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Motherboard M3N WS.
ii E3772 First Edition June 2008 Copyright © 2008 ASUST eK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitt.
iii Contents Contents ...................................................................................................... iii Notices ........................................................................................................ vii Safety information .
iv Contents 2.5.6 PCI Express x1 slots ..................................................... 2-19 2.5.7 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot ............................................... 2-19 2.6 Jumpers .........................................................
v Contents 3.3.4 Legacy Diskette A ......................................................... 3-15 3.3.5 Primary IDE Master/Slave ............................................. 3-16 3.3.6 S A T A 1 / 2 / 3/ 4 . . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . . .
vi Contents 4.2.5 Manual menu .................................................................. 4-6 4.2.6 ASUS Contact information .............................................. 4-6 4.2.7 Other information ............................................
vii Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.
viii Safety information Electrical safety • T o prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected.
ix About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring the motherboard. How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports.
x Conventions used in this guide T o make sure that you perform certain tasks properly , take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. T ypography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select. Italics Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.
xi M3N WS specications summary (continued on the next page) CPU AMD ® Socket AM2/AM2+ for AMD Phenom™ FX / Phenom / Athlon™ / Sempron™ processors AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet™ T echnology AMD Live!™ Ready Support CPU up to 140W Chipset NVIDIA ® GeForce ® 8200 PCI-X bridge: NEC uPD720404 System Bus Up to 5200 MT/s; HyperT ransport™ 3.
xii High Denition Audio Realtek ® ALC888 8-channel High Denition audio CODEC - Supports Jack-Detection and Multi-Streaming Supports Jack-Detection and Multi-Streaming Multi-Streaming - Coaxial .
xiii M3N WS specications summary Internal I/O connectors 3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 6 x SA T A connectors 1 x CPU Fan connec.
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1 Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports..
ASUS M3N WS Chapter summary 1 1.1 Welcome! ...................................................................................... 1-1 1.2 Package contents ......................................................................... 1-1 1.3 Special features .
ASUS M3N WS 1-1 1.1 Welcome! Thank you for buying an ASUS ® M3N WS motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it another standout in the long line of.
1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union’s Restriction on the use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS).
ASUS M3N WS 1-3 NVIDIA ® Hybrid SLI T echnology Hybrid SLI™ T echnology is a unique hybrid multi-GPU technology . It includes two primary features: GeForce Boost and HybridPower™. GeForce Boost turbo-charges performance of discrete graphics cards when combined with M3N series motherboard GPUs.
1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction High Denition Audio Enjoy high-end sound quality on your PC! The onboard 8-channel HD audio (High Denition Audio, previously codenamed Azalia) CODEC enables high-quality 192KHz/24-bit audio output that simultaneously sends different audio streams to different destinations.
ASUS M3N WS 1-5 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability . ASUS Stack Cool 2 Stack Cool 2 is a fan-less and zero-noise cooling solution offered exclusively by ASUS.
1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to the motherboard. This unique module eliminates the trouble of connecting the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections.
2 Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard.
ASUS M3N WS Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed ..................................................................... 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview ................................................................. 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) .
ASUS M3N WS 2-1 Onboard LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. The green LED lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component.
2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout Refer to 2.7 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors.
ASUS M3N WS 2-3 2.2.2 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots Page 1. A TX power connectors (24-pin EA TXPWR, 4-pin A TX12V) 2-33 2. DDR2 DIMM slots 2-10 3. CPU Socket AM2/AM2+ 2-5 4. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_F AN; 3-pin CHA_F AN1-2; 3-pin PWR_F AN) 2-31 5.
2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.2.3 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the chassis in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image below .
ASUS M3N WS 2-5 2.3.1 Installing the CPU T o install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. 2. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to a 90º angle.
2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information 3. Position 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 ts in place. 5. When the CPU is in place, push down the socket lever to secure the CPU.
ASUS M3N WS 2-7 2.3.2 Installing the heatsink and fan The AMD ® Phenom™ FX / Phenom / Athlon™/ Sempron™ processor requires a Phenom™ FX / Phenom / Athlon™/ Sempron™ processor requires a processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance.
2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information 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.
ASUS M3N WS 2-9 5. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_F AN. • Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector .
2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information 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.
