Asus M3N WS - Motherboard - ATX User manual

Motherboard
M3N WS

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E3772
First Edition
June 2008
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Contents
Contents ...................................................................................................... iii
Notices........................................................................................................ vii
Safety information .................................................................................... viii
About this guide ......................................................................................... ix
M3N WS specications summary ............................................................. xi
Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.1 Welcome! ...................................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Package contents......................................................................... 1-1
1.3 Special features............................................................................ 1-2
1.3.1 Product highlights ........................................................... 1-2
1.3.2 ASUS unique features .................................................... 1-4
1.3.3 ASUS intelligent performance and
overclocking features ...................................................... 1-6
Chapter 2: Hardware information
2.1 Before you proceed ..................................................................... 2-1
2.2 Motherboard overview................................................................. 2-2
2.2.1 Motherboard layout ......................................................... 2-2
2.2.2 Layout contents............................................................... 2-3
2.2.3 Placement direction ........................................................ 2-4
2.2.4 Screw holes .................................................................... 2-4
2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................................................... 2-5
2.3.1 Installing the CPU ........................................................... 2-5
2.3.2 Installing the heatsink and fan ........................................ 2-7
2.4 System memory ......................................................................... 2-10
2.4.1 Overview ....................................................................... 2-10
2.4.2 Memory congurations...................................................2-11
2.4.3 Installing a DDR2 DIMM ............................................... 2-16
2.4.4 Removing a DDR2 DIMM ............................................. 2-16
2.5 Expansion slots.......................................................................... 2-17
2.5.1 Installing an expansion card ......................................... 2-17
2.5.2 Conguring an expansion card ..................................... 2-17
2.5.3 Interrupt assignments ................................................... 2-18
2.5.4 PCI slots........................................................................ 2-19
2.5.5 PCI-X slot...................................................................... 2-19

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2.5.6 PCI Express x1 slots..................................................... 2-19
2.5.7 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot............................................... 2-19
2.6 Jumpers ...................................................................................... 2-21
2.7 Connectors ................................................................................. 2-23
2.7.1 Rear panel connectors.................................................. 2-23
2.7.2 Internal connectors ....................................................... 2-26
2.8 G.P. Diagnosis card installation................................................ 2-38
2.8.1 G.P. Diagnosis card layout............................................ 2-38
2.8.2 Installing G.P. Diagnosis card ....................................... 2-38
2.8.3 G.P. Diagnosis card check codes.................................. 2-39
2.9 Starting up for the rst time...................................................... 2-41
2.10 Turning off the computer........................................................... 2-42
2.10.1 Using the OS shut down function.................................. 2-42
2.10.2 Using the dual function power switch............................ 2-42
Chapter 3: BIOS setup
3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ............................................ 3-1
3.1.1 ASUS Update utility ........................................................ 3-1
3.1.2 Creating a bootable oppy disk....................................... 3-4
3.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility................................................... 3-5
3.1.4 Updating the BIOS .......................................................... 3-6
3.1.5 Saving the current BIOS le............................................ 3-8
3.1.6 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ...................................... 3-9
3.2 BIOS setup program .................................................................. 3-11
3.2.1 BIOS menu screen........................................................ 3-12
3.2.2 Menu bar....................................................................... 3-12
3.2.3 Legend bar.................................................................... 3-13
3.2.4 Menu items ................................................................... 3-13
3.2.5 Sub-menu items............................................................ 3-13
3.2.6 Conguration elds ....................................................... 3-13
3.2.7 Pop-up window ............................................................. 3-14
3.2.8 General help ................................................................. 3-14
3.3 Main menu .................................................................................. 3-15
3.3.1 System Time ................................................................. 3-15
3.3.2 System Date ................................................................. 3-15
3.3.3 Language ...................................................................... 3-15

