Asus M3N-HT-DELUXE-MP AM2+.nF780a-SLI 5200MT, DDR2, 3xPCIE2.0, RAID, GbLAN, 1394a, ATX

M3N-HT Deluxe/Mempipe
3-Way SLI provides Scalable Performance
– AMD AM2+/AM2 Platform
– Support latest AMD Phenom ™ Quad-Core Processor
– Dual-Channel DDR2 -1066/800/667/533
– 3 x PCIe 2.0 Gfx with NVIDIA 3-Way SLI™ Support
– NVIDIA Hybrid SLI™ and DX10 Support
– 10°C Cooler! Revolutionary Memory Heat Pipe
– Instant Internet Access with Express Gate™
– 8+2 Phase Power Design
CPU, Chipset and Graphics Features
AMD® Socket AM2+ Phenom™ FX / Phenom™ / Athlon™ / Sempron™ Support
This motherboard supports AMD 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.
Supports AMD Socket AM2 Athlon 64 X2 / Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64/ Sempron
This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM2 single-core Athlon™ 64 / Sempron™ and dual-core Athlon™ 64 X2 / Athlon™ 64 FX processors with 2MB / 1MB / 512KB L2 cache based on 64-bit architecture. It features 2000 / 1600 MT/s HyperTransport™-based system bus, dual-channel un-buffered DDR2 800 memory support, and AMD® Cool ‘n’ Quiet™ Technology.
NVIDIA nForce® 780a SLI™
NVIDIA nForce® 780a SLI™ media and communications processors (MCPs) are the foundation for the world’s ultimate gaming PC. Maximize your rig’s performance with 3-way SLI technology, achieve ultimate control with the real-time monitoring and tuning features of the first ESA certified platform, and experience spectacular DirectX® 10 gaming with the best platform for GeForce Graphic Processing Units (GPUs).
HyperTransport 3.0 Support
Latest System Bus Technology
Provides 2.6 times more bandwidth than HT1.0 that radically improves system efficiency for a smoother, faster computing environment.
Native DDR2 1066 Support
This motherboard provides faster data transfer rate and more bandwidth to increase memory data transfer rate and computing efficiency, enhancing system performance in 3D graphics and other memory demanding applications.
*DDR2 1066 is supported by some of the AM2+ CPUs only. Refer to www.asus.com for the supported CPU models.
3-Way SLI
3-Way SLI Provides Scalable Performance
NVIDIA 3-Way SLI™ (Scalable Link Interface) makes use of the PCI Express 2.0 bus architecture´s increased bandwidth and features intelligent hardware and software that allows three GPUs to efficiently work together to deliver earth-shattering, scalable performance. For some applications, this translates into nearly triple the performance!
Hybrid SLI™
Hybrid SLI™ technology is a unique hybrid multi-GPU technology. It includes two primary features: GeForece® Boost and HybridPower™. GeForece® Boost turbo-charges performance of discrete graphics cards when combined with the motherboard GPU. HybridPower™ unleashes graphics performance for demanding 3D applications and enables low-power operation for everyday computing needs.
* GeForce® Boost and HybridPower™ are on select GeForce® GPUs. Visit www.nvidia.com/hybridsli for more information.
PCIe 2.0 support
Double Speed; Double Bandwidth
This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for double speed and bandwidth which enhances system performance.
HDMI Support
Enjoy Full HD 1080p Multimedia Home-Theater Entertainment
High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is a set of digital video standards that delivers multi-channel audio and uncompressed digital video for full HD 1080p visuals through a single cable. Supporting HDCP copy protection such as HD DVD and Blu-ray Discs, HDMI provides you with the highest-quality home theater experience.
HDMI/DVI/RGB Support
Flexible graphics alternatives
With bundled HDMI to DVI conversion adapter, this motherboard can support both DVI and HDMI output. DVI (Digital Visual Interface) provides high quality visuals for digital display devices like LCD monitors. The interface of this motherboard supports digital HDMI/DVI and analog D-Sub standards.
Express Gate™
Instant Internet Access without Entering Windows!
With only 5 seconds boot-up time, the ASUS Express Gate™ allows you to instantly surf the Internet without entering Windows or the Hard Disk. You can now enjoy Skype, IM, YouTube, webmail and internet file downloads and sharing whenever and wherever you want!
* File downloading and uploading on USB drives only.
ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution
Cool Mempipe
10°C Cooler! Revolutionary Memory Heat Pipe
The ASUS Cool Mempipe provides support for unparalleled memory performance via innovative thermal solutions. By lowering the memory and system temperatures, it provides a stable computing environment.
8+2 Phase Power Design
Longer Life & Higher Efficiency!