ASUS M3N WS 2-1 1 2.4.2 Memory congurations Y ou may install 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB unbuffered ECC and non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. Recommended Memory Congurations • Y ou may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B.
2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information M3N WS Motherboard Qualied V endors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800MHz capability for AM2 CPU V endor Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip No.
ASUS M3N WS 2-13 M3N WS Motherboard Qualied V endors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800MHz capability for AM2 CPU (continued) V endor Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip No.
2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information M3N WS Motherboard Qualied V endors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capability for AM2 CPU V endor Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip No.
ASUS M3N WS 2-15 V endor Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip No. CL Chip Brand DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* Transcend JM667QLU-2G 2GB DS TQ243ECF8 5 Transcend • • • T winMOS 8D-23JK5M2ETP 512MB.
2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.4.4 Removing a DDR2 DIMM Follow these steps to remove a DIMM. 1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. Support the DIMM lightly with your ngers when pressing the retaining clips.
ASUS M3N WS 2-17 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support.
2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments * These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices.
ASUS M3N WS 2-19 2.5.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specications.
2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information • Currently , only Windows ® Vista operation system supports Hybrid SLI™ mode. • Currently , only NVIDIA ® GeForce ® 8500 GT and GeForce ® 8400 GS graphics cards support GeForce Boost function under Hybrid SLI™ mode.
ASUS M3N WS 2-21 2.6 Jumpers 1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real T ime Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. Y ou can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data.
2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2. PCI-X Speed setting (3-pin PCIX_SPEED1) This jumper allows you to set the PCI-X slot’s maximum frequency capability . The jumper cap on pins 1-2: 133 MHz capability for the PCI-X slot. The jumper cap on pins 2-3: 100 MHz capability for the PCI-X slot.
ASUS M3N WS 2-23 2.7 Connectors 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. 2. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port. This port connects an external audio output device via a coaxial S/PDIF cable. 3. LAN2 (RJ-45) port.
2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel conguration Port Headset 2-channel 4-channel 6-channel 8-channel Light Blue Line In Line In Line In Line In Lime Line Out Front Spea.
ASUS M3N WS 2-25 T roubleshooting on HDTV overscaling or underscaling: If your desktop is extending beyond the viewable display area or the desktop or image is not lling the entire display area while using the onboard HDMI out port and the HDMI cable, you can resize the desktop appearing on your HDTV screen.
2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.7.2 Internal connectors 1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) This connector is for the provided oppy disk drive (FDD) signal cable. Insert one end of the cable to this connector , then connect the other end to the signal connector at the back of the oppy disk drive.
ASUS M3N WS 2-27 2. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) The onboard IDE connector is for the Ultra DMA 133/100 signal cable. There are three connectors on each Ultra DMA 133/100 signal cable: blue, black, and gray . Connect the blue connector to the motherboard’s IDE connector , then select one of the following modes to congure your device.
2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information 3. NVIDIA ® GeForce 8200 Serial A T A connectors (7-pin SA T A1-4 [red], 7-pin SA T A5-6 [black]) These connectors are for the Serial A T A signal cables for Serial A T A hard disk and optical disk drives.
ASUS M3N WS 2-29 4. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB 78, USB910, USB1 1 12) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.
2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information 5. IEE E 1394 a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_1, IE1394_2) This connector is for a IEEE 1394a port. Connect the IEEE 1394a module cable to this connector , then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.
ASUS M3N WS 2-31 6. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_F AN; 3-pin CHA_F AN1-2; 3-pin PWR_F AN) The fan c onnect ors su pport co oling fans o f 350 mA~2000 mA (24 W max.
2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information 7. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) This connector is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch.
ASUS M3N WS 2-33 • For a fully congured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with A TX 12 V Specication 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 600 W . • Do not forget to connect the 4-pin A TX +12 V power plug; otherwise, the system will not boot.
2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware information 10. Front panel audio con nec tor (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports HD Audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector .
ASUS M3N WS 2-35 1 1. TPM co nne cto r (20-1 pin TPM) [Optional] This connector supports a T rusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certicates, passwords, and data. A TPM system also helps enhance network security , protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity .
2-36 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 cable to this connector . The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power , and blinks when the system is in sleep mode.
