of your chassis to ensure that

ASUS M3N72-D2-32.2.3 Motherboard layoutRefer to 2.7 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors.

2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.2.4 Layout contentsSlots Page1. DDR2 DIMM slots 2-112. PCI slots 2-233. PCI Express x1 slots 2-234. PCI Expr

ASUS M3N72-D2-5Internal connectors Page1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) 2-292. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) 2-303. NVIDIA nForc

iiiContentsContents ... iiiNotices ...

2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.3.1 Installing the CPUTo install a CPU:1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.2. Unlock the socket by pre

ASUS M3N72-D2-73. Position the CPU above the socket such that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with a small triangle.4

2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.3.2 Installing the heatsink and fanThe AMD® Phenom™ FX / Phenom / Athlon™/ Sempron™ processor requires aPhenom™

ASUS M3N72-D 2-92. Attach one end of the retention bracket to the retention module base.3. Align the other end of the retention bracket (near the re

2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information5. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard

ASUS M3N72-D 2-112.4 System memory2.4.1 OverviewThe motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.

2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.4.2 Memory congurationsYou may install 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB unbuffered ECC and non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the D

ASUS M3N72-D 2-13M3N78 PRO Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800MHz capability for AM2+ CPUSize Vendor Chip No. CL Chip BrandSS/DSPart No

2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware informationM3N78 PRO Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800MHz capability for AM2+ CPU (cont.)Size Vendor Chip No

ASUS M3N72-D 2-15Size Vendor Chip No. CLChip BrandSS/DSPart No.DIMM socket support (Optional)A* B* C*512MB CENTURY HY5PS12821BFP-S5 N/A Hynix SS 28V2

ivContents2.5.6 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (blue) ... 2-232.5.7 Universal PCI Express x16 slot (black) ...

2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware informationSize Vendor Chip No. CL Chip BrandSS/DSPart No.DIMM socket support (Optional)A* B* C* 2GB KINGSTON E1108AB-6E-E N

ASUS M3N72-D 2-17M3N72-D Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800MHz capability for AM2 CPUSize Vendor Chip No. CLChip BrandSS/DSPart No.DIM

2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware informationM3N72-D Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capability for AM2 CPUSize Vendor Chip No. CLChip Br

ASUS M3N72-D 2-19Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL.Side(s): SS - Single-sided DS - Double-sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module in

2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.4.3 Installing a DIMMTo install a DIMM:1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward.2. Ali

ASUS M3N72-D 2-212.5 Expansion slotsIn the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the exp

2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.5.3 Interrupt assignmentsStandard interrupt assignments* These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI device

ASUS M3N72-D 2-232.5.4 PCI slotsThe PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specicatio

2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information• Currently, only Windows® Vista operation system supports Hybrid SLI™ mode.• Currently, only NVIDIA® GeForce® 8

ASUS M3N72-D 2-252.6 JumperClear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC)This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS m

vContents4.3.7 Installed Memory ... 4-174.3.8 Usable Memory ...

2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.7 Connectors2.7.1 Rear panel connectors1. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard.2. I

ASUS M3N72-D 2-27Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel congurationPortHeadset 2-channel4-channel 6-channel 8-channelLight Blue Line In Line In Line In Line InL

2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware informationTroubleshooting on HDTV overscaling or underscaling:If your desktop is extending beyond the viewable display area

ASUS M3N72-D 2-292.7.2 Internal connectors1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY)This connector is for the provided oppy disk drive (FDD)

2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information2. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE)The onboard IDE connector is for the Ultra DMA 133/100/66/33 signal cable. The

ASUS M3N72-D 2-313. NVIDIA® nForce 750a SLI Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-6)These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA

2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information4. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB 78, USB910, USB1112)These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB modul

ASUS M3N72-D 2-335. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2)This connector is for a IEEE 1394a port. Connect the IEEE 1394a module cable to this

2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware information6. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1, 3-pin PWR_FAN)The fan connectors suppor

ASUS M3N72-D2-357. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS)This connector is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. Connect

viContents5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2™ ... 5-95.3.2 Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ Technology ...

2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware information• For a fully congured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V S

ASUS M3N72-D2-379. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports eith

2-38 Chapter 2: Hardware information10. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD)These connectors allow you to receive stereo audio input from sound s

ASUS M3N72-D2-3912. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). C

2-40 Chapter 2: Hardware information• System power LED (2-pin PLED)This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cab

ASUS M3N72-D2-4115. ASUS Q-Connector (system panel)You can use the ASUS Q-Connector to connect/disconnect chassis front panel cables in a few steps.