ASUS 8+2 Phase Power Design, with independent power to vital components, ultimately enhances memory performance and ensures quick response and stability of CPU under heavy loading or overclocking modes.
Stack Cool 2
Up to 20°C(68°F) Cooler
ASUS Stack Cool 2 is a fan-less and zero-noise cooling solution that lowers the temperature of critical heat generating components. The motherboard uses a special design on the printed circuit board (PCB) to dissipate heat these critical components generate.
AI Gear 2
Power Savings for Environment-Friendly Computing
AI Gear 2 allows you to choose from profiles to adjust CPU frequency and vCore voltage, minimizing system noise and saving CPU power consumption at most. You can real-time change the mode under operating system to suit your needs.
AI Nap
Minimize noise and power consumption when temporarily away!
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.
NVIDIA PureVideo HD Technology
PureVideo HD technology is the combination of drivers and a dedicated video-processing core on NVIDIA GeForce GPUs that deliver superb video quality with minimal CPU usage and low power consumption.
ASUS Crystal Sound
AI Audio 2
Unique Home Theater Technology on Board!
It allows users to experience crisp, clear sounds by restoring and compensating for clarity and quality of compressed audio in all movies, music and games. It also provides users with stereo to multi-channel sound field expansion for realistic front and rear environments and virtualized surround sound for added vocal clarity when used in stereo speakers or headphones.
Noise Filter
Eliminate background noise while recording
This feature detects repetitive and stationary noises (non-voice signals) like computer fans, air conditioners, and other background noises then eliminates it in the incoming audio stream while recording.
ASUS EZ DIY
AI Booster 2
Easy and Accurate Overclocking
Overclocking has never been so fun with a user-friendly utility under Windows that provides accurate settings for the CPU, chipset and memory. Now it´s even easier to achieve astounding overclocking results without any hassles!
ASUS Q-Shield
Easy and Comfortable Installations
The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without the usual “fingers”—making it convenient and easy to install. With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your motherboard against static electricity and shields it against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI).
ASUS Q-Connector
Make connection quick and accurate!
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
ASUS O.C. Profile
Conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings
The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Profile that allows users to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. The BIOS settings can be stored in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to share and distribute their favorite settings.
ASUS EZ Flash2
With ASUS EZ Flash, you can update BIOS before entering operating system. No more DOS-based flash utility and bootable diskette required.
ASUS Overclocking Tools
Precision Tweaker 2
Super-fine Adjustments for a Brand New O.C Record!
Allows the user to adjust the NB Voltage, DRAM Voltage, and the HT Bus Voltage in 0.02v steps to finetune voltages to achieve the most precise setting for the ultimate customized overclocking configuration.
Other ASUS Features
100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors
This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors onboard for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity.
MyLogo2
Personalize your system with customizable boot logo You can convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for a more colorful and vivid image on your screen.
Interface Features
SATA on the Go
This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for high-speed data retrieval and saves. The external SATA port located at the back I/O provides smart setup and hot-plug functions. Easily backup photos, videos and other entertainment contents on external devices.
IEEE 1394a interface
IEEE 1394a interface provides high speed digital interface for audio/video appliances such as digital television, digital video camcorders, storage peripherals & other PC portable devices.
High Definition Audio
The onboard 6-channel High Definition audio CODEC enables high-quality Realtek audio CODEC, which automatically detects and identifies what types of peripherals are plugged into the audio I/O jacks and notifies users of inappropriate connection, meaning there will be no more confusion of Line-in, Line-out and Mic jacks.
S/PDIF-out on Back I/O Port
This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to external home theater audio systems via coaxial and optical S/PDIF-out (SONY-PHILIPS Digital Interface) jacks. It allows to transfer digital audio without converting to analog format and keeps the best
RoHS
GreenASUS
The 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 and packaging to safeguard consumers´ health while minimizing the impact on the environment.
Specification
CPU
AMD Socket AM2+ Processors
AMD® Socket AM2/AM2+ for AMD Phenom™ FX / Phenom / Athlon™ / Sempron™
AMD Cool'n'Quiet™ Technology
AMD Live!™ Ready
Chipset
NVIDIA nForce® 780a SLI
NVIDIA ESA (Enthusiast System Architecture) Support
test
2000/1600 for AM2 CPU
Up to 5200 MT/s; HyperTransport™ 3.0 interface for AM2+ CPU
Memory
4 x DIMM, Max. 8 GB, DDR2 1066/800/667/533 ECC,Non-ECC,Un-buffered Memory
Dual Channel memory architecture
* DDR2 1066 is supported by AM2+ CPU only
Expansion Slots
3 x PCIe x16 support NVIDIA 3-Way SLI Tech @ dual x16 or x16, x8, x8
1 x PCIe x1
2 x PCI 2.2
VGA
Integrated NVIDIA GeForce® 8 Series GPU
AMD® Socket AM2+ for Hybrid SLI™ Support (support Windows® Vista only.)