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3.3.4 Legacy Diskette A ......................................................... 3-15
3.3.5 Primary IDE Master/Slave............................................. 3-16
3.3.6 SATA1/2/3/4 ....................................................................................3-18
3.3.7 HDD SMART Monitoring ............................................... 3-19
3.3.8 Installed Memory........................................................... 3-19
3.3.9 Usable Memory............................................................. 3-19
3.4 Advanced menu ......................................................................... 3-20
3.4.1 JumperFree Conguration ............................................ 3-20
3.4.2 Ai Net 2 ......................................................................... 3-22
3.4.3 CPU Conguration ........................................................ 3-22
3.4.4 Chipset.......................................................................... 3-25
3.4.5 PCIPnP ......................................................................... 3-27
3.4.6 Onboard Device Conguration...................................... 3-28
3.4.7 USB Conguration ........................................................ 3-30
3.5 Power menu................................................................................ 3-31
3.5.1 ACPI Suspend Type...................................................... 3-31
3.5.2 ACPI APIC Support....................................................... 3-31
3.5.3 APM Conguration........................................................ 3-31
3.5.4 Hardware Monitor ......................................................... 3-33
3.6 Boot menu .................................................................................. 3-35
3.6.1 Boot Device Priority ...................................................... 3-35
3.6.2 Removable Drives......................................................... 3-35
3.6.3 Boot Settings Conguration ......................................... 3-36
3.6.4 Security ......................................................................... 3-37
3.7 Tools menu ................................................................................. 3-39
3.7.1 ASUS O.C. Prole......................................................... 3-39
3.7.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2.......................................................... 3-41
3.8 Exit menu.................................................................................... 3-42
Chapter 4: Software support
4.1 Installing an operating system ................................................... 4-1
4.2 Support DVD information ............................................................ 4-1
4.2.1 Running the support DVD ............................................... 4-1
4.2.2 Drivers menu................................................................... 4-2
4.2.3 Utilities menu .................................................................. 4-3
4.2.4 Make Disk menu ............................................................. 4-5

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4.2.5 Manual menu .................................................................. 4-6
4.2.6 ASUS Contact information .............................................. 4-6
4.2.7 Other information ............................................................ 4-7
4.3 Software information ................................................................... 4-9
4.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2™........................................................... 4-9
4.3.2 Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ Technology..........................................4-11
4.3.3 Audio congurations ..................................................... 4-14
4.3.4 ASUS PC Probe II......................................................... 4-22
4.3.5 ASUS AI Suite............................................................... 4-28
4.3.6 ASUS AI Gear 2 ............................................................ 4-30
4.3.7 ASUS AI Nap ................................................................ 4-31
4.3.8 ASUS AI N.O.S. ............................................................ 4-32
4.3.9 ASUS Q-Fan 2 .............................................................. 4-33
4.3.10 ASUS AI Booster........................................................... 4-34
4.4 RAID congurations .................................................................. 4-35
4.4.1 RAID denitions ............................................................ 4-35
4.4.2 NVIDIA® RAID congurations........................................ 4-36
4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk....................................................... 4-43
4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS.... 4-43
4.5.2 Creating a RAID/SATA driver disk in Windows®............ 4-43
Chapter 5: NVIDIA®Hybrid SLI™ technology support
5.1 NVIDIA®Hybrid SLI®Technology ............................................... 5-1
5.1.1 System requirements ..................................................... 5-1
5.1.2 Enabling GeForce®Boost and HybridPower™ ............... 5-2

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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.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer’s
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Canadian Department of Communications Statement
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions
from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the
Canadian Department of Communications.
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is
required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modications
to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

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Safety information
Electrical safety
• To 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. If
possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add
a device.
• Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure
that all power cables are unplugged.
• Seek professional assistance before using an adpater or extension cord.
These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit.
• Make sure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If
you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact
your local power company.
• If the power supply is broken, do not try to x it by yourself. Contact a qualied
service technician or your retailer.
Operation safety
• Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all
the manuals that came with the package.
• Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the
power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer
immediately.
• To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from
connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.
• Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in
any area where it may become wet.
• Place the product on a stable surface.
• If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualied
service technician or your retailer.
This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical,
electronic equipment, and mercury-containing button cell battery) should not
be placed in municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic
products.

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About this guide
This user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring
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.
• 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 switches,
jumpers, and connectors on the motherboard.
• Chapter 3: BIOS setup
This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup
menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
• Chapter 4: Software support
This chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that comes with the
motherboard package and the software.
• Chapter 5: nVIDIA Hybrid SLI™ support
This chapter describes the nVIDIA Hybrid SLI™ feature and shows the
graphics card installation procedures.
Where to nd more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and
software updates.
1. ASUS websites
The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and
software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.
2. Optional documentation
Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty
yers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not
part of the standard package.

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Conventions used in this guide
To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following
symbols used throughout this manual.
Typography
Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select.
Italics Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.
<Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign
means that you must press the enclosed key.
Example: <Enter> means that you must press the
Enter or Return key.
<Key1+Key2+Key3> If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the
key names are linked with a plus sign (+).
Example: <Ctrl+Alt+D>
Command Means that you must type the command exactly
as shown, then supply the required item or value
enclosed in brackets.
Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line:
awdas M3N WS.bin
DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself
when trying to complete a task.
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components
when trying to complete a task.
NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a
task.
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a
task.

