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2.7.3 Internal connectors 2-28 2.7.4 Installing the optional fan 2-38 2.8 Starting up for the first time 2-39 2.9 Turning off the computer 2-39
Chapter 3:
BIOS setup
3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1
3.2 Updating BIOS 3-1
3.2.1 ASUS Update utility 3-2
3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-4
3.2.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-5
3.3 BIOS setup program 3-6
3.3.1 BIOS menu screen 3-6
3.3.2 Menu...
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... disk 4-21 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 4-21 4.5.2 Creating a RAID/SATA driver disk in Windows 4-21
Chapter 5:
NVIDIA® SLI™ technology support
5.1 NVIDIA® SLI™ technology 5-1
5.1.1 Requirements 5-1
5.1.2 Installing two SLI-ready graphics cards 5-2
5.1.3 Installing three SLI-ready graphics cards 5-3
5.1.4 Installing the device drivers...
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... 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® SLI™ support This chapter describes the NVIDIA® SLI™ feature and shows the graphics card installation procedures...
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M4N82 Deluxe specifications summary
Internal I/O connectors
BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor
3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB ports 1 x IDE connector 1 x COM connector 5 x SATA connectors 1 x CPU Fan connector 2 x Chassis Fan connectors 1 x Power Fan connector 1 x IEEE1394a connector Front panel audio connector 1 x S/PDIF Out header CD audio in 24-pin ATX ...
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... card
After installing the expansion card, configure it by adjusting the software settings.
1. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 3 for information on BIOS setup.
2. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the tables on the next page. 3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card.
When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support...
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...driver or RAID driver in the bundled support DVD before connecting devices to the SATA 5 connector. Otherwise, the devices will not work.
• Due to chipset limitation, when you set any of the SATA ports to RAID mode, all SATA ports run at RAID mode simultaneously.
• You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later version before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. The Serial ATA...
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... the instructions of this chapter to update your BIOS if necessary.
Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard.
The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. ASUS Update utility: Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment. 2. ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility: Updates the BIOS using a USB flash drive. 3. ASUS...
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... with the motherboard package.
ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP).
Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support DVD in the optical drive. 2. From the Main menu, click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 3. The ASUS Update utility is copied to your system.
Quit all Windows®...
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... from a file from the dropdown menu, then click Next.
3. Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open.
4. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the update process.
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M4N82DLX
Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. See section 3.10 Exit Menu...
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...items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices.
Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction.
Main
Ai Tweaker
BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot
CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration
Tools Exit Configure CPU.
←→ Select Screen...
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... disable the ASUS Express Gate feature. The ASUS Express Gate feature is a unique instant-on environment that provides quick access to the Internet browser and Skype. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
Enter OS Timer [10 Seconds] Sets countdown duration that the system waits at the Express Gate's first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. Choose...
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... drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features.
The contents of the support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updates.
4.2.1 Running the support DVD
Place the support DVD into the optical drive. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer...
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... for all audio ports, eliminating cable connection errors and
giving users plug and play convenience.
Follow the installation wizard to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the support CD/DVD that came with the motherboard package.
If the Realtek audio software is correctly installed, you will find the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon on the taskbar. Doubleclick on the icon to display the...
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... window Opens the Peripheral Component Interconnect window Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application
Closes the application
Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration.
ASUS M4N82 Deluxe...
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... onboard SATA ports.
• ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from ODD and USB drives and downloading to USB drives only.
• ASUS Express Gate supports installation on SATA HDDs, USB HDDs and Flash drives. When installed on USB HDDs and Flash drives, connect the drives to the motherboard USB port before turning on the computer.
• Your monitor must support the screen resolution...
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..., CPU voltage, fan speed, and CPU/FSB frequency
Chapter 4
Click to restore default settings
Click to launch each utility
• The screenshots in this section are for reference only. The actual utility buttons vary by models.
• Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration.
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... Nap 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.
Using ASUS AI Nap
1. After installing ASUS AI Suite from the motherboard support DVD, double-click the ASUS Q-Button icon in the Windows notification area to launch the Q-Button user interface.
2. Select AI...
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... hard disk drives or use an existing drive and three new drives for this setup.
For Windows XP, If you want to boot the system from a hard disk drive included in a RAID set, first copy the RAID driver from the support DVD to a floppy disk before you install an operating system to a selected hard disk drive. Refer to section 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk for details.
Chapter 4
ASUS M4N82 Deluxe...
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... system. See page 2-34 for details.
• We recommend that you install additional chassis fans for better thermal environment. • The NVIDIA 3-Way SLI technology is supported by Windows® Vista™ operating
system only. • Visit the NVIDIA zone website (http://www.nzone.com) for the latest certified graphics
card and supported 3D application list.
ASUS M4N82 Deluxe
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... are using a 3-Way SLI system, ensure to install the NVIDIA® 3-way SLI driver under Windows® Vista. The NVIDIA 3-way SLI technology is supported by Windows® Vista only.
5.1.5 Enabling the NVIDIA® SLI™ technology
After installing your graphics cards and the device drivers, enable the SLI feature in NVIDIA® Control Panel under the Windows® Vista™ operating...