ASUS M3N WS 2-37 13. ASUS Q-Connector (system panel) Y ou can use the ASUS Q-Connector to connect/disconnect chassis front panel cables in a few steps. Refer to the instructions below to install the ASUS Q-Connector . 1. Connect the front panel cables to the ASUS Q-Connector .
2-38 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.8 G.P. Diagnosis card installation 2.8.1 G.P . Diagnosis card layout 1. Locate the TPM co nne cto r (20-1 pin TPM) on the motherboard.
ASUS M3N WS 2-39 2.8.3 G.P . Diagnosis card check codes 3. Y ou may also install the G.P . Diagnosis card via a bundled 90- degree TPM adaptor for a more exible application. C0 Early chipset initialization C1 Detect memory C3 Expand compressed BIOS code to DRAM 25 Early PCI initialization 26 1.
2-40 Chapter 2: Hardware information 94 1. Enable L2 cache 2. Program Daylight Saving 3. Program boot up speed 4. Chipset nal initialization 5. Power management nal initialization 6. Clear screen & display summary table. 96 1. Build MP table.
ASUS M3N WS 2-41 2.9 Starting up for the rst time 1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover . 2. Be sure that all switches are off. 3. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that is equipped with a surge protector .
2-42 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.10 Turning off the computer 2.10.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows ® XP: 1. Click the Start button then select T urn Off Computer . 2. Click the T urn Off button to shut down the computer .
3 BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
Chapter summary 3 ASUS M3N WS 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ............................................ 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program .................................................................. 3-1 1 3.3 Main menu ..........................
ASUS M3N WS 3-1 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows ® environment.) 2. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a oppy disk or USB ash disk.
3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Quit all Windows ® applications before you update the BIOS using this utility . 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network trafc, or click Auto Select . Click Next . Updating the BIOS through the Internet T o update the BIOS through the Internet: 1.
ASUS M3N WS 3-3 Updating the BIOS through a BIOS le T o update the BIOS through a BIOS le: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows ® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate . The ASUS Update main window appears.
3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1.2 Creating a bootable oppy disk 1. Do either one of the following to create a bootable oppy disk. DOS environment a. Insert a 1.44MB oppy disk into the drive. b. At the DOS prompt, type format A: / S then press <Enter>.
ASUS M3N WS 3-5 3.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a oppy disk and using a DOS-based utility .
3-6 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1.4 Updating the BIOS The Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) can be updated using the AwardBIOS Flash Utility . Follow these instructions to update the BIOS using this utility . 1. Visit the ASUS website (www .asus.com) and download the latest BIOS le for the motherboard.
ASUS M3N WS 3-7 6. T ype the BIOS le name in the File Name to Program eld, then press <Enter>. 7. Press <N> when the utility prompts you to save the current BIOS le. The following screen appears. 8. The utility veries the BIOS le in the oppy disk or the USB ash disk and starts ashing the BIOS le.
3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 4. The utility saves the current BIOS le to the oppy disk or the USB ash disk, and then returns to the BIOS ashing process. 3. T ype a lename for the current BIOS le in the Save current BIOS as eld, then press <Enter>.
ASUS M3N WS 3-9 3.1.6 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS le when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Y ou can update a corrupted BIOS le using the motherboard support DVD or the USB ash disk that contains the updated BIOS le.
3-10 Chapter 3: BIOS setup • Only the USB ash disk with F A T 32/16/12 format and single partition can support ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. The device size should be smaller than 8GB.
ASUS M3N WS 3-1 1 3.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable rmware chip that you can update using the provided utility described in section 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS . Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconguring your system, or prompted to “Run Setup.
3-12 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.2.1 BIOS menu screen 3.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: Main For changing the basic system conguration Advanced For changing.
ASUS M3N WS 3-13 3.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Advanced, Power , Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items.
3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press <Enter> to display a pop-up window with the conguration options for that item. Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Select Menu Item Specic Help Species the capacity and physical size of diskette drive A.
ASUS M3N WS 3-15 3.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information. Refer to section 3.2.1 BIOS menu screen for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them.
3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.3.5 Primary IDE Master/Slave While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE devices. There is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device. Select a device item then press <Enter> to display the IDE device information.