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M3N WS specications summary
(continued on the next page)
CPU AMD®Socket AM2/AM2+ for AMD Phenom™ FX /
Phenom / Athlon™ / Sempron™ processors
AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet™ Technology
AMD Live!™ Ready
Support CPU up to 140W
Chipset NVIDIA®GeForce®8200
PCI-X bridge: NEC uPD720404
System Bus Up to 5200 MT/s; HyperTransport™ 3.0 interface
for AM2+ CPU
2000 / 1600 MT/s for AM2 CPU
Memory Dual-channel memory architecture
- 4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support unbufferred ECC/ECC/ECC/
non-ECC DDR2 1066*/800/667/533 MHz memory
modules
- Supports up to 8 GB system memory
* Due to AMD CPU limitation, DDR2 1066 is supported
by AM2+ CPU for one DIMM per channel only. Refer to
www.asus.com or this user manual for the memory
QVL (Qualied Vendors Lists).
** When installing total memory of 4GB capacity or more,
Windows® 32-bit operation system may only recognize
less than 3GB. Hence, a total installed memory of less
than 3GB is recommended.
VGA Integrated NVIDIA®8 Series GPU
- Maximum shared memory of 512MB
- Supports HDMI™ Technology with HDCP
compliant with max. resolution up to 1920 x 1200
- Supports DVI Technology with max. resolution up to
1920 x 1440 @ 60 Hz
- Supports D-Sub with max. resolution up to 1920 x
1440 @ 75 Hz
- Multi VGA output support: HDMI/DVI & D-Sub
- Hybrid SLI Support (For Windows Vista only)
Expansion Slots 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 slot at full x16 speed
2 x PCIe x1 slots
1 x PCI-X slot
2 x PCI 2.2 slots
Storage 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100 interface
6 x SATA 3Gb/s ports (Use SATA1-4 for IDE mode)
NVIDIA®MediaShield™ RAID supports RAID 0, 1, 0+1,
5, and JBOD
LAN 2 x Realtek®8111C Gigabit LAN controllers support
teaming function

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High Denition Audio Realtek® ALC888 8-channel High Denition audio
CODEC
- Supports Jack-Detection and Multi-StreamingSupports Jack-Detection and Multi-StreamingMulti-Streaming
- Coaxial S/PDIF Out port at back I/OS/PDIF Out port at back I/O
IEEE 1394a Agere®FW3227 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 the rear panel)
ASUS AI Lifestyle
Unique Features
ASUS Workstation Features:
- G.P. Diagnosis card
- ASUS SASsaby cards support
ASUS Power Saving Solution:
- ASUS AI Nap
- ASUS AI Gear 2
ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution:
- ASUS Heat-pipe thermal solution
- ASUS Q-Fan 2
- ASUS Stack Cool 2
ASUS EZ DIY:
- ASUS Q-Shield
- ASUS Q-Connector
- ASUS EZ Flash 2
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
Other Features ASUS MyLogo 2™
Multi-language BIOS
ASUS AI NET 2
Rear panel I/O ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple)
1 x Coaxial S/PDIF Out port
1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port
1 x HDMI Out port
1 x D-sub Out port
2 x LAN ports (RJ-45)
6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
8-channel audio I/O
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M3N WS specications summary

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M3N WS specications 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 SATA connectors
1 x CPU Fan connector
2 x Chassis Fan connectors
1 x Power Fan connector
2 x IEEE1394a connectors
1 x Front panel audio connector
1 x Chassis Intrusion connector
1 x CD audio in
1 x 24-pin ATX Power connector
1 x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector
1 x System Panel (Q-Connector)
BIOS features 8 Mb Flash ROM, Award BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM2.0,
SM BIOS 2.3
Support DVD contents Drivers
BIOS ash utility under DOS
ASUS Update
Anti-virus Utility (OEM version)
Form factor ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.5 cm)
*Specications are subject to change without notice.

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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............................................................................ 1-2

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 ASUS quality motherboards!
Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the
items in your package with the list below.
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
1.2 Package contents
Check your motherboard package for the following items.
Motherboard ASUS M3N WS
I/O module 1 x 2-port USB + 1-port IEEE 1394a module
Cables 2 x 2-port Serial ATA power cable2 x 2-port Serial ATA power cable2 x 2-port Serial ATA power cable
6 x Serial ATA signal cables
1 x Ultra DMA 133/100 cable
1 x Floppy disk drive cable
1 x HDMI to DVI cable
Accessories 1 x I/O Shield1 x I/O ShieldI/O Shield
1 x ASUS Q-Connector Kit (USB, 1394, system
panel; Retail version only)
1 x G.P. Diagnosis Card (Retail version only)
Application DVD ASUS motherboard support DVD
Documentation User guide