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3Chapter 3: Powering upThis chapter describes the power up sequence, the vocal POST messages, and ways of shutting down the system.

ASUS M3N72-DChapter summary33.1 Starting up for the rst time ... 3-13.2 Turning off the comput

ASUS M3N72-D 3-13.1 Starting up for the rst time1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Be sure that all switches a

viiNoticesFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two con

3-2 Chapter 3: Powering up3.2 Turning off the computer3.2.1 Using the OS shut down functionIf you are using Windows® XP:1. Click the Start button

4Chapter 4: BIOS setupThis chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters

Chapter summary4ASUS M3N72-D4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ... 4-14.2 BIOS setup program ...

ASUS M3N72-D 4-14.1 Managing and updating your BIOSThe following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (

4-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setupQuit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using this utility.3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoi

ASUS M3N72-D 4-3Updating the BIOS through a BIOS leTo update the BIOS through a BIOS le:1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop

4-4 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.1.2 Creating a bootable oppy disk1. Do either one of the following to create a bootable oppy disk.DOS environmenta. In

ASUS M3N72-D 4-54.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utilityThe ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process

4-6 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.1.4 Updating the BIOSThe Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) can be updated using the AwardBIOS Flash Utility. Follow these i

ASUS M3N72-D 4-76. Type the BIOS le name in the File Name to Program eld, then press <Enter>.7. Press <N> when the utility prompts you

viiiSafety informationElectrical safety• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating

4-8 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4. The utility saves the current BIOS le to the oppy disk or the USB ash disk, and then returns to the BIOS ashing proce

ASUS M3N72-D 4-94.2 BIOS setup programThis motherboard supports a programmable Low-Pin Count (LPC) chip that you can update using the provided utilit

4-10 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.2.1 BIOS menu screenLegend barGeneral helpMenu barSub-menu itemsConguration eldsMenu itemsPhoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup

ASUS M3N72-D 4-114.2.4 Menu itemsThe highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows t

4-12 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.2.7 Pop-up windowSelect a menu item then press <Enter> to display a pop-up window with the conguration options for

ASUS M3N72-D 4-134.3 Main menuWhen you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system inform

4-14 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.3.4 Primary IDE Master/SlaveWhile entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE devices. There is a

ASUS M3N72-D 4-15Access Mode [Auto]The default [Auto] allows automatic detection of an IDE hard disk drive. Select [CHS] for this item if you set the

4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.3.5 SATA1/2/3/4While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of Serial ATA devices. There is a separa

ASUS M3N72-D 4-17HeadShows the number of the hard disk read/write heads. This item is not congurable. Landing ZoneShows the number of landing zone

ixAbout this guideThis user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring the motherboard.How this guide is organizedThis gui

4-18 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.4 Advanced menuThe Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices.AI Tuning [A

ASUS M3N72-D 4-19Overclock Options [Disabled]This item becomes user-congurable only when you set the AI Tuning item to [AI Overclock] and allows you

4-20 Chapter 4: BIOS setupPhoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility AdvancedCPU Conguration CPU Type AMD Phenom(tm)9600 Quad-Core

ASUS M3N72-D 4-21Timing Mode [Auto]Allows selection of the DRAM timing mode. Conguration options: [Auto] [MaxMemClk] [Manual]Memory Clock Frequency

4-22 Chapter 4: BIOS setupiGPU Frame Buffer Control [Auto]Allows you to set the onboard GPU frame buffer control mode. Conguration options: [Auto] [M

ASUS M3N72-D 4-23Plug & Play O/S [No]When set to [No], the BIOS congures all the devices in the system. When set to [Yes] and if you install a P

4-24 Chapter 4: BIOS setupIRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device]When set to [PCI Device], the specic IRQ is free for use of PCI/PnP devices. When set to [Re

ASUS M3N72-D 4-25MCP Storage CongSelect MenuItem Specic Help Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Advanced MCP Storage Con

4-26 Chapter 4: BIOS setupMake sure to set the HDMI Audio item to [Auto] to enable HDMI audio output.Onboard LAN Device [Enabled]Allows you to enable

ASUS M3N72-D 4-274.5 Power menuThe Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Conguration and Power Interface (ACPI) and th