ASUS M3N WS 3-17 Access Mode [Auto] The default [Auto] allows automatic detection of an IDE hard disk drive. Select [CHS] for this item if you set the IDE Primary Master/Slave to [Manual].
3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.3.6 S A T A 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of Serial A T A devices. There is a separate sub-menu for each SA T A device. Select a device item then press <Enter> to display the SA T A device information.
ASUS M3N WS 3-19 Head Shows the number of the hard disk read/write heads. This item is not congurable. Landing Zone Shows the number of landing zone per track. This item is not congurable. Sector Shows the number of sectors per track. This item is not congurable.
3-20 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. AI T uning [Auto] Allows selection of CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal frequency .
ASUS M3N WS 3-21 Overclock Options [Disabled] This item becomes user-congurable only when you set the AI T uning item to [AI Overclock] and allows you to set the overclocking options. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Overclock 3%] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 8%] [Overclock 10%] N.
3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Memory V oltage [Auto] Allows you to set the memory voltage. Conguration options: [Auto] [1.800V] [1.820V] [1.840V] ~ [2.460V] [2.480V] [2.500V] HT V oltage [Auto] Allows you to set the 1.2V HyperT ransport voltage. Conguration options: [Auto] [1.
ASUS M3N WS 3-23 DRAM Conguration This sub-menu allows you to adjust the DRAM-related items. Select an item, then press <Enter> to edit. Memory Clock Frequency [Auto] This item allows you to adjust the memory clock frequency .
3-24 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Advanced Advance Memory Settings Twr [Auto] Trrd [Auto] Trwt [Auto] Twtr [Auto] Trtp [Auto] Twrrd [Auto] Twrwr [Auto] Trdrd [Auto] Tref.
ASUS M3N WS 3-25 3.4.4 Chipset Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Advanced Chipset Hybrid Support [Auto] iGPU Frame Buffer Control [Auto] x Frame Buffer Size 128M Onboard GPU [Auto] K8<->NB H.
3-26 Chapter 3: BIOS setup iGPU Frame Buffer Control [Auto] Allows you to set the onboard GPU frame buffer control mode. Conguration options: [Auto] [Manual] Frame Buffer Size [128M] This item becomes user-congurable when you set the iGPU Frame Buffer Control item to [Manual] and allows you to set frame buffer size for onboard GPU.
ASUS M3N WS 3-27 Plug & Play O/S [No] When set to [No], the BIOS congures all the devices in the system. When set to [Y es] and if you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system congures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot.
3-28 Chapter 3: BIOS setup MCP Storage Cong Select Menu Item Specic Help Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Advanced MCP Storage Cong SATA Operation Mode [IDE] 3.4.6 Onboard Device Conguration OnChip IDE Channel 0 [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onchip IDE channel 0 controller .
ASUS M3N WS 3-29 SA T A Operation Mode [IDE] Allows you to select the onboard Serial A T A type. Conguration options: [IDE] [RAID] [AHCI] • If you want to use the Serial A T A hard disk drives as Parallel A T A physical storage devices, keep the default setting [IDE].
3-30 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.4.7 USB Conguration Select Menu Item Specic Help Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Advanced USB Conguration USB Controller [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] USB Legacy support [Enabled] USB Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the USB 1.
ASUS M3N WS 3-31 3.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Conguration and Power Interface (ACPI) and the Advanced Power Management (APM). Select an item then press <Enter> to display the conguration options.
3-32 Chapter 3: BIOS setup PWR Button < 4 secs [Instant-Off] When set to [Instant-Off], the system goes into Soft-of f mode after you press the power button for less than 4 seconds. When set to [Suspend], the system goes into Suspend mode after you press the power button for less than 4 seconds.
ASUS M3N WS 3-33 3.5.4 Hardware Monitor The items in this sub-menu displays the hardware monitor values automatically detected by the BIOS. It also allows you to change CPU Q-Fan feature-related parameters. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the conguration options.
3-34 Chapter 3: BIOS setup CPU Q-Fan Prole [Performance] Allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the CPU Q-Fan. When set to [Optimal], the CPU fan automatically adjusts depending on the CPU temperature. Set this item to [Silent] to minimize fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation, or [Performance] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed.
ASUS M3N WS 3-35 3.6 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. 3.6.1 Boot Device Priority 1st ~ 4th Boot Device [Removable] These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices.