Supports HDMI™ Technology with max. resolution up to 1920 x 1200
Supports DVI with max. resolution up to 1920 × 1440 @ 60 MHz
Supports D-Sub with max. resolution up to 1920 × 1440 @ 75 Hz
HDMI/DVI/RGB Support
Supports Microsoft® DirectX 10, OpenGL 2.0, Pixel Shader 4.0
Support PCIe 2.0 / 1.0 Architecture
Maximum shared memory of 512MB
SLI Support NVIDIA Hybrid SLI-Ready graphics cards
Storage
Chipset
1 xUltraDMA 133/100/66
6 xSATA 3 Gb/s ports (Use SATA1-4 for IDE mode.)
NVIDIA® MediaShield™ RAID Support RAID 0,1,0+1,5,JBOD
Marvell® 6111 SATA controller
1 x External SATA 3.0 Gb/s port (SATA On the Go)
LAN
NVIDIA Gigabit MAC
Atheros F1 Gigabit PHY featuring AI NET 2
Audio
ADI® AD1988B 8 -Channel High Definition Audio CODEC
Coaxial / Optical S/PDIF out ports at back I/O
IEEE 1394 LSI® FW322 controller supports 2 x 1394a ports
USB 10 USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at back panel)
ASUS AI Lifestyle Features
ASUS Express Gate
- Web browser, file downloading and uploading*
- Further free features upgradable
- Onboard flash with Express Gate installed
* File downloading and uploading through USB devices only
ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution
- ASUS Fanless Design: Cool Mempipe solution
- ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-pipe solution
- ASUS Fanless Design: Stack Cool 2
- ASUS 8+2 Phase Power Design
- ASUS AI Gear 2
- ASUS AI Nap
- ASUS Q-Fan 2
- ASUS Optional Fan for Water-cooling or Passive-Cooling only
ASUS Crystal Sound
- ASUS AI Audio 2
- ASUS Noise Filter
ASUS EZ DIY
- ASUS Q-Shield
- ASUS Q-Connector
- ASUS O.C. Profile
- ASUS EZ Flash 2
Overclocking Features
Intelligent overclocking tools
- AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner)
- ASUS AI Booster 2 Utility
Precision Tweaker 2
- vDIMM: 35 -step DRAM voltage control
- vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.0125V increment
- vChipset 16-step Chipset voltage control
- vHT Bus: 16-step Chipset voltage control
SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection)
- FSB tuning from 200MHz up to 600MHz at 1MHz increment
- Memory tuning from 533MHz up to 1066MHz
- PCI Express frequency tuning from 100MHz up to 200MHz at 1MHz increment
Overclocking Protection
- ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall)
Special Features
Multi-language BIOS
ASUS MyLogo 2
Uses 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors!
Back Panel I/O Ports
1 x D-Sub
1 x PS/2 Keyboard
1 x HDMI
1 x External SATA
1 x S/PDIF Out
1 x LAN(RJ45) port
4 x USB 2.0/1.1
8 -Channel Audio I/O
Internal I/O Connectors
3 x USB connectors (6 ports)
1 x Floppy disk drive connector
1 x IDE connector
6 x SATA connectors
2 x IEEE 1394a connector
1 x CPU Fan connector
2 x Chassis Fan connector
1 x Power Fan connector
1 x S/PDIF Out connector
1 x8-pin ATX 12V Power connector
24-pin ATX Power connector
Front panel audio connector
COM connector
Chassis Intrusion connector
CD/AUX audio in
System Panel
BIOS
8 Mb Flash ROM
DMI 2.0
PnP
WfM 2.0
SM BIOS 2.5
Award BIOS
ACPI 2.0
ASUS EZ Flash 2
O/S Compatibility
Windows Vista
Windows XP
Accessories
ASUS Cool Mempipe
UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable
FDD cable
SATA cables
SATA power cables
Q-Shield
User's manual
1 x Multi-function module (IEEE 1394 + USB2.0)
1 x HDMI to DVI Convertor
1 x SLI bridge
1 x 3-way SLI bridge
3 in 1 Q-connector
Optional Fan for Water-Cooling or Passive-Cooling only
Support CD
Drivers
ASUS PC Probe II
Express Gate
ASUS AI Suite
Anti-virus software (OEM version)
ASUS Update
Form Factor
ATX Form Factor
12 inch x9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x24.4 cm )