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). This is in line with the ASUS vision
of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to safeguard
consumers’ health while minimizing the impact on the environment.
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 less power
consumption. It features dual-channel DDR2 1066 memory support and
accelerates data transfer rate up to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport™ 3.0 based
system bus. See page 2-5 for details.
HyperTransport™ 3.0 support
HyperTransport™ 3.0 technology provides 2.6 times more bandwidth than
HyperTransport™ 1.0, radically improving system efciency to create a smoother,
faster computing environment.
AMD®Socket AM2 Athlon™ Series / Sempron™
CPU support
This motherboard supports AMD®Socket AM2 Athlon™ Series / Sempron™
processors. It features 2000/1600 MT/s HyperTransport™-based system bus,
dual-channel un-buffered DDR2 800 memory support, and AMD® Cool ‘n’ Quiet™
Technology. See page 2-5 for details.
NVIDIA®GeForce 8200
NVIDIA®GeForce 8200 offers the latest support of Hybrid SLI Technology,
DirectX®10 graphics features, HD video playback with HDMI/DVI output. It also
supports HyperTransport™ 3.0 interface, PCI Express™ 2.0 bus architecture,
Serial ATA 3 Gb/s devices and is optimized with AMD’s latest AM2+ and multi-core
CPUs to provide excellent system performance.
Native DDR2 1066 support
This motherboard is the rst AMD®platform with native DDR2 1066 support.
It provides faster data transfer rate and more bandwidth to increase memory
computing efciency, enhancing system performance in 3D graphics and other
memory demanding applications. See page 2-10 for details.
DDR2 1066 is supported by AM2+ CPUs only.

ASUS M3N WS 1-3
NVIDIA®Hybrid SLI Technology
Hybrid SLI™ Technology 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. HybridPower™ unleashes graphics performance
for demanding 3D applications and enables low-power operation for everyday
computing needs. You can switch from the discrete GeForce GPU(s) to the
motherboard GPU for a quiet, low power PC experience. See page 2-20 and
Chapter 5 for details.
Geforce Boost and HybridPower™ are independent on select GeForce GPUs.
Visit www.nvidia.com/hybridsli for more information.
HDMI/DVI/D-Sub Interface
HDMI (High-Denition Multimedia Interface) is a set of digital video standards that
delivers multi-channel audio and uncompressed digital video through a single
cable for full HD 1080p visuals. Supporting HDCP copy protection such as HD
DVD and Blu-ray Discs, HDMI provides you with the highest-quality home theater
experience.
DVI (Digital Visual Interface) provides high quality visuals for digital display devices
like LCD monitors. See page 2-24 for details.
This motherboard is bundled with an HDMI-to-DVI conversion adaptor.
PCIe 2.0 support
This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for double speed and
bandwidth which enhances system performance. See page 2-19 for details.
Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology
This motherboard supports the next-generation hard disk drives based on the
Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specications, delivering enhanced scalability
and doubling the bus bandwidth for high-speed data retrieval and save. It allows
RAID 0, 1, 0+1 and 5 congurations for two SATA connectors. See page 2-28 for
details.

1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
High Denition Audio
Enjoy high-end sound quality on your PC! The onboard 8-channel HD audio (High
Denition Audio, previously codenamed Azalia) CODEC enables high-quality
192KHz/24-bit audio output that simultaneously sends different audio streams to
different destinations. You can now talk to your partners on the headphones while
playing multi-channel network games. See page 2-23 and 2-24 for details.
1.3.2 ASUS unique features
ASUS Power Saving Solution
ASUS Power Saving solution intelligently and automatically provides balanced
computing power and energy consumption.
AI Gear 2
AI Gear 2 allows you to choose from proles to adjust CPU frequency and
vCore voltage, minimizing system noise and saving CPU power consumption
at most. You can real-time chnage the mode under operating system to suit
your needs. See page 4-30 for details.
AI Nap
With AI Nap, the system can continue running at minimum power and noise
when you are temporarily away. To wake the system and return to the OS
environment, simply click the mouse or press a key. See page 4-31 for
details.
ASUS Workstation Features
ASUS Workstation features provide complete support to system maintenance and
storage technology.
G.P. Diagnosis card
Bundled with M3N WS motherboard (retail version), the G.P. Diagnosis card
assists users in system checking by effortlessly and quickly providing precise
system checks right after they switch on their PCs. See page 2-38 for details.
ASUS SASsaby cards support
This motherboard is fully compatible with ASUS SASsaby cards (optional).
Faster, safer and more stable, SAS will provide users with a better choice for
storage expansion and upgrade needs. See page 2-20 for details.