3-36 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.6.3 Boot Settings Conguration Case Open W arning [Enabled] Enables or disables the chassis open status feature. Setting to [Enabled] to send warning messages when the chassis is opened. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Quick Boot [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the system quick boot feature.
ASUS M3N WS 3-37 3.6.4 Security Select Menu Item Specic Help Security Supervisor Password Clear User Password Clear Password Check [Setup] Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Boot Supervisor Password User Password These elds allow you to set passwords: T o set a password: 1.
3-38 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 2. Press any key to continue. The password eld setting is changed to [Clear]. A note about passwords The Supervisor password is required to enter the BIOS Setup program preventing unauthorized access. The User password is required to boot the system preventing unauthorized use.
ASUS M3N WS 3-39 3.7 Tools menu The T ools menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu.
3-40 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Load from File Allows you to load the previous BIOS le saved in the hard disk/oppy disk/USB ash disk with the F A T32/16/12 format. Follow the instructions below to load the BIOS le. 1. Insert the storage devices that contains the “xxx.
ASUS M3N WS 3-41 ASUSTek O.C. Prole Utility B328 BOARD: M3N WS VER: 0202 DATE: 05/02/2008 Current CMOS Update CMOS BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A: A: Note [Enter] Select [S] Save [ESC] Exit [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/Home/End] Move CMOS backup is done! Press any key to Exit.
3-42 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.8 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Select Menu Item Specic Help This option save data to CMOS and exiting the setup menu.
4 Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package..
ASUS M3N WS Chapter summary 4 4.1 Installing an operating system ................................................... 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information ............................................................ 4-1 4.3 Software information ............
ASUS M3N WS 4-1 If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer , browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the le ASSETUP .EXE from the BIN folder .
4-2 Chapter 4: Software support 4.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices.
ASUS M3N WS 4-3 4.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS InstAll - Installation Wizard for Utilities Installs all of the utilities through the Installation Wizard. ASUS Cool‘n’Quiet Utility This item installs the ASUS Cool‘n’Quiet utility .
4-4 Chapter 4: Software support ASUS Update Allows you to download the latest version of the BIOS from the ASUS website. Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that you have an Internet connection so you can connect to the ASUS website. ASUS AI Suite Installs the ASUS AI Suite.
ASUS M3N WS 4-5 4.2.4 Make Disk menu The Make Disk menu contains items to create the NVIDIA ® GeForce™ 8200 SA T A/RAID driver disk. Click to display the next page Click to return to the previous page NVIDIA 32/64bit XP SA T A RAID Driver (Disk 1/2) Allows you to create NVIDIA SA T A RAID driver disks for 32/64bit Windows ® XP .
4-6 Chapter 4: Software support 4.2.5 Manual menu The Manual menu contains a list of supplementary user manuals. Click an item to open the folder of the user manual. Most user manual les are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the Adobe ® Acrobat ® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual le.
ASUS M3N WS 4-7 4.2.7 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the support DVD. Click an icon to display the specied information. Motherboard Info Displays the general specications of the motherboard.
4-8 Chapter 4: Software support T echnical support Form Displays the ASUS T echnical Support Request Form that you have to ll out when requesting technical support. File list Displays the contents of the support DVD and a brief description of each in text format.
ASUS M3N WS 4-9 4.3 Software information Most of the applications in the support DVD have wizards that will conveniently guide you through the installation. View the online help or readme le that came with the software application for more information.
4-10 Chapter 4: Software support 9. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility , ash the original BIOS to load the new boot logo. 10. After ashing the BIOS, restart the computer to display the new boot logo during POST . 8. Adjust the boot image to your desired size by selecting a value on the Ratio box.
ASUS M3N WS 4-1 1 4.3.2 Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ T echnology The motherboard supports the AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ T echnology that dynamically and automatically change the CPU speed, voltage, and amount of power depending on the task the CPU performs.
4-12 Chapter 4: Software support • Make sure to install the AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ driver and application before using this feature. • The AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ technology feature works o.
ASUS M3N WS 4-13 Launching the Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ software The motherboard support CD/DVD includes the Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ software that enables you to view your system’s real-time CPU Frequency and voltage. T o launch the Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ program: 1.
4-14 Chapter 4: Software support 4.3.3 Audio congurations The Realtek ® audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to deliver the ultimate audio experience on your computer . The software provides Jack-Sensing function, S/PDIF Out support, and interrupt capability .
ASUS M3N WS 4-15 Device advanced settings Click Device advanced settings to show further settings for the playback and recording device. Information Click the Information button ( ) to display information about the audio driver version, DirectX version, audio controller , audio codec, and language setting.
4-16 Chapter 4: Software support Digital Output The Realtek ® audio CODEC allows you to connect an external audio output device via the coaxial/digital S/PDIF port. Y ou can set your listening environment, set the karaoke, or select pre-programmed equalizer settings for your listening pleasure.
ASUS M3N WS 4-17 Line In The Line In tab allows you to congure audio input settings using the analog line in port. T o set the analog line in options 1. From the Realtek HD Audio Manager , click the Line In tab. 2. Click Set Default Device to set the analog line in port as the default audio input device.
4-18 Chapter 4: Software support Control settings window Conguration options Information button Exit button Minimize button B. Realtek HD Audio Manager for Windows XP™ Information Click the information button ( ) to display information about the audio driver version, DirectX version, audio controller , audio codec, and language setting.
ASUS M3N WS 4-19 Sound Effect The Realtek ® audio CODEC allows you to set your listening environment, adjust the equalizer , set the karaoke, or select pre-programmed equalizer settings for your listening pleasure. T o set the sound effect options 1.
4-20 Chapter 4: Software support Audio I/O The Audio I/O option allows you congure your input/output settings. T o set the Audio I/O options 1. From the Realtek HD Audio Manager , click the Audio I/O tab. 2. Click the drop-down menu to select the channel conguration.
ASUS M3N WS 4-21 3D Audio Demo The 3D Audio Demo option gives you a demonstration of the 3D audio feature. T o start the 3D Audio Demo 1. From the Realtek HD Audio Manager , click the 3D Audio Demo tab. 2. Click the option buttons to change the sound, moving path, or environment settings.
4-22 Chapter 4: Software support 4.3.4 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is a utility that monitors the computer ’ s vital components, and detects and alerts you of any problem with these components. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others.
ASUS M3N WS 4-23 Button Function Opens the Conguration window Opens the Report window Opens the Desktop Management Interface window Opens the Peripheral Component Interconnect window Opens the Wind.
4-24 Chapter 4: Software support Changing the monitor panels position T o change the position of the monitor panels in the desktop, click the arrow down button of the Scheme options, then select another position from the list box. Click OK when nished.
ASUS M3N WS 4-25 Monitoring sensor alert The monitor panel turns red when a component value exceeds or is lower than the threshold value. Refer to the illustrations below . Large display Small display WMI browser Click to display the WMI (Windows Management Instrumentation) browser .
4-26 Chapter 4: Software support PCI browser Click to display the PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) browser . This browser provides information on the PCI devices installed on your system. Click the plus sign (+) before the PCI Information item to display available information.
ASUS M3N WS 4-27 Memory usage The Memory tab shows both used and available physical memory . The pie chart at the bottom of the window represents the used (blue) and the available physical memory . Conguring PC Probe II Click to view and adjust the sensor threshold values.
4-28 Chapter 4: Software support 4.3.5 ASUS AI Suite ASUS AI Suite allows you to launch AI Gear2, AI N.O.S., AI Booster , AI Nap, and Q-Fan2 utilities easily . Installing AI Suite T o install AI Suite on your computer: 1. Place the support DVD to the optical drive.
ASUS M3N WS M3N WS 4-29 Other feature buttons Click on right corner of the main window to open the monitor window . Click on right corner of the expanded window to switch the temperature from degrees Centigrade to degrees Fahrenheit.
4-30 Chapter 4: Software support 4.3.6 ASUS AI Gear 2 ASUS AI Gear 2 provides four system performance options that allows you to select the best performance setting for your computing needs. This easy-to-use utility adjusts the processor frequency and vCore voltage to minimize system noise and power consumption.
ASUS M3N WS M3N WS 4-31 4.3.7 ASUS AI Nap This feature allows you to minimize the power consumption of your computer whenever you are away . Enable this feature for minimum power consumption and a more quiet system operation.
4-32 Chapter 4: Software support 4.3.8 ASUS AI N.O.S. This ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System feature intelligently determines the system load and automatically boosts the performance for the most demanding tasks.
ASUS M3N WS M3N WS 4-33 4.3.9 ASUS Q-Fan 2 This ASUS Q-Fan 2 Control feature allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the CPU Q-Fan 2 or the Chassis Q-Fan 2 for more efcient system operation.
4-34 Chapter 4: Software support 4.3.10 ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows ® environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS.
ASUS M3N WS 4-35 4.4 RAID congurations The motherboard comes with the NVIDIA GeForce 8200 chipset that allows you to congure Serial A T A hard disk drives as RAID sets. The motherboard supports the following RAID congurations: RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5 and JBOD.
4-36 Chapter 4: Software support Setting the BIOS RAID items After installing the hard disk drives, make sure to set the necessary RAID items in the BIOS before setting your RAID conguration. T o set the BIOS RAID items: 1. Boot the system and press <Del> during the Power-On Self-T est (POST) to enter the BIOS Setup Utility .
ASUS M3N WS 4-37 Entering the NVIDIA ® MediaShield BIOS RAID utility T o enter the NVIDIA ® MediaShield BIOS RAID utility 1. Boot up your computer . 2.
4-38 Chapter 4: Software support Creating a RAID V olume T o create a RAID volume: 1. From the Dene a New Array screen, use the <T AB> key to highlight the RAID Mode eld, and then press <Enter>. The following sub-menu appears. Use the up or down arrow keys to select a RAID mode, and then press <Enter>.
ASUS M3N WS 4-39 Rebuilding a RAID array T o rebuild a RAID array 1. From the Array List screen, use the up or down arrow keys to select a RAID array , and then press <Enter>. The RAID Array details appear . A new set of navigation keys is displayed on the bottom of the screen.
4-40 Chapter 4: Software support 2. Press <R> to rebuild a RAID array . The following screen appears. 3. Use the up or down arrow keys to select a RAID array to rebuild, then press <F7>. The following conrmation message appears. Rebuild array? [ENTER] OK [ESC] Cancel 4.
ASUS M3N WS 4-41 Deleting a RAID array T o delete a RAID array 1. From the Array List screen, use the up or down arrow keys to select a RAID array , and then press <Enter>. The RAID Array details appear . A new set of navigation keys is displayed on the bottom of the screen.
4-42 Chapter 4: Software support Clearing a disk MBR T o clear disk MBR 1. From the Array List screen, use the up or down arrow keys to select a RAID array , and then press <Enter>. The RAID Array details appear . A new set of navigation keys is displayed on the bottom of the screen.
ASUS M3N WS 4-43 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk A oppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows ® XP/Vista operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in a RAID set. 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS T o create a RAID/SA T A driver disk without entering the OS: 1.
4-44 Chapter 4: Software support T o install the RAID driver in Windows ® Vista™: 1. Insert the motherboard support DVD into the optical drive. Find RAID driver in the support DVD through the path below: DriversChipsetDiskRAID Find AHCI driver in the support DVD through the path below: DriversChipsetDiskAHCI 2.
5 NVIDIA ® Hybrid SLI™ technology support This chapter describes the NVIDIA Hybrid SLI™ feature and shows the graphics card installation procedures.
ASUS M3N WS Chapter summary 5 5.1 NVIDIA Hybrid SLI T echnology ................................................... 5-1.
ASUS M3N WS 5-1 5.1 NVIDIA ® Hybrid SLI ® Technology The motherboard supports the NVIDIA ® Hybrid SLI ® technology that includes two includes two primary features: GeForce ® Boost and HybridPower™.
5-2 Chapter 5: NVIDIA ® Hybrid SLI™ technology support 5.1.2 Enabling GeForce ® Boost and HybridPower™ Before enabling GeForce Boost and HybridPower , make sure that you have installed a dGPU recommended for GeForce Boost on your motherboard. GeForce Boost 1.
ASUS M3N WS 5-3 T o enable HybridPower 1. Follow Step 1 to 5 on the previous page to complete the hardware and driver installation. 2. If the driver is correctly installed, you will nd the Hybrid SLI icon on the taskbar . The Hybrid SLI icon indicates that the system is in Performance mode and that rendering is being done by the dGPU.
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